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Michel Adam Presents Exodus to Shangai by Anthony Hickox, an Action Adventure Love Story of West Loves East

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2015  SCREENING EXODUS TO SHANGHAI F -  FILMS F LOUNGE AT LOBBY MAJESTIC HOTEL.
A love story of West loves East, Jews and Chinese united with violins, interrupted by the Nazi invasion of Austria in 1938. Even Hitler is not powerful enough to break the love; with many adventures and action, they make the Exodus from Vienna to reach the Next year in Shanghai. http://www.micheladam.tv/

 

 

Cannes Market Premiere for Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’

Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’ has its market Premiere in Cannes Howard J Ford's (Director/Producer Co-Writer of 'The Dead 1 & 2') latest epic NEVER LET GO. Shot in Morocco, Spain and the US, the film tells the story of Lisa, a single mother (played by Angela Dixon) who takes the law into her own hands to get back her abducted child. The completed film will have its Market Debut Monday 18th May, 5.30 PM at Olympia cinema, ...

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Portland Film Festival   September 1–7, 2015 

May 15, 2015 - Extended Deadline

The Storytellers' Festival & Conference
Festival: September 1–7, 2015  
Film & Screenplay Competitions

The 7-day event (September 1–7, 2015) will include film screenings, Q&As, filmmaker workshops, classes, panels and parties in locations throughout Portland, Oregon, as well as online.

The festival was named as one of the “Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, as well as one of the "50 Festivals Worth its Submission Fee." The fest has over 20k in cash and prizes split across most genres and film lengths.

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Early Deadline – May 5, 2015

UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace.

The 18th UNAFF will be held in Palo Alto, Stanford University, East Palo Alto and San Francisco. This year's theme RUNNING OUT OF TIME continues the ongoing celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and focuses on time-sensitive aspects of the Millennium Development Goals.

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• Documentaries only
• No runtime limit - UNAFF accepts both shorts and longs

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The Montreal World Film Festival 

August 27, September 7

The regulations and entry forms to submit a film to the 2015 edition of the MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL are available for download. Please follow the links to get a copy. 
- 2015 REGULATIONS
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 CANADIAN STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

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Hollyshorts 
August 13-22, 2015

The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655)   2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day.  HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.  

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Pseudonym, for festival consideration

First feature by french actor director Thierry Sebban. Produced by la Petite Reine (The Artist) and Diabolo Films (The Suicide Shop).
Synopsis:  Alex is a divorced father, a stressed executive. His daily routine is work, work, work. Tonight he's in a hurry, he's due to meet a beautiful young stranger... who contacted him via the internet. But this blind date will flip him into a downward spiral and disrupt forever the course of his life.  Thriller, 75 min., Scope, Dolby 5.1  Directed by Thierry Sebban  Starring: Simon Abkarian, Igor Skreblin, Perrine Tourneux... Email us for a screener

Rooted in Peace by Greg Reitman

ROOTED in PEACE, 97 minutes - 2015

Documentary by SUNDANCE alum GREG REITMAN (Sundance Audience Award Winner for fhis first documentary 'Fuel')

Starring: Deepak Chopra, Donovan, Mike Love, David Lynch, Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire, Pete Seeger, Ted Turner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu

"ROOTED in PEACE challenges viewers to examine their values as Americans and human beings. Today we are at war within ourselves, with our environment, and with the world. Director and award-winning filmmaker Greg Reitman invites viewers on a film journey to take notice of the world we live in, proactively seek ways to find personal and ecological peace, and stop the cycle of violence".

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May Selection of Films for your consideration

Marché du Film 2015: The Doc Corner Program online

The Doc Corner is the one-and-only professional meeting point of the Marché du Film entirely dedicated to feature documentaries aimed for theatrical-release. Directors, sales agents, buyers, festival programmers, producers and distributors of the international documentary film sector gather at the Doc Corner around an exclusive content: a doc-only video library, regular professional talks and business meets, friendly get-togethers and drinks, and, first and foremost, customized tables for...

 

Playing it Cool, Review: He’s in love, she has a lover

Playing it Cool Justin Reardon’s debut film Convention started in 2011, but has yet to reach cinemas. His second effort, A Many Splintered Thing, began shooting in 2012, and we now have it released as Playing It Cool. If I were to choose between the two titles, I would find A Many Splintered Thing more interesting and cool, in spite of the obvious pun on Splendoured. Incidentally, the splintered line is actually used in the film. Playing it Cool is a drab title. Chris Evans’ char...

 

PLASTICS Trailer Revealed

Ex-Detective Haversheim is a broken man.  He quit the force after he was promoted detective, because he could not solve the "plastic killer" case. The  "plastic killer" was a prostitute  who killed 18 "johns" and wrapped them in plastic.  A year later, a body shows up wrapped plastic. Ex-detective Haversheim has a chance to redeem himself and catch the killer, But,  at what cost? ...

 

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KINO! 2015, Festival of German Films

Marketing foreign language films in the United States faces problematic challenges thanks to declining theatrical revenues. The hoped for compensation through new internet distribution platforms has not materialized. Any income from internet services has not matched the limited and declining revenue from theatrical distribution. To make matters worse, Netflix’ share of foreign language films has been declining. Foreign and independent productions are now frequently found on ancillary pla...

 

China Summit in Cannes: a 3-day series of conferences and events to meet Chinese key players and talents

      To boost its already strong line-up for 2015, the Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes, has programmed its inaugural China Summit, welcoming top industry players to the French Riviera to address the 12,000 plus Marché badge holders. The three-day event, will feature a number of topical sessions, including a special “Sino-French” afternoon, an overview of the Chinese market, an exploration of the booming VOD sector, and an introduction to co-...

 

Manchester Film Festival - Official Feature Selection

ManIFF2015 is proud to announce its official feature selection for the inaugural Manchester Film Festival. All 20 trailers of the World and U.K premières were played and received with excitement and intrigue at an exclusive press screening at The Landing, MediacityUK. Amongst the films to première at the inaugural Manchester Film Festival, which is taking place at the AMC Great Northern Warehouse from 10th- 12th July, is the U.K Première of ‘Two Down’ which is...

 

Beauty will Save the World: Second edition of Festival Sacré de la Beauté reveals its program.

Download the program Translation available in the next days   ILE DE SAINT-HONORAT Du mardi 19 au vendredi 22 mai 2015 Session de Formation Diaconie de la Beauté : « L’Artiste et la Voix » sous la présidence de Mgr Rey, Évêque de Fréjus-Toulon. Interventions : Mgr Rey, Dom Vladimir Gaudrat (Père Abbé), Michael Lonsdale, Josep Maria Herms (directeur Play...

 

International photo exhibition "Faith without borders"

International Photo Exhibition "FAITH WITHOUT BORDERS" Within the frames of Fresco International Festival "The world with your eyes!" An open-air exhibition  All interested individuals are welcome to attend the event regardless of sex, age, faith, national origin. Please send any photo where contemporary art and spiritual values are combined. PARTICIPATION RULES FOR PHOTO EXHIBITION Photos from around the world that reject wars, ecological disasters, violenc...

 

Cellar Door Film Festival Hosts Movie Trivia Night!

  Cellar Door Film Festival invites all speculative cinephiles in the 613 to come out for a night of movie trivia on Thursday, May 7 at Raw Sugar Cafe. Come support Cellar Door Film Festival with three rounds of trivia questions taken from cult favourites and hidden gems in the genres of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Put your movie smarts to the test and show off your brains for the zombies that are inevitably coming to eat them. There will be prizes and good times. This ev...

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SEEfest 2015 Awards

After eight days and 47 films shown to diverse audiences in Los Angeles, the 10th anniversary South East European Film Festival, SEEfest 2015 concluded Thursday night with an awards gala presentation at The Mark. Director Tudor Jurgiu from Romania won Bridging the Borders award for Best Feature Film of the festival for his debut film, The Japanese Dog. Special Jury Mention went to Croatian filmmaker Tomislav Mršić for his debut film, Cowboys, and Special Jury Prize fo...

 

South East European Film Festival Closes on a High Note with Presentation of 2015 Jury Awards

The South East European Film Festival (SEEfest) (seefilmla.org) celebrated a milestone 10th anniversary year, culminating with a closing night gala event and awards presentation at The Mark in Beverly Hills, where the 2015 SEEfest Jury Awards were presented.   “I have watched the films with festival audiences for the second or third time, and it did not dim their beauty one bit,” said Vera Mijojlic, founder and director, SEEfest. “These films deserve to be seen beyond ...

 

This evening the 58th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 23 - May 7), presented by the San Francisco Film Society, announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Award (GGA) competitions at an event held at Rouge | Nick's Crispy Tacos. This year the Festival awarded nearly $40,000 in prizes to emerging and established filmmakers. For over 50 years, SFIFF's Golden Gate Awards h...

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Broad Green Pictures has appointed Dylan Wiley as the studio’s President of Specialty Releasing

Broad Green Pictures today has appointed veteran marketing and distribution executive Dylan Wiley as the studio’s President of Specialty Releasing.  Wiley, who has been working with the company since November, is charged with managing all aspects of the release of Broad Green’s specialty film slate across all media.    Under Wiley’s oversight, Broad Green Pictures plans to release 8-12 specialty titles annually via varying styles of exploitation...

 

Meet the 22 programmers who will make the selections for the 40th Toronto International Film Festival

Piers Handling, Director and CEO of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, reveal the team of 22 programmers who will make the selections for the 40th Toronto International Film Festival®, which runs Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 20, 2015.   Piers Handling Europe, City to City: London, Special Presentations, Gala Presentations Handling is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of TIFF. He has held th...

