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THE FESTIVAL BEAT ! N°1000 and 11THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995DO NOT MISS A BIT from CANNES, Marché du Film, Worldfest Houston, Locarno, Sonoma and many moreWeekly newsletter N°1009 // 1010 Documenting the festivals experience since 1995, reaching over 166 000 subscribers:Email us to be featured Let us meet in Cannes 17-25FOLLOW US :With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the 1000 mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share our knowledge of the circuit with our community and really hope our audience ENJOYED THE EXPERIENCE.In case you missed any of these 1000 newsletters ... you ll find them all here.
> WORLDFEST HOUSTON IN FOCUSVIDEO Film Finance and Festival Strategy Mastery Panel at WorldFest Houston
Bruno Chatelin - Filmfestivals.com, Golden Remi, Jon Gosier - Filmhedge, Doval Bacall - Your Script Produced Studios
Sharing some important tips on how to work Cannes, understanding the festival circuit and the importance of Film Markets (Berlin, Cannes AFM...), disrupting the film financing with www.filmhedge.com, understanding the fast success of your script produced empire... The video has three parts enjoy! Celebrating the success of the panel with some amazing steak ! ...
VIDEO: Hunter Todd and Doval Bacall : two festival directors in conversation around the 55 years history of Worldfest Houston
During the 55th edition of the Festival, before the steak diner with the awards Winners.... All about discovering and celebrating the talents of tomorrow! ...
> FESTIVALS IN FOCUS ...Cannes Festival & Marché du Film pre roll Newsletter 1
Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and screening invites, let us shoot and promote for you... We produce The Cannes Dailies delivering News, Glamour, Biz and Buzz. The Cannes Market Dailies and 8 Cannes Newsletters Coverage from our team in Cannes May 17 - 28: Vanessa McMahon, Moira Sullivan, Quendrith Johnson, Nesta Morgan and the blog patrol led by Bruno Chatelin your e...
South African Film Festival Opens This Week!
The South African Film Festival (Australia and New Zealand) opens this week with 21 vibrant, diverse films on show for Australian and New Zealand audiences. Tickets are now on sale for The South African Film Festival (SAFF) which opens on Saturday 7 May with in-cinema screenings in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane. The Festival launches with the documentary Nobody’s Died Laughing, a revealing and intimate look at the legendary South African...
French Riviera Film Festival Announces 2022 Finalist Shorts and Unveils Official Festival Trailer
French Riviera Film Festival Announces 2022 Finalist Shorts and Unveils Official Festival Trailer Festival to Feature Two Days of Screenings on May 20 and 21 at Eden Hotel & Spa in Cannes, Online Screenings on SPARQ, Fifth Annual Global Entertainment Showcase and VIP Awards Receptions Scheduled from May 20-21, 2022, the fourth annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF), celebrating short film and short-fo...
The 2022 San Diego International Kids' Film Festival Returned with Honor!
Since 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic has completely changed the way the public lives their social life. After all the challenges of the past two years, the world is finally expected to fully return to normal social and life order in 2022. With a glorious history of 18 years, the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival will usher in a new chapter of opportunity, and hope to write the glory once again. Founded in 2003, the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival is the premier high-...
amfAR Returns to Cannes with Performances by Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Charli XCX
Robert De Niro Confirmed as Honored Guest Carine Roitfeld To Curate Annual Fashion Show amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will return to the Cannes International Film Festival on Thursday, May 26, 2022, for the 28th edition of amfAR Gala Cannes. The event, which will take place at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, will feature live performances by Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin and Charli XCX,with legendary actor, director and producer Robert De Niro ...
Navigate the 2022 Marché du Film and Palais: with a map, just in case!
The Market area and the Palais, and your how to guide ...
Applications from Five Countries Open for the Seventh Alliance 4 Development
Once again, Locarno will be the place where the corners of five European countries meet and where fledgling film projects find their early footing in the festival world. This is the Alliance 4 Development (A4D), Locarno Pro’s co-development initiative for film projects from France, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland, which now welcomes new submissions for its seventh edition. This vital industry program, taking place at the Festival during the Locarno Pro days (August 5-7...
