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Documentary by New York Film Academy Matthew Modine Scholarship Recipients Headed to 2023 Sundance Film Festival

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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New York, NY, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sundance Film Festival has officially selected a short documentary by two New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master of Fine Arts degree program alumni for its 2023 edition.

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  • New York, NY, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sundance Film Festival has officially selected a short documentary by two New York Film Academy (NYFA) Master of Fine Arts degree program alumni for its 2023 edition.
  • Both filmmakers are international recipients of the prestigious U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program, the Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship (MMMS), 10 ARTS Foundation funding, and a National Geographic Explorer grant.
  • Held in Park City, Utah, this year’s Sundance Film Festival had more than ten thousand short film submissions, resulting in a final selection of only sixty-four.
  • The festival, organized by the nonprofit Sundance Institute and founded by legendary actor Robert Redford, showcases feature films, documentaries, and short films in various languages.

National Geographic Reveals the First Look of the Upcoming Limited Series A SMALL LIGHT

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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To commemorate Hanukkah, National Geographic released a first-look photo from the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, premiering this spring on National Geographic and Disney+.

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  • To commemorate Hanukkah, National Geographic released a first-look photo from the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, premiering this spring on National Geographic and Disney+.
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    The Frank, van Pels and Gies families celebrate Hanukkah in the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, from National Geographic and ABC Signature in partnership with Keshet Studios.
  • A SMALL LIGHT is produced by ABC Signature in partnership with Keshet Studios for National Geographic.
  • Award-winning and critically acclaimed National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, creates and delivers riveting stories and experiences in natural history, science, adventure and exploration.

Manulife partners with the National Geographic Society to safeguard world heritage sites from climate change impacts

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Climate change impacts including flooding, heatwaves, and sea level rise can lead to damaged ecosystems and infrastructure, yet these impacts differ between locations and communities.

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  • Climate change impacts including flooding, heatwaves, and sea level rise can lead to damaged ecosystems and infrastructure, yet these impacts differ between locations and communities.
  • The project's initial scope comprises ten heritage sites around the world, many of which are a major source of economicand culturalresilience for communities.
  • "With this new partnership between Manulife and the National Geographic Society, we will work together to increase access to climate adaptation for cultural heritage sites and transform conservation as a field to meet the challenges of a climate-changed world," said Victoria Herrmann, National Geographic Explorer.
  • "Through our partnership with National Geographic, we have an opportunity to equip communities throughout the world with the tools to better anticipate worsening climate impacts and safeguard the sites for the future."

Carnegie Learning Appoints Visionary Leader Suzanne Simons as New Chief Literacy and ELL Officer

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced Dr. Suzanne Simons as Chief Literacy and English Language Learner (ELL) Officer.

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  • Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced Dr. Suzanne Simons as Chief Literacy and English Language Learner (ELL) Officer.
  • Suzanne is a leading expert in the field of literacy with a remarkable ability to anticipate the future of our industry, says Carnegie Learning CEO Barry Malkin.
  • Prior to joining Carnegie Learning, Simons led Content and Curriculum Innovation at the National Geographic Society.
  • "Im thrilled to join Carnegie Learning right as the world of education is at an inflection point," said Simons.

New High-Yielding Perennial Rice Sees Sustainability Success Catalyzed by Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Approach

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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A study in the journal Nature Sustainability reports that a new high-yielding, long-lived perennial rice with significant environmental, economic, and social sustainability impacts is now being grown in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.

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  • A study in the journal Nature Sustainability reports that a new high-yielding, long-lived perennial rice with significant environmental, economic, and social sustainability impacts is now being grown in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.
  • Researchers in China's Yunnan Province developed perennial rice in a relatively short two-decade timeframe, achieving comparable yields to annual rice varieties.
  • They were supported with scientific expertise and seed funding from Kansas-based nonprofit The Land Institute and a global network of researchers.
  • "Besides perennial rice, our work on wide hybrid crosses of annual wheat and sorghum with their perennial relatives show promise.

