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> Houston Worldfest wrapped 50th edition: 50! congratulations to Hunter Todd
Something exceptionnal in the world of festivals happened in Houston Texas where Hunter Todd wrapped his 50th edition of the festival. He is by far the longest running festival Director in the World. (Worth a guiness book entry as well as a few toats of champagne, which we all had with him) 50 years celebrating the best in indie filmmaking descovering screen legends and icon directors such as Lucas Spielberg, Ang Lee and many others. He received vibrant homages and applause and family emotion...
The Unwilling producer Gianluca Bertone on Stage picking up his prize WorldFest-Houston, the third longest-running International Film Festival in North America, celebrated the conclusion of its 10-day run of film, fun and fanfare in its 50th annual independent film showcase with a 9% increase in box-office! With Rob Reiner on hand to kick off the festival with his brilliant new film, LBJ, WorldFest got off to an awesome star...
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The Unwilling by Jonathan Heap, with a happy Gianluca Bertone and Myriad Global Media CL Cobb wirth 20 Awards to bring home. ...
800 guests at the Gala ceremony hosted by festival founder Hunter Todd celebrating the 50th edition of the Festival, the oldest independent festival in North America ...
Hunter Todd Festival Founder quoted this as the most important presentation of Chinese films in the world of festivals, some 33 features with many world premieres.... The Panorama China Official Closing Night Film was SPECIAL ENCOUNTER, directed by Hwang Mi-Na - a Dalian Wanda Group Production. ...
Offering another tantalizing cornucopia of true Indie films, WorldFest’s 50th edition opened with a full house to applaud Rob Reiner, in attendance to receive his much deserved Career Achievement Award and present the WorldFest premiere of his most recent film, the impeccably crafted LBJ. WorldFest continues until Sunday, April 30th with 17 World Premieres from 87 independent features and an amazing contingent of 109 award-winning shorts. Special showcase of The Twelfth An...
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A mafia killer accepts to take the identity of his last victim in order to redeem his past. The killer meet his victim on a ship that carries back together in Sicily 30 years after their departure. Only one will arrive in Sicily, but he’ll chose to change his life and complete the destiny of the other one. www.summerhillfilms.com / www.tomcatfilmsllc.com / Ted Chalmers / ted@summerhillfilms.com / ted@tomcatfilmsllc.com ...
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First Market Presentation with a screening at GRAY 1 - 24/05/2017 10:00 A film by Hassan AKHONDPOOR (Iran 90 minutes) Produced by Ebrahim ASGHARI Starring Elahe SHAHPARAST, Roshanak SE GHALEGI, Neda KOHI Fereshteh’s father has gone bankrupt due to the troubled economy during Iran’s nuclear sanctions years. The family has sold their house to free the father and they are now living in a small, dilapidated house. The creditors pressure Fereshteh for...
Release from Heaven will have its Market Premier May 22nd as Opening Film of Animation Day in Cannes Screening for Buyers Media and Animation Day in Cannes participants : GRAY 2 - 22/05/2017 20:00 Iran 76 minutes a film by Ali Noori Oskouei written by Majid Asoodegan, Produced by Ali Noori Oskouei and Seyed Vahid Olyaee In a war torn country, a female writer and teacher has to accompany two of her students on a life changing journey. &n...
You are cordially invited to the Market PREMIERE in Cannes of THE WANDERERS by Dragos Buliga May 18 Gray d'Albion1 12:00 - Please RSVP: Claudia Stavrositu “THE WANDERERS” starring Armand Assante and Lior Ashkenazi is an independent production shot last summer in the breathtaking surroundings of Transylvania -Romania, based on a powerful and original script, with an outstanding cinematography and directed by a very talented Romanian ...
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World Soundtrack Awards celebrates 100 years of jazz with Terence Blanchard as central guest and David Shire as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award AT THE CENTENARY OF JAZZ, FILM FEST GENT CELEBRATES JAZZ MUSIC AT THE 17th WORLD SOUNDTRACK AWARDS WITH TERENCE BLANCHARD AS CENTRAL GUEST AND DAVID SHIRE AS RECIPIENT OF THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
"A pitch can kill a film or make a film exist" - Variety Cinando and the Marché du Film are glad to invite you, an up-and-coming seller, to participate in the 2nd edition of the Cinando Awards Best Junior Seller Contest. You will have 3 minutes to pitch an assigned film project in front of an international jury of distributors on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 23rd in the Palais. The Award ceremony will take place the following day at the Marché du Film...
The 16th Tribeca Film Festival announced its award winners on Thursday, giving top honors to three features directed by women. Keep the Change for Best U.S. Narrative, Son of Sofia for Best International Narrative, and Bobbi Jene for Best Documentary. The Festival, presented by AT&T, runs through April 30, 2017. The Tribeca Film Festival has awarded Rachel Israel’s Keep the Change as this...
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The submissions for the 4th edition of the World of Film International Festival in Glasgow, Scotland are now open. The very earlybird submitters can send their short and feature films across the three main sections of the festival - First Features & Shorts Competition, Female Perspective & Focus on Balkan Cinema.
