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Better World Fund Event During the Venice Film Festival La Mostra: Food, Health & Sustainability September 8th & 9th

Better World Fund, a Paris-based non-profit organization raising awareness on critical global issues, will host a big event on “Food, Health and Sustainability,” on September 8 th & 9 th, during the 79th Venice Film Festival. The event is organized in partnership with the David Lynch Foundation. The event is organized in partnership with the David Lynch Foundation. The conference will highlight the critical importance of Earth’s precious resources during a series of eve...

Mongolia Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2022

Mongolia was represented at Venice Biennale 2022 for the fourth time, with a pavilion featuring its most prominent artist Munkhtsetseg Jalkhaajav, also known as Mugi. Mugi has gained an international reputation for her exposure of essential contributions to the growth of Mongolian contemporary art. Mugi graduated from the Fine Arts College of Mongolia in 1987 and studied at the Minsk Academy of Fine Arts but dropped out in 1993 because she felt the academy lacked a creative perspective. Mugi h...

 

 

126 Sales & Production Companies from around the world confirmed so farr for AFM

Whether this is your 43rd AFM or your first, there is so much to discover. Our Santa Monica beachfront campus will serve as the backdrop for production and distribution deals, screenings, panels, premieres, networking, parties and an extraordinary experience for all participants.  126 Sales & Production Companies from around the world confirmed so far! 101 Films International A24 Access Entertainment ACE Entertainment Films All Rights Entertainment Americ...

 

 

PÖFF introduces new Critics’ Picks competition programme

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) announces the addition of a new Critics’ Picks competition programme to its 26th edition this November.  Critics’ Picks will join existing competitive sections - the Official Selection, First Feature, Baltic Competition and Rebels with a Cause programmes - and will showcase up to 10 films handpicked by the festival’s programme team, which includes a number of internationally renowned professional film critics and theo...

 

 

SFiFF Goes International

    The lowercase “i” in SFiFF will now represent “International.” For the past 14 years, the letter “i” In the festival's iconic logo has meant "Independent." Now entering its 14th season this fall and 15th season next fall, the name of the festival will change to the Santa Fe International Film Festival, as part of a rebranding in preparation for the festival's 15th anniversary. The nonprofit Santa Fe Film Institute will continu...

 

 

Festival of Cinema NYC begins this Friday!

  Festival of Cinema NYC returns for its 6th year at the Regal UA Midway Theatre and the Queens Library in Forest Hills from Aug 5th - Aug 14th. Screenings include more than 120 of the best independent films from around the world. Over 90 filmmakers are expected to be in attendance. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in Q&A's with them after each screening. Buy your tickets today! ...

 

 

2022 San Diego International Kids' film festival event postponed for safer

Based on the pandemic trend in San Diego and around the world, the 19th San Diego International Kids' Film Festival, which was originally scheduled to be held in Southern California at the end of August 2022, will be postponed until a later date. So far, the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival has received 150+ submissions from 28 counties,  including feature films, short films, animation, children-made films, youth-made films, music videos, and screenplays. Since its ince...

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SIFF casts Ginny Krieger in Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Executive Director role

Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has named longtime SIFF Co-Director Ginny Krieger its new Executive Director.   “I am extremely happy and honored to step into the Executive Director’s role at Sonoma International Film Festival,” said Krieger. “With the continued support of our Board and capable staff, we will continue to bring world-class festival events to Sonoma." Krieger began her career with SIFF as a Board of Directors...

 

MISMFF 2022, 04: Announcing the Jury for the 2022 film festival

MISMFF 2022, 04: Announcing the Jury for the 2022 film festival With the Mestia International Short & Mountain Film Festival a fortnight away, we present the esteemed Jury that will officiate this year, and pick the winners. HERVÉ SCHNEID, ACE. Award-winning editor, Hervé Schneid is one of the most respected editors working in films today. He has collaborated with a number of directors, including Sally Potter, Lars Von Trier, Mike Figgis, Regis Wargnier, Bille August, Jea...