 

Agnès Varda is to receive an honorary Palme d’or during the Closing Ceremony of the 68th Festival de Cannes.

© Ciné-Tamaris   Previously, only Woody Allen, in 2002,Clint Eastwood, in 2009, and Bernardo Bertolucci, in 2011, have been granted this supreme distinction by the Board of Directors of the Festival de Cannes. The award is given to renowned directors whose works have achieved a global impact but who have nevertheless never won the Palme d’or. Agnès Varda is the first female director to garner the prestigious trophy. With her legendary humo...

 

Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of Netflix, guest at Next May 15th

In Conversation With Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer, at the 2015 Marché du Film.   May 15th, 2015 at 10:00am - Salle Buñuel Palais 5th Floor Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of Netflix, the leading Internet television network, will attend an In Conversation session at the 2015 Marché du Film. Ted Sarandos’ session will take place on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 10:00am with NEXT, an exclusive program for Marché participants, dedicat...

 

Producer Bero Beyer appointed general and artistic director of International Film Festival Rotterdam

Rotterdam, 6 May 2015: International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Supervisory Board confirmed today its appointment of award-winning independent producer Bero Beyer as the new General and Artistic Director of IFFR. Beyer, who brings with him a wealth of international film expertise, on both the creative and industry side, formally joins IFFR on August 1st. He will be attending the Cannes Film Festival in his current capacity...

 

The French actress Sabine Azéma will preside over the Caméra d’or Jury this year

Sabine Azéma © Getty Images   The French actress Sabine Azéma will preside over the Caméra d’or Jury this year, to select the best first film presented in Cannes. Following in the footsteps of Bong Joon-Ho, Gael García Bernal, Carlos Diegues and Nicole Garcia, Sabine Azéma is getting ready to dedicate her enthusiasm and love of cinema to the directors of their first film. She will be accompanied by the director&n...

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Une Palme d’or d’honneur sera remise à Agnès Varda lors de la Cérémonie de Clôture du 68e Festival de Cannes.

 A ce jour, seuls Woody Allen, en 2002, Clint Eastwood, en 2009, et Bernardo Bertolucci, en 2011, se sont vu remettre cette distinction suprême, au nom du Conseil d’Administration du Festival de Cannes. Elle est attribuée à un réalisateur de renom, dont l’œuvre fait autorité dans le monde mais qui n’a pourtant jamais reçu de Palme d’or. Agnès Varda est la première femme réalisat...

 

PANAMA de Pavle VUCKOVIC en Séance Spéciale

68ème Festival international du Film de Cannes 2015 Sélection Officielle : Séance spéciale Samedi 16 mai à 18h30 - Salle du 60ème  PANAMA un film de Pavle Vučković (Serbie)   "Panama" est le premier long métrage du réalisateur lauréat de la Cinéfondation (du festival de Cannes)   Synopsis: Après deux années passées à ...

 

C’est Sabine Azéma qui présidera cette année le Jury de la Caméra d’or

Sabine Azéma © Getty Images   C’est l’actrice française Sabine Azéma qui présidera cette année le Jury de la Caméra d’or, en charge de désigner le meilleur premier film présenté à Cannes. A la suite de Bong Joon-Ho, Gael García Bernal, Carlos Diegues et Nicole Garcia, Sabine Azéma s’apprête à dédier son enthousiasme et sa pa...

La Glace et le ciel de Luc Jacquet en Clôture du Festival de Cannes : Un hymne à la sauvegarde de la planète

Major Buzz Factory : Expérience 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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Screening | Exodus to Shanghai|  Cannes Film Festival 2015| F Film Lounge at Lobby of Majestic Hotel | Worldwide rights available

An action/adventure love story based on historical facts. 
Dr. Ho, the Chinese Consul in Vienna in 1938, issued exit visas to many Jews against the instruction of his superiors. Fannia, a New York Jewish violin student falls in love  with the Consul’s nephew, Bruce. Together they must  leave Vienna as the Gestapo is chasing them to get the Jews and Hitler’s painting ...Fannia is a beautiful and talented Jewish violin student from New York, USA, played by Yaara Benben. Rivka is an emotional young Jewish girl with a beautiful voice. She is Fannia’s best friend and goes on the journey with her, played by Jahni Raz. 
View the film and meet the team at F Film Lounge at Majestic Hotel Lobby.

The Versatile Group of Hollywood: Introduces Versatile Films and Multimedia Resources, during the Cannes International Film Fest

Roster of Versatile Films and Planned Projects During the 68th International Film Festival Du Cannes, Versatile Films are being introduced to the Market by The Versatile Group of Hollywood. According to Marisela D'Baldriche, CEO and producer of The Versatile Group of Hollywood, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the roster of Versatile Film projects that will be available are listed at http://www.cinando.com/theversatilegroupofhollywood I Line up I Contact marisela@versatilefilms.com

Cannes Market Premiere for Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’

Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’ has its market Premiere in Cannes Howard J Ford's (Director/Producer Co-Writer of 'The Dead 1 & 2') latest epic NEVER LET GO. Shot in Morocco, Spain and the US, the film tells the story of Lisa, a single mother (played by Angela Dixon) who takes the law into her own hands to get back her abducted child.
The completed film will have its Market Debut Monday 18th May, 5.30 PM at Olympia cinema.
I Confirm your presence I Book a meeting with Howard J Ford I Trailer

 

Beauty will Save the World: Second edition of Festival Sacré de la Beauté reveals its program.

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ILE DE SAINT-HONORAT May 19-22 mai 2015 Session de Formation Diaconie de la Beauté : « L’Artiste et la Voix » sous la présidence de Mgr Rey, Évêque de Fréjus-Toulon. Interventions : Mgr Rey, Dom Vladimir Gaudrat (Père Abbé), Michael Lonsdale, Josep Maria Herms... 

 

Tabula Rasa Indonesian Drama by Adriyanto DEWO has Market Premiere

Completed - Drama - 105 minutes - Indonesia.
Hans, a young man from Papua, migrates to the capital city to become a football player. Yet fate has a different agenda, it brings him to a Padang restaurant where he finds a new hope in life as a cook. Year of production : 2014  Director : Adriyanto DEWO Writer : Tumpal TAMPUBOLON Cast : Dewi IRAWAN, Jimmy KOBOGAU, Yayu UNRU,Ozzol RAMDAN Producer(s) : Sheila TIMOTHY (LifeLike Pictures) +++  

Market Premiere May 17 09:30 PALAIS F Click here to take a meeting with the producer

 

 

Filosofi Kopi Market Premiere in Cannes

Completed - Drama - 117 minutes Indonesia
A film about two best friends who founded "Filosofi Kopi", a coffee shop that only provides the best Indonesian coffee. This is a story about soul searching and making peace with the past, while exploring new horizons - in this case, to celebrate coffee with passion and love. "I saw the Indonesian Premiere at EFX Jakarta in march and was impressed by the great production values, obviously  a very modern crowd pleaser". Bruno Chatelin fIlmfestivals.com. +++

Screening May 13 - 11:30 - PALAIS G Book your meeting with the team attending  I www.filosofikopimovie.com/

 

The 13th Step comes to Cannes, do not miss the market screenings

The 13th Step is an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Monica Richardson that exposes the intimate and disturbing truth of Alcoholics Anonymous and its ongoing environment of sexual predation and violence.   A former member of AA for 36 years, filmmaker Monica Richardson has utilised her unprecedented access to members, leadership, and victims to complete the most compelling and newsworthy film on the subject to date. +++   Screening 17 May 10.00 Gray 4 and 19 May 12.00 Palais C. 
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The Innocents,new title from OneEyedFilms

THE INNOCENTS Mauricio Brunetti Argentina 2015  supernatural horror  work in progress Blood Window , Bruxelles Fantastic Film Festival    '''spooky version of 12 years a slave'' BiFFF Set in 19th century Argentina as the six years old crippled Rodrigo is ripped away from his family home by his brutal, merciless father, a slave landowner in remote Argentina.   When Rodrigo returns years later to introduce his young wife, his presence will unle...

 

Meet the Kosovo film Industry representatives during Cannes Film Festival

Meet the Kosovo film Industry representatives during Cannes Film Festival Come and visit us from 14-22 May at Village International Pantiero Kosovo/Albania stand nr 210 and enjoy some of our local refreshments! www.qkk-rks.com info@qkk-rks.com  Kosovo Cinematography Center       ...

 

Croatian Movies in Cannes

 

 

Gus Van Sant to receive Award on May 15th 2015 during the 7th Annual Filmmakers dinner hosted by Charles Finch

 

FINCH & PARTNERS and JAEGER-LeCOULTRE ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENT OF THE 7th ANNUAL FILMMAKERS AWARD : GUS VAN SANT Finch & Partners, in partnership with Jaeger-LeCoultre, will award Gus Van Sant on May 15th 2015 during the Annual Filmmakers dinner, hosted by Charles Finch. Now in it’s 7th year the Annual Filmmakers Dinner, held at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes, continues to develop into one of the most important events during the Cannes Film Festival. “Gus is a huge ta...

 

Rosenn Market Screenings

 

AH!AH! AAA Les Films Belges, Artisan Films, L'AFR and the Région Réunion vous invitent à la projection de invite you to the screening of ...

