NYF appoints new head, expands competition

The New York Festivals (NYF) has appointed Rose Anderson to the position of executive director of its Television & Film Awards to ensure that the competition continues to evolve with the changing landscape of the television and film industry. Anderson will manage all facets of the awards, oversee the strategy to expand the competition's footprint, and assemble an advisory board culled from the most respected and influential minds representing the television and film community.

“I look forward to contributing towards the recognition of the World's Best Work in television and film and expanding the reach of the awards competition by embracing multiple platforms and recognising worldwide content providers. The expanding digital world offers a wealth of excellent and innovative programming in all areas - news, sports, drama, promotions, corporate presentations and the arts - and with NYF's online peer judging, we can place terrific work in front of our global community of experienced judges,” said Anderson. She is an Emmy Award winning producer, five-year veteran of the Sports Emmy Awards and former director of production for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

2010 competition

The 2010 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards has been created by combining the television programming and promotion awards with the international film and video awards. Now in its 52nd year, the total number of entries continues to grow, now representing over 30 different countries, making it one of the most well known and widely respected competitions on the globe. The deadline for entry is Monday 16 November 2009. To view a complete list of categories visit www.newyorkfestivals.com.