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THE FIRST 8 FILMS FROM THE OFFICIAL SELECTION The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival unveils the first 8 films from the official selection of its 17th edition (30 June – 8 July 2017). These new cinematic gems are but an appetizer for the rest of the programme, and will be shown as part of diverse sections such as the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITON and NEW CINEMA FROM ASIA, as well as out of competition crossover showings o...
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THE EVIL WITHIN by late Andrew Getty
The sadistic tale of a lonely, mentally handicapped boy who befriends his reflection in an antique mirror. This demonic creature orders him to go on a murderous rampage to kill the people he loves most.
OFFENSIVE, Jon Ford's powerful thriller.
"They were forced beyond breaking point; they have no regrets, does that make them bad people? The first part of this film will enrage you ! The second part will sate you !". Bruno Chatelin - Filmfestivals.com
A retired couple, Bernard and Helen Martin, inherit a remote house in rural France, the very same village Bernard’s war hero father liberated during the Second World War, over 70 years earlier. This peaceful couple quickly become the target of a crual gang of street kids, who terrorise the village.
An e-generation permanently plugged into their devices, devoid of empathy, a new breed of technological psychopath…Pushed beyond breaking point, can Bernard live up to his father’s legend, as the situation explodes into a brutal war of generations ?
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Revolution by Rob Stewart (following the success of Sharkwater)
over 40 festival wins so far
Eco Documentary feature film by Rob Stewart April 2015, 82 minutes (Sharkwater)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER (36 festival wins) documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.
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The 3rd Annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, taking place in the magnificent mountain setting of Mammoth Lakes, California, has announced its line-up of screenings, which will include premieres, festival favorites and classic films. The five-day festival will take place May 24-28, 2017, beginning on Wednesday with the Opening Night Screening of Cheech and Chong's much-loved first feature UP IN SMOKE. Tommy Chong, one of its stars as well as its uncredited co-director, will be p...
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And it is all beginning! It is just lovely here and everyday so far brings something new! Today as the cranes reach high on top of the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel Cannes to display the new Spiderman movie the site was a treat to watch as me and others stopped to watch this action take place. As it still hovers in the 60-70's here in Cannes with on and off showers it is still amazing to be here. The stunning ships arriving here is a sight all its own! Mor...
Out of the 186 projects presented in Cannes in the past twelve years at L'Atelier, 145 have already been completed, while 14 others are currently in pre-production. In 2017, L'Atelier has selected 15 projects from 14 countries for their artistic quality and their originality. In order to help complete financing for the projects, L'Atelier will arrange meetings with the directors from May 19 to 25 at Village Intern...
As I set up for my first day around Cannes my goal was to walk the three miles and just soak it all in. The boardwalk along the beach, see the store fronts and ending with a night time dinner at an amazing cafe! All that happened on my day one. See the set set of photos! ...
Dear Filmmaker/Producer/Distributor, we are pleased to announce that the Reggio Film Festival will return on 3-12 November 2017. We remind you that the deadline for submissions to the 16th edition of Reggio Film Festival is May the 31st, 2017. The competition is open to all filmmakers and includes the following sections: - HEROES: short movies related to this theme, in all its possible meanings and suggestions; - Family: short movies suitable for children and f...
The film depicts how the Iranian families were in crisis because of the economic problems and the lack of money during the presidency of Dr Ahmadinejad and Iran’s economic sanctions, while some opportunists and profiteers made big embezzlement's by taking advantage of the economic conditions of the market. During the years 2012 and 2013, all Iranian people were after a big change in the political and economic ties between their country and the world and the election of President Dr Rou...
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Hugo Villa Smythe has more than 30 years of experience in the filmmaking industry and is renowned for his work as producer, cinematographer, production advisor and government officer has been appointed by the board of Los Cabos Arte y Cultura...
Christina Aguilera (Burlesque, ABC’s Nashville), Theo James (The Secret Scripture, Divergent series), Rashida Jones (The Social Network, Angie Tribeca) and Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings film franchise, Showtime’s Homeland) have joined Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor (Beauty and the Beast, Fargo, Miles Ahead) and Léa Seydoux (Spectre, The Grand Budapest Hotel) in Scott Free’s sci-fi romance ZOE, to be directed by Drake Doremus (Like Crazy, Breath In), it w...
Acclaimed director and producer Fisher Stevens has signed on to direct the heartfelt drama Palmer, it was announced today by Route One Entertainment CEO and producer on the project Russell Levine. Stevens recently co-directed the Cannes 2016 Official Selection and HBO Documentary, Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. He also directed National Geographic’s critically acclaimed Before the Flood, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio. In 2008, he won the Independent Spirit Award...
EFP (European Film Promotion) and its member organisations have again selected 20 of the most promising up-and-coming European producers to take part in EFP's high-profile networking platform PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE at the Cannes Film Festival (May 17 - 28, 2017). During the five-day event between May 19 and 23, the exclusive group will enjoy a tailor-made programme of roundtable pitching sessions, 1:1 speed dating, case studies, including one in co-operation with the pan...
