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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes Premiere: ANFFF 2025 Unveils 'Resonance of Nature' Through Multisensory Eco-Cinema
CANNES, France, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 21st at Marche du Film, Festival de Cannes, the Animal Nature Future Film Festival (ANFFF), presented by UK non-profit INB CIC, debuted its 2025 theme initiative: Resonance of Nature: Bond of Life. The program features six short films from the UK, US, and China, exploring intricate relationships between humans, animals, and ecosystems. Through narrative, ecological performance, and hybrid documentary, these works reflect the festival's commitment to cinematic storytelling as a catalyst for environmental awareness and cross-cultural dialogue. The theme film of ANFFF 2025 has been specially commissioned by director Yangyang Shao, and features rising star actress Yulingqiao Zhang. Rooted in the five human senses and their intricate connection to nature and urban life, the film explores the emotional and sensory relationship between the body and its environment. Through Xiang Zhang's visually arresting work—seamlessly transitioning between black-and-white and color—the film combines montage editing and an evocative score by international composers Weichen Lin, William Qi, and Han Bao to create an immersive, multisensory journey back to nature. The film's producer and ANFFF founder Kean Cao describes it as "a breathing visual poem". As the concept film for the new edition of the festival, she hopes it will resonate with audiences across cultures—inviting them to pause, step away from the noise of daily life, and rediscover the quiet, flowing energy of the natural world. The program features five additional films spanning science, memory, and climate futures. Immaculate, created by BBC science researcher Ningjing Wang, follows a passionate scientist's quest to save the rare spotless tree frog—earning a BAFTA Student Award nomination and Best Young Filmmaker at ANFFF 2024. A Letter from a Rose documents 200 years of botanical history, born from director Long Jing's five-year collaboration with nature in Shanghai. Zhikun Zhang's Spring Once More portrays a father's inner awakening during his wife's second childbirth. NURA, a WeShort Original, tells the story of a woman navigating survival in a climate-collapsed world. Antigone (Modern) by Uriah Jiang & Sino-US directors, reimagines the Greek tragedy with Stella Adler youth, challenging human hubris against nature. Following the screening, audience members shared reflections. Viewer Paolo praised the films' cross-cultural insights. Georgia aligned with ANFFF's mission, and was moved by the real-world ecological impact these films represent — raising awareness and protecting endangered species. She hopes to bring these stories to audiences in her own country. WeShort CEO Alex Loprieno signed a long-term screening and distribution partnership with ANFFF during the event, solidifying their shared mission to advance ecological cinema globally. Through this collaboration, they will support the market growth and international circulation of environmentally focused films, empowering filmmakers to engage with pressing ecological narratives. Building on this vision, ANFFF invites curators worldwide to its platform, leveraging localized screenings and community engagement to amplify ecological and animal protection—story by story, region by region. Official Website: Email: info@ View original content: SOURCE Animal Nature Future Film Festival Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Kenanga Investors Leads Phase 3 Of Dive Against Debris Initiative
Kenanga Investors, alongside other volunteers collected 282.4 kg of waste from the beach and marine areas Kenanga Investors volunteers, YBrs Encik Mohamad Ridwan Mohd Nor (9th from left, standing), Yang DiPertua Majlis Daerah Besut, the organising team of the Dive Against Debris initiative and local government agencies at Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 May 2025 - Kenanga Investors Berhad ("") returned as the lead sponsor for the Dive Against Debris initiative for the third consecutive year, having supported the programme since its inception. Organised by the Black Eye Scuba Team (""), the programme was held from 10 to 12 May 2025 at Pulau Perhentian Kecil, focusing on marine and beach clean-up along Long Beach and its surrounding waters, while fostering greater environmental initiative saw the participation of volunteers from Malaysia and abroad, with 25 individuals representing Kenanga Investors, including employees, distribution partners, and clients. Together with other volunteers, they contributed to the collection of 282.4 kilogrammes of waste and debris from both the beach and nearby marine part of the programme, an environmental conservation talk was conducted at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Perhentian to encourage students to develop awareness of sustainability and the importance of protecting the environment from an early age. This effort reflects Kenanga Investors' broader