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Bruno Chatelin, your editor, stands for re election at the Board of European Film Academy

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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, he runs a film marketing consulting agency and filmfestivals.com.

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend AFM 2016

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American Film Market | November 2 - 9, 2016 | Santa Monica         There are many reasons 8,000+ filmmakers, producers, writers and other industry professionals from 80+ countries converge at AFM every November. We have prepared a list of the top 10 – check it out by clicking link below.      

    

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AFM 2016 runs November 2 - 9, 2016  Newsletters:    Circulation of our newsletter 122 000   Pre roll newsletter N° 1 (October  16) Pre roll newsletter N° 2 (October  28)  Opening Newsletter N°3 (November 2)  N°4 (November 3)  N°5 (November 4) ANIMATION IN FOCUS   N°6 (November 7)  N°7 (November 9)  Final wrap newsletter N°8(November 11)  ...

 

SC Films International - Current Slate atAFM

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AFM 2016 SC Films will be attending American Film Market 2016 from November 2nd - 9th, Loews #650. P  We will be screening four films, animation titles: BIG FISH & BEGONIA (3D/Chinese BO smash $85,000,000), John H. Williams CHARMING (3D/Featuring original music from Demi Lovato and Sia), OZZY (Disney Spain release) plus sci-fi action...

 

 

Top 8 Reasons to Attend AFM 2016

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There are many reasons why 1,600+ film buyers from 80+ countries will attend AFM 2106. We have prepared a list of the top 8, See the full list by clicking link below.     8 REASONS TO ATTEND     ...

 

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Work in Progress Platform Selections at the Forum

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The Antalya Film Forum will be held between 19-22 October 2016, with Fiction Pitching, Documentary Pitching and Work in Progress platforms, panels, Master Classes and Case Studies.   Held on 19-22 October, the 3rd Antalya Film Forum Work in Progress Platform projects have been selected. The Platform will take place on 20 October 2016.  We congratulate all selected projects. 1) Adem's Hand - Director: Aydın Ketenağ / Producer: Bilal Bağcı 2) More - Director: Onur Sa...

 

Feature Documentary Pitching Platform Selections at the Forum

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  Held on 19-22 October, the 3rd Antalya Film Forum Feature Documentary Pitching Platform projects have been selected. The Platform will take place on 21 October 2016.  We congratulate all selected projects. 1) I'm Also Here - Director: Kıvılcım Akay Doğan / Producer: Aslıhan Altuğ 2) Turn Me On - Director: Deniz Gürgen / Producer: Erkut Ertürk 3) Muhammed Ali - Director: Ümit Köreken / Producer: Nursen Ç. Köreken 4) Under The Radar - Di...

 

 

Feature Fiction Pitching Platform Selections at the Forum

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PITCHING PLATFORM Feature Fiction Pitching Platform Selections The Antalya Film Forum will be held between 19-22 October 2016, with Fiction Pitching, Documentary Pitching and Work in Progress platforms, panels, Master Classes and Case Studies.   Held on 19-22 October, the 3rd Antalya Film Forum Feature Fiction Pitching Platform projects have been selected. The Platform will take place on 20 October 2016.  We congratulate all selected projects. 1) Three Sisters From Ç...

 

 

Presenting The Antalya Film Forum

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The Antalya Film Forum will be held between 19-22 October 2016, with Fiction Pitching, Documentary Pitching and Work in Progress platforms, panels, Master Classes and Case Studies. The Antalya Film Forum is a co-production and project development market established with the aim of expanding co-production opportunities primarily in Turkey, as well as in its neighboring territories and around the world, encouraging producers and directors to produce new films, and ensuring the recognition of th...

 

Overview of ANTALYA Hotspot of the Turkish Riviera

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With its palm trees, year-long warm climate and roughly 200 Blue Flag-certified beaches, Antalya is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world. But there is much more to Antalya than sea, sun and beach. Whether you are a history buff or an avid golfer, Antalya will offer you a peerless experience. Discover #Turkey #HomeOf #Antalya. Be our guest! ...

