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> DAILIES FROM VENICE
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La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1&2 wins FIPRESCI Award

The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) grants its Grand Prix for Best Film of the Year to La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1&2, directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.. The award is the result of the votes cast by 245 critics worldwide, members of FIPRESCI, for titles premiered during the previous twelve months. The prize will be awarded to the director of the film, Abdellatif Kechiche and its producer, Brahim Chioua, at the opening gala of the 61st edition of the Sa...

10.09.2013 | SanSebastian's blog | 135 reads

Hugh Jackman, Donostia Award at the 61st San Sebastian Festival

The 61st edition of the San Sebastian Festival will present its Donostia Award to one of today's best known film stars, Hugh Jackman. The actor will receive the Award on September 27 prior to the special screening of the latest work in which he plays the lead, Prisoners. Hugh Jackman is an Academy Award® nominated, Golden Globe -and Tony Award- winning performer who has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful on stage in front...

30.08.2013 | SanSebastian's blog |

Made in Spain, a look at the Spanish productions in San Sebastian Film Festival

Made in Spain is a non-competitive selection showcasing Spanish films of the year, including productions previously premiered or not in Spain. The Festival offers these films an excellent international launch-pad. Eleven films will be shown at the 61st San Sebastian Film Festival starting September 20 until September 28. Some of these film have been awarded and presented in Malaga;Berlin,Toronto and Cannes Festivals. 15 aÑos y un día - Gracia Querejeta Los amantes pa...

29.08.2013 | SanSebastian's blog |

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet to close San Sebastian Festival

The 61st edition of the San Sebastian Festival will come to a close on September 28 with the world premiere of The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet. The film is the latest work from the French moviemaker, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, creator of one of the great classics of contemporary cinema, Amelie (2001), and helmer of titles such as Delicatessen (1991), La cité des enfants perdus (The City of Lost Children, 1995) – both in collaboration with Marc Caro – Alien Resurrection (1...

26.08.2013 | SanSebastian's blog |

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> THE AWARDS WATCH

46 Films compete the 26th European Film Awards 2013

THE 26th EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS: It is with great pleasure that the European Film Academy and EFA Productions announce the titles of the 46 films on this year’s selection list, the list of films recommended for a nomination for the European Film Awards 2013! With 32 European countries represented, the list once again illustrates the great diversity in European cinema. In the 20 countries with the most EFA Members, these members have voted one nati...

13.09.2013 | European Film Awards's blog |

La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1&2 wins FIPRESCI Award

10.09.2013 | SanSebastian's blog |

70th Venice Film Festival Winners Announced

By Liza Foreman The 70th Venice Film Festival came to a close Saturday night with a raft of prizes awarded here on the Lido by a jury headed by Bernardo Bertolucci. The main prize, the Golden Lion, went to Sacro Gra by Gianfranco Rosi, while Best Director went to one of the hottest titles from the festival, Miss Violence, and director Alexandros Avranas. The Grand Jury prize prize went to Tsai Ming-liang for Stray Dogs which had been tipped by critics to win prizes h...

10.09.2013 | Mostra Internazionale d Arte Cinematografica Venice's blog |

International Critics prizes in Venice (FIPRESCI Jury)

At the Venice Film Festival Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica (August 28 – September 7, 2013) the Jury of the International Critics (FIPRESCI Jury) presented two prizes: Prize, international competition: "Tom at the Farm" (Tom a la ferme), directed by Xavier Dolan (Canada\France 2013) "for the energetic, tense and sensual filmmaking, and for the rare example of convi...

09.09.2013 | Mostra Internazionale d Arte Cinematografica Venice's blog |

Awards Ceremony of the 70th Venice Film Festival, Italian documentary wins best film

Official Awards of the 70th Venice Film Festival VENEZIA 70 The Venezia 70 Jury, chaired by Bernardo Bertolucci and comprised of Andrea Arnold, Renato Berta, Carrie Fisher, Martina Gedeck, Jiang Wen, Pablo Larraín, Virginie Ledoyen, and Ryuichi Sakamotohaving viewed all 20 films in competition, has decided as follows: GOLDEN LION for Best Film to: SACRO GRA by Gianfranco Rosi (Italy, France) SILVER LION fo...

