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Sebabatso Media is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, the Khuma Film Festival scheduled to take place from the 21st to the 24th of February 2024. This four-day festival will showcase a diverse range of films from both emerging and established filmmakers, celebrating the art of storytelling through the medium of film. The vibrant Doctor Kaunda Municipal District will be a hype of activity as the community, learners, graduates of Khuma Township and surrounding areas are set to be tra...
RSIFF, 11: The Origin-al Don Quixote, in a Ferrari
At an average length of 100 minutes, and a 14-hour day, which is what is available to an average person, after accounting for sleeping, eating, travel, etc., I should think four. Spot on. RSIFF allowed you to book 4 tickets a day, 48 hours in advance, as the clock clocks. But there are the riders, which mean, “but….”. Shows began only at four o’clock or a little before that, in the afternoon, and continued till late i...
IN THE LAND OF BROTHERS
Interview by Emmanuel Itier with directors: Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi
“In the land of Brothers” is a hidden jewel. Directed by maverick and inspired filmmakers Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi. The story is following three members of an extended Afghan family starting their lives over in Iran as refugees. This is a heartwarming study about the resilience of the human soul and how one has to keep fighting for their dream life. Considering...
By Emmanuel Itier
I remember meeting Peter H. Gilmore, the high priest of the Church of Satan when I was doing a documentary about the notion of “God”. I had to admit I was quite puzzled by this intriguing gentleman and his approach of satanism which goes against the notion of scarifying children on the alter or killing a virgin. Furthermore, I learned that their approach was more about rebelling against the politically correct approach of life in general. Remember that Sa...
RSIFF, 10: Foundation, Fun d-a-mentals, Funding, Figures and Films
A major initiative of Saudi Arabia in developing film production and co-production is the Red Sea Film Fund. Supporting Development, Production, and Post-Production of Arab and African Films. The Red Sea Film Festival Foundation is a non-profit cultural organization registered in Saudi Arabia. The foundation is chaired by Jomana Al Rashid, the president of the foundation is the Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki.
The Red Sea Fu...
RSIFF: Souk, the appetiser, and the dessert in the desert
In Arabic, Souk is market. In India we have a Film Bazaar at Goa during the International Film Festival of India, every year. Most major festivals in the world hold a film market, where film-makers and persons connected with the film industry set-up stalls or booths. A lot of business takes place here and a lot of projects are green-lighted. And the two halls, Violet and Orchid, at the Ritz Carlton, were just the place for RSIFF to loc...
RSIFF, 08: Keep counting the celebrities, and be blown over
Opening the act was Yasir Al Yasiri’s HWJN, with its world première and the screening was attended by the director and lead cast: Nour Alkhadra, Baraa Alem, Naif Aldaferi, Alanoud Saud, Mohsen Mansour and Shaimaa Al Tayeb. Jury President Baz Lurhmann was in attendance, with his jury - Joel Kinnaman, Freida Pinto, Amina Khalil, Paz Vega, Hana Alomair and Fatih Akin. So...
RSIFF, 07: Competition Section films that I saw, and my opinions about them
THE TEACHER
Palestinian school-teacher Basem (Saleh Bakri) grapples with personal devastation, after a tragic incident involving his son, who dies in custody merely suspected of participation in a protest. His life takes an unexpected turn when he forms a deep connection with Adam, one of his traumatised students, who has suffered personal losses in the ongoing conflict. He also develops an unexpected b...
Nathalie Dubois (https://dpagroup.org ) did it again! The DPA gift suite, to celebrate the movie and tv Awards season, is back in full force at the iconic Luxe hotel on Sunset boulevard (https://www.luxehotels.com ). Once again nominees and special guests have access to a spectacular worldwide gifting lounge full of special treats and surprises.
The list of special gifts and offerings is long. One of the highlights of the suite was the NOWATCH (https://nowatch.com ) to measure s...
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The film stars bring out movie lovers ar the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
James Nelson is shooting in Park City as the excitement builds in the streets of Park City.
The Sundance Film Festival (40th edition) takes place from January 18–28 2024.
