The Bears are patiently waiting for the opening next week: perspectives on EFM and Berlinale 70
Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF) at the 70th Berlinale: WCF Day With a Focus on Director's Talk / Audience Design / Expansion of the Funding Programme / WCF-Film opens Panorama Ana Carolina García, Sofía Cabrera in Las Mil y Una (One in a Thousand) by Clarisa Navas © Varsovia Films 15 Years of Diversity, Artistic Brilliance, Sustainable International Cooperation and the Promotion of Cinema For more than 15 years, the World Cinema F...
Programme 2020 The Berlinale programme is now online. The complete programme of the 70th International Film Festival can be found here. Berlinale Opening Live Across Germany With the kind support of ZDF/3sat and CinemaxX, on February 20 at 7.20 pm, the Opening Gala of the 70th Berlinale and the premiere of the opening film will be broadcast in cinemas in four German cities for the first time. In the CinemaxX cinemas in Hamburg-Dammtor, Munich, Essen and Halle (Saale), viewers ca...
Leading sales agent Radiant Films International has come on board to manage international rights on select Motion Picture Exchange (MPX) titles including two star-driven feature films; the political drama Percy starring Academy Award® winner Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter, Hairspray), Christina Ricci (Casper, The Opposite Sex), and Zach Braff (“Scrubs,” “Arrested Development”), and the star-packed comedy drama Big Gold Brick with Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: Episode...
IFTA Members Take on Berlin IFTA members will have a strong presence in Berlin with dozens of companies selling at the European Film Market (February 20-27). The IFTA Pavilion in Gropius Bau will host exhibition space for 13 member companies including, Adler & Associates Entertainment, Artist View Entertainment, The Asylum, CineTel Films, The Exchange, Fantawild Animation Inc., FILM.UA Group, Fantawild Animation Inc., KOAN, KSM, MarVista Entertainment, Octane Entertainment, One Cool Pi...
EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS, EFP's initiative to spotlight Europe's 10 best up-and-coming acting talent, is widely regarded as an important stepping stone towards an international career – with past EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS including Carey Mulligan, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Pilou Asbaek and Alba Rohrwacher to name a few. Taking place over the first weekend of the Berlin International Film Festival, the initiative offers an extensive industry programme, includin...
50/50 by 2020 – A Roadmap for the Future Sunday, February 23, 2:15 – 3:30pm An EFM Horizon event, co-hosted by the Swedish Film Institute Featuring a keynote by Anna Serner, CEO of the Swedish Film Institute Participants include: Dame Heather Rabbatts DBE, Chair, TIME’S UP UK Delphyne Besse, co-founder and co-chair of Collectif 50/50 Moderator: Wendy Mitchell, Contributing Editor at Screen International. Additional participants to be ...
INTERNATIONAL EMERGING FILM TALENT ASSOCIATION (IEFTA) PARTNERS FOR THE SECOND YEAR WITH THE EUROPEAN FILM MARKET ON THE BERLINALE AFRICA HUB TO PRESENT AND SUPPORT PANELS, SESSIONS, POP-UPS & RECEPTIONS BEYOND THE RAGING SEA THE AMAZING TRUE-LIFE RESCUE STORY OF ADVENTURERS OMAR SAMRA AND OMAR NOUR PRESENTED BY IEFTA IN COLLABORATION WITH DHL, UNDP, AND UNHCR WILL HAVE ITS INTERNATIONAL ‘MARKET’ SCREENING PREMIERE AT EFM The International Emerging Fi...
Voltage Pictures has boarded international sales on writer-director Kyle Rankin’s (Night of the Living Deb) upcoming thriller Run Hide Fight starring Thomas Jane (Deep Blue Sea, The Thin Red Line), Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill, Man On Fire) and Isabel May (“Alexa & Katie”, “Young Sheldon”) and will present the project to buyers at the upcoming European Film Market, it was announced today by company President and COO Jonathan Deckter. Currently in po...
Cinema plural A conference without a theme Opening conference of the Critics’ Week Theaterdiscounter Berlin Berlin, 19 February 2020 What are the hopes of today’s filmmakers, critics and cinephiles? What do they resent, what do they demand? In 2020, the Critics’ Week is refusing to choose a theme for the opening conference. Instead, we’re inviting friends old and new to voice their concerns, to engage in discussion and find allies. Be ...
