Revolutionizing the world of digital production technology, Sony CineAlta is
the distinguished recipient of the 2003 Sonic Foundry Outstanding Technical
Achievement Award to be presented at the 24th annual Banff Television Festival,
June 8 – 13. The announcement was made during a special presentation at
the Japan Prize in Tokyo by Pat Ferns, president and CEO of the Banff Television
Foundation.
“Marrying cinematography with digital high definition imaging, Sony...
2003 will bring three anniversaries for the Berlin producer Regina Ziegler:
her company Ziegler Film, which was founded in 1973, will celebrates thirty
years in the business; "Erotic Tales" short film program conceived
in 1993 turns 10 and shooting will wrap on the 30th film. The series of films
has been shown at all the main festivals around the world for some years.
Several internationally renowned directors, including Bob Rafelson (Wet),
Jos Stelling (The Waitin...
At the National Film Theatre (NFT) on Tuesday November 12th, as part of the
46th Regus London Film Festival, Thespian X won the TCM Classic Shorts
competition for the best short film of 2002. Hugh Grant, Ewan McGregor and the
cream of the British Film Industry were on the judging panel for this prestigious
award.
TCM Classic Shorts is just in its third year but has already become one of
the greatest prizes in the European short film calendar attracting a judging
panel ...
I Don't Know Jack, the fascinating documentary that illuminates the
mystery surrounding the life and death of the enigmatic character actor, Jack
Nance -- best known for his shocking hair and starring role in David Lynch's
first film Eraserhead -- began a special midnight run on Friday and Saturday
nights at the Sunset Laemmle 5 Theaters November 8 & 9.
This powerful documentary directed by 26 year old newcomer Chris Leavens, features
interviews and conversations with Nanc...
Latino Film Festival regrets the cancellation of personal appearances by Luis
Dabo and Humberto Solas when they were Visas to Chilean Actor and Cuban Director
were refused. The Board of the Latino Film Festival regrets to announce that
the appearances of both Chilean Actor Luis Dabo (Loco Fever) and Cuban
Director Humberto Solas (Honey for Oshun) have had to be cancelled due
to immigration issues.
The Opening Night appearance by Dabo was cancelled on November 1, however his...
After having premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September, Stephen Frears' Dirty Pretty Things has premiered on home territory at a gala evening during the 16-day London Film Festival. There were high hopes that this latest film, set in contemporary London, would be a return to the form of the London trilogy (My Beautiful Laundrette, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid and Prick Up Your Ears) following the more recent Hollywood years. Frears takes a look at immigrants in London, invisible workers pop...
"The Belgians Are Coming, The Belgians Are Coming" may not strike
the same Cold War fear that Norman Jewison's famed satiric film of the 1960s
did with the Russians, but the Belgians, at least the Belgian film auteurs,
have certainly landed on the shores of Manhattan with a vengeance.
All this is part of an ambitious program that began this past weekend at the
Walter Reade Theater, ground zero for local film events as sponsored by the
Film Society of Lincoln Center. The seri...
Bruno Dumont, writer and director of Life of Jesus and Humanity
(winner of Grand Jury, Best Actor, Best Actress Prizes at Cannes 1999), is currently
shooting his third feature film in 29 Palms, California. The film stars Katerina
Golubeva (Pola X) and David Wissak, and is Dumont's first film to be
shot entirely in the US.
Filmed among the desolate beauty of Joshua Tree National Park and the city
of 29 Palms, California, Twenty Nine Palms uses the dramatic immensity
and ...
November brings one of the most notable Film Festivals to the LA/Southern California
area. The AFI (American Film Institute) started off their festival this year
with a film by Denzel Washington, his upcoming release Antwone Fisher.
Multiple stars arrived - despite the rain - to salute the honored actor stretching
his wings to new directorial horizons, even if the film is getting lukewarm
reviews.
Attending the opening night festivities were Director/Producer/star, Denzel
...
The 13th Stockholm International Film Festival kicks off November 14 with more
than 150 films, seminars and festivities. In 2001 the festival scored an all-time-high
with 80,000 visitors and for their viewing, this year's event includes 68 films
by first time filmmakers and Scandinavian premieres of more than 100 films.
Julie Taymore's Frida, a portrait of Frida Kahlo starring Salma Hayeck
which debuted and opened Venice 2002 in August will also open this year's Stockholm
...
The organizing committee of Pusan International Film Festival sifted through "another magnificent odyssey of brilliant films from all
over the world" to find films to commence and to conclude the 7th PIFF. The opening film is The Coast Guard, a new feature from Kim Ki-Duk, Korean filmmaker who is recognized for his visually
imaginative and extraordinary style, along with his frank portrayal and unnerving
use of controversial subject matter. For the closing film, Dolls, the
latest...
The European Film Academy announced the nominations in the major categories
for the European Film Awards 2002. Bend It Like Beckham - a big crowd
pleaser picking up many audience awards on the festival circuit, Bloody Sunday
- Berlin Golden Bear winner, and The Magdalene Sisters - Venice Golden
Lion winner, represent the UK in force for the Best European Film of the year.
Decidedly missing from the category is the other festival hit, Sweet Sixteen.
Talk to Her and The Man...
