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VIDEO: an introduction to the Israel Film Festival by its founder Meir Fenigstein

Bruno Chatelin met with the founder of the Israel Film Festival: Meir Fenigstein, the 35th edition was held in May because of the pandemics, and the next one is scheduled to  return to its november usual slot.Meir tells us a bit about the history of the festival.     Watch the trailer for the previous edition!     ...

VIDEO: EFM director Dennis Ruh introducing the market in Berlin for filmfestivals.com audience

Dennis took some time of his busy AFM - in person schedule to introduce EFM and give a helpfull highlights for filmmakers newcommers in Berlin. More timely news on the futures evolution and changes in the Market in the coming weeks... Dennis Ruh has been director of the European Film Market since 2020. He studied cultural sciences, audiovisual communication, social science and history in Bremen, Germany and Valencia, Spain. During his studies, he began working for the O...

VIDEO: an introduction to EFM by its director Dennis Ruh

Dennis took some time of his busy AFM - in person schedule to introduce EFM and give a helpfull highlights for filmmakers newcommers in Berlin. More timely news on the futures evolution and changes in the Market in the coming weeks... Dennis Ruh has been director of the European Film Market since 2020. He studied cultural sciences, audiovisual communication, social science and history in Bremen, Germany and Valencia, Spain. During his studies, he began working for the Oldenburg Inte...

VIDEO: John Fessler Founder 'Across the Globe Film Festival'

Celebrating Filmmakers Across the Globe Film Festival is an international independent film festival co founded by John Fessler, located in New York City. The mission of AGFF is to showcase the filmmakers of tomorrow and to celebrate creativity, diversity, and independence in the art of cinema. AGFF is therefore a monthly film festival with annual screenings of the winners throughout the year. Bruno Chatelin sat down with John to exchange about this new festival.   Meet t...

VIDEO Susan Gorrell Founder of Julien Dubuque Fest in Iowa

In the beginning, the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival was an idea, born on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. Today, it is internationally recognized as an indie film festival with a keen eye for tomorrow’s talent. Make plans to attend the 12th annual film festival April 26-30, 2023. Susan Gorrell, Executive Director PO Box 735, Dubuque, IA 52004-0735 | juliendubuquefilmfest@gmail.com https://julienfilmfest.com/ Call for ent...

VIDEO: the Screen party during AFM 2022

Great crowd gathered at the Annenberg Community Beach House ...

VIDEO: Film Mode party with Clay Epstein

Clay Epstein, Founder of the Film Mode sales company, celebrating the 6th year of his company with a very big crowd at the Misfit Bar in Santa Monica.  ...

VIDEO: in conversation with Doval Bacall

While focused on working with Super Stars of today, Doval Bacall told Bruno Chatelin (filmfestivals.com) how he plans to discover, manage, develop, and guide the stars of tomorrow! Discover what he had to say about the development of his new production and studio services House and the success of his Your Script Produced Competition currently wrapping year three. https://dovalbacallentertainment.com/ https://yourscriptproduced.com/   ...

VIDEO: in conversation with EVA RUIZ DE CHÁVEZ GuadaLAjara Film Festival - GLAFF

FICG in LA transforms itself and becomes GuadaLAjara Film Festival in honor of the two cities that have seen it grow. The festival’s mission is to show the best of Latin cinema and it’s creators, in order to cultivate relationships for a borderless industry. We are seeking to become the bridge that maintains the heritage’s roots and customs from each of the nations involved. Cinema has been a faithful ally and a close witness. It helps us unify and preserve our history and iden...

Photo Highlights from panels on Day 3 at AFM

The AFM Sessions continued with two big morning panels. Links to hi-res photos can be found here: https://www.dansteinberg.com/p338685816     When Films Change the World (9:30am – 11:00am)  Films have a greater opportunity than ever to inspire and empower social awareness and change on a mass scale. Those behind some of the most successful impact films discuss how to make a difference through storytelling.    Panelists Danny Gabai, Chief Content Officer,...

Highlights from panels on Day 2 at AFM

9:30am - Finance I: Risk Takers, Arcadia Stage (9:30am – 11:00am) Panelists: Jason Cloth, Founder & CEO, Creative Wealth Media Erica Lee, Partner, Thunder Road Pictures Laura Lewis, Founder, Rebelle Media Milan Popelka, COO, FilmNation Moderator: Erich Schwartzel, Film Industry Reporter, The Wall Street Journal     11:30am - Finance II: Strategies for Today’s VOD Dominated World, Arcadia Stage (11:30am – 1:00pm) Panelists: Maxime Cottray, EVP,...

In conversation with Doval Bacall Your Script Produced competition founder

In conversation with Bruno Chatelin While focused on working with Super Stars of today, Doval Bacall plans to discover, manage, develop, and guide the stars of tomorrow! https://dovalbacallentertainment.com/  Doval founded three years ago the script competition closing season three: YOUR SCRIPT PRODUCED https://yourscriptproduced.com/ ...

