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Bruno Chatelin, your editor, stands for re election at the Board of European Film Academy

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Bruno Chatelin, french Business School HEC alumni, began his marketing career with the largest international Advertising Agencies: Publicis, DMM Masius and JWT, handling accounts such as Kellog’s, Unilever, Colgate Palmolive, Mars Foods, Mastercard... Former film distributor   He started in 1985 working for Sony and UGC FOX in France (Marketing Director and Managing Director) He has launched over 200 films and has worked closely with key creative talents, he runs a film marketing consulting agency and filmfestivals.com.

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> AFM DAILIES & PREVIEWS  American Film Market | November 2 - 9, 2016 | Santa Monica  

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AFM 2016 runs November 2 - 9, 2016  Newsletters:    Circulation of our newsletter 122 000   Pre roll newsletter N° 1 (October  16) Pre roll newsletter N° 2 (October  28)  Opening Newsletter N°3 (November 2)  N°4 (November 3)  N°5 (November 4) ANIMATION IN FOCUS   N°6 (November 7)  N°7 (November 9)  Final wrap newsletter N°8(November 11)  ...  

Summer Hill Films and TomCat Films Line-up for AFM 2016

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TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films is now setting appointments for the American Film Market to be held in Santa Monica at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from November 2nd to 9th. Our office number will be Suite 333. Our phone at the show will be 310.458.6700 ext. 333.         Ted Chalmer(COO) & Emma Ilves (Marketing) 

 

AFM Newsletter November 8

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> TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEWS 

4 days till PÖFF’s Opening Ceremony
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Eternity will open The Black Night Film Festival

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The opening ceremony will be followed by the opening film, a majestic French drama "Eternity" („Éternité“), focussing on a French family story during a whole century, over three generations, bringing out all the characteristics of the country and the culture that make it so pleasant and enjoyable. The film's director is Tran Anh Hung, with a superb cast with Audrey Taoutou, Bérénice Bejo and Mélanie Laurent...   

 

Juries and Awards for the Baltic Event

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  Best Project Eurimages Co-Production Development Award 20 000 Euros The Eurimages Co-Production Development Award goes to the Best Project of the Baltic Event Co-Production Market, based on its artistic quality and potential for theatrical release. The project must be a European co-production between at least two member states of the Eurimages Fund from the outset, while the co-operation between partners must not be exclusively financial. The award, which takes the fo...

 

The Talks :program for the oldest sections of Industry@Tallinn

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Europa Cinemas Innovation Day Lab “Creating new audiences, Inspiring current audiences” Friday, November 18 @Nordic Hotel Forum Arcturus, 10.00-16.30   This Innovation Day Lab will focus on programming, marketing, audience development and social media. Participants will consider these topics in practical workshops, discussions and brainstorming sessions. The goal is to strengthen the network of regional cinemas and to provide a platform where they can share strength...

 

Black Night Fest First Feature Competition Jury, Fipresci, Netpac and Ecumenical Jury

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First Feature Competition Jury   REZA MIRKARIMI Director Iran Reza Mirkarimi graduated from the Tehran Fine Arts University in graphic arts. His cinema activities began in 1987 with a series of shorts followed by two TV series for young people. His first feature „The Child and The Soldier“ (1999) was released in France in 2001. His second feature „Under the Moonlight“ won the 40th Critics’ Week Bes...

 

 

Black Nights Film Festival International Competition Jury

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UBERTO PASOLINI Director, producer Great Britain, Italy Uberto Pasolini has worked in films since 1983 and became an independent producer in 1994 with „Palookaville“. He subsequently produced many other features, including „The Full Monty“. Uberto has directed two features, „Machan“ (PÖFF 2009) and „Still Life“, (closing film at PÖFF 2013) set in Sri Lanka and South London, respectively...

