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MIA 2023 - First Guests Announced

MIA | MERCATO INTERNAZIONALE AUDIOVISIVO Roma, Italy, October 9 - 13 2023 THE GLOBAL AUDIOVISUAL ECOSYSTEM TO MEET AGAIN IN ROME AT MIA 2023   Among the first confirmed speakers: Paramount's Nicole Clemens; Sara Bernstein of Imagine Documentaries; Marge Dean of Skybound Entertainment; Waltz with Bashir director and author Ari Folman; Severance producer Nicholas Weinstock of Invention Studios; James Townley of Banija   ...

The figures of the 2023 VENICE PRODUCTION BRIDGE show growth over 2022 and 2021

The Venice Production Bridge, an integral part of the 80th Venice International Film Festival, and a specialized hub where film professionals can converge to advance and finalize their projects, is being held from August 31st to September 8th, 2023. The Venice Production Bridge receives the support of the European Commission through its Creative Europe and MEDIA programme. The figures of the 2023 VENICE PRODUCTION BRIDGE in compar...

MIA MARKET 2023 which is held in Rome, returns this year from October 9th-13th for its 9th Edition.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FREE PRESS ACCREDITATION Click HERE to register! Both in-person & live digital streaming passes available   MIA MARKET 2023 which is held in Rome, returns this year from October 9th-13th for its 9th Edition. Registration for both industry and press passes (available FOC)  are now open. To register, click HERE. Due to MIA's global reach free press passes have been made available with both in-pers...

Cinematic Betting: The Evolution of Casino Portrayals from Classic to Contemporary Films

Casino themes and gambling have perennially captivated Hollywood. From the early 20th century's noir classics to today's high-octane blockbusters, filmmakers' fascination with the casino milieu has been evident. This portrayal has evolved, reflecting the changing times, societal norms, and perceptions of the casino world.   1. The Golden Era: Glamour and Intrigue The Golden Era of Hollywood brought about a sense of awe and opulence in its films. Casino portrayals were no...

TIFF 2023 announces Industry Selects and additional sessions for Industry Conference

TIFF 2023 Industry Conference takes place September 8–12    TIFF is excited to share the 2023 Industry Selects lineup. Screening for accredited buyers during the Festival, this curated selection of 12 films go beyond the Official Selection, and are all available for worldwide acquisition.  “As the media industry continues to evolve, TIFF strives to foster creative innovation in both the development and business of storytelling,” said Anita Lee, TIFF Chie...

European Film Market Presents Italy as “Country in Focus” 2024

    After the successful return of the European Film Market (EFM) in February 2023 with record numbers of 11,500 plus trade visitors, more than 600 exhibiting companies and over 1,500 market screenings, the EFM is now announcing its guest country for the upcoming edition. “Country in Focus” 2024 will be Italy.   The EFM's “Country in Focus” programme was launched in 2017, but due to the pandemic, the EFM 2021 ...

VIDEO: a look inside AFM – Watch!

The American Film Market is more than just an event! It’s the place where independent creativity and business perfectly intertwine. Over five days, AFM immerses you in the world’s film community, opening monumental opportunities to network, expand your knowledge, gain visibility, discover new production options, develop future projects, and access industry professionals who finance, produce and distribute independent content globally.   In the next few weeks, AFM will start ...

Tryon International Film Festival, this year marks the debut of the highly anticipated "Best Narrative Podcast"

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Tryon, NC - The Tryon International Film Festival is proud to announce the debut of its exciting new addition, the Podcast Listening Room, in collaboration with iHeart Radio. This marks the festival's first-ever inclusion of a dedicated space for podcast enthusiasts, spotlighting the burgeoning art of audio storytelling. The event will take place during the festival's ninth edition, highlighting a carefully curated selection of captivating podcasts for attendees to indulge in.   ...

Germany and Quebec - Focus of the Venice Production Bridge 2023

La Biennale di Venezia is pleased to announce that Germany and Quebec will be this year’s Focus of the Venice Production Bridge, which will be held from August 31st to September 5th, during the 80th Venice International Film Festival (August 30th – September 9th), organized by La Biennale di Venezia.  FOCUS ON GERMANY supported by  FOCUS ON QUEBEC supported by  After succe...

Submit to the 16th NYC Independent Film Festival (June 5-8, 2024)

August 31, 2023 Earlybird Deadline November 30, 2023 Regular Deadline January 15, 2024 Late Deadline February 15, 2024 Extended Deadline Website I Profile on filmfestivals.com I Facebook I Twitter I Email  contact I       Submit a Film to the 2024 New York City Independent Film Festival Using...