09.09.2013 | Mostra Internazionale d Arte Cinematografica Venice's blog |

Collateral awards of the 70th Venice Film Festival

FIPRESCI Award Best Film of Venezia 70 to Tom à la ferme by Xavier Dolan Best Film of Orizzonti and International Critics’ Week to The Reunion (Återträffen) by Anna Odell SIGNIS Award to Philomena by Stephen Frears Special Mention to Ana Arabia by Amos Gitai Leoncino d'Oro Agiscuola per il Cinema Award to Sacro GRA by Gianfranco Rosi Cinema for UNICEF mention to Philomena by Stephen Fr...

09.09.2013 | Mostra Internazionale d Arte Cinematografica Venice's blog |

William Friedkin receives Golden Lion for a lifetime Achievement at Venice 2013, Sketch by Nesta

William Friedkin works like a psychiatrist. The mystery of faith and the power to heal the self. Art is the hammer to make a miracle. It begets collaboration.

06.09.2013 | Nesta Morgan's blog |

Interview with François-Xavier Vives - Best Artistic Contribution for Landes Under the Pines - starring Marie Gillain

Under the Pines / Landes; an interview with the director in Montreal 2013, Colour, France, Belgium, World Competition (full length movies) Original language : french Subtitles language : english Production Team Director : François-Xavier Vives Screenwriter : François Xavier Vives, Emmanuel Roy, Camille Fontaine Cinematographer : Emmanuel Soyer Editor : Isabelle Poudevigne Cast : Marie Gillain, Jalil Lespert, Miou ...

05.09.2013 | The Montreal World Film Festival's blog |

PUERTO PADRE directed by Gustavo Fallas won Silver Zenith for the First Fiction Feature Film in Montreal

Photo and Interview by Leopoldo Soto PUERTO PADRE directed by Gustavo Fallas, Costa Rica- Mexico production was awarded with Silver ZENITH, as better first film. A story of a 16 years old boy, who searches for family roots. ...

05.09.2013 | The Montreal World Film Festival's blog |

Become one of the jury members and vote online for the EFA People's Choice Award 2013

Every year, the EFA People’s Choice Award allows film fans across Europe to elect their favourite film. When the European Film Academy invites its members, Europe’s greatest film stars, directors, actors and actresses, to attend the European Film Awards, the People’s Choice Award sheds a spotlight on the people films are made for: the audience. This year’s vote has started – vote now and win the chance to join winners and nominees for the awards ceremony in Berlin!&...

05.09.2013 | European Film Awards's blog |

Awards of The World Film Festival 2013

Jury President : JIRI MENZEL, director (Czech Republic) CAROLINE DHAVERNAS, actress (Canada) MICHAEL KUTZA, festival director (USA) PEDRO OLEA, director, scriptwriter, producer (Spain) DAI SIJIE, director and writer (China - France) All winners are interviewed and will be posted on this site. FEATURE FILMS Grand prix des Americas: LIFE FEELS GOOD (CHCE SIEZ ZYC) by Maciej Pieprzyca (Poland) Special Grand Prix of the jury: A THOUSA...

03.09.2013 | The Montreal World Film Festival's blog ||

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> THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

The Contemporary Peruvian Film Showcase in NYC unveils the line-up

The Contemporary Peruvian Film Showcase is proud to announce the film line-up for 2013, celebrating the 500th anniversary of Vasco Nunez de Balboa’s first sighting of the Pacific Ocean and the city of Lima, the only Latin American capital city bordering the Pacific Ocean, and the creation of the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American bloc composed of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The festival, which returns to New York City for a fourth year, will take place on September 17, 18, 24 & ...

13.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 60 reads

Celebrating the 25th Boston Jewish Film Festival

Sept. 12, 2013 — The Boston Jewish Film Festival, Nov. 6-18, turns 25 this milestone year. “The Festival has been making people think, laugh, feel, love, and dream for a quarter of a century,” says Artistic Director Amy Geller. “I am so proud and honored to be part of this rich cultural legacy." This year, there are 46 films from 13 countries including Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and the Netherlands, and, of course, many from Israel and the U.S.; 40 films are Boston area...

13.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 67 reads

The Tri Continental Human Rights Film Festival (TCFF) returns to South African cinemas!

