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MANHATTAN SHORT 2016 Calling For Entries 

 

 

Regular Deadline July 31st

Over 250 Cinemas Across 6 Continents Unite for One Week for One Film Festival.  MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival’s Official Call for entries. Deadline July 31, 2016.

Filmmakers have until the end of July to get their films in if they wish to be part of the 19th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival set to take place in over 250 cinemas spanning 6 continents between Sept 23-Oct 2, 2016. Over 100,000 film lovers will not only view the finalists but will judge them as well with votes being sent through to NYC where the winner will be announced on Oct 2, 2016.  Films must be 20 minutes under in length. – Click here to enter:

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Urbanworld Film Festival September 21 - 25, 2016 


May 27 Late Deadline

 

Submissions for the 20th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, to be held September 21 - 25 2016 in NYC are OPEN!! The five-day festival includes narrative features, documentaries, short films, spotlight screenings and conversations, live staged screenplay readings, the Urbanworld Digital track focused on digital and social media, and Urbanworld Music, which highlights emerging talent in live performances during after party events. Go to urbanworld.org to submit today!

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San Antonio Film Festival SAFILM  July 26 – 31, 2016

The largest festival in South Texas, the 22nd San Antonio Film Festival garners extensive local media attention and rave reviews. Industry and community leaders champion the festival for its diverse and exciting program.  SAFILM has a strong reputation for uncovering cinematic treasures every year with an amazing lineup of narrative, animation, documentary and experimental shorts and features. SAFILM works with the top local hotels for special rates for our guests. 

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Fan Boy Festival July 15 - August 26, 2016

Regular deadline July 1st

2016 Fan Boy Film Festival Awarding 16K+ in Prizes

Submissions are NOW open at www.FanBoyFilmFestival.com

Over $16,000 in Cash Prizes to be awarded to filmmakers!

NO Submission fee to enter. SUBMISSION DEADLINE is July 1st. FESTIVAL DATES JULY 15th-AUGUST 26th.

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Hollyshorts Film Festival

August 11 – 20, 2016

 

Regular Deadline: April 8, 2016

The 12th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 11-20, 2016 at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, is now accepting submissions.  HSFF, 4 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, has featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. 

In 2015, HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $60,000 in post services for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial, and $15,000 Grand Prize cash .  www.hollyshorts.com

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WoFF: World of Film International Festival September 29 – October 2, 2016

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In 2016, WoFF returns for its third edition with great energy and ideas, generated from a wonderful 2015 festival.

Our focus remains on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in our two main sections, First Features and The Female Perspective, respectively.

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World Premiere of Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin

You are cordially invited to attend the world premiere of our film in Cannes May 17. An artistic journey between fiction and documentary film at the same time, throughout space, time, dimensions, light and music, that are conducting through the full sequence to a live experience of Enoc the Resplendent Stargate Energy® Screening in Cannes May 17 1.30 PM Les Arcades 1 May 17  6pm Olympia 2 Kindly confirm : marketing@enoctherresplendent.com  Schedule your meeting in...

 

 

 

"Captain Fantastic" selected as Opening Night Film; "Strike a Pose" to close The Provincetown International Film Festival

 

The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) announced today its lineup of Opening and Closing night films, spotlight selections, special screenings and narrative and documentary features for its 18th edition, running June 15-19, in Provincetown, MA. The Opening Night film will be Matt Ross' CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, starring Viggo Mortensen. Closing Night film will be the Madonna dance documentary STRIKE A POSE. Spotlight films are POLITICAL ANIMALS, directed by Jonah Markowitz and Tracy Wa...

 

 

The Shonku Diaries - A Unicorn Adventure by Varsha Bansal - Animaze Daze in Cannes Winner

  10 year old Mo & 13 year old Melody seek the help of their father’s dear friend, scientist & explorer Professor Shonku to find their missing father left earlier on a quest in search of the unicorn. En route they experience fantastical exploits & adventures that take them into opulent depths of the Himalayas, which are aided by a trail of clues. Feature film: 01:28:00 KAMAL BANSAL Director   Satyajit Ray Writer   K...

 

 

Revolution will play at the 5th International Green Film Festival of Iran

After a 10-year gap in the International Green Film Festival, in 2014 which named: “the year of Economy and Culture with national will and management”, the Iranian Department of Environment decided to revive the festival as a substantial cultural movement for protecting the environment. It was decided that the festival should be organized by an NGO. Among the candidates, Green Civilization, Artists protecting the Environment was honored to be selected as the executive organizer of ...

 

 

Revolution to open the Sustainable World Film Festival July 24

We strive, through the artistic pursuit of dynamic filmmaking, to inspire our global community to unite in compassionate action towards preservation, protection and restoration of our magnificent planet and all the living beings who share it.   Please plan to join us for our inaugural event on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Denver, CO as we begin to further a vision of harmonious living through creative collaboration. We have reserved The Oriental Theater (our incredible partners a...

 

 

Feature films in Competition in Annecy

Feature films in competition 25 April New Zealand - Leanne POOLEY   Feature films in competition La Guerre des tuques 3D Canada - Jean-François POULIOT, François BRISSON   Feature films in competition La Jeune Fille sans mains France - Sébastien LAUDENBACH ...

 

 

Bilal Selected at Annecy, biggest Animation Market and Film Festival in the world

1,000 years ago, a boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior was abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history. ...

 

 

PUFF Presents a Pre-Release Screening of LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE

The Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFF) presents a pre-release screening of the anthology film, LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE. The FREE screening is being held on May 14, 2016 at CineMug on 1607 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA. The event starts at 8pm and is BYOB with $2 corkage fee.   LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE follows the cast of Dr. Nasty's Cavalcade of Horror as they embark on a late night television filming session that erupts in bloody chaos. The horror anthology is directed and ...

 

 

PUFF 2016 Call for Entires

The Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFF) is now accepting feature length and short film submissions for 2016. The first year film festival aims to bring independent genre films to Center City Philadelphia.   Run by Fangoria writer Madeleine Koestner  and longtime pop culture blogger Alex Gardner, PUFF has been hosting monthly screenings at one of Philly's last video rental shops, CineMug. These screenings will culminate in a weekend-long festival that will feature a networki...

 

 

Seeking Volunteers and Interns for the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival June 1-9, 2016

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are undoubtedly the foundation of the LA Film Festival. With over 200 screenings and events held over 9 days, the Festival would not be able to function without Volunteers holding a variety of pivotal roles. Not only do Volunteers work behind the scenes, they are also at the forefront of the Festival, ensuring that our filmmakers and guests have a truly enjoyable experience. Whether it’s working in theater operations, answering ticketing questions or setting up Q&am...

 

Not Your Skin Trans Documentary Is Brym's New Film Project

Brym's new documentary takes on a touchy subject We are all by now somewhat familiar with some of the more visible transgender personalities in our society. Who are they really and what does it mean to be transgender? Since her first feature film Butterflies (2009), director Ester Brym have not stopped and this will be her 4th documentary film. She is currently in production and raising money to finish the project by the end of this year. The film follows ordinary men and women wh...

 

 

Save the date: Tuesday, May 17th is DOC DAY in Cannes!

 

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, May 17th is DOC DAY in Cannes! Be sure to mark your agenda for this entire day dedicated to documentary cinema, with a full afternoon of discussions and presentations by captivating filmmakers and top-ranked industry professionals. Rising global awareness on social justice issues through documentary filmmaking will constitute the core subject of this afternoon of talks and sneak previews. Right after, the Doc Lovers Mixer will joyfully close the day at ...

 

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BILAL Premiering in Cannes May 14 and Annecy

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero - Market Premiere in Cannes May 14, 2016

Starring: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Ian McShane China Anne McClain Jacob Latimore Michael Gross Thomas Nicholas Mark Rolston Cynthia Kaye Fred Tatasciore

Directed By: Khurram Alavi and Ayman Jamal 

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family - 105 minutes - United Arab Emirates, USA

 

Release Date: Fall 2016

 

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Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin Premiering in Cannes

World premiere of our film in Cannes May 17.

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The Shonku Diaries - A Unicorn Adventure by Kamal Bansal Written by Satyajit Ray
Animaze Daze in Cannes Winner

10 year old Mo & 13 year old Melody seek the help of their father’s dear friend, scientist & explorer Professor Shonku to find their missing father left earlier on a quest in search of the unicorn. En route they experience fantastical exploits & adventures that take them into opulent depths of the Himalayas, which are aided by a trail of clues.

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Paranoid Girls 

Paranoid Girls Comedy by Pedro del Santo was qualified for Oscar selection running for best film, best original song...

Ana, Paula and Veronica become fascinated by modeling and the life that it offers. Yet, they gradually begin to discover the dark side of fashion hidden behind the fame and glamour of the spotlights. The women experience downfall as they engage with an antagonistic photographer who drags models into a high stakes abyss of danger. The women learn to value friendship over the lures of fashion pitfalls and enjoy life's simplicities in the end.

 

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Revolution by Rob Stewart (Sharkwater) 

over 40 festival wins so far

Eco Documentary feature film by Rob Stewart April 2015, 82 minutes (Sharkwater)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER (36 festival wins) documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.

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Get Happy by Manoj Annadurai 

Feature Feel Good Movie  - World premiered in Montreal World Film Festival Winner best romantic comedy in Manhattan Fest

 

Charlie Kane can’t catch a break. He grew into a man who expects the worse out of life and gets it. But that changes when, by chance, he meets a bright, sunny sprite of a woman named Holly who turns him from a dour drip into someone finally allowing himself to be happy.Then a bus flattens her before Charlie eyes. Charlie opts for suicide but can’t even successfully give up on life. Left with no other choice, he adopts Holly’s ethos of positivity and just decides to be happy... by ignoring all the bad things in life. But his cynical best friend isn’t buying Charlie’s new-found happiness and sets out to save Charlie by making him miserable again. 

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Full Program Announced for Annecy 2016: Out of Competition films

    Feature Films out of competition Bad Cat Turkey - Mehmet KURTULUS, Ayse ÜNAL   Feature Films out of competition Bilal United Arab Emirates - Aiman JAMAL, Khurram H. ALAVI   Feature Films out of competition Capture the Flag Spain - Enrique GATO BORREGÁN ...

 

 

New York: KINO! 2016 German Film Festival

From April – 7-14 the independent KINO festival premiered twelve German features and a new short film section with 10 productions complemented by talks from attending German filmmakers, Q&A sessions, and receptions. Held for the third time it is one of the few US festivals focusing on German films. KINO 2016 was supported by Bertelsmann, the German Information Center and other sources.  A special event presented the first US screening of the digitally restored famed 1920 German ...

 

 

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Winners of the 2016 'Golden Reel Awards' @ Tiburon International Film Festival

The winners of the 2016 'Golden Reel Awards' were announced at the 15th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival during a ceremony in Tiburon.   Best Film: Demimonde [Hungary] Best Director: Attila Szász, for: Demimonde [Hungary] Best Actor: János Kulka, for: Demimonde [Hungary] Best Actress: Sareh Bayat, for: Oblivion Season [Iran] Best Documentary: Humberto, directe

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Wil Johnson to be honoured with British Urban Film Festival award‏

London, 9 May 2016: The British Urban Film Festival will hon...

