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IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer

IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer as the Head At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) the 18th edition of Film Bazaar will run from November 20 to 24, offering a dynamic platform for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, collaborate and showcase their work. This year, the Viewing Room returns to the Marriott Resort, featuring an enriched line up of good quality films from...

The Festival Beat N°1114

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995   EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONSWE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR SERVERS AND DESIGNING A NEW VERSION OF OUR PLATFORM SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THE TRANSITION ! FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share...

CIFF is back for their ninth year!

  CIFF IS BACK FOR OUR NINTH YEAR!   We’re thrilled to announce that the ninth annual Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) is returning to Arizona for another year of fun, food, and fantastic films! Join us from January 24 through February 2, 2025, at LOOK Dine-in Cinema, where over 150 films will make their Arizona debut. "The Chandler International Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, culture, and community, bringing toge...

The Marrakech International Film Festival will present 70 films selected from 32 countries

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024 On the occasion of its 21st edition, which takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024, the Marrakech International Film Festival will present 70 films selected from 32 countries in its various sections: the Official Competition, Gala Screenings, Special Screenings, the 11th Continent, the Moroccan Panorama, Cinema for Young Audiences & Families, and films shown...

The International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg kicked off its 73rd edition

The International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg kicked off in the fully renovated Kinosaal 10 of the Cineplex Mannheim, which was filled to capacity with the screening of Sharp Corner with director Jason Buxton and producer Paul Barkin attending! The International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg kicked off its 73rd edition yesterday evening in the fully renovated movie theatre 10 of the Cineplex Mannheim, which was filled to capacity. At the opening ceremony, remarks were delive...

A report about the 18th Mumbai International Film festival 2024 by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI)

  18th MIFF 2024 showcased an impressive global diversity with 314 films from 59 countries, representing 61 languages. This broad cultural representation not only emphasized MIFF’s role as a hub for international exchange but also highlighted the power of documentary and short films in connecting people across cultures. By including films from countries such as Russia, Japan, and Mali, MIFF positioned itself as a bridge for cross-cultural storytelling, encouraging mutual u...

The complete line-up for Mórbido Film Fest 2024.

   MÓRBIDO FILM FEST 2024 OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 10 MEXICO CITY Creating greater diversity and reaching new audiences, this edition’s selection brings together films of various themes from different countries around the world. It forms a solid showcase of the best in the genre, extending its long tentacles into other subgenres and mediums like comedy, thriller, documentary, 3D animation and stop motion.   Staying true to the genre, we aimed to include...

BIFF Brings Cinema and Culture to Nassau this November 13-17

Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s premier luxury resort destination, is proud to announce its role as the official host of the 19th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF). This year’s event, held from November 13-17, will celebrate the artistry and vision of Caribbean filmmakers, showcasing their work in a breathtaking setting that merges world-class luxury with Bahamian culture. “We are excited to celebrate the 19th annual Bahamas International Film Festival at Baha M...

19th BIFF Poster Revealed: Visual Artistry Unleashed

The Official Poster of the 19th Bahamas International Film Festival was designed by June Collie (Nassau, Bahamas) June Collie (b. 1986) is a Bahamian visual artist and gallery owner based in Nassau, Bahamas. Often working with the mediums of paint, film and photography, Collie’s work centers the joy of fami...

Entertainment Oxygen Breathes New Life Into Filmocracy

Apple TungFong, CEO, eoFlix eoFlix, the cutting-edge digital streaming platform created by Entertainment Oxygen, is now available to the film festival partners of Filmocracy. A trailblazer in supporting virtual film festivals since 2018, Filmocracy ceased operations earlier this year and merged its business activities with Beverly Hills-based Entertainment Oxygen. eoFlix marks a new era in festival hosting for Filmocracy’s longtime festival partners. Its advanced features will emp...

IFFI 2024, 05: The ‘other’ jury

IFFI 2024, 05: The ‘other’ jury Besides feature films, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has section of documentary and short films, broadly classified as the ‘other’ Jury. India also holds a Mumbai International Film Festival bi-annually, in February-March. Hitherto, it used to be organised the Films Division, now amalgamated with the National Film Development Corporation (MIFF). Guess, even that will be organised by NFCD. We have written about the Fe...

IFFI 2024, 04: Delegates Hazaar at Film Bazaar

  IFFI 2024, 04: Delegates Hazaar at Film Bazaar Around 1,000 (hazaar, in Hindustani) delegates, from abroad as well as Indian are expected to attend the Bazaar this year. The Bazaar runs parallel to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. It opens on 24th November, at the Marriott Hotel, Panaji, Goa, and is on till 28 November, both days inclusive. Delegates include festival programmers, sales agents, distributors, financiers, filmmakers, producers, book publishers and...

