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A Week in Festivals. Newsletter 659 - Filmfestivals.com

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Reykjavík International Film Festival RIFF September 25 -  - October 5

In conversation with RIFF Fest Director Hrönn Marinósdóttir

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Hrönn Marinósdóttir Festival Director talks to Bruno Chatelin The RIFF Manifesto   RIFF | INNOVATION – NETWORKING – DIALOGUE The aim of Reykjavik International Film Festival is to become one the foremost film festivals in Europe, placing continued emphasis on presenting not only progressive, independent cinema and a wide range of documentaries touching on explosive subjects, but also a young and unusual Cap...

 

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Introduction by Festival Director: Hrönn Marinósdóttir  ...
 

One minute films by children and a variety of films screened in RIFF

 
Today at RIFF there will be plenty of things going on at RIFF. The fesitival has gone off to a great start !  Over 120 cars turned up to our drive in cinema on Friday and a lot of buzz has been generated around our guest of honour, Ruben Östlund whose mastarclass yesterday was packed with people.  Today we would like to highlight the one -minute films by children shown at the Nordic house at 2 p.m which is a collaboration with Unicef. All the films ...
 

RIFF Film Concert SÓLSTAFIR with classic "The Raven Flies" in ReykJavik

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SÓLSTAFIR + THE RAVEN FLIES FILM CONCERT Oct 1st 19:30 – SILURIAN The Icelandic heavy-metal band Sólstafir perform their own compositions to accompany Icelandic cult Viking movie When The Raven Flies by director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. The film celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this year. In the end of August Sólstafir released their new album Ótta and will be performing songs from the album combi...
 
 

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San Sebastian Film Festival September 19 - 27 

French films hit a nerve at 62 San Sebastian Festival - full awards list

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GOLDEN SHELL FOR BEST FILM Magical Girl Carlos Vermut (Spain - France) The new film from Carlos Vermut (Diamond Flash) is a tale of crossed destinies starring José Sacristán, Bárbara Lennie and Luis Bermejo. Alicia, an ailing child who dreams of the dress in the Japanese series Magical Girl Yukiko; Luis, her father, who will do anything he can to make her dream come true; Bárbara, a pretty y...
 

Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Award 2014 for the best project

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III Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Egeda best project award “AGOSTO”directed by Armando Capó and produced by La Feria Producciones (Costa Rica - Cuba). Sponsored by EGEDA, (Audiovisual Producer’s Rights Management Association). Special mention “WALLS” directed by Pablo Iraburu and Migueltxo Molina and produced by Arena Comunicaci&oa...
 

Other awards of the 62nd San Sebastian International Film Festival

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AUDIENCE AWARD The Salt of the Earth Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado (France) This latest documentary by Wim Wenders won the Un Certain Regard Special Prize at the Cannes Festival. For the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; international c...
 

Awards of the 13rd International Film Students Meeting

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The Jury of the 13rd International Film Students Meeting, consisting of students from centres in Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, Israel, Litguania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom; chaired by the Laurent Cantet has decided to grant the following awards: Panavision Award, FREAK Independent Film Agency Award, the BioBio Cine – DuocUC Award and an invitation to participate in the SHORT FILM CORNER at ...
 

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Winners of the 2014 "Sepanta Awards" at the 7th Annual 'Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco'

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Winners of the 2014 "Sepanta Awards" at the 7th Annual 'Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco' Announced: Best Film: Hush! Girls Don’t Scream Best Director: Pouran Derakhshandeh for Hush! Girls Don’t Scream Best Actor: Faramarz Gharibian for The Sinners Best Actress: Tannaz Tabatabayi for Hush! Girls Don’t Scream Best Screenplay: Pouran Derakhshandeh & Mitra Bahrami fo
 

Guam Film Festival Awards Revolution and Cicada

 
Kel Muna speaks at the GIFF 2014 awards ceremony at Agana Shopping Center. Festival co-founders Jason JD Iriarte, left, and Don Muna, right, hand out awards at the GIFF 2014 awards ceremony at Agana Shopping Center. The weeklong showcase of international films at the Agana Stadium Theatres wrapped up Sunday with an awards ceremony honoring the best of the 2014 Guam International Film Festival. The 2014 GIFF Grand Jury Award winners were chosen by local and international judges. Friends, ...
 

Cardiff's Iris Prize Festival - bigger and better

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“I always think of Iris as family,” said Andrew Pierce, Festival Chair as he officially welcomes guests to Cardiff from US, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Israel, Canada, Portugal, Sweden, France… ·        Jury members increase from 10 to 30 - presenting 6 awards including Best British Short sponsored by Pinewood Studios and the Iris Prize sponsored by the Michael Bishop Foundation &...
 

Shriekfest Teams up With Gravitas Ventures for Grand Jury Prize!

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Los Angeles’ iconic horror festival Shriekfest has announced today a new Grand Jury Prize for the festival, awarding this year's winner with a full distribution deal via distributor Gravitas Ventures (HELL BABY, FELONY, THE LONGEST WEEK). Shriekfest will run from October 2 – October 5, 2014 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood.   Citing a reach of over 100 million homes, Gravitas Ventures will release the winning film with a Video On Demand distribution deal formed through a ...
 

Awards FIDMarseille2014

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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Jury composed of Wang BING President, Shaina ANAND, Dora GARCIA, Andrea LISSONI and Manuel MOZOS.   GRAND PRIX OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Awarded by the International Competition Jury.   OUR TERRIBLE COUNTRY Mohammed Ali Atassi & Ziad Homsi - Syrie / Liban, 2014, 85’  World Premiere   MENTIONS SPÉCIALES J’AI OUBLIÉ Eduardo Williams - France, 2014, 28’  World Prem...
 

2014 Trinidad and Tobago Winners announced

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Winners were announced Sunday, September 28 during ttff/14 Awards Ceremony at the Central Bank Auditorium, Port Of Spain.   BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE: BEHAVIOUR | Ernesto Daranas Serrano | Cuba SPECIAL MENTION: SENSEI REDEMPTION | German Gruber | Curaçao BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: YOU AND ME | Natalia Cabral & Oriol Estrada&...
 

Revolution receives Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature AND Best of Festival Award in Guam

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Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature AND Best of Festival http://www.guamfilmfestival.org/ Here’s a look at the 2014 GIFF Grand Jury panel: TOM BRILSIN, Ph.D Head Juror Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at University of Hawai’i, Professor Brislin’s broad media career began on Guam. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree and Ph.D in Mass Communications and film at Ohio State University. His specialty areas include indigenous Film, Media ...
 

Winning Projects of the Holland Film Meeting Co-Production Platform

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Today the Netherlands Film Festival announced the winning projects of the Holland Film Meeting Co-Production Platform, the co-production market for European film projects that are presented to a select group of film professionals and potential film financiers. The aim of the HFM Co-Pro Platform is to launch these projects by encouraging networking and collaboration among relevant representatives in the film industry. A selection was made from more than 80 submissions and includes 21 proj...
 

Agentic Digital Media Announces Inaugural VIFF Impact Award

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Agentic Digital Media, along with Story Money Impact, has sponsored the inaugural VIFF Impact Award. The award will be presented at the 33rd annual Vancouver International Film Festival to a Canadian documentary focusing on social issues. This prestigious award consists of a $5,000 cash prize from Agentic, and $5,000 in marketing and strategic in-kind services supplied by Agentic and Story Money Impact. A distinguished jury consisting of Hot Docs programmer and filmmaker Lynne Fernie, document...

