German actor August Diehl arriving on red carpet in former Berlinale sponsor BMW.
The Berlin International Film Festival and BMW Group Partnership Ends after Four Successful Years
With the Berlinale 2013, the four-year commitment of BMW Group as principal partner of the Berlin International Film Festival drew to a splendid close. By providing around one hundred vehicles, the BMW Group made it possible for the stars to arrive at the Red Carpet in style. And with BMW as its host, the G...
BREAKFAST WITH BAUER on the set of ‘The Lookalike’ (2013).
In the midst of eating a Craft Service egg-white omelet, actor Steven Bauer (‘Scarface’, 1983; ‘Traffic’, 2000; ‘Breaking Bad’, 2011; ‘Ray Donovan’, 2013) spoke about his experience filming in New Orleans on the set of Australian director Richard Gray’s new film ‘The Lookalike’.
ME: How do you feel being on the set of ‘The Lookalike’&nbs...
The First Time Fest, FTF, was held this year in New York City from March 1-4 at the prestigious Players Club for the panels, meeting, and the opening and closing awards ceremonies while at nearby a multiplex cinema all screenings took place. In four days 12 feature length documentaries and films by first time film makers from North and Latin America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia competed for the Grand Prize and numerous other FTF awards. Among the noteworthy entries was t...
Just a heads up that the show I directed for the BIO Channel, "Look Who's Stalking", premieres on March 31st with the next episode on April 7th.
Their promo dept just released 6 clips today that you can see here: http://www.biography.com/tv/look-whos-stalking
Do watch the full episodes on TV, if you can...Not sure what number is the BIO Channel in your area...You'll have to consult your cable or satellite guide in the US, Canada, & the UK.
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City of Lights, City of Angels (COL·COA) has confirmed the program of documentary features and its palate of short films, programmed to accompany films in competition, and will also participate in the short films competition as well. The 17th edition of the festival runs April 15-22 at the Directors Guild of America.
-COL·COA.doc: FRENCH DOCUMENTARIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD
Three films will round up the documentary section at COL·COA 2013:
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Aspen Film announced today the finalists invited to screen at Aspen Shortsfest 2013, April 9-14, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen and the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale. More than 2,800 submissions from around the world were considered, and 83 short films, representing more than 30 countries and exploring more, were ultimately selected for this year's International Competition. From recognizable actors (Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, J.K. Simmons) to emerging directors, the 2013 edit...
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Aleksandr Sokurov will return to Locarno after winning a Leopard of Honor in 2006, and will participate in several events of L’immagine e la parola. The evening of 26 March the prominent Russian filmmaker will introduce the screening of his latest film Faust, Golden Lion at the 2011 Venice Festival. The evening will start at 20:30 at Teatro Kursaal (Locarno) and will be preced...
2013 Festival Celebrates Local Heroes and Welcomes Back Beloved Filmmakers with What Maisie Knew, Before Midnight and Inequality For All
The 56th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 25 - May 9) has announced the films forming its highly-anticipated Big Nights series. Things kick off with the Opening Night presentation of returning Bay Area duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel&...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL®- OCT 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2013
The 17th Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL is now open for submissions in the follow genres: Features (all genres including animation, drama, comedy, horror), Docs, and Shorts (including animation).
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With film presentations taking place in the heart of Hollywood, the Festival presents a ...
The Hollywood Film Festival announced the appointment of Fest veteran Jon Fitzgerald as Executive Director of the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Festival.
Jon's experience in the online, film festival, and worldwide film communities will be a great asset to the growth and new direction of our Festival,said Carlos de Abreu, founder of the Hollywood Film Festival.
As a co-founder and former executive director of Slamdance, AFI Fest, Santa Barbara and Abu Dhabi film fest...
What do you like about independent film?
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Jon's experience in the online, film festival, and worldwide fil...
A corresponding order has been signed by Head of Kharkiv Regional Council, Head of the Festival Organizational Committee Sergii Chernov. The order introduces amendments to the Regulation of “Dytiatko” Festival Conduction covering not only competition program broadening but also improvement of technical requirements for the works submitted for competition. Duration of work in the "Best children's film" - up to 120 minutes.
The works submitted for the participati...