2016 Poster revealed

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From the Venus Statuette to the Golden Orange Award

 

International Antalya Film Festival, celebrating 53rd year this year, takes place in the ancient city of Antalya which is known for feasts, celebrations and festivals for 2,500 years. It was first launched in 1964 and it became the most important and iconic cinematic event in Turkey. Its famous statuette is inspired from the most beautiful woman of the mythology; Venus symbol of beauty, love, prosperity, fertility and femininity. Its second inspiration comes from Antalya’s...

 

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Mental Health Channel Online Film Festival
December 1st 2016

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Regular Deadline October 15, 2016

2ND ANNUAL MHC ONLINE FILM FEST

Seeking great short films on mental health, to show them to the world

If you have a short documentary under 20 minutes, narrative or animation featuring any kind of mental health issue, with great storytelling and powerful characters to engage audiences, we want to show it here – and we’re offering cash prizes for the best submissions. Please see the 2015 Winners and Selections here.

The MHC OFF was created by the Mental Health Channel (MHC), a new online network creating engaging, enlightening, informative programming to help all viewers improve their mental health. SUBMIT NOW

 

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CINEFANTASY International Short Film Screenwriting Competition 2016
Macau (IFFAM) (December 8-13, 2016)

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Deadline October 28

CINEFANTASY International Short Film Screenwriting Competition 2016 organized by ICFT and IFFAM 2016 OPEN for online submission via www.cineytp.com from September 30 until October 28. You will have a chance to meet closely influential film professionals and investors, win a trip to 1st International Film Festival & Awards Macau (IFFAM, December 8-13, 2016), cash prizes and even more surprises! It is a good opportunity for young filmmakers and screenwriters to show their talents on an international platform and connect directly with young talents from other countries! 

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Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival March 23 -26, 2017

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September 30, 2016 Regular Deadline

The first Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival will be held in Ramsgate with its stunning Royal Harbour, unique in England. It is run by the Ramsgate Film & TV Institute, which will also run a variety of screenings throughout the year to bring international independent cinema to local audiences.

President of the Festival is Brenda Blethyn (Secret & Lies, Vera,...), BAFTA, Globe and Cannes Best Actress Winner and Oscar Nominated. Brenda will also pick the winner of the First Feature Film Category.

The Festival focus is to show new works and help promote film makers. Screenings are complemented by a strong programme of quality events and seminars, with industry professionals of high reputation, who have already confirmed their attendance. Do check the website for more all news as they come. 
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NYC Indie Film Festival May 2 – 7, 2017

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Regular deadline November 30, 2016

NYC Indie Film Festival honors the Best in Category which includes Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Super Short, Best Music Video, as well as Best Director and Best Screenplay.

Be part of the New York City Independent Film Festival! The 8th Annual NYC Indie Film Festival will take place May 2 - 7, 2017 and will present indie films from around the world, panels, live shows, parties, and more! NYCIndieFF celebrates the power of independent filmmaker and offers awards valued at over $12,000 USD. Submit your film today for your chance to win and join us in New York next spring! .

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The 2017 Television & Film Awards gala will take place at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 25th, 2017

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Deadline October 15

The New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards honors the World’s Best TV and Films at its annual gala at NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 25th. Founded in 1957, NYF TV & Film Awards offers a powerhouse of categories including: 30 categories for documentaries and dozens of categories for news, drama and performers. New York Festivals welcomes network, studio, independent, and student productions of all lengths across all platforms. Late entries accepted until January 5th, 2017. For more information visit: http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/

NYF TV & Film Awards New Categories for 2017: Heroes, Ecotourism, and Best Use of Technology

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The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival April 19 – 22, 2017
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The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival has been awarded several prestigious awards including one of the "Top 25 film festivals worth the entry fee" by Movie Maker Magazine. The MBIFF screens projects in a multi-million dollar theater, housing state of the art technology. 
Being billed as the East Coast's answer to Sundance, the MBIFF has a reputation for outstanding films including writings and blogs making the statement that the MBIFF has the best film line up in the World. We continue to be a venue for up and coming film makers as well as seasoned professionals. Many of the filmmakers will be in attendance with their films, and will be available for Q&A sessions.