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The 2015 Television & Film Awards competition


Submit by October 15, 2014

The New York Festivals Awards 2015 ceremony will celebrate the World’s Best TV & Films™, as well as present the Lifetime Achievement Award, Broadcaster of the Year, Production Company of the Year, and United Nations Department of Public Information Awards. For more information on the 2015 Television & Film Awards visit: www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/

The deadline to enter the 2015 Television & Film Awards competition is October 15, 2014. Entry details and competition rules and regulations can be found on the NYF Television & Film Awards website www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/. To view the complete list of categories click: HERE

All Entries in the 2015 competition will be judged online and screened by New York Festivals Television & Film Awards Grand Jury of 200 plus producers, directors, writers, and other creative media professionals from around the globe. Award-winning entries will be showcased on the NYF Television & Film Awards website.SUBMIT

New York Festivals's blog I Website www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/

 

 

The Nashville Film Festival 46th Annual April 16 - 25, 2015

The Nashville Film Festival is proud to bring the world to Nashville through a celebration of the diversity of the human spirit expressed through the art of film. In year-round programs, NaFF helps build a more informed, collaborative and alive community.

The call for entries for the 2015 Nashville Film Festival is now open. Make sure to enter your film today. We offer cash and prizes valued at over $54,000 and qualify Live Action, Animated and Documentary Short Films for Academy Award™ consideration. SUBMIT VIA WAB or use the Call for Entry 2015 .

Nashville Film Festival's blog I Website: www.nashvillefilmfestival.org

 

 

The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) March 25 - 29, 2015

Final deadline is January 30th 2015.  Please submit via "Withoutabox"

The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) is presented by the Sonoma Film Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as a welcoming, entertaining and inspiring cinematic experience that supports and promotes independent films, celebrates the cultural diversity in the Sonoma Valley through film, and funds visual arts in education.
"2014" - 220 Filmmakers - 14 countries - 114 films

Named one of America's "Top Ten Destination Film Festivals," Sonoma prides itself on giving every filmmaker the royal treatment. Celebrated as one of the friendliest and most uplifting festivals on the circuit. SUBMIT

Sonoma International Film Festival's blog I Website www.sonomafilmfest.org

 

 

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival April 23 - May 3, 2015

EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE – November 19, 2014

Hot Docs (www.hotdocs.ca), North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, will present its 22nd annual edition from April 23 – May 3, 2015. An outstanding selection of approximately 200 documentaries from Canada and around the world will be presented to Toronto audiences and international delegates. Hot Docs will also mount a full roster of conference sessions and market events and services for documentary practitioners, including the renowned Hot Docs Forum, Hot Docs Deal Maker and The Doc Shop. In partnership with Blue Ice Group, Hot Docs operates the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, a century-old landmark located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.

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Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival's blog I Website http://www.hotdocs.ca/

 

Tackling Torture Video Contest Winners Announced April 10, 2015

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Deadline for entries: March 1, 2015

Unfortunately, a majority of the under-informed and misinformed public now thinks that torture is necessary and useful.

Tackling Torture at the Top, through this contest, hopes to produce entertaining and informative videos that contradict this harmful and inhumane view, educate the public, raise questions about the direction of our foreign policy and our use of the military, and by so doing, give the public the awareness and courage to rein in our country’s out of control security apparatus. SUBMIT

Tackling Torture Video Contest's blog I Website tacklingtorturevideocontest.webs.com/

 

 

The Boulder International Film Festival.  Mach 5- 8, 2015

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Late Deadline: October 6

A filmmaker’s festival. 
Our big idea? Combine low entry fees with generous filmmaker hospitality, and open the festival to gifted film artists worldwide. This has made BIFF one of the most influential festivals in the US, with an extraordinary number of new films that have gone from BIFF to significant box-office success and multiple Oscar nominations. Chris Gore, the author of The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, says "The staff's dedication to championing true Indies, the amazing hospitality along with a classic theater make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker's list”. Submit today, you’ll love it here. SUBMIT

BIFF's blog I Website www.biff1.com

 

Silver Springs International Film Festival April 8 - 12, 2015

Regular Deadline: October 1, 2014 

SSIFF provides filmmakers and their audiences a unique, sophisticated and welcoming experience, featuring four full days of screenings, events and professional networking and development opportunities.  
Categories include: Feature (more than 60 minutes), Short (not more than 20 minutes), Documentary Feature (more than 40 minutes), Documentary Short (not more than 30 minutes), Student Short (not more than 20 minutes) and Animation (long and short format).
SUBMIT

Silver Springs International Film Festival's blog I Website www.SpringsFilmFest.com

 

 

New York Int'l Children's Film Festival February 27 - March 22, 2015

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Final Deadline for Shorts Oct 14, 2014 - Final Deadline for Feature Films Nov 10, 2014

New York Int'l Children's Film Festival is North America's film festival for children and teens. Each year the Festival presents 100 animated, live action and experimental shorts and features from around the world plus retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, audience voting, and an annual Awards Ceremony.

We are looking for creative, original, non-formulaic short and feature films that support our mission to create a more dynamic film culture for children and teens. We often program films that were not created with a young audience in mind, but are received passionately and enthusiastically by attendees ages 3-18 nonetheless. We are not shy about showing films with mature themes, subject matter, language or sensibilities.

Members of the Festival jury include Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Bill Plympton, Christine Vachon, James Schamus, Henry Selick and Gus van Sant, among others. The Festival is an Academy®-qualifying festival. SUBMIT

NYICFF's blog I Website www.gkids.com  

 

The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival April 22 -25, 2015

This will mark the 10th year anniversary of the festival ranked one of the top 25 film festivals in the World by Movie Maker Magazine.
We are open to all genres. MBIFF also has a budget category, so a film with a 10 thousand dollar budget does not compete against a project with a 10 million dollar budget (with the exception of the overall winner).
We have been quoted as the best or one of the best festivals ever attended by films makers around the globe.

We are passionate about film and it shows! Submit by January 10th 2015

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com/

 

The Garden State Film Festival

2015 Call for Entries is OPEN NOW!!!

The Garden State Film Festival was founded to promote the art of filmmaking on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders. The artistic philosophy of the Garden State Film Festival is rooted in the celebration of the independent film genre and the creation of a forum where local and other independent filmmakers can exhibit their work.  Film, Screenplay and Movie Music competitions all open now!!

Film Entries
Screenplay Competition
Movie Music Competition

The Garden State Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.gsff.org

L Europe autour de l' Europe Festival calling for entry for 2015

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Film submission deadline: December 15, 2014   Subscription fee : free   Participation rules: 1) Production: 47 countries of the Council of Europe 2) Screening formats : 35mm, 16mm, DCP, Quicktime, BluRay, Beta SP, Digibeta, DVD 3) Screeners : DVD, BluRay or link with French or English subtitles   Address : Evropa Film Akt / Festival L’Europe autour de l’Europe 22 rue Deparcieux 75014 Paris, France   E-mail : leuropeautourdeleurope@gmail.com...

Evropa Film Akt's blog I Website http://evropafilmakt.com

 

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52nd New York Film Festival Premiere of Maps to the Stars Red Carpet Photos

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By Maria Esteves – October 1, 2014 The 52nd New York Film Festival 2014 (NYFF52) U.S. Premiere of MAPS TO THE STARS, directed by David Cronenberg commenced Saturday, September 27, 9:00PM at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. Red carpet arrivals included industry executives, cast and crew. MAPS TO THE STARS in U.S. theaters in 2015. Watch Trailer NYFF52 Premiere of MAPS TO THE STARS red carpet arrivals: Director David Cronenberg, left, with actress Julianne Moore, center, and screen...
 