Julianne Moore President of the Venezia 79 International Jury

Julianne Moore will preside the Venezia 79 International Jury with members Mariano Cohn, Leonardo Di Costanzo, Audrey Diwan, Leila Hatami, Kazuo Ishiguro, Rodrigo Sorogoyen   American actress Julianne Moore will be the president of the International Jury of the Competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival (August 31 – September 10, 2022), which will assign the Golden Lion for Best Film, as well as other official awards.   Academy Award (Still Al...

 

 

Film Festival Veteran Carl Spence Named Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Artistic Director

  Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has tapped Carl Spence as its new Artistic Director, assuming the role from Kevin W. McNeely, who will transition to Director Emeritus.   “The enthusiasm and passion of Kevin McNeely and Co-Director Ginny Krieger, along with the entire festival team, was infectious and reminded me of the early days of my festival film career,” said Spence. “I look forward to joining the team and continuing the traditi...

 

 

VIDEO Interview with Guillaume Esmiol Marché du Film Co Executive Director

...Guillaume Esmiol in conversation with Bruno Chatelin, about Guillaume's background in tech, media and innovation (with the TF1 Group), developping the new features in the current Marché du Film 2022 and the plans for the future edition which he will be running solo (with his team). He currently serves as co executive director of the Marché du Film and will take over from Jérôme Paillard who was having his last year in office. Bruno Chatelin was able to sit do... 

"Why you need to be screened at Festivals" A Masterclass with Bruno Chatelin at Bangkok Doc

Bruno Chatelin filmfestivals.com co founder former head of SONY AND fox theatrical distribution shared his festival experience and advice for an hour to participants of BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AWARDS 2021 THE VIDEO WIL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR OUR AUDIENCE YOUTUBE CHANNEL OF BRUNO'S INTERVIEWS           ...

 

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"Aurora's Sunrise": a Genocide documentary with animation, was the sensation and the discovery of the 2022 Golden Apricot Fest

"Review by Alex Deleon  "Aurora's Sunrise":   a Genocide documentary with animation, was the sensation and the discovery of the 2022 Golden Apricot film festival in Yerevan.  More than a genocide tale, it is one of the long suppression and eventual resurrection of the life and testimony of an indomitable genocide survivor, Aurora Mardiganian (a.k.a Arshaluys Mardigian) ,  who lived to retell her tale at age 83, when an Armenian American scholar f...

 

New poster for Pierre et Jeanne by Clémentine Célarié

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Best of Show Award from Indiefest for Clémentine Célarié (France): Pierre Et Jeanne

Pierre et Jeanne – Clémentine Célarié Félicitations to BEST OF SHOW winner Clémentine Célarié for her impactful feature film Pierre et Jeanne! Acclaimed actress turned filmmaker she has skillfully delivered a film with outstanding craft and memorable performances! See more about it here: www.TheIndieFEST.com Clémentine Célarié (France), Pierre et Jeanne, Film Feature – The Roland family liv...

 

 

Time is Eternal tops the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival winning the four top awards

"Bravo to all IFFA Winners 2022 and special congratulations to Daniel Lir, Bayou Bennett and Berite Labelle fow winning best film, best direction, best actress and best set design, trully deserved! Bruno Chatelin Filmfestivals.com   ...

 

 

Return to Eden by Jeff Gross wins the Award of Excellence at IndieFest

Another one of Bruno Chatelin's BEST FOR FESTS awarded on the festival circuit! Jeff Gross' first feature wins its first award on the circuit. The film was completed early April 2022 and was introduced to Cannes Market. BRAVO to this season’s AWARD OF EXCELLENCE winners! A talented group of filmmakers who delivered works that excelled in story-telling and technical craft. The judges wish to extend their congratulations. See them here: http://TheIndieFEST.com Watch the Traile...

