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FAMED DIRECTOR PAUL VERHOEVEN TO RECEIVE THE 2007 CAPRI CULT AWARD

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Influential film director Paul Verhoeven will receive the 2007 Capri Cult Award during the 12th Annual Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival it was announced today by Pascal Vicedomini, festival founder. Producer Mark Canton will serve as Chairman of the festival, which will be held December 27th  through January 27th at various locations throughout Capri, Italy.  Legendary Italian film director Lina Wertmuller will make the presentation in person in a special ceremony.  The ...

DENNIS HOPPER’S CONTRIBUTION TO MODERN CINEMA RECOGNIZED WITH CAPRI LEGEND AWARD

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Dennis Hopper, the visionary actor who has starred in some of the most important films ever made, will receive the Capri Legend Award, Sunday, December 28 at the 12th Annual Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival. Producer Mark Canton (300, The Spiderwick Chronicles) serves as Chairman of the international gathering, December 27th through January 2nd in Capri, Italy.  The Capri Legend Award, one of the premier honors given by festival organizers, is presented to an actor whose ext...

HAYDEN PANETTIERE AND FREDDIE HIGHMORE TRAVEL TO ITALY AND SPEND HOLIDAYS AT CAPRI, HOLLYWOOD

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Hayden Panettiere, star of the television phenomenon Heroes and Freddie Highmore, the brilliant 15 year old lead in such critically acclaimed films as August Rush and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will join legendary actors Christopher Lee and John Malkovitch at the 12th Annual Capri, Hollywood 2007–The Film Festival. The star-studded addition to an already remarkable line-up of directors, producers and financiers is certain to make this year’s international gathering an important celebr...

Git Scheynius receives Excellence Award in Las Vegas

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Last night the first Excellence Awards was presented at the International Film Festival Summit in Las Vegas. Git Scheynius received the International Director Award for her work with the Stockholm International Film Festival. The director of the Stockholm Film Festival, Git Scheynius, received the newly-instituted award for her ability to constantly develop and improve the concept of the Stockholm International Film Festival. - It’s a great honor to be selected among all the festivals in the w...

Paul Verhoeven, has won Capri Cult Award

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Dutch director Paul Verhoeven, one of the most controversial filmmakers on the international cinema scene, has won the “Capri Cult Award 2007 by Fiuggi”, a special prize for “the high quality of his films”, which will be presented to him by his colleague Lina Wertmuller during the “12th Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival 2007” scheduled to start on 27 December on the “Blue Island”.The announcement was made by Ms. Wertmuller herself on the occasion of the confere...

exground filmfest 20th program presents about 300 films

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Section highlights for the jubilee / focus Benelux / many German premieresIn 2007, exground filmfest in Wiesbaden is taking place for the 20th time. For this occasion not only the highlights of the current program of independently produced short and full feature films will be shown in the capital of Hessen, but an especially designed section of Highlights containing cult films from the past 19 festivals. From November 16 through November 25, exground filmfest is presenting about 300 films from 3...

Contact awarded with the PRIX UIP at Flanders Fest

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The short film CONTACT, which previously won the Golden Bear at the Film Festival in Berlin, has for the 5th time been awarded with a major film prize: the PRIX UIP at the Flanders International Festival in Gent (Belgium). Director Hanro Smits personally received the € 2000, - prize yesterday. By winning this very prestigious prize, the film is automatically nominated for the European short film competition of the European Film Awards. Apart from winning the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, CONTA...

The International Panorama of Independent Film Makers awards

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The International Panorama of Independent Film Makers (http://www.independent.gr/) having existed for 9 years hopes that it had presented an effluence of sounds and pictures which united various cultures and  promote diversity. Our goal is to continue "the dream of art's freedom ".  In the 9th International Panorama people met and bonds made in a cultural event which took place in the city where it belongs, far from the fake star system, in the era of globalization, demonstrations, s...

The International Panorama of Independent Film Makers Awards

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The International Panorama of Independent Film Makers (www.independent.gr) having existed for 9 years hopes that it had presented an effluence of sounds and pictures which united various cultures and promote diversity. Our goal is to continue "the dream of art’s freedom ". In the 9th International Panorama people met and bonds made in a cultural event which took place in the city where it belongs, far from the fake star system, in the era of globalization, demonstrations, street fights betwe...

Film producer Mark Canton named Chairman of the 12th edition of "Capri, Hollywood 2007

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Acclaimed film producer Mark Canton (300, The Spiderwick Chronicles) has been named Chairman of the 12th edition of "Capri, Hollywood 2007 - The International Film Festival" it has been announced by Pascal Vicedomini, producer of the highly respected gathering that celebrates cinematic art and the "made in Italy" cultural trademark.  This year's festival will take place December 27th through January 2nd 2008 at various locations on the Isle of Capri, Italy.  The festival is...

Mark Canton named chairman of Capri Hollywood

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Acclaimed film producer Mark Canton (300, The Spiderwick Chronicles) has been named Chairman of the 12th edition of “CAPRI, HOLLYWOOD 2007 - THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL” it has been announced by Pascal Vicedomini, producer of the highly respected gathering that celebrates cinematic art and the “made in Italy” cultural trademark. This year’s festival will take place December 27th through January 2nd 2008 at various locations on the Isle of Capri, Italy.The festival is jointly produ...

2007 International Film Festival Summit Addresses Impact of Technology on Content and Film Festivals

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One of the main theme's at this year's IFFS the convergence of technology with film festivals, and several issues relating to this topic will be addressed in a morning session on Monday, Dec. 3rd. The film and entertainment industries realize the evolution of technology is seriously impacting how content is promoted and delivered. The 2007 IFFS will address digital content shedding light on this evolving landscape. New York, NY (PRWEB) September 20, 2007 -- The 4th Annual International Film Fes...

