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     AFM 2024 runs November 5 -10, 2024 in Las Vegas Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2024  (45th edition) with dailies and newsletters.  Take center stage....   We would like to contribute to your success in AFM YES WE CAN... ...

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Each week, our newsletter delivers the hottest news from the festival circuit with news about festivals calling for film, revealing line-up, awards, premieres, ambiance...Our newsletter is edited by filmfestivals.com. The newsletter jointly has over 197 000+ opt-in members (as of march 2 2019, and growing). Join our commnity and subscrive for free. Should you need to place and ad, promote a film or a festival to our audience and advertise inside the Newsletter, please send a mail t...

Background and Perspectives on Film Festival Consulting for your films

Poster signed by Arnold for Bruno Chatelin as a thank you token of fantastic Box Office records in France   I have been working with film festivals and helping filmmakers for the past 20 years in various capacities. There was only one big lesson I learnt in festivals: Cannes can work miracles for you, if you do the right thing with the right people : dare, work hard and be creative in each of your actions. HERE IS THE DETAILED STORY OF A 40M $ HANDSHAKE TO ME FOLLOWING OUR SUCCESS...

Research the 272 AFM Sales & Production Exhibiting Companies

The global independent industry will all convene in Santa Monica in just a few weeks for AFM23 with hundreds of productions, sales, distribution and buying companies from 70 countries registered. Over 230 companies – from A24 to XYZ - as well as international umbrella stands are set to exhibit - with more still being added. To find out more about the Exhibitors coming to AFM, click on the company’s name on the exhibitor list and you’ll be taken to their profile on The Film Ca...

Welcome to the Future of Film Finance with FilmHedge

FILMHEDGE: A MODERN ALTERNATIVE TO MEDIA FINANCE BANKS FilmHedge simplifies the application and funding process to secure up to $10M for qualified film and television products. Media finance is just one click away. APPLY HERE   Official sponsor of the Producers Network The Producers Network is the go-to place for producers seeking to make the most out of their time in Cannes. Launched 16 years ago, the Producers Network welcomes more than 400 producers f...

Video Interview with Pascal Diot, head of Venice Production Bridge

Filmfestivals.com partner of Venice Production Bridge sat down with the Pascal Diot who shared with our audience a few practical facts and figures on the Market which he has created 6 years ago. ...

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Do not heistate to contact me with questions, I will be happy to brainstorm with you. We are the leading network for film and festivals, established in 1995, with 380 000 unique visitors every month, a subscribers base of 161 000 registered users. Furthermore my experience in marketing film (200 film launched wordwide) can be of some assistance. Check the online store for Pro Services for the Film Festival Community. Promote your Festival (Bulletin Board), your Film (Showcase)...

Trailer for Pseudonym, for festival consideration

Synopsis:  Alex is a divorced father, a stressed executive. His daily routine is work, work, work. Tonight he's in a hurry, he's due to meet a beautiful young stranger... who contacted him via the internet. But this blind date will flip him into a downward spiral and disrupt forever the course of his life.  Thriller, 75 min., Scope, Dolby 5.1  Directed by Thierry Sebban  Starring: Simon Abkarian, Igor Skreblin, Perrine Tourneux...

Submissions open for the Julien Dubuque Film Festival: April 24 – 28, 2024

Regular Deadline: January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 Late Deadline February 1, 2024 Extended Deadline   We are now accepting submissions for the 2024 Julien Dubuque Film Festival and awarding over $35,000! You can submit your film via filmfreeway, or contact us for more information. Watch the 2023 AWARDS CEREMONY Highlights Video by filmfestivals.com   The JDIFF Video Channel: ambiance and interviews Emai...

Partner festivals calling this fall with early bird deadlines

The Bulletin Board ANNOUNCEMENTS / CALL FOR ENTRIES recommended by filmfestivals.com: Dear filmmakers friends do not miss these Festivals in Focus.     Bruno Chatelin and the Filmfestivals.com Team wish you much success on the festival circuit  Read this online         FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL NETWORKS:                    New York Festiva...

200 sessions at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2024 tackling the role of the cinema, fostering new generation of professionals

Nearly 200 lectures, workshops, masterclasses and market meetings take place during 15-22 November The summit hosts over 800 professionals in Tallinn and online The programme features 76 films and series projects and introduces the co-production possibilities in Germany  The 23rd edition of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the key summit for audiovisual professionals in Northern Europe, kicked off November 15 . The eight-day programme of nearly 200 lectu...