 

Magnum returns to Cannes during the Film Festival for a full twelve day programme of events and film parties

 

As the leading authority on pleasure, Magnum, renowned globally for its luxurious ice creams, certainly knows how to throw incredible parties.  The indulgent ice cream will be back on the world-famous Croisette in Cannes – a mecca of pleasure and indulgence – during the 2015 Film Festival for a unique twelve day Vie Magnifique celebration of pleasure.   Opening the schedule in style will be three decadent events, each bringing to life Magnum’s point of view ...

 

Tiberius Film acquires CHLOE & THEO and other international movie highlights

A new shade to Dakota Johnson‘s career: Tiberius Film acquires CHLOE & THEO and other international movie highlights Munich, 12th May 2015. The leading German independent film distributor Tiberius Film unveils its new acquisitions at the launch of the Marché du Film 2015 in Cannes. Wolfgang Carl, CEO of Tiberius Film GmbH: “Cannes has always been a very important festival to us and we are happy to be able to present a broad range of new titles. We are especially excited...

 

The Shameless Heading to Cannes with the ‘Queen’

 

The Cannes International Film Festival has come around once again. As a prestige film festival that selects diverse and artistic films from all around the globe, it allows attendees to catch the trends of world cinema at a glance. So which Korean films can be seen at the renowned festival? In the Un Certain Regard section, OH Seung-uk's The Shameless and SHIN Su-won's Madonna were invited while HAN Jun-hee's Coin Locker Girl is going to...

 

Minerva Pictures's Final LineUp @ Cannes Marchè!

 

AmPav's Upcoming 2015 Cannes Programming line up

Special Guests Include: Salma Hayek, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black, John C. Reilly, Sony Classics’ Michael Barker & Tom Bernard Highlights: American Directors; Cannes’ biggest gay dance night party hosted by John Cameron Mitchell; TimesTalks with Cast of Disney•Pixar's ​INSIDE OUT Acclaimed actors, filmmakers, movie executives an...

 

UDI Cannes 2015 final Lineup

  IN CANNES: RIVIERA H2 Click here for full line up   OFFICIAL SELECTION ALIAS MARIA by José Luis Rugeles Gracia     Drama - Colombia, Argentina, France - 2015 - 92min Maria, a 13-year-old guerrilla soldier, has to fulfill a mission along with 3 other soldier-kids: take the commander’s new-born baby to a safe town. But nobody knows the secret she conceals: she’s pregnant and giving birth is fo...

 

Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers' Film Festival in Cannes

The International Cinematographers Film Festival "Manaki Brothers" - Bitola will present itself at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, which takes place from 13 to 24 May. The entire project is being realized in collaboration with the Film Agency of the Republic of Macedonia and the Macedonian Cinematheque. The motto under which we will present ourselves is a "Lens thru time". The festival will be presented within the South-East European Pavilion. In the year when the world...

 

Do you want some BLOOD PUNCH at CANNES?

More New Titles Available Now:   Misogynist A chauvinist teaches his prodigy how to control women, only for the student to find out he's not everything he seems. Ghost Bride Jason Chen is trapped between two women, two cultures, and tw...

 

 

HP’s Cannes events

HP will celebrate independent filmmaking at this year’s Cannes Film Festival by hosting various events showcasing the role of HP technology in the creation of film and in the way consumers enjoy and engage with film and music.  As part of HP’s collaboration with Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, HP will also host an intimate performance by Ella Eyre.   HP, whose partnership with the Festival continues into its 11th year, not only pr...

 

VIP Room 2015 Official Program

-Weds. May 13th : GRAND OPENING - DJ DIRTY LAW vs Sylvain Armand. -Thurs. May 14th : "Exhibition art" by PHILIPPE SHANGTI - REAL DJ TITO -Fri. May 15th : VIP ROOM CANNES 15th ANNIVERSARY - SUPERMARTXÉ Ibiza hosted by Paris Hilton presented by Champagne Perrier-Jouët. -Sat. May 16th : D8 channel party with TPMP TEAM - Exclusive Cris Cab vs Tara McDonald show. -Sun. May 17th : Eleven Paris x Armand de Brignac present Tyga. -Mon. May 18th : Vip Room Dubai x ABSOLUT...

 

Broad Green Pictures has appointed Dylan Wiley as the studio’s President of Specialty Releasing

Broad Green Pictures today has appointed veteran marketing and distribution executive Dylan Wiley as the studio’s President of Specialty Releasing.  Wiley, who has been working with the company since November, is charged with managing all aspects of the release of Broad Green’s specialty film slate across all media.    Under Wiley’s oversight, Broad Green Pictures plans to release 8-12 specialty titles annually via varying styles of exploitation...

 

media luna Cannes 2015 Lineup

 

 media luna new films presents its brand new acquisitions at Marche du Film 2015 with 10 Market Screenings!  ABSOLUTION  by Petri Kotwica (Finland, Ireland 2015; Drama) MARKET SCREENING: Monday 18th - 10:00H (Riviera 3) - From the Director of “Black Ice” (Berlinale Competition 2008). Starring Laura Birn (“A Walk Among the Tombstones” by Scott Frank, Winner of Berlinale ERP Shooting Star) Kiia hits something driving on her way the hospital, where s...

 

Vision Films Cannes 2015 Lineup with Inspirational Films

 

OneEyedFilms brings hypnotic scifi arthouse 'Morgenrøde' ('Dawn) SCIFI arthouse

'MORGENRODE' ('DAWN)   BEST SCIFI MIAMI  FANTASPOA, BERGEN LONDON SCI FI  '''evocation of Nordic apocalyptic mythology'' DEVILDEAD 'hypnotic, layered in mystery'' BLOODGUTS     MORGENRØDE (DAWN)   Dir Anders Elsrud Hultgreen  71’ Norway 2014   Science Fiction   "Hypnotizing and unique’’ SPETAKULART     "The beautifully crafted elemen...

 

ABLAZE IMAGE Cannes 2015 Lineup

 

 

Ariztical Entertainment's Cannes 2015 Lineup

  Ariztical Entertainment's Available Films at Cannes 2015   A Reunion   WATCH TRAILER  View in Cinando HERE   Comedy, Drama, Gay / USA / 80 minutes / English   An Ebersole Hughes ...

 

ITN adds 5 new titles

  Regards, Stuart Alson President Email: stuart@itndistribution.com Website: www.itnfilms.net CANNES OFFICE: RIVIERA C-9       THE EXORCISM TAPES 75 min. Horror. HD. 2015. Complete.    Synopsis:  Based on true events. 18-year old Jesse Winters, also know as The Butcher, was put to death in Louisiana for committing 23 grisly murders. There was no doubt that he was killer, the question was why? His mother, Kate...

 

The Little Film Company announces today the acquisition of Klaus Härö’s touching drama THE FENCER

The Little Film Company announces today the acquisition of the latest feature from the highly-acclaimed, award-winning director Klaus Härö, THE FENCER (LETTERS TO FATHER JACOB, MOTHER OF MINE).     Härö’s touching drama THE FENCER, about love and a man who finds meaning in his life through children who need him, is written by Anna Heinämaa and stars Märt Avandi andß Ursula Ratasepp.  The film is a Making Movies production, produced by ...

 

TomCat Films to present All Saint's Eve

An evil preacher in the late 1700’s leads an angry church mob to murder a farmer and his family in order to steal his land. In his dying breath, the farmer incites an evil curse and vows vengeance. One fateful Halloween night, the curse is accidentally unleashed and a group of teenage friends must now fight to stay alive and solve the ancient mystery before the whole town is doomed for eternity.   Watch the trailer here   Selling Points   St...

 

Atomic Eden from Generation X Group®

World Market Premiere of the highly anticipated ATOMIC EDEN, an action thriller with a post apocalyptic touch.   Starring: American Cult Icon FRED WILLIAMSON and German Martial Arts Sensation MIKE MÖLLER. "ATOMIC EDEN" Cannes Screening Schedule: Friday   May 15th  14:00  GRAY 5  Sunday May 17th  12:00  GRAY 5 Monday May 18th  17:30  PALAIS D Please find below: Artworks, Press Quotes, Cast...

 

Fabrication Films Cannes 2015 Lineup

  From Rachel Winter, Producer of Dallas Buyers Club and Executive Producer Mark Wahlberg / Stealing Cars Genre: Crime Directed by: Bradley Kaplan Cast: Emory Cohen, John Leguizamo, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, Heather Lind, Mike Epps Synopsis: A troubled teen whose criminal activities, including stealing cars, lands him in a ruthless prison for youth offenders. Consumed by a death wish, this half-crazed but wildly charismatic kid inspires his fellow inmates and rallies them to...

 

Women Make Great Movies: Strategies for success Panel discussion in Cannes May 18

Women Make Great Movies: Strategies for success Monday, May 18th 11.00 to 12.30 La Pantiéro, Pavillon des auteurs de la SACD - n° 204 Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most visible moments of the annual film calendar. As of today, women directed 2 films in the main competition out of a total of 17 films for a total of just 11%. Many women’s film festivals, organizations and institutions throughout the world have been working for several decades to...

 

Marché du Film 2015: The Doc Corner Program online

The Doc Corner is the one-and-only professional meeting point of the Marché du Film entirely dedicated to feature documentaries aimed for theatrical-release. Directors, sales agents, buyers, festival programmers, producers and distributors of the international documentary film sector gather at the Doc Corner around an exclusive content: a doc-only video library, regular professional talks and business meets, friendly get-togethers and drinks, and, first and foremost, customized tables for...

