Members of the Board of the prestigious film institution European Film Academy have been honorary guests of the Cinema City 2012 in Novi Sad.
Krzysztof Zanussi
One of the annual board meetings of this world-renowned institution took place at Cinema City International Film Festival. The president of EFA is the renowned director Wim Wenders, the chairman of Board is French producer Yves Marmion, while Deputy Chairmen are German Oscar-winning director Volker Schlöndorff...
Nik Powell at the closing ceremony
Sixteen domestic film professionals elected Board Members of the prestigious European Film Academy
Members of the Board of the prestigious film institution European Film Academy have been honorary guests of the Cinema City 2012. This is the first official visit of the European Film Academy to Serbia.
Krzysztof Zanussi
One of the annual board meetings of this world-renowned institution took place at Cinema City International ...
“I’m really nervous,” said Duvernay as she introduced the film. “Maybe it’s because this is my hometown. Maybe it’s because there are over 1,000 of us here...But it’s probably the Angela Bassett factor.” Bassett showed up just to support the film.
DuVernay is the first African American to win the Sundance award for Best Directing.
"Stephanie Allain is a doer," said DuVernay. "She said, 'This is a small story, but it&rsquo...
"THE IRAN JOB" screened at the Los Angeles Fesdtival
The Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF, June 14 - 24) is mounted and presented by FilmIndependent, an organization dedicated to the promotion of independent films by new and upcoming filmmakers and talent. The programs are not studded with the names of iconic directors or well known stars but are more oriented toward intruducing the talent of tomorrow. However, as a nod to the main industry the opening film was the latest by Wo...
National Selection of Serbian Film on Cinema City 2012 on a second day would be Zverinjak (Menagerie) directed by Serbian filmmmaker Marko Novaković: it is a drama that takes place at the beginning of nineties in a Serbian village near the banks of river Drina. It is a testimony to the historical and moral disintegration of a country situated in the middle separated from urban life and located in a region dominated by specific rules and relations between people. Roe, daughter of strain, the m...
It was announced today at the annual Sheffield Doc/Fest awards ceremony, hosted by Jeremy Hardy, that the 20th edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest in 2013 will see the introduction of The Tim Hetherington Award presented by Dogwoof. Says Oli Harbottle, Dogwoof, “We are delighted to be collaborating with Doc/Fest on this award. Tim’s legacy will forever define what we do at Dogwoof, and his approach will inspire filmmakers for generations to come”. The Tim Hetherington Award will includ...
The new edition of Cinema City International Film Festival 2012 officially starts Saturday, 16 of June with the projection of "La Conquete," by Xavier Durringer, witty story based on biography of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy. During the eight-days of festival it will be screened about 100 films most of which are premieres!
The unique opportunity to see films from international festivals familiarize with the exotic, high-quality cinema from around the world,...
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international community where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop open standards to ensure the long-term growth of the Web.
I was recently asked to give a 30 minutes keynote about the links between Web and Cinema.
The presentation took place in Nice the day before the opening of Cannes, I called it "Web and Cinema friends or foes"
W3C President Tim Berners-Lee was...
It’s Never Too Late – How a Day on Set Set Me Free
I’ll admit it. I had given up on film, forever. I was 37, had two toddlers with special needs, found myself living in the middle of Central Pennsylvania and handled mindless data entry for my husband’s family business. My high haired, heavily made-up, mini-skirt wearing days were over. I traded in auditions for doctor’s appointments and pageants for Pampers. I wrote letters to medical assistance instead of writing screen...
Cinema City Festival will gather some of the most significant European names from the world of film. They will transfer valuable knowledge, experiences and contacts to young filmmakers, but also to those already considered to be successful professionals. For the first time our country will be the host to board members of the prestigious European Film Academy, the most significant film institution in Europe. Numerous directors and producers, such as Nik Powell, co-founder of Virgin Record...
Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced that one of Hollywood's most gifted masters of filmmaking, Roger Corman will serve as Jury President for the International Competition at the 25th Tokyo International Film Festival TIFF (20-28 Oct).
The 86-year-old Corman produced more than 550 films and directed fifty others in a career spanning nearly 60 years. He has often been described as a rebel, a maverick and the king of genre film-making.
"My last visit to T...
Stephen Lighthill has been elected to serve as president of the American Society of cinematographers (ASC). The vote was made by the newly elected Board Of Governors who also elected ASC Officers, Vice Presidents Richard Crudo, Daryn Okada and Kees Van Oostrum; Treasurer Victor J. Kemper; Secretary Fred Goodich; and Sergeant-at-Arms Steven Fierberg.
Lighthill takes over the reins from outgoing ASC President Michael Goi, who served a maximum three consecutive terms. This will be Ligh...
