Maureen Gerby entered the artistic world from early
childhood through ballet and jazz dance followed by theater
participating in small productions in collaboration with her parents. In
high school, Ms. Gerby won a poetry contest and took her first steps
toward the world of cinema with an option in film. She then studied at
l'Université de Cinéma, Paris 3-Censier while also working at a local
cinema. Ms. Gerby
Benedicte Beaugeois discovered the artistic world very
early in life through music, dance and theater. In middle school, she
integrated the rigorous schedules of the "Conservatoire de Musique et
Danse de Yerres" (Music and Dance school). Upon completing high school,
she decided to go to film school and specialize in film production. Ms
Beaugeois has since worked for animation film production companies
Me at Cannes after all nighter at VIP, Paris Hilton's Cannes club. Of course Paris was there, dressed in glitters and Champaign flute in hand. I wonder what it's like to be a professional party girl. After 2 weeks of Cannes I was ready to sleep for two more. lol!:-P
By now it is abundantly clear that New Yorkers are more than a little in love with the French and French culture. And with Bastille Day coming on Wednesday, July 14, the amour fou is just getting "fouer". Those ready for a New York dose of haute cuisine and cinema francais can get their fill at this week's Cinemonde program.
Cinemonde is an initiative by Jerome Rudes of Mistral Artist Management to bring quality cinema to New Yorkers, who can feast on delicacies and dr...
by Marla Lewin
This Sunday is Independence Day a time for backyard BBQs, friends, and fireworks. Next Sunday, July 11, is time for the Bastille Day Los Angeles Festival. As an homage to the French holiday and to France’s major significance in the formation of classical ballet, the American Ballet of Los Angeles (ABLA) will make its official L.A. debut performing "flirtatious and fun dance vignettes" set to the musical styling of Brigitte Bardot at the Elysian Pa...
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Recap of our Cannes coverage, text and videos and ambiance. News in French Cannes Image Gallerie, Videos on Youtube Cannes Film Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 Day 7 Day 9 Bienvenue à Cannes Uncertainty in the Market? ECU does Cannes A View into the Marché du Film International Pavilion of the Day: Abu Dhabi The International Village Hungary: Pavillion of the Day EU's MEDIA programme sponsored many Cannes films Cannes Video "Michael Jackson" on the Croisette Cannes as seen from the International Villag...
It's not all work in the Palais des Festivals of Cannes. As the hustle and bustle of business starts each morning at the Cannes Film Festival, one might find some workers enjoying some relaxation. In a far right corner of the Marche, Spa Des Stars is providing clients with spa treatments, such as pedicures and massages. Giving the stressed, sleep-deprived professionals a chance of relaxation and a luxury of a few quite m...
It's that time of year again...
After huge storms and surfable waves in the Mediterranean last week, the opening of the Cannes International Film Festival yesterday looked like it would be blessed with sun... until the skies opened on the red carpet premiere of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood, out of competition.
Today, however, the sunny blue skies of the Côte d'Azur seem to have returned; the beaches are beginning to be populated with beautiful people, and throngs are crow...
The city and port of Cannes as seen from within the Cannes International Film Festival International Village.
An insider's look at the activity around the entrance of the marché du film (film market) at the Cannes International Film Festival, 2010.
By the looks of the storm-wrecked beaches days before, it would have seemed impossible for Cannes to transform into the miniature Hollywood it has become this week. Just days before the festival kicked off, the city was hit with Hawaii-sized waves and beach-ravaging winds. The coastline, speckled with restaurants and watersport rental agencies, was severely damaged. Entrepreneurs acted quickly to repair their destroyed properties, and for the first time there was a feeling of stress...
The feature film jury for the second edition will be chaired by director, screenwriter and actor : OLIVIER MARCHAL
“Given the names of my renowned predecessors, I could not turn down the invitation to chair the Beaune International Thriller Film Festival. When you love cinema and Burgundy wine, there are some pleasures you just cannot decline. I get “from a reliable and undisclosed source”, as cops say, that Brian de Palma and Oliver Stone have emptied out wine cellars in Cognac. Chan...
By Sophie Nellis
Is it a yo yo? Is it a thermometer? No, it’s the…Pantheon
If
you visit the Pantheon, you will undoubtedly marvel at its enormity but
you may also ask yourself, “What is it?” This is a good question, and
one that has long puzzled both tourists and the French. Built under
Louis XV in the 17th
century, it was intended to be a church dedicated to one of Paris’
patron saints, S...
By Sophie Nellis
The best place to go if you’re looking for atmosphere…
In addition to the Gare du Nord and the Gare de l’Est, one of the key landmarks in the 10th arrondissement is the Canal St-Martin. Although the northern part of the canal has a slightly industrial feel to it, the southern part is very picturesque and it’s a great place to go if you fancy a leisurely stroll. The tree-lined quais are close...
Director: Julien Lecat.
Diane, a hardened woman, manages a brothel in the 2030s. Frank Richard, a smuggler and old friend, drowns his sorrows in alcohol, trying to escape the memory of his dead brother. He convinces Diane to enter his brain in order to erase this memory. She will make astonishing discoveries…
D'Une Vie A L'Autre, directed by Alice Mitterrand, is a recent submission to ÉCU 2010's European Dramatic Short category!!
Check out her trailer!
French filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand chose MIPCOM to show excerpts from his latest warning on climate change, an offshoot of his project titled ‘6 Billion Others.”
The umbrella project is a compilation of 5000 interviews shot in 74 countries over four years where ordinary people testify as to what it is to be part of the human race. It was first presented at the Grand P...
Cineaste also says “Free distribution doesn’t work” French filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand chose MIPCOM to show excerpts from his latest warning on climate change, an offshoot of his project titled ‘6 Billion Others.”The umbrella project is a compilation of 5000 interviews shot in 74 countries over four years where ordinary people testify as to what it is to be part of the human race. It was first presented at the Grand Palais in Paris in January 2009.Using the same technique of direct-...
The 25th edition of MIPCOM, the indispensable meeting place for the world's audio-visual industry, throws opens its doors on Monday, October 5th, in Cannes.
The global content event runs until next Friday. During these intense few days, the 13,500 participants from 4500 companies from every corner in the world will again chart the course for entertainment content across all platforms. If it hasn't been co-produced, bought, sold, financed, distributed or at least seriously discusse...
The 25th edition of MIPCOM, the indispensable meeting place for the world’s audio-visual industry, throws opens its doors on Monday, October 5th, in Cannes. The global content event runs until next Friday. During these intense few days, the 13,500 participants from 4500 companies from every corner in the world will again chart the course for entertainment content across all platforms. If it hasn’t been co-produced, bought, sold, financed, distributed or at least seriously discussed at MIPCO...
The first edition of the Les Arcs European Film Festival will take place from December 5-12, 2009 in Les Arcs ski resort (France). The festival will present 50 feature films most of which haven't been screened in France before and will organize 120 screenings for a public of over 10.000 people.
Further information on www.lesarcs-filmfest.com
In addition, will be organized THE ARC 1950 CO-PRODUCTION VILLAGE (DECEMBER 6-9), a great meeting place for film producers with co-producers, regional...