Swatch joins the Locarno Film Festival as main partner
© Locarno Film Festival/Ti-Press Tuesday 12 April 2022 saw the signing at the PalaCinema in Locarno of a letter of intent whose terms will strengthen the partnership between Swatch and the Locarno Film Festival: from 2023 the Swiss watchmaker will become one of the event’s four Main partners. The ties between Swatch and the Locarno Film Festival are set to become firmer than ever. The new partnership will build on years of close cooperation that have already brought impor...
Elba Film Festival sets 2022 dates!
Here at the Elba Film Festival, we are excited to finally announce the dates of our next edition! We will be celebrating some of the world’s best short films on one of Italy’s most beautiful islands from the 12th until the 18th of September and we can’t wait to welcome you amongst our guests. Another exciting news that we are delighted to share with you is that from this year onwards we will screen the films in more than just one location and venue. Our...
Better World Forum returns to Cannes May 22 and 23 with the prestigious annual gala diner reception
Filmfestivals.com proudly returns as a media partner in support to Manuel Collas de La Roche's new Better World Forum Gala in Cannes. Benefits will go to a school in Poland which welcomes refugees from Ukraine. ...
> PEOPLE IN FOCUSFilm Finance Forum returns to Cannes Marché du Film in person and onlineFilm Finance Forum Fireside chat with Hollywood Legend ROB REINER! (A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally...) May 20
Do not miss your opportunity to hear from these esteemed panelists - this is going to be a great event! Please note: registration is for those who are tuning in online, want on-demand access for the event, or do not have an accreditation badge from the Marché du Film. All those with a Marché ...
"Why you need to be screened at Festivals" A Masterclass with Bruno Chatelin at Bangkok Doc
Bruno Chatelin filmfestivals.com co founder former head of SONY AND fox theatrical distribution shared his festival experience and advice for an hour to participants of BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY AWARDS 2021 THE VIDEO WIL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR OUR AUDIENCE YOUTUBE CHANNEL OF BRUNO'S INTERVIEWS ...
> FILMS IN FOCUS ..."Pierre et Jeanne" Cannes Market debut, first feature film by Clémentine Célarié
PREMIERING IN CANNES - BEST FOR FESTS LABEL Worldwide rights available Ask for a screener / Save the date for the Screenings in the Palais. Adapted from Guy de Maupassant, first feature film by french actress Clémentine Célarié, produced by Sazia Films The Roland family lives in Etretat: Jeanne, the youngest, inherits the fortune from M. Maréchal, a friend of the parents. Pierre the elder brother gets bogged down in questions questioning the sacredness of ...
Return to Eden Cannes Market debut, first feature film by Jeff Gross
WORLD PREMIERING IN CANNES - BEST FOR FESTS LABEL Worldwide rights available Ask for a screener / Save the date for the Screening in the Palais. Hypnotic love story set in a time of rising fascism, in the polarized town of Eden, Oregon. Starring: Gary KOHN, Jade STRUCK, Claude DUHAMEL, Jim KINNEY The film is directed by acclaimed writer director Jeff Gross whose previous works involved screenwriting for Roman Polanski (Frantic, Bitter Moon) 87 minutes April 2022. Director Stateme...
Cannes is almost here find new releases from Summer Hill Entertainment
One of the biggest festivals of the year is right around the corner! Cannes 2022 is a great time to watch and find great new films. Check out some new releases that are just in time for Cannes, now available from Summer Hill Films. Be sure to look at our website at www.summerhillfilms.com to see all our available films. We look forward to working with you throughout the rest of 2022 and beyond! If you're interested in any of these titles, feel free to click the ...
Work in Progress of the Odesa International Film Festival will take place at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Due to the full-scale war that Russia is waging against Ukraine, part of the 13th Odesa International Film Festival will take place at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The festival will host a presentation of Ukrainian Works in Progress projects, which is part of the professional section of the OIFF Film Industry Office. The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will take place from July 1-9. In Karlovy Vary, the program will be known as OIFF WIP Select...
