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

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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> AFM DAILIES & PREVIEWS  American Film Market | November 2 - 9, 2016 | Santa Monica  

Interview with Jonathan Wolf Managing Director of AFM

(Jonathan in Cannes) Jonathan Wolf has been Managing Director of AFM (American Film Market) since 1998. He has been a visionary and passionate independent film advocate and pivotal force in the film industry for over two decades. I interviewed him in the Dubai Pavilion at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. Here is what he had to say:   Vanessa McMahon Can you explain, for people who don't know, how important is the American Film Market in relation to the Cannes Film Fes...
 

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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)  ...

Top 10 Reasons to Attend AFM 2016  

 

Devilworks has revealed its slate for the forthcoming American Film Market (Nov 2-9)

Lin e-up includes Australian thriller The Suicide Theory and US crime film Criticsized. Genre specialist Devilworks has revealed its slate for the forthcoming American Film Market (Nov 2-9). The line-up includes Australian thriller The Suicide Theory, which the company is repping for international sales following its release on Netflix US. Directed by Dru Brown, the film follows a man who, after failing to commit suicide, pays a hitman to kill him. When that endeavo...
 

Cinestaan bows distribution unit with Busan and London tale MIRZYA

"In MIRZYA echoes from Romeo and Juliet" The New York Times "Gulzar and Mehra cultivate the beauty that inspires love" The Guardian "Debutantes Harshvardhan Kapoor, Saiyami Kher and Anuj Chaudhary shine in action-romance MIRZYA" Forbes A Romantic Indian Drama, telling a timeless folktale about star-crossed lovers, played out in two parallel worlds, one real, one fantastical. As our lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart, they discover that on...
 

TVCO Distribution exhibiting at AFM 2016

 
2 market premieres and more feature films at AFM this year.    Ballad in Blood (Sitges Film Festival, Slash Film Festival, Strasbourg Film Festival, Rojo Sangre Film Festival,  Buenos Aires)  by cult horror director Ruggero Deodato - Screening @  Monica Film Center on Nov. 3  at 3 pm    Babylon Sisters  by Gigi Roccati (Rome film festival) - Screening @ Monica Film Center on Nov. 4th at  1pm.     TVCO is exhibiting ...
 

New art work for our horror film "Harbinger" from TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films

 
We are proud to present you the new art work for our horror film "Harbinger". Harbinger has been successful in several film festivals such as San Antonio Film Festival 2016, Cine Las Americas International Film Festival and has won the Silver Remi award at the 49th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival.  See also a TV interview of the Director Cody Duckworth here. Harbinger is availab...
 

Diane Keaton Will Receive The 45th AFI Life Achievement Award

Actress, icon and legend Diane Keaton — one of the most beloved leading ladies in American film — will be the recipient of the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. The award will be presented to Keaton at a Gala Tribute on June 8, 2017, in Los Angeles, CA. ...
 
 

FilmStruck, Turner's first domestic subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, launches on October 19.

Turner's New Subscription Service Features  the Largest Streaming Library of Contemporary & Classic Arthouse, Indie, Foreign & Cult Films   The Criterion Channel Premium Add-On Tier Offers Unlimited Access to the World-Renowned Criterion Collection   Three Different Subscription Plans Available for a Film-Lover's Paradise  On Amazon Fire TV, Web, iOS & Android Devices     Global media company Turner announced...
 

First Run Features announced today the acquisition of Garrett Zevgetis’ documentary Best and Most Beautiful Things

 
FIRST RUN FEATURES ACQUIRES BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS   Film to be released in theaters, December 2016     First Run Features announced today the acquisition of Garrett Zevgetis’ documentary Best and Most Beautiful Things, a unique coming-of-age story that celebrates outcasts everywhere. Produced by Zevgetis (A Mercenary Tale), Ariana Garfinkel (Trumbo), Jeff Consiglio (Twinsters) and Jordan Salvatoriello (Graceland Girls), the film is executive produced by K...
 

Tricoast brings ShoreBreak

If Sports and Lifestyle documentaries interest you, check SHOREBREAK with you - both the feature documentary and the TV series (which can be licensed separately). The doc centers on daredevil photographer Clark Little, an icon in the surfing community for his stunning "shorebreak" photography (1.8 million Instagram followers). It's a heart pounding plunge into the waves - and the life of the man who best captures them. ...

