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FESTIVAL NEWS FROM THE CIRCUIT
European Directors In TIFF Spotlight
Manoel De Oliveira (Portugal) The Toronto International Film Festival has always had a love affair with European cinema and this year, in its 35th anniversary year, is no different. Nearly half of the films presented here this week are European or have European co-production partners. The European Film Promotion organization is assisting nearly 50 European sales companies with their presenc...
French New Wave vs. Republic Pictures
Earlier this year, our fearless founder, Tracey, had the opportunity to meet icon Jean-Paul Belmondo at the L.A. Film Critics awards, and the seed for our 10th Anniversary theme was planted...50 years of French New Wave. Our desire to embody 1960's cool was reinforced by our move to our new venue, CAP Theatre, which already had its own 60's vibe. With Jean-Luc Godard scheduled to receive a Lifeti...
Sneak Preview of IFFF at AAI/HC 2010 North American Convention. Screening "The Evangelist" Oct. 2, 2010
Attendees of the Atheist Alliance International and Humanist Canada 2010 North American Convention will get an exclusive sneak preview of the International Freethought Film Festival. The Freethought Film Festival Foundation (FFFF) partnered with Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and Humanist Canada (HC), and committed as a convention sponsor of the AAI-HC 2010 North American Convention. The n...
Coppola Wins
Well, one thing you can always guarantee with Tarantino is to expect surprises. I'd have never thought in a million years that he would award Sofia Coppola's 'Somewhere' the top prize at Venice (one wonders if its because she and QT used to date?!!)... but then again maybe its because she has made an amazing film similar to'Lost in Translation'. This film is now top of my to see list alongside th...
International Freethought Film Festival Waives Student Film Submission Fees
To celebrate its one year anniversary as a non-profit organization, the Free-thought Film Festival Foundation, has waived film submission fees to the International Freethought Film Festival for enrolled college students until November 1, 2010. Promoting reason, critical thinking and freedom of inquiry through the medium of film, The International Freethought Film Festival is a home for independe...
Bell Lightbox: An Instant Film Treasure
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the largest and most important film events in the world, unveils its permanent home today with a day long ?block party?. The Festival, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, was once centered in the chic Yorkville neighborhood, north of the urban center. This year, however, the Festival has moved to the city?s Entertainme...
5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival (Sept. 17-19)
World premieres, special guests and a pre-release sneak preview on tap for the fifth annual event. Estes Park, CO -- Showcasing 35 of the latest independent films from around the world, the 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival will take place September 17-19 at the Historic Park Theatre in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Built in 1913, the Park Theatr...
Europe Meets Canada In Toronto
With roughly half of the films premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival tracing back to Europe (either as co-productions or stand-alones from their country of origin), Europe certainly has a strong presence here. This has been enhanced by the inauguration of the Producers Lab Toronto, a new initiative by European Film Promotion (www.efp-online.com), the pan-Euro...
Aspen Film announces the selections
Focus on The Washington, D.C. International Horror Film Festival
2 weeks to the 6th Zurich Film Festival
GOGOLFEST Festival of Contemporary Art
International Film Students Meeting in Sann Sebastian
19th Chichester International Film Festival 20% audience surge + Awards
London Film Festival program launch
Montreal Film In Focus: THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER
The 13th Annual Arpa International Film Festival 2010 Program of Films.
Introducing EDN Online Pitching
BLUE Ocean Film Festival awards in Monterey
Tallahassee Film Festival wrapped
Telluride 37 draws to a close
Three cities united by an Ibero-American festival
Oldenburg Festivalhighlights 2010
Digital Audiovisual Forum in San Sebastian
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FILM NEWS FROM THE CIRCUIT
TIFF Film In Focus: BEGINNERS
The courage to live one's truth....that is the potent theme of BEGINNERS, an emotional drama that had its world premiere on Saturday evening at the Toronto International Film Festival. American director Mike Mills, who made an assured debut in 2005 with the festival hit THUMBSUCKER handily mixes comedy and tragedy and guides his cast of top flight actors to convincing and moving performances. ...
