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Martin Scorsese Masterclass in Cannes

 

 

 

"The play's the thing"

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There have been at least 50 film versions of what is probably William Shakespeare's most famous  tragedy Hamlet. There were a goodly number of silent screen shorts, and many celebrated features, most of which more or less trimmed its  customary four hours' traffic of the stage. There have been classical, award-winning versions such as the 1948 production, starring and directed by Sir Laurence Olivier, foreign-language translations- notably in Russian, or as a Finnish farce...

13th IUFF Rio de Janeiro 2024 Announces Award Winners

International Uranium Film Festival has selected its Winners 2024 In advance, the 13th International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) Rio de Janeiro 2024, to be held May 25th to June 1st at Rio’s Modern Art Museum (MAM Rio) Cinematheque, has announced its Jury award winners. “Normally we announce the winners at the official award ceremony at the last day of the festival at Rio de Janeiro’s prestigious Modern Art Museum Cinematheque,” says executive director Má...

Torino Film Festival director Giulio Base dedicates the next festival edition to Marlon Brando

    The photo of Marlon Brando was taken in 1972 in Paris during the filming of "Last Tango in Paris"     Ph. Eva Sereny / Iconic Images   The Turin International Film Festival-TFF which will take place 22-30 November 2024 in the beautiful city of Turin unveils it's poster and the new festival director. Giulio Base, originally from Turin, will be the new festival director following Steve della Casa.    ...

Johnny Depp is entering the World of Tim Burton at the National Museum of Cinema in Turin

  While shooting on his new film "Modi" about the life of Italian artist Modligliani, Johnny Depp visited the National Museum of Cinema in Turin on the 21 of February, and was, no wonder, very much impressed by the museum itself and the current exhibition "The World of Tim Burton". Depp and Burton have been collaborating on most of the films, and so many posters and paintings exhibited in the fascinating museum are from these films. Films like "Edward Scissorgan...

Berlinale Files Criminal Charges Over the Spreading of Anti-Semitic Posts / Criticism of Statements Made by Artists at the Berli

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Social Media Channel Hacked   On Sunday, February 25, the Instagram channel of the Berlinale Panorama section was briefly hacked and anti-Semitic image-text posts about the Middle East war with the Berlinale logo were posted on the channel. These statements do not originate from the festival and do not represent the festival's stance. The posts were deleted immediately and an investigation was launched into how this incident could have occurred. The Berlinale condemns this crimin...

Xavier Dolan, President of the Un Certain Regard Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes

Xavier Dolan © Shayne Laverdière «Let's hold on to our dreams, because together we can change the world. Anything is possible for those who dare, work and never give up.» With this statement, filmmaker Xavier Dolan received the Jury Prize for Mommy at the 67th Festival de Cannes in 2014. At the helm of the Un Certain Regard Jury, he will celebrate the thirst for discovery and passion for others’ talent.     ...

VIDEO: what a spectacular slideshow looking back at Cannes 2023 Red Carpet

Photography by Laurent Hou Starring Harrison Ford, Leonardo di Caprio, Bob de Niro and Scorsese, Tom Hanks, Michael Douglas and many more   ...

Gotham Week Returns Sep 30 – Oct 4

  Gotham Week – a centerpiece of the annual film and media calendar – will be returning to Brooklyn on September 30 thru October 4 with the renowned Gotham Week Project Market & Expo.    SEP 30 - OCT 4 BROOKLYN, NY Gotham Week’s Project Market, the nation’s oldest and largest curated marketplace for film and TV creators, will also return this year. In an effort to nurture both emerging and established talent, the Project Market ...

Exclusive: The animated short film «Little t» wins awards and lands AmDocs official selection, shining at top festivals

 After failing to get her dream job, Alexis questions her inner critic and unravels the origins of her comfort food. USA 2023 - 6 minutes animation -       «Little t», an award-winning animated short by Pixar's Masha Ellsworth, earned a spot at the AmDocs Film Festival 2024 in Palm Springs. The film explores how a young girl—and her grown woman counterpart—struggle with her inner critic. Since its 2023 release, «Little t» has ...

Mark Your Calendars: 60th #ChiFilmFest To Take Place October 16-27, 2024

    We are thrilled to unveil our 60th anniversary logo and invite you to save the dates of October 16-27, 2024 for what will surely be a celebration of film that you won't want to miss!  Stay tuned for more details on the 60th #ChiFilmFest – as well as some special programming to celebrate this milestone anniversary.     Learn More About the Festival  ...

VIDEO Kung Fu Panda 4 Who's in it: take a look

This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda 4.      After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is call...

Calling all Film Festival Organizers - Entertainment Oxygen/eoFlix is Open For Business

The world's one-stop shop for indie film festivals, filmmakers and content creators Entertainment Oxygen (EO) and our dynamic streaming and networking platform eoFlix are open for business and accepting new film festival partners. The go-to hub for all things surrounding movies and the festival circuit, EO/eoFlix is committed to redefining the indie film industry, providing our festival partners and filmmakers with unprecedented, comprehensive support.  Our intuitive platfo...

LECH MAJEWSKI IN WINDOW ROCK (AZ)

LECH MAJEWSKI COMES TO WINDOW ROCK / NAVAJO NATION CAPITAL BACK TO NAVAJO LAND Renowned Polish film director, writer and media artist Lech Majewski is coming to the capital of the Navajo Nation in Arizona in March 2024 presenting his movie „Valley of the Gods“ that was partly shot on Navajo territory and with the participation of Navajo actors.  In 2016, Lech Majewski shot his surreal movie „Valley of the Gods“ in the Monument Valley, Utah, on Navajo Nation land w...