Toronto Party Central

 Monday, September 10---------Toronto, like any major film festival on the circuit, is as much about the parties as it is the films. Parties are, after all, the place to meet up and schmooze, seen and be seen, and, one might argue, are the perks after a day of slogging between screening rooms. While it is physically impossible to attend every event  (or even get an invitation to them all), I try and do my share.    The US distributors give some of this town's most stellar soirees, with outs...

Wajda's "Katyn" to open Gdynia Festival

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Andrzej Wajda, 81, the dean of Polish filmmakers and generally recognized as one of the all time great film directors -- period -- will open the 32nd Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia on September 17. This long awaited dissertation on the egregious massacre of Polish officers (POW!) in WW II perpetrated by the Russians -- then cynically blamed by them on the Germans-- has been a pet project brewing in the mind of the Polish screen maestro for a number of years. The new Wajda opus will pr...

Film Festival Summit IFFS Europe Speakers

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The International Film Festival Summit IFFS Europe will bring together leading film festivals and professionals from around the world to network, innovate, and share ideas. The summit will address the proliferation of festivals, sponsorship strategies, operations & management, technology, programming, and the distribution of film. Join your peers and colleagues for an event you can't afford to  miss!SPEAKERS INCLUDE:Henri Behar,Press, Toronto & Cannes Film Festival Despina Mouzaki...

International Film Festival Summit In Berlin

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Monday, February 12----The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS), the first international conference for film festival directors, programmers, fundraisers and sponsors held on the European continent, hosted a reception today at the Vox Bar at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the heart of Potsdamer Platz, the nerve center for the Berlin Film Festival. IFFS made a number of exciting announcements at the event, for both the International Film Festival Summit Europe, to be held on April 18, 2007 at the ...

SPECIAL EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR FEST21 MEMBERS ONLY!

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Today, January 31st is the Final Entry Deadline for the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston, but as a very special benefit to members/viewers of FEST21 only, we are allowing a special FEST21 Deadline of Friday, February 9th! Your entry must be in our office by that day. To qualify - simply print FEST21 in the upper right-hand corner of the Entry Form! Extra Special benefits for FEST21 members: * Exclusive FEST21 Entry Deadline of FEB 9! * The Late fee is waived!. * One extra Competition Category at N...

The Portland Festival restrospective on posters

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The Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) looks back on the last 30 years with a Poster Retrospective. From flying space pickles to painterly compositions, each poster gives a glimpse into the evolution of print design and the themes of the International Film Festival. The Northwest Film Center has commissioned various graphic designers over the years, including artists such as Monte Dolack, Michael Kelley and Steve Sandstrom. Many PIFF posters have won industry awards for their design.Exh...

A day in Sundance blogging' life: party fever

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Despite my earlier declaration to "F*** The Parties", I fell victim to party fever as much as the next guy yesterday, but all were very pleasant affairs that were great networking opportunities and a chance to see old friends and colleagues. Things began at 11am at the Cafe Brilliant on Main Street, where the International Film Festival Summit held an informal get-together to introduce Sundance attendees to the plans to hold the first International Film Festival Summit in London on April 18, 200...

FIFDH a platform for human rights

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The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) is mobilized to denounce all human rights violations. During one week, the public, filmmakers, victims, journalists, writers, human rights defenders together with policy makers and economic decision makers will meet and dialogue off the United Nations Human Rights Council. Because indifference is the first enemy of human rights, the FIFDH creates a platform, a space for commitment open to every one, at the very heart of Geneva, th...

Sundance Diary: Doing The Party Crawl

Monday, January 22----Despite my earlier declaration to "Fuck The Parties", I fell victim to party fever as much as the next guy yesterday, but all were very pleasant affairs that were great networking opportunities and a chance to see old friends and colleagues. Things began at 11am at the Cafe Brilliant on Main Street, where the International Film Festival Summit held an informal get-together to introduce Sundance attendees to the plans to hold the first International Film Festival Summit i...

IFFS Europe calling for speakers

IFFS Europe Call for speakers and papers is now open The International Film Festival Summit Europe will launch april 18th, 2007 in London at the Cumberland Hotel www.fest21.com is a supporting media partner of IFFS Europe. The Conference Curriculum Overview and Call for Papers for the Summit taking place April 18, 2007 in London at The Cumberland Hotel is currently open until February 15th, 2007. Waco Hoover co founder of the summit states "The 2007 IFFS Europe Advisory Committee brings toget...

IFFS Europe Call for speakers and papers is now open

The International Film Festival Summit Europe will launch april 18th, 2007 in London at the Cumberland Hotel www.fest21.com is a supporting media partner of IFFS Europe. The Conference Curriculum Overview and Call for Papers for the International Film Festival Summit Europe taking place April 18, 2007 in London at The Cumberland Hotel is currently open until February 15th, 2007. Waco Hoover co founder of the summit states "The 2007 IFFS Europe Advisory Committee brings together some of the ...

<strong>IFFS Europe</strong> Call for speakers and papers is now open

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The International Film Festival Summit Europe will launch april 18th, 2007 in London at the Cumberland Hotel www.fest21.com is a supporting media partner of IFFS Europe. The Conference Curriculum Overview and Call for Papers for the International Film Festival Summit Europe taking place April 18, 2007 in London at The Cumberland Hotel is currently open until February 15th, 2007.Waco Hoover co founder of the summit states "The 2007 IFFS Europe Advisory Committee brings togethe...

Next Festival Summit will be in Europe on April 18

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The International Film Festival Summit Europe will be taking place April 18, 2007 in London at The Cumberland Hotel. We will be there most likely to meet more festival directors from Europe. The Vegas summit barely had european representatives, US, Canada and Australia mostly. ...

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