Over 40 powerful documentaries on offer! TRI CONTINENTAL FILM FESTIVAL - 13 to 29 September 2013 on at Cinema Nouveau & The Bioscope The Tri Continental Human Rights Film Festival (TCFF) returns to South African cinemas! Now, in its 11th year, TCFF is the largest film festival on the African continent dedicated to films that go to the heart of the big challenges facing humanity today. Over 40 powerful documentaries will be on offer to audiences in Johannesburg, Pretoria an...

13.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 48 reads

Rio de Janeiro Film Festival announces programming highlights and opening and closing titles.

FESTIVAL DO RIO, Rio de Janeiro Film Festival September 26th to October 10th, 2013 The biggest annual Latin American movie marathon is about to start, with Festival do Rio, Rio de Janeiro’s international film festival, now in its 15th year, today announcing highlights of the more than 350 films it will spool in the two weeks, September 26 – October 10th. It also revealed early details of some special sections this year, with a Focus on German cinema and a series of screenings ...

12.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 95 reads

Zurich Film Festival line up

122 Films / 16 World Premieres / 22 Debut Films Esteemed Filmmakers, Highly Anticipated Premieres and Big-Name Stars Let the film roll for the 9th Zurich Film Festival! All eyes will be on Zurich from September 26 through October 6. New talent and international stars follow in each other’s footsteps when the Limmat city is once again transformed into a film metropolis for eleven long days and nights. This year the Zurich Film Festival has a total of 122 films fro...

12.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 80 reads

18th BUSAN International Film Festival Lineup Unveiled

BIFF Will Showcase 301 Films from 70 Countries The 18th BUSAN International Film Festival (BIFF) is now only one month away. The BIFF organization committee had a press conference on September the 3rd and revealed the overall structure and diverse details of the festival. During ten days from October 3rd through to the 12th, 301 films from 70 countries, of which 95 films are world premieres and 42 international premieres, will be shown in 35 screening rooms in...

12.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 140 reads

Mid Fest wrap at TIFF

The F Word Press VIDEO conference in TIFF FUBAR and Goon director Michael Dowse makes a surprising swerve into sweetness with this winning romantic comedy starring Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan. Med-school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) is a hopeless romantic who's been repeatedly burned. He has put his life on hold — until he meets animator Chantry (Zoe Kazan). They click immediately; unfortunately, she's already living with her boyfriend, B...

10.09.2013 | Toronto Film Festival Dailies's blog | 153 reads

YOUPIX.ORG - Not Another Screenplay Competition!

The Internet is full of articles/posts/blogs written by Industry Professionals with endorsement for the top ten or top five screenplay competitions – and it doesn’t take long before you start seeing the same Contests repeated again and again… That makes you feel good about those certain competitions, right? So, you submit your screenplay to some (or all) of those competitions with your fingers crossed… And you mig...

10.09.2013 | Bulletin Board's blog | 151 reads

Make YOUR Movie Contest on youpix.org!

Project Greenlight Reincarnated! Our winners make a MOVIE. "In Hollywood a script has a One in a Million chance at being produced. That sucks! At YouPix.org your script has a REAL chance at being made into a MOVIE! That does NOT suck!" Dear Screenwriters and Filmmakers, Let's face it. We all just want to make movies. Ever since we could remember. We were kids with movie cameras making goofy projects wi...

10.09.2013 | Bulletin Board's blog | 93 reads

The Venice WRAP 2013

70th Venice Film Festival Winners Announced By Liza Foreman The 70th Venice Film Festival came to a close Saturday night with a raft of prizes awarded here on the Lido by a jury headed by Bernardo Bertolucci. The main prize, the Golden Lion, went to Sacro Gra by Gianfranco Rosi, while Best Director went to one of the hottest titles from the festival, Miss Violence, and director Alexandros Avranas. The Grand Jury prize prize went to Tsai Ming-...

