Content company Portal A has hired Lex Halaby as creative director. Halaby is a Palestinian-American director and creative director based in Los Angeles. He has worked independently for clients such as Netflix, Facebook, Universal Pictures, Coca-Cola, Snapchat, Budweiser, Hulu and Microsoft, among others. Halaby has been collaborating with Portal A as an independent director and creative director for over eight years, most recently working on Portal A’s the Ultimate Home Championship for YouTube Originals, Pokemon, and Google’s Interactive Series with the Try Guys, Google Chromebook’s YouTube series with Bill Nye, and The Best Snaps Show with Snapchat. Now on staff at Portal A, Halaby reports to Kai Hasson, co-founder and executive creative director….
“Sinners” The Big Winner As Selections Are Revealed For African American Film Critics’ 17th Annual Awards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has unveiled the winners of its 17th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to cinema, along with its selections for the top 10 films of the year. All the honorees will be celebrated at the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 8 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills. Sinners was the big winner, taking first place in the AAFCA’s ranking of the top 10 films of the year. On the strength of Sinners, Ryan Coogler also won for best director and best writing while Michael B. Jordan was named best actor, Wunmi Mosaku earned best supporting actress distinction, Miles Caton was recognized as the best emerging actor, the overall cast was voted best ensemble, and composer Ludwig Göransson topped the best music category. Tessa Thompson won the best actress honor for her performance in Hedda, which was named best independent feature. Damson Idris was named best supporting actor for his work in F1. KPop Demon Hunters was named best animated feature. And The Perfect Neighbor garnered the best documentary honor. “The cinematic voices recognized this year remind us of the power of film to challenge, inspire, and unite,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson. “From bold new visions to unforgettable performances, these winners represent storytellers who are pushing the art form forward while speaking to the moment we are living in. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and the impact their work continues to have on audiences worldwide.” AAFCA’s Top 10 Films list and the winners of the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards are: AAFCA’S TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR 1. Sinners (Warner Bros.) 2.... Read More