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The Bulletin Board ANNOUNCEMENTS / CALL FOR ENTRIES recommended by filmfestivals.com: BE ON IT!       New York Festivals TV & Film Awards  APRIL 16, 2024   DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31, 2023 JUDGING BEGINS - DECEMBER STORYTELLERS GALA - APRIL 16, 2024 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards honors content in all lengths and forms f...

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    We, at filmfestivals.com, are extremely proud of our relationships and partnerships with these amazing film events: AFM, Venice Production Bridge, Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival, Industry@Tallinn,  FestForums Santa Barbara, FestForums New York, Montreal International Animation Film Festival - Animaze, WoFF Glasgow, UNAFF, Bridges Festival, Bahamas Int Film Festival, Houston WorldFest, Fa...

Women in motion-Tsitsi Dangarembga and Gabriele Sindler present their African-European collaboration in Hamburg on 21.04.2024

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Tsitsi Dangarembga and Gabriele Sindler present their African-European collaboration in the fields of story & script development and creation of films. The aim of their cooperation is to bring relevant and artistically well-presented content to broad film audiences all over the world. The world is in search of new ideas as to how we can progress as humanity. So far, African films have contributed little to this discourse. Humanity and all that is associated with humanity can only benefit fr...

THE FESTIVAL BEAT ! N°1095 SXSW and Fantasporto in focus

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995  WISHING YOU A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY SEASON EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONS Weekly newsletter N°1094/ 1093 Documenting the festivals experience since 1995, reaching over 166 000 subscribers.   FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our new...

Africa Rally-the ultimate adventure of a lifetime-interview with the co-founder Paul Clayton at ITB Berlin

You can watch my interview with Paul Clayton, the co-founder of the Africa Rally here! We are both wearing the official Africa Rally glasses! And I kept mine! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFB7yVP-BdU And you can watch one of his African adventure on several streeming platforms, just google it, furthermore Paul has signed a contract for a series, but this is still undisclosed! The Africa Rally brings together people of all backgrounds, nationalities, and levels of overlanding experience, in the m...

SMART7 competition announces the film selection for its 2nd edition

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VILNIUS: The SMART7 network has announced its selection of European films which will tour seven film festivals across Europe in 2024. SMART7 includes festivals from Poland (mbank New Horizons IFF), Iceland (Reykjavik IFF), Portugal (IndieLisboa IFF), Romania (Transilvania IFF), Spain (FILMADRID IFF), Greece (Thessaloniki IFF) and Lithuania (Kino Pavasaris). The tour starts at the 29th Vilnius IFF Kino Pavasaris (14 – 27 March 2024). SMART7 in its second year: the bravest Europea...

CJ Jones launches inaugural SignLight International Film Festival showcasing deaf talent

Inaugural SignLight International Film Festival is a Catalyst for Change in Hollywood; Showcasing the Global Community of Deaf Filmmakers for the First Time Ever, April 16-20   Co-Founded by CJ Jones, Supporters Include Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, Shoshanna Stern,Craig Mazin, Rosie O’Donnell, Andreas Deja & More   April is National Deaf History Month … and We’re Making History! Purchase Tickets: https://www.signlightff.org/tickets   Hollyw...

Visions du Réel unveils the projects selected for the VdR–Industry

  VdR–Industry 2024: Selected Projects Visions du Réel is delighted to unveil the projects selected for the VdR–Industry, the Festival’s programme dedicated to industry professionals, as well as the prestigious juries delivering CHF 80,000 in industry awards. Over four jam-packed days, Visions du Réel provides a unique opportunity for cinematic creation, connecting filmmakers with financing and distribution opportunities within an inspiring and productive enviro...

The international FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is giving its awards a coordinated design that will be reflected across the festival

Starting this year, the CineWaves will be the motif gracing the awards presented at Munich’s international film festival. This new design is inspired by water and its motion, reflecting the city’s joie de vivre and FILMFEST MÜNCHEN’s aim of attracting large audiences and offering something new that will inspire, captivate, and astonish them each time. “FILMFEST MÜNCHEN has given itself a fresh iconography inspired by one of Munich’s most sceni...

La Ville de Paris, partenaire officiel du Festival Format Court du jeudi 25 au dimanche 28 avril 2024

  La 5e édition du Festival Format Court se tiendra du jeudi 25 au dimanche 28 avril 2024, au Studio des Ursulines, Paris 5e. Le Festival Format Court c’est, pendant 4 jours, au cœur du quartier Latin, une compétition de courts métrages, différents programmes thématiques et rétrospectifs, dont une séance consacrée au Fonds court métrage de la Ville de Paris, un focus sur un festival international et une séan...

