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Opening with a Bang and Some Blood

Sienna Miller at the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2015

Actress and Jury Sienna Miller attends the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival wearing the Atelier Swarovski Core Collection Regent Earrings and Ring       Photo credit ATELIER SWAROVSKI. ...

 

Press conference - Mad Max : Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road, presented Out of Competition, is all set to take the Croisette by storm. The traditional press conference took place this morning. The film team was made up of the Australian director George Miller, the actress Charlize Theron and the actors Tom Hardy and Nicholas Hoult. They were accompanied by producer Doug Mitchell and editor Margaret Ann Sixel.       ...

 

Opening Cannes with class

Julianne Moore & Lambert Wilson © AFP / Valery Hache   The temple of world cinema, the Festival de Cannes opened Wednesday night for the 68th time in its history with the desire to be instilled with a fresh inspiration: the inspiration symbolized on the podium of the Grand Théâtre Lumière by the great Coen brothers, surrounded by Sophie Marceau, Rokia Traoré, Rossy De Palma, Sienna Miller, Xavier Dola...

 

THE THIRD MAN at Cannes Classics

First ever 4k restoration of  "THE THIRD MAN" screening at Cannes Classics tomorrow. Rialto Pictures to release in US in June.   THE THIRD MAN (In glorious new 4k restoration) will screen at Cannes Classic tomorrow. Details: THE THIRD MAN 4k Restoration Cannes Classics Thursday, May 14 2:00PM Salle Bunuel     RIALTO...

 

Cannes ready to open with LA TETE HAUTE (STANDING TALL) A "good" film

Thierry Fremaux promised this year the Festival would open with a good film, no offence to Grace...Lets us all be a witness of that with this moving, sensitive and pouignant film. Out of Competition - Opening Film Directed by : Emmanuelle BERCOT Country: FRANCE Year: 2015 Duration: 119.00 minutes CREDITS Emmanuelle BERCOT - Director Emmanuelle BERCOT - Script / Dialogue Ma...

 

Agnès Varda is to receive an honorary Palme d’or during the Closing Ceremony of the 68th Festival de Cannes.

© Ciné-Tamaris   Previously, only Woody Allen, in 2002,Clint Eastwood, in 2009, and Bernardo Bertolucci, in 2011, have been granted this supreme distinction by the Board of Directors of the Festival de Cannes. The award is given to renowned directors whose works have achieved a global impact but who have nevertheless never won the Palme d’or. Agnès Varda is the first female director to garner the prestigious trophy. With her legendary humo...

 

IN FOCUS

Third edition of The Classic Film Market in Lyon

Animated Film “Anne Frank’s Diary” to Release Online This Fall

Exodus to Shanghai | Worldwide rights available I Book a Meeting with F FILMS

 

Exodus to Shangai By Anthony Hickox I Book your meeting to screen and discuss the film at F Lounge - Majestic Lobby : Set your meeting : victoria@ftv.com 
A love story of West loves East, Jews and Chinese united with violins, interrupted by the Nazi invasion of Austria in 1938. Even Hitler is not powerful enough to break the love; with many adventures and action, they make the Exodus from Vienna to reach the Next year in Shanghai. http://www.micheladam.tv/  SCREENING on demand at the F LOUNGE Booth LOBBY MAJESTIC HOTEL    

 

Cannes Market Premiere for Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’

Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’ has its market Premiere in Cannes Howard J Ford's (Director/Producer Co-Writer of 'The Dead 1 & 2') latest epic NEVER LET GO. Shot in Morocco, Spain and the US, the film tells the story of Lisa, a single mother (played by Angela Dixon) who takes the law into her own hands to get back her abducted child.
The completed film will have its Market Debut Monday 18th May, 5.30 PM at Olympia cinema.
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Vision Films Cannes 2015 Lineup with Inspirational Films

  
Founded in 1997 and based in Sherman Oaks, CA, Vision Films is an independent worldwide Distributor of Feature Films, Documentary Specials, Series, Music and Reality Programming. We license all available rights from Theatrical, DVD/Blu-Ray, Television and VOD/Digital Media rights to both the International and Domestic marketplaces.  We currently handle a library of over 500 Feature Films, 500 Documentaries and 100 different Music Programs from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world. Contact Vision Films in Cannes I Website

 

ANIMAL MAGNETISM: The Wildest Wildlife Story Ever Made - Rights Available!!!

