On the 18th of May Cannes will host its third annual "Film Finance Forum."
But what exactly is "The Film Finance Forum" exactly?
The Film Finance Forum was born when the financial market collapsed for the first time. The forum was then created, bringing together the world’s highest level of entertainment and financial authorities to discuss the impact of the film industry on the global economy.
The emphasis of the forum is mainly on the...
Oscar winner Kim Basinger, Oscar Nominee Mickey Rourke, Anne Heche, Mbong Amata, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Enyinna Nwigwe tells this story of greed, murder and corruption pitted against human and environmental issues.
Based on true events, Black November is written and directed by Nigerian director, Jeta Amata, who exposes the struggle of a Niger Delta community against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation.
Cannes pr...
DE ROUILLE ET D'OS
SYNOPSIS
Ali suddenly finds himself in charge of Sam, his 5 years old
son that he barely knows. Penniless and without friends, he leaves the north of
France to seek shelter at his sister’s in Antibes. Even though she and her
husband do not have much money, they make a room for them in their garage and
take care of Sam.
Ali finds work as a bouncer at a local nightclub. After diffusing a fight one
evening, he meets Stephanie a beautifu...
BAAD EL MAWKEAA (AFTER THE BATTLE)
SYNOPSIS:
Mahmoud was one of the horsemen coerced by lowly henchmen
for Mubarak's regime into carrying out attacks on protesters in Tahrir Square
on February 2, 2011.
He has since lost his job. Humiliated and ostracized, he
lives near the Pyramids with his wife and sons.
His family is on the brink of despair when he meets Reem,
a secular Egyptian divorcee who works in advertising.
She is a fervent revolutiona...
The Cannes Film Festival commences as the stars walk the red carpet to see the film Moonrise Kingdom, directed by Wes Anderson.
Photo by Lillian Schrock
ULTRA presents Jalpari, The Desert Mermaid at the 65th Cannes Film Festival
From the director of the award-winning 'I am Kalam' comes an adventure of a girl who "will dare to go where no girl has ever gone before".
SYNOPSIS:
A well-heeled familyfrom the tiny neighborhood of New Delhi travels from the city through dusty roads that lead into the village in Haryana, far out and buried in the debris of the ...
Take a virtual seat for the 65th Cannes Film Festival a live stream event from the Majestic Hotel!
Join us from any remote location or even your very own living room - as we film live via online live streaming - for an exclusive Screen International insider's perspective and behind-the-scenes, full-access pass to interviews, roundtables and a wealth of rich media content in PDF presentations and documents of working examples of film finance from Cannes Eco 2012 while on location...
Synopsis
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore - and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in every which way.
Wes ANDERSON Credits
Wes ANDERSON - Director
Wes ANDERSON - Screenplay
Roman COPPOLA -...
As the hype starts to pick up momentum, the Urban Culturalist is primed to find the gems of Festival de Cannes 2012. Finishing off my breakfast of bloody mary's and egg and sausage sandwich, I wonder... Will I meet the great Wes Anderson, or get to shake the hand of the phenomenal Philip Kaufman and silver screen legend Norman Lloyd...? Will my business hero of all time, Sir Richard Branson, invite me to the Virgin Goes to Space Party? Probably not... but you never know. Anyone who has been will...
The following musical films are now in line up for Cannes Market 2012:
1. The Cal Crew (Caucasian Love Returned)
2. The Cursed Riddles Of California
3. Vancouver Midnight Movies
1.The Cal Crew (Caucasian Love Returned):
http://youtu.be/3uY6-XmCa_I
2. The Cursed Riddles Of California
http://youtu.be/0x7N-ppKzIU
3.Vancouver Midnight Movies
http://youtu.be/V0_tMWpDYrA
The Cal Crew (Caucasian Love Return...
CANNES FILM SELECTION 'ONE FOR THE ROAD' TO PLAY PFF
April 7, 2012
Phenom Film Fest 2012
Phenom Film Fest (PFF) will be screening the Stephen King short adaptation "ONE FOR THE ROAD", directed by Paul Ward and produced by cult horror director Tim Sullivan. A sequel to Stephen King's "SALEM'S LOT", the film, starring Reggie Bannister of PHANTASM fame, was accepted into this years CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.
