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Sue Mengers a top Hollywood agent passes on

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   When i was a young actor starting out in New York , I was granted the privlege of meeting Sue Mengers and the advice she offered me was to take a chance on making it in Holywood.She told me to take 6 months in Hollywood and  to see what the result would be and if I got a lucky break to stay there.Well it took me 12 years to get to Hollywood from NY and I had an an opportunity to meet with Sue at a conference and we shared our meeting and her advice. We both laughed and ...

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Courts-Bouillon 6

Un Jour – Des Courts – Le Meilleur

Samedi 8 octobre 2011 à Rousset

 

Programmation

 

14h00

Séance 1

 

Cigarette Candy de Lauren Wolkstein // Etats-Unis // 2009 // 14'               
Le jeune soldat Eddie Van Buren est obligé de jouer le rôle du "héros" lors d'une petite fête organisée à l’occasion de son retour au pays.

 

Le Syndrome du Timide de Pierre-Axel Vuillaume-Prézeau // France // 2010 // 6'

Il apparaissait nécessaire d'offrir pour la première fois, et aux yeux de tous, une véritable étude du syndrome du Timide.

 

Notes on the other de Sergio Oksman // Espagne // 2009 // Documentaire // 13'

Une foule de sosies d’Hemingway afflue en Floride pour élire « l’Hemingway authentique ». En 1924, Hemingway lui-même avait désiré être un autre.

 

Aglaée de Rudi Rosenberg // France // 2010 // 20'

Dans la cour du collège, Benoît perd un pari contre ses copains. Son gage : proposer à Aglaée, une élève handicapée, de sortir avec lui.

 

Vers le Nord de Youssef Chebbi // Tunisie // 2010 // 16'

En pleine nuit noire, sur une plage, Mehdi et Nito, deux passeurs de clandestins, s'apprêtent à conclure un deal avec une mafia albanaise.

 

Paris Shanghaï de Thomas Cailley // France // 2010 // 25'

Alors qu'il commence un périple de 20000 km à vélo, Manu croise la route de Victor, un adolescent perdu.

 

 

16h00 Séance spéciale animation           
> séance accessible à toute la famille          

Séance spéciale animation par la prestigieuse école des Gobelins qui forme depuis 30 ans les talents de demain. C'est le département Cinéma d'Animation, fondé en 1975 par Pierre Ayma, qui fit pour beaucoup la notoriété de l'établissement. Celui-ci a formé des animateurs qui ont trouvé leur place au sein de studios comme Disney, Universal, Pixar, Dreamworks ou Warner Bros.

 

Les  formations dispensées par les Gobelins à Paris et Annecy sont donc devenues des références dans le secteur du cinéma d'animation, aussi bien d’animation traditionnelle que d’animation numérique. Les courts-métrages réalisés par les étudiants durant leur scolarité remportent chaque année de nombreux prix dans les festivals internationaux.

 

 

Sélection de 60 minutes des meilleurs films des Gobelins :

Jurannessic (2002) - Chaperon Rouge (1993) - Le goûter (2003) - Le building (2005) - Burning Safari (2006) - Cocotte minute (2006) - Pyrats (2006) -  Anima Facta Est (2007) - La ballade sauvage (2008) - Garuda (2008) - Dodudindon (2009) Fenrir (2009) - Monstera Deliciosa (2009) - Soapy Trip (2010) - Chaman (2010) - Red River Bay (2010) - Junk space (2010) - La migration bigoudenne (2004) - Après la pluie (2008) - Blind spot (2007) -  Oktapodi (2007) - Le ruban (2009) - Inka Bola (2009) -  Le phare (2009) - Le royaume (2010) - Jean-Luc (2010) - Smoke my Christmas (2010) - Trois petits points (2010) - For sock's sake (2008)

 

 

17h00 Rencontre avec un réalisateur de l’école des Gobelins

18h00 Séance 3


Los minutos, las horas de Janaina Marques // Cubas Brésil // 2009 // 11'

Yoli a toujours vécu avec sa mère, dans un quartier pauvre de La Havane. Un jour, un homme l'invite à un rendez-vous.

 

Suiker de Jeroen Annokkeé // Pays-Bas // 2010 // 8'

Klaasje, la voisine de Bert, sonne à sa porte, légèrement vêtue, pour lui emprunter un pot de sucre ...

 

The lost thing de Shaun Tan et Andrew Ruhemann // Australie //2010 // Animation // 15'

Un jeune garçon trouve une étrange créature sur la plage et décide de la ramener chez lui.