EDFC Launches First Ever Disability Loop Group on Sony Pictures Studio Lot

  The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) has created the first ever disability loop group. The group was launched with a recent EDFC workshop held on the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) studio lot that included coaching, feedback and advice from animation executives. SPE has been a key sponsor and host of EDFC for six years.   A loop group is a group of actors involved in recording audio for edited programming during post-production. Loop groups provide ...

Interview with director: Celia Aniskovich for Taking back the Groove at SBIFF

TAKING BACK THE GROOVE SBIFF 2024 With Director: Celia Aniskovich More from SBIFF coverage on SBIFF blog Taking Back the Groove reintroduces the world to Bronx-born ’80s disco superstar Richie Weeks. A writer, singer, and producer who was compared to Quincy Jones at his height, Richie created quintessential New York Disco and performed in the likes of Studio 54 and Paradise Garage, all while maintaining day jobs as a postal worker and bricklayer. His mega-hit Rock Your World made it ...

Highlights from the upcoming 64th Krakow Film Festival

The final deadline for submitting films to the Krakow Film Festival passed last week. Although it's quality – and not quantity – that counts during the selection process, it's hard not to mention this year's record number of submissions. Every one of the over 2500 entries is being meticulously reviewed by our team of selectors and the recommended titles are also watched by the festival director, Krzysztof Gierat. The most intriguing documentaries and short films from...

Cinequest Film Festival Starts March 6 w AI Day

  Cinequest's legacy is discovering both filmed art and tech—while connecting audiences and artists to creations and opportunity. Thus, it's fitting we bring to you a spectacular and uniquely Cinequest day of AI keynotes, symposiums, open conferences, entertainment, and more! Please check-out and share the Cinequest AI Day & Town Hall March 6 offerings.  The next evening launches a wonderous lineup of film premieres, artists, and community as The Isl...

The red carpet is rolled out in Bremen for jazzahead! the must-go event for the international jazz industry 11-13.04.2024

  Götz Bühler, the new artistic director and Sybille Kornitschky the festival's director (photo Kerstin Rolfes) Götz Bühler, the new jazzahead! artistic advisor, has already left his mark on jazzahead! 2024, working alongside Sybille Kornitschky, the festival’s director.   The Netherlands as central focus at jazzahead! …and a message: „Jazz needs diversity“ jazzahead! is the must-go event for the international ja...

Speakers announced for Wildscreen Science in Storytelling

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Wildscreen brings together world-renowned scientists and wildlife filmmakers for science communications summit in Bristol   Wildscreen will host a brand new one-day hybrid event in Bristol on 12 March that will bring together scientists and filmmakers from the wildlife film and TV industry to discuss the impact of communicating scientific research and knowledge effectively on screen.    Science in Storytelling, which takes place at the Bristol Beacon, w...

The Ojai Film Festival and Screenplay Competitions opened to submissions February 1.

Early Bird Deadline February 29 The Ojai Film Festival and Screenplay Competitions opened to submissions February 1.  Ranked one of the top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway, the Ojai Film Festival continues to grow in prestige. The festival showcases the finest new films by emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. In the festival’s 24 years 15 alumni filmmakers received Academy Award nominations, two won an Oscar...

Alice Diop Atelier at Visions du Réel 2024

For our 55th edition (12 to 21 April 2024), we will have the honour of welcoming French director Alice Diop to its Atelier. Alice Diop is one of France's leading fiction and non-fiction filmmakers. Her aim is to question French society from the margins, and she has distinguished herself due to her determination to give substance to unique journeys, exploring the personal to access the universal. The Festival is delighted to announce a Masterclass on 13 April from the artist, who represente...

San Diego International Kids' Film Festival 2024 Open For Entries

The 2024 San Diego International Kid’s Film Festival is now welcoming submissions.  SDIKFF focuses on entertaining and educational filmmaking the whole family can enjoy together. Each year, we screen films made across the globe. Accepted submissions are judged by a jury of experienced industry professionals.  Films can be submitted in many categories, including short film, feature length, animation, and documentary. Filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds are enc...

“The Last of the Winthrops” Named Best Documentary Feature at DaVinci International Film Festival

(l-r)  Michael Weinstein, Dr. André Metcalf, Liliane Perez Weinstein, Viviane Winthrop and Shie Rozow Dr. Viviane G. Winthrop's documentary The Last of the Winthrops, chronicling her unexpected journey into the meaning of love, belonging and family, has won the Best Documenary Feature Award at DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF), presented on February 25th, 2024 at a gala awards ceremony held at AMC Theatres at The Grove in Los An...

VIDEO: Watch the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards ceremony

Here’s the full list of Spirit Awards winners: BEST FEATURE  (Given to the producer) Past Lives Producers: David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE Jeffrey Wright American Fiction BEST DIRECTOR Celine Song Past Lives BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to director and producer) A Thousand and One Director: A.V. Rockwell Producers: Julia Lebedev, Rishi Rajani, Eddie Vaisman, L...

71 San Sebastian Film Festivals: As a wrap up

    Photo gallery: https://youtu.be/x8cw9a4gN6o It has been an intense week, with a lot of cinema, great weather, and more than interesting press conferences. My impressions have been varied, just like the movies I have seen. There has been quite a bit of European cinema on my list, and not much from across the pond, but more Japanese cinema than usual. I have been able to enter the theater about 30 times during these days, and it has always been a challenge. That's what I l...

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