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L’Autre maison (Another House), by Quebec director Mathieu Roy will open Montreal
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Venezia 70 International competition of feature films, presented as world premieres
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Strongest titles revealed to hit Toronto Galas and Special Presentations programmes at the 38th Toronto International Film fest
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Jerry Weintraub to Receive Inaugural Legend Award at Hollywood Film Awards
My former boss at Columbia, Jerry Weintraub, the prolific and iconoclastic film and TV producer, will receive the inaugural Hollywood Legend Award at the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The first awards show of the 2013 Oscar season, the ceremony will be held on Oct. 21 at the Beverly Hilton. The new award will be presented annually "to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the entertainment indust...
Winners of the Swiss Mountain Film Festival
The 2nd edition from 12th to 18th August 2013 THE IDEA Well aware that the Swiss mountains are one of the broadest and richest natural environments in the world, as well as a fruitful economic, cultural and touristic region, the Association International Festival of Cinema, in collaboration with the Municipality of Pontresina, decided to launch the ‘Swiss Mountain Film Festival’ in August 2012. The aim of this Italo-Swiss project is to pay a tribute to the ...
Filmfest Hamburg awards the Douglas Sirk Award to Scottish actress Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton Festival Director Albert Wiederspiel explains his choice: “The life and work of Tilda Swinton can be described as interdisciplinary, bold, assured in their style, committed, political and much more. As an icon of today’s cinema scene, she was destined to win the Douglas Sirk Award.” The German premiere of “Only Lovers Left Alive” by American director Jim Jarmusch (1999 winner of the Douglas Sirk Award) will be shown...
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> THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
21st August 2013 CinèfestOZ Opening Night set to shine!
CINEFEST OZ OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE. 21st August 2013 CinèfestOZ Opening Night set to shine! CinèfestOZ, the rapidly expanding Busselton-based Film Festival will present its strongest line-up of Australian film over five days, beginning today with the acclaimed Opening Night Australian film The Rocket. The film is one of 12 premiere screenings at the festival, created to showcase the best of new Australian and French film against the stunning backdrop of the S...
festiwelt presented 1. LANGE NACHT DER FILMFESTIVALS in Berlin
Saturday, August 17 2013 @ Ostkreuz / Berlin 80 Films, live bands, Djs outdoors & Indoors Great sunny day in Berlin to attend the well organized event in the upcoming neighborhood, Ostkreuz. For almost 12 hours straight, doors opened at 3 pm to view films and listen to music, in a very artistic environment. From short films to full length features, representing countries and cultures worldwide, the festival had a lot to offer. For more information visit: h...
51st New York Film Festival Official Lineup
By Maria Esteves – August 19, 2013 The 51st New York Film Festival (NYFF51) presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center will be held at Lincoln Center September 27 - October 13, 2013. The festival will showcase 35 feature films from around the world. NYFF51 Opening, Centerpiece, and Closing Premieres are CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, directed by Paul Greengrass, Friday, September 27, in theaters October 11, 2013; The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, directed by Ben Stiller, Saturday, October 5, in t...
DOK Leipzig boasts 2,150 films entries from 110 countries
Pressing issues of the day – worldwide Some 2,150 films from 110 countries have been submitted for this year’s 56th edition of the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film. “We are pleased that DOK Leipzig is continuing to attract films and filmmakers from around the world this year,” says festival director Claas Danielsen. “The scope and internationality of the entries show that documentary filmmakers are dealing with the pressing issues of...
If you love independent film do not miss the Salento International Film Festival !
If you love independent film do not miss the Salento International Film Festival!! Dedicated to independent productions from around the world. And if you want to take a break from watching film, spend some time on the brilliant beaches that the area offers! The 10th annual Salento International Film Festival will run from Saturday, September 7th through Sunday, September 15th, with a lineup of 9 narrative features in competition and 4 out...
Mexico: GIFF 2013, Creative Expansion
The Guanajuato International Film Festival, formerly known as Expresion en Corto was held from July 19-28 in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato and presented in its 16th edition new avenues of original growth rarely observed at other festivals. It certainly shares with other major international film festivals a constant increase of its programs and its audience. For the 2013 fest 3,395 productions were submitted from 111 countries. More than 400 were selected for an audience ...