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Fantasporto 2017
February 24 - March 4, 2017

EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30TH, 2016!  

Fantasporto’2017 | Oporto International Film Festival announces our Call for Film Entries for the 37th annual festival, running February 24th till March 4th.

This Call is for Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi features and shorts in the Fantasy competition. The Director’s Week is for features only, in all genres except fantasy.

Deadlines for Entries for 2017 edition are October 30th (Early Call) and December 5th (Final Call).

Films can be submitted now using the film submission website www.fantasporto.com

Fantasporto enjoys incredible loyalty and support from the large film-appreciating community all over the World. In the last edition, Fantasporto was attended by over 20,000 enthusiastic genre film fans and over 200 members of the film press and industry.

Considered in 2015 as the first of the independent film festivals in the world by TRIPPER, Fantasporto is among the top film festivals  for the discovery of new talent, having revealed countless of now famous directors, producers and actors.

The World Heritage City by UNESCO of Porto, twice considered Europe’s Best Touristic Destination,  is another factor adding interest . Founded in 1981, the 37th edition has the support of the Portuguese State.

Check the  Regulations on the site www.fantasporto.com.

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La La Land will open the 39th Denver Film Festival

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The Denver Film Festival will open with the much anticipated film, La La Land on Wednesday, November 2 at 8pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. From Director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), comes the beautiful story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicate...

 

SC Films International - Current Slate atAFM

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AFM 2016 SC Films will be attending American Film Market 2016 from November 2nd - 9th, Loews #650. P  We will be screening four films, animation titles: BIG FISH & BEGONIA (3D/Chinese BO smash $85,000,000), John H. Williams CHARMING (3D/Featuring original music from Demi Lovato and Sia), OZZY (Disney Spain release) plus sci-fi action...

 

Byron Bay Film Festival Announces the Bentley Effect as Closing Film

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Bentley was a victory but the war continues   The Story of the Bentley Blockade will screen on the 22nd October the centrepiece film at the Byron Bay Film Festival's 10th Closing Gal...

 

Restored Pak-Indo classic at Jio MAMI’s 18th Mumbai Film Festival with STAR

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by Siraj Syed It was through the thoughtfulness of a WhatsApp group member that I came to know about a Press Conference being organised on the 29th of September by Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) to announce the 18th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. MAMI is a trust that was formed 19 years ago, and the trustees included Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Shyam Benegal, Amol Palekar and Sudhir Mishra. The reins are now held by Kiran Rao, who is also Mrs. Aamir Khan and Anupama Chopra (journalist, a...

 

Two Japanese Films Selected for the 29th TIFF Competition Section

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25th anniversary of the Academy Film Archive celebrated with the series Archival Revival – 25 years of the Academy Film Archive

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  Special guests include Gus Van Sant, Edward James Olmos, Roger Corman and more Screening series runs July 18–September 12  The Academy celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Academy Film Archive with the screening series “Archival Revival – 25 years of the Academy Film Archive,” curated from the extensive, diverse collection of motion pictures that the archive has restored and preserved. The series, which runs from July 18 through September 12, wil...

 

Cuba's commitment to openness, uncensored; through film "Santa y Andrés" by Carlos Lechuga

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Text and photos: Leopoldo Soto Carlos Lechuga presented at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) "Santa and Andrés" in the film world, curated by Diana Sanchez. Lechuga, graduated from the school of San Antonio de los Baños, provides in its second work preceded by "Melassa" (2013, awarded in Málaga). A year later, also awarded in Malaga, through Sagae ( Writers Assoc.) for the screenplay for "Santa and Andres” . History happe...

 

NO PASARAN Germany Tour

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Women for Justice - HEROINES 2016

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Women for Justice has been officially selected for HEROINES 2016. ...

 

2017 will yield some of the best the world has seen.

