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Late night thrills at Fantasporto with the Woman in the Maze by Mitesh Patel

The closing of the friday night screenings in Fantasporto was Mitesh Kumar Patel's Horror thriller The woman in the Maze starring Meredith VanCuyk, Joey Heyworth, Sean Dillingham... Mitesh also founded the Chandler International Film Festival. A young woman rents a house in America's largest ghost town, Jerome, Arizona for a business trip, but soon discovers that the house is cursed and traps any woman who enters it. The house transforms into a maze, making it...

VIDEO Global Entertainment Awards 2024 announced

Welcome to the Global Entertainment Awards THE ART OF SELLING THE STORY Watch the awards Ceremony / As sure as storytelling is universal and ingrained in all cultures, story selling is what drives us to want, play, watch and listen to those stories. Your skill in promoting entertainment powers the industry worldwide.   WELCOME TO THE ART OF SELLING THE STORY The Global Entertainment Awards grew out of the World Trailer Awards and delivers a world vi...

Fantasporto Panel: HORROR IN MODERN TIMES with Belgian director Karim Ouelhaj and his producer Florence Saadi

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  Belgian director Karim Ouelhaj , from “Megalomaniac”, winner of the Best Film and Director Awards at Fantasporto 2023, and honored at Fantasporto 2024, talks about his work with producer Florence Saadi.   Karim Ouelhaj is a Belgian director, writer and producer. His first feature film “Parabola” was selected for the Venice Festival in the official Giornatti degli Autori Venice Days section. This film also won the Federico Fellini Prize i...

FICCI FRAMES 2024, 03: AVGC policy to facilitate investments, foster innovation

FICCI FRAMES 2024, 03: AVGC policy to facilitate investments, foster innovation Realisation of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) depends on collective contribution of everyone. ‘Skilling’ is integral to the future of India, said Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra. He was speaking on the first day of the 3-day annual conclave, FICCI FRAMES, held during March 5-7, 2024. This was the 24th such summit, whic...

Corto e Fieno - Rural Film Festival | Call for entries

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Corto e Fieno is a festival of short films dedicated to telling the story of the rural world and the relationship between man and work in nature. It consists of two competitive sections: Frutteto, for live action films, and Germogli, for animation. Films of all genres and nationalities are accepted, produced from 2022 onward, with a maximum length of 30'.   The 15th edition of the Festival will be held in Omegna and Gozzano on October 4-5-6, 2024.   https://corto...

March 8 Horror and Fantasy treats on Fantasporto menu

March 8th - a very rainy Friday in Porto : a perfect alibi to linger in the theatres, and particularly in the brand new and comfortable Batalha Cinema Center which hosts for the second time Fantasporto after decades at Rivoli running films in two rooms all afternoon till late in the night.  Quite frankly the seating and the sound quality  are such a major improvement, thank God, and thanks to Mario and Beatriz for moving to this great location. ROOM 1 14: 15 Baby Assassins 2 &ndas...

FICCI FRAMES 2024, 02: FICCI-EY report: Indian M&E sector crossed INR 2.3 tr in 2023, expected to reach INR 3.1 tr by 2026

The latest FICCI-Ernst and Young (EY) report, titled ‘#Reinvent: India’s media & entertainment sector is innovating for the future’ was launched at the FICCI FRAMES 2024, at the Westin Hotel, Powai, in Mumbai, on 05 March. FICCI is the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and EY is a consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services law firm. New media, comprising digital and online gaming, emerged as the frontrunner in growth, contributing INR 122 bi...

Cinequest opens and rolls through an uplifting weekend

  Cinequest launched another stunning Opening Night World Premiere Screening and Event...and further through a weekend designed to fulfill our theme Uplift. BIG WEEKEND, BIG FILMS, BIG NAMES Friday brings the inspiring Camp Ricstar and a full March 8 lineup of Film Premieres and Silent Cinema entertainment. March 9 Lineup and March 10 Lineup deliver breathtaking Movie Premieres including the trending wonders One Night...

