Cars have somewhat become very important in regards to the movie industry, they have made certain films iconic and more memorable. Sometimes, the cars become more famous than the film ending up being showcased all across the world in a number of festivals making them their own characters within the script. Certain cars bring a unique ‘swagger’ to the film and can turn a scene from boring to exciting. Remember though, no matter whether the car is seen as extraordinary or not...
Vin Diesel attends the World Premiere of the Paramount Pictures "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" at Auditorio Nacional on January 5, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Victor Chavez/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Vin Diesel, Nicky Jam, Nina Dobrev, Ariadna Gutierrez, Ruby Rose and Deepika Padukone present the Paramount Pictures film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" at Auditorio Nacional on January 5, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Victor Chavez/Victor Cha...
Take a look at the key elements of a great film – drama, conflict and jeopardy – and it’s easy to see why casinos and gaming feature so prominently in many of our favourite movies. Here’s a round-up of ten of the most iconic scenes of all time – and maybe they’ll inspire you to enjoy an excellent online casino adventure of your own.
Casino Royale, 2006
In Daniel Craig’s first outing as Bond he take...
We’ve hit awards seasons which means there are a number of festivals coming our way. One of these festivals is the European Independent film festival or the ECU as it’s also known as. The ECU will be held in Paris, France on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of April 2017. The festival is dedicated to the discovery and advancement of the very best indie filmmakers from the around the world. If you are looking for raw and undiscovered talent, then this festival is for you. The fes...
Among 168 valid submissions from 44 countries of the CINEFANTASY International Short Film Screenwriting Competition 2016, six outstanding works were selected as the finalists and their authors were invited to participate in the 1st International Film Festival & Award·Macau 2016 (IFFAM) and compete for the big awards. On the 10th December, these young writers stood up in a special public session in the Macau Tourism Center, presenting their works and narrating their dreams.
Amidst t...
As we are slowly progressing through the awards season, some exciting films are up for nomination in the hope of capturing movie glory. You have the Golden Globes, the BAFTA’S but the biggest one; the Super Bowl of the film world, is the Oscars. It’s literally the biggest party in the world with a host of movies stars, celebrities, stylist and much more attending this prestigious event. If you were to be given an Academy Award (Oscar) you are then regarded as the best in your speci...
Our somewhat affectionately nicknamed ‘selfie-generation’ is more obsessed with their appearance than ever before. The cosmetic industry is rapidly flourishing, with people spending on average £342.90 a year on beauty and skincare a year and contributing £17 billion to the UK economy alone. Among the most sought after beauty treatments we Brits opt for receiving, teeth whitening has grown in popularity. With the price of procedures varying greatly and finding reputable ...
Throughout the years, as an audience we have witnessed some remarkable and iconic cars to feature on the big screen. We’ve had the privilege of seeing the DeLorean in Back to the Future, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in Knight Rider, the Mini Coopers in Italian Job and the Aston Martin DB5 made famous in the James Bond films. However, there is an interesting factor in regards to film and cars- what happens to them once they have been disposed of. Do the studios buy them in bulk or do the...
Tom Cruise Universal's upcoming set of monster franchises is getting a lot of attention as the latest "connected universe" in Hollywood. Joining the ranks of Star Wars, Marvel, and even J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, it will be fit nicely into the modern cinematic trend. It's actually based on an older set of monster films that was arguably the first connected universe in cinema, but in a modern context it's the latest in a series of similar ideas. And it&#...
We are a team of men and women with diverse interests and have become like a family over the last several years – in fact, our small group spans 2 generations. We are professionals who have been working together on a variety of corporate projects for several years, and realized that we have acquired something that we now want to share with the rest of the world.
We each have our specialties and our passions – one of which happens to be helping others to save money while of...
Major film festivals are a chance for filmmakers to show the world their latest artistic creations. They typically attract the stars, the media, and the paparazzi. Smaller film festivals are no less exciting for the people who buy tickets to see quirky indie movies on a big screen, but they don’t merit the same amount of press coverage.
Film transcends many mediums. It can be art in its purest form, a political statement, or an experience that changes your life. Thanks to modern technol...
Last day to vote for new EFA Members of The Board
Just a quick reminder that the vote for the new EFA Board will end on Friday, 25 November 2016 (23h59 CET), so you still have some time.
Thanks a lot for your participation!
Herewith the candidates for the EFA Board elections 2016.
France (1 position, 3 candidates)
Bruno CHATELIN statement:
media editor / film marketing consultant, France...