Interview with director Cristian Mungiu
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu is a prolific filmmaker with each of his feature films having held premiers at the Cannes Film Festival. His first feature ‘Occident’ (2002) screened in the Directors Fortnight at Cannes. He later won the Palme d’Or for his film ‘Four Months, Three Weeks and Two Days’ (2007). His most recent film ‘Beyond the Hills’ (2012) was nominated for the Palme d’Or and won aw...
HOLY MOTORS (2012) premiered in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival.
HOLY MOTORS:
Is it gratuitous shock-value pomp or high surrealistic cinematic genius? You decide…
A swarthy dwarfish (though not a dwarf) Parisian, ‘Monsieur Oscar’ (played by Denis Lavant), lives for the night like some kind of vampire or ancient fiend feeding off humanity’s basest Chthonic nature. By day he is a loving father to his teenaged daughter, but by night a creature, mon...
Aki Kaurismäki is best known for his oeuvre of films including: ‘Leningrad Cowboys Go America’ (1989), ‘The Man Without A Past’ (2002), which ran in competition at Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Oscar in 2002, and his most recent film ‘Le Havre' (2011), which ran in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
Recently, I interviewed Aki in Thessaloniki, Greece over cigarettes and the smoke of passing ships as we discussed politics, ...
The international singsong hit ‘The Sapphires’ (2012) held its world premier last year at the 65th Cannes Film Festival and its North American premier at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The film is about a native Australian all-female soul band that travels to Vietnam during the Vietnam War to uplift the morale of the soldiers fighting there, during which time these young talented soul-sisters find greater meaning to their own life and have the time of thei...
16TH SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO OPEN WITH:
ARIEL VROMEN’S “THE ICEMAN” AND
CLOSES WITH NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF “A MONKEY ON MY SHOULDER”
FEST TO HONOR ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE DEMIÁN BICHIR WITH SPOTLIGHT AWARD:
The Sonoma International Film Festival (April 10-14) is proud to open their 16th edition with The Iceman, directed by Ariel Vromen and starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans and James Franco, and will present ...
by Quendrith Johnson
Since actor/producer Jamie Kennedy was in David O. Russell's Persian Gulf war movie "Three Kings," it seemed only fitting to catch up with him and get his reaction to Russell's recent Oscar success with "Silver Linings Playbook." "I'm not surprised," Kennedy said, "and I'm really excited for him. He's so hot right now."
While you may know Jamie Kennedy from his comedy performances (as in: The Jamie Kennedy Exper...
"Found Objects" will play the Comfortable Shorts screening series in Melbourne, Australia in May 2013. Shot by Brandon Bondehagen on the Canon C300, the film stars Emanuele Secci, a Sardinian-born actor known in Italy for his popular fastweb.it spot with George Clooney. The film also stars 5x Emmy Award winner Joey D'Auria and British actress Jo-Anne Krupa.
For more info on the film and to see a trailer: http://www.dawnwestlake.com/dawnwestlake/rondecana/films/foundobjects/index.h...
In Germany we say: „Fußball ist die schönste Nebensache der Welt“ (an English translation could be: „Football is the nicest minor matter in the world”). Others are sometimes more radical – like the Scottish ex-player Bill Shankly: Is football a matter of life and death? „I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.”
For sure is that soccer has I side, which is no laughing matter &nda...
Is sex possible after kids? That is the question. Writer/Director/Producer Jeremy Lalonde tackles this very enigma in his latest feature film ‘Sex After Kids’ (2013). The film held its world premier in Santa Barbara last month at the 28th SBIFF. I recently interviewed Jeremy about this titillating romantic sex comedy. Here is what he had to say:
ME: What first inspired you to make this film? Was it based on personal events or people you know?
JEREMY: I knew I want...
Is sex possible after kids? That is the question. Writer/Director/Producer Jeremy Lalonde tackles this very enigma in his latest feature film ‘Sex After Kids’ (2013). The film held its world premier in Santa Barbara last month at the 28th SBIFF. I recently interviewed Jeremy about this titillating romantic sex comedy. Here is what he had to say:
ME: What first inspired you to make this film? Was it based on personal events or people you know?
JEREMY: I knew I want...
By Maria Esteves - March 18, 2013
The 12th Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF 2013) will be held at venues in New York, April 17 - 28, 2013. Presented by American Express, the festival supports emerging and established directors from around the world promoting New York City as a major filmmaking center. This year's festival will showcase 22 narratives, 12 documentaries, 59 shorts, panel discussions, special events, online screenings, real time video streaming, free events, awards ceremony,...