 

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Presenting The Antalya Film Forum

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

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! ...

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Mental Health Channel Online Film Festival
December 1st 2016


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)

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

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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 Garden State Film Festival 2017
March 30 - April 2, 2017

Deadline November 15

 

Founded to celebrate the independent film genre, The Garden State Film Festival, a not for profit organization, offers independent filmmakers the chance to exhibit their work and gives New Jersey audiences a chance to experience new, cultural, and artistic endeavors through the medium of film.

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Montreal International Animation Film Festival - ANIMAZE August 17 – 20, 2017


Earlybird Deadline November 1, 2016

In partnership with filmfestivals.com

Montreal International Animation Film Festival is a people's film festival an dindutry conference dedicated to the art of animation for film and technology. 
All genres and forms are welcome.
Software an award prize. Visibility in out travelling show in Berlin, Cannes Annecy, Glasgow and more.

 

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

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

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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ATOMIC BOMB FILMS IN BERLIN 2016 - FOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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During 5 days - from September 28th to October 2nd - the International Uranium Film Festival screened in Berlin's KulturBrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg 22 atomic films from 10 countries in the presence of the filmmakers.    This year in Berlin the Algerian film director Larbi Benchiha(link is external) presented his new documentary "Greetings from Mururoa"(link is external) (Bons baisers de Moruroa) that moved the audience. "No...
 

Siraj Syed previews POW: 17 Years a Slave

Imagine this: You decide to adapt an Israeli prisoner of war drama for Indian television audiences, and on a few weeks before you are scheduled to go on air, there are serious engagements along the country’s border! What is a tragedy for the families of the soldiers killed in action may transform into large scale interest in the serial. POW (Bandi Yuddh Ke, in Hindi, a literal translation) is a STARPLUS production, based on the Israeli hit, Hatufim (literally ‘kidnapped’), wr...
 

RED at Wildscreen -- Exclusive Footage from FLIGHT OF THE SWANS to be Screened

RED Digital Cinema will be exhibiting at the Wildscreen Film Festival in Bristol from October 10-14. Attendees can interact with RED’s DSMC2TM cameras, including the SCARLET-W 5K, WEAPON® 6K and WEAPON 8K VV, as well as the limited edition WEAPON 8K S35 featuring RED’s newest sensor, HELIUM™. This is a unique opportunity for festival-goers to experience two industry-leading 8K sensors – RED DRAGON® VV and HELIUM S35 – side-by-side.   Additionally, R...
 

Dum Laga Ke Haisha! ~ At Budapest Indian Film Week

REVIEW by ALEX DELEON Sponsored by the Indian Embassy the 2016 Budapest Indian Film Week offers a savvy selection of recent and not so recent landmarks of the Bollywood cinema. One film per night for seven straight nights, all films with new Hungarian subtitles The second film of the series was "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" which means something like "Give it all You've got!" ~ a major hit of 2015 both in India and in overseas NRI communities although it has no really big ...
 

Entertainment Intellectual Property Market @ Asian Film Market delivered first deal

 
The first day of this year’s Entertainment Intellectual Property Market (launched for the first time in the world in 2015) at the Asian Film Market, of the 21st Busan International Film Festival, saw the first contract signed, continuing on from the successes of last year. On the opening pitching day, a contract was agreed with Korea’s Pollux Pictures, producers of Coinlocker Girl (2014) and 7 Years of Night (2015), for cinematization rights to Summer, A Corpse from Nowhere by Park Y...
 

Siraj Syed reviews Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children: Ymbrynes and the Deadly Hollows

Siraj Syed reviews Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children: Ymbrynes and the Deadly Hollows Bookish and Burtonish, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children scores on many counts: good casting, wide span, consistent allegorical references and even pace. In print, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has sold millions of copies, been translated into 40 languages, and has spent more than two years on the New York Times best-seller list. It has also been named one of...

 

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Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin Premiering in Cannes

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 

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) 

over 40 festival wins so far

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 

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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Check these Festivals calling October 11 onwards

Dear filmmakers friends do not miss these Festivals in Focus. Enjoy the waivers for our partner festivals!   > PARTNERS FESTIVALS IN FOCUS Mental Health Channel Online Film Festival December 1st 2016 Regular Deadline October 15, 2016 2ND ANNUAL MHC ...
 

