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Extended Deadline: Category AniMovie

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CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE ANIMOVIE FEATURE LENGTH FILM COMPETITION EXTENDED: JANUARY 28, 2011 We thank all those who have submitted their films for pre-selection during the past weeks and days. We are delighted to announce that the number of entries is already far greater than last year. The call for entries for the short film competition – the International Competition, Young Animation and Tricks for Kids has now closed and the pre-selection committees have begun wit...

WINTER'S BONE

WINTER'S BONE

Female band plays on closing night. 5 songs!

Some loved them, some didnt love them and some slept and others took a bathroom break. But all in all they were good, even if they did play 5 songs! lol! It was a bit surreal but they were great anyway!

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As the exclusive broadcast partner for the New York City International Film Festival, we would like to extend an offer to broadcast your film on Dolce’s new digital television channel in January.  This means that Dolce will broadcast in North America across cable television, internet, mobile, gaming consoles including x-box and playstation, i-pads, and i-phones.   The business model is simple, it is a revenue share, on a non-exclusive basis for six months.  This allows you to continue to t...

Solaris Kino becomes the first fully digital multiplex in Central and Eastern Europe

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By next week, Tallinn's Solaris Kino becomes the first fully digital 3D multiplex in Central and Eastern Europe, after recent investments of over $1,000,000.“Solaris Kino has so far been the most modern multiplex in the Baltic States, but from next week it will clearly become the highest-quality cinema complex in the whole region,” said Priit Rebane of BDG, head of the current development project at Solaris Kino. “Our aim is to be the regional pioneers of the best cinema entertainment toda...

Exhilaration and enjoyable over Fallout New Vegas Critiques

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The few reviews of "Fallout New Vegas" that are trickling out are leaving fans excited. Tuesday, the full "Fallout New Vegas" could be released. The video game is compatible with XBox 360, Sony PS 3, and personal computers. You will find "Fallout New Vegas" critiques that focus on the weaponry and enemies. The biggest feature of "Fallout New Vegas", however, is the new "hardcore" level. Article source - Fallout New Vegas Review - Hardcore...

Vimeo Awards winners

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We can't stop talking about Vimeo's first ever Festival + Awards because it was such a hit and everyone had a great time. Eliot Rausch was the big winner with his film "Last Minutes with ODEN," and you can check out the rest of the Vimeo Award winners here. And now your votes are in! Watch the winning Community Choice videos here. One of the coolest parts of the Festival was Seeper's lightline video show on our Vimeo/IAC HQ. Sponsored by the Honda C...

Vimeo Awards winners

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The first Vimeo Festival + Awards wrapped because it was such a hit and everyone had a great time. Eliot Rausch was the big winner with his film "Last Minutes with ODEN," and you can check out the rest of the Vimeo Award winners here. And now your votes are in! Watch the winning Community Choice videos here.One of the coolest parts of the Festival was Seeper's lightline video show on our Vimeo/IAC HQ. Sponsored by the Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid, it was a stunning sight. Go behind-the-scenes or chec...

3D or 2D?

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When it comes to the topic of 3D, I’m really not sure what to make of it - perhaps this is because it’s too early to make a judgement on it. I don’t love it and I don’t hate it. I didn’t enjoy Avatar but I did have fun watching the dire Pirana 3D. An upcoming cinema release of a 3D film never tends to excite me, however Iron Doors in 3D certainly has. We were originally going to screen it during Abertoir in 2D but director Stephen Manuel requested that we show it in 3D – which we...

Help Marc Price's (COLIN) new low-budget project, ThunderChild!

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Hi everyone,Just a personal note on Marc Price's new low-budget production, ThunderChild - it's going to be awesome! This is the guy that made COLIN for 45 pounds and went to the Cannes market and got a distribution deal! Well, now he needs our help. Check out his IndieGoGo page with details and a great video on why and how he's going to make the film and how you can help - http://f-u-n-d.me/p/10735?i=shlkIf you could forward this to as many people as possible as well - facebook it, tweet it, my...

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Spotlight on tudou.com at Hawai Fest

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With an estimated 1.3 billion people living in China, the use of the internet is increasing more and more everyday. For some, the Web is a tool and for others it's an obsession. The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is honored to introduce the 2010 HIFF Interactive spotlight on China's largest and fastest growing video sharing website to date called TUDOU.com to share some insight into the ever expanding digital content world of China.TUDOU.com is not the "YouTube of China." Or, that's...

