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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...
Nearly 200 lectures, workshops, masterclasses and market meetings take place during 15-22 November
The summit hosts over 800 professionals in Tallinn and online
The programme features 76 films and series projects and introduces the co-production possibilities in Germany
The 23rd edition of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the key summit for audiovisual professionals in Northern Europe, kicked off November 15 . The eight-day programme of nearly 200 lectu...
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The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will present a tribute programme to Georgia's independent filmmakers, who stand for a free society and democratic values. The 5-part programme opens with the world premiere of Irine Jordania's Air Blue Silk. Among other films, 96-year-old Lana Gogoberidze will present her film Mother and Daughter, or the Night Is Never Complete.
Dedicated to the work of filmmakers protesting against restrictio...
The Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has always treated the Ukrainian country with great respect and sympathy. Our festival team has always been together with Ukrainian people who are currently fighting for their independence.Three years in a row we've organised charity auctions for Ukraine at the HÕFF festival. We’ve stopped screening Russian and Belarusian state-funded films already in 2022. We were the first to showcase Ukrainian film projects that had been put ...
Filmfestivals.com reporting live from Tallinn!
TAKE A LOOK BACK AT PÖFF28 OPENING CEREMONY!
PÖFF28 kicked off on November 8th at the Alexela Concert Hall. We will see what exciting the festival offers this year in the next 2 weeks. Buckle up because this is going to be one heck of a ride! What was the mood of the guests at the opening ceremony? See more about it in the video!
Glasses were clinking and awards were presented!
The PÖFF Lif...
Change can appear to be overwhelming - like the transition the creative industries are currently going through. One of the driving forces of this is the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
With next year's theme RHYTHM OF CHANGE, FMX adresses the situation, offering a platform for the community to discuss ways to navigate the transformation.
We are very happy to announce that industry legend Paul Debevec ("Matrix", "...
Supported by the Top 51 World Filmmakers Club
Ahead of the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ceremony on Saturday 30 November at The Langham, Gold Coast, the Asia Pacific Screen Academy, in partnership with Jewel Private Residences, is proud to announce the winners of three special awards. These awards, presented by the soon-to-launch Top 51 World Filmmakers Club, celebrate cinematic excellence, support emerging talent, and promote cultural diversity.
BEST NEW PERFORMER&n...
The uMgungundlovu Film Festival (UFF) is proud to announce its 2024 edition, taking place from 15th to 17th November 2024. This year's theme, "Spiritual Awakening: Films and Storytelling that Facilitate or Inspire Spiritual Awakenings in Audiences," promises to ignite thought-provoking discussions and introspection.
Over the past few years, the festival has played a pivotal role in connecting and nurturing filmmaking talent across the KZN province through various initiat...
This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling
From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...
This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling
From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...
12TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATAIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL SET TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 22-24 AT MOSESIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN WATERTOWN, MA
Festival for Families of Greater Boston to Showcase Films For, By and About Kids
The festival runs November 22-24, 2024 at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. All screenings are open to the public and tickets can be purchased at bikff.org. Tickets for individual screenings start at $10 and festival passes begin at...
Sports is the motto and main theme of the 11th Duhok International Film Festival
The 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival will be held in the city of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, with the theme of sports, focusing on Indian cinema and with the films of directors from different countries of the world.
According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, Presided by Amir Ali Mohammed Tahir and artistic management by the Kurd...
The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024
A core programme of the Marrakech International Film Festival, the Conversations series offers audiences the chance to meet some of the biggest names in international cinema.
One of the most eagerly awaited events of the Festival, the Conversations programme returns for a series of rich and exciting exchanges with leading figures from the world of cinema....
Celebrated truly indie-focused film festival will feature 77 Feature-length Narrative and Documentary films, Pilots and Shorts making World, North American, and US Premieres. Evan Oppenheimer’s PEAS AND CARROTS makes its World Premiere as the Opening Night selection, and Christina Elioupolos’ HERE’S YIANNI! is the Closing Night selection.
Photo: Peas and Carrots
Dances With Films announced the film lineup for the 3rd New York City edition...
International Newcomer Award goes to ›Manas‹, a feminist drama from Brazil &z...
Today, the European Film Academy announced the winners of this year’s Excellence Awards. These awards honour the different arts and crafts of film making in eight categories. The winners will receive their awards at the award ceremony of the 37th European Film Awards on 7 December in Lucerne. A special eight-member jury decided on the winners in the following categories based on the European Film Awards Feature Film Selection.
European Cinematography
Benjamin Kraču...
Today, the European Film Academy announced the winners of this year’s Excellence Awards. These awards honour the different arts and crafts of film making in eight categories. The winners will receive their awards at the award ceremony of the 37th European Film Awards on 7 December in Lucerne. A special eight-member jury decided on the winners in the following categories based on the European Film Awards Feature Film Selection.
European Cinematography
Benjamin Kraču...
From 11-16 November 2024 www.3kino.cz
11th edition of 3Kino FilmFest 2024
3Kino FilmFest has been bringing the best of Central European culture to the Czech Republic for 11 years. Film, art, music, exhibitions, theat...
I left a surprisingly sunny London City Airport not too early on Monday morning,just after the 2-minute silence for marking Remembrance for 2 World Wars at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month this and amazingly British Airways landed 10 minutes early in Prague at the recently renamed Vaclav Havel Airport although it was swirled in fog like in a Christopher Lee film!
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In 2025, defiance will be brought sharply into focus at the Göteborg Film Festival. Under the heading Focus: Disobedience, the power of civil resistance will be explored, as well as questions like: when does rebellion become a moral obligation? When can it go too far? And is the flouting of laws and regulations a reasonable price to pay for change in a democratic society?
History is made up of acts of disobedience, both big and small, that started chain reactions of consequences...
Amplify Pictures, the independent studio that develops, finances and produces award-winning, commercially driven scripted series, documentary projects and theatrical productions, has expanded its executive ranks and hired Luke Esselen as Scripted Series Executive, it was announced today by Rachel Eggebeen, Amplify Pictures’ Chief Content Officer.
Esselen has held senior positions at Picturestart and Quibi, and previously worked at CAA as a talent agent. In his new role, he wi...
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