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THE FESTIVAL BEAT ! N°1000 and 49THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995Weekly newsletter N°1047 // 1048 Documenting the festivals experience since 1995, reaching over 166 000 subscribers.FOLLOW US :With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share our knowledge of the circuit with our community and really hope our audience ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE. In case you missed any of these 1000+ newsletters ... you ll find them all here. >FOCUS ON INDIA with SIRAJ SYED
Zwigato, Review: Wobbligato
Zwigato, Review: Wobbligato Too good to be true-life, Zwigato might have been inspired by true incidents. The narrative does try to convey that feel. At first, it sucks you in with its no blemish couple and their ideal family. But then the layers come off one by one. There are tropes galore, masquerading as plot points. Is the film narrating the story of a food delivery boy, with interesting twists and turns, or is it taking the delivery boy as a prototype and making him go through the motion...
Triangle of Sadness: An American Marxist and a Russian Capitalist on a $250 M yacht
Triangle of Sadness: An American Marxist and a Russian Capitalist on a $250 m yacht As movies go, there are several advantages of being different. Genre films have been beaten to death and critics, not to mention discerning audiences, are dying to watch something different. There are those who are different by virtue of original ideas, while others are different for the sake of being different. Let’s begin with the title: in the first few minutes of the film, you are told that it is som...
> FESTIVALS IN FOCUSCannes ACID poster revealed
This year's visual is by illustrator Xavier Lissilour Metaphoric dream of a diverse cinema, the ACID Cannes 2023 poster invites us into the heart of a luminous and mysterious forest. A place to project into the imaginary world of individuals who build together, through their eyes, new worlds, new possibilities. As many stories as hidden treasures that we wish to share with you. May 17th - 26th ...
New festival of Southwest Asian and North African cinema screening in Sydney- 28 - 30 April
The first-ever SWANA Film Festival, presented by Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) Parramatta, is a 3-day festival of Southwest Asian and North African cinema screening at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta across the weekend - 28 - 30 April 2023! ACE Executive Director Anne Loxley said, “ACE is thrilled to bring the first-ever SWANA Film Festival to Western Sydney. The Festival is an important community-led project that showcases the diverse and important ...
Five French films for Francophiles at AFF 2023
À la recherche de films amusants et inspirants à regarder? Looking for so...
First titles and opening film announced for Visions du Réel
Visions de Réel unveils its Grand Angle and Highlights selection: 23 feature films – including 3 world premieres, 1 internation...
Seattle International Film Festival reveals the first sicx titles for the 2023 edition
Take a peek into the movieverse with the first six 49th Seattle International Film Festival titles just announced including the Cannes Grand Jury Prize winner, the sensation that swept the Goya Awards, and a tribute to longtime SIFF Programmer Ruth Hayler. Passes are on sale now and individual tickets go on sale to SIFF Members on April 26 and to the general public on April 27. The Festival takes place in person May 11–21 at venues across Seattle,...
Film Festival Flips Paradigm Upside Down for Filmmakers with refundable submission fees
SYS’s Six-Figure Film Festival offers filmmakers risk-free submissions by refunding 100% of the entry fee to all the filmmakers who’s films are not screened at the festival. With film festival entry fees on the rise and many festivals opting to screen films online, SellingYourScreenplay (SYS) is championing new initiatives to give filmmakers more value at festivals. SYS’s Six-Figure Film Festival and Screenplay Contest is an annual in-person event held in Los Angeles...
Jonathan Baker’s Annual Viewing Party Celebrates Elvis, Oscar and the Late Paul Sorvino
Jonathan Baker’s Annual Oscar Viewing Party, presented in collaboration with French Riviera Film Festival and Indie Entertainment Media (IEM), was held on the eve of March 12 at Baker Manor in Beverly Hills, at the stunning estate that was once home to Warren Beatty. Elvis is Oscar was the theme of the evening and the cover feature of IEM. Jonathan and Jenny Baker Joining hosts Jonathan and Jenny Baker, and FRFF co-founders Nicole Goesseringer Muj and Gotham Chandna, were Oscar...