 

La Fille de l'homme de Manuel Schapira // France // 2010 // 10'

Un soir alors que son bébé est en pleur, un père décide de le sortir ...

 

L'accordeur d'Olivier Treiner // France // 2010 // 13'

Adrien s'est effondré psychologiquement après avoir échoué à un concours de renom et travaille désormais comme accordeur de piano.

 

Checkpoint de Ruben Amar // France // 2010 // 19'

Suleiman, un jeune palestinien de onze ans, vit dans un petit village de la bande de Gaza. Comme tous les mois, il accompagne son père sur les ruines d'un village détruit.

 

Catharsis de Cédric Prevost // France // 2010 // 18'

Un aspirant réalisateur, rongé par le désir inassouvi de tourner, se réveille à l'intérieur d'un film.

 

 

19h40  Interlude musical  
par DJ Paul Kersey - Mix de musiques de films
Possibilité de se restaurer sur place.

 

20h30 Séance 4

 

Babel d'Hendrick Dusollier // France // 2010 // 15'

Depuis les montagnes célestes jusqu'au sommet des tours de Shanghai, deux jeunes paysans quittent leur village pour rejoindre la mégapole.

 

Y a basta ! de Gustave Kervern et Sébastien Rost // France // 2010 // 11'

Un  centre spécialisé va fermer ses portes. Des handicapés mentaux, aidés par leurs éducateurs, vont, dès lors, prendre leur destin en main !

 

Le piano de Lévon Minasian // France Arménie // 2011 // 26'

Pour se préparer à un concours international, le Ministère de la Culture met à la disposition de Loussiné, petite orpheline un superbe piano.

 

Khouya de Yanis Koussim // Algérie // 2010 // 15'

Au sein d'un intérieur algérien ordinaire, le frère bat ses sœurs, la mère laisse faire.

 

El empleo de Santiago Bou Grasso // Argentine // 2008 // 6'

Un homme, en chemin vers le travail, est plongé dans un monde où l’utilisation de gens en tant qu’objets fait partie du quotidien.

 

Je pourrais être votre grand-mère de Bernard Tanguy // France // 2010 // 19'

Un jeune avocat d'affaires trouve que la vieille SDF roumaine en bas de chez lui ressemble à sa grand-mère. Une nuit, il lui fabrique une pancarte en carton. 

Deux inconnus de Christopher Radclif et Lauren Wolkstein // France // 2011 // 16'

Un homme et un jeune adolescent marchent le long d'une route de campagne. Alors qu'ils s'invitent dans la piscine d'un motel isolé, ils sont pris au dépourvu par la jeune réceptionniste.

 

Pot de clôture offert

Mix de musiques de films : Paul Kersey, qui anime l’émission "Paul's Boutique" sur Radio Monaco. Velouté Courts-Bouillon offert après la séance.

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Crazy Stupid Love Premiere At Bondi Junction Event Cinemas - 14th September 2011

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Crazy Stupid Love Premiere At Bondi Junction Event Cinemas : Photography: Eva RinaldiCrazy Stupid Love Premiere At Bondi Junction Event Cinemas - 14th September 2011 The extremely funny Steve Carell has outdone himself in 'Crazy Stupid Love' in a flick that is tipped to snatch numerous 'love story of the year' awards. Carell, well known for his great performance in 'Date Night' and the lead in 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin', puts on a tremendous show here. ...

GUAM, USA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES JURY AND NOMINEES

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GUAM, USA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES JURY AND NOMINEES HAGATÑA, GUAM, USA (September 13, 2011) – The Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) announced the members of their 2011 Official Grand Jury, comprised of four industry professionals with extensive media experience in the global film community. GIFF executive director, Don Muna, says ”Given the credentials of the 2011 jury panel,  I’m confident that we’re sending the clear message to the world that we consid...

DFI’s First International Co-Production to Inaugurate 3rd Annual Doha Tribeca Film Festival

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In an historic moment for Arab film-making and Middle Eastern creative talent, the world premiere of Arabian film epic, Black Gold, will open the Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) 2011. The movie, a unique and authentic insight into the region and one of the biggest cinematic projects ever undertaken in the Arab world, will set the agenda for the internationally-renowned festival. Black Gold, co-produced by DFI and Tarak Ben Ammar’s Quinta Communications, is directed by Jean-Jacques A...

