DO NOT MISS A BIT from BERLINALE AND EFM 2024
On January 22, 2024 the Executive Director Mariette Rissenbeek and the Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian provided an outlook for the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. Watch the entire presentation of the selections ...
DO NOT MISS A BIT from BERLINALE AND EFM 2024
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ATTEND EFM WITH SUMMER HILL! Contact Us: Ted Chalmers President of Summer Hill Films ted@summerhillfilms.com www.summerhillfilms.com 10645 N. Tatum Blvd., #200-130, Phoenix, AZ 85028 USA +1-480-535-8711 Check out some exciting films from Summer Hill at AFM! We will be represented by Ted Chalmers at MGB 1st Floor, Stand #137 from Feb. 16 to 19. Ted can be contacted by clicking the meeting link below. We look forward to meeting with you! ..
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Arab Cinema Center names Mohannad Al-Bakri 5th Arab Cinema Personality of The Year
In recognition of his distinguished work in revitalizing and sustaining Jordanian and Arab cinema, the Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is bestowing its 5th Arab Cinema Personality of the Year Award to Mohannad Al-Bakri, the Managing Director of the Jordanian Royal Film Commission (RFC) during the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which will run from February 15th to the 25th. The award, which coincides with the ACC’s celebration of its own 10th anniversary, is designed to honor a...
First look poster for best animated feature nominee RUN TIGER RUN sequel
FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL invites you to email us for an in-person meeting at EFM. Let us know your preferred date and time (February 15 - 18), so we can introduce you to our Fantastic NEW titles including the 95th Academy Awards best animated feature nominee: RUN TIGER RUN. Below is a First-Look poster of our Kung Fu Panda-like sequel RUN TIGER RUN: SHAOLIN (now in pre-production). Set an EFM meeting for more details. Our new EFM location is: MARTIN GROPIUS BA...
Simone Baumann to remain Managing Director of German Films for another five years
© Slawomir Grenda It is fitting that 2024 when German Films is celebrating its 70th anniversary should also see another good piece of news: the supervisory board, chaired by Philipp Kreuzer, is pleased to announce that the contract with Managing Director Simone Baumann has been extended by another five years. "Simone Baumann has successfully managed the fortunes of German Films since 2019, including during the pandemic, with wisdom, fore...
The Shamrock Spitfire sales launch at Berlinale handled by 101 Films International
101 Films International, an Amcomri Entertainment company, confirms sales of the highly successful feature film The Shamrock Spitfire ahead of its official launch at Berlinale, from award-winning filmmakers and digital artists Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, founders of Pixel Revolution Films. The true story of Irish World War II fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane has been sold to Rialto – Australia and New Zealand, Aya Pro – Japan, Scene & Sound - ...
Protagonist Pictures Announces Key Promotions and New Hires ahead of EFM
Leading sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures revealed today a new leadership structure for its sales and marketing divisions, with several key executive promotions and new hires within the departments. The announcement came from CEO Dave Bishop as part of a reorganization to reflect both the company’s continued commitment to sales and a stronger eye towards executive producing feature film projects both in the UK, U.S and internationally. Senior execs Jan...
Oh, Canada: New Film starring Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere and Uma Thurman with Arclight Films handling international sales
Richard Gere (Pretty Woman, An Officer and a Gentleman, Chicago), Academy Award-nominee Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill), Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (HBO’s “The White Lotus” and “The Sopranos”) and Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, HBO’s “Euphoria,” Priscilla) star in Oh, Canada, with Arclight Films handling international sales for the highly-anticipated drama. Arclight Films Chairman Gary Hamilton made the announcement today. Academy ...
ICE FALL: Starring Joel Kinnaman and Cara Jade Myers by from Arclight Films and Top Film
Joel Kinnaman (James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, John Woo’s Silent Night) and Cara Jade Myers (Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon) are set to star in the thriller Ice Fall, it was announced today. The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters, Deadfall, Netflix’s “Barbarians”) and written by George Mahaffey (upcoming film Chief of Station starring Olga Kurylenko and Aaron Eckhart). Ice Fall ...
Shark Films for Shark Week and Beyond from TomCat Films
TomCat Films will be in Berlin this year for EFM from February 16 to Feb. 20. Stand Number 137, on the 1st floor of the MGB. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click below: Check out some exciting shark releases for international and Non-U.S. territories from TomCat Films! FEATURED SHARK RELEASES: COMPLETED. An explosion at a lab lets...
Berlinale politics: disinvitation of AfD politicians for the opening
Over the past few days, there has been an intense discussion in the cultural sector, in the press and on social media as well as within the Berlinale team about the invitations of AfD politicians, a right-wing extremist party, to the Opening of the Berlinale. Today, the directors of the Berlinale have decided to disinvite the five previously invited AfD politicians. The current discourse has once again made it very clear how much the commitment to a free, tolerant society and standing again...
Berlinale 2024: Diversity and Inclusion
The Berlinale is constantly working to remove existing barriers and to develop more inclusive services. All offers on diversity and accessibility at the 74th Berlinale can be found online. Furthermore, the Berlinale has an Anti-Discrimination Code of Conduct that sets out the rules of social interaction for all areas of the festival. The Berlinale is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and is constantly working to further develop inclusive events....
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