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FESTIVAL NEWS FROM THE
CIRCUIT
Director Ridley Scott has pulled out of the Robin Hood screening at
the Cannes Film Festival this wednesday (Having recently undergone
surgery, Scott had to decline invitation from Universal) Cate
Blanchett and Russel Crowe were in town wwith producer Brian Grazer)
to attend the photo call earlier today...
Out Film CT is pleased to announce
the line-up of the 23rd Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival,
beginning Thursday, May 27th and spanning 10 days through Saturday,
June 5th. The festival kicks off this year with the world premiere
screening of Casper Andreas' new romantic comedy Violet Tendencies,
starring Mindy Cohn of "The Facts of Life" fame in the title role.
Vice President Suzanne Shayer points out, "Our festival has continued to
grow in prominence on the f...
The films will touch your heart and
also lots of belly laughsHoly Rollers as Sundance favorite tonight at
Music Hall in Beverly Hill ...
30th Annual Breckenridge Festival of
Film - June 10 - 13, 2010 BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. - May 1 - Established
in 1981, the Breckenridge Festival of Film is one of the oldest film
festivals in the country. The festival boasts an incredible Indie
presence - perhaps taking a cue from the independent spirits of the
miners and gold seekers who settled in Breckenridge in 1859 - 150
years ago. The Breckenridge Festival of Film returns Thursday, June 10
through Sunday, June 13, 2010 ...
Download the entry form at:
www.TheIndieFest.com The Indie Fest is an independent, top-tier
international film awards competition. Our goal is to help independent
filmmakers gain publicity and, when appropriate, exposure to
distributors. The Indie Fest is unique; it's an awards competition,
not a traditional film festival. Winners receive publicity as we
broadcast the list of winners via press releases and to our email
database of more than 25,000 filmmakers and industry insiders...
Hi guys, the first deadline is fast
approaching for the second annual Yellow Fever Independent Film
Festival... May 15th is the first, with June 30th being the final!! So
get those submissions in fast, because we want to find some
incredible pictures for this years show! On top of that, our new
site has just kicked off at http://theyfiff.webs.com/ so jump on over
there and check things out for news on last years events, and whats
coming this year... ...
Early this morning FMX 2010, the
15th Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Interactive Media
ended with a booming party. The biggest expert meeting in Europe maxed
out capacities for the venue of Haus der Wirtschaft. On each of the
four days way over 3.000 international animation specialists, visitors
and young talents from 41 countries rarely found free seats in one of
the simultaneous programs in the other ten rooms and had to sit on
the floor. You could hardly miss t...
Marco Bellocchio is to give the Cinema Masterclass at the
coming 63rd Festival de Cannes. Upon accepting the invitation, he
declared: “I think that the most precious thing a director can teach
anyone wanting to work in the business is how to work with actors and
actresses. Anyone can teach technique, but the ability to get another
person to interpret a character you have imagined is a gift, although
it can be learned in part by a director who isn’t afraid of risking
failure. You can never ...
I had to do a double-take when I saw the headline
yesterday: GEN ART TO CLOSE ITS DOORS AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS. The Gen Art
organization, which organizes networking and exhibition events for
film, music and fashion in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and
several other cities, is closing its doors? After what was an
amazingly successful New York festival just two weeks ago? Well, the
news apparently is true and joins a wave of bad news for specialized
events around the USA (and p...
The San Francisco Film Society wrapped its 53rd San
Francisco International Film Festival (April 22 - May 6) with 293
screenings of 181 films from 46 countries, with 188 filmmakers and 104
industry guests from 23 countries in attendance and more than 75,000
filmgoers. The Festival sold out 92 screenings during its 15-day run,
including five sellouts of the 1,400-seat Castro Theatre (An Evening
with Roger Ebert & Friends, An Evening with Robert Duvall, world
premiere of All About Evil, 20...
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FILM NEWS FROM THE
CIRCUIT
Here is the text of his letter: “Over the
last three weeks, there has been acrimonious debate concerning the
screening of my film Hors La Loi, although the people taking part in
this debate have not seen the film... Faced with such passion, and so
as to restore some degree of calm in this over-heated context, it
seems to me important to stress two points. - Hors la loi is a work of
fiction, a saga that tells the story of three Algerian brothers and
their mother over a period of more than t...
Synopsis: Captain Lin at his return from a
6 months voyage is told that his 25-year-old son Lin Bo was gunned
down by the police. He wants to know what happened but he hardly knew
his own son because he left years ago. Thus he starts a journey back
to a city he once lived, a journey of paternal exploration and
confession. Extract: ...
Synopsis: Joachim, a former Parisian
television producer had left everything behind - his children,
friends, enemies, lovers and regrets - to start a new life in America.
He comes back with a team of New Burlesque strip-tease performers
whom Joachim has fed fantasies of a tour of France, of Paris!
Traveling from port to port, the curvaceous showgirls invent an
extravagant fantasy world of warmth and hedonism, despite the constant
round of impersonal hotels with their endle...
