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Day 3 at Ventana Sur

Welcome to a New Edition of Ventana Sur!  CHECK THE HIGHLIGHTS! Wednesday, November 29th! For the full program click here.             SCREENING - GLÓRIA 09:30 hs - CIN...

It s sunny Day 1 at Ventana Sur

  Welcome to a New Edition of Ventana Sur !  CHECK THE HIGHLIGHTS! Monday, November 27th! For the full program click here.         SCREENING - EL CASERO 17:30 hs - CINEMARK 7  D...

Filmfestivals.com will cover Ventana Sur and RSIFF with online dailies: take centre stage

Ventana Sur takes places November 27 - December 1; RSIFF runs November 30 till December 9, 2023. Filmfestivals.com will be covering  these markets in person with dailies and newsletters.  Take center stage...   We would like to contribute to your success in these important markets.  ... Promote your line up to media, buyers and attendees. Boost your screenings' attendance. Shoot interviews or video capture of your events Promote your film to festiv...

A first look into TV Drama Vision 2024

As the key market for drama series in the Nordic region, TV Drama Vision 2024 will present a future-facing programme showcasing selected Nordic and European series, creative talents, business trends, and industry insight. With over 50 speakers on stage and 50 showcased series, it's the must-attend event in the region. In 2024, we will put a spotlight on financing trends and European collaborations, investigate how new technology is impacting business models, storytelling&nb...

FOCUS 2023: Full Programme Announced

  We are delighted to announce the full FOCUS 2023 programme, taking place at the Business Design Centre London on 5 & 6th December. Join the gathering of thousands of screen professionals at the only free end-of-year event catering to the entire screen sector. Apply for a Complimentary Delegate Badge and enjoy a packed programme of curated sessions, meetings and networking opportunities.   Whether you're involved in film,...

Companies attending the third edition of NEM Zagreb

The third edition of NEM Zagreb will welcome major companies from 6th to 8th of December at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel!    NEM ZAGREB COMPANIES 2023 All companies in alphabetical order that will contribute by supporting the event that is all about TV series & film creation can be found below    ...

Call for entry for the 19th Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (April 23-27, 2024)

Submission Deadlines for MBIFF 19 Earlybird Deadline October 6 Regular Deadline  November 17 Late Deadline December 8 Extended Deadline December 29, 2023 Notifications March 8, 2024 Event Date April 23 – 27  2024 The MBIFF is a World Class Event. Submissions end December 31st,  2023, submit through filmfreeway.com, or through the festivals website, myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com Selected by Movie Maker Magazine as one of the top 25 ...

Program of the Red Sea Souk Market which will run from 2-5 December

Full details and project titles now confirmed for the Red Sea Souk Project Market, Work-in-Progress, 360° industry events, Networking Sessions and Talent Days, spanning the 2 – 7 December 2023     The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has revealed full details of the projects selected as part of this year’s Red Sea Souk Market which will run from 2-5 December, highlighting the diverse range of talent representing the MENA region’s bold n...

Stage 32 and the American Film Market have partnered again for the 8th year

For the 8th straight year, Stage 32 and the American Film Market have partnered to bring new opportunities and access to attendees of America's largest film market! This 2023 American Film Market takes place from October 31st to November 5th in Santa Monica, CA. Stage 32 is proud to continue as the official Networking and Education partner of AFM 2023. The American Film Market (AFM) is where the business of film comes to life every November and where the next gre...

The 13th edition of German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund supports 4 new film projects

The German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund, established by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and Meetings on the Bridge programme of the Istanbul Film Festival, has selected the following projects in its 2023 session.   The full list of funded projects:   Ali Özgür Baltaoğlu, Hezeyan Co-producers: Vigo Film, Klinkerfilm Banu Sıvacı, Günyüzü Co-producers: Caf Film, Manderley Films ...

AFM Sessions Day 3 :Speakers from AMC, Bleecker Street, Screen Intl., Variety & More

The AFM Sessions’ three morning panels on November 2, 2023 brought together thought leaders to discuss Distribution, the power of Faith & Family content today; and Music for Film & TV all speaking at the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel.     Jeremy Kay of Screen Daily, Kent Sanderson of Bleecker Street / DECAL, Scott Shooman of AMC Networks, and Jere R. Hausfater - Esq, Attorney / Executive Producer Photo credit: Dan Steinberg    New Distributi...

AFM Sessions Day 2: Speakers from 30 West, AGC, Ashland Hill Media, FilmNation, Netflix & More

        9:30am - The Finance Conference – Session I, (Pacific Stage) Panelists:   Milan Popelka, COO, FilmNation  Joe Simpson, Managing Partner, Ashland Hill Media Finance  Tim White, Co-CEO / Founder, Star Thrower Entertainment Laura Lewis, CEO & Founder, Rebelle Media Moderator:  Jill Goldsmith, Co-Business Editor, Deadline    11:30am - The Finance Conference – Session 2, (Pacifi...