 

 

"Lines" a film by Vassilis Mazomenos Main competition at Tallinn Black Night Fillm Festival

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"Lines" a film by Vassilis Mazomenos :   A call operator endeavors to help people keep on living and hoping.   Storyline :  Greece now days. Seven different stories about seven persons who have already reached their limits and finally fall apart.  Despite their seemingly obvious connection they are simultaneously connected through a common desperate action: the last phone call to the psychological support center called "life line". It's their las...

 

KickStart How to get crowdfunded masterclass with Justin Giddings

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Can you raise a million through crowdfunding? Well, the Hollywood kickstarter guy Justin Giddings can and on 17. November he’s right here in Tallinn and takes the stage with the brightest crowdfunding minds of Estonia to tell you exactly how it’s done! What are the biggest mistakes in crowdfunding? How to grow an audience with zero funds? Should I choose equity or perk based crowdfunding? How to engage thousands of investors through a few minute video and how to guerilla market...

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival unveils Main Competition programme

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Melbourne Documentary Film Festival Calling

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Maryland International Film Festival March 31 – April 2, 2017

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Submit by November 25, 2016

For 6 years, we've been bringing in the finest films from around the world. The film festival became a 501(c)3 and launched in 2009 and now screens more then 70 films each year! Hollywood Director Joe Carnahan is our creative director. He has brought us such films as "The Grey" and "The A-Team" with Liam Neeson and now has Bad Boys 3 in pre-production. Most of our previous winners of Best Feature have obtained distribution. Last year's winner BEREAVE just signed a distribution deal and said, " I wish to take a moment to tell you that your hospitality and your wonderful festival helped our film stand out for distribution. Thank you for that and we'll be sending you more of our work in the future.” So join us!

We look forward to having you screen at our 6th year anniversary!

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NYC Indie Film Festival 
May 2 – 7, 2017
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Regular Deadline November 30, 2016 

NYC Indie Film Festival honors the Best in Category which includes Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Super Short, Best Music Video, as well as Best Director and Best Screenplay.

Be part of the New York City Independent Film Festival! The 8th Annual NYC Indie Film Festival will take place May 2 - 7, 2017 and will present indie films from around the world, panels, live shows, parties, and more! NYCIndieFF celebrates the power of independent filmmaker and offers awards valued at over $12,000 USD. Submit your film today for your chance to win and join us in New York next spring! .

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Mental Health Channel Online Film Festival
December 1st 2016

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Late Deadline November 15, 2016

2ND ANNUAL MHC ONLINE FILM FEST

Seeking great short films on mental health, to show them to the world

If you have a short documentary under 20 minutes, narrative or animation featuring any kind of mental health issue, with great storytelling and powerful characters to engage audiences, we want to show it here – and we’re offering cash prizes for the best submissions. Please see the 2015 Winners and Selections here.

The MHC OFF was created by the Mental Health Channel (MHC), a new online network creating engaging, enlightening, informative programming to help all viewers improve their mental health. SUBMIT NOW

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Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival March 23 -26, 2017

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November 30, 2016 Late Deadline

The first Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival will be held in Ramsgate with its stunning Royal Harbour, unique in England. It is run by the Ramsgate Film & TV Institute, which will also run a variety of screenings throughout the year to bring international independent cinema to local audiences.

President of the Festival is Brenda Blethyn (Secret & Lies, Vera,...), BAFTA, Globe and Cannes Best Actress Winner and Oscar Nominated. Brenda will also pick the winner of the First Feature Film Category.

The Festival focus is to show new works and help promote film makers. Screenings are complemented by a strong programme of quality events and seminars, with industry professionals of high reputation, who have already confirmed their attendance. Do check the website for more all news as they come. 
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 Garden State Film Festival 2017
March 30 - April 2, 2017
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Deadline November 15

Founded to celebrate the independent film genre, The Garden State Film Festival, a not for profit organization, offers independent filmmakers the chance to exhibit their work and gives New Jersey audiences a chance to experience new, cultural, and artistic endeavors through the medium of film.