 

China Summit in Cannes: a 3-day series of conferences and events to meet Chinese key players and talents

To boost its already strong line-up for 2015, the Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes, has programmed its inaugural China Summit, welcoming top industry players to the French Riviera to address the 12,000 plus Marché badge holders. The three-day event, will feature a number of topical sessions, including a special “Sino-French” afternoon, an overview of the Chinese market, an exploration of the booming VOD sector, and an introduction to co-...

 

The American Pavilion Announces Cannes 2015 Sponsors

 

The American Pavilion,www.ampav.com, celebrating its 27th year as the epicenter of American hospitality and communication at the Cannes International Film Festival, has revealed its sponsors for this year’s edition, announced Julie Sisk, The American Pavilion founder/director. American Express returns as the sponsor of both The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers Program and The American Pavilion Worldwide Student Program and they will be joined by new sponsors The New York Times/Tim...

 

Los Cabos Film Festival presents Los Cabos Goes to Cannes

 

Through the platform of Los Cabos Goes to Cannes, Los Cabos International Film Festival announces its partnership with the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film, the most important film market in the world. Los Cabos Film Festival will select four participating Mexican films at post-production stage from Cabos in Progress 2015 – formed of Cabos in Progress and Gabriel Figueroa Film Fund post-production section– to take part in the 2016 Marc...

 

The Three Stooges are returning to the big screen in a new action-comedy feature film by C3

 

Earl Benjamin, CEO of C3 Entertainment, Inc. Alan Simpson, CEO of Grand Peaks Entertainmentand Brian O'Shea, CEO of The Exchange announced today that The Three Stooges are returning to the big screen in a new action-comedy feature film.   C3 and Grand Peaks will produce with The Exchange that will also handle worldwide sales. C3, The Three Stooges brand owner, will also run the film's licensing, merchandising and promotional programs.   Sean Hayes (Larry...

 

The Asian Connection starring Steven Seagal from Screen Media:

THE ASIAN CONNECTION Pre-Production: New CANNES Action/Thriller  Starring Steven Seagal         Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal a drug lord's money when they rob a series of banks in Southeast Asia and become the target of the gang's vengeance. When Sam is killed, Jack turns to the love of his life, Pom, and the couple becomes a moder...

 

Woodlawn from Pure Flix Quality Flix

    Riviera - Booth A-16       ...

 

Koan Marche du Film 2015 Lineup

Please click posters to view the film's trailer. Shooting   Winter War Winter War Ready for Spring of 2016 January 1945. The first French regiment of paratroopers to fight with an American unit to liberate Alsace in France. An Allied Division must take the forest bordering the town ...

 

Dolph Lungren in DON'T KILL IT from Archstone Distribution

 

Braden Bowen, CEO of Archstone Distribution, announced today that Archstone Distribution has acquired worldwide sales rights to the feature DON'T KILL IT. Production for the feature is set to begin in early July of this year.   Archstone Distribution will be bringing the feature to CANNES'15 to sell to international buyers.             DON'T KILL IT is directed by Mike Mendez (BIG ASS SPIDER!) and produced by Robert Yocu...

 

ROBIN FRIDAY starring Sam Claflin

 

Sam Claflin (THE HUNGER GAMES franchise, THE RIOT CLUB, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES) is set to star in the soccer legend biopic ROBIN FRIDAY, to be directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Henry-Alex Rubin (MURDERBALL, DISCONNECT), it was announced today by producers Mike Young, Julian Stone and Paolo Hewitt of RF Movie Productions Ltd. Financing partners include Global Film Partners’ Daniel Koefoed and Guirec van Slingelandt, Telegael’s Paul Cummings and 9Magnan&rsqu...

 

 

CICAE at the 68th Cannes Film Festival

68th Cannes Film Festival The CICAE will attend the 68th edition of Cannes Film Festival with a calendar full of events and meetings addressed to the members of the network, the partners and the invited guests. The celebrations organised for the 60th anniversary of the Confederation’s foundation will continue also on the Croisette with the following meetings: CICAE’s Ordinary General Assembly: on Thursday, May 14th 2015, from 9.30am to 1pm at the Grand Hôtel (salon Majorell...

3D Workshop of 3D Stereo MEDIA in Cannes: discover how new technologies will soon impact the 3D industry

4K Revolution arrives in Cannes

6 SALES - Cannes 2015 Line up

Alec Baldwin, John Cleese, James Franco, Anjelica Huston, Heidi Klum join AMBI's animated feature Arctic Justice: Thunder Squad

ALIAS MARÍA Official Selection at Cannes Film Festival - Un Certain Regard

ALienate from Red Sea Media

ALL RIGHTS Cannes 2015 Lineup

Arab Cinema Center Lands Its Second Edition at Cannes Film Festival

Archstone Distribution as we present HE HUMAN CENTIPEDE III

Archstone Distribution Screening in Cannes

Arclight Films – Cannes 2015 Screening Schedule and Line Up

Argentinian projects at Marché du Film 2015

Arts Alliance Opens North American Office as it Continues to Grow the World's Largest Event Company

Attraction Cannes 2015 Line Up

Attraction Distribution Cannes lineup

Attraction lineup @ Cannes

BAC Films @ Cannes 2015

''Beautiful and Brutal'' World, Genre, Cult and Classics from OneEyedFilms

Best-seller to Box-office returns to Cannes

Biopics and documentary films in Cannes from House of Film

Blood Window Galas @ Marche du Film/ Cannes Film Festival. May 15th to 19th Olympia theater 4&5

Bravos Pictures Cannes 2015 Line Up

Breaking Glass Pictures Cannes 2015 Line Up

Canadian Films in Cannes

Canadian Films in Cannes

Cardinal XD - Cannes 2015 Lineup

Cardinal XD presents CAMPUS LIFE...

Celluloid Dreams Cannes 2015 Line Up

Cinando is introducing the new progressive download invitations starting from April for a smoother viewing experience

CJ Entertainment @ Cannes 2015

CJ Entertainment] Cannes 2015 Selects THE SHAMELESS and COIN LOCKER GIRL

Content makes deal for Jason Sudeikis / Jessica Biel romantic tear jerker

Crystal Sky Lineup for Marche du Film 2015

DeAPlaneta Cannes 2015 Line up

Demand Soars For First Timer Initiatives at the Marché du Film

Devilworks Line Up Cannes 2015

Digital Film Cloud Network (DFCN) partners with Cinando

Digital Film Cloud Network (DFCN) partners with Cinando

Digital Landscape in Cannes - #DigitalCannes May 16

Distribution Workshop Cannes 2015 Lineup

Do you believe comes to Cannes

Doc & Film International Cannes 2015 Line up

Double Dutch International (DDI) Cannes 2015 Lineup

DYNAMITE (A Market Debut) by Breaking Glass Pictures

EILEEN GRAY Films To Screen In Cannes Market

Ellen Havenith is Dutch Producer on the Move at the Cannes International Film Festival

Emperor Motion Pictures Cannes 2015 Lineup

Entertainment 7 to announce Alevel cast for Assassin N°1

Entertainment 7: Cannes 2015 line up

ENTRY LEVEL to be directed by Franck Khalfoun

ENTRY LEVEL to be directed by Franck Khalfoun

EVERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE casting announced

Experience Cannes and get to know the Marché

Eye on Films Cannes 2015 Lineup

Factory Boss at Cannes Film Market 2015

FACTORY BOSS by independent Chinese filmmaker ZHANG WEI at the upcoming 2015 Marche du Film in Cannes.

Fantastic Films International Cannes 2015 Line Up

FILM.UA Cannes 2015 Lineup

FILMS BOUTIQUE Cannes 2015 - Line-up & screening schedule

First look from Whit Stillman’s LOVE & FRIENDSHIP

Five Star Production Cannes 2015 Lineup

Free Dolphin International Cannes 2015 Line Up

FROG KINGDOM from Golden Network Asia Limited

FROG KINGDOM from Golden Network Asia Limited

Generation X Group enters ATOMIC EDEN in the Market as World Premiere

GMM TAI HUB (GTH) announced their films line-up for Cannes Film Market 2015.

Golden Network Cannes 2015 Lineup

GOOD IMAGE Cannes 2015 Lineup

HOUSE OF FILM to bring new Xmas movies

INCEPTION FILM PARTNERS Cannes 2015 Lineup

Iranian Independents’ Cannes 2015 Lineup

ITN adds 3 new titles for Cannes 2015

K5 Cannes 2015 Line Up

KESS FILM to premiere SUDDENLY KOMIR a film by Rocco Ricciardulli

Korean Films in Cannes

LATIDO FILMS Cannes 2015 Line Up

Leonard Nimoy in his last role

Leonard Nimoy in his last role

Lifetime has unveiled Broad Focus, a major initiative designed to provide women with more opportunities behind the camera

Madhu Entertainment & Media Ltd adds 1920 to its Cannes 2015 Lineup.

Maison Noir Cannes 2015 Lineup

Marine View Entertainment Introduces a New Feature Animation BRAVE RABBIT

Minerva Pictures's LineUp @ Cannes Marchè!