10.09.2013 | Mostra Internazionale d Arte Cinematografica Venice's blog | 177 reads

Oscar winning film at Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco

Watch Parvaneh directed by Talkhon Hamzavi who won a student OSCAR for this film in 2013. She was born in 1979 in Teheran and moved with her parents to Switzerland in 1986. "Parvaneh" will be screened with: No Burqas Behind Bars @ 11 am on Sunday, September 29, 2013. www.IranianFilmFestival.org

08.09.2013 | Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco®'s blog | 64 reads

Discovery Films at Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco

Iranian Film Festival is proud to have found two lost films: Poppy is Also a Flower (1966) [photo] shot in Iran with an international cast: Yul Brynner, Omar Sharif....and Rounama Dance (1971) about the wedding ceremony in the old days. See these films for the first time after 40 years. September 28 & 29. www.IranianFilmFestival.org

08.09.2013 | Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco®'s blog | 62 reads

Official Selections of the 6th Annual 'Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco' Announced

'Official Selections' of the 6th Annual 'Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco' on WhatsUpIran: http://www.whatsupiran.com/Pages/Iranian-Film-Festival

08.09.2013 | Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco®'s blog | 60 reads

Iranian actress, Saye Yabandeh at Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco

Iranian actress, Saye Yabandeh, will be present at the Iranian Film Festival for the movie "Silk" and the Q&A. Silk will be screened on Sunday, September 29. www.IranianFilmFestival.org

08.09.2013 | Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco®'s blog | 64 reads

Iranian-British actor, Marsh Mokhtari at Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco

Iranian-British actor, Marsh Mokhtari, will be present at the Iranian Film Festival for the movie "Carjack" and the Q&A. Carjack will be screened on Sunday, September 29. www.IranianFilmFestival.org

08.09.2013 | Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco®'s blog | 63 reads

2nd Annual Good Dog! International Film Festival at Mort Bay Park to watch some great films featuring dogs.

2nd Annual Good Dog! International Film Festival 7pm for 7.30pm at Mort Bay Park to watch some great films featuring dogs. The purpose of the festival is to create an event that brings people into Balmain for local business benefit, to create a unique cultural event for the community and to promote community unity by raising money for the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. Please invite your friends. The more people, the more money we raise, the better the atmosphere! ...

07.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 482 reads

The Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival 5th Anniversary Edition

Mark your calendars for the fifth edition of the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival, which will take place October 18th—20th at Concordia University’s J.A. de Sève Theater (1453 Mackay Street, Montreal). To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the first stop motion animation festival in the world, we will have over 70 films in official competition as well as a special 20th anniversary screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, presented by the film’s director, H...

07.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 237 reads

Full Lineup for 2013 trinidad+tobago film festival Announced

September 3, 2013 - Fifty feature-length fiction and documentary films from the Caribbean, its diaspora and world cinema will screen as part of the 2013 trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff), which takes place September 17th through October 1st, the Festival announced during a press conference today at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. Of the 50 features, 23 are Caribbean and diaspora films, which represent 14 countries. Five of the films will be world premieres, while nine will enjoy their Ca...

07.09.2013 | Editor's blog | 286 reads

The full programme is announced for the 57th BFI London Film Festival

Captain Phillips The 57th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express runs from Wednesday 9 October-Sunday 20 October. The programme for the 57th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® launched today with BFI’s Head of Cinemas and Festivals, Clare Stewart returning for her second year with a rich and diverse programme of international films and events from both established and upcoming talent ...

05.09.2013 | Editor's blog |

Welcome to the 57th BFI London Film Festival

Welcome to the 57th BFI London Film Festival It is a superlative year for cinema from around the world and we are delighted to be presenting so much of it in London this October. This is especially true for British filmmakers and creative talent working in front of, and behind the camera, both at home and abroad. For the first time since 2006, the BFI London Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala is a film from a British director: we are thrilled to welcome Paul Greengrass back to Lon...

05.09.2013 | Editor's blog |

Boston Jewish Film Festival Line up preview

BJFF Announces Opening, Closing and Mid-Fest Films Newton, MA. – Sept. 4, 2013 - The 25th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival, Nov. 6-18, announces its Opening and Closing Nights and Mid-Fest films. The Zig Zag Kid, a movie adaptation of famed Israeli author David Grossman’s book, kicks off the 25th Festival on Nov. 6 at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. The hero is the smart, sassy, 13-year-old son of a police inspector. After receiving a mysterious letter, the youth finds himse...

05.09.2013 | Editor's blog |

'Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco' Line Ups Announced

The 6th Annual Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco film line ups announced. September 28-29, 2013 ~ www.IranianFilmFestival.org

02.09.2013 | Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco®'s blog |

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> THE PARTNERS FESTIVALS

2014 Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival (TICFF) video calling for entries

A biennial film festival, TICFF brings young children and adults to enjoy the works in this international exhibition, which will take place in April 2014. Public Television Service (PTS), the festival organizer of this event, is now signing up entries to attract some of the finest filmmakers around the world with the lure of USD 28,000 in prize money. Except for showing outstanding dramas, documentaries, animations, and television programs, the festival also includes a new feature: a special T...

