History:
The Awards Circuit has been a well-established film site since May 2008. It is Owned and Operated by Editor, Clayton Davis. AC also employs an eclectic group of staff writers, all from different walks of life, all from different areas of the world.
Mission Statement:
“The Awards Circuit is committed to providing both casual and informed cinema enthusiasts with professional, unbiased awards coverage. We aim to give our readers in-depth and honest film reviews, and an inimitable means for our community to discuss, participate, and share their experiences as filmgoers.”
Meet the Editor & Owner
Profile: Clayton Davis
Clayton Davis started to write professionally in his sophomore year of college when Johnny Alba, the editor and owner of the old Oscar prediction site, The Oscar Igloo, had an opening for staff writers. Clayton wrote for The Igloo for nearly four years before being appointed editor and revamping and renaming The Oscar Igloo into the now popular mega-site, The Awards Circuit. Since then, Clayton has become a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association where he votes and attends the kick off to awards season show, The Critics Choice Awards. Most recently, Clayton is a now an active member of the International Press Academy, which hosts the popular Satellite Awards as well as the newly integrated Broadcast Television Journalists Association, which hosts the Critics Choice Television Awards. He has been quoted in various publications and outlets and continues to raise the bar for film-talking enthusiasts around the globe.
He resides in New Jersey with his beautiful wife and newly born daughter Sophia.
Contact Clayton at: claytondavis@awardscircuit.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/@AwardsCircuit
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=26801810
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/clayton-davis/22/8b3/158
MEET THE REST OF THE WRITERS
Staff Writer: Joey Magidson
Brooklyn, NY
B.A. Cinema Studies, Stony Brook University
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=16202139
Twitter: @joeymagidson
Columns: Joey’s DVD Picks of the Week
Member Since: 2008
Staff Writer: Michael Ward
Seattle, WA
Blog: www.shouldiseeit.net
Twitter: @ShouldISeeIt
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1099091513
Columns: Box Office Column
Member Since: 2011
Staff Writer:Robert Hamer
San Francisco, CA
Twitter: @robert_hamer
Columns: Weekend Openings & Historical Circuit
Member Since: 2011
Staff Writer: Anna Young
Yorktown Heights, NY & North Carolina
Twitter: @annabelickis
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=591741078
Columns: Women in Cinema, Dancing with the Stars Recap
Member Since: 2011
Staff Writer: Joseph Braverman
Los Angeles, CA
Twitter: @JBAwardsCircuit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=731992582
Columns: American Idol Recap, The Voice Recap, Circuit Round-Up
Member Since: 2011
Staff Writer: Terence Johnson
Houston, TX
Twitter: @LeNoirAuteur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terence.johnson.50
Columns: Late Pass, Awards Circuit Power Hour Producer
Member Since: 2012
Staff Writer: Mark Johnson
Ohio
Twitter: @MJAwardsCircuit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markjohnsonpresents
Columns: Box Office, Circuit 3, Around the Circuit
Member Since 2012
Staff Writer: Nicole Melkonian
Los Angeles, California
Twitter:
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Columns:
Member Since: 2013
Staff Writer: Tiff Chai
Los Angeles, California
Twitter:
Facebook:
Columns:
Member Since: 2013
Become a Writer for The Awards Circuit
The Awards Circuit is always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic, and just plain cool writers. The Awards Circuit is one of the top internet sites for all things entertainment, film, Oscars, and more. Please note that all the positions listed below are VOLUNTEER positions. While they offer cool benefits as access to cool stuff, get into a movie screening, and even possibly meet a movie star, we cannot guarantee anything beyond your name on the site.
All applicants must be over 18 years of age.
E-mail all inquiries with the position you are applying for in the subject line, a copy of your professional resume with the best way of contacting you, and three writing samples in the prospective area you are applying. Any variation of this request will be clicked ‘deleted’ from Clayton Davis’ mailbox.
E-mail: claytondavis@awardscircuit.com
*OPEN VACANCIES*
New York, Los Angeles, and London Based-Film Critics Contributing Writers
We are seeking a writer based in or around Los Angeles, CA and London, UK. The writer(s) will have many perks to this position, attending Los Angeles and London-based press junkets, movie premieres, etc.. This candidate must be reliable, can work on a deadline, and well-mannered. The writer must contribute at least two film reviews per week as well as one article on one of various topics to be discussed with Editor prior to submission.
If interested in this position please forward resume along with three writing samples to the Editor.
1 Comment(s)
when do u are gonna put the tracker of the festivals like you did the last year… where u put the name of the festival and the winner in each category?
MarcusMarleau(Quote) (Reply)