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Following an introduction from Marge Liiske, Head of Industry at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024, Diana Mikita, NAFTA films producer commented "all the projects are winners! " and presented the "Best Just Film Project" to EMI as THE winner and recipient of the 2500 euro monetary prize by Nafta Films. The Best Just Film Project received a 2500 euro monetary prize by Nafta Films. Winner: Emi Writer and director: Ezequiel Erriquez M...
VIDEO: Awards Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Ceremony
Marge Liiske presents the awards ceremony in Tallinn during PÖFF | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024. Marge serves as the Head of Industry at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. After an exciting week of networking, presentations, panel discussions, and meetings, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event celebrated the most outstanding projects with the award ceremony. 17 awards were handed out to film projects at various stages of scriptwriting, develop...
Awards of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival have been announced
Highlights: Silent City Driver wins the Grand Prix for the Best Film of Official Selection Competition, also scooped the Best Production Design Award; The Best First Feature Film Award goes to No Dogs Allowed; Southern Chronicles gets the Best Baltic Film award; In the Rebels with a Cause competition programme, the award for the Best Film goes to Protected Men; In the Critics' Picks progra...
VIDEO visit to the beautiful city of Tallinn: my choices for the Old Town and the port
Join your festival guide Bruno Chatelin for a visit to the Old Town in Tallinn from the Viru Square, one of the favorite spots of course: so much beauty and power in these old stones. Three PM tallinn gets dark and snowy cold! Noblessner seafront quarter Noblessner is located next to the Seaplane Harbour, a walking distance from the Kalamaja district and the Old Town. Once the major submarine shipyard of Imperial Russia, it has now turned into a seafront quarter that is open to the sea....
Interview with Claudia Landsberger about the Black Nights Stars initiative at PÖFF
Claudia Landsberger runs the Black Nights Stars initiative inspired by EFP Shooting Stars. FilmFestivals.com sat down with her during Black Nights Film Festival hub (Nordic Forum Hotel, the day after the presentation Interview by Bruno Chatelin www.Filmfestivals.com/home NON STOP FILM FESTIVALS The place to be for the film festival circuit fans! ...
Interview with Tiina Lokk curator of the Official Selection Competition and PÖFF festival director
Bruno Chatelin and Tiina Lokk Interview courtesy PÖFF What are the main themes in PÖFF’s Official Selection Competition programme this year? What genres and viewpoints are dominant? The diverse selection of films sent to us is what determines the directions. As always, there are many genres in our competition programme and the same goes for other programmes. At the same time we never accept a film based only on the genre – for us the genre is one way to e...
PÖFF Honors Georgian film legend Lana Gogoberidze for Lifetime Achievement Award
The second lifetime achievement award of this year’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will be given to one of Georgia’s most renowned directors, Lana Gogoberidze. The 96-year-old legend will be presenting two of her films at this year's festival. Photo: Lana Gogoberidze Recently celebrating her 96th birthday, Gogoberidze is known for her films that predominantly depict strong women who fight against fate and dare to defy societal nor...
Interview with « Sun Never Again » director in first film competition in Tallinn
Bruno Chatelin met for a quick interview with David Jovanovic after his successfull screening in PÖFF competition (first feature) and an incredingly long and passionate Q&A! Dule (pictured above at Tallinn Nordic Forum Hotel with the director) is a happy boy who spends his childhood together with his hero father and mother, too small to understand that his home will soon be taken by the mine next to the village. If death caused by pollution does not take the boy soon...
Winners of TV Beats Co-Financing Market 2024 revealed!
Yesterday evening, the winners of the TV Beats Co-Financing Market—now in its fourth year—were announced. The international jury selected Finnish drama series project The Women I Think about at Night (Producer: Liisa Karpo, production company: napafilms) as the most promising project. The winner was handed out the Series Co-Production Development Award, worth 50,000 euros, intended to foster creative collaborations in series co-production and empower independent producers. The awa...
Jury members at PÖFF 2024
Jury Official Competition jury Christoph Hochhäusler Head of the Jury, director Germany Christoph Hochhäusler, born in Munich in 1972, is a German director and screenwriter. His seven feature films have premiered in official selection in Cannes (“I Am Guilty”, 2005, “The City Below”, 2010), Berlin (“This Very Moment”, 2003, “One Minute of Darkness”, 2011, “Till the End o...
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...