The Kosova Cinematography Center (KCC) has joined European Film Promotion (EFP) as a new member organisation. With this decision which was recently taken by the EFP members at the latest General Assembly, the EFP network now unites marketing interests of 33 promotion organisations. The common activities to promote European films and talents worldwide are financial...
WINNERS XV CINEMAMBIENTE 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPETITION
The INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPETITION jury (members: Yann Arthus-Bertrand [president], Luca Argentero, Neri Marcoré, Kathleen Mullen, and Andrew Nisker) awards the prize of € 5000 offered by Asja for the best international documentary to
THE BIG FIX
directors
Josh Tickell and Rebecca Tickell
The film draws attention to the as yet unresolved environmental ...
The Ischia International Arts Academy along with American Express, BNL-Group, BNP PARIBAS, Fay and Planter’s are proud to announce that the 10th Annual Ischia Global Film & Music Festival will take place from July 8th through the 15th on several of the most beautiful locations on Ischia, Italy’s renowned green island resort (www.ischiaglobal.com).
The Festival will launch with the European premiere of Rob Reiner’s latest movie, “The Magic of Belle Isle” starring Morgan Free...
Clive Davis, the American music producer and recording industry icon who is currently Chief Creative Officer for SONY Music Entertainment, will be presented with the 2012 Ischia Global Film & Music Fest’s rarely bestowed highest honor, the “William Wolton Ischia Legend Award” on the opening night of the 10th annual event.
Zucchero, the GRAMMY®Award-nominated Italian blues singer and one of the best selling artists throughout Europe (who has performed at Royal Albert Hall ...
By Maria Esteves – June 5, 2012
The Sunday Night Fever special tribute to the Bee Gees with host Award-winning pop icon Randy Jones (Original Village People Cowboy) commenced Sunday, June 3, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM at SPLASH nightclub, New York. Renowned resident DJ Max Rodriguez showcased powerful Disco hits before a dance audience, from the Bee Gees to Culture Club to Donna Summer to the Village People, and many others.
The sensational Randy Jones live performance included a remi...
JURY VERDICTS
INTERNATIONAL
DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
Having seen all the competition films, the
International Documentary Competition Jury of the 52nd Krakow Film Festival
consisting of: Jacek Bławut
– the chairman
(Poland),
Luciano Barisone (Switzerland), Hedva Goldschmidt (Israel), Truls Lie (Norway),
Peter Torbiörnsson (Sweden) have decided to award:
GOLDEN HORN for the Director of the Best Film - Peter Gerdehag, the director of WOMEN W...
The Lebanese Pavilion, organized and financed by the Lebanese Ministries of Tourism and Culture, was present at the Cannes Film Festival for the eighth consecutive year. The pavilion hosted Lebanese film industry professionals, as well as institutions and associations working on the promotion of Lebanese cinema, such as the Lebanese Tourism Office in Paris, the Fondation Liban Cinema and the Metropolis association.
This year, for the first time, the Lebanese Culture Minister, Gaby Lay...
Three talented young Ethiopian Filmmakers just finished a once-in a-lifetime experience when they spent a week in Monte Carlo and at the Cannes Film Festival, attending film screenings and premieres, participating in meetings, workshops, and seminars, and being feted at dinners and parties, and presenting their own work. Filmmakers Henok Mebratu, Olisarali Olibui and Yidnekachew Shumete, are participants of an educ
Three talented young Ethiopian Filmmakers just finished a once-in a-lifetime experience when they spent a week in Monte Carlo and at the Cannes Film Festival, attending film screenings and premieres, participating in meetings, workshops, and seminars, and being feted at dinners and parties, and presenting their own work. Filmmakers Henok Mebratu, Olisarali Olibui and Yidnekachew...
The Ischia International Arts Academy along with American Express, BNL-Group, BNP PARIBAS and Planter's are proud to announce that the 10th Annual Ischia Global Film & Music Festival will take place from July 8th through the 15th on several of the most beautiful locations on Ischia, Italy's renowned green island resort (http://www.ischiaglobal.com/). The Festival will launch with the European premiere of Rob Reiner's latest movie, "The Magic of Belle Isle" starring Morgan Fr...
2012 ISCHIA GLOBAL FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH JULY 8th WITH THE EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF ROB REINER'S THE MAGIC OF BELLE ISLE'Reiner To Receive Ischia Lifetime Achievement AwardFest Lineup Includes The Italian Premiere of ‘Snow White and the Huntsman'And a 15-Minute World Premiere of ‘Lovelace' Footage10th Edition of The Fest To Run From July 8th through the 15thCANNES, May 19, 2012 - The Ischia International Arts Academy along with American Express, BNL-Group, BNP ...