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You will be surprised at what we have in store for you.  MiSciFi 2017 is nearly here.  We are creating an amazing line up of films, long, short, screenplays, plus more!   In a few short weeks, tickets will go on sale, rooms will be ready to be booked.  I have my armor, do you? ...

 

 

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Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin Premiering in Cannes

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World premiere in Cannes

An artistic journey between fiction and documentary film at the same time, throughout space, time, dimensions, light and music, that are conducting through the full sequence to a live experience of Enoc the Resplendent Stargate Energy®

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Paranoid Girls 
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Paranoid Girls Comedy by Pedro del Santo was qualified for Oscar selection running for best film, best original song...

Ana, Paula and Veronica become fascinated by modeling and the life that it offers. Yet, they gradually begin to discover the dark side of fashion hidden behind the fame and glamour of the spotlights. The women experience downfall as they engage with an antagonistic photographer who drags models into a high stakes abyss of danger. The women learn to value friendship over the lures of fashion pitfalls and enjoy life's simplicities in the end.

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Revolution by Rob Stewart (Sharkwater) 
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Eco Documentary feature film by Rob Stewart April 2015, 82 minutes (Sharkwater)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER (36 festival wins) documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.

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Get Happy by Manoj Annadurai 
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Feature - Feel Good Movie  - World premiered in Montreal World Film Festival Winner best romantic comedy in Manhattan Fest

Charlie Kane can’t catch a break. He grew into a man who expects the worse out of life and gets it. But that changes when, by chance, he meets a bright, sunny sprite of a woman named Holly who turns him from a dour drip into someone finally allowing himself to be happy.Then a bus flattens her before Charlie eyes. Charlie opts for suicide but can’t even successfully give up on life. Left with no other choice, he adopts Holly’s ethos of positivity and just decides to be happy... by ignoring all the bad things in life. But his cynical best friend isn’t buying Charlie’s new-found happiness and sets out to save Charlie by making him miserable again. 

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MHC Online Film Fest Awards

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New since last year, the festival now offers 1st through 3rd place awards, with a higher grand prize. 1st place will receive $1000, 2nd place $500 and 3rd place $250. MHC staff and jurors will choose the award winners from Official Selections. Award-winning films will remain online for 3 years, and recognized as the 2016 Award Winners. The MHC OFF reserves the right not to award any or all of these awards if we do not receive submissions of sufficient storytelling or production merit. ... 

Chicago International Children's Film Festival has announced the complete lineup for its 2016 event

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Oscar® qualifying Chicago International Children's Film Festival has announced the complete lineup for its 2016 event, which runs October 28-November 6 at Chicago's Facets Theatre, Music Box Theatre, ArcLight Cinemas, Alliance Française de Chicago, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, and Lake Forest's Gorton Community Center. Established in 1983, the Festival is the nation's largest for children and teens and will present over 280 all new animated, live action,...

 

MiFo LGBT Film Festival (www.mifofilm.com) kicks off its Fort Lauderdale edition on October 7, 2016 crossing fingers for the hurricane

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The 8th Annual MiFo LGBT Film Festival (www.mifofilm.com) kicks off its Fort Lauderdale edition on October 7, 2016, spanning two weekends, with seven days of film and events through October 16.  MiFo is proud to present more than 50 films from throughout the world, guest appearances by actors, directors and producers, and a lineup of spectacular parties and events. The array of films includes features, documentaries, narratives and shorts.    Rebranded in 2015 as “MiFo,...

 

Calgary International Film Festival wrapped

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AND, CUT! CIFF 2016 WRAPS UP Monday October 3rd, 2016 Mondays: much-reviled second sequel to the universally loved Saturday, and the bane of many existences. We rolled out of bed this morning (having just rolled into it mere moments before, from the feel of it) and realized - Monday's come, and that means the 17th annual Calgary International Film Festival is over! Only 353 more days until the next one! We buckled down hard for the last...