3rd ANNUAL GUAM - USA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
HAGATÑA, GUAM, USA (August 10, 2013) – The Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) is scheduled to run its 3rd annual event starting fromTuesday, September 24, 2013, through Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Agaña Center Stadium Theatres. For 2013, GIFF stretches its festival duration from 3 days to 6 days and will showcase over 45 films, including films from the 2013 Festival de Cannes and from Japan Short Shorts Film Festival. “Along with some ri...
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2014 Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival (TICFF) video calling for entries
A biennial film festival, TICFF brings young children and adults to enjoy the works in this international exhibition, which will take place in April 2014. Public Television Service (PTS), the festival organizer of this event, is now signing up entries to attract some of the finest filmmakers around the world with the lure of USD 28,000 in prize money. Except for showing outstanding dramas, documentaries, animations, and television programs, the festival also includes a new feature: a special T...
Open call for submissions The European Philip K Dick Film Festival at Lille, France
The Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival to Come to France : call for submissions This fall, French Sci-fi fans are in for a treat: three days of events in honor of Philip K Dick are planned in Lille, France from October 25-27, 2013 at the famous L'Hybride Cinema venue. Festival organizers are issuing a call for submissions in science fiction and horror features and shorts. Writers and panelists will be invited to participate. www.philipkdickfilmfestival-europe.com ...
Philip K Dick Lille's blog |
Call for Submissions - ÉCU 2014
SUBMISSIONS FOR ÉCU 2014 ARE NOW OPEN! **2014 Festival Dates – 4th, 5th, 6th April** Stories are created every day, imagined or real, and the world is in need of a good story. Character-driven, plot-driven, or just plain driven, ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival continually searches for the most talented storytellers and cinematic visionaries that make their stories a reality. Through this dedicated quest and passion for independ...
Houston Worldfest April 4-13, 2014 calling all filmmakers
The MAIN ENTRY DEADLINE is December 15th, 2013 THE FINAL "BRICK-WALL" DEADLINE is: JANUARY 31st, 2013 - ENTRIES MUST REACH US BY THEN! We now accept PayPal for even greater payment security. The secure PayPal payment address is - entry@worldfest.org The 47th Annual WorldFest-Houston - April 4-13, 2014 Ten Great Days in April! Download the entry form “Before there was Sundance or SXSW, Before there was Toronto or Tribeca, there was World...
Submit to the North Hollywood CineFest!!
Follow the link to submit your film to the North Hollywood CineFest and be a part of a great cinematic event in the heart of Los Angeles! http://www.withoutabox.com/login/12514 OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue. Short Films - USA Films under 30 minutes produced in the United States. Feature Films - USA Films between 60 and 120 minutes in length...
Prepare to submit your projects to the 3D Stereo Media Market, free registration
Our 3D Film Mart (3DFM), now in its 3rd edition, is the first European co-production market for stereoscopic-3D (S-3D) movies. The 3D Film Mart was developed by 3D Stereo MEDIA in association with TWIST and peacefulfish. 3DFM is partially funded by the MEDIA Program of the European Commission (EC), and is thus an official project of the EC. This gives it a wide visibility and a significant notoriety in Europe and beyond. Our co-production market works...
2nd Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference, Registration is now open
3DFLIC announces the 2nd Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference, scheduled for Sept. 20-23, 2013. Early Bird Registration is now open. For information on the Conference Programme and Registration: www.tis3dc.ca The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is an acclaimed unique international gathering of creative, scientific and business minds discussing, discovering and inspiring innovation in “Stereoscopic 3D” Cinema. ...
International Television & Film Awards calling
New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards™, honoring the World’s Best TV & Films™, is now open for entries. Rose Anderson, Executive Director of NYF’s TV & Film Awards, initiated multiple updates in this year’s competition, among them expanded categories and a website redesign. Updated categories for 2014 include: Best Nonfiction Series, Best Screenplay, Bes...