The Loss Of Innocence At TIFF
Yesterday was September 11th, and again I find myself in the city of Toronto, as I did in 2001......when the planes crashed, the towers fell, the buildings burned and America lost its innocence. It was a very strange place to be back then, in the midst of covering a film festival, while one's city was in chaos. For those of us from New York, there was a shared concern about the loss of loved ...
The 2010 British Urban Film Festival - the review
At the time of going to press, a woman in China has sued a cinema and the distributors of the movie ?Aftershock? for wasting her time with adverts. According to the Xinhua news agency, Chen Xiaomei claims the Polybona International Cinema and film distributors Huayi Brothers Media Corporation should have told her of the length of the pre-movie commercials. Chen, a lawyer, accused the Xian-based pi...
Italian Cinema Bridges The Atlantic
PASSIONE (John Turturro, Italy) As the Venice International Film Festival enters its final weekend, the annual overlap between it and the Toronto International Film Festival, which opened this past Thursday, is most keenly felt. It is no secret that the two festivals are major rivals for world premieres and the attention of the world press. Venice's appeal is well, that's it is Venice...one...
FiLUMS 2011 | 5th LUMS Annual Film Festival
FiLUMS is a festival, where different students from all over the country and abroad are invited to speak their minds through the most celebrated of media. The aim of FiLUMS is to promote the art of cinema and film making in Pakistan. It serves as an impo...
Suzie
Creepy independent low-budget shocker destined to be a cult classic. Violence, suspense, humor, romance and sex, combine to make this one of the most eerie films with all too-real scenes. Warren Matthews is a crazed delusional psycho who falls in love with dolls and murder. Who delights in tying up his victims and chopping off body parts one by one. An intriguing psycho thriller that pushes the bo...
Festival With A View: Martha's Vineyard International FF
It is known as the playground of the rich and famous. In fact, it is the preferred summer holiday destination for U.S. Presidents (including Barack Obama and his family just two weeks ago). It is the tony enclave of Martha's Vineyard, an island off Cap Cod, Massachussets, that is hosting its 5th annual film festival this weekend. The Festival is showcasing some of the strongest films from t...
CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL
The Fifth Annual Charlotte Film Festival is proud to present a collection of short films by the Students, Faculty and Friends of Central Piedmont Community College?s Film & Video Program. The showcase event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 21 at Regal Park Terrace Cinemas on Park Road and will consist of 11 short films by CPCC Students, Faculty and Friends. A Q&a...
A Daughter’s Love of her Father in The Sicilian Girl
Festival Of Films: no festival just VOD films
Godard Or Hockey: Choices Abound On Toronto Film Festival Opening Day
IFTA's election of 30 MOST independent features
"Two-Minute Heist" acquired by Celebrity Video
Son of babylon to close the Netherlands Film Fest
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NEWS FROM THE CIRCUIT PLAYERS
Claude Chabrol (24th June 1930 - 12th September 2010)
The Who's Who Of Toronto
Woody Allen and Anthony Hopkins For you stargazers, here is a list of the films that feature top rank film directors and acting talents that are premiering this week at the Toronto International Film Festival (and the talent that is here): 127 HOURS (Danny Boyle, Director; James Franco, Ac...
Hong Kong Film Maverick Andrew Lau Returns To TIFF
Andrew Lau (also known as Wei-Keung Lau), the celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker, returns to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with the North American premiere of his latest action epic LEGEND OF THE FIST: The Return of Chen Zhen. The film recently opened the Venice International Film ...
WE WANT MILES: Miles Davis Versus Jazz
Jazz is one of the only art forms that originated in America, although it can be argued that its influences and popularity are great overseas than in the country of its origin. For years, jazz artists who were treated poorly in their own country (spurned by the recording industry?s mainst...
John Cassavetes Retrospective At American Film Festival
The AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL (AFF), the first film event in Eastern Europe solely devoted to the works of contemporary and classic American cinema, has announced that it will present the most complete retrospective of American director/screenwriter/actor John Cassavetes ever presented in the re...
Eric Roberts (The Expendables...) also stars in the film Light Years Away, whic
The Expendables (#1 film on IMDB & Summer Box Office Sensation) Star Eric Roberts, also stars in the film Light Years Away, which is now Available Through ITN Distribution. ITN's "Light Years Away" lead actor Eric Roberts (ranked #53 on IMDB!) stars in the summer blockbuster a...