 

Greenwich International Film Festival Highlights

 

 

8th CPH PIX lineup: 226 films

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From 'Doctor Strange'. Photo Credit: Film Frame ©2016 Marvel. Even if the 8th edition of CPH PIX - Denmark's prime audience film festival - is set to kick off in US blockbuster style with the gala premiere of 'Doctor Strange', the full festival programme features a strong European presence, much like the Marvel film's main cast of Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton and Mads Mikkelsen. With a record 2...

 

7th Jagran Film Festival was a wake-up call: Siraj Syed

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by Siraj Syed If they care, they should reflect. Reflect hard. Empty halls, mismanaged shows and several films with far below par audio-visual quality, do not augur well for the Jagran Film Festival, now in its 7th edition, organised by a media giant, the Jagran Group. Jagran's Vision, as enunciated on its website: Just like the morning sun that dispels darkness and brings warmth to the world, the vision of Jagran is to transform lives through enlightening and enriching experiences. A ste...

 

IFFI Goa 2016 countdown begins, by Siraj Syed

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by Siraj Syed June through December is film festival season in India. G5A flagged it off, running though June and July, followed by Jagran in September. October is for MAMI and November for IFFI. The year will end with the Third Eye Asian Film Festival. Of course, these are in addition to many smaller festivals, organised by Consular missions and cultural organisations. IFFI stands for the International Film Festival of India, the only state-sponsored event, held annually in Goa. Some years ...

 

A curtain raiser on the MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival Oct 20-27,2016

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MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival returns bigger and better than before by Ronita Torcato     MAMI, the 18th Mumbai Film festival returns October 20-27 even bigger and better than before showcasing as many as 175 films from 54 countries, three special awards and a Country Focus(Turkey). The curtain raiser ...

 

 

"Asian Three-fold Mirror 2016 : Reflections" Trailer

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The Japan Foundation Asia Center and Tokyo International Film Festival have co-produced the first of the Asian Omnibus Film series, Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections. ...

 

29th TIFF trailer

 

 

29th Tokyo International Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup

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The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) held a press conference to announce lineups in the all sections, jury members, and this year’s topics and highlights at Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo today. Yasushi SHIINA, Director General of TIFF & TIFFCOM, made opening remarks and announced that the festival muse for this year is Haru KUROKI, one of the most accomplished actresses in Japan. TIFF’s programing directors then took the stage to introduce...

 

2017 will yield some of the best the world has seen.

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You will be surprised at what we have in store for you.  MiSciFi 2017 is nearly here.  We are creating an amazing line up of films, long, short, screenplays, plus more!   In a few short weeks, tickets will go on sale, rooms will be ready to be booked.  I have my armor, do you? ...

 

The 13th Reykjavik International Film Festival starts tomorrow.

 

As before, RIFF focusses on introducing brand new films and documentaries from young and upcoming directors – this time with a particular emphasis on world peace. This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Reykjavík Summit. The 1986 meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union marked the first steps to end the Cold War. A special seminar on peace will be held in collaboration with a newly established Pea...

 

exground filmfest to Celebrate Opening of 29th Edition in Wiesbaden with Iranian Indy Feature VALDERAMA

 

First Highlights // Focus Iran // Introducing New Prison Inmates’ Jury Award DAS BRETT     The 29th edition of exground filmfest is set to open on November 11th 2016 with the Iranian drama VALDERAMA by Abbas Amini. The film, which is being shown in this year’s festival Focus section concentrating on Iran, will celebrate its Rhine-Main premiere at Wiesbaden’s historic Caligari FilmBühne at 7 PM on the opening night of the festival.   Football god...

 

Middleburg Film Festival Unveils Main Slate of 2016 Films

 

Middleburg Film Festival's Executive Director Susan Koch announced today the main slate of films for the 2016 festival. The festival opens Thursday, October 20 with Garth Davis' feature film directorial debut LION starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara. Special guests will be in attendance for a conversation following the screening.   The festival's Friday Spotlight selections include MOONLIGHT (DIR Barry Jenkins), starring Naomie Harris, Janelle Monáe and M...