 

Kevin Dillon and DeRon Horton cast in “Dirt” – the latest film from Forrest Lucas and Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment

 

“Dirt” – the latest film from Forrest Lucas and Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment, has found its leads in Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominee Kevin Dillon (HBO’s “Entourage,” ‘The Throaways”) and DeRon Horton (“Dirty Grandpa’).   Starring alongside Dillon and Horton are Christina Moore (“Running Wild”, “Searching For Fortune”), Matthew Glave (“Argo,” Bravo’s “Girlfriends'...

 

 

Hungarian National Film Fund team in Cannes

 

VISIT the Hungarian Pavilion @ Int’l Village Riviera #137 Phone: +33 (0) 493 99 87 78   HNFF World Sales / Riviera E16 LOVE /Szerelem by Károly Makk – Cannes Classics   15 May 10 p.m. Théâtre Buñuel PREMIERE KÁROLY MAKK will be in attendance   One of the 12 Best Hungarian Films of All Time voted by the Hungarian Film Critics’ Association in Budapest in 2000   International premiere of the original ver...

 

Kate Beckinsale Is For Fangirls Too In Love And Friendship, Whit Stillman’s A+ Austen Romp

By Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent “It is a truth universally acknowledged” that Jane Austen (1775-1817) will be source material in the foreseeable forever, but it is actually surprising that director Whit Stillman (Last Days of Disco, Metropolitan) has so nailed her work in his new film “Love & Friendship,” that lead Kate Beckinsale should be Oscar-worthy for 2016.  And while giddy Fanboys still own Beckinsale for her sleek, sexy turn in the &ld...

 

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Uranium Film Festival Premiere in Hollywood was a Blast

Press Release: International Uranium Film Festival rocked in Los Angeles    Rio de Janeiro / Los Angeles / May 2nd - In its 6th year, the International Uranium Film Festival, the Atomic Age Cinema Fest was held for the first time in Hollywood. Highlight of the premiere in the famous Raleigh Studios Hollywood April 27th was the award winning docudrama "The Man Who Saved The World", presented by `Braveheart´ executive producer Steve McEveety. After the screenin...

 

 

 

Sujata Mehta: Teaching grandma to suck eggs

Sujata Mehta: Teaching grandma to suck eggs Yesteryear film actress and popular stage performer Sujata Mehta is someone known to me from the 1980s. Her husband, Latesh Shah, is known me perhaps a little longer. Both were stage actors, with Latesh also being a gifted director. Both won prizes at inter-college short play competitions, including those organised by the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), where I had occasion to serve as judge. Sujata got film breaks, like Pratighaat...

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“TOMORROW’S TALENT” Ceremony Celebrates Animation Talents.

“TOMORROW’S TALENT” CEREMONY WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 2016 – PALAIS DES FESTIVALS, Cannes   Filmfestivals.com and Animation Day in Cannes partnered with Tomorrow's Talent to bring you this invitation to Celebrate Animation Talents: The second “Tomorrow’s talent” ceremony will take place on Wednesday 11th May 2016 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.  Established in 2015 by Sunny Media Ltd to reward movie animation professionals with high po...

 

 

Winning Films in 12 Categories Announced at SFFF GGA Celebration In San Francisco

 

This evening the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 21 - May 5), presented by the San Francisco Film Society, announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Award (GGA) competitions at an event held at Gray Area. This year the Festival awarded nearly $40,000 in prizes to emerging and established filmmakers. For nearly 60 years, SFIFF's Golden Gate Awards have honored deserving filmmakers and their projects, hera...

 

 

Award Winners and Pictures from Sunscreen 2016!

 

 

Selection of Animaze Daze in Cannes revealed

Scapegoat by Gal Haklay & Shulamit Tajer 8:30  The clock makers dream by Cashell Horgan Dream 13:03   Maze Without Walls by Cecilia Gragnani 4:22 Morning Coffee by tracy miller-robbins  1:00 Borrowed Time by Amanda Jones 6:45 Lucky and the Pirates by Karen Goldfarb  19:00  The adventures of nuku by jairo carrillo 01:10:10 trailer 1:30 Fantasy on Sarabanda by Gudbjorg Hlin Gudmundsdottir 5:10 teaser 0:58 20 Coups de pied by Dimitar...

 

 

 

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Septième édition du Gala des PRIX NUMIX Le rendez-vous de l’année pour les créateurs du numérique du Québec

 

La soirée des PRIX NUMIX 2016 s’est déroulée au Monument-National devant un parterre composé des principaux acteurs de l'industrie des médias numériques du Québec. Le Gala a été animé par l’humoriste Yannick de Martino, qui a su transporter joyeusement son public avec l’humour et le sarcasme qu’on lui connait dans «le monde merveilleux du numérique». Le GRAND PRIX NUMIX 2016 du Fonds des médias du Canada a été décerné cette...

 

 

La Leçon de cinéma de William Friedkin à Cannes

 

William Friedkin © Pat York   La Leçon de Cinéma du 69e Festival de Cannes sera donnée par le cinéaste américain William Friedkin. Après Martin Scorsese, Nanni Moretti, Wong Kar-wai, Quentin Tarantino, Marco Bellocchio ou encore Philip Kaufman et Jacques Audiard, il sera sur la scène de la salle Buñuel du Palais des Festivals pour dialoguer avec le public dans une rencontre animée par le critique Michel Ciment. ...

 

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Annecy Goes to Cannes 16 Mai 10h-12h (Bory – Palais K)

DES WIPS A CANNES   Après les Goes to Cannes de Dubaï et Guadalajara, un plus grand nombre de Works-In-Progress seront présentés pendant le Marché du Film 2016 en partenariat avec des festivals de renom. Cette année les projections ne présenteront pas seulement des films de nouvelles régions du monde mais aussi d’autres genres comme des films d’animation !  ...

 

Palmarès BIFFF 2016
Le jury International (Jaume Balaguero, Bai Ling, Marc Caro, Luigi Cozzi et Jasna Kohoutova) a décidé de récompenser les films suivants : -Mention spéciale pour THE ARTI: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS de Huang Wen Chang -Corbeau d'Argent : SEOUL STATION de Yeon Sang-ho -Corbeau d'Argent : THE PHONE de Bong-joo Kim -Corbeau d'Or : I AM A HERO de Shinsuke Sato   Le jury Européen (Olivier Mortagne, Monique Licht, Nancy Ngoma, Fre...

 

Palmarès du Festival de Brives

 

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Inauguration du Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève (FIFOG)

La cérémonie d'ouverture du FIFOG a eu lieu aujourd'hui au Palais Eynard à Genève. L’ouverture a été marquée par la projection du film algérien Fadhma N’Soumer en présence de son réalisateur Belkacem Hadjadj. En parallèle est projeté le tr...

 

Palmarès Festival international du film d'environnement 2016

 

Palmarès Fife Île-de-France 2016       LA 33ème EDITION DU FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D'ENVIRONNEMENT, organisée par la région Île-de-France, s'est clôturée ce mardi 12 avril, en présence de l'ensemble des jurys, et du parrain du festival, Jean Louis Etienne. DOCUMENTAIRES LONGS MÉTRAGES Le jury documentaires longs métrages, présidé par Luc Jacquet, accompagné ...

 

Palmarès du Festival du cinéma brésilien de Paris (5-12 avril 2016)

18e édition du  Festival du cinéma brésilien de Paris  Cinéma L'Arlequin (6e) du 5 au 12 avril 2016   PALMARES Chaque année, le public du festival du cinéma brésilien de Paris e...

 

Finalistes des PRIX NUMIX 2016

 

PRIX NUMIX 2016 Dévoilement des finalistes Montréal, 4 avril 2016 — C’est avec beaucoup de plaisir et de fierté que le Regroupement des producteurs multimédia (RPM) dévoile les finalistes en nomination pour les PRIX NUMIX 2016. Les 24 membres du jury sous la présidence de Michel G Desjardins, directeur général de L'inis, ont sélectionné 69 finalistes parmi plus de 160 pièces soumises parmi les cinq gra...

 

Des activités pour tous les sens ! au 32e Festival VUES D'AFRIQUE !

 

LE 32e FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE CINÉMA VUES D’AFRIQUE   Petits et grands sont attendus à la Cinémathèque québécoise, du 17 au 24 avril prochain, afin de célébrer le 7e art africain et créole autour de rendez-vous divertissants.  Le Festival international de cinéma Vues d’Afrique devient pour ses 32 ans un happening cool et multi sensoriel. Une expérience sous l’impulsion du plaisir sous to...

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MANHATTAN SHORT 2016 Calling For Entries 

 

 

Regular Deadline July 31st

Over 250 Cinemas Across 6 Continents Unite for One Week for One Film Festival.  MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival’s Official Call for entries. Deadline July 31, 2016.

Filmmakers have until the end of July to get their films in if they wish to be part of the 19th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival set to take place in over 250 cinemas spanning 6 continents between Sept 23-Oct 2, 2016. Over 100,000 film lovers will not only view the finalists but will judge them as well with votes being sent through to NYC where the winner will be announced on Oct 2, 2016.  Films must be 20 minutes under in length. – Click here to enter:

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Urbanworld Film Festival September 21 - 25, 2016 


May 27 Late Deadline

 

Submissions for the 20th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, to be held September 21 - 25 2016 in NYC are OPEN!! The five-day festival includes narrative features, documentaries, short films, spotlight screenings and conversations, live staged screenplay readings, the Urbanworld Digital track focused on digital and social media, and Urbanworld Music, which highlights emerging talent in live performances during after party events. Go to urbanworld.org to submit today!

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San Antonio Film Festival SAFILM  July 26 – 31, 2016

April 29 Extended deadline
The largest festival in South Texas, the 22nd San Antonio Film Festival garners extensive local media attention and rave reviews. Industry and community leaders champion the festival for its diverse and exciting program.  SAFILM has a strong reputation for uncovering cinematic treasures every year with an amazing lineup of narrative, animation, documentary and experimental shorts and features. SAFILM works with the top local hotels for special rates for our guests. 

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Fan Boy Festival July 15 - August 26, 2016

Regular deadline July 1st

2016 Fan Boy Film Festival Awarding 16K+ in Prizes

Submissions are NOW open at www.FanBoyFilmFestival.com

Over $16,000 in Cash Prizes to be awarded to filmmakers!

NO Submission fee to enter. SUBMISSION DEADLINE is July 1st. FESTIVAL DATES JULY 15th-AUGUST 26th.

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The International Black Film Festival (IBFF) October 5 – 9, 2016

Late Deadline – April 30, 2016

Through the art of film, we celebrate the richness, diversity and creativity of storytelling for the cultural enrichment, progression and education of communities worldwide.