New York Television Festival Two Weeks Away!

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Get Tickets for the 12th Annual NYTVF Today!   The leading festival for indie television will host TV fans and creators for a week of panels, premieres, and more from October 24-29 in NYC. This year’s Primetime lineup includes the final season premiere of SundanceTV's Rectify, comedy events from Seeso, truTV, MTV, Pop, a keynote conversation with GIRLS featuring Jenni Konner and Lena Dunham, and a first look at TNT’s new drama, Good Behavior.  All Primetime events are...
 
 

Films about disruption: German-German contemporary history and European refugee experiences at the 26th FilmFestival Cottbus

 
From 8 to 13 November 2016, in its Specials section, the FilmFestival Cottbus will present the two film series 'Bridges and Breaks - Convergence in Post-Unification Germany' and 'Exploring the Past: German-Czech-Polish History Through the Ages'. Both series investigate the disruption of identity in the lives of people following historic upheavals.   ++ Czechs, Poles and Germans - Searching for traces beyond historical distrust ++ The programme 'Explor...
 

Asian Film Market 2016 Final Report

Successful Closing of Asian Film Market 2016 & 2nd Entertainment Intellectual Property Market; Overall Rise in Korean Film Sales and IP Deals Increased number of sales booth representing diverse industries and numerous deals made at the E-IP Market; With positive reviews from participants, the Market looks forward to next year’s expansions On October 11th, Asian Film Market 2016 successfully came to a close by providing a new trend in the new media contents market. ...
 
 

The full programme of the Tous Ecrans Festival announced

Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans: 4 – 12 november 2016 From 4 to 12 Novemb...
 
  Paramount Studios and the Ace Hotel Theater Will Host First-of-Their-Kind Screening Events Featuring a Curated Selection of Short Films from Saudi Filmmakers on November 3rd and 4th   Hollywood will be embracing a new generation of filmmakers from Saudi Arabia at the first ever SAUDI FILM DAYS – a lively two-day short film showcase taking place on Thursday, November 3rd and Friday, November 4th in Los Angeles. Prepare to be inspired by an experience that will open your eyes ...
 

Asian Film Market 2016 Daily Day 2

Event Name Time Venue Asian Project Market 10:00 - 19:00 APM Zone, BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, 4Dㆍ4Eㆍ4F E-IP Legal Seminar 10:30 - 12:00 E...
 

Bruno Chatelin to chair the Film Festival Organizers Networking session at Santa Barbara

Bruno, filmfestivals.com editor, will contribute with Laurie Kirby to the networking session on November 21st; 10:30 - 11:30 am. ...
 

Asian Film Market 2016 Daily Day 1

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Santa Barbara FestForums 2016 Panel Spotlight Festival Convergence: The New Paradigm

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What happens when the arts converge… a lot! Tribeca, a film festival, also showcases music. Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, music festivals, also focus on culinary experiences and SXSW is the convergence granddaddy of them all. How do fest...
 

 

Glimpse on The inaugural Royal Starr Film Festival

The inaugural Royal Starr Film Festival (RSFF) is an international celebration of cinema centered in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan.  The RSFF will take place over 4 days (October 13th – 16th, 2016) with film screenings, VIP events, and community enrichments.  The entire RSFF event will be at the fabulous Emagine Theater.  Most of the full feature Indies are award winners and include international selections.  There will also be a selection of shorts blocked into designat...
 

Reel Magic Hour® is a day long program @ Chelsea Film Festival

Reel Magic Hour® is a day long program that provides one hour panels designed for our Chelsea Film Festival filmmakers to meet and network. This is the second edition of the Reel Magic Hour. This program is supported by the Sundance Institute and listed in the Women at Sundance and Women in Film LA Resource Map.  This event has been made possible by the generous support of the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Access to this event requires a Festival Pass or VIP Pa...
 

Launch of The new Miami Short Film Festival website

Happy to share the news from our paertner "We are pleased to officially announce the launch of our newly designed website! Take a look around and let us know what you think. Our goal is to provide you with a clean website to help you navigate and get information about our festival!"   ...
 

