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The Grand Prix winners of 2024 (Silent City Driver, dir. Sengedorj Janchivdorj). Photo: Erlend Štaub. Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival wrapped up the numbers of 2024 The 28th edition of Black Nights broke the all-time audience record, as the number of admissions in 2024 were 93 044. The previous record was set in 2019, when the festival gathered around 90 000 visits at the screenings. The festival had also a record number of sold-out screenings (118). ...
The panel discussion titled "Hot or Not: Cracking the Code of Sales and Distribution Today" offers an exciting and necessary exploration of the post-COVID cinema market. Experienced industry professionals Yohann Comte (Charades), Céline Dornier (Logical Pictures), Clément Chautant (Arizona Distribution) and Stephan Henz (DCM Distribution), will answer to the questions like "How is the market of the post-covid era?" "In terms of titles and genres, what is...
Following an introduction from Marge Liiske, Head of Industry at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024, Diana Mikita, NAFTA films producer commented "all the projects are winners! " and presented the "Best Just Film Project" to EMI as THE winner and recipient of the 2500 euro monetary prize by Nafta Films. The Best Just Film Project received a 2500 euro monetary prize by Nafta Films. Winner: Emi Writer and director: Ezequiel Erriquez M...
Marge Liiske presents the awards ceremony in Tallinn during PÖFF | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024. Marge serves as the Head of Industry at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. After an exciting week of networking, presentations, panel discussions, and meetings, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event celebrated the most outstanding projects with the award ceremony. 17 awards were handed out to film projects at various stages of scriptwriting, develop...
Highlights: Silent City Driver wins the Grand Prix for the Best Film of Official Selection Competition, also scooped the Best Production Design Award; The Best First Feature Film Award goes to No Dogs Allowed; Southern Chronicles gets the Best Baltic Film award; In the Rebels with a Cause competition programme, the award for the Best Film goes to Protected Men; In the Critics' Picks progra...
Join your festival guide Bruno Chatelin for a visit to the Old Town in Tallinn from the Viru Square, one of the favorite spots of course: so much beauty and power in these old stones. Three PM tallinn gets dark and snowy cold! Noblessner seafront quarter Noblessner is located next to the Seaplane Harbour, a walking distance from the Kalamaja district and the Old Town. Once the major submarine shipyard of Imperial Russia, it has now turned into a seafront quarter that is open to the sea....
Continuing and concluding my experiences of watching films at IFFI 2024, and walking out usually, after 30-40 minutes. MEETING WITH POL POT France, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Taiwan, Qatar, Turkey Three persons credited with the Screenplay, one of them being the author of the book, When the War was over: Cambodia and the, Khmer Rouge Revolution, by Elizabeth Becker, which must have been the basis of the film. Directed by Rithy Panh. It was nothing like I had expected from the tile and the ...
IFFI 2024, 16: Quality of films seen and the recurring walk-outs You may find it incredible that I walked out of so many films, and I find it terrible that I had to. Never, in my living memory, have I walked out of so many films at any given film festival. IFFI 2024, however, took the cake. In the recent past, with films being polarised into block-buster, but inane, action extravaganzas and the well-intentioned small films that just do not have it in them to hold a viewer’s interest, ther...
IFFI 2024, 15: Accreditation for media-persons, and what they should expect if and when it is granted Setting-up and Opening MyIFFI (your account at the website), you can register on a form for getting accreditation as a media-person, to attend the International Film Festival of India, which is held regularly in Panaji, Goa (since 2004). If you fill the form correctly, meeting their expectations, some of which are very demanding, you will get a response that your application is registered. Th...
IFFI 2024, 14: The State Minister, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting does a recce of the locations When he was the Chief Minister of Goa, late Manohar Parrikar, personally supervised the upgrading of the roads and structures of the location, Panaji City. He was known as the most unassuming and hands-on Chief Minister in the country. That was in 2004, which was the year when Goa held its first IFFI. I personally saw him at work, doing all the duties that were demanded of a responsible...
IFFI 2024, 13: OOH La La Gala prèmieres and bouncers to protect the carpetbaggers Gala premieres have become the most glamourous part of IFFI after it moved to Go, in 2004. They do draw audiences and photographers, but the regular film critic and film journalist is kept away from them. Camera and microphone men and women, who never bark but only byte, are the persons for whom this ceremony is engineered. Bouncers and other security personnel accompany the film team, as they are first l...
IFFI 2024, 13: OOH La La Gala prèmieres and bouncers to protect the carpetbaggers Gala premieres have become the most glamourous part of IFFI after it moved to Go, in 2004. They do draw audiences and photographers, but the regular film critic and film journalist is kept away from them. Camera and microphone men and women, who never bark but only byte, are the persons for whom this ceremony is engineered. Bouncers and other security personnel accompany the film team, as they are first l...
IFFI 2024, 12: Creative Minds of tomorrow, and their five outstanding films Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) is a platform designed to showcase the work of absolute beginners with enhanced to support 100 young talents, up from 75 in previous editions The number of participants in this section are a full 100. Last year, 75 young talents were picked, to co-incide with the 75 years of Independence. Five CMOT Champions are being will be recognised for their exceptional journeys. As the largest ...