Bertille & Bertille : Eric Stalner revient avec un récit dystopique !
Bertille & Bertille : Une dystopie à la française : mystère, machinations et bel esprit... Découvrez dès le 29 Juin 2022 Bertille & Bertille, un hommage aux récits dystopique dans la France la France des années folles scénarisé et mis en images par le talentueux Eric Stalner. Résumé : Bertille et Bertille. Prénom pour l’une, nom de famille pour l’autre. C&rs...
First selection of Market conferences taking place on the Main Stage & Marina Stage (Riviera)
Check the conferences Discover the panels, keynotes and masterclasses schedules, packed with inspiring talks & panels with industry leaders! Browse All Conferences Discover below a first selection of our highlighted conferences in Cannes, taking place on the Main Stage & Marina Stage (Riviera). ...
Dr. Strange-The Multiverse of Madness, Review: Averse, obverse, inverse, diverse, reverse, converse, traverse, transverse
Dr. Strange-The Multiverse of Madness, Review: Averse, obverse, inverse, diverse, reverse, converse, traverse, transverse Of all the screen movements in Dr. Strange-The Multiverse of Madness, floating and jumping are the main competitive events, closely followed by light rings that are twirled and hurled as weapons by either side. If you can excel in these events, you win the battle. The battle, yes, but the war, no. It is a completely unequal war, with a witch who keeps winning any which way...
The 2022 Marché du Film unveils full Ukraine in Focus program
The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes is pleased to announce an action-packed Ukraine in Focus program with targeted events designed to support filmmaking in the war-torn territory and provide Ukrainian film industry professionals with networking opportunities, pitching sessions and financing opportunities. The program will shift the spotlight of the Marché du Film’s key market programs (including Producers Network, Goes to Cannes and Docs...
India Country of Honour at The 2022 Marché du Film
India will be the official Country of Honour for the Marché du Film 2022, set to run in Cannes from 17-25 May. The country is celebrating its 75th year of independence just as the Festival de Cannes celebrates its 75th anniversary – a momentous milestone for both institutions! The celebration will kick off during the Marché’s traditional Opening Night festivities on Wednesday 18 May on the Majestic Beach following an intr...
SAINT CLARE, looking for a bad guy in Cannes : new thriller from Foresight Unlimited
CANNES 2022 We are thrilled to announce our first new project for Cannes: SAINT CLARE, a chilling thriller starring our favorite rising star, Bella Thorne. More big news! We can't wait to show you the footage of our Pierce Brosnan actioner, FAST CHARLIE, currently filming. We will have this in our offices in Cannes. We look forward to meeting you IN PERSON, and updating you further on our upcoming projects. We wi...
Walt chez Wallace
It may seem an unusual collaboration, to house an exquisite exhibition illuminating some of the inspirations for Walt Disney's early animated shorts and more recent, internationally successful fairy-tale features, in the basement of one of London's richest and perhaps lesser-known art and artifact galleries, the privately endowed Wallace Collection in Manchester Square, a short walk from newly - if gingerly (post-pandemic)- bustling Oxford Street. But it is certainly a marriage ma...
First look: teaser trailer for "Pierre et Jeanne" by Clémentine Célarié
First Feature film, written and directed by Clémentibe Célarié. Adapted from the fourth novel by Guy de Maupassant. ...
The Ukrainian Pavilion at Marche du Film at the Cannes Film Festival
Today, Ukraine is a symbol of freedom and courage for the whole world. Culture can't stand aside, as it is used as a formidable soft-power weapon. Through the common efforts of the Ukrainian State Film Agency, relevant industry associations and film companies, Ukraine will be represented at The Ukrainian Pavilion at Marche du Film at the Cannes Film Festival. Unfortunately, due to russia's military aggression against our country, now it’s difficult to shoot movies on our terri...
>AWARDS WATCH ...The Vision Award Ticinomoda 2022 goes to Laurie Anderson, “storyteller” in art, music and film
© Ebru Yildiz The Locarno Film Festival will pay tribute to U.S. composer, visual artist and filmmaker Laurie Anderson with the Vision Award Ticinomoda, a prize dedicated to creatives whose work has extended the horizons of the filmic image. The award will be handed over in a ceremony on Wednesday 10 August in Piazza Grande, followed on Thursday 11 August by a panel conversation with the audience at the Spazio Cinema, plus screenings of two titles directed by Ande...