Each year the International Black Film Festival (IBFF) invites filmmakers from all over the globe to submit their projects to be considered as an “official selection” during the festival. Judges select films to be screened to a energetic festival participants. Filmmakers take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the audience and share their personal journey about their film project via Q&A sessions and networking events.  

Awards are given in the following categories: Best Documentary, Best Short, Best Feature, Best Animation, Best of the Festival, Audience Choice, Best International Film, Honorable Mention, Best Faith-Based Film, Best Student Film, Best Web Series, Best of Tennessee.

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Animaze Daze in Cannes Screenings @ Animation Day in Cannes May 18 

Regular Deadline is APRIL 30

Submit your best short animated films  for a screening May18th at Cannes Film Festival.
Enjoy industry visibility in front of the animation professionals attending Cannes during Animation Day in Cannes (second edition). take advantage of free promotion to buyers and media on our Animation Day in Cannes Newsletters, animation Day in Cannes website, filmfestivals.com pages dedicated to Animation Day in Cannes  and our Youtube  channel, which will be offered for buyers and Media.

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Hollyshorts Film Festival

August 11 – 20, 2016

 

Regular Deadline: April 8, 2016

The 12th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 11-20, 2016 at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, is now accepting submissions.  HSFF, 4 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, has featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. 

In 2015, HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $60,000 in post services for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial, and $15,000 Grand Prize cash .  www.hollyshorts.com

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WoFF: World of Film International Festival September 29 – October 2, 2016

May 15 Late deadline

In 2016, WoFF returns for its third edition with great energy and ideas, generated from a wonderful 2015 festival.

Our focus remains on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in our two main sections, First Features and The Female Perspective, respectively.

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Animaze 2016 Montreal International Animation Film Festival  August 18th - 21st, 2016.

Submit by June 17, 2016

Montreal  International Animation Film Festival FESTIVAL DATES June 2-5 2016 Montreal Canada Le MIAFF! is a people's film festival and industry conference dedicated to the art of animation for film and technology.  All genres and forms are welcome. Awards & Prizes Software and other award prizes. Visibility in our travelling shows in Berlin, Cannes, Annecy, Glasgow and more. Check 2015 fantastic programming on the website.

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Paranoid Girls 

Paranoid Girls Comedy by Pedro del Santo was qualified for Oscar selection running for best film, best original song...

Ana, Paula and Veronica become fascinated by modeling and the life that it offers. Yet, they gradually begin to discover the dark side of fashion hidden behind the fame and glamour of the spotlights. The women experience downfall as they engage with an antagonistic photographer who drags models into a high stakes abyss of danger. The women learn to value friendship over the lures of fashion pitfalls and enjoy life's simplicities in the end.

 

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Revolution by Rob Stewart (Sharkwater) 

over 40 festival wins so far

Eco Documentary feature film by Rob Stewart April 2015, 82 minutes (Sharkwater)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER (36 festival wins) documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.

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Get Happy by Manoj Annadurai 

Feature Feel Good Movie  - World premiered in Montreal World Film Festival Winner best romantic comedy in Manhattan Fest

 

Charlie Kane can’t catch a break. He grew into a man who expects the worse out of life and gets it. But that changes when, by chance, he meets a bright, sunny sprite of a woman named Holly who turns him from a dour drip into someone finally allowing himself to be happy.Then a bus flattens her before Charlie eyes. Charlie opts for suicide but can’t even successfully give up on life. Left with no other choice, he adopts Holly’s ethos of positivity and just decides to be happy... by ignoring all the bad things in life. But his cynical best friend isn’t buying Charlie’s new-found happiness and sets out to save Charlie by making him miserable again. 

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Woody Allen opens Cannes May 11, then SIFF May 19 in Seattle

 

The Opening Night Gala of the 2016 Seattle International Film Festival on Thursday, May 19 will feature the North American premiere of Amazon Studios’ Café Society, the newest film from legendary director Woody Allen. The Festival’s Opening Night Red Carpet Gala will take place at the prestigious 3,000 seat Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center with a celebratory party to...

 

19 x World at the Krakow Film Festival Doc competition

Who's Gonna Love Me Now dir  Tomer Heymann Barak Heymann For the tenth time, the best documentary films from around the world will vie for the Golden Horn award at Krakow Film Festival. After a long and exciting selection, 19 films from three continents are invited to participate in this competition. Among them, there are four films produced in Poland.   56th Krakow Film Festival starts with the international premiere of the film by Piotr Stasik - "21 x New York Ci...

 

Bilal to have a gala screening in Cannes at Olympia May 14

Gala screening with red carpet by invitation only. More market screenings will be held at Lerins 3 May 15 and  May 17 at 6 pm ...

 

 

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18th Annual MiFo Film Festival: April 22-May 1

CURTAIN TO RISE ON 18TH ANNUAL MiFo LGBT FILM FESTIVAL: APRIL 22 10-day festival features 80+ films from 28 countries and fun-filled events   (April 13, 2016) – The curtain will rise on the MiFo LGBT Film Festival’s Miami edition on Friday, April 22, kicking off a 10-day festival with more than 80 films from 28 countries, an unprecedented number of premieres and a spectacular lineup of special events. Presented by Celebrity Cruises, Gilead and SHOWTIME, MiFo runs April 22...

 

The Filmmaker Welcome Party

the Filmmaker Welcome Party during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at Diamond Horseshoe on April 15, 2016 in New York City. ...

 

 

Filmmaker Welcome Party - 2016 Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival 2016 hosted New York filmmakers at the Welcome Party Photograph: © Mustafa ÖNDER, mustafaonder.com

Producers Reception - 2016 Tribeca Film Festival

 

Mustafa ÖNDER, NYC Guests enjoy the beautiful view of NYC at the Producers Reception during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2016 in New York City.   Photograph: © Mustafa ÖNDER, mustafaonder.com ...

 

 

TFI Interactive at Tribeca

 

TFI Interactive, with the support of the Ford Foundation, assembles the brightest thinkers and innovators for an all-day forum that explores storytelling in the digital age. The Interactive Playground connects participants with a selection of groundbreaking projects.   During TFI Interactive, participants come together to explore how the evolving digital world is impacting their industries and the art of storytelling. Key speakers and skilled media artists give a series of short talks t...

 

 

IFFBoston: Lucky 13

IFFBoston is more than just a spring festival.  For more than 13 years, it has grown into the best way to experience independent film in, around, and about Boston. It starts with the main hosting venues.  The Somerville, Brattle, and Coolidge Corner Theatres are the premier independent cinemas in the area, each with their own niche of iconic offerings that make them destination moviehouses throughout the year.  These range from retrospective series at the Brattle, to the Science ...

 

 

TFF16: The First Annual Whoopi’s Shorts Program

 

By Maria Esteves – April 18, 2016 The 15thTribeca Film Festival 2016 (TFF16) First Annual Whoopi’s Shorts Program introduced by festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal commenced Sunday, April 17, at the Tribeca Festival Hub in New York. The eight captivating films that inaugurated the animated shorts program were Fear, directed by Dawn Dreyer and Andrea Love; I am a Pencil (Je suis un crayon), directed by Joe D’Arcy; The Loneliest Stoplight, directed by Bill Plympton; Lucens, di...

 

70th Edinburgh FF to close with Whisky Galore!

Edinburgh International Film Festival is delighted to announce that the much anticipated remake of the iconic Scottish comedy Whisky Galore! will close the 70th edition of the festival on Sunday 26th June 2016. Inspired by Sir Compton Mackenzie’s 1947 novel, Whisky Galore! is written by award-winning screenwriter Peter McDougall and based on the true story of a shipwreck off the coast of Eriskay of a ship sailing for America with a cargo of export-only alco...

 

Announcing the 2016 Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival

Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival May 12-15 2016   ...

 

The 35th Istanbul Film Festival ended

 

Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and for the 12th year under the sponsorship of AKBANK, the 35th Istanbul Film Festival ended on Monday, 18 April with the additional screenings.   187 feature, 10 short, and 24 experimental films by 223 directors from 62 countries were shown in 501 screenings across 10 movie theatres over a period of 11 days at the festival, which was attended by over 90.000 cinephiles. The festival offered a full menu to everyone&rsqu...

 

The Denver Film Society releases schedule for Film on the Rocks Series and dates for Summer Scream at Lakeside Amusement Park

 

Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues announced the lineup for the 2016 edition of Film on the Rocks (FOTR). Presented by Pepsi, the 17th season includes eight events throughout the summer. Each film is preceded by a live concert and local comedian, courtesy of Comedy Works.     The 17th season of Film on the Rocks will kick off on Monday, May 23 with a GREASE sing-a-long. One week la...

 

 

Chicago Film festival supports next generation of filmmakers with red carpet and ‘world premieres’ at Cine Youth

CHICAGO AND SUBURBAN STUDENTS BECOME VIPS AND FILMMAKERS AT THIS YEARS CINEYOUTH FILM FESTIVAL  MAY 5-7th   Gives public students the opportunity to make their own movie   Chicago/Cinema, the presenting organization of the The Chicago International Film Festival’s 12th annual CineYouth Festival gives students ages 22 and under from the Chicagoland area a chance to shine on May 5-7th, 2016 at Columbia College (1104 S. Wabash 8th Floor). The Opening Night film is GKI...

 

 

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Independent Heroes: Paul Verhoeven and Vincent Macaigne

IndieLisboa 2016 is born out of the usual balance between the return of several filmmakers the festival has accompanied and the introduction of a vast set of newcomers – mainly in the International Competition – that we are sure will return in the next years. Not by accident, Whit Stillman and Mia Hansen-Løve will open and close, respectively, this year’s festival with the presentation of their most recent works in a kind of afterword to the retrospectives we dedica...

 

Paula Ortiz will be honored at the International Film Festival of the Upper Aragonese

PAULA ORTIZ TO BE HONORED WITH THE PRIZE ‘CIUDAD DE HUESCA’ IN 44TH EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL    THE AWARD RECOGNIZES THE TALENT AND PROJECTION OF THIS YOUNG ARAGONESE DIRECTOR   HER LAST WORK, THE BRIDE, TO BE SCREENED IN THE ICONIC LORETO CHAPEL, NATURAL SETTING OF THE FILM   Aragonese director Paula Ortiz will be honored with the Ciudad de Huesca Prize in the 44th edition of the International Film Festival of the Upper Aragonese capital city....

 

Gary Busey, Paul Sorvino and more Guests at 11th Sun screen Film Festival

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FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL 18 hosts BEYOND GODZILLA, a retrospective of 10 films dedicated to Japanese Sci-Fi.

Guest of honour: Obayashi Nobuhiko  FEFF 18 hosts a retrospective of 10 films, a book and a guest of honour: Obayashi Nobuhiko, grandmaster of Japanese Sci-Fi who, on the 25th of April, will be receiving the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement.  Though 'Japanese Science Fiction' usually makes us Westerners think of Godzilla, the eighteenth edition of the Far East Film Festival is ready to expand our horizons with a retrospective called - not coincidentally - Beyo...