PÖFF announced the line-up for Baltic Film Competition

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) reveals the selection for the Baltic Film competition. Presenting the crème de la crème of fresh output from the festival’s home region, this year’s Baltic Competition programme consists of 16 works, including 6 world premieres and 2 international premieres, alongside with previously released and critically acclaimed Baltic films.   "The Baltic Film Competition has two missions: to debut the fr...

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024 announces full programme and the 7 juries members

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024 announces full programme and the line-ups of seven juries that will be evaluating the six competition programmes of the festival. The awards will be announced at the festival’s Award Ceremony, which takes place on the 23th of November.  The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival kicks off on the 8th of November and, together with its sub-festivals, will present a total of 249 feature films and 323 short films fro...

The Festival Beat N°1113

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995   EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR SERVERS AND DESIGNING A NEW VERSION OF OUR PLATFORM SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THE TRANSITION ! FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share our knowl...

French Film Festival UK unveils programme for 2024

With more than 200 screenings of 60 French-language films across more than 25 different locations the 32nd edition of the French Film Festival UK includes some of the most hotly anticipated titles of the year, many showing exclusively as UK premieres featuring such directorial talents as Jacques Audiard, Audrey Diwan, Emmanuel Courcol, Robert Guédiguian, Anne Fontaine, Nabil Ayouch, Arnaud Desplechin, Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu, Christophe Honoré, Alain Guiradie, and Gilles Le...

The 34th FilmFestival Cottbus presents Close-Up Armenia: A film series between past and present

    Armenia captivates - through its location at the geographical crossroads of different cultures, its position between the Silk Road and Christianity, its centuries-old culture, its landscapes and traditions. And not least through its films. As part of the 34th FilmFestival Cottbus, the “Close-Up Armenia” section offers a diverse selection of current feature, animated and documentary films: from a moving melodrama from Stalinism to an intimate portrait of a ...

Made In Hungary Film Festival Celebrates International Co-Productions At Special Los Angeles Event

Csenge Palotai, Csaba Kael, Lili Bordan  The closing reception of Made in Hungary was held on Monday, October 28th  at the Melrose Rooftop Theatre, where for the first time ever, the Best International Production Filmed in Hungary was awarded. The newly introduced award went to the British-Irish-American co-production Poor Things by director Jorgos Lánthimos, produced in Hungary by Pioneer Pictures under the direction of Ildikó Kemény, ...

THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS FIRST-EVER FRANCO-AMERICAN CULTURAL FUND ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO JACQUES AUDIARD

    Director of Emilia Pérez, the Opening Night Film at TAFFF and France’s Official Selection for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Receives the Award for his Outstanding Contributions to Cinema Over his 30 Year Career For the first time in The American French Film Festival’s 28-year history, the Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF) presented a director with the FACF Achievement Award. Jacques Audiard, whose film Emilia P&eacu...

The American Film Market® (AFM®) 45th opens next week with sold out exhibition space

The American Film Market® (AFM®) is set to raise the curtain on its 45th edition and first-ever show in Las Vegas next week with Exhibition space sold out and Buyer and Attendee registrations running strong with participants confirmed from 80 countries. AFM24 will run over six days, Nov. 5 – 10, 2024 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The move to Las Vegas was announced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) a...

The 36th Israel Film Festival announced its lineup

The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, which celebrates the best of Israeli culture and cinema, will run November 13th – 26th, 2024.  Come Closer, written and directed by Tom Nesher in her feature film directorial debut, will have its West Coast Premiere at the Festival’s Opening Night Gala. Soda, directed by Erez Tadmor, will have a special sneak preview as the Festival’s Sponsor Centerpiece Film Event.  At this year’...

IFFI 2024, 02: To market, to mark it!

IFFI 2024, 02: To market, to mark it! Market Screenings, previously known as Industry Screenings, serve as a crucial platform for filmmakers to showcase their films to sales agents, distributors, producers, and festival programmers from around the world. These screenings play a pivotal role in promoting and marketing films in the international market, providing talented filmmakers with opportunities to establish valuable connections and secure distribution deals. The 18th edition of Market Sc...

IFFI 2024, 01: Start sound

International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 will mark its 55th edition. It will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November. Film enthusiasts can log on to https://my.iffigoa.org/ to register their names. While film professionals and cinema enthusiasts can register themselves by paying a fee of Rs. 1,180, students get free access to panels and screenings with an allowance of 4 tickets per day. Interested delegates can create a ‘My-IFFI’ account at https://my.iffigoa.org/ to ac...

The Festival Beat N°1112

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995   EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR SERVERS AND DESIGNING A NEW VERSION OF OUR PLATFORM SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THE TRANSITION ! FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share our knowl...

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