Fox International Productions (FIP) and
Fortissimo Films have entered into a ground-breaking agreement whereby
Fortissimo will act as sales agent for FIP on a number of its high
profile local language motion pictures. This pivotal deal was
announced today by FIP president Sanford Panitch and Fortissimo
chairman Michael J Werner. Fortissimo will handle international sales
on mutually agreed FIP projects in the majority of territories. In
making the announcement, it was dis...
New review for Camerado's 2nd feature,
'Lost in New Mexico' from Rogue cinema: Film Reviews: Lost in New
Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero (2010) – By Katie Wynne / Rogue
Cinema Described as “a story of seekers,” Lost in New Mexico: the
Strange Tale of Susan Hero is exactly that. A desperate young student
stuck in a throwaway job seeks the help of an animal cloning expert,
Dr. Morell, to bring her deceased daughter back to life. With a
charming illegal immigra...
It is a powerful mathematical equation:
Politics + Hollywood = Poliwood. In his latest film, Oscar winning
director and Connecticut resident Barry Levinson (RAIN MAN) surveys
the close dance between the celebrity culture of the film capital and
the political halls of power in Washington. The film is the Closing
Night attraction for this year's Connecticut Film Festival on Saturday
evening at 730pm at the historic Palace Theater, preceded by the
announcement of the Festival's awards in ...
Films which feature veteran actors are
having a particularly diffilcult time breaking through in the highly
youth-oriented film market. Let's face it, teenagers and young adults
are the ones who go to the movies in greatest numbers and....they buy
popcorn, nachos and candy which contributes mightily to the film
theaters' bottom line. This is a shame because films peopled by
seniors have a special heart and wisdom and also serve as a showcase
for actors who have had a lifetime to per...
The 28th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN (June 25 - July
3) presents new Indian cinema as an added feature this year and the
Open Air films deal with: "Being". For the 28th time, from June 25
through July 3, FILMFEST MÜNCHEN, Germany's premiere summer film
festival, will be attracting roughly 75,000 movie goers, numerous
filmmakers and industry insiders from around the world. We will be
welcoming many famous guests, o...
The next Steven Spielberg or Kathryn
Bigelow could be nestled in the Connecticut Film Festival's annual
showcase for student films made by area filmmakers. The Connecticut
Student Film Festival draws new works from local high schools and
colleges, showcasing the innovation, talent and daring of a ne
generation of budding film artists. The Connecticut Student Film
Festival kicks off Friday with an outdoor reception (weather
permitting) across from the historic Palace Theater on...
A cutting edge account of Mugabe's
Zimbabwe: Political persecution in the guise of democracy "It was
cruel. Extremely cruel". One year on from the land evictions that
left over 700,000 locals homeless, there is no news from Harare. The
international media has been silenced and the opposition parties
infiltrated and divided. But the political persecution of the Zimbabwean
people continues and an opposition party leader matter-of-factly
states "...
It belongs to our common sense perception
that distribution and production technologies develop more rapidly
than the content they cover and that great competence in technologies
is not equivalent to the mastery of creative content. Knowing grammar
and vocabulary or different types of filters and lenses is a necessary
but not a sufficient condition for creative output. Over the last few
years in virtually all related film festival seminars there have been
discussions about the new distribution p...
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NEWS FROM THE CIRCUIT
PLAYERS
American screenwriter and film
director Paul Haggis (recipient of two Academy Awards for the feature
film "Crash") will be the master of ceremonies of the 8° Ischia Global
Film & Music Fest to presented at Cannes Film Festival. The
iconic American filmmaker - who has just wrapped up production of the
highly anticipated feature film "Next Three Days" (starring Russell
Crowe and Elizabeth Banks), will participate on Wednesday, May 19th
(Pavillion Italia Croi...
Oscar-winning director Istvan Szabo
will be attending this year's Zlin Film Festival, the first major film
event after Cannes. The Festival, which is celebrating its 50th
anniversary this year with a number of special events, takes place in
the UNESCO heritage city of Zlin in eastern Czech Republic from May 30
to June 6. Website: www.zlinfest.cz/en Szabo was born in Budapest in
1938 to an upper middle class Jewish family. His family were hidden by
family friends during the Holo...
Dimitris Eipides is the new director
of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF), appointed by
Greek minister of culture Pavlos Geroulanos, following the resignation
of previous Festival Director, Despina Mouzaki. Eipides' first step
as TIFF director is to change this year's event dates to a December
3-11 slot as additional time for the Festival preparations will be
necessary, a move already approved by FIAPF. Certain to remain for
this year are core sections of the Fes...
David Macmillan, is a long
established Sound Department expert winner of 3 Oscars, and who has
worked in the highest level for five decades.David has worked with
some of the best film Directors of our time, he has helped names such
as Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Sydney Pollack, Philip
Kaufman, Alan Parker, Joel Schumacher, Kathryn Bigelow, Oliver Stone,
Ron Howard, and many others to achive their goals.David is widely
recognized as one of the most important sound department experts i...
British actress Jodie Whittaker is
the first of many international guests to be announced who will be
coming to the Zlin Film Festival in the Czech Republic later this
month to help fete the Festival on its 50th anniverary. Whittaker has
previously been seen at the Zlin Film Festival before, albeit only on
the big screen. Two years ago, the Festival screened the screen comedy
ST. TRINIAN'S in its Competition Section...
