"Border Stories - Illegal Immigration" a short Film by Florian Wyss, produced by Andy Svensson & Oscar Lauterbach, filmed by Martin Albisetti, has reached over 16'000 views 2008 Version without subtitles: 6000 views.  Subtitled 2009 Version: 10'000 views. This short Film has received 4 Awards at Filmfestivals. 2009 Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOQFvyfS_yQ ; 2008 Version w/o subtitles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeaiQGKqWf4     ...

This past week on November 10, 2010, marked the death of a golden age Hollywood producer, Dino De Laurentiis. His death last week at the age of 91 has struck a cord for many cinephiles. For me, the first thing that came to mind upon hearing his death was to praise him for the production of one of my favorite films of all time, The Bounty (1984) starring Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gobson.   In 1976, De Laurentiis left Italy for the USA to create his...

Penso Un Sogno Cosi... This dark drama with an ironic almost Caravaggio-esque twist at the end calls to mind certain images- Titus (1999) when the failed Roman would-be emperor served the queen's sons to her on a plate- literally!; Hannibal (2001), when Dr. Lecter eats the brain of his rival Ray Liotta-ewe!; and, last but not least, an old Brazilian movie about native Tupi anthropofagia, How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman (1971).   Why do such gory...

Every Year over 300'000 Latinos cross the US Border illegally through the desert from Mexico. In a group of many, Manuel & Hannibal are the only ones, who manage it this time. After running out of food and water, they finally find a lonely trailer, but also somebody ells. A dramatic short story about dreams, goals, choices and friendship written & directed by Florian Wyss. Official Website: http://www.asvefilms.ch/5001/5178.html ...

CELEBRATING THE BEST OF ISRAELI CINEMA June 3 – 18, 2009 The 24th Israel Film Festival, the largest showcase of Israeli films in the United States, announced today its most dynamic program since its founding. Encompassing over 30 movies, including award winning features, documentaries and student films, the Festival runs from June 3rd – June 18th, 2009 in Los Angeles. The gala Opening Night festivities will include the West Coast premiere of Lost Islands, the highest grossing and most hon...

The Dark Knight took the world by storm on Blu-ray and DVD, breaking records for 2008. The blockbuster hit from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan became an instant must-own classic with Blu-ray sales of over 1.7 million units and total DVD and Blu-ray sales of 13.5 million worldwide*, including consumer sales and rental sales, in one week. Brisk consumer sales – totaling over 10 million with one week of sales reported - are expected to continue through the holiday season. The Dark Knight is...

ELEVATE Film Festival Brings World’s Only Socially Conscious, Filmmaking Competition and Awards Show to Los Angeles’ 7,100-Seat Nokia Theatre L.A. Live  LOS ANGELES (September 11, 2008) ELEVATE Film Festival, the first ever filmmaking competition to challenge the international film community to create works of social and global importance, announced today that the fifth annual ELEVATE event will take place on Sunday, October 5 at the brand-new, 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los ...

With less than ten days to go before the start of the event, we have the pleasure to contact you again with the latest news from this year’s 48th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, which kicks off Friday November 16th. A number of two hundred and thirty films (features and shorts), representing 40 nations, compose this year’s festival program. A complete list of this year’s line up is attached at the end of this press release. Nearly one thousand guests are expected to be present, ...

 The Film Financing Circle (FFC) is an integral program in the inaugural Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi.  The FFC takes place from October 15 - 17, 2007 at the Emirates Palace, and presents a multifaceted approach to elevating the international entertainment community's awareness of Abu Dhabi's emergence onto the film scene. The FFC encompasses several extraordinary events guaranteed to optimize networking connections between international financiers and film executives f...

Kim Fupz Aakeson to receive an Honorary Award at Copenhagen International Film FestivalWhen Copenhagen International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the Gala Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 29 September, the Danish screenwriter Kim Fupz Aakeson will be presented with an Honorary Award.Extract from the motivation speechWhen a new film is released, the attention usually focuses on the director and the actors. On the actors, because they are so visible, after all that's their profession; an...

IBIZA WILL BE THE CAPITAL OF THE FILM INDUSTRY FROM 29 MAY TO 7 JUNE 2007- Film producers unite on the balearic island of Ibiza to form an exciting new meeting point for actors, directors, distributors and executives of the film industry.-Stars of the big screen support new scientific projects destined to preserve the ecologic balance of this natural paradise and the recuperation of marine species in danger of extinction.4 Sept.- The few fishermen left who still fish the seas around Ibiza keep...

The Austin Film Festival is entering its 11th year with more excitement than ever before! From Oct 14th- 21st Austin will host over 60 panels, and screen over 100 films.Meet the creators of ...Apollo 13 · Gladiator · Big Fish · Anchorman · Finding Nemo · Pirates of the Caribbean · Cast Away · Legends of the Fall · Saturday Night Live · Good Morning Vietnam · The Larry Sanders Show · Rain Man · Monster's Inc · Hannibal · Shrek· Lethal Weapon 1 & 2 · Elf · The Long Kiss Goodnight ...