MK2 Cannes 2015 Line Up

MK2 Cannes 2015 Line Up

MK2 Cannes 2015 Line Up

Moonrise Pictures premieres MY BAKERY IN BROOKLYN in Cannes

New 4K movies available for distribution by House of Films

NEW MORNING FILMS Cannes 2015 Line Up

New Renault Espace at Cannes 68th

New Titles Added for Works in Progress Program 2015

NEXT - Full Program of Round Tables, Workshops,Special Sessions and Special Events

Noeltan Film Studio at Cannes 2015

Premiere Entertainment Cannes 2015 Line Up

Premiering in Cannes from Archstone Distribution

Production updates for THE PRICE from Cargo Entertainment

Program at the Indian Pavilion

PROJECT LAZARUS wraps Principal Photography: Watch Promo

QED engages Fortitude at Cannes 2015

Raven Banner Cannes 2015 Line Up

Recreation at Cannes 2015

Recreation presents Spartan Bay and Rex Media lineup - Cannes 2015

Red Sea Media in Cannes 2015

Red Sea Media in Cannes 2015 with Dust Up

Reel Suspects Cannes 2015 Line Up

Rialto to release "THE THIRD MAN" in first ever major 4k restoration

RR3 Cannes 2015 Lineup

Russian Pavilion Roskino Program in Cannes

Russian World Vision Cannes 2015 Line Up

Sales Memento Films International Cannes 2015 Lineup

Screen Media - Cannes 2015 Line Up

SDP Stardust Pictures Cannes 2015 Lineup

SDP Stardust Pictures Cannes 2015 Lineup

Six Sales Takes Rebecca Ferguson-Starrer 'Snow'

Spotlight on the most dynamic European producers at the Cannes Film Festival

Suddenly Komir premiering in Cannes

Summer Hill Casts its Leading Lady for Cannes!

'The Antwerp Dolls' UK crime thriller from One EyeDFilms

The Bureau Sales Line Up @ Cannes 2015

The Exchange aquires Modern Life is Rubbish for Cannes

The Little Film Company announces today the acquisition HAMLET directed by Margaret Williams

THE RUNAROUND to star JK Simmons and Emile Hirsch

THE RUNAROUND to star JK Simmons and Emile Hirsch

The Yellow Affair Cannes 2015 Line Up

TimesTalks series brings Isabella Rossellini and Sony Pictures Classics Barker and Bernard the American Pavilion

TimesTalks series brings Isabella Rossellini and Sony Pictures Classics Barker and Bernard the American Pavilion

Toei Cannes 2015 Line Up

Trey Edward Shults' KRISHA a Cannes Film Festival Official Selection

Two extra days to include your feature documentaries in the Doc Corner’s video library

Two Norwegian Films from the South in cannes competitions

Two Norwegian Films from the South in cannes competitions

UDI Cannes 2015 Lineup

UDI Cannes 2015 Lineup

UFO Conspiracy Thriller "Phoenix Incident" lands North American Distribution Deal

Updates on Troma's "Sincerely the Troma Team: Occupy Cannes"

Versatile Cannes 2015 Lineup

Vision Films: Cannes 2015 Line-Up Vision Films /Vision Digital is coming to Cannes to buy this year

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Ted Sarandos’ session took place on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 10am within NEXT, an exclusive program for Marché participants, dedicated to the future of cinema running in Cannes for the second time. 
 

Speaking for the first time during the prestigious Festival, in a packed house, with many people beeing turned away, Ted Sarandos has addressed new distribution models and how they impact the financing and production of films. Sarandos was introduced by Thierry Fremaux, the General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes, saying, “We want to reflect on new ways of production that can also benefit cinema in theaters.”  The keynote was moderated by Laurent Cotillon, the Chief Editor of Le Film Français. 

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Tabula Rasa Indonesian Drama by Adriyanto DEWO has Market Premiere

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Save The Date for The Animation Day in Cannes at Horyou Village May 18th

May 18th  will mark the Celebration of Animation for the first time in Cannes, the program for the launching edition will include the following topics. The Animation In Focus Online Newsletter by Filmfestivals.com Highlights on Animation Trends : Panels at Horyou Village May 18 Best of Animaze screenings Program to be announced LE MIAFF Awards Ceremony Launch of the Ryan Larkin Foundation Dedicated to helping Animators return to Animat...

 

Animaze Daze to Award Winners of Le MIAFF 2015 during The Animation Day in Cannes

MIAFF 2015 Winners Octavio Nadal and Patricia Primon from Aura Films) will take the prize for Best Feature in MIAFF Competition: Anima Buenos Aires by Maria Veronica Ramirez Matteo Lovadina CEO - Sales & Acquisitions with ReelSuspects will receive the price for Sensum Award: Manieggs: Revenge of the hard egg, dir. Zoltán Miklósy. Bruno Chatelin (filmfestivals.com founder) willpick up the prize for Audience Award for Best Short Film competition...

 

Salute to our Partner in Animation Day in Cannes: Horyou 'Connecting for Good' with Animation in mind

Horyou, the Social Network for Social Good, presents Horyou Village at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, cinema’s premiere celebration and an epicenter of talent and creativity. For 12 days, Horyou Village will highlight the values of social good through the lenses of art, culture and diversity. Horyou invites media of all varieties to visit and cover this inaugural affair, where notable personalities and non-profit organizations from around the world will join efforts to spread pos...

2015 Juries at Annecy announced

  Feature films Short films TV and commissioned films Graduation films and Off-Limits short films The jury members will have the delicate task of choosing among the competing films and bestowing 18 official awards, including the Cristal for short films and the Cristal for feature films. Check out the jury members for Annecy 2015. Features films ...

 

HP Panel with DreamWorks Animation’s Kate Swanborg, Head of Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances

HP is holding at the Hotel Majestic an exclusive presentation with DreamWorks Animation’s Kate Swanborg, Head of Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances. Kate will deliver a behind-the-scenes look at the technology needed to create a world-class, CG animated movie. She will reveal how DreamWorks Animation’s award-winning engineers, filmmakers and artists use HP solutions to create the flying dragons and kung fu fighting pandas in its award-winning films.   

5 Days Left to Support Bill Plympton's New Animated Project 'Revengeance'

"REVENGEANCE is my 8th hand-drawn animated feature film and the first being done with a creative partner, writer/artist Jim Lujan!" Good luck Bill we at filmfdestivals.com love you and love your work. ...

 

Art Installation for Animaze by Fabian and Fred

We asked Fabian and Fred to design something special for us based on their art to celebrate Animaze and le Miaff. The Gif Alphabebet / Animation, Installation Every letter of the alphabet illustrated and animated in a different style, altogether representing the spirit of classic flying gifs. The reduction of the quality as well as the choice of styles is inspired by the gif culture...

 

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Radu Muntean: Interview for One Floor Below

Radu Muntean is a Romanian Filmmaker. His fifth feature film One Floor Below (Un Etaj Mai Jos) is at the Un Certain Regard section of the 68th Festival De Cannes.  Patrascu lives happy family life in contemporary Romania. After he witnesses domestic quarrel that ends up with a murder, Patrascu's world is challenged and he is called to discover a side of his character he never explored before.    Interview: Martin I. Petrov Photo credits: Chloé Vollmer-Lo   ...

 

Mad Max Review

  “Mad Max” Immediately hits the audience with heavy social commentary, assuring the audience knows that this is not going to be your average blockbuster action flick.    "I don't want to speak for George but what I took from all the Mad Max films is it was very grounded with what a lot of scholars talk about with globalization and global warming, leadership getting out of hand and the control of people,” Charlize Theron said in the “Mad Max&r...

 

The Lobster - Press Conference

by Martin I. Petrov Being among the films that got exceptional reception by press and industry professionals, The Lobster by Greek director Yiorgos Lanthimos premiered this morning and it was followed by an all star cast press conference, including Colin Farrel, Rachel Weizs and Lea Seydoux. Among the highlights of the conference was Lanthimos' will to return to his homecountry to do films, but as he explained - it is still extremely difficult. We asked him about the female empowerment in...

 

Commissioner Oettinger responds to the call of European filmmakers

 

68th  Festival de Cannes     On Sunday 17 May, European Commissioner Günther H. Oettinger, in charge of the Digital Economy and Society, and renowned filmmakers such as Michel Hazanavicius and Costa-Gavras, will hold a press point to discuss how to promote European cinema in the digital era. Commissioner Oettinger will respond to the call of European filmmakers published on 9 April in which they asked for a better circulation of European works and the protection of copyrig...

5 Things we Learned from Mad Max

 I just saw the re-screening of Mad Max and it was absolutely spectacular. A review is coming, but for now here are five fun components of the film that are hard to miss.    5 things we learned from Mad Max:   1. Tom Hardy wears more masks in his movies then Richard Hamilton in ’04. 2. Only Nicholas Hoult can pick up girls looking like the albino monk in “The Da Vinci Code.” 3. Charlize Theron can beat up Tom Hardy with one hand tied behind her bac...

 

Tale of Tales - Review

Il Racconto dei Racconti / Tale of Tales, dir. Matteo Garrone, Italy, 2015 - 68e Festival De Cannes Competition  Martin I. Petrov     A composition of stories we’ve heard and fruitful thoughts of fairytale dreams - in the Tale of Tales, Matteo Garrone gets something new, something old and something borrowed in an attempt to create an adventurous epos.  The Italian director of Gomorrah and Reality returns to the Croisette, this year in Competition with Il Racconto...

 

Sienna Miller at the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2015

Actress and Jury Sienna Miller attends the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival wearing the Atelier Swarovski Core Collection Regent Earrings and Ring       Photo credit ATELIER SWAROVSKI. ...

 

Press conference - Mad Max : Fury Road

© FDC / Théophile Delange Mad Max: Fury Road, presented Out of Competition, is all set to take the Croisette by storm. The traditional press conference took place this morning. The film team was made up of the Australian director George Miller, the actress Charlize Theron and the actors Tom Hardy and Nicholas Hoult. They were accompanied by producer Doug Mitchell and editor Margaret Ann Sixel.       ...