The Academy Award-nominated production company Aquarius Films has appointed seasoned industry executive Rachel Okine as Managing Director with immediate effect, it was announced today by Aquarius Founders and Principal Producers Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford. Okine joins Aquarius at a dynamic time for the company whose upcoming slate of high-end, prestige projects across film and television includes Guy Pearce’s directorial debut Poor Boy, in which Pearce will also st...
HanWay Films will handle international sales and distribution for writer and director Jasmine McGlade’s emotionally charged drama Fencer. The film is set in the highly competitive world of fencing, and Zoe Saldana (Avengers: Endgame, Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy) is attached to play Mae, an ambitious female athlete facing personal demons and childhood rivals as she vies for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. HanWay Films will commence sales at the European Film Marke...
Please find our EFM line-up. Attending Feb 20th - Feb 27th at MGB, Unifrance booth MARKET SCREENINGS @ EFM NARDJES A. by Karim Aïnouz (The Invisible Life Of Euridice Gusmão, THF, Praia Do Futuro) 24 hours in the life of activist Nardjes A. in the heart of the 2019 Algerian protests. [World Premiere] Feb 23 at 21...
Blue Fox cordially invites you to a special screening of the family movie “SHEPHERD: STORY OF A HERO DOG” written and directed by Lynn Roth (The Little Traitor). Based on an acclaimed bestselling novel, SHEPHERD is the tale of Kaleb, a beloved German Shepherd caught in the middle of WW2. SHEPHERD | PROMO ...
Gravel Road's Founder & CEO, Benjamin Cowley brings to EFM a fine line-up of multi-award winning films from the African continent. EFM FILM LINE-UP ...
JOUR2FÊTE and DOC&FILM INTERNATIONAL to launch new sales outfit THE PARTY FILM SALES After the acquisition of international sales company DOC&FILM INTERNATIONAL by Paris-based distribution and sales company JOUR2FÊTE, the two international sales teams now join forces under one same banner: THE PARTY FILM SALES. French distribution activity will remain under the same JOUR2FÊTE label. The new outfit will sell both catalogues and wil...
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Many new titles for the market: Vision Films will be located at IFTA Pavillion N°162 ...
I Intramovies will be attending EFM in Berlin from February 20 to February 26, located at 03/C7 - Italian Pavilion MGB - Martin Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstraße 7, 10963 Berlin ...
DIRECTOR: Ciro Guerra (Embrace of the Serpent) CINEMATOGRAPHER: Chris Menges (Academy Award® Winner) COMPOSER: Marco Beltrami (Academy Award® Nominee) WRITER: J.M. Coetzee (Nobel Prize in Literature W...
TomCat Films is alive and well for 2020 and we have a slew of new, dark and dirty films for your horror and cult releasing needs. These titles are available for international select territories. Please contact us for info and for trailers and more. Please visit our website at www.tomcatfilms.com!
Join our 8th discussion and network meeting on the status of women in the film business and gender equity during the Berlinale. THE OTHER STORY: FEMINIST SCRIPTS IN CINEMA NOW Female characters in film and on TV define the way we see women and men in our society. Role models that differ from familiar stereotypes demonstrate possibilities beyond the norm, offer encouragement, deliver criticism and help viewers position themselves differently. The discussion aims to encourage film...
ONE IN A THOUSAND (Las Mil y Una) by Clarisa Navas &nbs...
Andy Garcia as Ambassador Williams in Redemption Day Los Angeles, CA (January 30, 2020) -- Production has wrapped on the international political-action drama REDEMPTION DAY starring Andy Garcia, Gary Dourdan, Serinda Swan, Ernie Hudson, Martin Donovan, Samy Naceri and Brice Bexter. REDEMPTION DAY marks the feature film and directorial debut for Hicham Hajji, the first-ever Moroccan/Arab to write, produce and direct a major Hollywood feature film. Shot in Morocco, ...
FAITH by Valentina Pedicini BERLIN CRITIC'S WEEK BERLINALE 70 MARKET SCREENINGS: February 21 at 14:20 pm @CinemaxX 17 February 24 at 12:35 pm @CinemaxX16 “Eye-opening portrait of the isolated Italian religious sect Warriors Of Light… watching these everyday lives moves from an act of contemplation to interrogation” “Screen International” “FAITH is as disciplined and intriguingly opaque as the men and women it stud...