Don't miss this unique, cutting edge, just completed film promoting extraordinary exotic animals and their friendships with humans.
Shot on five continents, Animal Magnetism combines romantic comedy, intrigue, and extraordinary documentary footage of talented, artistic elephants, friendly tigers, a tea-drinking hippopotamus, and many more of our planet's misunderstood wild companions. Find out much more

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Ribbon cutting for the opening of AMPAV

US Ambassador and Festival Director Thierry Fremaux at the AmPav opening ceremony AmPav Ribbon Cutting- Thursday, May 14 (Photo Credit: The American Pavilion 2015 ) (Credit: The American Pavilion 2015) CURRENT /UPDATED AMPAV 2015 PROGRAM: Industry in Focus: Casting Directors- 5/15 Industry in Focus: State of the Industry- 5/16 TimesTalks Presents: Tom Bernard & Michael Barker- 5/16 Ti...

Screenlights Awards make astop in Cannes

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Final Conference Agenda for the Film Finance Forum in Cannes

6th Annual International Film Finance Forum Exploring Global Strategies for Film Financing, Risk Mitigation and New Distribution Avenues Intercontinental Carlton Hotel | Cannes, France Presented by Winston Baker Friday, May 15, 2015 12:30 - 12:45 pm     Conference Registration and Networking 12:45 - 1:30 pm View From the Director’s Chair: Banking on Content vs. Talent OPENING KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH: Lone Scherfig, Director, AN EDUCATION Ariel Vro...

 

Content Media Takes Worldwide Sales Rights and Will Debut the Project in Cannes

Noomi Rapace (“Prometheus,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Drop”) has signed on to play the iconic and most influential female opera singer of the 20th century, Maria Callas, in the feature biopic “Callas.”   Niki Caro (“McFarland, USA,” “Whale Rider,” “North Country”) is attached to direct “Callas” from a screenplay she adapted from Alfonso S...

 

The Innocents,new title from OneEyedFilms

THE INNOCENTS Mauricio Brunetti Argentina 2015  supernatural horror  work in progress Blood Window , Bruxelles Fantastic Film Festival    '''spooky version of 12 years a slave'' BiFFF Set in 19th century Argentina as the six years old crippled Rodrigo is ripped away from his family home by his brutal, merciless father, a slave landowner in remote Argentina.   When Rodrigo returns years later to introduce his young wife, his presence will unle...

 

Meet the Kosovo film Industry representatives during Cannes Film Festival

Meet the Kosovo film Industry representatives during Cannes Film Festival Come and visit us from 14-22 May at Village International Pantiero Kosovo/Albania stand nr 210 and enjoy some of our local refreshments! www.qkk-rks.com info@qkk-rks.com  Kosovo Cinematography Center       ...

 

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Portland Film Festival   September 1–7, 2015 

May 15, 2015 - Extended Deadline

The Storytellers' Festival & Conference
Festival: September 1–7, 2015  
Film & Screenplay Competitions

The 7-day event (September 1–7, 2015) will include film screenings, Q&As, filmmaker workshops, classes, panels and parties in locations throughout Portland, Oregon, as well as online.

The festival was named as one of the “Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, as well as one of the "50 Festivals Worth its Submission Fee." The fest has over 20k in cash and prizes split across most genres and film lengths.

SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW  I  SUBMIT YOUR SCREENPLAY NOW

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Early Deadline – May 5, 2015

UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace.

The 18th UNAFF will be held in Palo Alto, Stanford University, East Palo Alto and San Francisco. This year's theme RUNNING OUT OF TIME continues the ongoing celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and focuses on time-sensitive aspects of the Millennium Development Goals.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• Documentaries only
• No runtime limit - UNAFF accepts both shorts and longs

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The Montreal World Film Festival 

August 27, September 7

The regulations and entry forms to submit a film to the 2015 edition of the MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL are available for download. Please follow the links to get a copy. 
- 2015 REGULATIONS
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 CANADIAN STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

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Hollyshorts 
August 13-22, 2015

The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655)   2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day.  HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.  

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