 

BLONDE by Andrew Dominik, starring Ana de Armas will premiere in Deauville

  2022 © Netflix Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, BLONDE boldly reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe, exploring the split between her public and private selves.   www.festival-deauville.com ...

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GTA22 Nominees Announced

The full nominations are below. Best Action “Bullet Train” – Sony/Columbia Pictures, Ignition Creative “Red Notice” – “Teamwork”, NETFLIX, JAX “The Batman” – Warner Bros., BOND “The Matrix Resurrections” – “Free”, Warner Brothers Pictures, Big Picture Entertainment “Top Gun: Maverick” – “Back”, Paramount Pictures, AV Squad Best Animation/Family “CO...

 

 

Jesse Eisenberg to receive The Deauville Talent Award

  © Gareth Cattermole by Getty Images  Actor of Intranquillity   With more roles under his belt than years alive, Jesse Eisenberg (literally “mountain of steel”) today finds himself at the summit of an exceptional career amid the landscape of American cinema. In 38 years, this hyperactive actor, who is also a director, author and journalist, has relentlessly transformed himself, delving into the buried, complex truth at the heart of his characters, confr...

 

 

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival Awards

Here are the Winners and Runner-Ups   Supreme Award Winner: Jason Loftus (Eternal Spring) Runner Up: George Gittoes (No Bad Guys), Runner Up: Daizy Gedeon (Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour) Runner Up: Sonita Gale (Hostile) Best Australian Documentary Winner: The Power of Activism (Steven Pasvolsky) Runner Up: No Bad Guys (George Gittoes) Runner Up: Paper City (...

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Haryana, Review: But for Alia

Haryana, Review: But for Alia She is not in the film. Reading the names of the cast, you will realise and confirm this fact. But then why this head-line? Because Alia Bhatt is the premise of almost one-third of the film, the last one third, that is, and her name is mentioned at least 100 times in the dialogue. Now that is not fair, you might grumble. The film is titled Haryana, isn’t it? Well, there is a lot of Haryana and a lot of Aliana in the movie. A well-intentioned film, with seve...

 

 

Bullet Train, Review: Brad luck Pitt

Bullet Train, Review: Brad luck Pitt A Japanese book adapted into an American film, with Brad Pitt in the leading role, set on a high speed train, with armed and dangerous Mafia agents and gangsters on board, seems to be the menu for a high-octane entertainer. And for once, a film delivers most of what it promises. It is a quaint mix of mayhem, mirth and thrills. Bullet Train re-works the gangster genre with a twist that is so obvious that you wonder why did nobody think of it before. And tha...

MISMFF 2022, 03: The 2021 five-member Jury, which makes way for the 2022 five

MISMFF 2022, 03: The 2021 five-member Jury, which makes way for the 2022 five An eminent five-member Jury judged the entries at the Mestia International Short & Mountain Film Festival (MISMFF) last year. As usual, judging is an onerous, albeit honourable, task. These were the five. You will meet the 2022 Jury in this column. Just wath this space. ...

 

Ek Villain Returns, Review: V for Villain, Q for Qiran

Ek Villain Returns, Review: V for Villain, Q for Qiran What do you call a serial killer? An Assistant Commissioner of Police, at a public forum, shows a picture of Rakesh Mahadkar, the serial killer in Ek Villain (2014), calls him “A “Villain,” as if Archimedes’ spirit has entered his body and he actually wanted to say “Eureka!” That does not mean that the new serial killer will get caught in the next few seconds. No way. It will be six months before he is ...

 

MISMFF 2022, 02: Georgia’s rich film heritage and list of 2021 festival winners

MISMFF 2022, 02: Georgia’s rich film heritage and list of 2021 festival winners While the countdown has begun for the second Mestia International Short & Mountain Film Festival (MISMFF), some interesting facts about Georgia deserve mention. Documentary films have been made in Georgia since 1908, though the first feature was made in 1916. There was a period when 150 feature films and documentaries were shot a year, in a country of merely five million people. Indians were really exp...

