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Submit your Student Shorts to the 2012 YoungCuts Film Festival

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Great Short Films by the World's Best Young Filmmakers! YoungCuts Film Festival (September 28 - 29, 2012) is an event showcasing the best independent films by undiscovered talents. The Festival features short films produced by emerging filmmakers and serves as a launch pad for filmmaker careers, providing exposure and recognition for some of the most exciting new talent from around the globe - student film makers and non- student film makers alike. »   How to Submit to the 2012 ...

Screenwriting Panel Discussion

Tiburon International Film Festival will hold a panel discussion on screenwriting with Joseph McBride [film historian and author of WRITING IN PICTURES: SCREENWRITING MADE (MOSTLY) PAINLESS], who will also sign his book after the panel, Julian Hoxter [author of WRITE WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW: AN ACCESSIBLE MANUAL FOR SCREENWRITERS], who also will sign his book after the panel, Sam Hamm [screenwriter of such films as

The programme for the Copenhagen film festival CPH PIX is here

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Legendary provocateur Carmelo Bene in retrospective, a seriously funny film section, zombies on location and lots of groundbreaking new talent are a few of the exciting things CPH PIX 2012 has to offer. Visiting the festival with their new films will be the great Canadian auteur Guy Maddin and Greek neo-absurdist Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth). The tightly packed programme will see the screening of 150 films, lots of insightful seminars, thought-provoking debates, exclusive concerts and ...

THEATRICAL TRAILER FOR "U.S. ROUTE 1 - ME" ON IMDb AND I ACT IN A SHORT FILM

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The short documentary that I produced, wrote and directed, U.S. ROUTE 1 - ME" is on IMDb with a trailer. The short film consists of only picture and music. There is no dialogue. It covers the Maine coast from Kittery to the Schoodic Penninsula, which is north of Bar Harbor. The trailer can be viewed on IMDb at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2167963/ This past weekend I was an actor in a short film being made at Quinnipiac University. I play the part of a janitor that is murdered a...

Expanding French Film Markets

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For France, much more so than any other country, film making is an established art form and an integral part of French culture. Public financial support for film making and distribution in foreign territories is a considered an important tool of foreign cultural policies. French cinema represents France. This perception is also reflected at the box office with indigenous films having a much higher share of the domestic box office than other countries and a larger proportion of the French going...

Cost Isn't An Obstacle Anymore!: theme of next IFTA Production Conference on Friday, April 20

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  The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) will bring together top producers with finance, distribution and digital marketing experts for the 13th annual IFTA Production Conference on Friday, April 20, entitled "Cost Isn't An Obstacle Anymore! New Avenues to Finance, Produce & Distribute Films at Any Budget."  The conference will take place from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel (300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles), announced IFTA President-CEO Jean...

5th Annual FOX-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest

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Have a great idea for an original half-hour comedy pilot? Win a $25k guaranteed development deal with FOX and the opportunity to participate at the 2012 NYTVF!    The New York Television Festival and Fox Broadcasting Company have teamed up to offer aspiring TV writers the opportunity to submit original half-hour comedy pilots scripts for the chance to win $25,000 and a development deal with FOX!   Awards: 25 Finalists will have their scripts evaluated by FOX...

Creative Arts Film Festival 2012 Call For Entries is OPEN

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SUBMIT YOUR FILM TODAY! The Creative Arts Film Festival is an annual international online short film festival that is designed to showcase and promote filmmakers. CAFF runs every December online and we offer worldwide exposure, free promotional listings, cash prizes, and we are the home of the prestigious Perfect Spirit Film Awards. CAFF is devoted to getting YOUR film in front of YOUR audience! www.CreativeArtsFilmFestival.com ...

Introducing Cinezoïque video

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The cinezoic era is not codified in any textbook. It does not exist but in the heads of dreamers. The Udine native Stefania Rota thought about molding it into the guise of a video named "Cinezoïque". It started out in December as a site-specific installation for Udine's Cinema Visionario and two months later landed on the Web (http://vimeo.com/37106377); in less than 24 hours, this video reached more than 10.000 views, launching Stefania Rota's name on the Internet, allowing her to ...

East Doc Platform | Prague Programme highlights

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East Doc Platform | Prague | March 5 – 11, 2012 East European Forum, Doc Launch Presentation, East Silver Videolibrary, Project Market Tuesday’s East Doc Platform programme offered the first part open for wide public. British theorist Mandy Rose held a lecture titled Four Categories of Collaborative Documentary in which she summarized new creative methods in the creation of documentary cross-media projects. East Silver Videolibary launched its week-long operation so it is going to ...

DIGITAL CINEMA @ Berlinale 2012 on 50 screens in the City

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The number of films screened in DCP (Digital Cinema Package) formats has risen significantly since last year’s Festival - especially at the European Film Market. The Berlinale 2012 presented a total of 659 screenings in DCP formats, as well as 627 in 35mm film and some 1,100 in diverse video formats.    For festivals worldwide – and the Berlinale in particular with its enormous programme - this development poses substantial technical, logistical and financial challenges. ...

Interview with International Movie Trailer Festival Founder Roberta Suid

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I sat down with Roberta Suid to discuss the mission of her unique Trailer Festival, a format that trully stands out from the crowded film festival circuit which I have been following for over 20 years. Our websites: filmfestivals.com and fest21.com maintain the most comprehensive directory in the world , rich of about 6000 festival entries.                          ...