Taiwan International Children s Film Festival TICFF's blog |

Open call for submissions The European Philip K Dick Film Festival at Lille, France

The Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival to Come to France : call for submissions This fall, French Sci-fi fans are in for a treat: three days of events in honor of Philip K Dick are planned in Lille, France from October 25-27, 2013 at the famous L'Hybride Cinema venue. Festival organizers are issuing a call for submissions in science fiction and horror features and shorts. Writers and panelists will be invited to participate. www.philipkdickfilmfestival-europe.com ...

Philip K Dick Lille's blog |

Call for Submissions - ÉCU 2014

SUBMISSIONS FOR ÉCU 2014 ARE NOW OPEN! **2014 Festival Dates – 4th, 5th, 6th April** Stories are created every day, imagined or real, and the world is in need of a good story. Character-driven, plot-driven, or just plain driven, ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival continually searches for the most talented storytellers and cinematic visionaries that make their stories a reality. Through this dedicated quest and passion for independ...

ÉCU-The European Independent Film Festival's blog |

Houston Worldfest April 4-13, 2014 calling all filmmakers

The MAIN ENTRY DEADLINE is December 15th, 2013 THE FINAL "BRICK-WALL" DEADLINE is: JANUARY 31st, 2013 - ENTRIES MUST REACH US BY THEN! We now accept PayPal for even greater payment security. The secure PayPal payment address is - entry@worldfest.org The 47th Annual WorldFest-Houston - April 4-13, 2014 Ten Great Days in April! Download the entry form “Before there was Sundance or SXSW, Before there was Toronto or Tribeca, there was World...

Submit to the North Hollywood CineFest!!

Follow the link to submit your film to the North Hollywood CineFest and be a part of a great cinematic event in the heart of Los Angeles! http://www.withoutabox.com/login/12514 OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue. Short Films - USA Films under 30 minutes produced in the United States. Feature Films - USA Films between 60 and 120 minutes in length...

Prepare to submit your projects to the 3D Stereo Media Market, free registration

Our 3D Film Mart (3DFM), now in its 3rd edition, is the first European co-production market for stereoscopic-3D (S-3D) movies. The 3D Film Mart was developed by 3D Stereo MEDIA in association with TWIST and peacefulfish. 3DFM is partially funded by the MEDIA Program of the European Commission (EC), and is thus an official project of the EC. This gives it a wide visibility and a significant notoriety in Europe and beyond. Our co-production market works...

2nd Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference, Registration is now open

3DFLIC announces the 2nd Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference, scheduled for Sept. 20-23, 2013. Early Bird Registration is now open. For information on the Conference Programme and Registration: www.tis3dc.ca The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is an acclaimed unique international gathering of creative, scientific and business minds discussing, discovering and inspiring innovation in “Stereoscopic 3D” Cinema. ...

International Television & Film Awards calling

New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards™, honoring the World’s Best TV & Films™, is now open for entries. Rose Anderson, Executive Director of NYF’s TV & Film Awards, initiated multiple updates in this year’s competition, among them expanded categories and a website redesign. Updated categories for 2014 include: Best Nonfiction Series, Best Screenplay, Bes...

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> THE FILM PARADE

Revolution Synopsis

Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed Sharkwater documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger – it's humanity itself. In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving the ecosystems we depend on for survival, Stewart embarks on a life-threatenin...

07.08.2013 | Revolution's blog |

DAYS OF POLISH CINEMA AT 54TH ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL IN 2014

Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Denmark – these countries were celebrated within a section Days of European Cinema at the previous issues of ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL. 54th International Film Festival of Films for Children and Youth is going to present Polish cinema. You can look forward to meeting many significant Polish actors and filmmakers. Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi and actor Daniel Olbrychski were guests of 42nd ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL in 2002 (see ...

21.08.2013 | International Film Festival For Children And Youth Zlin's blog |

The 9th Zurich Film Festival announces ist first films

The 9th Zurich Film Festival announces its first films. Three Swiss productions are each set to celebrate their out--‐of--‐competition world premiere in the Limmat city: The remake of the classic and highly successful children’s book DIE SCHWARZEN BRÜDER by Oscar--‐winner Xavier Koller; Markus Imboden’s AM HANG, a screen adaptation of the bestselling novel bearing the same title by Markus Werner; and the documentary GERGIEV – A CERTAIN MADNESS, in which photographer ...