Eegar will open AFI Fest

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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that J. EDGAR, directed by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient and Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood, will have its world premiere as the Opening Night Gala of AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi. The film stars Academy Award nominee Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role, along with Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer and Oscar winner Judi Dench. It is produced by Academy Award winners Eastwood and Brian Grazer, and Oscar nom...

Laurence Fishburne To Serve as International Jury President at next Zurich festival

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The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) announced today the members of the two juries that will preside over the international competition categories at the 7th edition of the Festival, which takes place September 22 – October 2, 2011. Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix” trilogy, “Mystic River,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It”) will serve as Jury President for the ZFF’s international section. The Festival will also be honoring Fishburne with a special achieve...

Final Harry Potter episode breaks BO records in the Uk and Ireland

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Creates Cinema History and Shatters Box Office Records in the UK and Ireland with an Astonishing  opening weekend of £23 Million The cumulated International Box Office is the biggest for any franchise: 6,33 Md$ Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, the final adventure of the film series based on the beloved books by J.K. Rowling, smashed all box office records in the UK and I...

“The Social Network” wins the 12th Annual Golden Trailer top Awards

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Last night, “The Social Network” came away from the 12th Annual Golden Trailer Awards with three wins in major categories and the coveted top honor, Best in Show. It is the first time a trailer has accomplished this feat since “The Matrix” in 1999, the year the awards show debuted. After carrying away the trophies for “Best Drama,” “Best Music” (which gauges the creative use of music in a promo reel) and “Most Original”—Sony Pictures’ “The Social Network” trailer na...

Campus MovieFest awards

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Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, announced today the 2011 International Grand Finale festival winners. Young filmmakers from over 75 universities along with their families, friends, and industry execs, joined Campus MovieFest in Hollywood, California, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of providing students with the technology and support needed to create their own five-minute short films in one week. Beginning on Thursday, June 23, and running through Sunday, ...

Student 3D Film Festival Announces Winners

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First Ever Student 3D Film Festival Announces Winners at Campus MovieFest International Grand Finale in HollywoodA first of its kind, 'CMF 3D', backed by Panasonic 3D Technology and the International 3D Society, Delivered 3D Tools and Education to Student FilmmakersHOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world's largest student film festival, in partnership with Panasonic and the International 3D Society (I3DS), completed the first CMF 3D Film Festival during...

Dimension 3 2011: A glimpse into the future of 3D images and products!

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The 5th edition of Dimension 32011, held from May 24 to 26 in La Plaine Saint-Denis, confirmed itsleadership as a European platform for 3D images and technologies, through aseries of images and products previews… This year, Dimension 3 wasspread out across two areas: the Pullman Dock hosted the exhibition and theconference room, while the Haussmann Dock was dedicated to new uses for 3D,artistic installations and events (classroom, home cinema, photo studio). As a result, a greater success w...

Campus MovieFest:: new Student 3D Film Festival

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Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, in partnership with Panasonic and the International 3D Society (I3DS), will complete the first CMF 3D Film Festival during the Campus MovieFest International Grand Finale events in Hollywood from June 23-26. In partnership with Panasonic and the International 3D Society (I3DS), the competition debuted in January 2011, offering CMF’s top filmmakers (its Distinguished Filmmakers Network) the opportunity to submit treatments for...

Coyote & Road Runner versus Short Film Competition

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While Coyote’s epic quest to capture the Road Runner capture a lot of attention on festival, Joann Sfar and Antoine Delesvaux's The Rabbi's Cat won the Feature Film Crystal at the Annecy Animation Film Festival on Saturday, The Cat was judged by many to be one of the most striking French animation debuts lately. A Japanese drama cartoon about a soul reborn in the body of a suicidal teenager, Colorful won The Best Asian Anime Award in a feature film competition. Moreover, another high-concept p...

The Glamour Of Annecy, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner kicked

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 How does it feel to live in a virtual world? Festival International Du Film D’Animation 2011 approves once again, glamour and a great class. The Opening Ceremony 6 June, included exclusive screenings of studio short films by the leading animation teams of Pixar and Disney. The Festival “Giant Screen” in front of the main building showed a variety of Between Frames presentations providing behind the scenes and the process of making features. Festival included many exhibitions...

12th Annual Golden Trailer Awards

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Nominations for the 12th ANNUAL GOLDEN TRAILER AWARDS ® were released this morning. Highlights include the Summer 2011 Blockbuster category dominated by trailers for three Stephen Spielberg productions—“Cowboys and Aliens,” “Super 8” and “Transformers:Dark of the Moon”—up against “Pirates of the Caribbean 4”; the reels for the hits “Black Swan” vying for Best Thriller, “Hangover Part II” and “Bad Teacher” for Best Comedy, or “The Tillman Story” for Best Doc...

