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This year we lost many of those who have been such an important part of creating European cinema. Some were able to look back on a long and fulfilled life, others were taken way too young, through violence, unexpectedly. Some we all knew, others worked in less visible places. All of them did the same: They created European cinema with all their heart. As a community of people loving European film, we won’t let them go unmentioned. We remember their names, their work, the people they were. ...
Video & photo by James Nelson in Park City
Lauriette from La Bala Magazine, spanish correspondent in Sundance.
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Reach out to any of the film commissions below to meet them while they're at Sundance!
Attending Film USA Member Film Commissions:
Sara Hamilton Minnesota Film Commission
Virginia Pearce, Utah Film Commission
Derek Mellus, Utah Film Commission
Marco Giron - Miami Film Commission
Allison Whitmer - Montana Film Commission
Steph Shannon - Kansas City Film Office
Jennifer Loren - Cherokee Nation Film Office
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Golsa Sarabi is an international star and an action actor, who was born in Tehran, Iran and now resides in Los Angeles. Golsa boasts a diverse experience in performing arts, which includes film, stage, producing and scriptwriting. She was one of the executive producers on the film Dreams I Never Had and was nominated for the Best Actress Award at the Burbank International Film Festival for her lead role opposite Malcolm...
The book Punto de Vista publishes every year will also deal with his career, as yet little known in Spain
Punto de Vista is to devote one of the two retrospectives in this year's edition, held from 27th March to 1st April 2023, to the work of Peter Nestler (b. Germany, 1937), in a programme showcasing the films he made together with his wife Zsóka Nestler (b. Hungary, 1944), as well as with other collaborators. This is one of the most important bodies of work in contemporary Euro...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promoted Jenny Galante
to Executive Vice President, Revenue and Business Development, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced.
Galante will report directly to Kramer.
In this newly created position, Galante will drive global revenue growth for the Academy across platforms, including special events, Academy member initiatives, international programs, digital platforms, the Academy Screening Room, talent development and inclusion programs, an...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.
Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. The 2022 class is 44% women, 37% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and t...
JIMMY KIMMEL RETURNS TO HOST 95TH OSCARS®
THE OSCARS IS SET TO AIR LIVE ON MARCH 12, 2023, ON ABC
LOS ANGELES, CA – Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show host and producer Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 95th Oscars®, executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner announced today. Kimmel hosted back-to-back broadcasts in 2017 (89th Awards) and 2018 (90th Awards). Molly McNearney will also...
Producer Janet Yang was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors.
“Janet is a tremendously dedicated and strategic leader who has an incredible record of service at the Academy. She has been instrumental in launching and elevating several Academy initiatives on membership recruitment, governance, and equity, diversity, and inclusion,” noted Academy CEO Bill Kramer. “I am thrilled that sh...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promoted Jeanell English to Executive Vice President, Impact and Inclusion, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced today. English will report directly to Kramer.
In this newly created position, English will lead the Academy’s initiatives designed to address underrepresentation across the industry and to discover, empower, and advance the work of emerging and diverse film artists. As part of this portfolio, English will oversee the Academy&r...
THE ACADEMY ELECTS 2022–2023 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced its newly elected 2022–2023 Board of Governors. The governors will take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term.
Elected to the Board for the first time:
Marlee Matlin, Actors Branch
Richard Hicks, Casting Directors Branch
Dion Beebe, Cinematographers Branch
Jason Reitman, Directors Branch
Chris Hegedus, Documentary Branch
Na...
Previous award winners "The Shape of Water," and "The Green Book," went on to win the Academy Award. "The Fablemans" with Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle and Judd Hirsch is a worthy selection as it exemplifies the underlying them of this year's festival celebrating the Magic of Cinema.
That’s what movies do, elevate our perceptions, thrill our senses, perhaps revealing incites we might not see on the evening news....
Nadereh Hakim Elahi, Alidoosti's mother, announced the release of this prominent actress via a story shared on Instagram.
The acclaimed star's attorney, Zahra Minooei, tweeted as well about the temporary release of Alidoosti, writing, "Today, my client Ms. Taraneh Alidoosti will be released from Evin Prison after posting bail."