Sincere congratulations to our festival friend Eugene Hernandez moving from Film at Lincoln Center to Sundance

We spotted and picked up this message from Eugene to his facebook friends and feel proud sharing it with our audience. Eugene has had such a brillant carreer in the independent film world building Indiewire then as the director of digital strategyat the Lincoln Center where he started then Director of the New York Film Festival and Publisher of Film Comment at Film at Lincoln Center where he served as Deputy Executive.   He was named Sundance's festival director in 2022...

Faith Penhale appointed Managing Director Pathe Productions Limited in the UK

Pathe today announced that Faith Penhale will be joining its UK operation, Pathe Productions Limited, on 1st March 2023 as its new Managing Director.   Penhale is currently CEO of Lookout Point, one of the UK’s leading producers of scripted television, responsible for such critical and commercial hits as GENTLEMAN JACK, LES MISERABLES, HAPPY VALLEY and WAR & PEACE.  In her new role, Penhale’s immediate focus will be on leading Pathe UK’s expansion into televis...

VIDEO 'In conversation with Clay Epstein' Chairman of the Board of DIrectors IFTA and Film Mode CEO

"It s good to be back"  On the eve of the opening of the 43rd edition of the AFM filmfestivals.com co founder Bruno Chatelin sat down at Film Mode Entertainment offices (Loews 5th floor 509) with Clay Epstein :  Elected Chairman of the IFTA Board of Directors  and President, Film Mode Entertainment 2 hats, and two responsabilities which he accepted to share with our audience. When asked what would be the best one tip he could gice any new comer to ...

Jamie Lee Curtis will be honored with the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award at Santa Barbara 38th edition of the festival

  Maltin Modern Master Award Honoring JAMIE LEE CURTIS Saturday, February 11th, 2023 8:00pm Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA   CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS     Jamie Lee Curtis will be honored with the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award at the 38th...

First AFM for newly appointed Co-Managing Directors Matthew Thompson and Catherine Girard-Cobb

  IFTA announced new executive additions to its AFM team. Matthew Thompson and Catherine Girard-Cobb have been appointed to the newly created roles of Co-Managing Directors, AFM, reporting to President & CEO Jean Prewitt. They join long-time IFTA Vice Presidents Jennifer Garnick and Robin Burt to develop and support the overall vision, operations and production of the AFM. Thompson, who brings 25 years of event management and production experience, will oversee the AFM Attendee se...

Actress Maeve Quinlan and Producer/Distributor Alexia Melocchi form Hollywood production shingle Flip It Studio

Actress Producer Maeve Quinlan  - Producer Alexia Melocchi Lifetime star and prolific actress Maeve Quinlan forges a production alliance with International Producer Alexia Melocchi of LITTLE STUDIO FILMS.   Actress Maeve Quinlan and Producer Alexia Melocchi forge a production alliance with FLIP IT STUDIO. Hollywood actress/producer Maeve Quinlan has partnered up with international Producer and Distributor Alexia Melocchi of LITTLE STUDIO FILMS to develop and produce unique storie...

'Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil' director Eli Craig to helm Protagonist Pictures latest horror 'Clown in a Cornfield'

PROTAGONIST PICTURES LAUNCHES SALES AHEAD OF AFM As it nears a worldwide gross of $200M, producers of the smash hit horror Smile have tapped Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil director Eli Craig to helm their latest horror Clown in a Cornfield, it was announced today by Protagonist Pictures CEO Dave Bishop. Protagonist is launching worldwide sales on the hot market title and will introduce to buyers at the upcoming AFM.   Carter Blanchard is adapting Adam Cesare’s Bram Stoker Award-winni...

Anurag Kashyap Special guest at River to River 2022 - Special guest

  The 22nd River to River Indian Film Festival that will take place from 6 to 11 December at cinema La Compagnia in Florence and online on Più Compagnia in collaboration with MYmovies. The Festival, under the Patronage of the Embassy of India and the aegis of Fondazione Sistema Toscana, will showcase the most recent feature films, shorts and documentaries in competiton, as well as special screenings and new collaborations.  The special guest&nb...

„When the Woodlark Sings“ – Double Award Winner on the Crown Point International Film Festival in Chicago

Our film "When the Woodlark Sings" was selected on the Crown Point International Film Festival in Chicago USA and it is Award Winner in categories BEST 1st TIME DIRECTOR and BEST SCORE!  We are overjoyed and grateful for the double Award! We thank the whole cast and crew as well as our supporters who believed in us! Watch the trailer with english subtitles: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0 More information: https://heidelerche-film.cittador.com ...

Guillermo del Toro, will receive the SF Honors award for his bold artistry in the upcoming film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A Special Guest Will Moderate Tribute Conversation with Award-Winner, Guillermo del Toro on November 9 in San Francisco SFFILM today announced Mexican-born filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, author and Academy Award®-winning director, Guillermo del Toro, will receive the SF Honors award for his bold artistry in the upcoming film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. SF Honors showcases exciting new work from singular filmmakers, historically presenting sneak peeks and premieres for Bay A...

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