The Stars Will Shine at the Garden State Film Festival
New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival®, the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is celebrating its 21st Anniversary of paying tribute to New Jersey’s legacy as the birthplace of the American filmmaking industry. The artistic philosophy of the Garden State Film Festival is rooted in the celebration of the independent film genre and celebrates this spirit through dramatic screenings and unparalleled film collaborations attracting a diverse audience from around the...
Female Voices Rock Film Festival To Take Place May 5th – May 7th At The Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, NY
The One-Of-A-Kind Film Festival Returns for 3 Days of Live Screenings, Panels, Workshops, & More Female Voices Rock is excited to announce the return of Female Voices Rock Film Festival, taking place from May 5th-7th. Festival goers will once again return to theaters to discover this year’s most inspiring independent stories by women creators. In addition, in-person attendees will experience networking opportunities, workshops, industry talks, and parties during the festival, w...
The American French Film Festival to take place October 18-22 in Los Angeles
America’s First and Largest French Film Festival will Return to the DGA Theater Complex to Showcase Premieres of French Film and Television Series for US and International Distributors and the Public The Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF) announced today that The American French Film Festival (formerly known as COLCOA) will hold its 27th annual edition and awards competition October 18-22 at the Directors Guild of America Theater on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. “Created by th...
Submit your film to Newport Beach Film Fest SoCal’s largest cinema event!
SUBMIT YOUR FILM HERE Join us in celebrating our 24th Anniversary! The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is now open for submissions in all categories. NBFF will celebrate its 24th anniversary with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. Scheduled to take place October 12 – October 19, 2023 throughout Newport Beach and Orange County, the Festival will screen an international slate of over 300 films, including feature-length narrative, do...
The biggest MIPTV in years returns to Cannes in a month to celebrate the 60th
Get your Spring content and co-production deals done. Register today! ...
13.03.2023 | Editor's blog „When the Woodlark Sings“ – Nominee at the Digital Griffix Film Awards Montreal
Wonderful! Our film is nominated for the BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR at the Digital Griffix Film Awards in MONTREAL, Canada! Here is a quote from the film festival about the jury: "Our jury is composed of award-winning filmmakers who perfectly understand the hard work put into independent filmmaking!" We are overjoyed and very proud! Thank you to our cast and crew members and everyone who supported us in the process! Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0 Watch the music...
> FIlMS IN FOCUSIBC2023 returns to Amsterdam 15-18 September
IBC is the world’s most inspiring content and technology event bringing together the global media, entertainment and technology industry. Planning is now well underway for this year’s event which will once again offer a world-class exhibition, a jam-packed content agenda plus the return of the Accelerator Media Innovation Programme and IBC Awards. Register your interest today and we’ll keep you updated with all the latest news from IBC and let you know when registration goes...
Unifrance confirms delegation, over 150 buyers already registered
UNIFRANCE DELEGATION BOUND FOR NATPE BUDAPEST Momentum is gathering for the 2023 edition of NATPE Budapest, returning to the banks of the Danube 19-22 June 2023, and over 150 buyers from linear TV channels, streaming platforms and distribution companies have been vetted and registered. Unifrance has also signed on as an event partner, and will be curating a French Pavilion, bringing together French companies looking to grow their reach in the CEE and beyon...
„When the Woodlark Sings“ – Nominee at the Digital Griffix Film Awards Montreal
Wonderful! Our film is nominated for the BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR at the Digital Griffix Film Awards in MONTREAL, Canada! Here is a quote from the film festival about the jury: "Our jury is composed of award-winning filmmakers who perfectly understand the hard work put into independent filmmaking!" We are overjoyed and very proud! Thank you to our cast and crew members and everyone who supported us in the process! Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0 Watch the music...
„When the Woodlark Sings“ – Book with Photos
Great news! As a prelude to the movie premiere, a book with photos by members of the film team has been published! The book by Ana Bilić contains selected film stills, set photos and photos of rehearsals that she took herself. A special selection! Included is also her statement about the film as a director. Available as a paperback in landscape format and available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YwynQB Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0 Watch the music video: ht...
> AWARDS WATCHOscar Awards revealed
Congratuilations to "Everything Everywhere All at Once" which took the major industry awards at the 95th Academy Awards Sunday night: Oscars for best picture and best director, and cast members earning individual acting awards.
