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Poster signed by Arnold for Bruno Chatelin as a thank you token of fantastic Box Office records in France   I have been working with film festivals and helping filmmakers for the past 20 years in various capacities. There was only one big lesson I learnt in festivals: Cannes can work miracles for you, if you do the right thing with the right people : dare, work hard and be creative in each of your actions. HERE IS THE DETAILED STORY OF A 40M $ HANDSHAKE TO ME FOLLOWING OUR SUCCESS...

Research the 272 AFM Sales & Production Exhibiting Companies

The global independent industry will all convene in Santa Monica in just a few weeks for AFM23 with hundreds of productions, sales, distribution and buying companies from 70 countries registered. Over 230 companies – from A24 to XYZ - as well as international umbrella stands are set to exhibit - with more still being added. To find out more about the Exhibitors coming to AFM, click on the company’s name on the exhibitor list and you’ll be taken to their profile on The Film Ca...

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Winners of the 42 Munich Film Festival

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  The winners of the 42nd Munich International Film Festival have been announced on 05.07.2025 during an early afternoon award ceremony.  A highlight of the 42nd Munich International Film Festival was today’s presentation of the awards in the five international competitions (CineCoPro, CineMasters, CineVision, CineRebels, and CineKindl), the FIPRESCI Prize, the Young Jury Award, and the three Audience Awards. The German Cinema New Talent Award was presented on Friday evening.&n...

2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest Winners

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“Retirement Plan” Receives Best of the Festival “Budō” Receives Best Animated Short “Shanti Rides Shotgun” Receives Best Documentary Short “Susana” Receives Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes “Medusa” Receives Best Live-Action Short Under 15 Minutes     The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its Festival juried and audience award winners as part of the Awards Brunch at the Renaissance...

2025 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST 2025 LINEUP

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Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 31st edition welcomed audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025. In all, the festival screened 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 World Premieres, 10 International Premieres, 36 North American Premieres, 19 U.S. Premieres., and 94 California Premieres. More than 6,200 short films from 141 countries and territories were submitted.    “Bri...

SPIRITUAL DESTINY - book reel

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SPIRITUAL DESTINY book reel link:      https://youtu.be/_ddE2M9L8d0 Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTFTNQS In Spiritual Destiny, the inaugural novel of the Alp to Taw Chronicles and the first book of The Destiny Trilogy, readers are introduced to Joseph Arthur Golden-Eagle, known as JAG, a full-blooded Pequot Native American from Stonington, Connecticut. Raised by Night Owl and Morning Dove, JAG embodies his ancestors' guiding values: "DON'T TAK...

CineMerit Award for Stellan Skarsgård: 42nd Munich International Film Festival to honor the Swedish actor

Stellan Skarsgård will be honored at the Munich International Film Festival for his achievements in the cinematic art. Stellan Skarsgard is a versatile actor, in Cannes I met him at the film reception on the Arte Boat, his latest film was coproduced by Arte. The picture was taken while I was not yet aware of his presence, I recognized him only on the way out and congratulated him on the spot for his outstanding performance. And only later Inrealised that he was in the background , yes he...

Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 05: Alibaba and SAP in strategic partnership

Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 05: Alibaba and SAP in strategic partnership Alibaba Group and SAP have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises modernise their operations through cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. As part of the collaboration, Alibaba Cloud has joined SAP’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Certification Program and will support customers running SAP’s enterprise cloud solutions. Alibaba Group will also use SAP Cloud ERP Priva...

Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 04: Building a trusted AI ecosystem, and creating jobs

Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 04: Building a trusted AI ecosystem, and creating jobs At the recent ATxSummit, the apex event of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2025, organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), key global and regional efforts around AI, LLM models, AI adoption for enterprise and up-skilling for talent were announced. Building a trusted AI ecosystem is a key focus for Singapore, as maximal adoption and innovation can happen, leading to greater produ...

Circus Vargas the Dreams are Alive

  Welcome to the show; to the Big One that is! Yes, Circus Vargas (www.CircusVargas.com ) is bigger and more breathtaking than ever. Circus Vargas is actually one of the World’s largest traveling circuses still using a big top tent! We love Circus Vargas as we attended their show for at least a decade or more with my three sons: Felix, Max and Rex. Truly, going to Circus Vargas is of the most memorable experience your family will have, pure magic for the eyes and the soul. Ev...

Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 03: Industry Leaders to Accelerate Tech Adoption including GenAI for more than 6,000 Enterprises

Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 03: Industry Leaders to Accelerate Tech Adoption including GenAI for more than 6,000 Enterprises 1. New partnerships with industry giants Alibaba Cloud, Prudential and ST Engineering will give more local SMEs access to cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and cyber security. Announced today at the opening of ATxEnterprise by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, these new collaboration...