Nearly 60 exhibitors, including major US studios, confirmed for the 2024 edition!

NATPE BUDAPEST RETURNS Industry heavyweights A+E Media Group, BBC Studios, NBCUniversal Global Distribution, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, TelevisaUnivision and Warner Bros. International Television Production are amongst nearly 60 exhibitors, including robust Turkish and LatAm contingents, already confirmed for NATPE Budapest. "It’s wonderful that so many of last year’s exhibitors have made the commitment to return to NATPE Budapest...

Chandigarh gets its investiture: Cinévesture International Film Festival

Chandigarh gets its investiture: Cinévesture International Film Festival Rana Dagubatti, Jérôme Paillard, Julian Friedmann, Nicole Guillemet, Nuhash Humayaun, and Ajitpal Singh must be familiar names to film festival buffs. Now they have come together to serve on the Advisory Board of a film festival, which will be held in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh, a city that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. The festival is called Cinévesture I...

Cannes Festival and Marché du Film coverage from filmfestivals.com

Video coverage on our youtube account followed by 18 600 with 2900 vidéos) Playlist : Cannes 2023 (cannes coverage : 46 videos and Interviews Playlist : Fan de cannes (cannes coverage : 379 videos and interviews)  380 articles publiés https://www.youtube.com/@fest21comfilmfestivalscom/featured CANNES FESTIVAL Coverage 125 articles + 41 articles  en français MARCHE DU FILM Coverage 194 articles + 20 articles en français &nbs...

French Riviera Film Festival Unveils Official Poster Art for 2024, Featuring Original Artwork by NY-based Artist Cindy Shaoul

  The sixth annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) is pleased to unveil its 2024 official poster, featuring an original work of art created exclusively for the festival by New York City-based, impressionistic/abstract artist Cindy Shaoul, the announcement was made today by festival co-founders Nicole Goesseringer Muj and Gotham Chandna.    “We first discovered the art of Cindy Shaoul in 2021 and felt her artistic style was perfectl...

ITB Berlin-location scouting in Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Nicaragua, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Croatia and India

  with Henning Hellmann from the German publication "Zauberhaft Reisen", Saltanat Midin Kyzy, president of KATO and her colleague, and Mrs. Zumurat Malikovna, the owner of the hotel Sunrise Osh, in the city of  Osh, the second bihggest city after the capital Bishkek   Kyrgyz Republic   The Kyrgyz Republic is represented at the exhibition by the Kyrgyz Association of Tour Operators (KATO) with 16 tour operators. Four destinations can b...

Location scouting at the ITB- The Danube Salon

State Secretary Rudi Hoogvliet, the host of the Danube Salon The Danube Salon was part of the ITB Berlin Congress 2024, which explored the future of travel and tourism under the theme “Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism Together”. The right timing for location scouting along the Danube river! The Danube Salon takes traditionally place in the Baden-Württemberg State Representation, and this was the case also at the current ITB. 400 participants attended ...

Location scouting at the ITB-World Leading Travel Market in Berlin-Oman as the Host Country offers fabulous scenery

The ITB-World Leading Travel Market returns to Berlin with the Oman as Host Country. Oman is one of the most beatiful destinations, a diverse landscape ideal for shooting was presented at the Opening Ceremony and the previous press conference on 04.03 in Berlin.  The country in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula boasts an impressive history spanning 5,000 years and is known for its many different attractions. Filmmakers can look forward to a welcoming shooting destination and a natur...

It is now official: AFM moves to Las Vegas' Palms and is scheduled for November 5 to 10, 2024

The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) and its Board of Directors today announced that the American Film Market® (AFM®), its industry flagship event, will relocate to Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for its 45th edition. Scheduled for November 5 to 10, 2024, this move marks a new chapter for AFM.   Held in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for over four decades, AFM is a cornerstone event for the independent entertainment industry. The decision to move AFM t...

THE FESTIVAL BEAT ! N°1094 SXSW and Fantasporto in focus

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995  WISHING YOU A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY SEASON EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONS Weekly newsletter N°1092/ 1093 Documenting the festivals experience since 1995, reaching over 166 000 subscribers.   FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our new...

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...

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. ...

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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