The New Montreal FilmFest slated to be accredited by FIAPF as a competitive festivalThe New Montreal FilmFest is slated to be accredited by the prestigious Paris-based International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF).Following meetings between New Montreal FilmFest’s president Alain Simard and artistic director Moritz de Hadeln, with the directors of FIAPF, the Federation agreed that one of its delegates would attend the inaugural edition of the new Festival to prepare its offi...

A meeting was held Tuesday in Montréal between representatives of the Atlantic Film Festival Association (AFF), the Festival international de films de Montréal (FIFM) and Telefilm Canada, to address issues ensuing the date overlap situation.All parties have agreed to work closely together to resolve logistical considerations, such as print movement, guest and press relations between the AFF and the FIFM.“I appreciated the candour of the meeting and understand the realities of the situation,â...

Le Regroupement pour un festival de cinéma à Montréal and L’Équipe Spectra are pleased to confirm the appointment of international-film luminary Moritz de Hadeln as head delegate, programming of the New Montreal FilmFest. Ms. Erika de Hadeln , who has extensive international film festival experience, will hold the position of assistant director. Mr. De Hadeln, whose appointment gives the Festival instant international credibility, will be backed by a solid Quebec-programming team and a pre...