SHORTFISH selection 2024 announced

The rewards are supported by KUKL Rental and the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV, winners will be included in RÚV VOD this year. 75 shorts were submitted, and the chosen 20 will compete in four categories divided into Narrative, Documentary, Experimental & Artistic Music Video Projects. ...

SXSW: Insane Cyberstalking EBay Court Case Doc from Producers of 'The Staircase'

    WHATEVER IT TAKES Directed by: Jenny Carchman Executive Produced by: Mandy Chang, Lizzie Fox, Casey Meurer, Nicole Stott, Jonathan Silberberg, Allyson Luchak, Jenny Carchman In the summer of 2019, a middle-aged couple are subjected to cyberstalking threats and bizarre deliveries including a bloody pig mask and funeral wreath. As the harassment intensifies, the police and FBI close in on a Silicon Valley giant and some very unlikely suspects. "Whate...

MUST SEE SXSW Panel: Salvador Dali, AI, and the Future of Creativity at SXSW on 3.12.24

  THE DALÍ MUSEUM AND GOODBY SILVERSTEIN & PARTNERS EXPLORE  SALVADOR DALI, AI AND THE FUTURE OF CREATIVITY AT SXSW One of the world’s most innovative museums and creative ad agencies  to present new AI prototype on March 12   Expect nothing short of fantastical when one of the world’s most innovative museums and one of the most creative advertising agencies come together for a panel discussion at SXSW. The...

SXSW CANADA HOUSE - TECH NOURISH - Tech-Drive Food System Transformation

                                                                      TECH-NOURISH: Tech-Driven Food System Transformation, happening March 9th as part of SXSW @ Canada House 2024 in Austin, Texas powered by Telefilm Canada and with the support of the Consulate General of Canad...

SXSW 2024 / Searchlight Pictures' THE GREATEST HITS on March 14th

presents Starring: Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min, David Corenswet and Austin Crute Director: Ned Benson Screenplay by: Ned Benson Producers: Michael London, p.g.a., Shannon Gaulding, p.g.a., Stephanie Davis, Cassandra Kulukundis, Ned Benson, p.g.a. Executive Producers: Hilton Smith and Stone Douglass Run Time: 94 minutes Rating: PG-13   Synopsis: Harriet (Lucy Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in ...

SXSW 2024: AZRAEL - Experiential Survival Horror Thriller from Director E.L. Katz and Writer Simon Barrett Starring Samara Weavi

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AZRAEL   Directed by E.L. Katz (Cheap Thrills) Written by Simon Barrett (You’re Next, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire) Starring Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne, Katariina Unt, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Sebastian Bull Sarning   **WORLD PREMIERE - MIDNIGHTER - 2024 SXSW**        SXSW Festival Screenings   WORLD PREMIERE: Saturday, March 9 at 9:30pm - Alamo Lamar, 5 Public #2: Monday, March 11 at 10:45am - Alam...

XSW | THE BLACK SEA | Festival World Premiere | Narrative Feature Competition Section on Saturday, March 9

  From the Filmmaker of The Wolfpack and Skate Kitchen Crystal Moselle and Musician, Actor, Filmmaker & Barista Derrick B Harden THE BLACK SEA SXSW World Premiere - Narrative Feature Competition on Saturday, March 9th! When faced with a challenge, will you survive, or will you thrive?   Inspired by Derrick B. Harden’s travels to Bulgaria, The Black Sea is the transformative journey of a man who finds ...

Nat Geo Art Installation At SXSW For Groundbreaking New Series 'QUEENS'

      NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TO PRODUCE ART INSTALLATION AT SXSW INSPIRED BY GROUNDBREAKING NATURAL HISTORY SERIES QUEENS   Renowned BIPOC Muralist Erin Yoshi Will Compose and Lead the Mural Installation at the East Austin Hotel from March 3rd - March 8th; Will Be on Display Through Duration of SXSW              WHAT: QUEENS x SXSW Art Installation  National Geographic has partnered with experientia...