French Superstars In Montreal
Nathalie Baye and Sergi Lopez in UNE LIAISON PORNOGRAPHIQUE If one is a fan of French cinema (c'est moi) and gaga over French movie stars (moi aussi), then the closing weekend of the Montreal World Film Festival is a gift from the cinema gods. Jetting into town for a series of talks and film...
Film Selections for 2010 Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival!
The films for 2010 TVIFF: selected films of 2010 Features | Documentaries | Shorts | Animation | BEST OF CANADIAN SHORTS | 48-Hour Project Showcase OPENING NIGHT FILM The US Premiere of ST. ROZ A film by Gregory Sheppard Canada, 2009, 75 minutes Executive Produced by: Michael Lamport a...
An Italian Diva In Montreal
The word diva is often used these days to denote bad behavior and outsized arrogance but in its original incarnation, it was coined to described someone whose artistic gifts were, in fact, divine?.a gift from God. So, it is with this original interpretation that I acknowledge the presence at...
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AWARDS
Quebec Producer Denise Robert Wins Award At TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which opens this evening with a homegrown film (the hockey musical SCORE), does not have a formal film competition. However, aside from the Audience Awards and Best Canadian Feature prizes that will be announced at the end of the Festival, TIFF do...
Montreal World Film Festival Awards
OXYGEN (ADEM), a Belgium/Netherlands co-production by debut director Hans Van Nuffel, won the Grand Prix des Ameriques at the Montreal World Film Festival last evening. The award is the highest honor given at the Festival, which concluded a 10-day homage to world cinema that includes nearly...
Glamrock wins another one in New York Fest
Glamrock City / Art et Deces took Best International Arthouse Feature 2010 at the Summer NY Awards from the New York Independent International Film and Video Festival ...
Film Selections for 2010 Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival!
The films for 2010 TVIFF: selected films of 2010 Features | Documentaries | Shorts | Animation | BEST OF CANADIAN SHORTS | 48-Hour Project Showcase OPENING NIGHT FILM The US Premiere of ST. ROZ A film by Gregory Sheppard Canada, 2009, 75 minutes Executive Produced by: Michael Lamport a...
Artists selected for 2010 TVIFF Music Fest!!!
The artists for 2010 TVIFF Music Fest have been selected: 2010 MUSICFEST FINALISTS JESSICA ERIN, country / pop singer and writer Originally from Illinois, Jessica currently resides in Los Angeles, working hard to hone her craft as a singer/songwriter. She has opened for Grammy Award winning du...
Somewhere by Sofia Coppola takes Golden Lion in Venice
The EFA Selection 2010
Montreal World Film Festival Awards Oxygen
Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" Fipresci Best Film of the Year
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The Museum of Tolerance International Film Festival (MOTIFF) November 13-18, 2010 Deadline for entry September 20
MOTIFF seeks to explore human rights issues and prevent hatred and genocide through the medium of film.
MOTIFF will be screening independent films from around the globe that shine a light on human rights issues both past and present.
Intertwined with classic films that bolster the Museum of Tolerance mission, it will be six days of education, understanding and culture.
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The Environmental International Film Festival Paris November 24-30, 2010
The festival proposes an international program, addressing themes such as the environment, sustainable development, ecology, urbanism and our society.
An Official Competition (documentaries, fictions and short) 5 awards. The next edition of the Festival will take place from 24 till 30 November 2010
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The Los Angeles Music Video Festival January 2011
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ECU 2011 1st-3rd April 2011
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Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival September 15th - 26th, 2010
The Wine Country Film Festival, established in 1986, is a premier showcase of international feature films, short films and documentaries. The Festival includes theatrical presentations as well as the popular "Films al Fresco" screenings under the stars in spectacular vineyard settings. The Festival features films of all genres with special sections such as "Cinema of Conscience", "The Arts in Film", "EcoCinema", "Indies Today", "International Perspectives" and "CineLatino Showcase." Submit Online
The 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 beautiful places on the Pacific Ocean coast.
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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
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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
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MIAMI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL November 13 - November 20, 2010
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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:
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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 had a Cannes debut May 19th
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