 

 

MISMFF 2022, 01: Film fest returns to the Mysterious, Magical Mountains of Mestia, Georgia

MISMFF 2022, 01: Film fest returns to the Mysterious, Magical Mountains of Mestia, Georgia Confession: I had not heard about Mestia at all till I learnt about the Mestia International Short & Mountain Film Festival (MISMFF). And it is already in its second edition! So, where is Mestia? Mestia is a municipality, a ‘townlet’ in western Georgia, in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. Mestia, as well as the whole Svaneti, has a very old history. Distinguished by its amazing, beauti...

 

 

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PIERRE ET JEANNE by Clémentine Célarié

First Feature film 2022 99 minutes

France 2021 99 minutes  First feature film by Clémentine Célarié, produced by Matthieu Rubin - Sazia Films.

Starring Loris FREEMAN, Elodie GODART, Clémentine CÉLARIÉ, Philippe UCHAN, Mathieu AMALRIC, Sergi LOPEZ, Dominique PINON, Tom LEEB, Jacqueline CORADO, Marie DURET...

Sibling Rivalry and truth untold emerge after the unexpected inheritance of Jeanne

"Pierre et Jeanne" recounts the devastation caused by an inheritance intended for Jeanne, Pierre's younger sister. This poisoned gift from a friend of the parents will instill discord, jealousy, discord and sibling rivalry until an untold truth is revealed.

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RETURN TO EDEN written and directed by Jeff Gross: 87 minutes April 2022

Starring Gary Kohn, Jade Struck, Claude Duhamel, Jim Kinney...

Jeff Gross is a novelist and film maker. He has several writing collaborations with Roman Polanski to his name, including "Frantic" and "Bitter Moon"
Returning to the small town of Eden, Oregon after 30 years in France,  Josef, a writer, filmmaker, and self-described permanent exile, tries his best to fit in. Unable to write,  the world is so crazy that he can't keep up, he starts coaching the girls' tennis team at one of the local high schools. Lonely, adrift, he develops a friendship with Hope, a remarkable woman who dances in Puritan Eden's only strip club.  But as the dark clouds of fascism roll in, rumors run rampant, and soon enough, inevitably, the two worlds collide, with tragic consequences.

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HOT MONEY by Susan Kucera (director of Jeff Bridges Living in the future’s past)

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, General Wesley Clark and his son Wes Clark Jr. take us on a journey through the complicated realities of our financial system and its profound exposure to climate change. Hot Money outs the whole game, the whole charade, the whole crapshoot of the money system with all the humor and intelligence of a New Yorker cartoon. Combined with the wisdom of international business experts and academics, Hot Money is rich with historical context. It severs the knot of economic and political forces that may lead to societal collapse.

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12TH HOUR narrated by David Morse

Documentary by Susan Kucera (director of Jeff Bridges Living in the future’s past)

USA July 2021 51 minutes 48 seconds

Much of our population currently lives with hopeful delusions about climate change. These delusions, many of which are built in by evolution, hamper our ability to meaningfully address the problem.

Our brains evolved to solve short-term challenges for our survival. Climate change is a long-term challenge to our survival. Can we bridge the gap between these modes of thinking?

Emmy-nominated actor David Morse narrates the brutally honest 12th hour with insight from noted evolutionary biologists, climate scientists, cognitive researchers and psychologists.

Visionary thinkers like Peter Russell, Dr. Paul Piff, Dr. Kari Norgaard and dozens of the brightest minds in academia lay out an unflinching look at mankind: our past, our abilities, our shortcomings and what may be humankind's final destination.

If we have any hope to survive the changes we’ve locked in to our climate, we need to be honest with ourselves and our limitations. The 12th Hour lays out our biases so that we may overcome them.