The TV and cinema personality was arrested on 17 December, 2022 for the expression of solidarity with nationwide protests.
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Our film "When the Woodlark Sings" was selected on The Rome International Movie Awards in Rome, Italy and received the AWARD as BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR and the AWARD as BEST MYSTERY FILM! We are thrilled and grateful for the double Award! Great appreciation goes to the cast and crew as well as to our supporters!
☞ Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0
☞ Watch the music-video: https://youtu.be/sDsy_MdP4gE
More information: https://heidelerche-film...
New Year’s Special: Distributor Anil Thadani in an exclusive interview with Siraj Syed, Part I
Reclusive film distributor Anil Thadani, who is known to avoid the media, talks to Siraj Syed about himself, his business and issues facing the film industry. Anil distributed films some 30 films in 2022, including blockbusters like KGF Chapter 2, Bhool Bhulaiya 2 and Kantara.
Siraj: What do the letters ‘a a’ in your company’s name, ‘a a films’, stand for?
Anil:...
Annual Spring Festival Returns March 29-April 2, 2023;
“Wildcat” and “Women Talking” to Play at Winter Screening Series
Variety has announced that its “10 Producers to Watch” panel will be held at the 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival on Friday, March 31, recognizing the most impactful scripted producers over the past year. In addition, Variety will present a Creative Impact in Producing Award, with the honoree participating in one of the festival...
European Film Promotion (EFP) is delighted to announce the up-and-coming acting talent who have been selected for the next edition of EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS. They will be introduced to the international press, film industry and the audience during the 73rd Berlinale. The four-day tailormade promotion and networking programme (running 17 – 20 February 2023) is capped off with a celebration of the talent at an Awards Ceremony at the Berlinale Palast.
The European Shooting Stars 202...
American actor, screenwriter and director Kristen Stewart will be the president of the International Jury at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.
“We’re excited about Kristen Stewart taking on this distinguished task. She’s one of the most talented and multi-faceted actors of her generation. From Bella Swan to the Princess of Wales she has given life to everlasting characters. Young, shining and with an impressive body of work behind her, Kristen Stew...
The Berlin International Film Festival is expanding its delegate network through the addition of Los Angeles-based, US industry expert Jacqueline Lyanga. Lyanga will consolidate contacts with the US film industry and filmmakers, assist in scouting films, and prepare the Berlinale’s US West Coast screening tours.
Ryan Werner, who has been active as a US delegate for the festival since 2019, and Jacqueline Lyanga will work closely together.
“We are happy and proud to have J...
Electric concert at the closing after party at Ritz Carlton Gardens following the Awards Ceremony of the Red Sea Festival in Jeddah!
Filmfestivals.com was there, on the first row , with many mesmerised fans watch the video!
Nancy Nabil Ajram (Arabic: نانسي نبيل عجرم, Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [næːnsiː ʕæʒræm] born May 16, 1983) is a Lebanese singer, television personality and businesswo...
Behno aor bhaiyo, let us celebrate, Ameen Sayani has just turned 90!
Today is his 90th birthday.
When you are 90, you have seen it all, been there, done that.
But the spark is still present, and he has been recording advertisements and content well into his 80s.
As can be expected, health is an issue, and assignments have gradually come down to a trickle in the last decade. Not many wanted a man in his 80s as the voice of a product, service or film. But it is amazing that the assignments h...
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Brendan Fraser is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in The Whale. The Film Awards will take place in-person on January 5, 2023 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 16, 2023. The event will be presented by American Express and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight and IHG Hotels & Resorts.
“Brendan Fraser demonstrates his impressive talent in Darr...
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will co-host the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards, which will be previewed on this evening’s broadcast of the venerable newsmagazine program. The award show returns in-person on January 5, 2023 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with Media Partner Entertainment Tonight and presented by American Express and sponsored by IHG Hotels & Resorts. ET will be on the ground ...
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Penélope Cruz is the recipient of the International Star Award, Actress for her performance in Parallel Mothers. The Film Awards will take place in-person on January 6, 2022 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 17, 2022. The event will be presented by American Express and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.
“Penélope Cruz has collaborated with Pedro Almodó...
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