Israeli title Broken Wings by Nir Bergman surfaced the grand winner
at the 15th edition of Tokyo's International Film Festival. The winner of the
Tokyo Grand Prix/The Governor of Tokyo Award and the winner of the Best Director
Award were also awarded Gold and Bronze Kirin Prize Statues. Additionally, all
winners were presented with digital cameras. Although Harrison Ford was a last
minute no-show, the Festival was pleased with it's opening ceremony attended
by Steven Spie...
The 51st International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg is this year paying
homage to the Chinese master director, Zhang Yimou. Just before the German release
of his most recent film, Happy Times, a large number of his many prize-winning
and internationally known films can be seen. The director, named by the "Times"
in 1988 in its famous list of the ten most influential people on the planet,
will be honoured with a gala evening and be presented with the out-of-competition
...
Ken Loach has once again made a film that speaks loud and clear to audiences all over the world. From its Cannes premiere where it was crowned with the Best Screenplay Award, to Dinard in France where the Festival honored Ken Loach with a mini-retrospective, to the Denver Festival in the USA where it was garnered with the Krzysztof Kieslowski Award for Best European Film, to Valladolid in Spain picking up the Golden Spike for Best Feature, and fresh off the London press, the BIFA Best British In...
Some of the most important film titles for the next season had their world
premieres at the Mifed market in Milan. Italian cinema had increased sales in
international territories and an impressive increase in buyers attendance was
led by the presence of Harvey Weinstein (Miramax) at Mifed for the first time.
The 69th edition of Mifed, the International Film and Audiovisual Market, ended
on a successful note because of three important reasons; the quality of the
films show...
The 14th Cineffable Lesbian Film Festival - a women only event offering mixed
screenings during the year - provided a rich program this year with 69 films
from 15 different countries. With over 4,000 members Cineffable prides itself
on being the First Lady of France. The Festival is run by some 50 Cineffable
staff volunteer and all decisions are made collectively.
The festival kicked off with a riveting performance by French musician MA,
a video, sound installation accompani...
Now entering its 46th year, the Regus London Film Festival showcases the best
in recent movies from around the world, welcoming international filmmakers,
writers and actors live on-stage. With over 200 films from almost 50 countries
and special gala events presented during 16 days from November 6 - 21, this
non-competitive festival spotlights the spectrum of world cinema.
Opening the event is Stephen Frears Dirty Pretty Things which premiered
in competition at the 2002 Veni...
Cast, produced and edited by Eva Vives, Five Feet High was such a genuine
experience for both Eva and director Peter Sollett - then students at New York
University - that they often talked about exploring the subject further. The
film did remarkably well on the festival circuit picking up a number of prizes,
notably the Cannes Cinefondation Award, where in residence Peter developed the
feature Raising Victor Vargas (aka Long Way Home). Filmfestivals.com
met with Eva at Ca...
The short film Five Feet High and Rising introduced us to Victor Vargas
in 1999. In Raising Victor Vargas (aka Long Way Home) Victor is now 16
and stumbling through his first genuine love relationship. The original title
Long Way Home was changed to Raising Victor Vargas to prevent
any confusion with another new American release and no matter which title, the
film has made an impressive showing on the festival scene, from its premiere
in the Certain Regard section at Cann...
Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of Miramax, attended MIFED for the first time,
and chose the market to showcase the world premiere of Chicago by Rob
Marshall in the city cinema Splendor, for a strictly private audience. It represented
an important trend for MIFED this year, where most of the important international
companies chose the Milan event for their sales and distribution.
Good sales results for the Italians: Intramovies continued deals on The
Last Kiss by Gabriele Mucc...
The International Jury of the 47th Valladolid International Film Festival,
formed by Marcelo Camorino (Argentina), Ana Fernández (Spain), Leonardo
García Tsao (Mexico), Angelo Libertini (Italy), Beki Probst (Switzerland),
Rosa Regàs (Spain) And Alain Vannier (France), has decided to grant the
following awards to films in the official feature and short selections:
By unanimous decision, Prix UIP Valladolid to the best European short
film
At Dawning by...
Thanks to the support of the MEDIA Programme, Cineuropa.org, the new European
film and audiovisual portal, was launched during the last edition of the Cannes
Film Festival. One of the services organised by Cineuropa.org, and developed
with support from ACE, EAVE, EUROPEAN PITCH POINT/SCRIPT HOUSE and the MEDITERRANEAN
FILM INSTITUTE is a meeting place for screenwriters and producers.
The aim of this service is to create, via the cineuropa.org web site, a shared
meeting plac...
At Mifed, all eyes are on the re-release of Luigi Comencini’s 1975 film
Le avventure di Pinocchio
The 69th international cinema and audiovisual market – MIFED – is
well and truly under way after its official opening at the Milan Fairgrounds
on 3 November. The show runs till Thursday the 7th.
The atmosphere is as usual seriously business-oriented, but a rare event deserves
to be mentioned: French actor Guillaume Canet is at the Fairgrounds to present
his firs...
Are you going to be at the 69th MIFED in Milan?
MEDIA Salles takes pleasure in inviting you for an aperitif for the new issue
of the Newsletter 'European Cinema Journal' no. 4/2002
5 NOVEMBER 2002 AT 5.00 PM at the MEDIA Stand B51
Amongst the topics covered in this issue: a report on the workshop "Mobile
Phones and Internet: will they help boost cinema audiences?", organised
by MEDIA Salles at the 59th Venice Film Festival, and details on the cinema
market in Eastern...
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