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Montreal International Animation Film Festival - ANIMAZE August 17 – 20, 2017

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Earlybird Deadline November 1, 2016

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Montreal International Animation Film Festival is a people's film festival an dindutry conference dedicated to the art of animation for film and technology. 
All genres and forms are welcome.
Software an award prize. Visibility in out travelling show in Berlin, Cannes Annecy, Glasgow and more.

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New York Festivals  
The 2017 Television & Film Awards gala will take place at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 25th, 2017

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Deadline extended

The New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards honors the World’s Best TV and Films at its annual gala at NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 25th. Founded in 1957, NYF TV & Film Awards offers a powerhouse of categories including: 30 categories for documentaries and dozens of categories for news, drama and performers. New York Festivals welcomes network, studio, independent, and student productions of all lengths across all platforms. Late entries accepted until January 5th, 2017. For more information visit: http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/tvfilm/

NYF TV & Film Awards New Categories for 2017: Heroes, Ecotourism, and Best Use of Technology

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The 50th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival  April 21 to 30, 2017

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Next Deadline: November 15, 2016 

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Enter the Festival that discovered Spielberg, Lucas, Coppola, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, and John Lee Hancock with their first awards!

Competition in 10 major categories! More than 200 specialized sub-categories offer fair competition and a chance for a Remi Award!

The 50th Annual WorldFest-Houston offers Screening Shorts, Docs, Features, Music Videos, Experimental & Student Films on Big 60' AMC Theater screens, with over 600 Intl filmmakers attending the ten-day International Film Festival.. SUBMIT.

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The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival April 19 – 22, 2017
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Early Deadline November 18

The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival has been awarded several prestigious awards including one of the "Top 25 film festivals worth the entry fee" by Movie Maker Magazine. The MBIFF screens projects in a multi-million dollar theater, housing state of the art technology. 
Being billed as the East Coast's answer to Sundance, the MBIFF has a reputation for outstanding films including writings and blogs making the statement that the MBIFF has the best film line up in the World. We continue to be a venue for up and coming film makers as well as seasoned professionals. Many of the filmmakers will be in attendance with their films, and will be available for Q&A sessions.

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Fantasporto 2017 February 24 - March 4, 2017
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EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30TH, 2016!  In partnership with filmfestivals.com

Fantasporto’2017 | Oporto International Film Festival announces our Call for Film Entries for the 37th annual festival, running February 24th till March 4th.

This Call is for Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi features and shorts in the Fantasy competition. The Director’s Week is for features only, in all genres except fantasy.

Deadlines for Entries for 2017 edition are October 30th (Early Call) and December 5th (Final Call).

Films can be submitted now using the film submission website www.fantasporto.com

Fantasporto enjoys incredible loyalty and support from the large film-appreciating community all over the World. In the last edition, Fantasporto was attended by over 20,000 enthusiastic genre film fans and over 200 members of the film press and industry.

Considered in 2015 as the first of the independent film festivals in the world by TRIPPER, Fantasporto is among the top film festivals  for the discovery of new talent, having revealed countless of now famous directors, producers and actors.

The World Heritage City by UNESCO of Porto, twice considered Europe’s Best Touristic Destination,  is another factor adding interest . Founded in 1981, the 37th edition has the support of the Portuguese State.

Check the  Regulations on the site www.fantasporto.com.

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Bruno Chatelin's role in the legend of Boyz'n The Hood

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New York : An Occupation of Loss, Taryn Simon

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In the vast New York  Park Avenue Armory Taryn Simon presented from September 13-25 as a world premiere a uniquely themed performance piece in which professional mourners from 30 countries shared rituals of grief and mourning with a small audience. Mourners from all over the globe, including  Cambodia, Russia Kyrgyzstan, Venezuela, Armenia, Bhutan and other countries participated and shared their lamentation, The artist placed the performers at the bottom of eleven tall 48 feet high ...