IFFI 2024, 11: The competition section for international recognition At IFFFI Goa 2024, the competition films are divided into two sections: Indian Panorama and the international competetion section. We have already listed the Panorama films in an earlier post. Now let us see which films of which directors and from which countries these films come. All films are sub-titled in English, according to international norms. Their screenings are held as part of the regular daily schedule, and someti...
The Sabarmati Report, Review: Pass or fail? One song that is closely associated with Sabarmati goes ‘Dey dee hamen aazaadee bina khadag bina dhal, Sabarmati key sant tooney kar diya kamaal.’ The Sant (Saint) in this context was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma (great spirit) Gandhi, whom it extolls, for gaining independence for India by, non-violent means. Outside Gujarat, Indians know Sabarmati as a river in Gujarat, and the Sabarmati Express as a train. Wherea...
IFFI 21024, 10: Five Indian films to compete for newly instituted DEBeaUTiful film award With an aim to promote new and young talent in the country, the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has instituted a new award category: Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film, which will showcase five remarkable debut films that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles, from across India. IFFI, scheduled to be held from November 20-28...
IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, a global award presented in partnership with (International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT)/ Conseil International Du Cinéma, de la Télévision et de la Communication Audiovisuelle (CICT), Paris and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will have 10 films competing fo...
IFFI 2024, 08: Hounouring icons, late ANR, Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi and RAJ KAPOOR Doyens and maestros, late Raj Kapoor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), Mohammed Rafi and Tapan Sinha will be honoured with the centenary tribute, in the 100th year of their birthday at 55th IFFI. The IFFI gala in Goa will celebrate cinematic legends by presenting restored versions of their classic films, throughout its nine-day event. The festival’s opening ceremony on November 20 will pay tribute to these...
IFFI 2024, 07: Caution: Work in Progress, active pitching at Film Bazaar for 4 days The prestigious lab, based in South Asia's largest film market, has historically aimed to nurture emerging film-makers with developed projects before they reach audiences. For selected film-makers, the WIP Lab is a unique opportunity to benefit from the expert guidance and constructive criticism on their projects in the necessarily final stages of the work. Continuing to build upon this formula...
IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer as the Head At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) the 18th edition of Film Bazaar will run from November 20 to 24, offering a dynamic platform for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, collaborate and showcase their work. This year, the Viewing Room returns to the Marriott Resort, featuring an enriched line up of good quality films from...
Let' s hear this fantastic story from the words of its very own founder our friend Mario Dorminsky pictured here with Bruno Chatelin and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira "The festival was born in 1980 at a table of a small coffee shop in the center of Oporto, heritage world town by UNESCO, in a conversation between the three founders, film critics Mário Dorminsky and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and the painter José Manuel Pereira. It immediately presented in the first edition (1981)...
Fest to Open with “Better Man” and Close with “The Penguin Lessons” Complete Line-up Includes 35 International Feature Film Oscar Submissions, a Spanish Film Focus, Pedro Almodóvar Spotlight, Talking Pictures, New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, True Stories and World Cinema Now The 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the Fes...
Posted By Robin Menken Swiss-Peruvian director Klaudia Reynicke’s quiet family drama is set in 1992, during the economic collapse in Peru, a national curfew and the constant attacks of the far-left terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (The Shining Path). An opening archival television news report features Peru’s minister of the economy announcing that in the next 24 hours, the price of milk will jump from 120,000 Peruvian intis to 330,000, the cost of sugar, now 150,000 intis, will...
CRAZED FRUIT -- Kurutta Kajitsu, 1956. (狂った果実) Spending their summer on a trendy exotic beach, two brothers fall for the same beautiful girl, whose charm and looks may hide more than they they bargained for -- winding up in Murder by Motorboat! A small postwar Japanese Masterpiece -- Perfection! "Kurutta Kajitsu" (狂った果実 ). 1956, is a landmark of Japanese cinema that has more to say about postwar Japan and mid fifties movie...
Creo is pleased to announce the jury of industry-leading experts for the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025, which returns for its third edition at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City June 2-6, 2025. Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards continue on their mission to elevate original voices from around the world with a fresh perspective on storytelling. Each year the shortlisted filmmakers ar...
4By Kate Elfatah The 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has been a resounding success, attracting huge audiences and presenting the spectrum of cinematic talents. I recently sat down with CIFF Program Director Essam Zakaria to discuss the festival’s triumphant re-entry, its commitment to international cinema, and its plans for the future. A Resurgence of Cinema Passion Zakaria was o...
The formal re-entry session of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques (ASMP) was held under the dome of the Institut de France on 18 November 2024, chaired by Mr Bruno Cotte, Member of the Council of the National Order of the Legion of Honour and in the presence of Mr Bernard Stirn, Permanent Secretary. During this ceremony, the academician Jean-Robert Pitte, vice president, emeritus professor of geography, co-chair, with the Minister of Culture of Taiwan Mr Li Yuan, of th...