You love films, you love learning about them, and you love writing. So it only seems natural you should start a movie review blog, right?
There are lots of great film blogs out there written by everyone from complete novices doing it as a hobby, to professional critics who earn a living by sharing their opinion on the latest movies to hit theaters.
While all that can seem like a great fit for you, writing reviews in a blog format is more challenging than it may initially seem. Yes, it&...
Bruno Chatelin, french Business School HEC alumni, began his marketing career with the largest international Advertising Agencies: Publicis, DMM Masius and JWT, handling accounts such as Kellog’s, Unilever, Colgate Palmolive, Mars Foods, Mastercard...
Former film distributor
He started in 1985 working for Sony and UGC FOX in France (Marketing Director and Managing Director)
He has launched over 200 films and has worked closely with key creative talents.
To name jus...
WILLiFEST is back for its eighth season this Saturday with screenings all day. The Williamsburg International Film Festival's three day event launches with an invite-only Opening Night party on Friday, September 9th.
Saturday brings a full day and night of screenings at returning partner Knitting Factory starting at 1:00pm with our famed Animation Program. An Industry Panel on the fascinating technology of Virtual Reality takes place at Videology Bar &...
How the movie distribution model is changing
Watching a movie is not like it used to be. The big screen, the glamor, the chattering from the back row, the usherettes, the popcorn - all these things are still out there, but today there are many alternative and complementary options. Why is this happening? Is it an inevitable result of the appearance of new forms of media? Does it represent a new way of thinking about movies? One thing is for sure, it’s giving movie lovers a lot mor...
2016 has been the year of the superhero in the cinema – Captain America: Civil War, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Deadpool and X-Men: Apocalypse have all been some of the biggest movies of the year.
Deadpool has been a massive success having made more than €750 million at the box office despite only a €58 million budget – much tighter than other superhero movies of its calibre.
This comes despite the risk decision to make it a certificate 15 in the United Ki...
It could have been a wonderful child. #WhatIsMorgan
See MORGAN in theaters September 2, 2016
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The EDCF Guide for Film Festivals in the Digital Age – technical operations, theatrical solutions and recommended practices
by Angelo D’Alessio
With contributions from members of the Festivals Working Group
“A successful film festival is an orchestra of great content, strong delivery and pitch-perfect design. When one element is out of tune, it can ruin the entire performance of any festival”
Contents
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$17,000 in Cash Prizes to be Awarded
If you can’t take the heat … get out of the kitchen. However, for five winning chefs, cooking up a great film will help them towards taking home $17,000 in cash prizes! Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton challenge filmmakers to mix things up in its In the Kitchen video contest, hosted by the Audience Awards (AudAwards).
AudAwards competitions are an organic opportunity to cross-promote brands, proje...
The gambling genre is deeply engrained within the history of cinema. There is a wide range to choose from including a number of familiar faces. If you feel inspired by some of the characters from these films you may want to try your hand at the slots online, before heading all the way to Las Vegas. Apart from land base casino where it is possible to spend few days playing slots or table games and to leave there a lot of money, today online casinos are on the rise. You can stay at you...
The Platinum play casino is the natural location for a movie – after all it shares many of the essential features that go into making a gripping film. For example, there’s the peril of whether the hero will win or lose plus that other essential element of drama - conflict. Then there’s the glamour of the surroundings that provide a lavish backdrop to the action, though some of the greatest gambling scenes also take place in less salubrious surroundings, but are ju...
With summer on the horizon, whether you are beach body prepared or not now is the time to whack out the summer wardrobe. If you are jetting off on holiday and feel like your summer wardrobe needs bit of an update; feel like a star on holiday and treat yourself to a pair of men’s designer swim shorts. They will last you for many summers to come and they could end up becoming your go-to-option. The summer is coming, so which classic beach look will you adopt? Here is a look back on some of t...
It can be hard for casino movies to be accurate, but some films are so inaccurate when it comes to the rules of certain games that they become almost laughable. If you’re looking to play the casino games featured in these movies, you can discover authentic games on some of the best online casino sites to see just how inexact these movies are. Whether it is card counting or factual inaccuracies relating to the types of chips used in a game, there are a number of films that haven’t p...
Cannes film festival is the most famous film festival in the world located in the southern France resort of Cannes. The event is reserved for film industry professionals who need an accreditation to gain access, although the Cinéma de la Plage (cinema on the beach) is available to the non-accredited public via open air screenings of films out of competition and Cannes film festival classics. Cannes Film Festival 2016 will be taking place from 11-22 May and the 2016 Official Selection will...