LEAVE NOW by Stephen Frost will open the Ramsgate Festival: A supernatural movie shot entirely in the area.

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The Independent Producers Organisation (IPO) to represent producers at the DISCOP Africa

The independent Producers Organisation (IPO) through the support of DISCOP, Joburg Film Festival (JFF) and Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) will from Wednesday 2nd until Friday 04th October 2016 participate at DISCOP Africa.   Launched in 2009, DISCOP Africa is an audiovisual content distribution, programming, and coproduction market that targets free and pay television services operators from 47 Sub-Saharan African countries.   For the duration of the market, the Independent Producer...

Iris Prize winner Balcony to receive TV premier

Siraj Syed reviews Doctor Strange: Surgery and sorcery go hand in hand

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Siraj Syed reviews Doctor Strange: Surgery and sorcery go hand in hand Comics can be victims of overkill, especially when they traverse the distance from page to screen. Casting might be (mis)guided by name and fame, when suitability is of greater import. Marvel’s Doctor Strange, with part Disney talent and full distribution channels in tow, is ridden with both pitfalls. It’s a marvel then that the film manages to serve above par, enjoyable fare, for which credit largely goes to t...

 

American Horizon on the Indian Kshitij, a month away from release

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American Horizon on the Indian Kshitij, a month away from release Rare indeed. A Mumbai-based film professional named Navroz Prasla (no, not the Parsee or Irani Navroz, but a Khoja community member) moves to Houston, USA  and sets up a media and event company, gets interested in a Marathi story, and produces an all Marathi cast and crew film called Kshitij (A Horizon), the only non-Maharashtrian being Oscar-winning Sound Designer, Resul Pookutty. The film is now complete, and the PR age...

 

 

Turkey--key country at Mumbai Fim Festival, by Siraj Syed

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(Ms. Alin Taşçiyan-President Fipresci, Ambassador of Turkey to India--H.E. Mr. Burak Akçapar and Leading Actor--Mr. Ali Sarp Levendoğlu) Turkey--key country at Mumbai Fim Festival, by Siraj Syed ‘Zabaan-e-yaar-e-man Turkey, va man Turkey na mee daanam’ went a duet in the Hindi film Ek Musafir Ek Haseena, made in the late 50s/early 60s. The lines are not in Turkish, but Farsee (Persian), and translate as ‘My love(r)’s language is Turkish, and I do not k...

 

Siraj Syed on 18th Mumbai Film Festival: Godless, Madly, Red Turtle meets Barakah

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Siraj Syed on 18th MFF: Godless, Madly, Red Turtle meets Barakah Far from catching up on film viewing shortfall, I could see fewer films in the second half of the 18th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) with STAR. It was a deadly combination of several factors: Tickets sold out, no luck with walk-ins, inability to wake up early, traffic jams and unavoidably long travel times, the desire to attend two or three non-screening events, the choice of some films over others shown at the same or alm...

 

MAMI’s 18th MFF schedule had gaping holes

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MAMI’s 18th MFF schedule had gaping holes Multiple venues spread far and wide, across the Western and Eastern, Southern and Northern tips of the linear city of Mumbai meant that persons living in those areas where the cinemas are located would have easier access to them and would save a lot of time commuting. If we measure the distances between the farthest separations, it could take 2 ½ to 3 hours for a passenger to reach the corresponding venue. Include return travel, and you a...

 

Siraj Syed reviews Shivaay: She: Vaay? He: Vaay not?

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Siraj Syed reviews Shivaay: She: Vaay? He: Vaay not? Shivaay is a balanced film, in a convoluted kind of way. There is a germ of a story and there is major plagiarism of tracks from both Hollywood and Indian films. There is breath-taking action and there are pointless stunts. There is high proficiency acting and there is insult to talent. There is a small component of genuine humour and a large dose of unintentionally silly moments. There is organic unity in the screenplay when you match the ...