 

Opening Cannes with class

  Julianne Moore & Lambert Wilson © AFP / Valery Hache   The temple of world cinema, the Festival de Cannes opened Wednesday night for the 68th time in its history with the desire to be instilled with a fresh inspiration: the inspiration symbolized on the podium of the Grand Théâtre Lumière by the great Coen brothers, surrounded by Sophie Marceau, Rokia Traoré, Rossy De Palma, Sienna Miller, Xavier Dola...

 

THE THIRD MAN at Cannes Classics

  First ever 4k restoration of  "THE THIRD MAN" screening at Cannes Classics tomorrow. Rialto Pictures to release in US in June.   THE THIRD MAN (In glorious new 4k restoration) will screen at Cannes Classic tomorrow. Details: THE THIRD MAN 4k Restoration Cannes Classics Thursday, May 14 2:00PM Salle Bunuel     RIALTO...

 

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Tabula Rasa Indonesian Drama by Adriyanto DEWO has Market Premiere

Third edition of The Classic Film Market in Lyon

Animated Film “Anne Frank’s Diary” to Release Online This Fall

Exodus to Shanghai | Worldwide rights available I Book a Meeting with F FILMS

 

Exodus to Shangai By Anthony Hickox I Book your meeting to screen and discuss the film at F Lounge - Majestic Lobby : Set your meeting : victoria@ftv.com 
A love story of West loves East, Jews and Chinese united with violins, interrupted by the Nazi invasion of Austria in 1938. Even Hitler is not powerful enough to break the love; with many adventures and action, they make the Exodus from Vienna to reach the Next year in Shanghai. http://www.micheladam.tv/  SCREENING on demand at the F LOUNGE Booth LOBBY MAJESTIC HOTEL    

 

Cannes Market Premiere for Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’

Howard J Ford's Child Abduction Thriller ‘NEVER LET GO’ has its market Premiere in Cannes Howard J Ford's (Director/Producer Co-Writer of 'The Dead 1 & 2') latest epic NEVER LET GO. Shot in Morocco, Spain and the US, the film tells the story of Lisa, a single mother (played by Angela Dixon) who takes the law into her own hands to get back her abducted child.
The completed film will have its Market Debut Monday 18th May, 5.30 PM at Olympia cinema.
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ANIMAL MAGNETISM: The Wildest Wildlife Story Ever Made - Rights Available!!!

Don't miss this unique, cutting edge, just completed film promoting extraordinary exotic animals and their friendships with humans.
Shot on five continents, Animal Magnetism combines romantic comedy, intrigue, and extraordinary documentary footage of talented, artistic elephants, friendly tigers, a tea-drinking hippopotamus, and many more of our planet's misunderstood wild companions. Find out much more

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Fort Lauderdale IFF Party with FilmFestivals.com: A success story

Yesterday evening the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, in collaboration with www.filmfestivals.com, threw an amazing party at the Long Beach Plage on the Croisette, celebrating its 30th anniversary!  ...

 

Chaz Ebert to host panel about empathy in filmmaking at Cannes Film Festival

AmPav Panel Update- Chaz Ebert- “What Does Empathy Look Like On the Big Screen?" This Sunday, 3:00PM, Cannes     Roger Ebert’s oft-quoted line about how movies are “a machine that generates empathy” will be the topic of a panel at the Cannes Film Festival this Sunday at 3 p.m. in the American Pavilion. Chaz Ebert, publisher of RogerEbert.c...

 

Venezuelan Cinema at Cannes International Film Festival 2015

CINÉFONDATION   Title: ANFIBIO / AMPHIBIAN Filmmaker and Script: Héctor Silva Núñez Production: Marco Olmos & Héctor Silva Núñez 15 min / Spanish/ Short Film / Fiction Production company: Films 808 Year: 2015 Synopsis: Jesús lives with his father on the shore of a large lake. José, his older brother, has returned home carrying with him a criminal past. This morning, Jes...

 

THAI NIGHT 2015 at Cannes with Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi

Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi kindly attended the opening ceremony of THAI NIGHT 2015 at Cannes, France.             On May 15, 2015, HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi kindly attended the opening ceremony of THAI NIGHT at Cannes, France, organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce - at Salon Croisette, Hotel Majestic Barrière. Mrs. ...

 

Ted Sarantos Chief Content Officer from Netflix in conversation at NEXT

Ted Sarandos’ session took place on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 10am within NEXT, an exclusive program for Marché participants, dedicated to the future of cinema running in Cannes for the second time.    Speaking for the first time during the prestigious Festival, in a packed house, with many people beeing turned away, Ted Sarandos has addressed new distribution models and how they impact the financing and production of films. Sarandos was introduced by Thierry Fremaux, t...

 

NEXT Pavillon: "Achieving Impact Through Theatrical Screenings"

  Today at the NEXT Pavilion there was an event called Achieving Impact Through Theatrical Screenings. The speaker was Richard Matson, who is Head of Distribution at Gathr Films.   Gathr Films is one of the many organizations to be featured at the NEXT Pavilion and they all have one thing in common, they are a part of the future of film. The NEXT Pavilion was created just last year in order to highlight organizations that approach film in new and innovative ways.   At today...

 

La Fabrique des Cinemas du Monde Shows Off New Talent

  La Fabrique des Cinemas du Monde Selections   Along the Riviera side's International Pavillion is a tent right next to Majestic Beach, that houses the French Institute's Fabrique des Cinemas du Monde, which has dedicated its practice to discovering young artists in the Southern international market. Every year, 10 directors along with their producers are scouted, and hosted at the Cannes Film Festival in this very booth. This year hosted many talented directors, all with...

 

"Irrational Man" Press Conference

One of the most talked about films of the festival is Woody Allen’s “Irrational Man” starring Jamie Blackley, Joaquin Phoenix, and Emma Stone. The mystery drama which is scheduled to release July 17th, 2015 tells a story of philosophy professor Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) that finds a new sense of meaning to his life after entering a relationship with one of his students (Emma Stone). At the crowded press conference today, the elegant Stone was asked about working w...

 

The Power of the Badge

During the festival here in Cannes, there is a whole other world outside of the screenings. However, this world is only accessible to those with a badge. A winding line is always present outside the palais and market but on the first day, my cinephile badge (one that allows me to go to certain film screenings) did not allow me to get in. I soon found out just how many different kinds and levels of badges there were. Black, yellow, blue, white, and others but what really is the ...

 

What are People Watching?

Manilo Gomarasca is a film critic for nocturno.it and he has already seen a couple of interesting movies being sold in the market.  So far he has seen “Martyrs,” A new Nicolas Cage movie and the third installment of “The Human Centipede.” He suggests staying away from the first two. “Martyrs” sounded as if it was a bit of a disappointment and Nicolas Cage did not put his best put forward according to Gomarasca....

 

Marché du Film 2015 Opening Party

The Marché du Film kicked off with a brillant party at the Majestic Beach. This year's theme was Mexico. We enjoyed and want to share a few video moments of ambiance and excellent food and company.   ...

 

Coming Up: AmPav Cannes 2015- Saturday, May 16 / Sunday, May 17

  Update below on AmPav Programming coming up over the weekend.   SATURDAY, MAY 16   2:00PM-   INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY ·      Rena Ronson, UTA ·      John Sloss, Cinetic Media ·      Linda Lichter, Attorney ...

 

Wifi Nightmare!

For the low price of 19.90 euro, festival attendees can have access to wifi throughout the duration of the festival. Ive tried this personally and so far in the past hour I’ve been able to load one Facebook message.   Nikos Talbi-Lykakis, a talented screenwriter currently working on his upcoming feature “The Passport,” is not pleased with the current situation.   “Its unbelievable that in a place like Cannes you can’t find free wifi…It’s n...

 

Working at the Marché du Film

It is probably every young filmmaker’s dream to not only visit the Cannes Film Festival but to have a chance to work there, and a common internship found amongst university students is working in the Marché du Film. Today I spoke with Tasha Jocz, who is an intern at Lightning Entertainment. Her job is to greet new clients and offer them water and coffee, in fact she caught my attention with an offer of free candy.   Since this is Jocz’s first time at the Canne... 

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4 days of animation feature films, shorts workshops, panel discussions, interactive performances and parties at The Montréal International Animation Film Festival, in association with Teletoon, www.filmfestivals.com and MTL Digital Spring (Printemps Numerique) has just wrapped up with a stunning closing gala and award ceremony.

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Ryan Larkin (July 31, 1943 – February 14, 2007) was a Canadian animator, artist, and sculptor who rose to fame with the psychedelic Oscar-nominated short Walking (1968) and the acclaimed Street Musique (1972). He was the subject of the Oscar-winning film Ryan by Chris Landreth and Spare Change his last film he did with Laurie....

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Teo Corban - Interview for One Floor Below

Teo Corban is a Romanian actor, working mostly in theatre and known for his appearances in Christian Mungiu’s 4 months, 3 weeks, 2 days and the recent Berlinale success Aferim! by Radu Jude. Corban plays Patrascu, the main character in Radu Muntean’s One Floor Below, in this year’s Un Certain Regard section. Patrascu lives a happy family life in contemporary Bucharest. His life is challenged when he witnesses a domestic quarrel that end with a murder.   Would you s...