 

 

Ellen Burstyn to Receive Peter J. Owens Award for Acting at SFIFF59

 

Actor Will Receive Honor at Film Society Awards Night and Onstage Tribute at Victoria Theatre   San Francisco, CA -- The San Francisco Film Society announced today that Ellen Burstyn, a legend of stage and screen, will receive the Peter J. Owens Award for excellence in acting at the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 21 - May 5). The award will be presented to Burstyn at Film Soci...

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Announcing the Winners of DFF2016

 

 

Monaco International Film Festival - Awards Night - Winners with MIFF director and president. "Peace, Love and Movies!"

  Monaco International Film Festival - Awards Night - Winners with MIFF director and president. "Peace, Love and Movies!" Award-winning RUSH is the documentary. Bewildered is a FACTUAL humanitarian screenplay! See many of the cases and examples of this advanced earth, health and life-saving science and technology on the websites.  In Paris on February 16, I was production assistant on the Eagles of Death Metal ...

 

35th Istanbul Film Festival Awards Announced

 

35TH ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED   The 35th Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and for the 12th year under the sponsorship of Akbank, presented its awards to the winners at a ceremony held at the Haliç Congress Centre on Friday evening, 15 April 2016.   Cem Davran hosted the 35th Istanbul Film Festival Award Ceremony, where this year’s Cinema Honorary Award recipients, as well as the winners of the f...

 

Remise du Sesterce d’or Prix Raiffeisen Maître du Réel au réalisateur Peter Greenaway

 

« Cinéaste du système et de l’excès, véritable explorateur des codes du cinéma » : c’est ainsi que Luciano Barisone, Directeur de Visions du Réel, décrit en quelques mots le réalisateur anglais de renommée mondiale Peter Greenaway. Alors que la 47e édition de Visions du Réel, Festival international de cinéma Nyon bat son plein depuis quelques jours déjà, une soirée met à l’honneur cette personnalité d’exception. Peter Greenawa...

 

Nominations Announced in Major Categories for the 2016 International Film Festival North Hollywood

Producer Michael Hausman to receive Cinema Trailblazer Award LOS ANGELES, CA – The International Film Festival North Hollywood released its list of final nominations for major award categories toda...

 

SXSW Film Award Winners

Congratulations to all SXSW 2016 awards winners. Discover the trend setters, storytellers, innovators and leaders that walked away with top honors. The SXSW Film Festival revealed the Jury Awards, Design Awards, and Special Awards at the SXSW Film Awards Presented by Panasonic on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Paramount Theatre. All Audience Awards were revealed later in the week on Saturday, March 19, 2016. SXSW FEATURE FILM JURY AWARDS NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION Grand Jur...

 

Winners of the 2016 Golden Reel Awards at Tiburon Film Festival

  The winners of the 2016 'Golden Reel Awards' were announced at the 15th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival during a ceremony in Tiburon.     Best Film: Demimonde [Hungary]   Best Director: Attila Szász, for: Demimonde [Hungary] Best Actor: János Kulka, for: Demimonde [Hungary] Best Actress: Sareh Bayat, for: Oblivion Season [Iran] Best Documentary: Humberto, directed by: Carlos Barba Salva [Cuba] Best Screenplay...

 

Awards for The inaugural Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival (HCSFF) presented by BITPIX

The inaugural Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival (HCSFF) presented by BITPIX came to a close this past weekend at the TCL Chinese Theater and today the organizers are announcing the overall winners from each of the categories. The short film Manager has won the 2016 HCSFF Grand Jury Best Short Film Prize. Directed by Jacob Meszaros tells the story of when a loud mouth idiot of a building manager discovers one of his tenants ...

 

3rd International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra Awards

At the 3rd International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra, screens, in a competition, the best new documentaries, from the Greece and whole of the world, in Ierapetra, the southernmost town in Europe, the Crossroads of cultures and continents. The juries, consisting of international caliber personalities. Awards & Prizes 1st Feature Awards  2nd Feature Awards  3rd Feature Awards  1st Short Awards  2nd Short Awards  3rd S...

 

Bilal to receive the Animation that Matters Accolade in Cannes from Animation Day in Cannes - May 18

 

 

Remi Winners of the 49th WorldFest!

More than 4,500 Intl Entries from 74 Nations!   WorldFest-Houston Intl. Festival Wraps 49th Season  “Small Budgets ~ Giant Leaps!”   WorldFest-Houston, the third longest-running International Film Festival in North America, and the Oldest Independent Film Festival in the world, celebrated the conclusion of its 10-day run of film, fun and fanfare in its 49th annual independent film showcase with a 9% increase in box-office. WorldFest opened this year’s ed...

 

 

Awards Gala Ceremony at 49th WorldFest Houston

Hunter Todd and Kathleen Haney Check below the long list of winners (each category has 3 awards) Hunter Todd did a terrific job at announcing them all with a cavalry pace. I missed my spot when going onstage to receive the Gold Remy Award for best Romance for Get Happy, beeing not fast enough, the award was gone. (Do you think you look stupid if you walk onstage ...and quickly away without the coveted award :-) because it had already disapeared?) Thank god a few glasses of champagne dilut...

 

New York: 17th Havana Film Festival NY

  17th Havana Film Festival NY Announces Havana Star Prize Winners at Packed Closing Night Ceremony   Best Feature: Magallanes (Peru-Colombia) Best Director Santiago Mitre (Paulina) and Best Screenplay goes to El Acompañante (Cuba-Panama) Best Documentary: La Prenda (Guatemala-Switzerland) 18 Films Competed for the coveted Havana Star Award   New York, April 15, 2016— The 17th Havana Film Festival ...

 

17th Havana Film Festival NY Announces Havana Star Prize Winners at Packed Closing Night Ceremony Best Feature: Magallanes (P

  Best Feature: Magallanes (Peru-Colombia) Best Director: Santiago Mitre (Paulina) Best Screenplay: El Acompañante (Cuba-Panama) Best Documentary: La Prenda (Guatemala-Switzerland)   18 Films Competed for the coveted Havana Star Award   New York, April 15, 2016- The 17th Havana Film Festival NY announced the Havana Star Prize Winners during a packed Closing Night Ceremony at the New York Directors Guild Theater in Manhattan. Magallanes by Salvador d...

Documentary Audience Winner Go Short 2016

On Sunday, April 10th the eighth edition of Go Short - International Short Film Festival Nijmegen presented the Audience Award to the best short film based on public vote. The documentary Snails by the Polish director Grzegorz Szczepaniak was chosen by the audience as best film of 2016 Go Short. You Have a Problem, Millions of Tears, The Sniper of Kobani and Home Suite Home placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th as chosen by the audience. Go Short Audience Award The Go Short Audience Award worth &eur... 

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Major Buzz Factory : Expérience de Bruno Chatelin du marketing Digital pour les films

Fort d'une expérience acquise dans la distribution de films pour deux Majors (Sony et Fox mariée sous a direction avec UGC) Bruno Chatelin propose une expérience pointue au service de votre stratégie digitale à Travers sa structure de Conseil MAJOR BUZZ FACTORY Le fondateur Bruno Chatelin : un Professionnel de la communication entouré de spécialistes, son expérience est ancrée sur trois univers La publicité, Le mark.eting et le digital.

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Le temps à Cannes sera beau, chaud, ensoleillé et très glamour pour le 69ème festival

 

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La Leçon de cinéma de William Friedkin à Cannes

William Friedkin © Pat York   La Leçon de Cinéma du 69e Festival de Cannes sera donnée par le cinéaste américain William Friedkin. Après Martin Scorsese, Nanni Moretti, Wong Kar-wai, Quentin Tarantino, Marco Bellocchio ou encore Philip Kaufman et Jacques Audiard, il sera sur la scène de la salle Buñuel du Palais des Festivals pour dialoguer avec le public dans une rencontre animée par le critique Michel Ciment. ...

 

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Annecy Goes to Cannes 16 Mai 10h-12h (Bory – Palais K)

DES WIPS A CANNES   Après les Goes to Cannes de Dubaï et Guadalajara, un plus grand nombre de Works-In-Progress seront présentés pendant le Marché du Film 2016 en partenariat avec des festivals de renom. Cette année les projections ne présenteront pas seulement des films de nouvelles régions du monde mais aussi d’autres genres comme des films d’animation !  ...

 

Palmarès BIFFF 2016
Le jury International (Jaume Balaguero, Bai Ling, Marc Caro, Luigi Cozzi et Jasna Kohoutova) a décidé de récompenser les films suivants : -Mention spéciale pour THE ARTI: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS de Huang Wen Chang -Corbeau d'Argent : SEOUL STATION de Yeon Sang-ho -Corbeau d'Argent : THE PHONE de Bong-joo Kim -Corbeau d'Or : I AM A HERO de Shinsuke Sato   Le jury Européen (Olivier Mortagne, Monique Licht, Nancy Ngoma, Fre...

 

Palmarès du Festival de Brives

 

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Inauguration du Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève (FIFOG)

La cérémonie d'ouverture du FIFOG a eu lieu aujourd'hui au Palais Eynard à Genève. L’ouverture a été marquée par la projection du film algérien Fadhma N’Soumer en présence de son réalisateur Belkacem Hadjadj. En parallèle est projeté le tr...

 

Palmarès Festival international du film d'environnement 2016

 

Palmarès Fife Île-de-France 2016       LA 33ème EDITION DU FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D'ENVIRONNEMENT, organisée par la région Île-de-France, s'est clôturée ce mardi 12 avril, en présence de l'ensemble des jurys, et du parrain du festival, Jean Louis Etienne. DOCUMENTAIRES LONGS MÉTRAGES Le jury documentaires longs métrages, présidé par Luc Jacquet, accompagné ...

 

Palmarès du Festival du cinéma brésilien de Paris (5-12 avril 2016)

18e édition du  Festival du cinéma brésilien de Paris  Cinéma L'Arlequin (6e) du 5 au 12 avril 2016   PALMARES Chaque année, le public du festival du cinéma brésilien de Paris e...

 

Finalistes des PRIX NUMIX 2016

 

PRIX NUMIX 2016 Dévoilement des finalistes Montréal, 4 avril 2016 — C’est avec beaucoup de plaisir et de fierté que le Regroupement des producteurs multimédia (RPM) dévoile les finalistes en nomination pour les PRIX NUMIX 2016. Les 24 membres du jury sous la présidence de Michel G Desjardins, directeur général de L'inis, ont sélectionné 69 finalistes parmi plus de 160 pièces soumises parmi les cinq gra...

 

Des activités pour tous les sens ! au 32e Festival VUES D'AFRIQUE !

