Directors Anneta Papathanasiou (Τhe Nymphs of Hindu Kush), Katerina Patroni (Docville - 99 Laskareos St., Athens 61) and Lefteris Fylaktos (26.2 The Road to Here), whose films participate in the TDF international section, gave a press conference on Friday, March 18 2011.
Anneta Papathanasiou was inspired to make The Nymphs of Hindu Kush when she became acquainted with the world of the Kalasha people through her teacher Athanassios Lerounis. Lerounis is the driving force behind Gr...
TEN STORIES TALL (David Garrett, USA)
It was perhaps an unconscious choice, but several of the films I caught at this year’s Palm Beach International Film Festival dealt with the sense of fragility and vulnerability that is at the core of human experience. In these films, characters face the realities of mortality and unfulfilled dreams with the kind of courage and grace that made a deep impression on audiences. If films teach life lessons, and I wholeheartedly t...
The New York International Film Festival just wrapped its 2009 festival in NYC. Film screenings were held exclusively at the historic City Cinemas Village East.
During the festival's opening weekend, Peter Greene, Steven Bauer, Clem Caserta (NYIFF Best Actor in a Short Film & Best Director of a Short Film), Kathrine Narducci, Ray Abruzzo and Vinnie Vella came out to support indie film and attended the World Premiere of "The Last Gamble" (NYIFF Best Drama) an...
By Maria Esteves - December 4, 2009
The 2009 New York International Film & Art Festival (NYIFAF09) presented by Independent Film Group and Independent Film Quarterly were held at the Village East Cinemas, New York, October 22 -29, 2009. NYIFAF annually present international independent films from emerging and established filmmakers, international art show, exhibits, seminars, special events, and after parties. NYIFAF09 Closing Night premiere red carpet arrivals included festival founder...
"Grete Waitz, of Norway won the NYC Marathon a record nine times, and she leads a roster of legends and champions honored as the "Marathoners of the Decades" as part of the celebration of the 40gh running of the NYC Marathon. The winners were chosen for their accomplishments in NY and the lasting legacy of their triumphs in the sport of long-distance running. Waitz has set world records in the 3,000 meter, 8 kilometer, 10 kilometer, 15 kilometer, 10 mile and the marathon. Sh...
The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival's full programme, announced today by Artistic Director Sandra Hebron, includes 184 features and 133 shorts as well as a host of screen talks, masterclasses and live events. Opening the Festival on Thursday 17 October is the UK premiere of David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises with Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts and Vincent Cassel, whilst Wes Anderson closes the Festival on November 1 with the UK premiere of The Darjeeling Limited, starring Jason Schwartz...
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film FestivalTHE BIG DAY HAS ARRIVED!The film festival kicks off in just a couple of hours… this gives you just enough time to think up a good excuse to leave work early, get home, get dressed into your sexiest outfit before heading into the city for all-night extravaganza!The Philadelphia Film Society is thrilled to present the 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, beginning tonight, Thursday, July 12th, 2007 running for the...
11th Lyon Asian Film Festival7 - 14 november 2005 - LYON FRANCEPUBLIC AWARD FOR BEST FILM 1st : MARATHON by Chung Yoon-chul (South Korea)2nd : BLACK by Sanjay Leela Bhansali (India)3rd : PERTH by Djinn (Singapore)PUBLIC AWARD FOR NEW ASIAN CINEMA SECTION1st : PERTH by Djinn (Singapore)2nd : NAVARASA by Santosh Sivan (India)3rd : OUTSIDE by Wang Jianjun (China)PUBLIC AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED FILM :1st : NITABOH by Nishizawa Akio (Japan)PUBLIC AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM :1st : G23 by Anthon...
New York Asian Film Festival, has concluded. This year it screened 31 films over 16 days. The New York Asian Film Festival Audience Award winner for 2005 is: THE TASTE OF TEA (Japan)And this year's Runner's-Up were:KAMIKAZE GIRLS (Japan) and CRYING FIST (South Korea)Additionally, this year's lineup was honored with International Premieres of MIND GAME and MARATHON, North American Premieres of PRINCESS RACCOON, UNIVERSITY OF LAUGHS, TETSUJIN-28, SNAKE OF JUNE, ELECTRIC SHADOWS, CRAZY N' THE CITY...