New Media Film Festival & Market SF Bay Area - Call for Submissions!

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New Media Film Festival & Market (NMFFM) is bringing The Best of the Best - What’s New, What’s Next…honoring stories worth telling to the San Francisco Bay Area, CA November 5 & 6, 2010. The June 2010 Los Angeles premiere was a critical success & NMFFM is coming up to the SF Bay Area with an expanded program to embrace its unique blend of technology & creative talent.  DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2010 Our program includes Mobile, Webisodes, Webseries, iApps, SRC (Socially Resp...

WINTER'S BONE

WINTER'S BONE

Sony To Showcase Its Latest Digital Projection System at the 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival

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The Estes Park Film Festival recently announced that Sony will showcase its latest Digital Projection technology at the festival. All of this year's films will be projected digitally in high definition on the Sony VPL-FH300L digital projector. "With the help of Sony and Nick Molle Productions this year we will be able to deliver the ultimate digital cinema experience to our audience! It's the perfect blend of old and new to have cutting edge digital technology in such a beautiful hist...

International Film Students Meeting in Sann Sebastian

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14 shorts from 14 centres in 12 countries have been selected to participate in the 9th International Film Students Meeting. The participating countries are Germany, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, the USA, Spain, Finland, Israel, Poland, the UK and Singapore. 59 schools from 24 countries the world over registered as contenders for participation in the 9th International Film School Meeting which, for the ninth year running, will take place within the framework of San Sebastian Festival.The 9th ...

Digital Audiovisual Forum in San Sebastian

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San Sebastian Festival, with the collaboration of Media Antena Euskal Herria, takes pleasure in inviting you to participate in the Second Edition of the Digital Audiovisual Forum on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 September 2010 at the Kursaal Centre.This time round, the Digital Forum will look at a global subject affecting artistic production and direction, new film/TV developments and consumer trends, and the transformation processes occurring throughout the value chain as a result of digital techno...

Call for Entries - Just One Week Remaining for Early Birds

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Just one week remaining to submit your short films at the early bird rate of $20 (plus discounts for Withoutabox members)! Check out our website at www.LoveYourShorts.com or submit via Withouta box here: http://www.withoutabox.com/login/9282 We are accepting submissions from both amateurs and professionals and are excited to support and promote your films! ...

2 3D movies at San Sebastian at the Velodrome

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For the second year running, the Velodrome will become an enormous 3D cinema offering two sessions during the coming San Sebastian Festival. Almost 3,000 viewers at each screening will be able to enjoy the experience of watching films in three dimensions as part of an enormous audience and before a giant screen measuring 400 m2.The Velodrome will host the world release of the first Spanish digital 3D animated film, Holy Night!, in the shape of the directorial debut by Juan Galiñanes.Viewers wi...

Preview review of "Going the Distance" and director, Nanette Burstein Q&A

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  This romantic comedy also feature’s Barrymore’s real life love interest Justin Long and Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) for added comic relief. The movie deals with the pitfalls of long distance relationships. Garrett (Long) meets Erin (Barrymore) when he blocks the screen of her old school centipede arcade game – “Who does that?” What starts out as a casual hook up, turns into the real thing.  Problem, Erin is in NY for a summer internship a...

OTF Call for Entries 2011

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CALL FOR ENTRIESOpen Now!Regular deadline 23 November 2010 Filmmakers of the world, it's time to get your skates on! Over The Fence announces its CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2011 Comedy Film Festival. Films must fulfill the following guidelines: Can be shot on any format, but must be submitted on DVD (PAL or NTSC) Can be a short film (up to 19 mins), a long-form short (20+ mins), or a short-form series Any comic genre: black, slapstick, irreverent, romantic, political, subversive, absur...

Elite Squad 2! with Rod Carvalho

  If anyone has not seen Elite Squad (2007) by visionary Brazilian director Jose Padilha, see it now please! It is sensational!!! Please go rent it or buy it now so you can be ready to see Padilha's much anticipated sequel Elite Squad 2 (2010)! To see in depth interview with Rod on Elite Squad 2! go here: http://www.fest21.com/en/blog/vanessa_mcmahon/elite_squad_2_with_rod_carvalho

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