21.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

GBF Opening Night Film at The Fabulous Independent Film Festival

GBF Opening Night Film preceded by DESPERATION LINGERS Director: Darren Stein Cast: Michael J. Willett, Paul Iacono, Megan Mullally, Natasha Lyonne, Sasha Pieterse, Andrea Bowen, Xosha Roquemore Screenwriter: George Northy Producers: Stephen Israel, Richard Bever, Darren Stein, George Northy Cinematographer: Jonathan Hall Editor: Phillip J. Bartell USA, 2013, 98 minutes Genre/Subjects: Activism, Comedy,Coming O...

20.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

"InContact" - Voyeurism meets Exhibitionism

Feature Film written & directed by Israeli-born filmmaker Ann Oren Starring: Silya Nymoen, Anna Gutto and Noel Allain Total Running Time: 84 minutes Played in Berlin @ the Attic Cinema, Homebase Festival Future screenings: Underground Film Festival, in Dun Laogahire Ireland "InContact" explores the obsession of social media in people's lives, the benefits (everyone has the ability to perform), and it's cons (obsession and disconnection with reality...

19.08.2013 | lfietz's blog |

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Teaser Trailer

The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. ...

19.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

Interview with Randall Emmett

At a time when independent cinema is struggling to survive more than ever, one independent film producer is at the top of his game, currently taking over Hollywood and the world. Prolific powerhouse producer Randall Emmett has produced over 77 films during his career and he is just getting started. There are few places in the world that have escaped the saturation of P&A for his latest film 2 GUNS (2013) by acclaimed Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur (CONTRABAND, 2012; THE ...

19.08.2013 | Vanessa McMahon's blog |

Berlin: Festival. Reprise. In Mid Summer

Summer Berlinale films By Alex Deleon Filmfestivals.com For German film buffs the midsummer pickings at the Übernumerous movie theaters in Berlin include not only an enormous selection of world cinema but a generous reprise of the most talked about pictures that were shown here during the Berlin film festival six months ago in the dead of winter. Of course, one of the marginal benefits of attending big festivals like the Berlinale is that one gets to see a lot of n...

19.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

‘Hawaiian’ West Coast Premiere at Malibu International Film Festival

Malibu Film Festival » Where: Malibu, CA » When: October 12, 2013 » Info: www.malibufilmfestival.org » Note: Advanced Tickets on sale now. Everybody in Hawaii knows Eddie would go, and T-shirts and bumper stickers from Sandy Beach to Waimea Bay offer daily proof. But it turns out a lot of people — even some of today’s professional surfers — have no ...

18.08.2013 | Malibu International Film Festival's blog |

Autumn of Route 66 nominated for Best Picture & Best Female Director

Documentary film Autumn of Route 66 set to premiere on August 19th at 8pm at AOF International Film Festival has been nominated for Best Picture and Best Female Director. Filmmaker Ester Brym shot the film interely on handheld Flip camera, which offers viewers the exceptional feeling of actually experiencing old Route 66 themselves. Please join the diretor on Monday for the World Premiere of her 2nd feature film here: AOF Film Festival Monday August 19th @ 8pm Krikorian Theaters 410 S M...

15.08.2013 | filmester's blog |

Derrière les portes fermées - Behind Closed Doors de Mohammed ben Souda sur le circuit des festivals

Le Site Web: http://www.derrierelesportesfermees.com/site/ - http://www.behindcloseddoors-themovie.com/ A film on sexual harassment at work, in modern Moroco, and how she fought back and got away with it. Samira is an attractive, young Moroccan woman. She is happily married to a banker. Their lives are turned upside down with the appointment of a new director in the company where Samira works. The new director begins to harass her. Samira...

09.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

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> PEOPLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Favreau to Accept Prestigious “Charlie Chaplin ICON” Award at Catalina Film Fest

Catalina Film Festival (CFF) today announced that Jon Favreau will be honored with the Festival’s Charlie Chaplin ICON award. The Festival, spanning five days of films, parties and celebrity attendees, will be held Sept. 18-22, 2013 on the famed Catalina Island — a storied Hollywood stomping ground that has been featured in over 500 films, television programs and commercials since 1912. Favreau will received the award during a ceremony on the Island, Thursday, Sept. 19. &ldqu...