 

Highlights from Napa Valley Film Festival 2016

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Our full film lineup, special events, Celebrity Tributes and more. There is a crisp chill in the air, the leaves are starting to change, and while some are thinking of Pumpkin Spice and cozy sweaters, the people of Napa Valley have two differen...

 

 

 

WoFF Glasgow wraps third edition

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The third edition of the World of Film Intrenational Festival in Glasgow, Scotland wrapped this Sunday, awarding First Features, Women Directors and Balkan filmmakres across their three main sections.  This year's festival moved a step further by supporting the project of preserving and refurbishing the oldest Music Hall in the city of Glasgow - Britannia Panopticon where the majority of the events were held.  In collaboration with NisiMasa: The European Network of Young Cinema...

 

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WoFF 2016: The Awards

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WoFF: World of Film International Film Festival has just wrapped up this year’s edition at Glasgow’s Britannia Panopticon Music Hall. The 2016 members of the jury Colin Kennedy, Bruno Chatelin and Laurie Gordon, who unanimously confirmed their excitement about this year’s official selection of the festival are announcing the following awards: - Best Feature Film: Tierra Caliente by Laura Plancarte | with a special mention to Get Happy by M...

 

New awards announced for 2017 NYC Indie Film Festival!

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New prize alert! 2017 Best Director winner will leave NYC Indie Film Fest with a $1,000 cash prize! 2017 Best Actor and Actress winners will have a free year-long subscription of online classes with iActing Studios (750 USD value). Submit today for your chance to win! http://bit.ly/1Jcd2Q1 ...

 

Silk Screen Film Festival Audience Award Winner: Song of Lahore

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Watch the trailer         Pakistan/2015 82 min   Lahore used to be ...

 

Dinard 2016 Awards

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          AWARDS     The President of the Feature Films Jury of the 27th edition of the Dinard British film Festival, Claude Lelouch and the jury members - French actresses...

 

 

6,915 scripts were submitted and 5 winners for the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition

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ACADEMY REVEALS WINNING NICHOLL SCREENWRITERS Scripts to be performed at live read in November Four individuals and one writing team have been selected as winners of the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition.  The Academy Nicholl Fellowships Committee announced the winners via Livestream today.  The fellows will each receive a $35,000 prize, the first installment of which will be distributed at the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Awards Present...

 

The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners

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The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at a ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 41st Festival wraps up this evening.   The short film awards below were selected by a jury comprised of American filmmaker Abteen Bagheri (That B.E.A.T.), French filmmaker Eva Huss...

 

 

Science Media Awards WINNERS 

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Congratulations to the Winners!     See Full List of Winners Here     Download Press Release     ...

 

Winners of the 36th Atlantic Film Festival announced!

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  The Atlantic Film Festival, after a successful 36th year, announces its award winners for the event, September 15th – 22nd, in Halifax.   Award winners include: The 2016 People’s Choice Award: Presented by the Atlantic Film Festival Winner: Moonlight   The Gordon Parsons Award for Best Atlantic Feature: Sponsored by The Postman Winner: Maudie – Aisling Walsh   Best Atlantic Short: Sponsored by 902 Post Winner: Hustle &am...

 

 

Aspen Film Announces Filmfest 2016 Audience Award Winners!

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BEST FEATURE FILM (tie)   MY BLIND BROTHER Writer: Sophie Goodhart Director: Sophie Goodhart Producers: Tyler Davidson,Tory Tunnell Editor: Jennif...

 

Finnish Film Affair Awards Tom of Finland and Post Punk Disorder

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Director Dome Karukoski   Tom of Finland and Post Punk Disorder Share Works in Progress Award             ...

 

15 Shorts Nominated for the European Film Awards 2016

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The European Film Academy and EFA Productions are proud to present this year's short film nominations. At each of the 15 participating film festivals, an independent jury presented one European short film in competition with a nomination in the short film category of the European Film Awards. Nominated are: Bristol Short Film Nominee 9 DAYS – FROM MY WINDOW IN ALEPPO by Issa Touma, Thomas Vroege & Floor van der Meulen Netherlands 2015, documentary, 12 min Cork S...