 

Sea of Trees-review

by, Cameron Lui   Critics have not been very fond of the premier booed “The Sea of Trees,” directed by the talented Gus Van Sant.    Mathew McConaughey and Naomi Watts did not deserve the criticism they received during the premier. While many critics have called this one of the worst recent films by McConaughey, I thought he turned out yet another consistently passionate performance.    What made the movie so insightful was how right they got the dark...

 

True Love is Blind-Lobster review

by, Cameron Lui   I have never in my life seen an ending that made multiple audience members sprint for the exits. The Yorgos Lanthimos directed “The Lobster,” stops at nothing to make the audience feel as uncomfortable as possible.    The quick and unexpected violence left the audience in shock and made many consider leaving the theaters. However, the violence had so many blatant metaphors for modern day love that the extremity of them were almost a...

 

The Art of Queuing

There are many things people to not know about the film festival in Cannes and one of these things is the challenge of queuing. In many of the theatres, anyone with a cinephile badge have access to see screenings, however, there are of course only a certain amount of seats in a theatre. Depending on the time and title queues to get in have people waiting in line for two hours, even more for some at the front. It is the tedious, often boring task we must face to see films here but it is somethi...

 

"Sea of Trees" Review: Why It Didn't Deserved To Be Booed

I have never been to a movie before that has been booed by more than a few people. Although, I was not at the press screening, it was reported that much of the audience received Gus Van Sant's new film "Sea of Trees" with much disappointment. The film stars oscar winner Matthew McConaughey as Arthur Brennan, who attempts to commit suicide in Japan's haunting forest.  Throughout the whole film, I thought to myself "why on earth would this get booed so drastically?&q...

 

Tale of Tales, a Mother/Son relationship

by, Cameron Lui   Salma Hayek is not a mother to mess with. She makes it clear to her son that his behavior is disappointing yet he continues to sneak off to the woods and in nooks of the castle to hang out with his virgin birth born, peasant twin. I could explain that better but it would be too big of a spoiler.    One of the most subtly beautiful scenes is when she calls for her son to come into her chamber and mistakenly calls in his peasant twin. She does not see...

 

The Irrational Man Review

Regardless of opinions surrounding his controversial personal life, Woody Allen has strong philosophical views which he passes on through his work.   “The Irrational Man,” stars Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, whom both turned in yet another powerful performance with stretched out and brutally honest conversations.    What made the movie so great was its directness. While the heavy dialog made for an uncomfortable movie, it was clearly the intention of th...

 

The Lobster - Review

  By Martin I. Petrov ‘Put your headphones on and wait for my sign. We need to press play at the same moment to be synchronised and dance.’ Two loners, each holding their own music player surrender to the melancholic sound only they can hear among the trees in a silent forest. Only a split second is enough for one to venture into Yiorgos Lanthimos’ nostalgic ode to solitude.  The loners, this is how we call them. Ordinary singles, in the not so distant future, ar...

 

Sea of Trees Opens at Cannes Film Festival

Sea of Trees Opens In Cannes   Off to a rocky start, Sea of Trees had its premiere last night at the Grand Lumiere Theater. It was the first film this year booed by a section of the audience during the press screenings the night before. Some had said that it was too pushed and the emotion did not feel real. Scott Foundas from Variety stated that the movie was "Dimestore mysticism of a highly maudlin and unpleasant order, passionately and deservedly booed." Du...

 

Festival Attracts Big Names Off the Screen

The Film Festival is not all about the screenings and the stars, but also how the ambiance changes within the city of Cannes. The weather is warmer, the streets are more lively, and the events are bigger. With the festival in town, a new season starts for local clubs that open up such as the Gotha Club all the way down the croissette to Palm Beach. Exclusive and pricey, but it also boasts some of the biggest names in the biggest industry coming to their venue.  To kick off their festivit...

 

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Third edition of The Classic Film Market in Lyon

The Heritage: A global economy, a classic film market, industry professionals. For three days, film industry professionals (producers, distributors, cinema operators, television broadcasters, rights holders, institutional organizations ...) gather to discuss and exchange views on the present state and the future of classic cinema, its challenges and opportunities in a changing environment. Market area, symposium, Lumière festival screenings, lunches and meetings. 
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Animated Film “Anne Frank’s Diary” to Release Online This Fall

First animated adaptation of “Anne Frank’s Diary” to stream online and VOD   Critically-acclaimed feature “Anne Frank’s Diary” will release its new remastered 2015 HD version on VOD and online platforms this Fall. “Anne Frank’s Diary” is the first animated feature film adaption of the widely popular book, produced by Globe Trotter Network (France) and A-N Committee (Japan), in collaboration with the Anne Frank Fonds. 

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The Under-appreciated Short Film Genre

Can you name a single famous short film? If you can, it may take a while to get there. Short films have been and probably will always be unfortunately overshadowed by features but are a nice change of pace in the film industry. Here in Cannes, in the enormous market place lies a shorter queue of only about a dozen, waiting for their chance into the short film corner. Consisting of fifty separate computers and hundreds of titles, it is a quiet pleasant personal theatre to enjoy shorts f...

 

NEXT Brings in Prime Examples for Video on Demand Talk

NEXT Brings in Prime Examples for Video on Demand Talk Today in the NEXT Pavillion brought in different ways to promote film through Video on Demand. The talk was titled, "VOD: The challenges and opportunities of Digital Distribution and How To Embrace Them." The talk was put on by FilmDoo. The two projects that were focused on were The Tide Project and Walk This Way. The Tide Project is a part of Europa Distribution and its purpose is to experiment with new business models that hav...

 

Silence is more Fun, Loud fun at AMPAV

Ampav 2015-Weds, May 20- Second Annual Silent Disco      Building MOMENTUM in Cannes: Sennheiser to Sponsor Silent Disco on May 20th at The American Pavilion during the 2015 Cannes Film Festival Wireless Headphone Experience to Feature Sennheiser Artist DJ Speedermike Cannes, FRANCE - May 17, 2015 – This Wednesday, May 20, audio specialist Sennheiser will be sponsoring a silent disco at The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, f...

 

Salma Hayek at Times Talks Ampav

Photos Credit: The American Pavilion 2015, Eric Ita    SUNDAY, MAY 17 TimesTalks Presented: SALMA HAYEK Oscar-nominated actress-producer Salma Hayek (“Frida,” “Puss in Boots,” “After the Sunset”) talked about her role in director Matteo Garrone’s “The Tale of Tales,” opening at the festival and her animated film “Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet,” which screened at Cannes last year and is opening this su...

 

Filmdelights sells rights for France to Chapeau Melon Distribution

PARCOURS D' AMOUR had its Market-Premiere: Marché du film, Cannes 2015: Tuesday 19th May, 9.30 am, Riviera 2   Filmdelights closed a deal with French distributor Chapeau Melon Distribution for distributing PARCOURS D' AMOUR by awarded German director Bettina Blümner ("Prinzessinenbad") for France! Parcours d' amour will have it's Market-Premiere on Tuesday in Cannes. The film will be theatrically released in Switzerland & Liechtenstein ...

 

ENTR’2 MARCHES 2015: 6th International Festival of short movies about Handicap

ENTR’2 MARCHES 2015 6th International Festival of short movies about Handicap from 17 th to 22nd of May 2015 in Cannes, City theater 45 Mimont street. For the sixth consecutive year, the relay group named “Pays de Lerins” from Association for Paralyzed people in France (APF), organizes the Entr’2 Marches festival. L’Association des Paralysés de France, with support of lots of partners, wanted to give a place of honour to people with disabilities. In t...

 

What is the Horyou Village?

Whether you are taking a pleasant stroll down La Croisette or just driving by, you may notice a couple of large screens and a white and blue display. This is the Horyou Village of the Cannes Film Festival, located right in front of the Grand Hotel. The purpose of the Horyou Village is to bring “the values of social good to the forefront of the world’s premiere cinematic gathering.” Throughout the duration of the film festival, Horyou will be hosting events and havi...

 

TimesTalks Presents: Pixar’s “Inside Out”

Today at the American Pavilion at 10AM, some of the cast of Pixar’s newest film “Inside Out” came to talk about the film. The program began with a showing of the preview for the film, which is about the mind of a little girl, and the feelings, joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust, which control it.   In attendance today was Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith. They talked a lot about how the main character of the...

 

'Making the European Digital Single Market Work for Film and Television' PANEL RECAP

L-R - Panelists Lord David Puttnam, Olivier Mille, Michael Ryan, Anders Kjaerhauge and Jaume Roures Selection of quotes from the panel discussion on the impact of the European Commission’s Digital Single Market strategy on Europe’s film and audiovisual sector.   Talking Points / Quotes from Panellists:   Lord David Puttnam (producer of award-winning films including The Mission, The Killing Fields and Chariots of Fire) “This is a political argument tha...

 

DIRECT DESCENDENT - The Amazing True Story of William Patrick Hitler

The Story in Short What would you do if you were Adolf Hitler’s closest blood relative and had the power to topple the Fuhrer’s regime? For William Patrick Hitler, the path is clear. Gather all the secret information possible about the dictator’s war plans and somehow escape with your life. Our film, Direct Descendent, reveals for the first time, the amazing yet, true story of the last known descendent of history’s most vicious serial&n...

 

Ambitious crowdfunding campaign to raise 80 000 USD for the production of the film Rendel

 

Finnish superhero feature Rendel has launched an ambitious crowdfunding campaign to raise 80 000 USD for the production of the film. Even though the campaign is considered as very big in Finland producer-director Jesse Haaja is not afraid of the challenge. The rude touch of indie filmmaking can be seen in the campaign as well. Besides many traditional perks like t-shirts and posters, funders can also try their wings by acting supportive part as a villain in the film or suppor...