 

LE 32e FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE CINÉMA VUES D’AFRIQUE   Petits et grands sont attendus à la Cinémathèque québécoise, du 17 au 24 avril prochain, afin de célébrer le 7e art africain et créole autour de rendez-vous divertissants.  Le Festival international de cinéma Vues d’Afrique devient pour ses 32 ans un happening cool et multi sensoriel. Une expérience sous l’impulsion du plaisir sous to...

Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin Premiering in Cannes

World premiere of our film in Cannes May 17.

An artistic journey between fiction and documentary film at the same time, throughout space, time, dimensions, light and music, that are conducting through the full sequence to a live experience of Enoc the Resplendent Stargate Energy®

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The Shonku Diaries - A Unicorn Adventure by Kamal Bansal Written by Satyajit Ray
Animaze Daze in Cannes Winner

10 year old Mo & 13 year old Melody seek the help of their father’s dear friend, scientist & explorer Professor Shonku to find their missing father left earlier on a quest in search of the unicorn. En route they experience fantastical exploits & adventures that take them into opulent depths of the Himalayas, which are aided by a trail of clues.

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World Premiere of Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin

You are cordially invited to attend the world premiere of our film in Cannes May 17. An artistic journey between fiction and documentary film at the same time, throughout space, time, dimensions, light and music, that are conducting through the full sequence to a live experience of Enoc the Resplendent Stargate Energy® Screening in Cannes May 17 1.30 PM Les Arcades 1 May 17  6pm Olympia 2 Kindly confirm : marketing@enoctherresplendent.com  Schedule your meeting in...

 

The Shonku Diaries - A Unicorn Adventure by Varsha Bansal - Animaze Daze in Cannes Winner

  10 year old Mo & 13 year old Melody seek the help of their father’s dear friend, scientist & explorer Professor Shonku to find their missing father left earlier on a quest in search of the unicorn. En route they experience fantastical exploits & adventures that take them into opulent depths of the Himalayas, which are aided by a trail of clues. Feature film: 01:28:00 KAMAL BANSAL Director   Satyajit Ray Writer   K...

 

 

Revolution will play at the 5th International Green Film Festival of Iran

After a 10-year gap in the International Green Film Festival, in 2014 which named: “the year of Economy and Culture with national will and management”, the Iranian Department of Environment decided to revive the festival as a substantial cultural movement for protecting the environment. It was decided that the festival should be organized by an NGO. Among the candidates, Green Civilization, Artists protecting the Environment was honored to be selected as the executive organizer of ...

 

 

Revolution to open the Sustainable World Film Festival July 24

We strive, through the artistic pursuit of dynamic filmmaking, to inspire our global community to unite in compassionate action towards preservation, protection and restoration of our magnificent planet and all the living beings who share it.   Please plan to join us for our inaugural event on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Denver, CO as we begin to further a vision of harmonious living through creative collaboration. We have reserved The Oriental Theater (our incredible partners a...

 

 

Feature films in Competition in Annecy

Feature films in competition 25 April New Zealand - Leanne POOLEY   Feature films in competition La Guerre des tuques 3D Canada - Jean-François POULIOT, François BRISSON   Feature films in competition La Jeune Fille sans mains France - Sébastien LAUDENBACH ...

 

 

Bilal Selected at Annecy, biggest Animation Market and Film Festival in the world

1,000 years ago, a boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior was abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history. ...

 

 

PUFF Presents a Pre-Release Screening of LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE

The Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFF) presents a pre-release screening of the anthology film, LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE. The FREE screening is being held on May 14, 2016 at CineMug on 1607 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA. The event starts at 8pm and is BYOB with $2 corkage fee.   LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE follows the cast of Dr. Nasty's Cavalcade of Horror as they embark on a late night television filming session that erupts in bloody chaos. The horror anthology is directed and ...

 

 

PUFF 2016 Call for Entires

The Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFF) is now accepting feature length and short film submissions for 2016. The first year film festival aims to bring independent genre films to Center City Philadelphia.   Run by Fangoria writer Madeleine Koestner  and longtime pop culture blogger Alex Gardner, PUFF has been hosting monthly screenings at one of Philly's last video rental shops, CineMug. These screenings will culminate in a weekend-long festival that will feature a networki...

 

 

Seeking Volunteers and Interns for the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival June 1-9, 2016

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are undoubtedly the foundation of the LA Film Festival. With over 200 screenings and events held over 9 days, the Festival would not be able to function without Volunteers holding a variety of pivotal roles. Not only do Volunteers work behind the scenes, they are also at the forefront of the Festival, ensuring that our filmmakers and guests have a truly enjoyable experience. Whether it’s working in theater operations, answering ticketing questions or setting up Q&am...

 

Not Your Skin Trans Documentary Is Brym's New Film Project

Brym's new documentary takes on a touchy subject We are all by now somewhat familiar with some of the more visible transgender personalities in our society. Who are they really and what does it mean to be transgender? Since her first feature film Butterflies (2009), director Ester Brym have not stopped and this will be her 4th documentary film. She is currently in production and raising money to finish the project by the end of this year. The film follows ordinary men and women wh...

 

 

Save the date: Tuesday, May 17th is DOC DAY in Cannes!

 

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, May 17th is DOC DAY in Cannes! Be sure to mark your agenda for this entire day dedicated to documentary cinema, with a full afternoon of discussions and presentations by captivating filmmakers and top-ranked industry professionals. Rising global awareness on social justice issues through documentary filmmaking will constitute the core subject of this afternoon of talks and sneak previews. Right after, the Doc Lovers Mixer will joyfully close the day at ...

As in past editions the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival continues to expand traditional film festival limits to embrace new areas as eagerly anticipated by its audience. Before the Berlin Film Festival incorporated innovative television in its program schedule several years ago, Tribeca had already shown in 2004 the last episode of the hit show Friends. This year it presented 16 television programs, ‘The Best of the Small Screen on the Big Screen’ incorporating series finales of HBO’s Six Feet Under and the complete O.J.: Made in America program. It also premiered The Night Manager (AMC), the final episode of The Good Wife (CBS) and a sneak preview of ‘Grace and Frankie (Netflix) to name some others. With the boundaries between the media getting smaller each year and established directors eager to produce more programs and features for television, the television section of Tribeca will surely become bigger. The fest also provided for the first time a venue for The Whitney Museum and the Guggenheim Museum holding screenings.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art featured Tribeca’s superb opening night documentary First Monday in May’ about the 2014 annual Met Ball fundraiser at the Costume Institute. The documentary provided a stunning presentation and analysis of the event.  Themed ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ the impact of Chinese culture on western designers was demonstrated.  As depicted by the documentary, The Met Ball attracted social, political and media celebrities as well as other glitterati and exceeded its fundraising goals.

A focus on interactive story telling had been established by the Tribeca Film Institute in 2012 anticipating the tremendous growth of digital storytelling and virtual reality use was well reflected in the 2016 edition. The current expansion included full time activities at the festival hub on Varick Street with numerous events open to the public which prompted long waiting lines for the most appealing programs. The hub schedule included an experiential section with interactive and VR installations in the Storyscapes part and more than 15 VR projects in the Virtual Arcade. This virtual reality bazaar covered 18 projects showcasing the potential of the new medium’s 360 degree perception.  With its broad range the VR experience offered a mind expanding exposure for novices, though the viewing headsets, still a bit bulky, were sometimes heavy on the head.  In past applications VR has been used commercially for real estate ventures, by the Chinese to increase tourism, and has been the driving force for gaming for many years. Now VR has morphed into a true art form. Spectators are able to move within the images and engage in immersive viewing of brief productions on a wide range of themes from the fate of a Gaza family, horror scenarios, science fiction ventures, and romantic episodes to environmental issues. That section was one of the most popular attractions of the hub. On one stand products  using   transcranial electrical stimulation were explained  which under the guidance of a physician supposedly enhanced cognitive development; another stand promoted  a vest with physical feedback and vibration functionality leading to a  neosensory music experiences. Stepping across the hallway visitors could test their minds ability moving balls without touching them or spend several minutes in a ‘coffin’  reliving through sound and smell the last moments of a celebrities life. In one section the world’s biggest hacking conference was held. The TFI Interactive and Playground addressed the interest in hacking, digital security, and innovative media technologies with a strong emphasis on involving the audience through hands on experiences. It is noteworthy that the Virtual Arcade incorporated many issue and change oriented production’s and that for the first time a day long market pace for digital and online content was held, the Tribeca Digital Creators Market, presenting screenings and discussions. A principal sponsor for the Victual Arcade Imagination Day was the Bloomberg Philanthropies.

This year’s Tribeca expansions edition continues a longlist of innovations ever since the fest was established in 2001.  Before YouTube existed Amazon and TFF held a digital short film context in 2005 with over 1000 entries. The first cell phone shot film This Bad in Afghanistan, a 70 minute film produced for $200 by Cyrus Frisch premiered at Tribeca in 2007.  Three years later Tribeca went online with some of its best features and shorts. The same year the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards were introduced to honor those innovations which disrupted in-the-box mindsets and created new values and markets. Accompanied by breakout seminars this full day event is intellectually stimulating and continues to be one of the most thought provoking parts of the festival. The 2016 awards honored more than 20 individuals including Dr. Richard Leakey for his life time achievements in the environmental and wildlife area, the Theodor Parker prize to Nate Parker for his feature The Birth of a Nation on Nat Turner’s slave rebellion, the Suskind family for, through cartoon imagery and scripts, finding a way of communication for their son Owen who fell silent at the age of three, and Alec Ross for his ground breaking book The Industries of the Future. Others received awards for reforming the juvenile justice system, providing successful training to prison inmates, and initiating online credit avenues.

In a packed breakout session Eric Ross, a former aide to Hillary Clinton, presented a panel on his position on the knowledge industry and the importance of controlling massively expanding data. This control provides power. Scientific and technological breakthroughs could provide solutions to massive problems our societies face though we live in a period of growing uncertainties. Little can be done about growing social inequalities. As a fellow panelist pointed out the conditions for change may be found in control of information and technologies but the principal factor in inducing change is to instill the motivation to act which is more difficult to attain than the mastery of computers or generation of more knowledge. It was striking that the panel’s emphasis on science and technology and motivations is closely tied to the German philosopher Juergen Habermas’ view that the ideology of science and technology masks class bound interest and his view that our principle problem today is the inability to motivate people. ‘The Tribeca Imagination Day  Powered by the Hatchery’ , run by Richard Branson, sponsored  by Bloomberg Philanthropies and located at Tribeca’s hub,  investigated in 16 sessions, with technology and science experts, artists and intellectuals, themes such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, medical developments, virtual reality, identity formation  and other relevant issues.

Another of Tribeca’s innovations that has grown since it was introduced in 2011 is its inclusion of a gaming focused section and the establishment of the TFI Media Fund with grants from $50.000 to $100.00, as well as focusing on immersive transmedia works through the 2013 Storyscapes program. The 2014 Virtual Reality / Interactive section and Games for Change Festival were set up in 2014, followed in 2015 by DEF-CON the hacking conference and Tribeca Talks: These sections have been expanded, in particular with the establishment of the VR Arcade this year.