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> THE FILM PARADE
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed Sharkwater documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger – it's humanity itself. In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving the ecosystems we depend on for survival, Stewart embarks on a life-threatenin...
07.08.2013 | Revolution's blog |
DAYS OF POLISH CINEMA AT 54TH ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL IN 2014
Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Denmark – these countries were celebrated within a section Days of European Cinema at the previous issues of ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL. 54th International Film Festival of Films for Children and Youth is going to present Polish cinema. You can look forward to meeting many significant Polish actors and filmmakers. Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi and actor Daniel Olbrychski were guests of 42nd ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL in 2002 (see ...
The 9th Zurich Film Festival announces ist first films
The 9th Zurich Film Festival announces its first films. Three Swiss productions are each set to celebrate their out--‐of--‐competition world premiere in the Limmat city: The remake of the classic and highly successful children’s book DIE SCHWARZEN BRÜDER by Oscar--‐winner Xavier Koller; Markus Imboden’s AM HANG, a screen adaptation of the bestselling novel bearing the same title by Markus Werner; and the documentary GERGIEV – A CERTAIN MADNESS, in which photographer ...
GBF Opening Night Film at The Fabulous Independent Film Festival
GBF Opening Night Film preceded by DESPERATION LINGERS Director: Darren Stein Cast: Michael J. Willett, Paul Iacono, Megan Mullally, Natasha Lyonne, Sasha Pieterse, Andrea Bowen, Xosha Roquemore Screenwriter: George Northy Producers: Stephen Israel, Richard Bever, Darren Stein, George Northy Cinematographer: Jonathan Hall Editor: Phillip J. Bartell USA, 2013, 98 minutes Genre/Subjects: Activism, Comedy,Coming O...
"InContact" - Voyeurism meets Exhibitionism
Feature Film written & directed by Israeli-born filmmaker Ann Oren Starring: Silya Nymoen, Anna Gutto and Noel Allain Total Running Time: 84 minutes Played in Berlin @ the Attic Cinema, Homebase Festival Future screenings: Underground Film Festival, in Dun Laogahire Ireland "InContact" explores the obsession of social media in people's lives, the benefits (everyone has the ability to perform), and it's cons (obsession and disconnection with reality...
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Teaser Trailer
The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. ...
19.08.2013 | Editor's blog |
Interview with Randall Emmett
At a time when independent cinema is struggling to survive more than ever, one independent film producer is at the top of his game, currently taking over Hollywood and the world. Prolific powerhouse producer Randall Emmett has produced over 77 films during his career and he is just getting started. There are few places in the world that have escaped the saturation of P&A for his latest film 2 GUNS (2013) by acclaimed Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur (CONTRABAND, 2012; THE ...
Berlin: Festival. Reprise. In Mid Summer
Summer Berlinale films By Alex Deleon Filmfestivals.com For German film buffs the midsummer pickings at the Übernumerous movie theaters in Berlin include not only an enormous selection of world cinema but a generous reprise of the most talked about pictures that were shown here during the Berlin film festival six months ago in the dead of winter. Of course, one of the marginal benefits of attending big festivals like the Berlinale is that one gets to see a lot of n...
19.08.2013 | Editor's blog |
‘Hawaiian’ West Coast Premiere at Malibu International Film Festival
Malibu Film Festival » Where: Malibu, CA » When: October 12, 2013 » Info: www.malibufilmfestival.org » Note: Advanced Tickets on sale now. Everybody in Hawaii knows Eddie would go, and T-shirts and bumper stickers from Sandy Beach to Waimea Bay offer daily proof. But it turns out a lot of people — even some of today’s professional surfers — have no ...
Autumn of Route 66 nominated for Best Picture & Best Female Director
Documentary film Autumn of Route 66 set to premiere on August 19th at 8pm at AOF International Film Festival has been nominated for Best Picture and Best Female Director. Filmmaker Ester Brym shot the film interely on handheld Flip camera, which offers viewers the exceptional feeling of actually experiencing old Route 66 themselves. Please join the diretor on Monday for the World Premiere of her 2nd feature film here: AOF Film Festival Monday August 19th @ 8pm Krikorian Theaters 410 S M...