Full Lineup for the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival announced!

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The press conference to announce the complete line-up and jury members for the 27th edition of Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) was held today, at Toranomon Hills, Tokyo.   Following a welcoming address from Yasushi SHIINA, Director General of TIFF, the complete line-up of the main sections were introduced by the programming directors, in addition to the earlier announcement of Opening and Closing films: “Big Hero 6” (Directors: Don HALL, Chris WILLIAMS) and “...
 

10th anniversary edition Athens Video Art Festival 2014

Athens Video Art Festival 2014 2 – 5 October | Technopolis, City of Athens The 10th International Festival of Digital Arts and New Media, Athens Video Art Festival 2014, is perfecting the “plexus” of its content and for another year getting ready to cross the doors of “Technolopolis” of the City of Athens, from next Thursday, October 2 to Sunday October 5. The schedule of this year’s upcoming 4-day art, technol...
 

The Chicago International Children's Film Festival Announces Full 2014 Schedule

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  A Tribute to Academy Animation, LAIKA Studios workshop featuring The Boxtrolls, the fourth annual Tribute to French Film, the return of the popular "Flick or Treat" Halloween program, special events, workshops, and much more are set to enrich young movie lover's imaginations at this year's movie festival for kids...
 

Chelsea Film Festival Feature Film Lineup!

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The Chelsea Film Festival is excited to announce its Official Lineup for 2014! This year, the Submissions Committee had the difficult task of choosing the Lineup out of over 1,000 amazing submissions. These thirteen feature-length films (from twelve different countries!) are all New York premieres that help bring light to many different Global Issues. Without further ado, here are the films: A QUINTET Germany, Lebanon, Turkey, Bosnia, & Herzegovina By Roberto ...
 

Line up for the 6TH Annual Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film

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FORT LAUDERDALE GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED WHIRLWIND OF FILMS AND EVENTS  October 10 - 12, October 16 - 19 Presented by HBO, Merrill Lynch and The Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB/Broward Office of Film, Music & Entertainment, the 6TH Annual Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (FLGLFF) promises to be a cornucopia of films, ranging from hilarious takes on LGBT relationships to compelling dramas and documentaries touching upon some of the ...
 

Line up of The 12th annual Tallgrass Film Festival

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  The 12th annual Tallgrass Film Festival has revealed its entire feature film lineup. Over 1400 films were submitted to this year's festival which will screen 48 feature films (short film selections will be announced on Tuesday, September 30.) More than 30 visiting filmmakers and industry guests will attend the festival. The festival includes several VIP Events for TALLPass and Passholders, Educational Offerings and will take place at many new venues across the city including Wichita..

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Picture Up, Roll Sound: Salute to John Williams’ 49 Noms, Movie Music’s 49 Best List & More

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by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent Last night LA Philharmonic opened the season with a Tribute to John Williams, featuring virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman and his greatest movie music moments from Indiana Jones to Star Wars, so this is a perfect time to examine the world of cinema’s renowned music composers.  While none can match the record-stealing 49 Oscar nominations of Williams, some credit should go to the amazing cast of characters (say 49, why not?) who have ...
 

Stephen Colbert Reunites With Steve Carell For The Montclair Film Festival’s Annual Celebrity Fundraiser

 
The Montclair Film Festival  today announced that Stephen Colbert will host an evening with his longtime friend Steve Carell on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in downtown Newark, NJ on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM.  A Conversation With Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, held in support of the Montclair Film Festival, New Jersey’s leading non-profit film organization, will feature the pair in an on-stage conversation, bringing these two comedy lege...
 

CAMERIMAGE presents the jury of the 2014 edition

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CAMERIMAGE FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS JURIES FOR 2ND ANNUAL 3D FILMS COMPETITION   CAMERIMAGE, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography, has assembled a distinguished roster of esteemed individuals from the world of cinema to serve as jurors in its 3D Films Competition category. The popular 3D Films Competition returns for the second year to the Festival, which takes place November 15th – 22nd in Bydgoszcz, Poland.   The 3D Films Competition ai...
 

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Documentary Feature Films 2014 in competition in Mallorca

 
Documentary Feature Films 2014 in competition   Take me to the river Take me to the River, (USA) Spain Premier Documentary Feature...
 

Features in competition in Mallorca

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Love Steaks Love Steaks, (Germany) Spain Premier Director: Jakob Lass TRT: 89min Language: German Subtitles: English Date &Time: YBD Synopsis: Luxury hotel. Luxury clientele. Irritable staff. A couple who might fall in love, or t...
 

November 2014 Acting Intensive Workshop

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Anthony will work on scenes of your choice with the participants. It will be cold-reading, script in hand. Everyone will work. Anthony will also talk about the business of acting and audition technique. To see Anthony's lecture style  you can check out the videos on the BLOG. Also, anthonymeindl.com has a ton of info on his approach to acting. If you have additional questions please email: eric@anthonymeindl.com   The workshop language is english.   We enc...
 

"Wild”....Bring Tissues

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“Wild,” based on the book and life of author, Cheryl Strayed, appropriately screened in the picturesque, mountainous surroundings at the Telluride Film Festival on Saturday, August 30th. The film helmed by “Dallas Buyers Club” director, Jean-Marc Vallée, stars Reese Witherspoon, and Laura Dern,  and as Jean-Marc shared, “tells the story through Cheryl’s point of view”. I thought I was the only one who was crying my eyes out ...
 

Other Worlds Austin Announces Centerpiece Film

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Other Worlds Austin, Austin’s first and only festival dedicated to SciFi filmmaking, is proud to announce the Centerpiece Film for the festival which makes its debut December 4-6, 2014. Time Lapse, directed by Bradley King and written by King and BP Cooper, follows three roommates who discover a machine in a neighboring apartment that shoots out a Polaroid image from 24 hours into the future.  Exploiting this information for their personal gain, the friends find themselves caught in...
 

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November 2014 Acting Intensive Workshop in Palma de Mallorca

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  Secure your spot today!    Limited spaces available. Be a Student Audit only Anthony will work on scenes of your choice with the participants. It will be cold-reading, script in hand. Everyone will work. Anthony will also talk about the business of acting and audition technique. To see Anthony's lecture style  you can check out the videos on the BLOG. Also, anthonymeindl.com...
 

Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Award 2014 for the best project

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III Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Egeda best project award “AGOSTO”directed by Armando Capó and produced by La Feria Producciones (Costa Rica - Cuba). Sponsored by EGEDA, (Audiovisual Producer’s Rights Management Association). Special mention “WALLS” directed by Pablo Iraburu and Migueltxo Molina and produced by Arena Comunicación (Spain). For further information: www.sansebastianfestival.com ...
 

The Inaugural ZURICH SUMMIT, on invitation only, ready to kick off

 
ZURICH SUMMIT September 27 - 28, 2014 The Dolder Grand Zurich, Switzerland After months of planning and seeking out global visionaries, we have announced the Game Changer Award’s recipient and speaking faculty for the inaugural ZURICH SUMMIT, a revolutionary event designed to be a hub for entrepreneurs, leading figures and innovators from the filmed entertainment and media industries. Discussions will include forward thinking strategies on production, financing, distribution, ma...
 
 

Filmfestivals.com renews partnership with IFFS for the 11th Annual International Film Festival Summit in Austin

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The 11th Annual International Film Festival Summit in AUSTIN Texas: December 7-9, 2014  The 11th Annual International Film Festival Summit will be the most informative and fun filled conference to date. We are excited to announce new topics and speakers at the annual conference, insuring that attendees at all levels – first-timers and repeat attendees, new to the industry or seasoned professional – can all find the answers and creative new ideas that they are looking ...