The Pardo d’onore Manor 2022 goes to Kelly Reichardt
© Courtesy of David Godlis The Locarno Film Festival will pay tribute to Kelly Reichardt, one of the most original and independent voices in contemporary American filmmaking. Reichardt will receive the Pardo d’onore Manor award on the evening of Friday 12 August in Piazza Grande. On Saturday 13 August at the Spazio Cinema she will be at the center of a panel conversation with the audience, who will also have a chance to see two stand-out titles from her career during Locarn...
The Golden Gate Awards at the 65th San Francisco International Film Festival
Image courtesy of SFFILM This morning, SFFILM announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Awards competition at the 65th San Francisco International Film Festival at a live-streamed event hosted on sffilm.org. The Golden Gate Awards were created the same year the Festival was founded in 1957 and are notable both as a qualifier for films under 40 minutes for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and as a launching pad for internationally renowned filmmakers early in thei...
>FOCUS ON INDIA with SIRAJ SYEDRIFF 08, 2022, 16: Awards presented at the closing ceremony
RIFF 08, 2022, 16: Awards presented at the closing ceremony Special Awards – [7] [01] RIFF 2022 --- LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION IN INDIAN CINEMA: N CHANDRA (INDIAN FILM WRITER, DIRECTOR & PRODUCER) [02] RIFF 2022 --- LEGENDARY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND CONTRIBUTION IN INDIAN CINEMA: RANDHIR KAPOOR (INDIAN FILM DIRECTOR, ACTOR & PRODUCER) [03] RIFF 2022 ---- INTERNATIONAL HONORARY AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION IN INDIAN CINEMA & TELEVISION: CHARLES THOMSON (I...
RIFF 08, 2022, 15: Films I saw at the Rajasthan International Film Festival
RIFF 08, 2022, 15: Films I saw at the Rajasthan International Film Festival Princes and Vagabonds, Directed by Fabienne Le Houérou: Brave attempt but low cinematic values make this documentary watchable only for its informative and curiosity factors. Pilibhit (The Yellow Wall), Directed by Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Pankaj Mavchi: Inspired from true stories, it tells you how the place got it curious name, has a good treatment and powerful performances. ...
Mere Desh Ki Dharti, Review: Suicide or pesticide, you decide
Mere Desh Ki Dharti, Review: Suicide or pesticide, you decide You get two films for the price of one when you, or if you, go to see Mere Desh Ki Dharti. Now, if you happen to arrive a little late, after the opening credits, the first half makes you wonder whether you have been ushered into the wrong auditorium of a multiplex, and the film you are watching is not Mere Desh Ki Dharti. On the other hand, if you arrived on time, you must wonder whether the reels have got mixed-up (what an archaic...
Dr. Strange-The Multiverse of Madness, Review: Averse, obverse, inverse, diverse, reverse, converse, traverse, transverse
Dr. Strange-The Multiverse of Madness, Review: Averse, obverse, inverse, diverse, reverse, converse, traverse, transverse Of all the screen movements in Dr. Strange-The Multiverse of Madness, floating and jumping are the main competitive events, closely followed by light rings that are twirled and hurled as weapons by either side. If you can excel in these events, you win the battle. The battle, yes, but the war, no. It is a completely unequal war, with a witch who keeps winning any which way...
Parveen Babi, A Life--by Karishma Upadhyay: Break-ups and break-downs
Parveen Babi, A Life--by Karishma Upadhyay: Break-ups and break-downs Appearing out of nowhere, Parveen Babi made her screen debut with the film Charitra, acting opposite cricketer Salim Durani, in 1973. That was not the first film she had signed, which credit goes to Dhuen Ki Lakeer, released the following year. Her career really took off with Majboor (1974, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan) and she was seen in some 58 films totally, the last one releasing in 1991, years after she had given up a...
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