21.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

3rd ANNUAL GUAM - USA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

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HAGATÑA, GUAM, USA (August 10, 2013) – The Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) is scheduled to run its 3rd annual event starting fromTuesday, September 24, 2013, through Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Agaña Center Stadium Theatres. For 2013, GIFF stretches its festival duration from 3 days to 6 days and will showcase over 45 films, including films from the 2013 Festival de Cannes and from Japan Short Shorts Film Festival. “Along with some ri...

14.08.2013 | Guam International Film Festival's blog | 163 reads

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09.03.2009 | Pro Services's blog |

Panel video transcript : Film and Internet – Best Friends with Benefits? It's time filmmakers start making real money !

IndieFlix CEO, Scilla Andreen, "The future is now and It's time filmmakers start making real money!" Indieflix.com FilmFestivals.com and The Observatory bring you the video transcript of the panel and it's introduction FILM AND INTERNET - Best friends with benefits? The panel was held Saturday 18th of May, 2013 11:00 – 13:00 , Salon des Ambassadeurs, 4th floor, Palais des Festivals Moderator: Wolfgang Closs Executive D...

09.07.2013 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog |

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> LES NOUVELLES DU CIRCUIT

JIRI MENZEL, (l’Oscar du meilleur film en langue étrangère ) préside le Jury du 37e FFM

JIRI MENZEL, LAURÉAT D’UN OSCAR, PRÉSIDENT DU JURY DU 37e FFM Jirí Menzel (Président / President) Chez le cinéaste tchèque Jirí Menzel, c’est probablement dû à ses influences cinématographiques acquises au cours de ses études à la FAMU, que l’art du cinéma devient une sorte de laboratoire expérimental. Mais il y a aussi un «autre» Menzel, celui qui ose une c...

22.08.2013 | The Montreal World Film Festival's blog |

Quelques consulats canadiens en grève bloquent l arrivée de nombreux professionnels

Les cinéastes et les professionnels ont des difficultés à obtenir des visas pour assister au FFM Le Festival des films du monde est un rendez-vous important pour les cinéastes dont les films ont été sélectionnés dans une des sections proposées. Il en va de même pour les professionnels qui participent au Festival et au Marché international du film. Très nombreux sont celles et ceux qui tiennent ...

22.08.2013 | The Montreal World Film Festival's blog |

Le FFM est aussi le festival francophone par excellence

Depuis sa création en 1977, le Festival des films du monde a présenté plus de films francophones qu’aucun autre festival de la planète. Cette année plus de 100 longs et courts métrages dont la langue principale est le français seront présentés. Issus des pays de la Francophonie, France, Canada (Québec), Suisse, Belgique, pays d’Afrique et des Antilles, ces films font du FFM le champ...

22.08.2013 | The Montreal World Film Festival's blog |

Festival Silhouette 2013

Du 31 août au 8 septembre Depuis plus de 10 ans, le Festival Silhouette propose à travers une sélection de courts métrages, un regard différent sur le cinéma. Des univers singuliers, non formatés, que Silhouette défend farouchement et qui lui ont permis de devenir aujourd’hui le plus grand festival de c...

21.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

Programme de la Soirée d'ouverture du Festival Silhouette à la Bellevilloise le 29 août

Jeudi 29 août // A partir de 19h30 La Bellevilloise - 19-21 rue Boyer - 75020 Paris Métro : Gambetta (ligne 3) ou Ménilmontant (ligne 2) Accès Libre Pour le lancement de la 12ème édition du Festival Silhouette, la Bellevilloise nous accueille dans ce lieu culturel atypique du 20ème arrondissement, pour une soirée festive autour du son et de l'image. 20h # Concert à ...

21.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

Les RIDM reviennent pour une 16e édition, du 13 au 24 novembre

Montréal, le 12 août 2013 – Les Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal annoncent leur 16e édition, qui aura lieu du 13 au 24 novembre 2013. Cette année, les projections se concentreront principalement dans les salles du Cinéma du Parc et du Cinéma Excentris. Le Quartier général du festival, où se trouvera l’accueil et le bar et où se dérouleront la plupart des évèn...

21.08.2013 | Editor's blog |

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