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TERRACOTTA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW DATES, NEW LOGO AND A ‘FRIDAY 13th: TERROR COTTA NIGHT’ FOR 2012

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The 4th edition of Terracotta Far East Film Festival will take place in London April 12th – April 15th 2012 and will continue its support of films and emerging film-makers from across the Far East.   Terracotta Far East Film Festival curates and exhibits a selection of films from Asia which are hand-picked from the best of each years vintage.   Happily returning to the Prince Charles Cinema, in the centre of Chinatown, London, the festival is in a perfect location for an event ...

Admissions in Europe prove to be slightly down after two record years

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AFTER TWO RECORD YEARS, A SLIGHT DIP IN AUDIENCES IN EUROPE’S CINEMAS SLOWDOWN OR STOP IN THE GROWTH OF AVERAGE TICKET PRICES OVER 50% OF EUROPEAN SCREENS NOW DIGITAL   In the 31 countries where initial – not yet final - figures are available on cinema-going in 2011, from Russia to Portugal and from Ireland to Turkey, admissions prove to be slightly down after two record years: audiences stand at 1,188.6 million, compared to 1,195.9 million in 2010, with a 0.6% dip. The 1...

The Trailer Festival February 2012

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Although submissions have only just opened, we have already selected 2 trailers for our 2012 festival.  One is a completed feature film about the impact of war on the military and their families long after the soldiers have come home.  The other is about the struggle Kenyans have to get fresh water.  It's told through the eyes of a young girl who is quite enchanting. We're looking forward to reviewing more great work.  ...

2011 Mile High Horror Film Festival Trailer Video!

This is the official trailer video for the 2011 Mile High Horror Film Festival, which took place October 7-9 at the Starz Film Center in Denver, Colorado. Thank you Idea Spring Editing for doing a fabulous job on this video! http://www.ideaspringediting.com/

2012 New Orleans Film Festival Call for Entries

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OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES - 20120 New Orleans Film Festival Full Details on Withoutabox CATEGORIES Narrative Feature: Fiction films that are 40 minutes or longer. Narrative Short: Fiction films that are 39 minutes or less. Animation: Projects 39 minutes or less, animated by any means. Experimental: Projects that are 30 minutes or less and explore new and creative uses of film and video, whether in technique, form, or both. Documentary Feature: Non-fiction films that are 40 minutes or l...

New York Fashion Week CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Fall 2012 Collection

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By Maria Esteves – February 17, 2012 New York Fashion Week CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Fall 2012 Runway Show was held at Eyebeam Atelier, Saturday, February 11, 4:00 PM. Siriano Fall 2012 collection was inspired by Frank R. Strayer 1933 film “The Vampire Bat,” starring Fay Wray. His beautiful and sophisticated collection included silk crepe dresses, long evening skirts, blouses, tops, capes, and leather jackets in black, white, burgundy and grey croco. Siriano featured his unique and elegant Pay...

THE TRAILER FESTIVAL

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Submissions are now open for the third Trailer Festival. This event is quite unique - only the film industry attend, and the sole focus is on sales.   So far we have had over 200 requests for DVDs and scripts, and 11 deals.    ...

POSTER COMPETITION 60TH SAN SEBASTIAN FESTIVAL

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The San Sebastian Festival calls its first online competition for posters to provide the official image of its 60th edition. The competition is open to all designers who wish to present their proposals and the public will vote for their favourite posters. A jury will choose the winner from the posters to receive most votes and prizes will be drawn among voters of the winning proposals.    COMPETITION TIMELINE • Submission and presentation of proposals: February 1...

FESPACO winner PEGASE (2011) screening at MOMA, NY

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  MOMA ‘Global Lens’ Focuses on Moroccan film ‘PEGASE’ (2010). ‘Global Lens’, 2012 is a selection of ten films which screened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art gallery (MoMA) from January 12–28 as part of an effort between MoMA and The Global Film Initiative (GFI) to raise international awareness to developing cultures of cinema from politically and economically challenged countries. One of these films was ‘PEGASE’ (Morocco, 2010), the FESPACO (Pan-Africa...

INTERNATIONAL MOVIE TRAILER FESTIVAL: the trailer

  Preview Your Dreams is a movie trailer contest with a $5,000 grand prize. You are invited to submit a trailer for a movie you've made...or a trailer for a movie you dream of making. This preview is for a "Best of the Contest" reel that will play at festival around the world. Deadline for entries is September 30, 2010. Visit www.imtf.biz for online entry form and information

Submit your trailer to win cash from the International Movie Trailer Festival

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INTERNATIONAL MOVIE TRAILER FESTIVAL is  the first online movie trailer competition running June 1 -30, 2012. Everywhere at www.imtf.biz Submit now until March 31, 2012. Deadline coming: Enter your trailer by 3/31/12 to win a $5000 Grand Prize at http://imtf.biz. For students. there is a $500 prize.   Got a trailer? The Third Annual INTERNATIONAL MOVIE TRAILER FESTIVAL (IMTF) celebrates the art of the movie trailer. Entrants are invited to su...

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