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Campaign ME
06-05-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Montage Productions picks Eva Papadakou as Producer
Montage Production has appointed Eva Papadakou as Producer, making her responsible for overseeing all aspects of physical production across the company's expanding slate of regional and international projects. Papadakou joins Montage with more than a decade of international experience spanning consulting, brand management and film production. Papadakou began her career in consulting with PwC before transitioning to Procter and Gamble, where she managed global campaigns for Pampers, including leading initiatives across the IMEA region. Her background in large-scale project management and creative communications laid a strong foundation for her move into the entertainment industry. Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the Athens University of Economics and Business, she brings a blend of creative vision and strategic expertise to the role. Fuelled by a desire to bridge the gap between creativity and business, Papadakou pursued further studies in Producing and the Business of Entertainment at the New York Film Academy and UCLA. Since then, she has worked in Los Angeles on a variety of short films, music videos and commercial projects before relocating to Dubai. Her production work has been featured at several Oscar-qualifying festivals including Tribeca, SXSW, Sitges, AFI Fest, and the Student Academy Awards. She has also contributed to award-winning films with the American Film Institute. On the commercial side, she has delivered campaigns for high-profile brands such as Google, Pampers, Xbox/PS5, MasterCard, Etisalat and Zoom Market, with credits spanning the US, China, Greece and the UAE. In her new role at Montage TV Productions, Papadakou is set to harness her global perspective and meticulous approach to elevate the company's production capabilities and creative output.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘John Williams Reimagined' and ‘Interstellar in Concert' Among Soundtrax Film Music Festival Lineup
'John Williams Reimagined' and 'Interstellar in Concert' are among the concerts and films taking place at the inaugural Soundtrax Film Music Festival and conference from Oct. 16-18. The Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester will honor the cinematic legacy of George Eastman, who founded the school as well as the Eastman Kodak Company — and is the father of motion picture film. More from Variety Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard Salute Hollywood's Favorite Maestro as 'Music by John Williams' Documentary Kicks Off AFI Fest 'Music by John Williams' Review: Steven Spielberg and Friends Pay Rapturous Tribute to the Master Composer John Williams Documentary to Premiere Wednesday at AFI Fest: 'When You Talk to Him About Music, He Will Talk to You About Anything,' Director Says Festival co-director Mark Watters said, 'This isn't just a festival or conference — it's a celebration for film lovers. It's a multi-sensory experience to inspire, connect and elevate those passionate about the power of music and sound in visual media.' Among the concert films playing over the three days are 'John Williams Reimagined': A live performance of John Williams' iconic film score classics 'reimagined' for cello, flute and piano, featuring musicians who played on many of Williams' original recordings: Sara Andon, flute; Cecilia Tsan, cello; SimonePedroni, piano. The 'Interstellar in Concert' performance will feature the film's original organist Roger Sayer, who will share his experience of working with director Christopher Nolan and composer Hans Zimmer. Sayer will also play his original Interstellar arrangement on the historic Sanctuary Organ of Rochester's Third Presbyterian Church. There will be a live-to-picture performance of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 — In Concert' by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Spike Lee's go-to composer Terence Blanchard will also make an appearance. He will perform highlights from his body of work, including '25th Hour,' 'Malcolm X' and 'BlacKkKlansman.' Eastman professor YooJin Jang will lead the Eastman Philharmonia with a performance of music from 'The Red Violin in Concert.' Aside from the performances, conference sessions will cover AI in music production, immersed in sound which looks at Dolby Atmos, and there will be a conference on sound and music production. The conference and festival were collaboratively organized by faculty of Eastman and the University of Rochester's Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Mark Bocko, a distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering and director. Said Bocko, 'Rochester has the perfect combination of cultural significance and technological innovation to host a unique experience like Soundtrax.' He added, 'This event presents a fun and fascinating way to explore how the artistry, science and technology of sound and music shape visual media.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