The Festival Beat N°1115

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995   EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONSWE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR SERVERS AND DESIGNING A NEW VERSION OF OUR PLATFORM SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THE TRANSITION ! FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share our knowled...

PÖFF 2024 spotlights Georgian independent cinema

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The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will present a tribute programme to Georgia's independent filmmakers, who stand for a free society and democratic values. The 5-part programme opens with the world premiere of Irine Jordania's Air Blue Silk. Among other films, 96-year-old Lana Gogoberidze will present her film Mother and Daughter, or the Night Is Never Complete. Dedicated to the work of filmmakers protesting against restrictio...

Deaf Lovers has been removed from PÖFF Standing with Ukraine programme, though still playing in competition

The Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)  has always treated the Ukrainian country with great respect and sympathy. Our festival team has always been together with Ukrainian people who are currently fighting for their independence.Three years in a row we've organised charity auctions for Ukraine at the HÕFF festival. We’ve stopped screening Russian and Belarusian state-funded films already in 2022. We were the first to showcase Ukrainian film projects that had been put ...

VIDEO Ambiance: the 28th PÖFF opened in style in Tallinn

Filmfestivals.com reporting live from Tallinn! TAKE A LOOK BACK AT PÖFF28 OPENING CEREMONY! PÖFF28 kicked off on November 8th at the Alexela Concert Hall. We will see what exciting the festival offers this year in the next 2 weeks. Buckle up because this is going to be one heck of a ride! What was the mood of the guests at the opening ceremony? See more about it in the video!   Glasses were clinking and awards were presented! The PÖFF Lif...

The organization of FMX 2025 has started - in collaboration with a Hollywood Legend

Change can appear to be overwhelming - like the transition the creative industries are currently going through. One of the driving forces of this is the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.   With next year's theme RHYTHM OF CHANGE, FMX adresses the situation, offering a platform for the community to discuss ways to navigate the transformation.   We are very happy to announce that industry legend Paul Debevec ("Matrix", "...

Winners of Young Cinema, Best New Performer & Cultural Diversity Awards

Supported by the Top 51 World Filmmakers Club Ahead of the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ceremony on Saturday 30 November at The Langham, Gold Coast, the Asia Pacific Screen Academy, in partnership with Jewel Private Residences, is proud to announce the winners of three special awards. These awards, presented by the soon-to-launch Top 51 World Filmmakers Club, celebrate cinematic excellence, support emerging talent, and promote cultural diversity.   BEST NEW PERFORMER&n...

The 6th Annual uMgungundlovu Film Festival Announces 2024 Edition: Exploring Spiritual Awakening through Cinema.

The uMgungundlovu Film Festival (UFF) is proud to announce its 2024 edition, taking place from 15th to 17th November 2024. This year's theme, "Spiritual Awakening: Films and Storytelling that Facilitate or Inspire Spiritual Awakenings in Audiences," promises to ignite thought-provoking discussions and introspection.   Over the past few years, the festival has played a pivotal role in connecting and nurturing filmmaking talent across the KZN province through various initiat...

SFFILM Awards Night to Honor Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, and Jason Reitman

  This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...

SFFILM Awards Night to Honor Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, and Jason Reitman

  This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...

The 12th Annual Boston International Kids Film Festival (BIKFF) returns with 60 films for, by or about kids.

    12TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATAIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL SET TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 22-24 AT MOSESIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN WATERTOWN, MA Festival for Families of Greater Boston to Showcase Films For, By and About Kids     The festival runs November 22-24, 2024 at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. All screenings are open to the public and tickets can be purchased at bikff.org. Tickets for individual screenings start at $10 and festival passes begin at...

11th Duhok International Film Festival to be held with Indian Cinema Focus

 Sports is the motto and main theme of the 11th Duhok International Film Festival The 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival will be held in the city of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, with the theme of sports, focusing on Indian cinema and with the films of directors from different countries of the world. According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, Presided by Amir Ali Mohammed Tahir and artistic management by the Kurd...

Marrakech International Film Festival reveals the Conversations series leading personalities

  The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024 A core programme of the Marrakech International Film Festival, the Conversations series offers audiences the chance to meet some of the biggest names in international cinema.   One of the most eagerly awaited events of the Festival, the Conversations programme returns for a series of rich and exciting exchanges with leading figures from the world of cinema....

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