SXSW | ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY | Festival World Premiere

  ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY SXSW World Premiere - 24 Beats Per Second (Sales: UTA) Directed by Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee Produced by Amanda Burt, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Michael Mabbott, & Justine Pimlott Executive Produced by Elliot Page, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Chanda Chevannes, Matt Jordan Smith, Nia Long, & CJ Mac Sixties soul singer Jackie Shane boldly carved a new path as one of...

SXSW 2024: I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU - Starring Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells - Off-the-Rails Babymoon

  I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU Written and Directed by Brian Crano and David Craig Starring Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells, Nunzia Schiano, Morgan Spector and Eleonora Romandini   ** WORLD PREMIERE - NARRATIVE SPOTLIGHT - 2024 SXSW **     SXSW Festival Screenings   WORLD PREMIERE: Friday, March 8 at 9pm - Zach Theater Public #2: Monday, March 11 at 12:15pm - Alamo Lamar, 4 Public #3: Friday, March 15 at 3;15p...

‘NATATORIUM’ WILL HAVE ITS NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE AT SXSW 8TH MARCH

UK, Monday 19th February 2024 – Bjartsýn films are thrilled to announce that the Icelandic thriller Natatorium by first-time feature director Helena Stefánsdóttir will have its North American Premiere at SXSW on 8th March.   Natatorium is directed and written by Helena Stefánsdóttir produced by Sunna Gudnadóttir for Bjarstýn films and financed with support from the Icelandic Film C...

SXSW 2024: World Premiere 3.10 Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane's Doc GRAND THEFT HAMLET

GRAND THEFT HAMLET Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane's Documentary  Following Two Out-Of-Work Actors Who Mount a Production of Hamlet Within the Game Grand Theft Auto ...

Pourri and Rolling Stone Hosts an Unforgettable SXSW Experience: Get Funky. Stay Fresh. At The Funk Factory

  WHO: ~Pourri, the iconic company that transforms life’s stinkiest moments, teams up with Rolling Stone, the authority in music and culture news, to invite guests to “Get Funky. Stay Fresh.” with a week full of fun-filled events tapping into the magic of South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024.     WHAT: Making its SXSW debut, ~Pourri along with the storytelling maestros at Rolling Stone, are hosting a series of events that will el...

VIDEO Interview with Pritan Ambroase for Can I Go Home Now

During Cannes 2023 a Filmfestivals.com new team member Frank Loveland got the chance to make his first ever interview with Pritan Ambroase who was in town  to introduce  in Cannes the first look footage of his new film "Can I go Home Now ?" and to receive the "MOVIE THAT MATTERS AWARD IN CANNES" the interviewer was moved to tears when discovering the fantastic project find out why... Pritan  mentionned as opening remark "The main purpose I have in life is...

Film score composed by the "Mozart of Madras " aka the icon A.R. RAHMAN who scored Slumdog Millionaire

Allah Rakha Rahman ( born A. S. Dileep Kumar; 6 January 1967) is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist, popular for his works in Indian cinema; predominantly in Tamil and Hindi films, with occasional forays in international cinema. He is a winner of six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a ...

150 film crews attending Fantasporto: filmfestivals.com in good company

Pictured Julian Richards – distributor with Festival founders Mario Dorminsky and Beatriz Paceco Pereira and Bruno Chatelin Guests of FANTASPORTO flew from all over the world to attend the presentation of their film at Fantasporto 2024   Check below who is in town! ½=1 Jaime Neves- UCP representative Luisa Alegre- director and Bruno Chatelin Mariana Machado- team of the film Joana Carreira - film team Clara Alegre - film team   Bayan 1 and 2 Tomoyuki Miy...

Fantasporto schedule March 7 & 8

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Fantasporto SCHEDULE on MARCH 7TH AND 8TH (THURSDAY AND FRIDAY)...     Fantasporto 2024/44th Porto International Film Festival presents the program of this new edition . The festival takes place at Batalha Centro de Cinema from the 1st to the 10th of March and shows around 100 films from 34 countries , all unpublished and, in debut national , European , international and even worldwide . They will be Most of the directors and crews of the films in competition , well as representa...

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