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The 7th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will recognize and celebrate short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of France setting, FRFF invites filmmakers from around the globe to participate in the two-day festival that includes screenings, awards ceremony, and closing gala party. FRFF will place the spotlight on the best short-form filmed content during the time period of the annual Festival de Cannes. A prestigious jury panel will select Best Drama Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Lifestyle Short, Best Fashion Short, Best Music Video, Best Female Filmmaker Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Activism Short, Best Micro Short Award, Industry Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards . Attendees and participants will include filmmakers, industry executives, celebrities, media, and influencers.
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ONES TO WATCH FOR FESTIVAL CONSIDERATION carefuly curated by Bruno Chatelin ---------------------------------------------------------
'LALA, MY REDHEAD' Feature film by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala
at development stage, with a finalised script
Love and poverty, betrayal and wealth - centuries of traditions put to the test! A compelling story intricately woven into a comprehensive exploration of women’s status against the backdrop of the Roma culture. From the director of an award-winning film in Cannes 2023.
“I worked in Cannes with Emir Kusturica as his Sony Distributor on his brilliant award winning film: “Time of The Gypsies”: when I read the script for “Lala, my redhead” I immediately saw the connection and the potential of a unique story: I trust you will like it too. “
Bruno Chatelin - filmfestivals.com founder
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Wild Genius: why we do what we doby Susan Kucera (Living in the future's past, Hot Money, 12th hour...)
Social impact documentary on evolutionary biologist Robert Travis, 1h:12minutes USA December 2023
Wild Genius portrays the exceptional life, career and mental health challenges of living legend Robert Trivers, the evolutionary biologist TIME magazine named as “one of the greatest scientists of the 20th Century”. Harvard psychologist and best selling Author, Steven Pinker calls him “an under-appreciated genius, and one of history’s greatest thinkers in the analysis of behavior and emotion.” An advocate for civil rights, Trivers’ straightforward logic makes an empowering case: understanding our evolutionary past isn't a life sentence but a liberating force. Wild Genius is an entertaining and intellectual odyssey that challenges us to confront our evolutionary roots and societal taboos, daring us to think differently about ourselves and our place in the natural world. This isn't just the story of a groundbreaking scientist; it's an invitation to transform our understanding of life itself. We have the cognitive tools to know ourselves better and, by extension, to make a better world.
A Different Man Wins Best Feature and No Other Land Wins Best Documentary Feature All We Imagine As Light Wins Best International Feature and His Three Daughters Wins Best Screenplay Performance Awards go to Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, and Brandon Wilson Winners of Sixth Annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase Announced The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at ...
Montreal, Saturday, November 30, 2024 - The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) ends tomorrow, Sunday, December 1st. The winners of this 27th edition were revealed during an awards ceremony which took place this evening at the Cinémathèque québécoise. GRAND PRIZE FOR INTERNATIONAL FEATURE COMPETITION Republic by Jiang Jin (Singapore, China) “Republic captures the...
At the 55th International Film festival of India, the following films, and casts, were awarded on the Closing session, held on 28th December 2024, afternoon. Democracy ruled, in that no entry won more than one prize. ‘Toxic’, Lithuania, won Golden Peacock, for the Best film, at IFFI 2024. Director, Saulė Bliuvaitė will share the Golden Peacock Trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 40,00,000, with the producer, Giedre Burokaite. The Jury praised the film for its d...
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET WITH THE CHAIRMAN’S AWARD The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Timothée Chalamet is the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for his performance in Searchlight Pictures’ A Complete Unknown from James Mangold. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running J...
Hommage à Ti West au Festival de Gérardmer
Rendre hommage à Ti West, c'est d'abord et avant tout célébrer le pur plaisir du cinéma. Ce sera la joie de se faire peur et de transgresser les codes d'un genre aimé et dévoré avec passion, de faire du cinéma d'horreur le jeu et l'enjeu d'un art à jamais impur et créatif, et de célébrer tous les délices cinéphiliques dont le festival de Gérardmer se r&ea...
C'est l'heure du palmarès ! Retrouvez tous les films primés au TAP cinéma, le samedi 7 et le dimanche 8 décembre pour les reprises du palmarès ! Watch all the awarded films at the TAP Castille...
PriMed 2024 : Le Festival de la Méditerranée en images - 28e édition du 30 nov. au 7 déc. 2024 Marseille dévoile son palmarès ...
Comme tous les ans, le festival RISC vous propose de découvrir une programmation de courts et longs métrages dont le thème ou la démarche témoignent d'une forte proximité avec des champs de la recherche scientifique incluant les sciences humaines et sociales. Découvrez ci-dessous la bande-annonce de cette 15e édition ! ...
Jean-Marc Thérouanne, délégué général, directeur artistique et cofondateur du Festival International des Cinémas d’Asie de Vesoul, reçoit le prix culturel France-Taïwan 2024, à l’Institut de France, ce lundi 18 novembre 2024. La séance solennelle de rentrée de l’Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques (ASMP) s’est tenue sous la coupole de l’Institut de France, le 18 n...
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