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Favreau to Accept Prestigious “Charlie Chaplin ICON” Award at Catalina Film Fest
Catalina Film Festival (CFF) today announced that Jon Favreau will be honored with the Festival’s Charlie Chaplin ICON award. The Festival, spanning five days of films, parties and celebrity attendees, will be held Sept. 18-22, 2013 on the famed Catalina Island — a storied Hollywood stomping ground that has been featured in over 500 films, television programs and commercials since 1912. Favreau will received the award during a ceremony on the Island, Thursday, Sept. 19. &ldqu...
3rd ANNUAL GUAM - USA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
HAGATÑA, GUAM, USA (August 10, 2013) – The Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) is scheduled to run its 3rd annual event starting fromTuesday, September 24, 2013, through Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Agaña Center Stadium Theatres. For 2013, GIFF stretches its festival duration from 3 days to 6 days and will showcase over 45 films, including films from the 2013 Festival de Cannes and from Japan Short Shorts Film Festival. “Along with some ri...
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09.03.2009 | Pro Services's blog |
Panel video transcript : Film and Internet – Best Friends with Benefits? It's time filmmakers start making real money !
IndieFlix CEO, Scilla Andreen, "The future is now and It's time filmmakers start making real money!" Indieflix.com FilmFestivals.com and The Observatory bring you the video transcript of the panel and it's introduction FILM AND INTERNET - Best friends with benefits? The panel was held Saturday 18th of May, 2013 11:00 – 13:00 , Salon des Ambassadeurs, 4th floor, Palais des Festivals Moderator: Wolfgang Closs Executive D...
09.07.2013 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog |
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> LES NOUVELLES DU CIRCUIT
JIRI MENZEL, LAURÉAT D’UN OSCAR, PRÉSIDENT DU JURY DU 37e FFM Jirí Menzel (Président / President) Chez le cinéaste tchèque Jirí Menzel, c’est probablement dû à ses influences cinématographiques acquises au cours de ses études à la FAMU, que l’art du cinéma devient une sorte de laboratoire expérimental. Mais il y a aussi un «autre» Menzel, celui qui ose une c...
Les cinéastes et les professionnels ont des difficultés à obtenir des visas pour assister au FFM Le Festival des films du monde est un rendez-vous important pour les cinéastes dont les films ont été sélectionnés dans une des sections proposées. Il en va de même pour les professionnels qui participent au Festival et au Marché international du film. Très nombreux sont celles et ceux qui tiennent ...
Depuis sa création en 1977, le Festival des films du monde a présenté plus de films francophones qu’aucun autre festival de la planète. Cette année plus de 100 longs et courts métrages dont la langue principale est le français seront présentés. Issus des pays de la Francophonie, France, Canada (Québec), Suisse, Belgique, pays d’Afrique et des Antilles, ces films font du FFM le champ...
Du 31 août au 8 septembre Depuis plus de 10 ans, le Festival Silhouette propose à travers une sélection de courts métrages, un regard différent sur le cinéma. Des univers singuliers, non formatés, que Silhouette défend farouchement et qui lui ont permis de devenir aujourd’hui le plus grand festival de c...
Jeudi 29 août // A partir de 19h30 La Bellevilloise - 19-21 rue Boyer - 75020 Paris Métro : Gambetta (ligne 3) ou Ménilmontant (ligne 2) Accès Libre Pour le lancement de la 12ème édition du Festival Silhouette, la Bellevilloise nous accueille dans ce lieu culturel atypique du 20ème arrondissement, pour une soirée festive autour du son et de l'image. 20h # Concert à ...
Montréal, le 12 août 2013 – Les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal annoncent leur 16e édition, qui aura lieu du 13 au 24 novembre 2013. Cette année, les projections se concentreront principalement dans les salles du Cinéma du Parc et du Cinéma Excentris. Le Quartier général du festival, où se trouvera l’accueil et le bar et où se dérouleront la plupart des évèn...
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