Spatial Leverages Years of Immersive Audio Experience Design to Develop Spatial Space Kit, a Simple, Scalable Hardware and Software Solution

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Spatial , the award-winning immersive audio company and software service, today announced the preview of Spatial Space Kit, a turnkey all-in-one solution that includes pre-configured hardware with Spatials powerful software to make it easier than ever to bring immersive audio to commercial applications.

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  • Spatial , the award-winning immersive audio company and software service, today announced the preview of Spatial Space Kit, a turnkey all-in-one solution that includes pre-configured hardware with Spatials powerful software to make it easier than ever to bring immersive audio to commercial applications.
  • Spatial Space Kit allows customers to deploy Spatial right out of the box, dramatically reducing installation time, complexity and cost.
  • Spatial Space Kit allows commercial customers to immediately deploy immersive soundscapes with proven impact for their employees, front line workers, first responders and guests.
  • Creative teams can leverage Spatial Space Kit and Spatial Studio to build fully bespoke sonic experiences for brands.

National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Premiere Dates for Two-Time Sundance Award-Winner The Territory

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the official National Geographic linear and Disney+ dates for THE TERRITORY, the award-winning feature documentary debut from director Alex Pritz.

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  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the official National Geographic linear and Disney+ dates for THE TERRITORY, the award-winning feature documentary debut from director Alex Pritz.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films previously released the Academy Award, BAFTA and seven-time Emmy Award-winning film Free Solo and the Academy Award-nominated film The Cave.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, provocative and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society.

National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse Announce Release Dates and Debut Trailer and Key Art for Matthew Heineman’s RETROGRADE

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films released the official trailer and key art for RETROGRADE and announced the theatrical, broadcast and streaming release dates exposing the film to as wide an audience as possible with this robust distribution plan.

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  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films released the official trailer and key art for RETROGRADE and announced the theatrical, broadcast and streaming release dates exposing the film to as wide an audience as possible with this robust distribution plan.
  • Like so many of my films, this started as one story and ended up as something very different, said Heineman.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films previously released the Academy Award, BAFTA and seven-time Emmy Award-winning film Free Solo and the Academy Award-nominated film The Cave.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society.

“Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” Debuts in New York City, Los Angeles and Vancouver to Commemorate Discovery Centennial

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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    Line outside Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience at Pier 36 in New York City for a special midnight viewing on Nov, 4, 2022, commemorating the 100th anniversary of King Tuts tomb being discovered.
  • This exhibition goes beyond a traditional artifact display using the power of photography and technology, ensuring that the artifacts from King Tuts tomb remain in their country of origin.
  • The eight-minute VR journey is voiced by lauded English actor Hugh Bonneville and created by CityLights, a leader in premium VR content.
  • VIP Tickets include a flex ticket for anytime entry, merchandise and entry to the award-winning Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb virtual reality companion experience.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OFFICIALLY NAMES NEWEST VESSEL, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER II

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneering expedition cruise company that introduced international adventure expeditions to the Galápagos Islands more than 50 years ago, officially named their next generation, all-suite National Geographic Islander II this week in the awe-inspiring Galápagos Islands.

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  • Flaim and Lindblad Expeditions Founder, Sven-Olof Lindblad, symbolically smashed an environmentally friendly champagne bottle from the bow of the elegant 48-passenger National Geographic Islander ll, as guests cheered and raised a glass of champagne to toast to the occasion.
  • Lindblad continued that he was especially delighted to be hosting local marine scientists from the Charles Darwin Foundation and Galpagos National Park Directorate, in partnership with National Geographic Society's Exploration Technology Lab on this voyage.
  • Lindblad offers 100% carbon neutral trips that highlight nature, preserve culture and support local communities and artisans.
  • In partnership with National Geographic, Lindblad delivers unmatched expertise, bringing together leading scientists, naturalists and researchers to inspire travelers, highlighting moments that elevate the soul, fostering a lifelong passion for the planet and its people.