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Enoc The Resplendent Stargate by Martha Marin Premiering in Cannes

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World premiere in Cannes

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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Paranoid Girls 
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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) 
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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 
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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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Animaze curates 12 hours of Canadian Animation Programming at Moscow Film Festival 2017

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Laurie Gordon and Kirrill Razlogov confrim a collaboration between Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival and the Moscow International Film Festival June 23-29 2017.  Razlogov will curate a special Russian focus and present a masterclass during Animaze in August 2017. Gordon will curate 12 hours of Canadian animation program during one of Russia's oldest and most prestigeous film festivals in the world held annually in Moscow in the early summer. The idea of prese...

 

Animaze 2017 submission now OPEN - Top 100 festivals voted 5 STAR

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Animaze volunteers Craig Heinrich and Ségolène Lémbémé Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival is proud to open it's submssions for 2017. Looking for shorts and features as well as experimental and 360 content. We are also hosting a TV pitch forum for one - offs and TV series. Opening night dance troupe from China From virtual reality to 360 for Dome and gear Animaze had a fantastic edition festival and conference. Producers and v...

 

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 31 opened with Dreamland musical Dramedy at Seminole Hard Rock

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31st edition of FLIFF opened with Dreamland an  American comedy, drama, music film, directed by Robert Schwartzman in directorial debut, from a screenplay by Benjamin Font and Schwartzman. It stars Johnny Simmons, Amy Landecker, Jason Schwartzman, Noël Wells, Alan Ruck, Beverly D'Angelo, Talia Shire, Shay Mitchell, Frankie Shaw and Nick Thune. The team attended the premiere Nov 4 at Seminole Har...

 

Films By Her Screening Event this December!

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We are spotlighting the best indie films by female filmmakers in Films By Her screening! Join us for a two hour screening of the best narrative shorts and animated works from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Festival editions with your first drink on us! Buy your tickets today and enter automatically for a 2017 VIP pass raffle at the screening.  Lineup includes: Moral Compass Testimony Katyusha One Thousand and One Teardrops First Base MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Friday, Dec...

 

 

NUCLEAR FILM HIGHLIGHTS OF BERLIN 2016

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New York: Margaret Mead Film Festival 2016

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Continuing its tradition of high quality programming The Margaret Mead Film Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary at its home, the American Museum of Natural History.  Established in 1977 it is the longest running annual international documentary festival in the United States.   Of the more than 40,000 submissions since its inception, 2,000 films have been shown by the festival of which 1,000 are kept in the Museum’s Mead Festival Archives. Over the years, documentaries...

57 Thessaloniki Festival opened last night

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New Genre Fest Launching next april-- THE OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL!

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THE OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL BRAND NEW GENRE FEST IN MT.HOOD, OREGON TO LAUNCH ON APRIL 27, 2017 ...

 

The Denver Film Festival Opens Tomorrow with Emma Stone!

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Meet us on the Red Carpet... The Denver Film Festival begins tomorrow with a sold-out show of La La Land and Emma Stone in-person! Luckily, our next Red Carpet presentation is around the corner; Lion on Friday, November 4. Limited tickets are still available. Did you know, the Denver Film Festival and year-round programming of the Denver Film Society is made possible because of donors, sponsors, our supporters, the SCFD and donation events like Colorado Gives Day? Beginning today y...

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Nominations for the 29th European Film Awards

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At the Seville European Film Festival the European Film Academy and EFA Productions proudly announced the nominations for the 29th European Film Awards. The more than 3,000 EFA Members will now vote for the winners who will be presented during the awards ceremony on 10 December in Wroclaw, European Capital of Culture 2016.  EFA voting members ...

 

149 entries for the Documentary Feature category for the 89th Academy Awards®.

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145 DOCUMENTARY FEATURES SUBMITTED FOR 2016 OSCAR® RACE LOS ANGELES, CA – One hundred forty-five features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 89th Academy Awards®. The submitted films, listed in alphabetical order, are: “The Abolitionists” “Abortion: Stories Women Tell” “All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone” “Almost Holy” “Amanda Knox&...