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ENOUGH Lebanon's Darkest Hour
 

Documentary by Daisy Gedeon second feature documentary
Australia  june 2021 90 minutes (in post)
 

ENOUGH! Lebanon’s Darkest Hour follows Australian-Lebanese filmmaker Daizy Gedeon’s personal and independent introspection into how her ancestral homeland, the place her family was forced to flee in the 1970s because of the Civil War, has ended up in a state of complete catastrophe. It is a story of awakening in which Daizy is forced to abandon her idealism about Lebanon and face the cold, harsh truth about the country’s dark underbelly which is its most sinister enemy.

Daizy prosecutes the case against the corrupt political class which has reduced a proud people to beg for garbage collection instead of greatness and negotiate potholes rather than peace.

ENOUGH! is the plea and the prayer, the feeling and fierce determination of the 4.5 million Lebanese in Lebanon as well as the 16 million members of the Lebanese diaspora scattered around the world, whose hearts continue to bleed for a homeland they are desperate to return to and so deeply want to believe in...once again.

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The Sound of Us directed by Chris Gero

"The Sound of Us" illustrates that during this critical time in world and U.S. history, music gives sound to hope and courage, allows us to grieve and be honest, and is the great, universal language that unites us all.

As the world grapples with unrest the profound truth remains that, through music, we are not alone.

The Sound of Us weaves inspiring stories about the beauty and goodness of music with interviews and performances by artists such as Ben Folds, Sarah McLachlan, Avery*Sunshine, Eric Whitacre, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Hiromi, Antonio Sanchez, Butch Walker, Will Wells, Patti Smith, and many more. Combined, these powerful vignettes illustrate how music heals us, gives us hope for the future through our children, keeps our heritage and history alive, allows us to have the most difficult of conversations, sheds light on current struggles, and continues to invite us back to the thing that unites us all - music.

The film is directed by Chris Gero, a Grammy nominated, American music industry executive, concert producer, record producer, songwriter, film director and composer, founder of Yamaha Entertainment Group of America and Chief Artist Relations Executive for Yamaha Artist Relations Group

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INVISIBLE HAND  by Matthew Taylor
director of The Creepy Line, Marcel Duchamp the art of the possible, Safeguard an electoral debate...

USA  28 minutes August 2021

Zero Gravity USA first film directed by Thomas Verrette

74 minutes First feature documentary USA April 2021

A diverse group of middle-school students go on the journey of a lifetime when they compete in a nationwide competition sponsored by MIT to code satellites aboard the International Space Station.

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Des partenariats forts avec les plus grands festivals et marchés

Nous sommes très fiers des bonnes relations et des partenariats signé avec les plus grands festivals et marchés : Venice Production Bridge, FestForums Santa Barbara, AFM, Animaze, Tallinn Black Night International Film Festival, Houston WorldFest, Fantasporto, et Cannes Market bien entendu et beaucoup d'autres. Nous sommes heureux de pouvoir grace à ces parteneriats pouvoir apporter news et dailies à ...

 

Jesse Eisenberg recevra un Deauville Talent Award !

© Gareth Cattermole by Getty Images  Acteur de l’intranquillité   Avec plus de rôles que d’années au compteur de la vie, Jesse Eisenberg (« montagne d’acier » littéralement) est aujourd’hui au sommet d’une carrière exceptionnelle dans le paysage du cinéma américain. En trente-huit ans, cet acteur hyperactif également metteur en scène, auteur, journaliste&h...

Découvrez les films de la compétition du 48ème Festival de Deauville

Depuis 1995, année où le festival est devenu compétitif, nous avons toujours eu l’ambition de présenter le meilleur du cinéma américain indépendant. Les cinéastes de cette édition, dont huit font leurs premiers films, ont à cœur de donner une réponse artistique aux questions que pose le monde. Interrogeant l’avenir, les filmeurs regardent l’enfance et la jeunesse avec une acuité troubl...