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Filmfestivals.com was established 1995 as world reference in this niche, we are proud of our track record in helping festivals attract more legitimacy, visibility and film submissions from our large base of international film professionals (370 000 unique filmmaker visitors each month), 159 500 subscribers to the newsletter. ONE TIME OFFER We suggest this quick one month booster program for your call for entry including  with 4 newsletter ads, your call for entry promoted one month lon...
 

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San Sebastian Film Festival September 19 - 27 

Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Award 2014 for the best project

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III Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Egeda best project award “AGOSTO”directed by Armando Capó and produced by La Feria Producciones (Costa Rica - Cuba). Sponsored by EGEDA, (Audiovisual Producer’s Rights Management Association). Special mention “WALLS” directed by Pablo Iraburu and Migueltxo Molina and produced by Arena Comunicación (Spain). For further information: www.sansebastianfestival.com ...
 

Naomi Kawase cancels her visit to the San Sebastian Festival

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Director Naomi Kawase who had to present her film Futatsume no mado / Still the Water at San Sebastian had to cancel her visit to San Sebastian. She couldn’t be on time in twon because of the strike of airline Air France. Naomi Kawasi apologizes to the San Sebastian audience and festival’s organizers and regrets not being able to attend one “of her favourite festivals in the world” in her own words.     ...
 

Orlando Bloom will attend the San Sebastian Festival to present "The Greasy Hands Preachers"

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The actor is the Executive Producer of the film, which will have its world premiere in the Savage Cinema section Actor Orlando Bloom has confirmed his attendance at the San Sebastian Festival to present the world premiere of one of the films in the Savage Cinema section, The Greasy Hands Preachers, directed by Arthur De Kersauson and Clément Beauvais, on 26 September at 24:00 in the Chamber Hall of the Kursaal (K2). The actor is Executive Producer of the film. Bloom will roll...
 

San Sebastian Festival will subtitle its galas live in three languages

 
For the third year running the San Sebastian Festival will subtitle its galas live in three languages thanks to its collaboration with the Royal Board on Disability   The initiative is possible yet again this year thanks to the Festival's collaboration with the Royal Board on Disability, through the Spanish Centre of Subtitling and Audiodescription.   This edition also has the support of the Carlos III University in Madrid, which provides the Festival with the UC3Mti...
 

Movistar TV, official sponsor of the 62nd San Sebastian Festival

 
Movistar TV has developed the official application offering complete up-to-date news on events as they happen at the Festival Completing the sponsorship is the organisation of a round table on The false border between cinema and television series and an action tied to football in solidarity with the Cris Foundation for Cancer Research Madrid, 16 September 2014. Movistar TV is, for the second year running, official sponsor of the 62nd edition of the San Sebastian Film Festiva...
 

New Improvements made to the Kursaal Auditorium for The San Sebastian Festival

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The new acoustics will permit screenings with better sound The Director of the San Sebastian Festival, José Luis Rebordinos, and the Manager of the Kursaal Auditorium, Iker Goikoetxea, presented the reforms made to the Kursaal Auditorium with a view to the improved sound of screenings at the 62nd edition. A rock and textile cladding has been fitted to several parts of the auditorium: rear wall, the wall separating the amphitheatres and side entrance ramps; and a textile claddi...
 

Karra Elejalde, José Coronado and Edurne Ormazabal, gala presenters at the 62nd edition of the San Sebastian Festival opening

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Actor Karra Elejalde and the presenter Edurne Ormazabal were the masters of ceremonies of the 62nd San Sebastian Festival opening gala,  on 19 September at 21:00 in the Kursaal Auditorium. To present the contents of this edition, they were accompanied by other big names from Spanish cinema: Maribel Verdú, Unax Ugalde, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Mireia Gabilondo, Eduard Fernández and Imanol Arias. During the gala, Denzel Washington received the Don...
 

Denzel Washington awarded in San Sebastian

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Denzel Washington received the Donostia Award, a lifetime achievement recognition, during the opening gala of the 62ng San Sebastian Film Fest. The Equalizer, a film directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington, was the film out-of-competition chosen to open the San Sebastian Festival. Actor and director were presenting the film in the Kursaal Auditorium...
 
 
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Reykjavík International Film Festival September 25th - October 5th 2014 

Reykjavík International Film Festival kicks of today.

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Riff Kicks off Today  Reykjavík International Film Festival kicks of today. This years opening film is Land Ho!, a collaboration between Iceland and the U.S.  Before the screening the yearly "Gusan" will take place. Gusan ( the splash)  is best described as a message from the Icelandic film industry to the government. Ása Hjörleifsdóttir has this years Gusa.  Over one hundred films will be screened at this year...
 

Ruben Östlund to be guest of honor at RIFF

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Ruben Östlund started as a director of skiing films in the 1990s, and eventually went on to study at the film school in Gothenburg from which he graduated in 2001. He was accepted to the school based on his skiing films. Together with film producer Erik Hemmendorff he is the co-founder of the production company Plattform Produktion, which produces his films. His 2004 film The Guitar Mongoloid won the FIPRESCI Award at the 27th Moscow Film Festival. Östl...
 

RIFF presents the films in the New Visions category competing for the Golden Puffin

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RIFF presents the films in the New Visions category competing for the Golden Puffin Primary tabs   Twelve up and coming directors  present their first or second feature film and compete for our main prize, the Golden Puffin. These films, in the New Visions category at RIFF challenge cinematic conventions  and pave the road for tomorrow’s  cinema.     Villa Touma (Án lands, no country) Director: Suha Arraf   ...
 

 

Opening film at RIFF announced US film "Land Ho!"

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US film "Land Ho!" is the opening film at RIFF this year. It is is a tale of friendship and adventure that chronicles two older men attempting to recapture their youth while on a trip in Iceland. So far, Land Ho! has reviewed excellent reviews, garnering acclaim for its "feel-good nature" and "quirky comedy." The film is written by Martha Stephens and codirected with Aaron Katz.  "Land Ho!" originally made its debu...

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Toronto Dailies September 4 - 14

Laura Vandervoort at TIFF 2014 at Technicolor Party at Thomson Rooftop - Thank you for WATCHING Filmfestivals.com

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Laurie Gordon and Laura Vandervoort at Technicolor Rooftop Party at the Thomson Lovely and sweet Laura Vandervoort at TIFF 2014 at Technicolor Party with Laura Dianne Vandervoort. She is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Sadie Harrison in the Canadian television series Instant Star, Arla 'The Bolt-Gun Killer' Cogan in the sci-fi crime series Haven, Kara Zor-El in the American television series Smallville, and Lisa in the ABC science fiction series V. In 2014 she starred i...
 

TIFF 2014 PREMIERE VIDEO: François Ozon’s 'The New Girlfriend' (Un nouvelle amie) An Anticipated Controversy in France

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At TIFF I attended the premiere screening of The New Girlfriend by director François Ozon starring Romain Duris and Anais Demoustier. A Canada-France co-production, the performances were extraordinary played with a particular sensitivity and poignancy. The story is a bit convoluted as a  bereaved cross-dresser husband is accidentally discovered "en costume" by his equally devastated dead wife's married best friend (confusing already isn't it?). Both mour...
 