In addition, PFF will be screening Tim Sullivan's other festival h...
The countdown has started, only five days to go until an event with one of the biggest media coverage in the world begins. The 2012 Cannes International Film Festival will commence May 16th, and conclude on May 27t. Our team from ÉCU will be there bringing our independent flavour, so be sure not to miss this prestigious annual event.
The Cannes Film festival is an excellent opportunity for ÉCU to bring to light both our strong commitment towards quality cinema, our skilled filmmakers,...
Parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival, la Semaine de la Critique has steadfastly remained true to its tradition of discovering new talents. Ever since it was conceived by the French Union of Film Critics in 1962, the objective of la Semaine de la Critique has been to showcase first and second feature films by directors from all over the world. Bernardo Bertolucci, Jean Eustache, Otar Iosseliani, Ken Loach, Wong Kar Wai, Jacques Audiard, or even Arnaud Desplechin all started a...
Whereas the Official Selection for feature films will be presented on Thursday 19 April, the Official Selection for short films is being unveiled in an exclusive preview.
The Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury, presided over by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, will reward the best films from the Short Film Competition and the Cinéfondation Selection.
Short Films Competition
Competing for the 2012 Short Film Palme d'or, ten films have been selected from among the 4,500 films that were submitted...
Every Monday, I google myself. It's
amazing to me how many fests never let you know you made it "in". Today,
I found another one. In June of last year (2011), we played the Notturno
Festival in Caserta (suburb of Naples, Italy):
http://www.notturnofestival.it/?p=526
I'm now trying to figure out if we won anything. ;-) (We were a finalist for their Lumier Noire Award.)
36 fests and counting...;-)
Dawn
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"A.L.I.C.E." has been accepted into its 35th festival. The film will play the Visionaria Film Festival in Siena, Italy in the international competition from April 14-21, 2012.
http://www.visionaria.eu/eng/concorso.php
"A.L.I.C.E." is represented by Ouat Media of Toronto. For more info on broadcast sales, please contact Fred Joubaud at fred.joubaud@ouatmedia.com
For more information on the film, please visit: http://www.dawnwestlake.com
...
Filmfestivals.com and Marché du Film are happy to suggest this half price
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WHO WOULD BE FIRST TIME VISITORS.
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MOONRISE KINGDOM by Wes Anderson is the opening film of the 65th Festival de Cannes and in all the cinemas in France
MOONRISE KINGDOM, the new film by American Wes Anderson, will open the 65th Festival de Cannes on Wednesday, 16 May in the Grand théâtre Lumière of the Palais des Festivals, with the Jury presided over by Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti in attendance.
Produced by Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson for Focus Features a...
2nd Malatya International Film Festival, held from 18th to 24th November 2011, will be screening a special selection of impeccable movies under the title of ‘Panorama’. Including the Dardenne Brother’s ‘THE KID WITH A BIKE’ which shared the ‘Grand Jury Prix’ with Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA’ at Cannes this year, the Festival will also be showcasing the critically acclaimed other samples of the World Cinema.
With the support of the Malaty...
NEW SUBMISSION TO ÉCU 2012 - Family feuds, grief, loss, and ultimately redemption come together in “Sweet Focus”. But is it enough to win at ÉCU 2012? Check out the trailer! /// Nouvelle soumission à l’ÉCU 2012 - les querelles familiales, le deuil, la perte, et finalement la rédemption sont réunis dans «Sweet Focus ». C’est suffisant à gagner à l’ÉCU 2012 ? Regardez la bande-annonce!
"A.L.I.C.E." will play the Mestre Film Festival just outside of Venice, Italy on October 14th, 2011. The film stars five-time Emmy Award winner Joey D'Auria, Aketza Lopez (formerly of MTV-Europe), Second City's David Razowsky, and the film's writer/director, Dawn Westlake. Cinematography was done by Milan-based DP Francesco Uboldi. Editing by Brandon Bondehagen. Original music was provided by Gregory Johnson. Two of the film's tracks, "The Rose" and "Dark Star", c...