commitment to shaping a better future for the communities it serves."Phase 3 marks our third year supporting this initiative and reinforces our commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities," said Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors. "We believe in taking active steps to protect our environment and remain dedicated to long-term efforts that drive meaningful and lasting change. This initiative is one of the many ways we uphold our belief in.""We are thankful to everyone who represented Kenanga Investors during this programme," added Datuk Wira De Alwis. "It is through the dedication of all of our stakeholders that we bring our values to life and make a tangible difference where it matters."This initiative is one of many ways Kenanga Investors brings its ESG commitments to life. In line with this, the firm is also proud to champion the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf ETF (""), the world's first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund, reflecting the firm's dedication to impact investing and creating long-term, sustainable benefits for more information about Kenanga Investors, please visit Hashtag: #kenanga The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Kenanga Investors Berhad 199501024358 (353563-P) We provide investment solutions ranging from collective investment schemes, portfolio management services, alternative investments, as well as wills and trusts for retail, corporate, institutional, and high net worth clients via a multi-distribution network. The Morningstar Awards 2025 has recognised the Kenanga Blue Chip Fund as Best Malaysia Large-Cap Equity Fund. The Bursa Excellence Awards 2024 awarded KIB's exchange-traded funds' arm, Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd with the Special Award – Thought Leadership for launching Eq8WAQF, the world's first Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund. Introduced under a newly established category, the award highlights innovations that are reshaping the investment landscape. At the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards Malaysia 2025, KIB received awards for the Kenanga DividendExtra Fund ("KDEF") under the Best Equity Malaysia Diversified – Malaysia Funds over 3 years , Kenanga Malaysian Inc Fund ("KMIF") under the Best Equity Malaysia Diversified – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, Kenanga Balanced Fund ("KBF") under the Best Mixed Asset MYR Balanced – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, Kenanga Managed Growth Fund ("KMGF") under Best Mixed Asset MYR Flexible – Malaysia Provident Funds over 10 years, and Kenanga SyariahEXTRA Fund ("KSEF") under the Best Mixed Asset MYR Balanced – Malaysia Islamic Funds Awards over 10 years. The Hong Kong-based Asia Asset Management's 2025 Best of the Best Awards awarded KIG under the following categories, Malaysia Best Impact Investing Manager, Best Impact Investing Manager in ASEAN, Malaysia Best Equity Manager, Malaysia CEO of the Year (Co-Winner), Malaysia CIO of the Year, Malaysia Best House for Alternatives, Malaysia Best ESG Engagement Initiative, Malaysia Fund Launch of the Year, and Malaysia Best Retail Asset Management Company. The FSMOne Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2024/2025 has awarded the Kenanga Growth Fund Series 2 with the "Sector Equity – Malaysia Focused" award for the third consecutive year since 2022. We were also recognised at The BrandLaureate BestBrands Awards 2024 - Brand of the Year under the category Wealth Management & Investment Solutions. For the eighth consecutive year, KIB was affirmed an investment manager rating of IMR-2 by Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad, since first rated in 2017. The IMR rating on KIB reflects the fund management company's well-established investment processes and sound risk management practices.
Times of Oman
21-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Be'ah conducts awareness visits to schools in South Al Sharqiyah
Sur: The Community Awareness and Engagement Team from the Oman Environmental Services Holding Company 'be'ah' carried out a series of awareness visits to six schools in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, targeting more than 5,219 students and educational staff. This initiative aligns with the company's commitment to spreading environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices among younger generations. The visits included interactive educational sessions focusing on sustainable consumption, smart shopping, and proper waste disposal methods. The team aimed to deliver simplified and engaging content tailored to the students' age groups, fostering a culture of environmental conservation from an early age. Additionally, the visits highlighted the company's efforts in managing engineered landfills in compliance with the highest environmental standards, as well as the operational mechanisms of waste transfer stations. The team also provided an overview of the services offered by be'ah call center, a key platform for receiving inquiries and feedback from the community.