THE DEAD SPIT OF KELLY, a vibrant and anarchic dark comedy that celebrates life springing from death. The film will star Golden Globe® nominee Jason Isaacs (Hotel Mumbai, Harry Potter franchise, The Patriot), Colin Morgan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War, The Happy Prince, Legend) and Jessica Barden (The End of the F***ing World, Hanna, upcoming Pink Skies Ahead). In turn-of-the-century Dublin, a diligent and dedicated taxidermist named Murphy (Morgan), is tormented by his boss...
Berlinale Special Gala World Premiere for late composer’s final work LAST AND FIRST MEN by Jóhann Jóhannsson, which will world premiere in the Berlinale Special Gala section on Tuesday, February 25th, to our Berlin Slate. We are glad to share the press book here attached with further information on this unique project. Narrated by Tilda Swinton and shot in stunning 16mm black and white, LAST AND FIRST MEN is a multi-faceted film experience by the late compose...
The Provocative New Documentary From Ra’anan Alexandrowicz (The Inner Tour, The Law in These Parts) Explores the Internal Experience of the Viewer Film Receives International Premiere in Berlinale Forum Followed by True/False, CPH:DOX and NY’s First Look Film Festival ...
Magnolia Pictures International will be mocated during EFM at Marriott - 1033 ASSASSINS DOCUMENTARY - 104 min DIRECTORS: Ryan White (Ask Dr. Ruth) FEATURING: Siti Aisyah, Doan Thi Huong, Kim Jong-nam A global investigation on the murder of Kim Jong Un's...
BERLINALE 2020 - PANORAMA DRY WIND by Daniel Nolasco BRAZIL, 2020 - 110' Sandro works at the Human Resources department at a mining company. When the working day ends, in the forest that surrounds the company, he has casual sex with his coworker Ricardo. Occasionally he swims in the public pool where he sees Maicon, but their eyes never cross. When Maicon starts to work at the same company, Sandro’s desires turn into obsession, and everything get...
The rave of the year turns into a nightmare as a young group of friends are terrorized by a killer disguised as the headlining DJ, in this throwback 90’s horror with a modern twist. Starring: Zachary Gordon ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid" franchise) Adrienne Wilkinson ("Suspense", "Star Trek: Renegades") Lou Ferrigno Jr. ("S.W.A.T.") Newly completed and available worldwide COM...
AVANT PREMIÈRE MUSIC + MEDIA MARKET BERLIN 2020 The full Avant Première programme is final! 22-26 FEB 2020 Berlin, Germany AVANT PREMIÈRE SCREENINGS Present your latest productions to 600 international experts, buyers, potential coproduction partners and financiers! Film Submission for the Avant Première Screenings are an exclusive benefit for Full + Affiliate IMZ Members only. READ MOR...
Tracing how elegance pertains to nocturnal fantasies and to African-American images of the past. Or how a local fight against all odds relates to the fleeting moments of youth. And then distances collapse: a techno sect encounters fragmented experiences from Bielefeld. The film programme of the 6th Berlin Critics’ Week is complete. Baptism in "America" © 2019 Can elegance function as a politic...
WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THE AMERICAN SECTOR THE AMERICAN SECTOR takes viewers on a road trip to see fragments of The Berlin Wall, scattered across the United States. The feature-length film of Courtney Stephens and Pacho Velez will celebrate its World Premiere at the section Berlinale Special of this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. Director: Courtney Stephens and Pacho Velez USA, 2019, 68 min. Original language Englis...
Clear Horizon horror production CHASING NIGHTMARES starring Anne Heche and Graham MacTavish was shot in December, and is now in post-production, and thriller THE UNDERTAKER'S WIFE will be going into production in two weeks. Footage of both will be available at AFM. RUSSIAN RAID (action MMA fighting movie) is in post-production and stars Ivan Kotik, kickboxing champion Vladimir Mineev, and powerlifting champion Kirill Sarychev. It will have a 1000 screen theatrical release in Russia in Apr...
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THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Matthew Rankin EUROPEAN PREMIERE AT THE 70TH BERLINALE Maison 4:3 and Voyelles Films are proud to announce the official selection of The Twentieth Century by Matthew Rankin at the 70th edition of the Berlinale. Produced by Gabrielle Tougas-Fréchette and Ménaïc Raoul, the satirical comedy will screen as an European Premiere in the Forum section of the festival, which is taking place from February 20 to March 1st. ...