ScreenSingapore outlines the achievements and the program for the inaugural edition, set for 5 to 12 June 2011

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Exactly one year after the Board of ScreenSingapore announced its ambitious plan at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in 2010 to create a filmed entertainment ‘hybrid’ event in Singapore, key Board members, headed by Chairman Greg Coote, return to Cannes to outline the achievements and the program for the inaugural edition, set for 5 to 12 June 2011. ScreenSingapore has a myriad of component parts: 1) World, International or Asia-Pacific Premieres (5 – 12 June) ScreenSingapore fea...

Campus MovieFest (CMF) returns to Hollywood with more films...

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Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, announced today it is returning to Hollywood, CA, for its annual International Grand Finale (IGF) film and music festival from June 23-26. CMF is celebrating its 10th anniversary since being founded by four Emory University students, providing nearly 500,000 participants along the way with laptops, camcorders, and training to create short movies and music for free.CMF hosted red carpet finales at each participating campus, and ...

Gothic thriller concludes Noir Festival in Hollywood

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  by Alex Deleon The 13th annual Film Noir festival concluded its edgy three week run at the hallowed Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on April 20, with the stomach churning identity theft thriller, "My Name is Julia Ross", (Columbia, 1945) starring Nina Foch in a memorable role as a kidnapped-for-murder blonde in an eerie Gothic mansion on the cliffs over the sea in Cornwall, U.K. While this is really more of a Gothic murder mystery than a pure noir, contract director Joseph...

Gothic Thriller concludes Noir City, Hollywood

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GOTHIC THRILLER CONCLUDES NOIR CITY, HOLLYWOOD, 2011by Alex Deleon The 13th annual Film Noir festival concluded its edgy three week run at the hallowed Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on April 20, with the stomach churning identity theft thriller, "My Name is Julia Ross", (Columbia, 1945) starring Nina Foch in a memorable role as a kidnapped-for-murder blonde in an eerie Gothic mansion on the cliffs over the sea in Cornwall, U.K. While this is really more of a Gothic murder mystery than a pure noi...

East End Film Festival is turning 10 years old

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  EAST END FILM FESTIVAL TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY programme (Wednesday 27 April - Monday 2 May 2011) Since its first edition in 2001, East End Film Festival has grown to become one of the UK's largest film festivals. Last year's festival comprised over 200 screenings and events across 29 venues, reaching an audience of over 30,000 people - and this year East End Film Festival will celebrate itsTEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY with a programme that promises to be even bigger and better! Fro...

The full EEFF 2011 line up

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EEFF 2011 will open with the world premiere of The Libertines:There Are No Innocent Bystanders The EEFF is very proud to officially announce its full 2011 programme. Running from 27 April - 2 May, this year's tenth anniversary edition will open with the World Premiere of an all-access documentary about The Libertines, There Are No Innocent Bystanders. Other highlights include the UK Premiere of the new, digitally restored print of Taxi Driver introduced by Adrian Utley of Port...

Preview on FMX program from Stuttgart animation FX and more...

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  FMX 2011 16th Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Interactive Media May 3-6, 2011. Stuttgart, Germany. Just one month to go! FMX 2011 is about to kick off to a great start, with just one month to go! This year we are bringing an exciting selection of conference programming to Stuttgart for four days, focusing on the most exciting issues taking place in the industry. FMX takes a fresh look at Stereo 3D including contributions from Weta Digital on the ride "King Kong...

Chapman launches first-of-its-kind Film Production Company

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Going where no other film school has gone before, Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, recognized as one of the premier film schools in the United States, has launched a first-of-its-kind production and distribution company - Chapman Entertainment, LLC.   Chapman Entertainment is a sustainable, fully-functioning film production company designed to produce five to ten pictures per year in the micro-budget range (budgets in the $250,000 - $625,000 range). Ut...

The 83rd Academy Awards

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By Maria Esteves – March 12, 2011 The 83rd Academy Awards presented by AMPAS for outstanding film achievements of 2010 co-hosted by Academy Award nominee James Franco and actress Anne Hathaway commenced Sunday, February 27, 2011, 8:00pm ET and 5:00pm PT at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, California. Live television coverage of Oscars were seen in the U.S. on ABC Network and in more than 200 countries worldwide. This year’s Oscar winners by category are: Best Picture THE KING’...

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