Record year for Africa and the Fonds Image de la Francophonie at Cannes 2023

  After many years of scattered Cannes awards honoring one or two projects from so-called "southern" countries... 2023 is an exceptional year for African and Arab cinema.   11 films from these regions were featured in the various Cannes sections this year. Among them, 7 feature films, including 4 directed by women, received financial support from OIF.  A harvest of awards for these films in the official selection:   FOURDAUGHTERS by Kaouther Ben ...

We are Uk Film - A Cultural Test! Press conference sketched by Nesta

Celebrations of UK film took place during Marché du Film at UK Pavilion 118 in the International Village at the Marché du Film daily from 09:00 (16-24 May). https://www.weareukfilm.com Nesta's sketchbooks are full of the character and environment settings of both cinema and literary worlds, they are an original storyboard collection of festival travel sketches, with pen and paper. Nesta's Sketch Collection commenced in 2007 covering The Berlinale Talent ...

Magnum x JVKE

Going along with their universe theme, Magnum hosted singer and tiktok artist, JVKE, at their exculisve Magnum Beach Club at the Cannes Film Festival. He is the writer of hit song "golden hour."  Magnum interviewed JVKE and Dr. Robert Alexander about their new remix- "golden hour stars and sun remix." Dr. Robert Alexander used NASA data to track sounds from the sun, which were then added into JVKE's hit song.  After the exculisive interview, JVKE played th...

Program Schedule: May 22, 2023 - Join us for Golden Globes Day at The American Pavilion!

Including a discussion with the director of "May December," Todd Haynes!     ...

Entering Week 2 of Marché du Film 23

SUNNY DAYS ARE JUST AHEAD Entering Week 2 of #MDF23!   Starting at 16:00 tomorrow, the Marché du Film will put a special spotlight on  Ukraine, with a 10-project pitching session dedicated to the country! Join the session at Les Cinémas du Monde Pavilion (Village International Riviera) to support Ukrainian filmmakers, industry professionals & entrepreneurs!  See some of the highlights of our...

Marché du Film Conferences/Panels Monday May 22, 2023

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CogX Presents Cinema & AI: Cinematic Alchemy - Unleashing the Power of Creativity with AI  ⁠Panel ​ May 22, 2023, 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+2 ​ Plage des Palmes (Croisette, Goeland) AI and Film converge, igniting an era of boundless creativity and potential. This fusion equips filmmakers to reimagine storytelling, blending art and tech se...

Marché du Film daily program May 21

Celebrating in Cannes, rain or shine! ANIMATE YOUR DAY   Don't miss out on all our special events dedicated to Animation Day!  Find new talents through our animated works-in-progress showcase and attend our panel discussions with animation experts and industry leaders!   See some of the highlights of our Sunday 21 May schedule!         ...

VIDEO: AfroCannes Panel - The Future of Film Financing with Jon Gosier FilmHedge

  The CEO of Filmhedge,Jon Gosier, participated in a panel for AfroCannes 2023 at the Hotel Gray D'Albion in conjunction with the CEO of Hitlab, Michel Zgarka, Entertainment lawyer, Vinca Jarrett, and with the founder of Urbnworx, Keni Desai, where they discussed the future of film financing. In this panel they shared important insight on why they created their companies, what they were hoping to improve within the financial aspect of film making by getting funding and investments fo...

AmPav Program Schedule May 20, 2023

 Request your invitation now for Variety Day at The American Pavilion!   The American Pavilion is open daily from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm for members only.   Join us fro...

Marché du Film May 20 program

    TOMORROW'S CINEMA STARTS HERE     Meet today's rising talents! This weekend, we are launching our programs spotlighting new works-in-progress, such as Goes to Cannes a...

Marché du Film Conferences/Panels Saturday, May 20th, 2023

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European Audiovisual Observatory | The European Cinema Sector - Diverging Paths?  ⁠Panel ​ May 20, 2023, 09:30 - 11:30 GMT+2 ​ Main Stage (Riviera) & Online The European Audiovisual Observatory invites you to our traditional Saturday morning conference in Cannes! This year we're looking at the increasingly diverging paths and polaris...

Film USA Pavilion Programming for 19 May 2023

    Film USA Pavilion Programming for   19 May 2023       ...

Marché overview of events May 19

We hope that you had a blast yesterday night during the Opening Party of the  Marché du Film hosted by the Spanish Film Academy - Goya Awards 2024 & Spain Film Commission. Now that festivities & events have officially kicked in, get ready for so much more! Discover some of the highlights of our Friday 19 May schedule!        Global Virtual Production S...

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