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The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 11-21) Award Winners announced

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The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 11-21) The festival is proud to announce the winners of this past competition weekend. 17 unique showcases presenting 135 films screened this past opening weekend. Audiences voted for their favorites films and our jury of industry leaders selected the best of the best for individual honors.      Jury Awards: Outstanding Live Action Short CADET Kevin Meul, Director   Outstand...
 

Missed Samonte bags the Best Short Film Award at Second Imphal International Short Film Festival 2013

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A six days of film screening at the Second Imphal International Short Film Festival 2013 ends today with a formal function.  Mohen Naorem, festival founder and Director of Imphal International Short Film Festival has announced  the award at the closing day.  MISSED SAMONTE, a short film from Philippines won the Best Short Film. North East Indian based filmmaker Lovita J R Morang’s documentary  named VIRGIN RHODODENDRON BURNT ALIVE was declared the BEST DOCUMENTARY FI...
 

50 Films in EFA Selection 2014

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During a press conference in Riga, European Capital of Culture 2014 where this year’s 27th European Film Awards will take place, the European Film Academy and EFA Productions announced the titles of the 50 films on this year’s selection list, the list of films recommended for a nomination for the European Film Awards! With 31 European countries represented, the list once again illustrates the great diversity in European cinema.  In the 20 countries with the most...
 

European Film Academy Nominates Three Animation Films

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The European Film Academy proudly announces the three nominations in the category EUROPEAN ANIMATED FEATURE FILM 2014 A committee consisting of EFA Board Members Marek Rozenbaum, producer (Israel) and Roberto Cicutto, producer (Italy), as well as Doris Cleven (Director Anima, Belgium), Wolfgang Spindler (journalist, Euronews, France) and Caroline Cor (production analyst, feature films department, CNC, France), all three of them representatives of CARTOO...
 

Ricky Rijneke director of Silent Ones awarded at Toronto Independent Film Festival 2014

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Ricky Rijneke director of feature Silent Ones wins Best Female Director award at the Toronto Independent Film Festival. Silent Ones Ricky Rijneke’s first feature film premiered in Competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam nominated for the Tiger Award, the competition program and flagship of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Since then Silent Ones has been screened at many international festivals including Sarajevo, Sao Paulo, Moscow, Montreal, Los Angeles and Berl...
 

Denzel Washington awarded in San Sebastian

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Denzel Washington received the Donostia Award, a lifetime achievement recognition, during the opening gala of the 62ng San Sebastian Film Fest. The Equalizer, a film directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington, was the film out-of-competition chosen to open the San Sebastian Festival. Actor and director were presenting the film in the Kursaal Auditorium.                                   &nb...

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The 2015 Television & Film Awards competition


Submit by October 15, 2014

The New York Festivals Awards 2015 ceremony will celebrate the World’s Best TV & Films™, as well as present the Lifetime Achievement Award, Broadcaster of the Year, Production Company of the Year, and United Nations Department of Public Information Awards. For more information on the 2015 Television & Film Awards visit: www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/

The deadline to enter the 2015 Television & Film Awards competition is October 15, 2014. Entry details and competition rules and regulations can be found on the NYF Television & Film Awards website www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/. To view the complete list of categories click: HERE

All Entries in the 2015 competition will be judged online and screened by New York Festivals Television & Film Awards Grand Jury of 200 plus producers, directors, writers, and other creative media professionals from around the globe. Award-winning entries will be showcased on the NYF Television & Film Awards website.SUBMIT

New York Festivals's blog I Website www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/

 

 

The Nashville Film Festival 46th Annual April 16 - 25, 2015

The Nashville Film Festival is proud to bring the world to Nashville through a celebration of the diversity of the human spirit expressed through the art of film. In year-round programs, NaFF helps build a more informed, collaborative and alive community.

The call for entries for the 2015 Nashville Film Festival is now open. Make sure to enter your film today. We offer cash and prizes valued at over $54,000 and qualify Live Action, Animated and Documentary Short Films for Academy Award™ consideration. SUBMIT VIA WAB or use the Call for Entry 2015 .

Nashville Film Festival's blog I Website: www.nashvillefilmfestival.org

 

 

The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) March 25 - 29, 2015

Final deadline is January 30th 2015.  Please submit via "Withoutabox"

The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) is presented by the Sonoma Film Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as a welcoming, entertaining and inspiring cinematic experience that supports and promotes independent films, celebrates the cultural diversity in the Sonoma Valley through film, and funds visual arts in education.
"2014" - 220 Filmmakers - 14 countries - 114 films

Named one of America's "Top Ten Destination Film Festivals," Sonoma prides itself on giving every filmmaker the royal treatment. Celebrated as one of the friendliest and most uplifting festivals on the circuit. SUBMIT

Sonoma International Film Festival's blog I Website www.sonomafilmfest.org

 

 

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival April 23 - May 3, 2015

EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE – November 19, 2014

Hot Docs (www.hotdocs.ca), North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, will present its 22nd annual edition from April 23 – May 3, 2015. An outstanding selection of approximately 200 documentaries from Canada and around the world will be presented to Toronto audiences and international delegates. Hot Docs will also mount a full roster of conference sessions and market events and services for documentary practitioners, including the renowned Hot Docs Forum, Hot Docs Deal Maker and The Doc Shop. In partnership with Blue Ice Group, Hot Docs operates the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, a century-old landmark located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.

SUBMIT

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival's blog I Website http://www.hotdocs.ca/

 

Tackling Torture Video Contest Winners Announced April 10, 2015

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Deadline for entries: March 1, 2015

Unfortunately, a majority of the under-informed and misinformed public now thinks that torture is necessary and useful.

Tackling Torture at the Top, through this contest, hopes to produce entertaining and informative videos that contradict this harmful and inhumane view, educate the public, raise questions about the direction of our foreign policy and our use of the military, and by so doing, give the public the awareness and courage to rein in our country’s out of control security apparatus. SUBMIT

Tackling Torture Video Contest's blog I Website tacklingtorturevideocontest.webs.com/

 

 

The Boulder International Film Festival.  Mach 5- 8, 2015

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Late Deadline: October 6

A filmmaker’s festival. 
Our big idea? Combine low entry fees with generous filmmaker hospitality, and open the festival to gifted film artists worldwide. This has made BIFF one of the most influential festivals in the US, with an extraordinary number of new films that have gone from BIFF to significant box-office success and multiple Oscar nominations. Chris Gore, the author of The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, says "The staff's dedication to championing true Indies, the amazing hospitality along with a classic theater make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker's list”. Submit today, you’ll love it here. SUBMIT

BIFF's blog I Website www.biff1.com

 

Silver Springs International Film Festival April 8 - 12, 2015

Regular Deadline: October 1, 2014 

SSIFF provides filmmakers and their audiences a unique, sophisticated and welcoming experience, featuring four full days of screenings, events and professional networking and development opportunities.  
Categories include: Feature (more than 60 minutes), Short (not more than 20 minutes), Documentary Feature (more than 40 minutes), Documentary Short (not more than 30 minutes), Student Short (not more than 20 minutes) and Animation (long and short format).
SUBMIT

Silver Springs International Film Festival's blog I Website www.SpringsFilmFest.com

 

 

New York Int'l Children's Film Festival February 27 - March 22, 2015

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Final Deadline for Shorts Oct 6, 2014 - Final Deadline for Feature Films Nov 10, 2014

New York Int'l Children's Film Festival is North America's film festival for children and teens. Each year the Festival presents 100 animated, live action and experimental shorts and features from around the world plus retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, audience voting, and an annual Awards Ceremony.