WINNERS & NOMINEES ...Jonathan Baker’s Annual Viewing Party Celebrates Elvis, Oscar and the Late Paul Sorvino
Jonathan Baker’s Annual Oscar Viewing Party, presented in collaboration with French Riviera Film Festival and Indie Entertainment Media (IEM), was held on the eve of March 12 at Baker Manor in Beverly Hills, at the stunning estate that was once home to Warren Beatty. Elvis is Oscar was the theme of the evening and the cover feature of IEM. Jonathan and Jenny Baker Joining hosts Jonathan and Jenny Baker, and FRFF co-founders Nicole Goesseringer Muj and Gotham Chandna, were Oscar...
Oxford Film Festival 2023 announces filmmaker awards for 20th Anniversary edition
THE 2023 OXFORD FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS Mike Cheslik’s HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS wins Best Narrative Feature, and G.B. Shannon’s SHOW BUSINESS IS MY LIFE (BUT I CAN’T PROVE IT) wins Best Documentary Feature Michael Stevantoni and Strack Azar’s THE BANALITY, and Kelly Duane de la Vega and Zandashé Brown’s IN THE BONES tied for Best Mississippi Feature THE BANALITY, IN THE BONES Oxford, MS (March 11, ...
VIDEO: watch the World Trailer Awards 2023
2023 WORLD WINNERS CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS AND NOMINEES ENJOY THE SHOW ...
„When the Woodlark Sings“ – Nominee at the Digital Griffix Film Awards Montreal
Wonderful! Our film is nominated for the BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR at the Digital Griffix Film Awards in MONTREAL, Canada! Here is a quote from the film festival about the jury: "Our jury is composed of award-winning filmmakers who perfectly understand the hard work put into independent filmmaking!" We are overjoyed and very proud! Thank you to our cast and crew members and everyone who supported us in the process! Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0 Watch the music...
The CESAR Award Winners
The Night of the 12th Dominik Moll, Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo, ... Film Benoît Magimel Pacifiction Actor Virginie Efira Paris Memories Actress Nadia Tereszkiewicz Forever Young Promising Actress Bastien Boui...
The Better World Film Forum returns to Cannes MAY, 21st and 22 nd at The Carlton
BETTER WORLD FUND @ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CANNES MAY, 21st & 22 nd 2023 at THE CARLTON HOTEL Sustainable development worldwide, Academia for a Better World Mastermind, Conference, Press, Gala Dinner, Trophy Ceremony, Celebrities, Red Carpet, Liz Mc Comb Showcase Check the FULL BROCHURE AMAZONIA FUND ALLIANCE FOR UNESCO BETTER WORL...
> PEOPLE IN FOCUSVIDEO Interview with Guillaume Esmiol Cannes Marché du Film Director views on cannes 2022 and 2023
Guillaume Esmiol the new Cannes Marché du Film Director sat down in Berlin during EFM with Bruno Chatelin to discuss Cannes 2022 and the coming 2023 edition Tue, May 16, 2023 - Sat, May 27, 2023. Watch his interview and what he could reveal about the new features of the 2023 comimg edition: ...
Ruben Östlund, President of the Jury of the 76th Festival de Cannes
50 years after fellow citizen Ingrid Bergman, Swedish director Ruben Östlund, a two-time winner of the Palme d'or, will preside over the Jury of the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes to be held from May 16 to 27. « I am happy, proud, and humbled to be trusted with the honor of Jury president for this year's Competition at the Festival de Cannes. Nowhere in the film world is the anticipation as strong as when the curtain rises on the films in Competition at the Festival...
Honor Awards to three prolific individuals on Opening Night of SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival on March 16
Gale Anne Hurd SRFF2023 the 10th-anniversary edition of SR Socially Relevant™Film Festival NY, SRFF 2023, red carpet opens March 16, at the Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater at 5:30 PM. The Opening Ceremony, and Honor Awards at 6:00 PM. The honorees are Gale Anne Hurd (Award-winning Film and TV Producer), Tonya Lewis Lee (producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate), and Robert Schenkkan (Pulitzer and Emmy Award-winning author). The Van...
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