 

 

"The Bloom of Yesterday" won Tokyo Grand Prix at Tokyo International Film Festival

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The 29th Tokyo International Film Festival Award Winners announced   Competition - Tokyo Grand Prix: "The Bloom of Yesterday" (directed by Chris Kraus) - Special Jury Prize: "Sami Blood" (directed by Amanda Kernell) - Award for Best Director: Hana Jusic ("Quit Staring at My Plate") - Award for Best Actress:Lene Cecilia Sparrok ("Sami Blood") - Award for Best Actor:Paolo Ballesteros ("Die Beautiful") - Award for Best Artistic Co...

 

Bogota Film Festival Bogocine 33 wrapped, with awards

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Yesterday was held the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the 33rd Bogota International Film Festival.  The most important film event in the city global in nature and the only one that bears his name since 1984, with the World Premier of the film "Oh What a Gem" Ventura Pons. AWARDS WERE ANNOUNCED Alexis Award: "Orika, Dreams of Freedom" group of complementary school day program, the Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena Pre-Columbian Gold C...

 

Cinemed 2016 Palmares Awards

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CINEMED 2016 PALMARÈS - WINNERS’ LIST   Longs métrages (see English text below)     Vivre et autres fictions Personal Affairs Timgad >Antigone d’or de Montpellier Médi...

 

American Film Festival Audience Awards Announced

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Hunky Dory and Eat That Question – Frank Zappa in His Own Words Win Audience Award at the American Film Festival in Polan...

 

20th Méliès d’or competition for European fantastic film: Winners 2016

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Raw (Grave) by Julia Ducournau wins the Méliès d’or 2016 L’oeil silencieux (The Frozen Eye) wins the Méliès d’or 2016 for short film The European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation (EFFFF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Méliès d’or competition for European fantastic film. The Méliès d’or for feature film was awarded to Raw (Grave) Director: Julia Ducournau (France, Belgiu...

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Distribution and New Media discussion panel at Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival

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All seminars and talks are open to the public. Some are more technical than others. But all can be enjoyed by everyone.   All speakers and events are based on permitting schedules and subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.       ...

 

Peter Corey, Multi BAFTA winner, will judge the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival’s 48-Hour Youth Challenge.

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Peter Corey, who has won several BAFTAs for Children's TV Programmes takes on the task of judging the films produced within the 48 hours Youth Challenge.​ We are very pleased to announce that the multi-award winning children’s television writer, Peter Corey, will judge the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival’s 48-Hour Youth Challenge. Peter’s amusing children’s book series, Coping With…, was transformed for the television scr...

 

Panel Spotlight Safe and Sound: Why Safety and Security Matter

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Panel sponsored by     The news is flooded with stories of meteorological, medical, security and financial disasters at festivals. Within minutes, a festival’s reputation and financial stability can be upended. But what if these disasters could be prevented, minimized or insurable? How can preplanning and on-site crisis management reduce or eliminate risk and reduce yo...

 

Speakers Not To Be Missed at FestForums

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Nia Peeples Actor, singer, dancer, and a beautiful free spirit. Come hear this "Pretty Little Liar" spill all the truths during her 20/20 on Sunday at 11:30. True North: The Power in Trusting What You kNOw           ...

 

Michael De Luca And Jennifer Todd To Produce The 89Th Oscars®

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"What a talented team," said Boone Isaacs.  "Mike and Jennifer have a great working relationship and a tremendous love and respect of film, and will surely draw from their vast experience to create an exceptional and unforgettable event for movie fans everywhere."LOS ANGELES, CA — Three-time Oscar®-nominated producer Michael De Luca and Emmy®-nominated producer Jennifer Todd will produce the 89th Oscars® telecast, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isa...