As evidenced by numerous documentaries shown this year at the Tribeca Film Festival, the fest has kept its hard edge by critically covering US and international issues.   In an outstanding presentation in a multimedia format the documentary The Bomb closed the festival preceded by panel with expert activists and filmmakers.  Guided by the goal to revive the debate about the danger of nuclear weapons the one-hour production tracked on six screens surrounding the audience and chronicled the development of nuclear weapons including archival material not shown before. A live score accompanied the screening. A panel preceding the screening included the film maker Smiriti Keshari and activists like Michael Douglas. They stressed that nuclear weapons were the most significant threat we are facing today and the great need to educate the public. Michael Douglas, who is now working on documentary about Boeing’s involvement with a nuclear accident, pointed out that public education about nuclear issues through television and film is a myth. ABC’s ‘The Day After’ is the only exception. Education is the domain of documentary filmmakers.  But as ‘The Bomb’ showed, ever since Hiroshima, the greatest nuclear disasters have been caused by the nuclear energy industry. This includes the worst cases of the 1979 near meltdown of the Three Mile Island reactor, the 1986 meltdown of Chernobyl and the 2011 meltdown of Fukushima which resulted respectively from an operational mistake, political orders overriding safety procedures, and the breakdown of the cooling systems aggravated by the tsunami. Of the existing 15,000 nuclear weapons 90% are controlled by the USA and Russia, with the remainder held by seven other countries, and the design of new smaller nuclear weapons rendering global security increasingly precarious. Past experience shows that with the threat of aging nuclear plants, the unresolved issues of nuclear waste disposal and the problems of maintaining safely, aging nuclear facilities constitute an equally large threat to our existence.

All major international film festivals introduce each year new more differentiated thematic programs and technologies driving all aspects of media developments. Tribeca is unique because compared to  North American film festivals it has proven to be the most innovative one which like the Berlinale is not restricted to the trade but open to the public,

Claus Mueller,   filmexchange@gmail.com

The second Animation Day in Cannes took place on May 18th at the Salon La Renaissance, the Palais des Festivals and the UAE pavilion at the Marche du film, putting for a second year animation on the map of Cannes screenings and events and generating audiences from the animation industry and beyond, along with animation cinephiles and festival professionals. 

The two panel discussions, one on Virtual Reality and the impact that it has in the animation world of filmmaking and one on Animation that matters and inspires, which concluded the events, created a platform for interaction and raised topics of great importance for the animation industry, including how to fund and make a successful animation and how what are the secrets to worldwide distribution, widely discussed between the co-panelists Jonathan Parienti (HorYou CEO) and Marie-Claude Beauchamp (Producer). 

Two parallel screenings of recent animation short films and trailers of newly completed features were presented at the Palais des Festivals and the Salon La Renaissance. 

The awarded UAE feature film ‘Bilal’ by Ayman Jamal received great response at its second screening during animation day, following its Cannes premiere at Olympia on May 14th. 

Director Ayman Jamal, taking part in the final Animation Day panel, spoke about the challenges of creating an animation that will be equally successful and made for the mass audiences. He also referred to the fact that introducing a different type of hero as Bilal and trying to break the western stereotypes was also not an easy task. 

The film continues its festival circuit journey next month at Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Animation Day in Cannes, after a successful second year is already setting a rendezvous with the entire world of animation on May 18th 2017 for a third edition. 

From official press release. / Cannes Film Festival 

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced today the ten narratives selected for the 2016 IFP Filmmaker Labs, IFP’s annual yearlong fellowship for first-time feature directors. The creative teams of the selected films are currently attending the first week’s sessions – The Time Warner Foundation Completion Labs – taking place May 23-27th in New York City.
 
The IFP Narrative Filmmaker Labs are the only labs that support first-time feature directors with projects in post-production as they complete, market and distribute their films. The Labs provide filmmakers with the technical, creative and strategic tools necessary to launch their films and careers.

Now entering its twelfth year with over 100+ first-feature filmmakers supported, the community of Labs alumni is comprised of some of the most exciting and critically-acclaimed artists working today across film, television, new media and VR; these include multi-hyphenate creators such as Amy Seimetz (“The Girlfriend Experience”), Alex Karpovsky (“Girls”), David Lowery (PETE’S DRAGON), Dee Rees (BESSIE), Andrew Dosunmu (MOTHER OF GEORGE), Tim Sutton (DARK NIGHT), Jennifer Phang (ADVANTAGEOUS), and Terence Nance (AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF HER BEAUTY).

Recent 2015 IFP Labs Fellows have been already making their mark on the festival circuit. Just this year, THE ARBALEST won SXSW’s Narrative Grand Jury Prize and DONALD CRIED received distribution from The Orchard. Of the ten selected projects, seven have already premiered at top festivals including SXSW, Tribeca, Los Angeles Film Festival, Slamdance and Bentonville and two fellows are shooting new projects this summer.

“To highlight and support diverse stories and storytellers has always been the mission of the IFP Labs and of IFP as a whole,” says Joana Vicente, Executive Director of IFP and the Made in NY Media Center. “This year’s Narrative Lab Fellows are a perfect example of this, and the boundless creativity and diversity in their work is evident in just how wide-ranging these films’ settings are: from Kyiv, Ukraine, to the Alaskan fish canneries, to right here in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood.”

Under the artistic direction of IFP Head of Programming Amy Dotson and Program Manager and Producer Zach Mandinach, the supervising 2016 Narrative Lab leaders include Jon Reiss, director/producer and author (BOMB IT!; Think Outside the Box Office), Susan Stover, producer (WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE; HIGH ART; HAPPY ACCIDENTS); Pierce Varous, producer (ALWAYS SHINE; H.) and founder of Nice Dissolve; Scott Macaulay, Filmmaker Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief and producer (JULIEN-DONKEY BOY). Individual Workshop Leaders include composer Keegan Dewitt (I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS; QUEEN OF EARTH), film editors Sabine Hoffman (MAGGIE’S PLAN; THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE), Lee Percy (MARIA FULL OF GRACE; BOYS DON’T CRY), Jennifer Ruff (A WOMAN, A PART; GLASS CHIN),) and Marc Vives (MUSEUM HOURS; I USED TO BE DARKER), marketing experts Adam Kersh (Brigade Marketing) and Nick Camacho (Oscilloscope Laboratories), producers Anne Carey (THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL; THE SAVAGES), Mollye Asher (SONGS MY BROTHERS TAUGHT ME), Jodi Redmond (THE WITCH), and Darren Dean (TANGERINE), festival programmers Tom Hall (Montclair Film Festival) and Dan Nuxoll (Rooftop Films), and fellow filmmakers Ingrid Jungermann (WOMEN WHO KILL), Leah Meyerhoff (I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS), and Takeshi Fukunaga (OUT OF MY HAND).    

In addition to lead support from the Time Warner Foundation, additional support for the IFP Filmmaker Labs includes grants from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Ford Foundation, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and SAGIndie. Lab partners include The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, BMI, and Rooftop Films.

The selected projects for the 2016 IFP Narrative Lab and their attending Lab Fellows are:

ALASKA IS A DRAG
An aspiring superstar's diva fabulous dreams are hard fought working at a fish cannery in Alaska. He dreams of escaping the monotony of fish guts and fist fights, but in the meantime, out of necessity he has learned to fight and is scouted by the local boxing coach and a new boy moves to town and wants to be his sparring partner. Shaz Bennett (Director, Writer, Producer), Jean-Pierre Caner (Producer, Consulting Editor). Los Angeles, CA.

A BAD IDEA GONE WRONG
A comedy about two would-­be thieves who accidentally arm the alarm system and have to break out of the house they just broke into. When they discover an unexpected housesitter, they suddenly have to deal with a hostage situation, double crosses, and discoveries that make their difficult escape even more dubious. Jason Headley (Director, Writer), Tim Fender (Editor). San Francisco, CA.

COLD NOVEMBER
A 12-year-old girl being raised within a matriarchal household is taken through the right of passage of killing a deer for the first time. Expectations dissolve into chaos, and Florence finds herself alone, relying on instinct and training to follow through with her decisions and pull herself together while simultaneously living through the aftermath of a recent family trauma. Karl Jacob (Director, Writer, Producer), Pete Ohs (Editor). Hibbing, MN.

DAYVEON
Dayveon is a twelve-year-old boy who is coming to terms with the death of his older brother. Torn between a loving sister who has become his sole caretaker and the sense of camaraderie offered by his local gang, he’s forced to make decisions that threaten to rob him of his innocence. Amman Abbasi (Director, Writer, Producer), Steven Reneau (Writer, Producer). Little Rock, AR.

HEARTLOCK
A convict realizes his best shot at escaping is to master the art of “ducking,” a specialized form of prison manipulation in which an inmate befriends a flawed guard for the purposes of blackmail. He targets a tough-as-nails female guard with an underlying vulnerability. However, it doesn’t take long for his plan to hit a snag: he falls in love with her. Jon Kauffman (Director, Writer), Chris Cummings (Writer), Dominic Laperriere (Editor). New York, NY.

JULIA BLUE
Julia, a bright university student, is preparing for a life abroad when she meets English, a damaged soldier returning from the war zone in eastern Ukraine.  An unexpected romance sparks between the two, as Julia and English fall deeply for each other.  From metropolitan Kyiv to a remote Carpathian village, Julia and English must decide if they are ready to build a future together in a homeland that is slowly being torn apart.  Roxy Toporowych (Director, Writer), Nilou Safinya (Producer), Ben Kim (Editor). Brooklyn, NY.

THE MISSING SUN
After a solar flare powers down her remote community, Alma discovers her husband Terry comatose. Pursuing a series of bizarre clues, she soon believes Terry is astral traveling to reunite with his deceased ex-wife. Determined to bring him back, Alma seeks helps from Terry’s estranged, psychedelic son and from the leader of a new-age religion who believes the sun-storm may signal the end-times. Brennan Vance (Director, Writer, Producer, DP, Editor), James Christenson (Producer). Minneapolis, MN.

POOR JANE
Jane and Henry are in a loving marriage. Another man humiliates Henry at a Christmas party and Jane decides she no longer loves him. The following morning Jane tells Henry she’s going to Target, but instead checks into a hotel and stops answering her phone. Jane spends the holidays drinking, having impulsive encounters with men and contemplating whether or not she wants to remain married. Katie Orr (Director, Writer), Alex Orr (Producer), David Swinburne (Co-Producer). Atlanta, GA.

SOLACE
When her father dies, Sole, 17, numbs her emotions with food. She unwillingly lives with her estranged grandmother. Desperate to escape her grandmother’s controlling love and illicit relationship with the pastor, Sole enters a forbidden friendship with the rebellious teenage neighbors. Juggling these relationships spirals Sole out of control with food but it ultimately forces her to confront her pain. Tchaiko Omawale (Director, Writer, Producer), Eileen Cabling (Associate Producer), Amanda Griffin (Editor). Los Angeles, CA.