> IFFI GOA IN FOCUS by Siraj SyedIFFI 2024, 14: The State Minister, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting does a recce of the locations
IFFI 2024, 14: The State Minister, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting does a recce of the locations When he was the Chief Minister of Goa, late Manohar Parrikar, personally supervised the upgrading of the roads and structures of the location, Panaji City. He was known as the most unassuming and hands-on Chief Minister in the country. That was in 2004, which was the year when Goa held its first IFFI. I personally saw him at work, doing all the duties that were demanded of a responsible...
IFFI 2024, 13: OOH La La Gala prèmieres and bouncers to protect the carpetbaggers
IFFI 2024, 13: OOH La La Gala prèmieres and bouncers to protect the carpetbaggers Gala premieres have become the most glamourous part of IFFI after it moved to Go, in 2004. They do draw audiences and photographers, but the regular film critic and film journalist is kept away from them. Camera and microphone men and women, who never bark but only byte, are the persons for whom this ceremony is engineered. Bouncers and other security personnel accompany the film team, as they are first l...
IFFI 2024, 13: OOH La La Gala prèmieres and bouncers to protect the carpetbaggers
IFFI 2024, 13: OOH La La Gala prèmieres and bouncers to protect the carpetbaggers Gala premieres have become the most glamourous part of IFFI after it moved to Go, in 2004. They do draw audiences and photographers, but the regular film critic and film journalist is kept away from them. Camera and microphone men and women, who never bark but only byte, are the persons for whom this ceremony is engineered. Bouncers and other security personnel accompany the film team, as they are first l...
IFFI 2024, 12: Creative Minds of tomorrow, and their five outstanding films
IFFI 2024, 12: Creative Minds of tomorrow, and their five outstanding films Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) is a platform designed to showcase the work of absolute beginners with enhanced to support 100 young talents, up from 75 in previous editions The number of participants in this section are a full 100. Last year, 75 young talents were picked, to co-incide with the 75 years of Independence. Five CMOT Champions are being will be recognised for their exceptional journeys. As the largest ...
IFFI 2024, 11: The competition section for international recognition
IFFI 2024, 11: The competition section for international recognition At IFFFI Goa 2024, the competition films are divided into two sections: Indian Panorama and the international competetion section. We have already listed the Panorama films in an earlier post. Now let us see which films of which directors and from which countries these films come. All films are sub-titled in English, according to international norms. Their screenings are held as part of the regular daily schedule, and someti...
The Sabarmati Report, Review: Pass or fail?
The Sabarmati Report, Review: Pass or fail? One song that is closely associated with Sabarmati goes ‘Dey dee hamen aazaadee bina khadag bina dhal, Sabarmati key sant tooney kar diya kamaal.’ The Sant (Saint) in this context was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma (great spirit) Gandhi, whom it extolls, for gaining independence for India by, non-violent means. Outside Gujarat, Indians know Sabarmati as a river in Gujarat, and the Sabarmati Express as a train. Wherea...
IFFI 2024, 10: Five Indian films to compete for newly instituted DEBeaUTiful film award
IFFI 21024, 10: Five Indian films to compete for newly instituted DEBeaUTiful film award With an aim to promote new and young talent in the country, the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has instituted a new award category: Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film, which will showcase five remarkable debut films that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles, from across India. IFFI, scheduled to be held from November 20-28...
IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace
IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, a global award presented in partnership with (International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT)/ Conseil International Du Cinéma, de la Télévision et de la Communication Audiovisuelle (CICT), Paris and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will have 10 films competing fo...
IFFI 2024, 08: Hounouring icons, late ANR, Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi and RAJ KAPOOR
IFFI 2024, 08: Hounouring icons, late ANR, Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi and RAJ KAPOOR Doyens and maestros, late Raj Kapoor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), Mohammed Rafi and Tapan Sinha will be honoured with the centenary tribute, in the 100th year of their birthday at 55th IFFI. The IFFI gala in Goa will celebrate cinematic legends by presenting restored versions of their classic films, throughout its nine-day event. The festival’s opening ceremony on November 20 will pay tribute to these...
IFFI 2024, 07: Caution: Work in Progress, active pitching at Film Bazaar for 4 days
IFFI 2024, 07: Caution: Work in Progress, active pitching at Film Bazaar for 4 days The prestigious lab, based in South Asia's largest film market, has historically aimed to nurture emerging film-makers with developed projects before they reach audiences. For selected film-makers, the WIP Lab is a unique opportunity to benefit from the expert guidance and constructive criticism on their projects in the necessarily final stages of the work. Continuing to build upon this formula...
IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer
IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer as the Head At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) the 18th edition of Film Bazaar will run from November 20 to 24, offering a dynamic platform for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, collaborate and showcase their work. This year, the Viewing Room returns to the Marriott Resort, featuring an enriched line up of good quality films from...
A brief history of Fantasporto going into its 45th edition in Porto
Let' s hear this fantastic story from the words of its very own founder our friend Mario Dorminsky pictured here with Bruno Chatelin and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira "The festival was born in 1980 at a table of a small coffee shop in the center of Oporto, heritage world town by UNESCO, in a conversation between the three founders, film critics Mário Dorminsky and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and the painter José Manuel Pereira. It immediately presented in the first edition (1981)...
Fantasporto 2025 submissions closed for the coming edition in Porto next March
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED Dear Friend(s) and Colleague(s) Greetings from Porto We regret but the submissions to the 45th Porto International Film Festival | Fantasporto 2025 are closed since November 30th. This year the festival, not working with any platform for submission of films, received for selection more than 600 features (for 80 spots) and around 1300 short films (...
Call For Entries- Best Shorts Competition - December 2024 Season - Deadline December 6, 2024
The Best Shorts Competition is unique in the industry. Attracting both powerhouse companies as well as talented new filmmakers, The Best Shorts is an exceptional, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival – which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition. Established in 2011, Best Shorts is an avant-garde worldwide competition that strives to give talent...
A Night of Victory at the Cairo International Film Festival
By Kate Elfatah The 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) was capped off with an elegant award ceremony on Friday, November 22, at the Cairo Opera House , which honoured a wide variety of film accomplishments around the world. I was lucky enough to be there, to experience first-hand the passion and craftsmanship that underwrote this year’s stellar line-up of movies. The Best Film was the Romanian film, Bogdan Mureșanu’s The New Year That Never Came. It was an intense...
Danis Tanović: A Master of Cinema Reflects on the Cairo Film Festival
By Kate Elfatah The Bosnian-born Oscar-winning director Danis Tanović: A Master of Cinema Reflects on the Cairo International Film Festival and will serve as Jury President for this year’s festival. Meeting with International Press, Tanović shared his creative process, his opinions about the changing film industry and his lifetime love for storytelling. He travels to Cairo through the paved roads of his impressive career including directing "No ...
Award-Winning, Festival Favorite Film Noble Vision Available Now On Digital in the US and Canada
The critically acclaimed feature drama/thriller Noble Vision, based on the best-selling novel by Gen LaGreca, the film’s executive producer and scriptwriter, is available now to watch on Prime Video, Fandango at Home (Vudu), Hoopla, Roku, Plex and Tubi, as well as on InDemand/cable video on demand in the US and Canada Official Trailer: Noble Vision had its West Coast theatrical premiere on September 10th&nb...
> TORINO FILM FESTIVAL IN FOCUS By Alice KanterianHighlights of the Torino International Film Festival
Actor and director Giulio Base is the new artistic director of the TFF. A perfect fit, not only is he originally from Torino, kind of a must in order to be suitable for the TFF, he is also married to Tiziana Rocca, herself a celebrity and best connected to Hollywood. No wonder then that Hollywood stars are present at the current TFF edition. For the very first time this is happening in Torino, so many American actors are discovering Torino, this beautiful and elegant capital of the...
The glamour is back to Torino : Angelina Jolie presents her new film "Without blood" at the Torino International Film Festival
Angelina Jolie came to Torino and presented on November 24 her new film titled "Without blood". The war drama film written, co-produced and directed by Angelina Jolie is based on Alessandro Baricco's book, who presented together with Jolie the adaptation of his novel to the press and later to the audience. While no questions where related to her private life and the battle about the children between her and Brad Pitt, she spoke to journal...
Emanuelle Béart awarded the Stella della Mole on a noble mission, presenting her documentary about child abuse at TFF
French actress Emanuelle Béart received the Stella della Mole award for her entire carrier at the TFF. Seductive, innocent, charming, a vamp, desired by all men. These have been the adjectifs for the French actress best known from films like "Une femme française". A new facette of her I discovered at the TFF. Courageous! And a hidous thruth. Incest! Emanuelle Béart is premiering in Torino her docum...
