An abundance of panel discussions from various perspectives of the film industry are scheduled for the 2009 festival.   May 15- American Pavilion will host a discussion with Francis Ford Coppola, 5:30-7pmMay 16- Short Film Corner to host a conference entitled 'Focus on Scandinavian Short Film Industry', 4pm  May 17- American Pavilion will host a discussion with American directors in Cannes with panelists: Lynn Shelton ("Humpday"), Lee Daniels ("Precious"), Josh and Be...

     AFM Conferences and Seminars provide a forum where attendees can interact with and learn from prominent filmmakers, financiers, industry executives and talent. Belo...

Film Independent [FIND] announced today that Ted Hope will deliver the keynote address for the fourth-annual Filmmaker Forum, which will be held September 26-28 at the Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles. Film Independent’s Filmmaker Forum is a widely attended event, giving attendees access to some of the most innovative names in indie filmmaking, as well as the most useful information available on how to get your movie made, bought, sold, and marketed in today’s changing marketplace.“...

Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent, announced today the third-annual Filmmaker Forum will be held October 19- 21 at the Directors Guild of America, giving attendees access to some of the most innovative names in indie filmmaking. “Our Filmmaker Forum is not your conventional ‘How to Make it in the Business’ seminar,” said Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent. “It’s an honest, off-the-record discussion about a filmmaker’s options. Our highly respect...

Mexico film industry threatened by country decision to shut down Mexican Film InstituteAmong other implications lies the future of Film Institute, film school and one of Mexican major studios: Centro de Corpacitation de Cinematografica and the Churubusco Film Studio.The Chamber of deputies vote on December 15th will decide on budget.36th Festival de Brasilia opening next week will add a market for the first time to its festival activitiesThe market has been set up by Braziilian promotion and sa...