The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has now announced the Red Sea: New Vision strand, bringing to the Festival a unique selection of creative direction from Arab and world cinema. Exciting new voices from the small screen are also represented with four new international television shows to preview in Red Sea: Series. The festival will also showcase a selection of films with Families and Children in mind, to excite the filmmakers and audienc...
The Arab Spectacular strand and the prestigious Red Sea: Competition strands now unveiled as part of the third edition of the Red Sea IFF
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has announced details of this year’s selection of films from Saudi Arabia, alongside the Arab Spectacular and Red Sea: Competition features strands. Collectively, these strands will showcase the rich and varied work by established and new filmmakers from the region, including documentaries ...
As the key market for drama series in the Nordic region, TV Drama Vision 2024 will present a future-facing programme showcasing selected Nordic and European series, creative talents, business trends, and industry insight. With over 50 speakers on stage and 50 showcased series, it's the must-attend event in the region.
In 2024, we will put a spotlight on financing trends and European collaborations, investigate how new technology is impacting business models, storytelling&nb...
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2023 Program Guide
Shorts Not Pants website
The Carlton Cinema played host to the 2023 edition of the Shorts Not Pants Film Festival, showcasing an eclectic mix of Canadian and international short films that captivated audiences and celebrated the art of concise storytelling. This year marked a significant milestone for the festival, witnessing a marked increase in attendance, affirming its growing popularity among cinephiles and film enthusiasts.
Founder, Execu...
2024 : A SINGULAR EDITION
The closing ceremony of the 2023 Festival with confetti raining down on the award-winners and jury members - © SQPLCM, Anthonin Robineau
Last May, the festival team issued a call for help, amidst uncertainty, but more importantly, amidst widespread mobilization on the part of their audience, their partners and the entire film industry, which they once again want to thank you for.
So now, the team wants to reassure you once and for all...
Entertainment Oxygen's Apple TungFong
French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF), celebrating short film and short-form content, has partnered with innovative film festival streaming platform Entertainment Oxygen for its sixth edition.
Once again, FRFF will be held live and in person on the Riviera, during the time period of the Festival de Cannes. The in-person portion will be held at the Eden Hotel and Resort in Cannes, France on May 17 and 18, 2024.
The one-stop shop for...
For over 40 years, the Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis has dedicated itself to the presentation and promotion of young German-language film talent.
The Max Ophüls Prize film festival presents the new festival motif for the upcoming 45th edition. From January 22nd to 28th, 2024, around 140 films will be shown in cinemas in Saarbrücken and at selected locations in Saarland. Ticket sales start on January 6th, 2024, and festival passes and vouchers can be purchased from Decembe...
Confirming the Festival’s vocation for dialogue with the cultural and artistic excellence of the territory, this year the opening ceremony will take place at the Reggia di Venaria, which has become one of the most visited cultural sites in Italy, restored to its Baroque magnificence.
Numerous guests will be present, from Oliver Stone (who will receive the Stella della Mole Award from the Museo Nazionale del Cinema) to Fabrizio Gifuni, from Christian Petzold to Caterina Cas...
We are delighted to announce the full FOCUS 2023 programme, taking place at the Business Design Centre London on 5 & 6th December. Join the gathering of thousands of screen professionals at the only free end-of-year event catering to the entire screen sector.
Apply for a Complimentary Delegate Badge and enjoy a packed programme of curated sessions, meetings and networking opportunities.
Whether you're involved in film,...
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Frustrated Vacationer,
In the eternal pursuit of a getaway that doesn't involve inflated beach house prices or campgrounds demanding a second mortgage, my beloved partner and I stumbled upon a revelation—why not ditch the chaos and explore a smaller town? And what better companion for this adventure than a film festival? Welcome to Tryon, NC, our unsuspecting hero in the battle against vacation woes.
Bid farewell to the days of sandy shores and reasonably price...
THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995
Filmfestivals.com will cover next Ventana Sur, Torino Film Festival and RSIFF with online dailies: take centre stage
Ventana Sur takes places November 27 -December 1; RSIFF runs November 30 till December 9, 2023.
Filmfestivals.com will be covering these markets in person with dailies and newsletters. Take center stage.... We would like to contri...
The full programme and composition of the jury for the 45th Festival des 3 Continents was announced.
The international Festival dedicated to films from Africa, Latin America, and Asia will be held in Nantes and in partner cinemas throughout the Loire-Atlantique region from November 24 to December 3, 2023.
“Beyond the attention given to contemborary cinema through the International Competition, with films by both established filmmakers and new directors, the Festival des ...
We want to see your work!
Festival of Cinema NYC is currently accepting submissions for the 2024 film festival taking place from August 2 - 11, 2024.
Films and Scripts of all lengths and genres are accepted. Prizes include a pitch meeting and a film distribution consultation.