42nd Torino Film Festival with Sharon Stone, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
SHARON STONE AND MATTHEW BRODERICK AT THE 42TFF The two Hollywood stars will be attending the Torino Film Festival in order to present two of their cult films and receive the award “Stella della Mole”. Sharon Stone, the absolute diva of the big screen and Matthew Broderick, one of the most known actors, will be attending the 42nd Torino Film Festival. The two iconic stars will present two of their most famous films and will receive the prestigious &ld...
"Waltzing with Brando" closing film of Torino International Film Festival
 "Waltzing with Brando" closing film of Torino International Film Festival American film director Bill Fishman and leading actor Billy Zane will present the film in world premiere at the Torino Film Festival "Waltzing with Brando", written and directed by Bill Fishman, will have its world premiere at the 42tff during the awards ceremony on Saturday November 30. Together with the director, the leading ...
Matthew Broderick and Ron Howard to receive the "Stelle della Mole" Award at t Torino International Film Festival on November 22
ERÖFFNUNG DES 42. TORINO FILM FESTIVAL Donnerstag, 22. November, 19:00 Uhr im Teatro Regio in Turin Regisseur Giulio Base und die Patin des Festivals, Cristiana Capotondi, moderieren die Eröffnungszeremonie im renommierten Teatro Regio von Turin. Der prestigeträchtige Preis „Stelle della Mole“ wird an fünf unbestrittene Stars des Weltkinos verliehen: Matthew Broderick, Giancarlo Giannini, Rosario Dawson, Vince...
42nd Torino Film Festival
42nd Torino Film Festival The 42nd edition of the Torino Film Festival will take place from November 22 to November 30, 2024 under the aegis of the National Cinema Museum, chaired by Enzo Ghigo and with Carlo Chatrian, who recently left the Berlin Film Festival as the new director. The new artistic director of the Torino Film Festival is the succesful Italian film director and actor Giulio Base. This 42nd festival edition is dedicated to Marlon Brando - one of th...
> FILMS IN FOCUSReinas- (Queens) Switzerland's International Oscar Entry.
Posted By Robin Menken Swiss-Peruvian director Klaudia Reynicke’s quiet family drama is set in 1992, during the economic collapse in Peru, a national curfew and the constant attacks of the far-left terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (The Shining Path). An opening archival television news report features Peru’s minister of the economy announcing that in the next 24 hours, the price of milk will jump from 120,000 Peruvian intis to 330,000, the cost of sugar, now 150,000 intis, will...
CRAZED FRUIT - Kurutta Kajitsu, 1956 An overlooked Japanese Masterpiece:
CRAZED FRUIT -- Kurutta Kajitsu, 1956. (狂った果実) Spending their summer on a trendy exotic beach, two brothers fall for the same beautiful girl, whose charm and looks may hide more than they they bargained for -- winding up in Murder by Motorboat! A small postwar Japanese Masterpiece -- Perfection! "Kurutta Kajitsu" (狂った果実 ). 1956, is a landmark of Japanese cinema that has more to say about postwar Japan and mid fifties movie...
> PEOPLE IN FOCUSA Conversation with Essam Zakaria: The Cairo International Film Festival's Triumphant Return
4By Kate Elfatah The 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has been a resounding success, attracting huge audiences and presenting the spectrum of cinematic talents. I recently sat down with CIFF Program Director Essam Zakaria to discuss the festival’s triumphant re-entry, its commitment to international cinema, and its plans for the future. A Resurgence of Cinema Passion Zakaria was o...
Jean-Marc Thérouanne, Artistic Director and co-founder of the Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema
The formal re-entry session of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques (ASMP) was held under the dome of the Institut de France on 18 November 2024, chaired by Mr Bruno Cotte, Member of the Council of the National Order of the Legion of Honour and in the presence of Mr Bernard Stirn, Permanent Secretary. During this ceremony, the academician Jean-Robert Pitte, vice president, emeritus professor of geography, co-chair, with the Minister of Culture of Taiwan Mr Li Yuan, of th...
Thomas Vinterberg will chair the jury of the 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival
Academy Award-winning Danish director Thomas Vinterberg will chair the jury of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, which takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024. The jury will award the Étoile d'Or to one of the 14 first and second features in the festival’s international competition, which is dedicated to the discovery of filmmakers from around the world. “It’s a great privilege and an honor to have received the n...
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...
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