San Sebastian Ambiance and Portraits slideshow

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Photos by Inés Barreda de Biurrun  ...

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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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Les Nominations aux European Film Awards 2016

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LES NOMINATIONS AUX EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS 2016 Au Festival du Film Européen de Séville, la European Film Academy et EFA Productions ont révélé les nominations pour les 29ème European Film Awards. Plus de 3.000 Membres EFA vont désormais voter pour désigner les lauréats qui seront dévoilés au cours de la cérémonie du 10 décembre à Wroclaw, Capitale Européenne de la Culture 2016.  ...

 

Le European Achievement in World Cinema sera décerné à l’acteur irlandais Pierce Brosnan

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En reconnaissance de son immense carrière, autant devant que derrière la caméra, l'acteur et producteur, Pierce Brosnan recevra le prix du EUROPEAN ACHIEVEMENT IN WORLD CINEMA.   Parmi l'impressionnante filmographie de Pierce Brosnan, l'on trouve MISTER JOHNSON de Bruce Beresford (1990), LE COBAYE de Brett Leonard (1992), L'AFFAIRE THOMAS CROWN réalisé par John McTiernan (1999) ou encore LE TAILLEUR DE PANAMA de John Boo...

 

J-14 avant l'avant-première au Grand Rex de Vaiana, la légende du bout du monde

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Du mercredi 16 novembre au lundi 2 janvier c'est la magie de Noël au Grand Rex ! Les enfants trépignent déjà d'impatience... Pas de panique, embarquement immédiat durant 14 jours en avant-première et en exclusivité nationale au Grand Rex   Comme chaque année, le plus grand cinéma d'Europe invite petits et grands à découvrir un duo enchanteur mariant le dernier f...

 

Palmarès de la 20e édition des Ecrans Documentaires

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Le jury Sélection Premiers & Seconds films, composé de :  Geoffrey Lachassagne, Emmanuel Parraud et Jürgen Ellinghau...

 

 

Une expérience sensorielle unique autour de l'avant première au Majestic Passy de SICIXIA de Ignacio Vilar

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Espagnolas en Passy Nos ancêtres les concierges... Espagnolas en París et Vía Láctea Filmes avec la complicité des Ecrans de Paris présentent ¡ Une expérience sensorielle unique ! GALICIA por los cinco sentidos "Paseo polo amor e a Costa da Morte" Une avant-première exceptionnelle à Paris
, précédant la sortie du film en Espagne SICIXIA de Ignacio Vilar (Espagne - 2016 -...

 

Cinemed 2016 Palmares 

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CINEMED 2016 PALMARÈS - WINNERS’ LIST   Longs métrages (see English text below)     Vivre et autres fictions Personal Affairs Timgad >Antigone d’or de Montpellier Médi...

 

Premier regard sur LES ŒILLADES D'ALBI : 20è édition du 14 au 20 novembre 2016

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  LES ŒILLADES Festival du film francophone d'Albi Pour télécharger le dossier de presse et le visuel de l'affiche 2016, cliquez sur les boutons ci-dessous ! Les Œillades auront 20 ans du 14 au 20 novembre 2016 !         ...

 

Ouverture du festival Les Écrans Documentaires

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Soirée d'ouverture Pour sa 20ème édition le festival a le plaisir de vous inviter à sa soirée d'ouverture :  Avant-première du film I tempi felici verranno presto de Alessandro Comod...

 

Raw (Grave) remporte le Méliès d Or du meilleur film fantastique européen

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Le prestigieux Méliès d’or du meilleur long métrage fantastique européen a été attribué samedi 29 octobre 2016 au film Raw (Grave) de Julia Ducournau (France/Belgique, 2016) lors du Lund International Fantastic Film Festival (Suède). Le Méliès d’or des courts métrages est quant à lui revenu à The Frozen Eye (L’Oeil Silencieux) de Karim Ouelhaj (Belgique, 2016). La Féd&ea...