We are looking for creative, original, non-formulaic short and feature films that support our mission to create a more dynamic film culture for children and teens. We often program films that were not created with a young audience in mind, but are received passionately and enthusiastically by attendees ages 3-18 nonetheless. We are not shy about showing films with mature themes, subject matter, language or sensibilities.

Members of the Festival jury include Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Bill Plympton, Christine Vachon, James Schamus, Henry Selick and Gus van Sant, among others. The Festival is an Academy®-qualifying festival. SUBMIT

NYICFF's blog I Website www.gkids.com  

 

The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival April 22 -25, 2015

This will mark the 10th year anniversary of the festival ranked one of the top 25 film festivals in the World by Movie Maker Magazine.
We are open to all genres. MBIFF also has a budget category, so a film with a 10 thousand dollar budget does not compete against a project with a 10 million dollar budget (with the exception of the overall winner).
We have been quoted as the best or one of the best festivals ever attended by films makers around the globe.

We are passionate about film and it shows! Submit by January 10th 2015

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com/

 

The Garden State Film Festival

2015 Call for Entries is OPEN NOW!!!

The Garden State Film Festival was founded to promote the art of filmmaking on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders. The artistic philosophy of the Garden State Film Festival is rooted in the celebration of the independent film genre and the creation of a forum where local and other independent filmmakers can exhibit their work.  Film, Screenplay and Movie Music competitions all open now!!

Film Entries
Screenplay Competition
Movie Music Competition

The Garden State Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.gsff.org

L Europe autour de l' Europe Festival calling for entry for 2015

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Film submission deadline: December 15, 2014   Subscription fee : free   Participation rules: 1) Production: 47 countries of the Council of Europe 2) Screening formats : 35mm, 16mm, DCP, Quicktime, BluRay, Beta SP, Digibeta, DVD 3) Screeners : DVD, BluRay or link with French or English subtitles   Address : Evropa Film Akt / Festival L’Europe autour de l’Europe 22 rue Deparcieux 75014 Paris, France   E-mail : leuropeautourdeleurope@gmail.com...

Evropa Film Akt's blog I Website http://evropafilmakt.com

 

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Evolution, Mallorca International Film Festival is back for the 3rd Edition!

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We are back for our 3rd Edition! Mark your calendars NOVEMBER 6TH-10TH. OPENING GALA in Teatro Principal November 6th (opening film & ticket sales to be announced soon) Programming will be out at the end of September. Check out our 2 Acting Workshops! Sign up ASAP - limited space available. ...
 

A brief presentation of Evolution, Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF)

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MISSION STATEMENT          Evolution, Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) showcases innovative, provocative, socially-relevant filmmaking while positioning Palma de Mallorca, Spain as a global destination for a creative community.     WHAT IS EMIFF? EMIFF is the fastest growing competitive film festival in the Mediterranean.  Since its 2012 inception, the number of films screened has nearly doubled, and ticket s...
 

23rd Philadelphia Film Festival Full Film Line-Up

Over 100 films from 28 countries to screen during 11-day event, which runs from Thursday, October 16 - Sunday, October 26, 2014 The Philadelphia Film Society is proud to announce the full film line-up of the 23rd Philadelphia Film Festival, spanning from October 16 - October 26 on 6 theater screens throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.   Opening on Thursday, October 16th with Birdman, Alejandro González Iñárritu's much anti...
 

Hawaii International Film Festival to open with THE VANCOUVER ASAHI

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WORLD AND U.S. PREMIERES FROM 45 COUNTRIES   Highlights include the U.S. premiere of THE VANCOUVER ASAHI for opening night, award-winning THE IMITATION GAME starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the Centerpiece film, and the world premiere of VISIONS IN THE DARK: THE PINKY THOMPSON STORY by Sundance alum Ty Sanga on the revered Hawaiian cultural advisor and activist.   Other highlights include the perennial NEW AMERICA...
 

Inaugural #TROPVINE Winner Revealed

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Tropfest have awarded the inaugural #TROPVINE Winner title to Perth local and Vine extraordinaire Ken Ng. Ng was selected from a shortlist of 20 Vines from around the world. See his winning Vine here.     Ng spent over ten hours making the six second film and many more conceptualising the super short film. His #TROPVINE entry draws on his experience as a graphic designer to produce the elements of the film and revolves around being trapped within a photocopy.    ...
 

41st Film Fest Gent lineup announced

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Between 14 and 25 October Film Fest Gent once again offers a wide range of films by both new talent and established directors. As each year, several film music concerts, panels and director's talks will be held this fall in Ghent. Next to the section Cinéma français there will be a focus on Fellini through an impressive exhibit, a screening of a restored version of 'La Dolce Vita' and a Rota/ Fellini concert. The highlights of the programme are briefly presented below...
 

Filmmakers, musicians and artists in Rotterdam for CAMERA JAPAN

9th CAMERA JAPAN FESTIVAL 2-5 October LantarenVenster Rotterdam, 6-9 October De Melkweg & 10-12 October Kriterion Amsterdam   Japanese filmmakers, musicians and artists will attend CAMERA JAPAN in Rotterdam. From Thursday 2 until Sunday 5 October, the festival presents forty-three recent Japanese films at LantarenVenster. The festival guests will perform or introduce their films and answer questions after the screenings. Highlights will be the Dream Pop concert by musicians C...
 

19th Festival of German Films in Paris will be opening with a hotly anticipated film: PHOENIX by Christian Petzold

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19th Festival of German Films in Paris (8 - 14 October 2014)   With its constantly good figures of around 4,000 admissions and many guests, the Festival of German Films in Paris is very popular with both audiences and film-makers. The 19th edition will be opening with a hotly anticipated film: PHOENIX by Christian Petzold (Schramm Film Koerner & Weber) is being shown only a few weeks after its acclaimed world premiere in Toronto as an avant-premiere in collaboration with the French ...
 

14 Narrative Feature Projects with Bay Area Connections Contending for at Least $300,000; Winners to Be Announced in November

 
The San Francisco Film Society (SFFS) and Kenneth Rainin Foundation (KRF) have selected 14 finalists for the latest round of SFFS / KRF Filmmaking Grants; at least $300,000 will be awarded to one or more narrative feature film projects at various stages of production. SFFS / KRF Filmmaking Grants are awarded twice annually to narrative films that will have significant economic or professional impact on the Bay Area filmmaking community. More th...
 

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will open with the Premiere of Relativity Studios’ Desert Dance

 
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, will kick off Opening Night with the U.S. Premiere of Relativity Studios’ Desert Dancer at the historic Arlington Theatre on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.   Directed by Richard Raymond and starring Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Cullen and Marmama Corlett, Desert Dancer tells the true story of a self-taught dancer pursuing a d...
 

Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA)

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SIMA's global documentary competition and traveling series honors eye-opening impact films from around the world that inspire activism, compassion and social transformation. http://simaawards.org/
 
 

Line up for The 19th Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

 
The 19th Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (SLGFF)  will be held October 9-19 Festival to open with BACK ON BOARD with Greg Louganis in person  and close with LIFE PARTNERS starring Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs   The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, announced today the complete schedule of films and events that will make up the 19th annual festival.   This year SLGFF will screen  ...
 

12th annual Tallgrass Film Festival Galas and Spotlight Films

 
The Tallgrass Film Festival is pleased to announce the feature film selected for its Gala and Thursday Night Spotlight screenings. “This year’s gala selections contain elements of deception mixed with imitation and obsession – an exciting combination of influential cinema and new voices,” said Co-Programming Director Nick Pope. “As we embark on our 12th festival, Tallgrass is privileged and thrilled to be able to curate and share these theatrical experiences with ou...
 