The AFM Sessions kicked off with more than seven panels, including The Finance Conferences

The AFM Sessions kicked off today with more than seven panels, including The Finance Conferences featuring leading executives from 30 West, AGC Studios, Netflix, Paramount, FilmNation, Fremantle, Millennium Media, NAACP, GLAAD, Rebelle Media, Cornerstone, Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and more all took the stage today at the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel.     Joe Simpson of Ashland Hill Media Finance, L...

FOCUS 2023: Sneak Programme Preview

150 + Speakers, 60+ Sessions   Join thousands of screen professionals at the only free, end-of-year event for the whole screen sector, returning to the Business Design Centre London on 5/6 December. Register for a Complimentary Delegate Badge and enjoy a packed programme of conference sessions, meetings and networking opportunities.   We're busy lining up a wide range of speakers from film, TV, advertising, games and&n...

How to Work the AFM

  The AFM is incredible for networking and connecting with partners for projects and films – if you have a plan. Check out our “How to Work the AFM” orientation and hear from three AFM veterans, Jean Prewitt (President/CEO of the Independent Film & Television Alliance), Clay Epstein (President, Film Mode Entertainment), and Walea Constantinau (Film Commissioner, Honolulu Film Office) who share their experiences and insight on how to get the most out of the AFM.  ...

New York Festivals TV & Film Awards calling

ACCEPTING ENTRIES - NOW DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31, 2023 JUDGING BEGINS - DECEMBER SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED - MARCH 2024 STORYTELLERS GALA - APRIL 16, 2024 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards honors content in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Embracing all aspects of the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today's global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers by recognizing innovators in our 14 Category Groups: News Program, News Reports/F...

Tallgrass Film Association Winners of the 21st Annual Film Festival

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Wichita, KS– The Tallgrass Film Association held the awards ceremony after the Gala Film TOKYO COWBOY on Saturday, October 7.  The Festival’s first jury had the honor of selecting the winner of one of our newest categories, the Murmurations Award Sponsored by SpiritAerosystems. In collaboration with the Ulrich Museum of Art, the Murmurations category is for Spanish contemporary cinema, a celebration of the enduring connection between Spain and Kansas exempli...

Tallgrass Film Association Hosted the 21st Annual Film Festival

  Tallgrass Film Association Hosted the 21st Annual Film Festival Downtown Wichita October 5-8, in Several Venues, Including the Historic Orpheum Theatre The Festival big Opening Night Film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER; Saturday gala film, the world premiere of TOKYO COWBOY; narrative, documentary features; shorts competition programs; spotlight events ================= Wichita, KS– The festival was held October 5-8, in downtown Wichita. ...

Valuing Writers in the AI Renaissance: A Call for Fair Compensation

by Christina Zhu-Weaver, Chief Strategy and Fun Officer at Robosen Robotics Amid the rapid advancements of artificial intelligence, a pivotal dialogue emerges, focused on the ethics and equity of AI development. At the heart of these discussions, one critical question often lingers in the shadows: should we provide rightful compensation to the writers and creators whose imaginative works form the foundation of AI system training? AI for Humanity: Insights from Hollywood Writers In a r...

Submissions open for the Global Entertainment Awards, formerly known as World Trailer Awards

Enter before 31 December 2023 for big early bird entry discounts. Dear creatives of the world, You work hard. Having the talent to create something that gets into the heads of an audience and changes their behaviour is a high value skill. A skill that powers the entertainment industry worldwide. The Global Entertainment Awards gives you, the creative, a voice. Exposure of your work, story and potential. And brings your name or brand to the attention of esteemed judges and...

"Of Things Past" Starring Legendary Actor Michael Moriarty, Louise Caire Clark and Tara Reid to Debut on VOD on October 3rd

Big Apple Film Festival 2023 Official Selection, Of Things Past, a truly unique production, over 37 years in the making, at last will be enjoyed by North American viewing audiences beginning October 3rd on Amazon, Vudu and major cable systems’ VOD.   Tony Award, Golden Globe and three-time Emmy winner Michael Moriarty returns to the big screen, with co-stars Louise Caire Clark and Tara Reid in the drama, that first began filming in 1985. The movie was never released and has b...

The Chinese Film Market in 2023

US film box office revenues in China are declining and only two films from the US were among the top ten hits in China last year. The lion's share of the Chinese audiences seems to have shifted their preference to domestic films. Before the pandemic, it was expected that in any given year at least five US films would be among the top 10 movies in China. The available data from 2014-2018 confirms this. However, in 2019 only two US films achieved the same success. The same held true in 2021 ...

Seminci will host the Independent Film Market. MERCI Valladolid, the only initiative of its kind in Spain

   Co-organized by the Festival and ADICINE, it will exclusively program the most eagerly awaited independent film premieres for exhibitors, television channels and platforms.     From October 25 to 27, Valladolid will host the third edition of the Independent Film Market (MERCI Valladolid), an initiative co-organized by Valladolid International Film Festival (SEMINCI) and the Association of Independent Film Distributors (ADICINE), conformed by 16 of Spain's leading...

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