UNTITLED HASIDIC FILM
Given unprecedented access to New York's Orthodox Jewish community, the film is a story of faith and fatherhood - performed entirely in Yiddish. Joshua Z Weinstein (Director, Writer, Producer, DP), Daniel Finkelman (Producer), Danelle Eliav (Co-Producer), Royce Brown (Co-Producer). Brooklyn, NY.

 

The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) announced two events that will kick off the festival's satellite festivities in Wellfleet, Massachusetts on Thursday, June 16. The receptions will mark the festival's new partnership with Wine Enthusiast Magazine. As part of the partnership, Wine Enthusiast Magazine will host the two events and will serve as an overall media sponsor for the festival.

"As enthusiastic as we are about presenting the best showcase of independent film, we're equally enthusiastic about our new partnership with a magazine known for covering the top food and wine destinations in the world," said Christine Walker, Executive Director of PIFF and CEO of the Provincetown Film Society.

"Wine Enthusiast has a long tradition of supporting the film industry and we are thrilled to be supporting PIFF," said Jay Spaleta, VP of Publishing at Wine Enthusiast Media. "Our readership loves the engagement that film festivals provide between their love of wine and culture. PIFF represents the blending of those two worlds in a very engaging atmosphere."

The two kick-off events are:

Wellfleet Opening Night Reception and Screening, presented by Wine Enthusiast MAGAZINE

Thursday, June 16, 5:00pm at Chequessett Yacht & Country Club

Take a trip southward and start the evening off with cocktails at the picturesque Chequessett Yacht & Country Club. Sample select wines brought to us by our friends at Wine Enthusiast Media before we move to Wellfleet Preservation Hall for the Wellfleet Opening Night screening of Remy Auberjonois' BLOOD STRIPE. This program was made possible by a grant from the Wellfleet Cultural Council, an agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Wine Enthusiast MAGAZINE presents Fireside with Filmmakers

Thursday, June 16, 8:30pm at The Harbor Hotel

The retro-fabulous Harbor Hotel throws this annual gathering, giving guests a chance to check out their sweet lounge and beautiful view. This year, Wine Enthusiast Media joins us to provide select wines for tasting. Once your movie thirst is quenched, then head outside to enjoy the glow of their amazing fire pit plus a wide array of drink options at the full service cash bar. Pull up a lounge chair and chat with visiting directors and festival folks as you enjoy the fine sea breezes coming off the ocean.

The Provincetown International Film Festival runs from June 15-19, 2016. Festival passes are now on sale. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 23. For more information, visit www.ptownfilmfest.org.

About The Provincetown Film Society & The Provincetown International Film Festival:

To make Provincetown - with its unique combination of art institutions, culture, history and natural beauty - the global destination for creative exploration in film.

The Provincetown Film Society (PFS) is a non-profit dedicated to continuing the founding mission of the Provincetown Art Colony - to provide a welcoming, nurturing and inspiring environment for boundless and authentic creative exploration - in film. From the time it was founded in 1998 the Society has been committed to serving its communities who are often outside of the mainstream, in the margins, or otherwise underserved - but have a voice critical to the evolution of artistic expression. It has also been dedicated to the celebration of Provincetown - an American treasure nestled amongst spectacular National Seashore beaches, and a shining example of diversity and inclusion. Through its Festival, Cinema and Institute, the Society endeavors to give year-round support to aspiring and up-and-coming, and established independent filmmakers, and to connect them with curious and engaged audiences globally

Photo: Löyly/Jasper Pääkkönen

The 5th Finnish Film Affair will be organised on Sept 20-22 as part of the Helsinki IFF. This year's edition will introduce brand new venues as guests will be accommodated in the recently renovated Radisson Blu Plaza. The Works in Progress showcase and Industry panel will be organized in Kinopalatsi, one of the Finnkino's main multiplexes in Helsinki, located across the street from the hotel. The sauna and dinner party will be organized in Löyly - a brand new high-end sauna located by the sea, whose founders include Vikings actor Jasper Pääkkönen. The upgrade is completed with an airline partnership with the distinguished Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

We are looking forward to partnering with InkTip once again for the 2017 New York City Independent Film Festival! Finding good screenplays and professional writers is fast and easy on InkTip. Access is free to qualified producers, directors, agents, and managers. For more info visit http://bit.ly/1s5lhdV. 

Dear friends!

More than 1000 authors from 70 countries submitted their works to the festival.

Many thanks to all! All officially selected projects are available on the festival website http://nnfestival.tk

Films from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Italy, Spain and Switzerland winning the Yellow Einstein Award of the 6th International Uranium Film Festival in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro’s 6th International Uranium Film Festival awarded  films from 8 countries: Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Six films received the Yellow Einstein Award and 4 films the festival’s Special Recognition. In total the festival screened in the cinematheque of Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum (MAM) 49 films from all over the world about atomic power, uranium, nuclear security and radioactive risks. 13 filmmakers and producers were present in Rio. The best and most important films were awarded by the festival’s international jury.

„Since the beginning of time radiation is part of human mankind. There is natural radiation coming from space and from the rocks under our feet. And because of the discovering and use of the powerful element uranium we have in addition the „man-made“ radiation coming from the contamination of our planet - for example - through mining and by more than 2000 atomic bombs that were blown up in the Atmosphere just by the five A-Bomb states USA, Russia, France, United Kingdom and China“, says festival director Norbert G. Suchanek. 

Radioactivity is invisible, has no smell no taste.  „It’s a huge challenge to film something that you cannot see, but something that still can hurt or even kill you“, says Suchanek.  „For that the making of nuclear films is sometimes a risky business. And the Uranium Film Festival has the duty to honor and to award these filmmakers and their work.“

The Uranium Film Festival trophy  is a piece of art produced by Brazilian waste-material-artist Getúlio Damado, who lives and works in the famous artist quarter Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro where the first International Uranium Film Festival was held in May 2011. Getúlio creates the Uranium Film Festival Award from waste material, that he finds in the streets of Santa Teresa. He uses also old watches to remember the first atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima. Watches in Hiroshima stopped exactly at 8:15 in the morning when the A-bomb exploded on August 6th, 1945. „For the last six years our Award had the nickname Yellow Oscar. But this year in April the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood prohibited us the use of the name Oscar. For that we had to find a new name. For that from now on the Uranium Film Festival Award is called the Yellow Einstein“, explains festival director Norbert G. Suchanek

YELLOW EINSTEIN AWARD

BEST DOCUDRAMA

THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD(link is external)

Denmark, 2014,  Director Peter Anthony, Producer Jakob Staberg, Statement Film, Co-production: WG Film, Doc-Fiction with Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Matt Damon, Stanislav Petrov, Sergey Shnyryov, u.a., Docudrama, 105 min. www.themanwhosavedtheworldmovie.com(link is external)

1983. The Cold War is seconds from exploding. The world holds its breath as the superpowers USA and Russia are arming themselves against each other with thousands of nuclear missiles. On the 26th of September, Russian radars intercept five nuclear missiles on their way to Russia. Stanislav Petrov is commander-in-chief. The decision that would start World War III rests on his shoulders. Should Russia fire nuclear missiles at the United States in defence? 'The Man Who Saved the World' is an epic Cold War thriller that sends shivers down your spine, while also being a gripping story about the man who actually saved the world, and his struggle to get his life back on track before it is too late.   “I often get the chance to play a hero. But Stanislav is a true real-life hero.” Kevin Costner 

BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES

URANIUM – TWISTING THE DRAGON’S TAIL(link is external)

Australia, 2015, Director Wain Fimeri, Producer Sonya Pemberton and Genepool Productions for SBS Australia, PBS America & ZDF/Arte. Documentary in 3 parts, 51 min each.  www.genepoolproductions.com(link is external)

The untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth. Legends say there’s a world beneath this one where a dragon lies sleeping. They say be careful how you wake the dragon. The year 2015 marks the seventieth anniversary of the most profound change in the history of human enterprise on Earth: the unleashing of the elemental force within uranium, the explosion of an atomic bomb, the unleashing of the dragon. Come on an epic journey with physicist and YouTube phenomenon Dr Derek Muller to discover the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth. Love it or loathe it, whatever your views on uranium, this series will challenge them.

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR STORY(link is external)

Italy, 2015, Director Matteo Gagliard, Production Christine Reinhold, Teatro Primo Studio – Film Beyond. Documentary, 84 min, http://www.nuclearstory.com/(link is external)

A powerful documentary – shot from March 11th, 2011 through March 2015 – that sheds some light on what really happened at the Fukushima nuclear power plant after the 2011 earthquake and the tsunami that followed. An exclusive journey of four years inside the triple tragedy which hit Japan on March 11, 2011, following Italian Sky News reporter Pio d’Emilia who has lived in Japan for more than thirty years. 

BEST BRAZILIAN SHORT FICTION

DEVIL’S WORK(link is external)

Brazil/USA, 2015, Director Miguel Silveira, Producer J.Charles Banks, Scott Riehs, Hugo Kenzo, Dp John Wakayama Carey, Missy Hernandez. Fiction, 19 min,  

A troubled 14-years-old boy grows increasingly isolated as he obsesses over the circumstances surrounding his father death his descent puts him on a dismal and potentially violent course that will lead to major truths and even greater questions. His father was a Soldier at the Golf War. He died because he was contaminated with Depleted Uranium.  

"The first ever made Brazilian/US movie about the use of Depleted Uranium Weapons."

BEST ANIMATED FILM 

LUCENS(link is external)

Switzerland, 2015, Director Marcel Barelli, Producer Nicolas Burlet, Nadasdy film, Coproduced by RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera. Animation, 7 min.http://lucensfilm.blogspot.com.br(link is external) - Trailer: 

The story of the first nuclear power plant 100 per cent in Switzerland ... but also the last. 

BEST SHORT FICTION 

GRAFFITI(link is external)

Spain, 2015, Director Lluis Quilez, Producer Lluis Quilez, Ester Velasco, Cristian Guijarro. Fiction, 30 min, www.graffitishortfilm.com(link is external)

An apocalyptic world. A devastated city. One last survivor. Edgar has learned to survive on his own avoiding contaminated areas by the "incident" that destroyed life as we knew it. But Edgar's routine is suddenly disrupted by the discovery of a wall with a graffiti by his bed. Just one word reveals the presence of another survivor: „Anna."

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

AWARE(link is external)

BEHIND THE URALS – THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHERNOBYL(link is external)

Italy, 2015, Director Alessandro Tesei, Photography Pierpaolo Mittica, Production Mondo in Cammino Productions. Documentary, 64 min.http://www.alessandrotesei.com(link is external)

More than 60 years have passed since the Nuclear Power Plant of Mayak, in the pre Siberian Russia, behind the Urals, began his work of massive contamination in the area. Three catastrophic accidents have taken place from 1949 to 1967, without anyone's knowledge.The unsuspecting inhabitants have been studied for decades and used as laboratory animals, in order to obtain data about radioactive irradiation. 