8th day of Reykjavik International Film Festival

Exciting events in the past week! Today is the 8th day of Reykjavik International Film Festval. Exciting events have taken place and thought provoking films have been screened.  But there is...
 

 

CinEast 2016 – successful start and rich programme for the 1st weekend

 
The 9th edition of CinEast (the Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg) kicked off last night at the Neimënster in the presence of numerous special guests. The opening speeches were delivered by the director of Neimënster Ainhoa Achutegui, Colette Mart representing the City of Luxembourg, Bob Krieps representing the Ministry of Culture, Marc Scheffen representing the Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg and the programme director of the festival Radek ...

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Diane Keaton Will Receive The 45th AFI Life Achievement Award

Actress, icon and legend Diane Keaton — one of the most beloved leading ladies in American film — will be the recipient of the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. The award will be presented to Keaton at a Gala Tribute on June 8, 2017, in Los Angeles, CA. ...
 

Pan African Film & Arts Festival - PAFF Awards 2016

PAFF 2016 HIGHLIGHTS: PAFF Awards 2016 Each year there are films that stand apart from the rest. PAFF-LA recognizes these films and awards them in the categories of Best Feature Narrative, Best Director-First Feature, Best Documentary and Best Short Narrative at a fun, intimate awards brunch. In addition, Audience Awards, Programmers' Awards and PAFF Directors' Awards are presented. Patrick Gilles (America is Still the ...
 

 

The Best Shorts Competition Announces Latest Winners!

The Best Shorts Competition is proud to announce the latest winners. The Best Shorts Competition puts filmmakers first and provides a direct opportunity for recognition and publicity for high quality productions. It is international in scope and has granted awards to producers in Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay...

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Wajda, the Iron Man of Polish Cinema leaves the scene at ninety

in Memoriam by Alex Deleon  
I Must say that I was a little shocked to hear the news last night on Kossuth Radio, Budapest, of the passing of Andrzej Wajda, the Polish cinema  maestro. Not that it is surprising when a man of ninety finally cashes in his chips, but Wajda who just delivered his 47th feature film this year, "Afterimage" ('Powidoki', released in September 2016) was the kind of director you kind of expected to keep truckin' until a hundred. ...

AFI Tribute and Gala Screening of ELLE will Celebrate Isabelle Huppert's Career

AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi will honor acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert with a Tribute and a Gala screening at the festival. The Tribute will celebrate her storied career and will include a conversation with the actress, followed by a Gala screening of Sony Pictures Classics’ ELLE (directed by Paul Verhoeven) on Sunday, November 13. In ELLE, Isabelle Huppert plays Michèle, who seems indestructible, bringing the same ruthless attitude to her lo...
 

Katharine DeShaw named Managing Director, Advancement and External Relations at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Katharine DeShaw, Photo by Brant Brogan The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the appointment of Katharine DeShaw as its Managing Director, Advancement and External Relations. Beginning on November 1, DeShaw will direct all aspects of fundraising, including completion of the $388 million capital campaign to support the new Museum, now under construction. She will play a key leadership role in expanding external relations efforts, including community and civic outr...
 

 

 

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Major Buzz Factory : Expérience de Bruno Chatelin du marketing Digital pour les films

Fort d'une expérience acquise dans la distribution de films pour deux Majors (Sony et Fox mariée sous a direction avec UGC) Bruno Chatelin propose une expérience pointue au service de votre stratégie digitale à Travers sa structure de Conseil MAJOR BUZZ FACTORY Le fondateur Bruno Chatelin : un Professionnel de la communication entouré de spécialistes, son expérience est ancrée sur trois univers La publicité, Le mark.eting et le digital.

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Une nouvelle tête à L'ARP : Mathieu Debusschère est nommé délégué général en remplacement de Florence Gastaud

La société civile des auteurs-réalisateurs-producteurs a nommé Mathieu Debusschère pour succéder à Florence Gastaud comme délégué général.      Diplômé de Sciences Po Paris et de l’Université Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle, Mathieu Debusschère, 27 ans, a notamment travaillé à la direction des relations extérieur...