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James Nelson interviewed actress from Atlanta Shawn Polite Bledsoe who seemed totally ready for a fantastic 40th anniversary edition of the Sundance Festival!.
Shawn retired from Corporate America to pursue an acting career. It all started when she was convinced by a coworker to do a photo shoot. She was persuaded to submit one of her photos into a online model contest to represent your state, she was pleasantly surprised that she won for the state of Georgia, with a picture from h...
James Nelson is shooting in the filmmaker lounge and in the picturesque streets of Park City : the crowd is gathering, the excitement is building, everyone is ready for a fantastic 40th anniversary edition! and everyone wants to be in the picture!
The Sundance Film Festival (40th edition) takes place from January 18–28 2024.
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Christine Camdessus (general delegate) with Anne Georget (president) and Maider Arosteguy Mayor of Biarritz.
The festival kicked off the 6th edition this friday evening to a full house at the magnificent Theatre de "La Gare du Midi", the opening film was preceded by a 15 minute overview of the festival program and its jury members by Christine Camdessus (FIPADOC General Delegate) and Anne Georget (FIPADOC President), and Maider Arosteguy (Mayor of Biarritz) Onstage ...
Thelma is a 2024 American comedy film written and directed by Josh Margolin. It stars June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell. It had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024.
Zoë Worth (producer) spoke in Park City with filmfestivals.com James Nelson ahead of it s film premiere.
The Sundance Film Festival (40th edition) takes place from January 18–28 2024.
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Dyana Villa talking to filmfestivals.com James Nelson at Park City Utah Day one of Sundance festival 2024 The Sundance Film Festival (40th edition) takes place from January 18–28 2024.
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Park City’s Newest Exclusive Music Venue in partnership with LNE Presents is an impressive concert space in the heart of Historic Main Street, set to officially debut timed to the Sundance Film Festival with "The Premiere Series” lineup kicking off on January 18, 2024 with Leon Bridges Presented by Chase Sapphire, followed by two headlining sets from The Black Keys, Odesza, Kaskade, Vevo, Lil Jon, Charley Crockett, and running through January 28, 2024, closing out with...
Welcome to day one of the Festival! We’re starting off with some highly-anticipated feature film premieres, such as Freaky Tales, Thelma, Stress Positions, Girls State, and I Saw The TV Glow. Be on the lookout for second screenings in person and online later in the Festival. Right now limited tickets are still available for Girls State, Eno, LOLLA: THE STORY OF LOLLAPALOOZA, Ibelin, Sujo, and Gaucho Gaucho. Don’t wait!&...
12 Projects to Be Developed at Annual January Screenwriters Lab in Utah
8 Projects to Take Part in March Online Screenwriters Intensive
Park City, UT, January 12, 2024 – Sundance Institute announced today the fellows selected for its 2024 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive programs, which provide emerging artists with a creative and nurturing space to develop their first and second independent features. Out of over&nbs...
2024 Sundance Film Festival’s 40th Edition Kicks Off On Thursday January 18
The nonprofit Sundance Institute is commemorating the four decades of extraordinary independ...
On January 18 Sundance festival is kicking off the 2024 Festival edition, honoring Christopher Nolan with the first-ever Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award, Kristen Stewart with the Sundance Institute Visionary Award, Celine Song and Maite Alberdi with Sundance Institute Vanguard Awards Presented by Acura, and Pat Mitchell with the Sundance Institute Vanguard Award for Philanthropy.
Honorees
Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award – Christopher Nolan
Christophe...
James Nelson is shooting while walking the streets of Park City before the opening: the crowd is gathering, the excitement is building, everyone is ready for a fantastic 40th anniversary edition! The Sundance Film Festival (40th edition) takes place from January 18–28 2024.
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From Saturday, January 20th to Thursday, January 25th, 2024 – Bellevue, Espace Biarritz Immersive – free admission by reservation
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The meeting place for all forms of documentary
Fipadoc, the first international documentary meeting in France, returns from January 19th to 27th in Biarritz for a 6th edition which opens the year and sheds light on winter and the world by sharing and celebrating all forms of documentary storytelling for all screens: from cinema, television, and series, including virtual reality, podcasts with the link to the musical creation.
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