Indian Director Madhvani to Chair ADFEST Panels
Ram Madhvani of Equinox Films in Mumbai will lead juries for Film Craft and New Director competitions.
Ram Madhvani Named Jury President for ADFEST
Film Craft and New Director Panels
Ram Madhvani of Equinox Films in Mumbai has been named Jury President for the ADFEST 2011 Film Craft and New Director Lotus. Madhvani is a Director and Partner at Equinox Films, which is one of the leading production houses in India. With over 20 years‟ experience, he ranked Number 11 in the Gunn Report's most awarded Directors in 2007. His "HappyDent" commercial for McCann-Erickson Mumbai is one of Asia's most memorable campaigns, and is featured alongside his "Hippo" TVC, created by Creativeland Asia, in the Shots Top 20 ranking of Asia Pacific advertising over the last 20 years.
"I asked quite a few friends from the industry whether I should accept ADFEST's invitation to be Jury President, and all of them unanimously said 'Yes!' They all spoke of the quality of the festival, and the seriousness and fairness of purpose," says Madhvani, who is repped in the US and the UK by greatguns. "On a personal level, I thought it would be a good way to see what's happening in the region and reenergize and fertilize. I am also curious and excited to see work entered in the New Directors competition, since I consider myself one, too."
Jimmy Lam, ADFEST President says: "Ram's passion for filmmaking makes him the perfect candidate to oversee the Film Craft Lotus and New Director Lotus juries at ADFEST 2011. He has directed some of Asia's most memorable advertising campaigns, and it is an honor to welcome him to ADFEST to share his talents with the region."
The ADFEST Made In Asia Festival is using the theme line Jump Start for its 2011 event. It takes place in Phuket, Thailand from 17 – 19 March 2011. To enter the ADFEST Lotus Awards, submit your entries via www.adfest.com before 14 January 2011.
Published 21 December, 2010