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8th Vladivostok International Film Festival of Asian Pacific countries
– “PACIFIC MERIDIAN” September 11 - 17, 2010
«Pacific Meridian» is an International Film Festival of Asian Pacific
Countries. Asian-Pacific Countries are the countries surrounded by
Pacific Ocean and countries of South-East Asia including India.
The Film Festival is held in Vladivostok, one of the most
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HOLLYSHORTS
August 5 - 12,
2010
On the heels of the most successful HollyShorts Film
Festival (www.hollyshorts.com)
to date which featured participation from such stars and filmmakers as
Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst, Darren Lew, Eli Roth, Jimmy Jean-Louis,
Joel Moore, and Tom Everett Scott, HSFF is now accepting submissions
for the 2010 festival.
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8th ANGEL FILM AWARDS MONACO FILM FESTIVAL December 9-12, 2010
One of the Premiere European awards festivals, annual
competitive special interest film festival of 50 awards of various
genres held in Monaco. Are the pioneers of non violent cinema from
around the world, includes special nomination "Angel Peace
Award" televised 2007 BBC World. Submit
now
through FestivalExpress
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18
th RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 29 September – 10 October 2010
The 18 th Raindance Film Festival is now open for submissions.
Raindance is Europe's leading independent film festival and takes place
annually in London's West End. Raindance showcases features and shorts
made by independent filmmakers from all around the world and promotes
all aspects of independent cinema, from guerrilla-style no-budget shorts
to international indie blockbusters. Submit
now
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THE
CLEARWATER FILM FESTIVALSeptember 29 - October 3,
2010
The Clearwater Film Festival is a
platform built to showcase seasoned filmmakers and emerging artists who
demonstrate the synergy of the actor, writer and director. Quality film
submissions of any length are welcome from all genres worldwide. The
festival will have 5 venues and accommodate up to 29,000 people. Submit
online through FestivalExpress
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on fest21.com
MIAMI
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL November
13 - November 20, 2010
The world's most creative filmmaking genre is about
to be showcased at The 9th Miami Short Film Festival, Nov 13 th
thru Nov
20 th , 2010.
Another year of festival and another opportunity for you to join
us.
Don't be left out! Mark your calendar now. "This is a unique
opportunity"
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your work online through FestivalExpress
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BUSHO
FESTIVAL September 1 - 5, 2010
BuSho (Budapest Short) was established in the autumn of 2004 by a
group
of young Hungarian filmmakers and the first event successfully
ran its
course the following year. The festival became an international
breakthrough
in an exceptionally short period of time: we got 360 individual
entries
from 45 countries in 2009.
New
York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Spring
Summer Edition inNew York:
The NYIIFVF is a competitive event and is dedicated to making
things happen for emerging filmmakers and screenwriters. The festival
has cultivated excellent relationships with thousands of companies in
both cities.
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online on fest21.com
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"A russian artist in lack of inspiration, finds in murders committed
by her girlfriend, a way to create paintings for the important
exhibition end of the month..."
Art et Décès aka Glamrock City by Christophe Kay Kourdouly was
Awarded Best Film in the foreign category Gold Remi Award by Houston
Worldfest as a US premiere and will have a Cannes debut May 19th at 9.30
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submitted] online for free and vote for them. One film will be selected
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your favorites, share opinions and discuss it all with cinema lovers all
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voting and discussing the films in our chat on April 18th. Join us -
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LOS
ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its 15th year, the Los Angeles Film Festival showcases
the best
of American and international cinema. Drawing an enthusiastic
audience
of more than 85,000, the Festival provides films with the
opportunity
to be embraced by the public and discovered by the industry.
More than 100 feature films - narrative and documentary are
featured,
alongside gala premieres, panels and seminars, short film
programs, music
video showcases, free outdoor screenings, live musical
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Spirit of
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AWARDS
With the 9th East End Film Festival
coming to a close last weekend, we'd like to congratulate the award
winners: Best UK First Feature Award: SHED YOUR TEARS AND WALK AWAY
(Jez Lewis) Best Documentary Feature: PRESUMED GUILTY (Roberto
Hernández / Geoffrey Smith) Best Feature Soundtrack: Michael Nyman
(ERASING DAVID) Best International First Feature Award: FRANCESCA
(Bobby Paunescu, Romania) Best UK Short Award: WHORE (Fyzal Boulifa)
Short Film Au...
On her TrentoFilmfestival debut last
year, young French director Marianne Chaud won the Italian Alpine
Club's Gold Gentian. This year, her second entry, Himalaya, le chemin
du ciel, has won the top prize of all: the 58th Gran Premio "Città di
Trento" - Gold Gentian for Best Film
...
Leave Them Laughing. It's the film
that took the Special Jury Prize – Canadian Feature at the May 7
awards bash for Toronto's Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary
Festival (April 29 to May 9, 2010). And it could be the motto for the
17th annual fest, which played to packed audiences even as business
slackened at its annual market. The film, by Oscar-winning director
John Zaritsky, is about laughing in the face of terminal illness. How
to live despite tough odds is a challenge the d...
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