Have a bite at next Minneapolis Underground Film Festival at St. Anthony Main Theatre October

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From Emmy and Academy award winners to local filmmakers everyone agrees that the only place to be seen this October 1st-5th is at the 7th Annual Minneapolis Underground Film Festival. Minneapolis, MN Monday, September 22nd 2014- With only a week to go before Minneapolis hosts it’s 7th annual showcase of cinema’s most provocative work, festival directors have released a list of some notable films they suggest not missing.   On October 2nd become a part of the...
 

New Improvements made to the Kursaal Auditorium for The San Sebastian Festival

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  The new acoustics will permit screenings with better sound The Director of the San Sebastian Festival, José Luis Rebordinos, and the Manager of the Kursaal Auditorium, Iker Goikoetxea, presented the reforms made to the Kursaal Auditorium with a view to the improved sound of screenings at the 62nd edition. A rock and textile cladding has been fitted to several parts of the auditorium: rear wall, the wall separating the amphitheatres and side entrance ramps; and a textile claddi...
 

4th Filmfest homochrom opening with German premiere of "The Normal Heart"

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The 4th Filmfest homochrom in Cologne and Dortmund, Germany, is opening with the German premiere of THE NORMAL HEART. Filmfest homochrom is the LGBT film festival of Rhine-Ruhr, Europe's biggest polycentric metropolitan area, with Germany's gay capital Cologne and the largest Ruhr city, Dortmund. Although it is the youngest of Germany's queer film festivals, it is establishing itself as a fresh premiere festival with international appeal. This year's selection include premiere...
 

6th Petaluma International Film Festival runs October 17 -19

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Petaluma International Film Festival® (PIFF) is an annual event showcasing independent feature and short films from around the world.     ...
 

Sonoma Filmmakers @ 6th Annual Petaluma International Film Festival

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PIFF will present a collection of films made by the local filmmakers from Sonoma County at the 6th Annual Petaluma International Film Festival: Death Makes Life Possible, Three-O-Seven, Bobby Jo, Preparing For Life. www.PetalumaFilmFestival.org

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Bruno Chatelin Advisory Board Member on the Festival Circuit

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Bruno Chatelin has been named Advisory Board Member of the Chelsea FilmFestival in New york The Chelsea Film Festival is an international film festival, enlightening the work of emerging filmmakers, producers and actors. It offers a wide range of films, such as documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues”. It empowers the work of risk-taking storytellers and remains committed to its mission to discover and develop independent artists and a...  
 

CAMERIMAGE presents the jury of the 2014 edition

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CAMERIMAGE FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS JURIES FOR 2ND ANNUAL 3D FILMS COMPETITION   CAMERIMAGE, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography, has assembled a distinguished roster of esteemed individuals from the world of cinema to serve as jurors in its 3D Films Competition category. The popular 3D Films Competition returns for the second year to the Festival, which takes place November 15th – 22nd in Bydgoszcz, Poland.   The 3D Films Competition ai...
 

Indian director and producer Shekhar Kapur will serve as Chairman of the 19th edition of Capri, Hollywood – The International Fi

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ACCLAIMED INDIAN FILM DIRECTOR SHEKHAR KAPUR TO CHAIR THE 2014 CAPRI, HOLLYWOOD – THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Festival’s 19th Edition To Begin December 26th During the Heart of Oscar® Season    The great Indian director and producer Shekhar Kapur will serve as Chairman of the 19th edition of Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival. Scheduled to run from December 26, 2014 through January 2, 2015, the Event, regarded as a major player of th...
 

Many New Film Buyers to Attend AFM

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Don’t let your competition discover the latest films and projects before you. New film buyers registered to attend AFM, include Bonsai Films, Feature Films Pty (Australia), China DBSTAR Co, Ruby's Culture Media Company, TG-Town Pictures Co.(China), Chrysalis Films (France), Bravos Pictures Limited (Hong Kong), B4U Broadband, Eros International Media (India) Eros International Media Ltd. (India), Modern Star Trading (United Arab Emirates) B4U Televis...
 

Star Trek's George Takei Hosts VSPC Film Commission Q&A Oct 4 at Sullivan Studio

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Star Trek's George Takei Hosts VSPC Film Commission Q&A Oct. 4 Event at Sullivan Studios Gives Locals, Visitors Rare Chance to Mingle with Star     Buy Tickets  |   Film Commission  |   YouTube   The St. Pete/Clearwa...
 

Jury announced for Curtocircuito 2014

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THE JURY Santiago de Compostela 2O14   JURIES   RADAR JURY   ADRIAN MARTIN   Adrian Martin is Professor of Film Studies at Goethe-Universität (Goethe University, Frankfurt) and Monash University (Melbourne). He is pub...
 

Sandor Sara and Vilmos Zsigmond, two super cinematographers at CINEFEST MISKOLC 2014

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By "Oroslanyi Sandor Deleon", Miskolc     The VIP high point of cinefest 2014 was reached on the next-to-last day by the visitations in back-to-back master classes of two of the classiest cinematographers in living captivity, Sándor Sára (80) and Vilmos Zsigmond (83)  multi-acclaimed Hollywood cameraman of incontestably Hungarian origin. Sándor Sára Sándor Sára (born 28 November 1933) is an Hungarian cinematogr...
 

Meet The IFFS Staff

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International Film Festival Summit For addittional information regarding IFFS, please reach out to:   Laurie Kirby, Esq. President + Chief Creative Officer (p) + 1.626.470.6043 (f) + 1.917.398.2125 (e) laurie.kirby@imfcon.com           Anastasia Maracin Bisson VP Business Development (p) + 1.530.363.3506 (e) anastasia.bisson@imfcon.com  
 

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The Captive by Atom Egoyan: Review

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REVIEW: The captive by Atom Egoyan, Canada – 67e Festival De Cannes Competition The master of psychological thrillers Atom Egoyan returns to the Croisette with a rather stiffand mostly predictable story based on true events from his native Canada. The Captivetakes us to an undisturbed, rather boring small community living around theNiagara Falls. The idyllic atmosphere is smashed ina moment when the nine year oldCassandra disappears without any trace from the back seat of her father&rs...
 

Darker than midnight: Review

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REVIEW:Darker than midnight (Piu buio di Mezzanotte)by Sebastiano Riso (Italy) – 67eFestival De Cannes / 53e Critic’s Week (La Semainede la Critique) Painfully tender and compassion-generating, Sebastiano Riso’s debutDarker than midnightpowerfully rips the emotional surface to reach thecore of sensitivity from its very first minute. The film depicts a short period in the early adolescence of Davide, a fourteen year old boywho is confronted with his sexuality for the firstti...
 

IFP Announces Its New Theatrical Platform “Screen Forward” and the First Five Films Opening Theatrically at the Made in NY Media

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by Erik Luers on September 18, 2014 Brooklyn, NY  (September 18, 2014) – The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced the first five projects to get weeklong theatrical runs at the state of the art Made In NY Media Center’s theater as part of the Screen Forward program. Starting October 17th, the program will give filmmakers in the process of self-distribution the unique opportunity to gain a much-coveted NYC theatrical week-run, with IFP...
 

7 films competing for the Grand Prix of CinEast film festival, Luxembourg

The complete programme as well as the films in competition at the 7th edition of CinEast (www.cineast.lu) - the Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg – have been published today. Held from 9 to 26 October 2014 in a dozen venues in Luxembourg and other towns, the CinEast film festival will present around 100 screenings of 56 features and about 40 short films from 18 post-communist countries, as well as many accompanying events.   The films included...
 