 

Winners of the 2016 ‘Sepanta Awards' @ Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco

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          Best Film: A Very Ordinary Citizen Best Director: Majid Barzegar for A Very Ordinary Citizen Best Actor: Souren Mnatsakanian for A Very Ordinary Citizen Best Actress: Samira Hassanpour for Raspberry Best Screenplay: Saman Salour for Raspberry Best Cinematography: José Luis Alcaine for Finding Altamira Best Documentary: Atlan, directed by Moeen Karimoddini  Best Sho...

 

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Marco Mueller will run The new Macao International Film Festival

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Marco Mueller, the former head of the Locarno, Venice and Rome film festivals, (recently consulting for this year’s Beijing International Film Festival, and the Silk Road International Film Festival) has been appointed director of the inaugural Macau International Film Festival (Dec 8-13). Hosted by the government of Macau and the Macau Film & Television Productions and Culture Association, the new festival will be held at the Macau Cultural Centre, the Macau Science Centre and &nbs... 

 

Mirja Wester the New CEO appointed at Göteborg Film Festival

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Mirja Wester takes over as CEO of Göteborg Film Festival. Mirja is well-established in the film industry and has worked at the festival for several years in different capacities, most recently as Festival Manager. “Motion pictures are becoming increasingly important in shaping the way people view the world. Therefore, it is also increasingly important to portray diversity in film narratives. G&o...

 

Composer DAVID ARNOLD (James Bond, Independence Day) in talks to join seminar line-up

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David Arnold, best known for scoring five James Bond movies, Independence Day, Godzilla and much more, is currently discussing coming to Ramsgate to talk about how music can make or break a movie, as part of the seminars line-up of the 1st Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival. Filmography Features 1993 : The Young Americans de Danny Cannon 1994 : Stargate, la porte des étoiles (Stargate) de Roland Emmerich 1995 :...

 

 

SIMON YOUNG (BFI, Shorts International) to head short films jury at Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival

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It is with great pleasure that we can announce Simon Young as a Jury member for the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival’s Short Films competition. Simon is best known as Director of Acquisitions and Audience Development with Shorts International - the world’s leading short movie entertainment organisation.  An expert of many years standing, Simon is also a programme advisor at the BFI London Film Festival and has been a member of panels and...

 

Acclaimed Director Shunji IWAI Appears to Highlight Japan Now Section

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  A press conference was held to highlight the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF)’s Japan Now section, followed by a screening of internationally acclaimed creator Shunji IWAI’s latest film, A Bride for Rip Van Winkle, at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (FCCJ) this evening, on October 4. Following a welcoming address from Yasushi SHIINA, Tokyo International Film Festival Director General, the Programming Advisor of the Japan Now section, Kohei ANDO, talke...

 

60th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® announces 2016 juries

 

This year’s Jury Presidents are: Athina Rachel Tsangari (Official Competition), Sarah Gavron (First Feature Competition), Louise Osmond (Documentary Competition) and Mat KirKby (Short Film Competition)     Other Jurors are: Official Competition –  Anthony Chen, Radu Jude, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Abi Morgan   First Feature Competition – George Amponsah, Guy Lodge, Matthew Macfadyen, David Nicholls, Nira Park   Documentary Competition &nda...

 

David Rubin will produce the 8th Annual Governors Awards

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Honorary Awards will be presented to actor Jackie Chan, film editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman on Saturday, November 12, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.Casting director and producer David Rubin will produce the 8th Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today.  “David’s creativity and broa...

 

 

Academy Award® Winning Producer Greg Shapiro Joins IM Global as President of Feature Film Production

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Acclaimed producer Greg Shapiro has joined vibrant independent studio IM Global as President of Feature Film Production it was announced today by IM Global Founder and CEO and Stuart Ford. Shapiro was a Best Picture Academy Award® Winner for Kathryn Bigelow's 2008 drama The Hurt Locker, which won a total of six Oscars. He was also executive producer on Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, which received five Academy Award® nominations.  Most recently, Shapiro produced Child 4...

 

 

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