Broken Arrow. Nuclear Accident in Palomares (Operación Flecha Rota. Accidente Nuclear en Palomares)(link is external)

Spain, 2007, Director Jose Herrera Plaza, Production Antonio Sánchez Picón. Documentary, 96 min.http://palomaresmemoria.blogspot.es/tags/operacion-flecha-rota/(link is external)

Cold War. In January 1966 two American airplanes collided over Palomares (Almería-Spain) and as a consequence, four H-bombs fell to hearth. Two of them explode their conventional charge and due to the strong wind radioactive material is scattered over the region. An intensive search is started to find the fourth bomb...  Director's statement: „2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the nuclear accident in Palomares (Almeria, Spain). For half a century, 1500 human beings have lived misled surrounded by several kgs of plutonium scattered by wind and rain in the Mediterranean and around. This is the story of a lie born during the Cold War, the Franco dictatorship and the genesis of the nuclear industry in Spain. A still alive, open story, in demand for a final solution. " 

RANGA YOGESHWAR IN FUKUSHIMA. JAPAN’S FIGHT AGAINST RADIOACTIVITY(link is external)

Germany, 2014, Directors: Reinhart  Brüning, Ranga Yogeshwar, Thomas Hallet, Wolfgang Lemme, Production WDR, Documentary,  43 min.http://www.reportage.wdr.de/Fukushima (link is external)

In this documentary a WDR-television crew and science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar gains access to the area of the atomic plant Fukushima Daiichi and got the opportunity to take samples of radiation and to shoot a film for a couple of hours in this polluted area. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar has gained extensive access to Japan's battered Fukushima power plant. He speaks to DW about exploring radiation-contaminated zones, and how the cleanup has progressed so far. 

FILMMAKERS PRESENT IN RIO

Alessandro Tesei, José Herrera Plaza, Marcus Schwenzel, Miguel Silveira, Missy Hernandez, Peter Anthony, Petrus Pires, Rainer Ludwigs, Reinhart Brüning, Roberto Fernández, Tetyana Cherniavska, Tineke van Veen, Wain Fimeri.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 

About one year before the Fukushima reactor exploded, the International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) was founded in 2010 in Santa Teresa, the famous artist quarter in the heart of Rio de Janeiro.  It is the first festival of its kind that addresses all nuclear and radioactive issues. The aim is to inform about nuclear power, uranium mining, nuclear weapons and the risks of radioactivity. Independent documentaries and movies are the best tool to bring that information to a diverse international public. And a festival is the best way to bring the films to the people! The horror of atomic bombs and those who suffered from them, and nuclear accidents like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl should never be forgotten - nor repeated. Then the nuclear accident in Fukushima happened just two months before the first edition of the International Uranium Film Festival in May 2011 in Rio de Janeiro.

Uranium mining, fracking, nuclear accidents, atomic bomb factories, nuclear waste:  No matter if you are in favour or against the use of nuclear power, all people should be informed about the risks. The International Uranium Film Festivals creates a neutral space to throw light on all nuclear issues. It stimulates new productions, supports "nuclear" filmmaking and the discussion about the nuclear question in Brazil and worldwide. 

FESTIVAL JURY 2016

FESTIVAL DIRECTORS

FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS  2016

The festival thanks our longterm local partners & supporters Modern Art Museum Cinematheque, Armazém São Thiago, Esquina de Santa, Bar do Mineiro, Cachaça Magnífica and also Caffè Teichner and Villa Laurinda. Special thanks to the supporters Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Brazil, Goethe Institut Rio de Janeiro, the Suiss Consulate in Rio and FAETEC.

The Uranium Film Festival is only made possible with financial support from individual donors and sponsors. The legal organizer of the Festival is the non-profit arts and cultural organization  “Arquivo Amarelo“, based in Rio de Janeiro and registered as Brazilian charity.

The 56th edition of Krakow Film Festival, one of the oldest and the most recognisable events dedicated to documentary, animated and short films, has started on 29th May. During 8 days of the festival, the viewers will have a chance to watch, in 4 competitions and 12 non-competing sections, over 250 films from Poland and around the world, the majority of which will be shown in Poland for the first time.

In four competitions, 114 films will vie for the recognition of the jury and the audience. The best productions from all corners of the globe will participate in the International Documentary Film Competition, International Short Film Competition, Music Documentary Film Competition DocFilmMusic and in the National Competition.

The opening ceremony of the Festival was honoured with the world première of the documentary film "21 x New York City" by Piotr Stasik. It is an intimate portrait of the city and its inhabitants, a remarkable story about loneliness accompanying people living in the Western society of the 21st century. The film takes part in the international documentary film competition and national competition.

This year, the special guest at the Festival is Swedish cinematography - within the section "Focus on Sweden," the latest documentary and short films will be shown. The section was inaugurated on Monday, May 30 by the screening of the film"The Swedish Theory of Love" with the participation of the author - the well-known, uncompromising director Erik Gandini. The documentary film is an attempt to confront the stereotypical, extremely idealistic perception of Sweden (and the Nordic countries in general) as the land of happiness.

One of the most interesting events of the first days of the Festival is undoubtedly the screening of the monumental work by Sergey Miroshnichenko"Rings of the World," opening this year's series "Olympic Games in the eyes of the masters". The Olympic Games in Sochi are the most expensive Olympic event in history, which was meant to show the power of Putin's Russia by their scale. Splendour also flows from the film, showing the meticulous preparations, beautiful landscapes and spectacular, breath-taking shots of sport disciplines. However, the Olympic athletes shine brighter against this background - dreaming about medals, overcoming their fears and weaknesses, raising the spirit of sports above social and political divisions.

This year's Dragon of Dragons award, for the contribution to the international documentary cinema, goes to Marcel Łoziński, an eminent director, documentary filmmaker and educator, one of the best known Polish filmmakers, the winner of countless film festivals and many prestigious awards. The official presentation of the award is held on May 31, Tuesday. The ceremony will be accompanied by the screening of three unique films by the artist: the 1994 Academy Award nominee "89 mm from Europe," 2009 award-winner at Krakow Film Festival "Poste Restante," and "Anything Can Happen," which was chosen the best Polish documentary film of the century this year.

Traditionally, there are also screenings of films awarded at the partner festivals ("Festival Award Winners"), Polish documentary, animated and short films, directed both by young filmmakers and by acclaimed directors ("Panorama of the Polish Film"), the review of short films nominated for the European Film Award in 2015 ("Short Matters!"), screenings for children and teenagers (Kids & Youth), the most famous documentary films of the last year from the most diverse corners of the world ("World Stories"), films made in European countries ("Somewhere in Europe") and documentary dedicated to science and scientists (“Docs+Science”). In the open-air cinema Kino pod Wawelem, five documentary and feature films under the banner of "Beatlemania" will be shown. The other highlights of the programme are Krzysztof Kieślowski retrospective, held to honour the 20th anniversary of the artist's death, and a review of films dedicated to Andrzej Wajda, on the occasion of the master's 90th birthday.

Film professionals are invited to participate in the Industry Zone, a series of events dedicated to filmmakers. The pillar of the Industry Zone is Krakow Film Market – a digital video library, containing about 250 documentary, short and animated films, including the festival's competition films and sections prepared by the partners. One of the highlights is DOC LAB POLAND featuring workshops for directors and producers of Polish documentary films. DOC LAB POLAND includes two pitching sessions: DOCS TO START (Polish projects in development) and DOCS TO GO! (Polish documentaries in post-production/editing-stage). There are also presentations, master classes, networking events and the industry conference with Swedish filmmakers planned.

This year, Krakow Film Festival will host about 850 Polish and international visitors: directors, producers, festival representatives and over 25 000 viewers are expected.

56th Krakow Film Festival is held from May 29 to June 5, 2016.

Detailed programme and the tickets available on: www.krakowfilmfestival.pl

During the 1^st and 5^th of June at the 12^th international film festival Kino Otok – Isola Cinema, we’ll be looking into stories whose motor is movement in itself. By experiencing stories of migrations pushed aside – geographical or intimate – individuals, people like us, will unfold from the anonymous masses. For five early summer days, Isola will once again become a film and social venue with a programme of films screening on Manzioli square and other locations.

With festival guests from Africa to Europe

On the 2^nd of June critically acclaimed director Yared Zeleke will present Lamb, the first Ethiopian film to be displayed in Cannes last year, to Isola’s public on Manzioli’s square. The tale of an honest relationship between an animal and a child on Ethiopian’s mountain pastures brings a vision of a different, social, not economic modernisation. Two film stories of Kino Otok – Isola Cinema’s old acquaintances tell the story of African refugees in Europe. Marko Grba Singh’sAbdul & Hamza is a film about two Somalian’s migrants from Africa at the far east of Serbia. Logbook_Serbistan is a doku-drama by the island’s returnee Želimir Žilnik. In it refugees from ruined African, Near and Middle East areas reconstruct frightening and moving scenes from their exodus. Peter Schreiner, another festival guest, talks about the consequences of the refugee crisis through the meeting of a Somalian named Zakarie, who is on the run from the civil war, and an elderly Italian lady Guilia in Lampedusa.

We are also observing European crisis and the identities connected to them. In Eloy Domínguez Serén’s film No cow on the ice, a young Galician filmmaker runs to Sweden because he hasn’t got a job in Spain. Bosnian director Vladimir Tomić spent the year of 1992 in a Copenhagen’s floating hotel where thousands refugees from Bosnia and Hercegovina were stationed. In his film Flotel Europa which will be screened on Manzioli’s square, he will use homemade VHS footage to move us a quarter of a century back in time to the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia and the Bosnian war.

Forward in the past with archive footage

 Documentary maker Alina Marazzi tells the touching story of her late mother with the help of footage her grandfather collected in For One More Hour. Debut guest in Slovenia, the author takes us back in time to the Italian sexual revolution and feminism of the 60’s and 70’s in her film We Want Roses Too.  With the author’s contribution to the omnibus 14 reels, a collective experiment which is also featuring Slovenian direct Davorin Marc, we will be intimately travelling through the city as a film figure and starting point for future thinking.

The ocean will also be on the screen

The sea will also be connecting us to the screen in seaside cinema theatres – we will be watching the fishermen’s’ journey and their determination to preserve their freedom in Joaquim Pinto and Nuno Leonel’s film Fish tail. Director Pinto will also be presented with his self-portrait What now? Remind me, which looks at the world beyond his own mortality after living with HIV for two decades, and his debut feature film Tall stories which tells the story of a growing twelve-year-old boy Miguel, and also talks about unconventional friendships and rising sexuality. However, this film will be a part of Otok In Ljubljana. Dawn will be joining us from the Baltic sea, a tragicomedy on Latvian kolkhoz which is a film based on Eisenstein’s unrealised film project and made by the festival guest Laila Pakalnina.

The entire film and accompanying programme of the 12^th international film festival Kino Otok – Isola Cinema is available on the festival’s web site. 

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