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Berlinale Talents is very proud to announce the selection of 255 film professionals - 126 women, 123 men and six that preferred to not state their gender - from 86 countries for the 18th edition of Berlinale Talents. In our most recent press release you’ll find more info about some of the exciting talents and links to the Talent profiles/projects. 11 of the chosen filmmakers are working and living in France, among them: · &n...
You can also find the TEDDY AWARD 2020 programme over on the teddy awardss website. © Panaceia Filmes DOCUMENTARY / ESSAY © Aurora Films SHORT FILM © Jack Davis SERIES © House Productions Ltd. BERLINALE CLASSICS © TOEI COMPANY, LTD. BERLINALE TRIBUTE © 2020 Handmade Films FORUM Anniversary Programme © PRO-FUN MEDIA ...
Dear Filmfestivals.com readers, we will keep this short and sweet to make the 45 seconds it takes to read this worth your time (yes, I timed it ) PINOCCHIO AND THE WATER OF LIFE is now all set for a release in theaters at the end of 2021 in North America. As every year we are attending the EFM in Berlin-Germany from February 20th to February 27th. Our stand is located at The Gropius Bau – YTINIFNI PICUTRES - Stand Numbe...
We are excited to present the BEAUTIFULLY SHOT FEMALE DISCOVERY / TRAVEL FILM Don't Read this on a Plane. www.cardinalxd.com/dontreadthis ...
Berlinale - EFM 2020 Line up & Screenings schedule DOWNLOAD OUR NEW LINE-UP HERE PERSIAN LESSONS by Vadim Perelman Market screening: Feb. 24th - 10:40am @ Gropius Bau Cinema MY SALINGER YEAR by Philippe Falardeau Market screenings Feb. 21st - 10:25am @ CinemaxX 9 Feb. 27th - 11:45am @ CinemaxX 2 &nbs...
The Orange Studio International Sales team will be attending the European Film Market MGB - Stand 150 THE EFM LINE-UP WITH MARKET SCREENINGS FOR THE FANTASTIC JOURNEY OF MARGOT & MARGUERITE LABOR DAY HUSBAND, WIFE, KIDS...& LOVERS ISN'T SHE LOVELY MINE YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN SELECTION PARADISE DRIFTERS ...
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Winner of 6 Awards Nominated for an Additional 7 Director: Ned Ehrbar Language: English Running Time: 84 minutes Starring: Noah Segan (Looper), Jordan Hinson (Eureka), Ursula Mills (Peter Pan), Paul Telfer (Days of Our Lives), Tracie Thoms (The Devil Wears Prada), Jesse Bradford (Flags of our Fathers ) Synopsis: During his first visit to couples therapy, a listless Los Angeles writer (Noah Segan) discovers that he’s actua...
IMMORTAL HERO (Live-action) Available Territories : Worldwide, excluding North America & Japan Ready for immediate delivery! · North America : 25 market theatrical release in US and 3 markets in Canada October 2019. · Japan : Theatrical release earned 700 million yen box office! < Awards > · Wor...
Award-winning actors Sophia Lillis (IT, GRETEL & HANSEL) and Noomi Rapace (Netflix’s WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY, PROMETHEUS), and award-winning actor Charlie Plummer (Hulu’s Looking For Alaska) are attached to the thriller feature THE THICKET, joining Golden-Globe winning actor Peter Dinklage (HBO’s Game Of Thrones, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR). THE THICKET will be introduced to international buyers at the upcoming 2020 European Film Market, February 20-27, 2020 by...
RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY: UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 3 REGENERATION Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren Directed by John Hyams 2009/97 Minutes UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 4 DAY OF RECKONING Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lungren Directed by John Hyams 2012/114 Minutes LONE SURVIVOR Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch Directed by Peter Berg 2013/121 Minutes ...
The TEDDY AWARD, the world's most prestigious queer film award and the prize donor HARALD CHRIST, entrepreneur and longtime TEDDY supporter, will present the TEDDY ACTIVIST AWARD for the first time this year. The prize is connected with a prize money of 5.000 € and will be awarded on February 28th, 2020 during the 34th TEDDY AWARD ceremony in the VOLKSBÜHNE BERLIN. Inspired by the work and courage of so many activists* who fight for the ongoing struggle of sexual and gender mino...
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