 

La rencontre entre deux génies : Andy Warhol et Alfred Hitchcock : de belles histoires de Cinéma à lire sans modération

Inutile de présenter Alfred Hitchcock, « le Maître du Suspense », interviewé par Andy Warhol pour sa revue Interview Magazine, en avril 1974. De quoi peuvent bien parler l’artiste le plus emblématique de  la  pop  culture  et  le  cinéaste  légendaire,  quand  tout  semble les  opposer  ?  De  cinéma,  bien  sûr,  mais  d’une&nb...
 

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Montauban (82) se mobilise pour sauver Les Tontons flingueurs

     Suite à l'appel à la mobilisation lancé par Celluloid Angels, la première plateforme de financement participatif ("crowdfunding") pour la restauration des films de patrimoine, Montauban propose à ses habitants de rejoindre la communauté « des anges gardiens du septième art » pour redonner vie aux Tontons flingueurs. Si l'opération réussit, une journ&e...
 

Cinéma – 9 films réalisés par des femmes pour une initiative au profit des femmes vidéastes

        - Découvrez Lady Boss, 7 docus et 2 courts qui abordent des thèmes comme le cancer, la maternité, le surnat...
 

Marseille Web Fest Festival international de la série digitale

Le Marseille Web Fest Festival international de la série digitale se tiendra à Marseille du 21· 22 octobre 2016 au Théâtre de la Joliette -  Marseille 2ème  ilpropose deux  journées ouvertes à tous, professionnels et grand public, pour découvrir les meilleures web séries internationales   Le Marseille Web Fest c'est :  Une 6ème édition 25 séries ...
 

La programmation complète du Festival Tous Ecrans est en ligne !

Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans: 4 – 12 novembre 2016 Du 4 au 12 novembre, le Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans sera placé sous le sceau de la sensualité, de l’érotisme, de la liberté de disposer de son corps et de son esprit. Avec une programmation coquine, iconoclaste et subversive, mais aussi les Premières suisses des derniers films de Brillante Mendoza, Andreï Kontchalovski, Jim Jarmusch, Walter Hill, Crist...
 
 

Premier regard sur la nouvelle édition 2016 du Festival International du Film d'Histoire de Pessac

PARMI LES 92 FILMS SUR LE THÈME : SÉLECTION PIERRE-HENRI DELEAU   Bon Voyage (J.P. Rappeneau)* ~ Balzac et la petite tailleuse chinoise (S. Dai) ~ Mephisto (I. Szabo)* ~ Fahrenheit 451 (F. Truffaut) ~ Van Gogh (M. Pialat) ~ Klimt (R. Ruiz) ~ L’espionne aux tableaux, Rose Valland face au pillage nazi (B. Chevet)* ~ L’esquive (A. Kechiche) ~ Que le spectacle commence (B. Fosse) ~ To be or not to be (E. Lubitsch) ~ Le Dossier Petrov ...
 

FNC Montréal c'est parti... et hop!...attention talents!

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Masterclass d'Arturo Ripstein et de Paz Alicia Garciadiego à Viva Mexico

 
  Masterclass d'Arturo Ripstein et de  Paz Alicia Garciadiego : Le temps réel et le temps au cinéma – le plan séquence La 4ème édition du festival parisien « Viva Mexico »  (5/11 octobre) propose une sélection de pépites du cinéma mexicain en présence de nombreux invités tels que Diego Luna, Amat Escalante, Kyzza Terrassa, dont le premier fil...
 

Hommage à Gerald Potterton (annulé) au 36e Festival International du Film d’Amiens – 11/19 novembre 2016

36e Festival International du Film d’Amiens – 11/19 novembre 2016   // COMPÉTITION INTERNATIONALE / LONGS METRAGES > 7 longs métrages en compétition et 7 séances spéciales avec les oeuvres précédentes des réalisateurs sélectionnés // COMPETITION EUROPEENNE / COURTS METRAGES > 10 courts métrages // COMPETITION FRANÇAISE / MOYENS METRAGES > 8 moyens métrages // COMPETITION...

 

Une nouvelle tête à L'ARP : Mathieu Debusschère est nommé délégué général en remplacement de Florence Gastaud

La société civile des auteurs-réalisateurs-producteurs a nommé Mathieu Debusschère pour succéder à Florence Gastaud comme délégué général.      Diplômé de Sciences Po Paris et de l’Université Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle, Mathieu Debusschère, 27 ans, a notamment travaillé à la direction des relations extérieur...

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