“Yesterday’s films for tomorrow” by P.K.Nair = An indispensable book for anybody who considers cinema as an art form which needs to be preserved at all costs. © Mr.Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) “Yesterday’s films for tomorrow” has been penned by one of world’s foremost authority on film archiv...
Producer and director of the feature film “The City that never sleeps” · Will be screened in Iranian cinema and is winner of several foreign film festivals. Director of the feature film “Angel's Savation" - "Fereshteh, daughter of ahmad” · 11 nominations in multiple categories of Jasmine International Film Festival - Winner of Best Writing, Best Production Design a...
"A Thousand Junkies" tells the story of three friends Tommy, Blake, and TJ that have their day all sorted out. Until they don’t. When their dealer suddenly abandons them, these three heroin addicts criss-cross Los Angeles searching for an alternate source of relief. Along the way they debate increasingly reckless options for securing a new stash. It’s not long before debate becomes action. With a sensitive eye and no loss of comic skill from his days as a screenwriter...
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Fort d'une expérience acquise dans la distribution de films pour deux Majors (Sony et Fox mariée sous a direction avec UGC) Bruno Chatelin propose une expérience pointue au service de votre stratégie digitale à Travers sa structure de Conseil MAJOR BUZZ FACTORY Le fondateur Bruno Chatelin : un Professionnel de la communication entouré de spécialistes, son expérience est ancrée sur trois univers La publicité, Le mark.eting et le digital.
ILE SAINT HONORAT Session d’artistes diaconie de la beauté « l’artiste et le parfum » DU DIMANCHE 21 AU MERCREDI 24 MAI 2017 Sous la présidence de Mgr Gilbert Louis, évêque émérite de Chalons en Champagne avec plusieurs intervenants : Dom Vladimir Gaudrat (Père Abbé), Michael Lonsdale, Marie-Christine Barrault, Pasteur Alain Joly, Philippe Collet (diacre parfumeur), Daniel Facérias (artiste) et A...
La 28e édition du Festival du Film Arabe de Fameck - Val de Fensch se déroulera du 4 au 16 octobre 2017 avec comme pays invité : l'Algérie, nation où une nouvelle génération de cinéastes se bat pour faire renaître le cinéma algérien, autrefois célèbre. Depuis 1975, l'Algérie est le seul pays du Maghreb à avoir été honoré de la Palme d&...
Au programme, une grande soirée autour du cinéma Thaïlandais, cinq jours de rencontres professionnelles au Marché du film et de nouvelles aides financières pour les films étrangers qui tournent en Thaïlande. La Princesse Royale de Thaïlande Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi présidera la soirée de gala Thai Night 2017 - Where Films Come Alive, une soirée de célé...
ONZE FILMS EN SÉLECTION ONT BÉNÉFICIÉ DE L'AIDE AUX CINÉMAS DU MONDE (CNC- INSTITUT FRANÇAIS) ET DEUX FILMS SONT ISSUS DU PROGRAMME LA FABRIQUE CINÉMA DE L'INSTITUT FRANÇAIS ...
4,5 et 6 mai 2017 Cinéma CHRISTINE 21 Au cours des 5 dernières années, le marché du film chinois a connu une croissance sans précédent. Afin de faire connaitre au plus grand n...
Line Toubiana, directrice artistique a choisi de programmer les deux films « l’ Arrestation » & « Amor » de Raphael Rebibo. Pour sa 3 ème édition, le Festival du Cinema Israélien rendra hommage en sa qualité d’invité d’honneur à Raphael Rebibo. Notre parrain Radu Mikhaleianu Réalisateur est présent pour l'inauguration de ce 3ème Festival avec son c&...
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L’Union des producteurs de cinéma (UPC) a pris connaissance de la contestation par la Fédération des cinémas français (FNCF) de la sélection par le Festival de Cannes de deux films acquis ou financés par Netflix. En premier lieu, l’UPC, qui est également membre du conseil d’administration du Festival de Cannes, souligne qu’il n’est pas approprié de juger à l’aune des règles f...
LEBANON FACTORY La « Factory » permet à de jeunes cinéastes internationaux de se rencontrer et de créer ensemble. Depuis 2013, la Quinzaine des Réalisateurs est fière de présenter le fruit de ces échanges, 4 courts métrages de 15 minutes chacun, coréalisés par 4 couples de jeunes réalisateurs. Cette année, cap sur le Liban. ...
Comme annoncé lors de la conférence de presse du 13 avril dernier, voici les films qui complètent la composition de la Sélection officielle 2017. • Compétition The Square de Ruben Östlund • Hors Compétition D’après une histoire vraie de Roman Polanski • Un Certain Regard : La Cordillera...
L invité d'honneur est cette année le réalisateur positif Costa Gavras, il succède à Dominique Faruggia. A l’issue d’une journée de discussions sur le cinéma positif (23 mai au palais des festivals, Espace Fnac...), les premiers Prix du Cinéma Positif seront attribués lors du dîner de gala Positive Planet le mercredi 24 mai. &laqu...