Cambodian Supernatural drama, FREEDOM DEAL: "a strong, interesting story with good characters and excellent acting" - Hiway 61

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 The striking Cambodian supernatural historical drama, 'FREEDOM DEAL: The Story of Lucky', set in 1970 as the Vietnam War expanded across the border during Nixon's controversial 'Cambodian Incursion (a military operation that launched waves of protest from Kent State to Berkeley, USA), continues to generate interest across the USA and beyond: "a strong, interesting story with good characters and excellent acting, and the supernatural element was bizarre but just rig...
 

Reza Mirkarimi’s ‘‘TODAY’’, a TIFF premiere, will represent Iran for Oscar Race

 
Reza Mirkarimi’s  ‘‘TODAY’’, which had its International premiere at TIFF/Toronto International Film Festival 2014, has been selected to represent Iran in the foreign-language Oscar race. The film’s selection was announced this Sunday by Iran’s Oscar selection committee.   The award-winning Iranian director Reza Mirkarimi was born in 1967 in Tehran. His first feature, ‘The Child and The Soldier’ won several awards including the ...

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November 2014 Acting Intensive Workshop in Palma de Mallorca

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  Secure your spot today!    Limited spaces available. Be a Student Audit only Anthony will work on scenes of your choice with the participants. It will be cold-reading, script in hand. Everyone will work. Anthony will also talk about the business of acting and audition technique. To see Anthony's lecture style  you can check out the videos on the BLOG. Also, anthonymeindl.com...
 

Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Award 2014 for the best project

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III Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Egeda best project award “AGOSTO”directed by Armando Capó and produced by La Feria Producciones (Costa Rica - Cuba). Sponsored by EGEDA, (Audiovisual Producer’s Rights Management Association). Special mention “WALLS” directed by Pablo Iraburu and Migueltxo Molina and produced by Arena Comunicación (Spain). For further information: www.sansebastianfestival.com ...
 

The Inaugural ZURICH SUMMIT, on invitation only, ready to kick off

 
ZURICH SUMMIT September 27 - 28, 2014 The Dolder Grand Zurich, Switzerland After months of planning and seeking out global visionaries, we have announced the Game Changer Award’s recipient and speaking faculty for the inaugural ZURICH SUMMIT, a revolutionary event designed to be a hub for entrepreneurs, leading figures and innovators from the filmed entertainment and media industries. Discussions will include forward thinking strategies on production, financing, distribution, ma...
 
 

Filmfestivals.com renews partnership with IFFS for the 11th Annual International Film Festival Summit in Austin

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The 11th Annual International Film Festival Summit in AUSTIN Texas: December 7-9, 2014  The 11th Annual International Film Festival Summit will be the most informative and fun filled conference to date. We are excited to announce new topics and speakers at the annual conference, insuring that attendees at all levels – first-timers and repeat attendees, new to the industry or seasoned professional – can all find the answers and creative new ideas that they are looking ...

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Filmfestivals.com was established 1995 as world reference in this niche, we are proud of our track record in helping festivals attract more legitimacy, visibility and film submissions from our large base of international film professionals (370 000 unique filmmaker visitors each month), 159 500 subscribers to the newsletter. ONE TIME OFFER We suggest this quick one month booster program for your call for entry including  with 4 newsletter ads, your call for entry promoted one month lon...
 

> LES NOUVELLES DU CIRCUIT FRANCOPHONE      

Panic Reverse, Le Cinéma à l’Envers : réaliser une bande-annonce ou un court-métrage à partir d’une fausse affiche.

Concept: réaliser une bande-annonce ou un court-métrage à partir d’une fausse affiche. Pour la troisième édition de Panic Reverse, Le Cinéma à l’Envers venez assister à la projection des meilleurs vidéos et à la remise des récompenses. Rendez-vous le 30 septembre 2014 à 20h aux Bobines (Paris 10) pour prendre un verre puis projection à 20h30.     ...
 

Les CARTOON TRIBUTES seront décernés aux diffuseurs, investisseurs et producteurs les plus actifs dans le développement

 
Le Cartoon Forum (Forum européen de coproduction - Séries animée) se tiendra  du 23 au 26 septembre à Toulouse - Midi-Pyrénées   CARTOON TRIBUTES 2014 : Toulouse, jeudi 25 septembre 2014, Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines de Toulouse Les Cartoon Tributes sont des prix décernés chaque année aux diffuseurs, investisseurs et producteurs qui ont contribué activement au dévelop...
 

Avant programme du Festival Européen du Film Court de Brest 2014

 
  29e FESTIVAL EUROPÉEN DU FILM COURT DE BREST DU 11 AU 16 NOVEMBRE 2014  Le Quartz - Multiplexe Liberté A Brest, en novembre, les films courts viennent de toute l’Europe et envahissent les écrans le temps d’un festival : nous vous invitons à voyager d’un univers à l’autre en une séance de cinéma ! Le Festival Européen du Film Court de Brest, qui se déroulera cette année du 11...
 

Soutenez le 16ème Festival des Cinémas Différents de Paris !

FESTIVAL DES CINÉMAS DIFFÉRENTS DE PARIS    Il vous reste 10 jours pour participer à la collecte lancée par le Collectif Jeune Cinéma pour soutenir l’organisation du 16ème Festival des Cinémas Différents de Paris ! Cette collecte fonctionne sur le modèle de préventes de places et pass pour notre festival, avec des bonus à la clé. 90% de ...
 

"Échanges de talent(s)", version 5.0 au FIFF de NAMUR

 
Le FIFF se projette résolument vers l’avenir. Depuis 2010, le Festival met 5 comédiens francophones sous le feu des projecteurs !   Ces 5 jeunes ont le privilège et la chance d’être, chaque année, parrainés par un professionnel de renom. Après Fabrizio Rongione, Anne Coesens et Corinne Masiero, c’est Christophe Honoré, réalisateur de "Métamorphoses", "Dans Paris" ou ...
 

ARTE MARE lève le voile sur sa programmation

 
Voici des informations sur ARTE MARE, festival de cinéma qui aura lieu du 17 au 22 novembre, avec une ouverture anticipée le 15. Tourné vers la Méditerranée, cette très ancienne manifestation bastiaise propose des longs et des courts métrages, bien sûr, des débats, un prix littéraire, des expositions, des moments musicaux et conviviaux, des gourmandises cinématographiques et gastronomiques… Tout en m...
 

Détails de la 23ème Quinzaine du cinéma francophone, du 1er au 11 octobre 2014 à Paris

Intégrée au Festival Francophonie Métissée (1er -17 octobre 2014), la 23ème Quinzaine du cinéma francophone met le Sénégal à l’honneur, dans la perspective du XVe Sommet de la Francophonie, prévu fin novembre à Dakar. La Quinzaine du cinéma francophone propose une sélection de films inédits, documentaires et fictions, en provenance de 14 pays, qui dressent un panorama de la productio...
 

La European Film Academy désigne trois Films d’Animation

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La European Film Academy est heureuse de révéler les trois nominations dans la catégorie FILM D’ANIMATION EUROPÉEN 2014.   Un comité constitué de membres EFA Marek Rozenbaum, producteur (Israël) et Roberto Cicutto, producteur (Italie), ainsi que Doris Cleven, Directrice du Festival d’Animation ANIMA de Bruxelles (Belgique), Wolfgang Spindler, journaliste d’Euronews (France) et Caroline Cor, chargée de missio...
 

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