Cannes Lions honours Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen as inaugural Creative Champion of the Year

Cannes Lions honours Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen as inaugural Creative Champion of the Year New Award recognises Narayen’s dedication to enabling creativity in its many forms and driving the creative agenda across industries and around the globe 13 May 2025 - The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO, Adobe, will be honoured as its inaugural Creative Champion of the Year. The new honouree Award is given to individu...

Art, commerce and new rules of filmmaking - visionary filmmaker Brady Corbet speaks at Cannes Lions

I still remember his impressive debut film I watched in Venice. He made his feature directorial debut in 2015 with The Childhood of a Leader at the Venice Film Festival.  His second feature film, Vox Lux was hailed by critics after it premiered in competition at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, London Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival. His recent original feature The Brutalist recently won Brady Best Picture and Best Director at the Golden Globes.   Mag...

Cannes Lions Highlights - Joy is Rebellion - Reese Witherspoon inspires girls at Cannes Lions -Hello Sunshine

I'm very excited to announce American actress Reese Witherspoon speaking at Cannes Lions on Wednesday 18.06 at 12:45 pm at the Debussy Theatre about her new initiative empowering women, especially young women. Hello Sunshine is on a mission to change the narrative for women. Especially for girls and young women who don't feel represented by brands, their needs are not understood. For the first time, media visionary and founder Reese Witherspoon speaks about a new initiative and brand...

Coming up - Cannes Lions -Live your visions

Coming up - Cannes Lions -Live your visions The Cannes International Film Festival just finished, and now again only 3 weeks later Cannes is becoming once again the mekkha for talents from all over the world attending THE ultimate market for creativity - CANNES LIONS!   What to expect?   Certainly more buzz, more professionals, more future focused technologies and all major companies combining entertainment and software applications. Orginally a hub for the advert...

Groundbreaking Social Media Agency Highlightstar Transforms the Entertainment Industry With Creation of Modern Day Film Studio

                                               Francisco Carrillo, Bill Shadorf The highly anticipated Lionsgate release Diablo by director Ernesto Diaz Espinoza, executive produced by Highlightstar, the trailblazing social media company led by CEO Bill Shadorf, and “CiscoKid” Francisco Carrillo, is set to debut in theatres and digital on-demand on...

NATPE Budapest coming soon

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More than 430 top buyers from major networks, global studios and leading platforms are heading to NATPE Budapest to find standout formats, fresh IP and bold stories. Join them in the heart of Europe for four days of targeted meetings, powerful networking and real opportunities to expand your reach. Here are just some of the top buyers joining us in Budapest                                ...

Ventana Sur to return to Buenos Aires for Its 17ᵗʰ Edition from 1 to 5 December 2025

The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, the National Institute of Cinema & Audiovisual Arts of Argentina (INCAA), and the Uruguayan Film & Audiovisual Agency (ACAU), are pleased to announce that the 17ᵗʰ edition of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s leading audiovisual market, will take place in Buenos Aires from 1 to 5 December 2025   Ventana Sur – Río de la Plata, co-organized by the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, INCAA, and ACA...

VIDEO MDF25 Wrap-Up | Marché du Film 2025 Highlights

That’s a wrap for the 2025 edition of the #MarcheDuFilm — the world’s leading film market, held in the vibrant city of Cannes. Over nine dynamic days, #MDF25 brought together 15,000 film professionals from around the globe for an unparalleled gathering of creativity, business, and innovation. The edition captured the spirit of a film industry in motion: more global, more connected, and more innovative than ever before. Feel the beat of this dynamic edition, and watch the highli...

Wrapping up in the Cannes market! May 22

Start your day with purpose—join us from 9:30 to 12:00 for the Inclusion & Diversity Panel, where bold voices and industry leaders come together to challenge norms, celebrate difference, and drive real change in cinema. 9:30-12:00: Inclusion & Diversity Panel   ...

The Cannes Festival & Market Beat Volume 5

Cannes Marché du Film & Festival NEWSLETTER Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites EMAIL US  : bruno@filmfestivals.com Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites, let us shoot and promote for you...   We produce The Cannes Dailies delivering News, Glamour, Biz and Buzz. The Cannes Market Dailies and 8 Cannes Newsletters :     “I wish you the best of ...

Marché du Film May 20 keeping the magic going!

We hope you're still energized & ready to make the most of these final days! There's plenty more to look forward to — thought-provoking panels, powerful keynotes, and engaging masterclasses await! Today, documentary cinema takes center stage as we celebrate Doc Day — our one-day showcase packed with events and activities for all doc lovers in Cannes! ...
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