216 screenings, 11 screens, 6 venues, 10 days!  So many great films to see, so many synopsis to read, not to mention industry panels and parties; this is the great thing about film festivals, the bad part – there’s no way to see and do it all. Here’s my tentative list of films I plan to see during the 19th Philadelphia Film Festival (Oct 14-24).  I also hope to blog quick, on the spot film reviews by attendees after screenings, so look for me during the festival. Thurs 14t...

DES COMPÉTITIONS ET DES JURYS!Publié le mercredi 22 septembre 2010Le FIFF étant compétitif, différents Jurys sont chargés de décerner les Prix aux films lauréats. Parmi ceux-ci, le Jury officiel Longs métrages, présidé par le réalisateur belge, Joachim Lafosse (photo), et le Jury officiel Courts métrages présidé par le talentueux duo de cinéastes belges, Vincent Patar et Stéphane Aubier ("Panique au village")....

25 ANS, 25 TALENTSPublié le vendredi 24 septembre 2010La conférence de presse du 22 septembre fut l'occasion de rencontrer quelques jeunes comédiens de l'action "25 ans, 25 talents" (de gauche à droite, entourés par Nicole Gillet et Jean-Louis Close : Christelle Cornil, Pierre Nisse, Catherine Grosjean, Thomas Coumans et Jean-Jacques Rausin). Assistez à la rencontre publique qu'ils donnent le samedi 2 octobre à 16h à la Maison de la Culture et découvrez leur travail lors de ...

Santa Fe Film Festival Facing Bankruptcy, Shakes Up Management In the wake of past corruption scandals, the Santa Fe Film Festival struggles to pay off debts to filmmakers while undergoing a change of management  By John C Morley, The Morley ReportSeptember 21, 2010 – Over two years ago, Camerado producer Jason Rosette learned through one of his actors that his latest feature, "Lost in New Mexico: the strange tale of Susan Hero", had appeare...

By Maria Esteves – September 20, 2010 The First New York City International Film Festival 2010 (NYCIFF) presented a stellar lineup of free films to a full house audience in the great outdoors at Duffy Square in Times Square, New York, August 27-29, 2010. NYCIFF Closing Night Award winning film Listen to Your Heart, directed by Matt Thompson and written by Kent Moran commenced Sunday, August 29, 8:00 PM. The first short film in Irish Gaelic language to screen outdoors in Time Square Noll...

my short film, entitled final decision is almost complete. has a great story line. look for it at festivals near you coming soon...

CAMBOFEST, Cambodia ~ Call for Entries Continues through November 1st  Cambodia's longest running international movie event! UPDATE: For the 4.0 Edition, CamboFest hosts the long-belated Cambodian premiere of Robert Flaherty's classic documentary, "Nanook of the North" - 88 years after its release -  with the kind permission of Flaherty Seminars. Founded in 2550 (2007), CAMBOFEST: Film and Video Festival of Cambodia is one of the only annual international movie events in Cambodia ...

   ISOLA: Port in Slovenia From: Helen Dobrensky DAY ONE : Kino Otok, Slovenia Outstanding films of developing countries, cinephiles and friends gathered together again, September 8th, 2010, on the Adriatic Coast, for the KINOTOK Isola Cinema Festival - a laid-back feast of cinema off the beaten track in SLOVENIA.        This charming Mediterranean town, until year 1796, was a former part of the Republic of Venice, across the Bay...

Charlotte, NC – The Fifth Annual Charlotte Film Festival is proud to present a collection of short films by the Students, Faculty and Friends of Central Piedmont Community College’s Film & Video Program. The showcase event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 21 at Regal Park Terrace Cinemas on Park Road and will consist of 11 short films by CPCC Students, Faculty and Friends. A Q&A session will be held with the filmmakers following this special community scre...

Allright! Our first stop will be Filminho! Our thanks to André Martins for having us.                 This festival takes place from the 19th to the 26th of September and it has a quite unique essence. It celebrates a beautiful region that's both Portuguese and Spanish and it's events take place along the border between these two.   Their calendar features: Competitive screen...

The films for 2010 TVIFF: selected films of 2010 Features | Documentaries | Shorts | Animation | BEST OF CANADIAN SHORTS | 48-Hour Project Showcase OPENING NIGHT FILM The US Premiere of ST. ROZ A film by Gregory Sheppard Canada, 2009, 75 minutes Executive Produced by: Michael Lamport and Gregory Sheppard Written by: Maryann Kovalski - Cinematography by: James Gardner Cast: Rachel Wilson, Veronica Snow, Michael Lamport, Jonathan Higgins, Michelle Nolden, Sara...

By Maria Esteves - August 25, 2010 The 11th New York International Latino Film Festival 2010 (NYILFF10) Axe Twist Industry Lounge, was held at The Cell Theatre, New York, July 27-31, 12:00 -10:00 PM. Filmmakers, executives, sponsors, NYILFF badge attendees, and member of the press gathered daily to network, conduct interviews, and attend panel discussions. The lounge featured art exhibit by artist/illustrator Valerie Crosswhite, video game station, free Wi-Fi wireless internet access, compli...

By Maria Esteves - August 21, 2010 The 33rd Asian American International Film Festival 2010 (AAIFF10) Special Presentation of Eye on Taiwan short film series sponsored by Asian CineVision (ACV) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York, commenced Saturday, July 17, 7:30 pm, at the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas, New York. A special Q&A session with producer/director Wenchung Lu, of Ketchup, moderated by AAIFF program manager Martha C.M. Tien immediatelyfollowed the presentat...

CAMERADO (www.camerado.com), an innovative production and media group working in Asia, has just wrapped the 1st edition of the BANGKOK INDIEFEST (www.bangkokfest.com), the first international film event to take place in Bangkok since the end of the 'Red Shirt' Protests. An excerpt from a message to participating filmmakers reveals the incredible challenges involved in producing this year's event: "Just a little over two months ago, the 'Red Shirt' protest situation here in Bangkok...

Bangkok's first 'post-protest' int'l movie fest - the new BANGKOK INDIEFEST (www.bangkokfest.com) - WRAPS after screening 80+ new movies from local and international filmmakers! Stand by while scores are being tabulated for the 'Golden Shirt' awards... Info @ http://www.bangkokfest.com ...

Winners of Bangkok IndieFest's 'Golden Shirt' Award to be Determined by Audience Choice Winners of Bangkok IndieFest's 'Golden Shirt' award in each category to be determined by audience choice this year, via ballot selection for each of the 80+ participating films. See complete schedule and lineup here: http://www.bangkokfest.com/schedule_venues/schedule_venues.html BANGKOK INDIEFEST 1.0:  August 6-8, 2553 More info @ http://www.bangkokfest.com   &nb...