Entering its 8th year, Festival of Cinema NYC will be taking place from August 2nd - 11th, 2024. The festival welcomes filmmakers and attendees to the legendary Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hill...
Michel Ciment © L. Emmanuel / AFP
The great critic and writer Michel Ciment passed away yesterday at the age of 85, leaving cinema bereft of his words.The Festival de Cannes without Michel Ciment will never be quite the same. We will miss him. And so will cinema.
Michel Ciment was the Chief Editor of Positif magazine, the producer and host of the program Projection privée on France Culture until 2016, a critic for over fifty years on Le Masque et ...
Established in 1963, the annual New York Film Festival (NYFF) has become one of the most important North American festivals by identifying innovative trends in global film making, developing a program of rising influential new American film makers, and selecting the best recent features from international film festivals. NYFF does not offer awards or prizes, their selection of films gives prestige to the filmmakers and producers, marking them as significant shapers of current and evolvin...
Luba Balagova Kandur and filmfestivals.com founder Bruno Chatelin photographed during sunny Cannes film festival
The announcement of this year’s SIFFA UK (Nov 20-27) lineup was made by Luba Balagova Director, Screenwriter,Independent Film Festival SIFFA Founder/President. She unveileda selection of films from across the globe, including Iran, Israel, the United States, China, Italy, Ireland, Russia, Costa Rica, Romania, Australia, Colombia, and also films out...
THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995
Filmfestivals.com will cover next Ventana Sur, Torino Film Festival and RSIFF with online dailies: take centre stage
Ventana Sur takes places November 27 -Deecember 1; RSIFF runs November 30 till December 9, 2023.
Filmfestivals.com will be covering these markets in person with dailies and newsletters. Take center stage.... We would like to contr...
FILMFESTIVALS.COM EXCLUSIVE
The Key West Film Festival and The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation are pleased to announce an extension of their partnership which began in 2021, and which will now last through the 2028 edition of the festival. The ongoing support of THE CHARLES & LUCILLE KING FAMILY FOUNDATION will focus on Key West Film Festival’s annual celebration of film and filmmakers, as well as student film awards and educational initiati...
Calls for Entries 2024
The submission for the 39th DOK.fest München (1 to 12 May 2024 @cinemas, 6 to 20 May @home) is open!
We are looking for stirring, moving, curious, impressive and relevant documentary films. From now on, filmmakers, producers, distributors and composers are invited to submit their latest films for the various programme sections of DOK.fest München.
With our third dual edition, we will continue to combine the best of both worlds into a...
The celebrated true indie-focused film festival returns to New York City
(November 30-December 3) with three times as many films as last year’s debut.
64 World Premiere Screenings Featured
Dylan K. Narang’s TAPAWINGO is the Opening Night
selection, and Nicholas Gyeney’s THE ACTIVATED MAN
will make its World Premiere as the Closing Night selection.
Tapawingo, The Activated Man
...
19th Edition of Meetings on the Bridge
24-25-26 April 2024
Deadline for applications: Monday, 11 December 2023
Meetings on the Bridge, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) in the scope of the Istanbul Film Festival, accepts Film Development Workshop submissions.
Deadline for applications is Monday, 11 December 2023.
Supported by Anadolu Efes, Meetings on the Bridge continues to support directors, producers and scriptwriters.
Film...
On the occasion of the 41st edition of the Torino Film Festival, directed by Steve Della Casa for the second year in a row, the Museo Nazionale del Cinema decided to assign once again the creation of the coordinated image of the festival to Ugo Nespolo.
In the picture created for the 2023 edition, Ugo Nespolo depicts one of the most famous frames from John Ford’s The Searchers in which John Wayne holds Natalie Wood in his arm...
DOK.fest München // Calls for Entries 2024
The submission for the 39th DOK.fest München (1 to 12 May 2024 @cinemas, 6 to 20 May @home) is open!
We are looking for stirring, moving, curious, impressive and relevant documentary films. From now on, filmmakers, producers, distributors and composers are invited to submit their latest films for the various programme sections of DOK.fest München.
With our third dual edition, we will continue to combin...
Calls for Entries 2024
The submission for the 39th DOK.fest München (1 to 12 May 2024 @cinemas, 6 to 20 May @home) is open!
We are looking for stirring, moving, curious, impressive and relevant documentary films. From now on, filmmakers, producers, distributors and composers are invited to submit their latest films for the various programme sections of DOK.fest München.
With our third dual edition, we will continue to combine the best of both worlds...
Full details and project titles now confirmed for the Red Sea Souk Project Market, Work-in-Progress, 360° industry events, Networking Sessions and Talent Days, spanning the
2 – 7 December 2023
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has revealed full details of the projects selected as part of this year’s Red Sea Souk Market which will run from 2-5 December, highlighting the diverse range of talent representing the MENA region’s bold n...