 

Main Events in the Market May 19th

10:00am - Olympia 1 Video on Demand Opportunities in China. Round table moderated by Liz Shackleton (Screen International) with an introductory speech by Hou Po (Deloitte). Panelists: Marc Ganis (Jiaflix), David U. Lee (Leeding Media), Li Yansong (iQIYI) and Allen Zhu Huilong (Youku Tudou).         10:00am - Palais K Cinema Innovation in the Digital Experience Economy. Round table presented with Europa Cinemas, moderated by Michael Gubbins (Sampomedia) with spe...

 

NEXT: Opportunities and Angles in the International Digital and VOD landscape - Video

 

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NEXT: Maximize the Potential of Crowdfunding in the Production Process - VIDEO

 

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Next Cinema & Transmedia Pitching Session

 

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Today at Next , May 19

 

Cinema Innovation in the Digital Experience Economy 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | @Palais K - Palais des Festivals - Level 4 Digital Distribution of Films : Real and Concrete Business Cases  2:30 - 3:30 pm | @NEXT Pavilion  FILM4CLIMATE: Taking Action on Climate Change!  4:00 - 5:00 pm | @NEXT Pavilion ...

 

Walking the Red Carpet

After a solid twenty minutes of begging for tickets to Inside Out in front of the Palais today, a friendly woman gave me her tickets only after I swore that I would attend the event. In the Grand Théâtre Lumière every seat must be filled, so ticket holders who do not want to attend must give away their tickets and cannot sell them. When you have a ticket to one of the evening screenings, you must look nice, and it is better to arrive early in order to secure a go...

 

Ted Sarantos Chief Content Officer from Netflix in conversation at NEXT

Ted Sarandos’ session took place on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 10am within NEXT, an exclusive program for Marché participants, dedicated to the future of cinema running in Cannes for the second time.    Speaking for the first time during the prestigious Festival, in a packed house, with many people beeing turned away, Ted Sarandos has addressed new distribution models and how they impact the financing and production of films. Sarandos was introduced by Thierry Fremaux, t...

 

Digital Landscape in Cannes

Today in the International Village at the Dominican Republican Film Pavilion there was a workshop called “Digital Landscape in Cannes.” Frédéric Boënnec and Gotham Chandna held the workshop. The topic of the workshop was social media, and how to use social media as a tool when creating a film.   In today’s modern world, it is difficult to meet a person who does not use any form of social media. Whether it is Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Link...

 

#DIGITALCANNES

  #DIGITALCANNES   Today, tucked away in the beautiful Hotel Eden on Rue D'Antibe was a very informational panel on the importance of digital marketing and strategic planning for the film industry. Kicked off by a selection of short films ranging from 2 to 15 minutes selected by the panelists, the 3 hour event was filled with useful information, intruiging dialogue and enjoyable films.  Benedicte Beaugeois from Film Festival Life stated, “The opportunities of ...

 

Cargo Entertainment and Radiant Films International have entered into a multi-faceted, strategic partnership

 

Cargo Entertainment and Radiant Films International have entered into a multi-faceted, strategic partnership to expand their combined production, finance and sales capabilities for commercial feature films, it was announced today by Cargo’s CEO and Managing Partner, Marina Grasic, and Jan Korbelin Managing Partner and Radiant’s President and CEO, Mimi Steinbauer.   As the first step in their new collaboration, Cargo has made an investment in Radiant with Steinbauer assuming th...

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Gwinnett Center International Film Festival celebrates the accomplishments of locally produced and funded independent films, while expanding the awareness of films from all over the globe. The goal is to allow film makers to network with other industry professionals and connect with their audience in an atmosphere that is open and accommodating.

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August 13-22, 2015

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The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655)   2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day.  HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.  

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August 27, September 7

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Open Call for Entry into Gwinnett Center International Film Festival  

JUL. 31 – AUG. 2!

Submission Deadline: June 26 

Gwinnett Center International Film Festival celebrates the accomplishments of locally produced and funded independent films, while expanding the awareness of films from all over the globe. The goal is to allow film makers to network with other industry professionals and connect with their audience in an atmosphere that is open and accommodating.

This year’s categories, including short films, feature films, documentaries, foreign films, family & children's films, student films, music videos and animation short films. The 2015 GCI Film Festival is now accepting submissions thru multiple platforms. For more information, please visit:

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Hollyshorts 
August 13-22, 2015

Final Deadline may 8, 2015

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1st edition of FILMADRID: More than 80 films including the latest work of Pedro Costa; Jean-Luc Godard en 3D; up and coming talent in Spanish cinema; and the posthumous screening of Manoel de Oliveira's last film

• From the 5th to the 13th of June FILMADRID will fill the Spanish capital with films from all over the planet, screening a total of 30 films in the  open competition sections; Competición Internacionaland Competición Vanguardia.

• The first ever screening  in Spain,  of the recently deceased Manoel de Oliveira's last film, Visita ou Memórias e Confissões, accompanied by O velho do restelo, will close the festival.

• For the first time in Madrid, hosting a screening in 3D of Adiós al lenguaje by Jean-Luc Godard.

• Presenting the Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Costa in Madrid opening the festival with the screening of his latest film, Cavalo Dinheiro, selected for for the Competición Internacional.

• The section Focos, which is a section dedicated to filmmakers of international relevance, but whose works remains practically unknown in Madrid. This year the focus will be on the German Jan Soldat and the Philippine Lav Diaz.

• The section Vanguardias Live, which takes the cinema to the streets presenting special performances by the directors Salomé Lamas, Lois Patiño and Juan Barrero.

• Academic morning sessions, where the directors will meet up with film students and cinematic enthusiasts.

• The section Pasajes de Cine which dedicates a whole section to the support  ofthe up and coming talent in Spanish cinema

The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655)   2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day.  HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.  www.hollyshorts.com

August 13 to 22 2015 11th annual HollyShorts

Screenplay contest winners announced at the 2015 fest awards.

Submission links: 
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Screenplays:  www.withoutabox.com/login/12900

Deadlines for fest:
Early Bird February 6th
Regular April 10th
Late May 22nd
Wab extended June 5

Screenplays deadlines:
Early Bird January 30th
Regular March 27
May 8 late
May 29th wab extended  

CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES HOLLYSHORTS 2015

HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films and short screenplays from around the globe. The festival showcases the top short films produced 30 minutes or less and is looking for the best short screenplays 15 pages or less.

The 2nd annual HollyShorts Screenplay Contest is part of the 11th annual HollyShorts Film Festival (August 13-22nd, 2015). We are looking for short screenplays 15 pages or less. All Semi Finalists will be announced and invited to the festival with an all access pass. Top 3 screenplays will be announced/awarded at the HollyShorts Awards Ceremony and the winning 1st place script receives a production deal courtesy of Evil Slave. The completed short will screen at the 2016 HollyShorts Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatres.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Screenplay

The first place winning short screenplay will get produced by our production company sponso Evil Slave, to be completed and screen at the HollyShorts Film Festival in 2016.

Sponsor: Evil Slave

Cash Award Value: 10,000 U.S. Dollar

Value of Goods/Services: 10,000 U.S. Dollar
2nd Place

Final Draft Software

Sponsor: Final Draft

Value of Goods/Services: 300 U.S. Dollar
3rd Place

Final Draft software prize

Sponsor: Final Draft

Value of Goods/Services: 300 U.S. Dollar

Honorable Mention

Script Pipeline free subscription prize.

Sponsor: Script Pipeline

Value of Goods/Services: 200 U.S. Dollar
Semi Finalists

All semi finalists get invite to attend the festival, all access pass.

Value of Goods/Services: 600 U.S. Dollar

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World of Film International Festival Glasgow is calling for submissions

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Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival Announces

2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES

New York, NY (June 1 2015) - A Call for Entries has been officially announced for the 5th Annual Winter Film Awards (WFA) Independent Film Festival, a celebration of independent film to be held February 24-27 2016 in New York City. Filmmakers from around the world will travel to NYC to attend the three full days of film screenings and industry networking after-parties culminating in a glittering awards ceremony to be held on February 27 in the luxurious Empire Room at Club 230 Fifth. The rapidly growing Festival seeks diverse creative indie films from NYC and the entire world in all genres – narrative features, short films, documentaries, animation, music videos, web series and horror films. Outstanding work will be awarded for each category, along with Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Original Score, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Student Film and the NY PERSPECTIVES Award for best depiction of the New York multi-cultural experience. For the 2015 Festival, 76 films from 29 countries were selected for screening, including 34 by female directors and 20 student films. Works of all genres, forms, and lengths are considered for Festival screening. Submissions deadlines are as follows: Early Bird Deadline – September 1 2015, Regular Deadline – November 1 2015, Late Deadline – December 1 2015. Entrants will be notified of final decisions by January 7 2016.

Independent filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit films online via FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/festivals/WFA16

Steffanie Finn, WFA Executive Director says "At WFA, we seek fresh voices and alternate perspectives from creative emerging indie filmmakers from the entire world. We offer a truly exciting mixture of film genres, viewpoints and subjects in order to give our attendees the opportunity to see films they might never think to seek out otherwise."

Winter Film Awards is an all-volunteer women and minority-run 501(c)3 organization founded in 2011, which celebrates diversity of local and international film-making. It was built with the dream of making diverse indie film more accessible to the public and providing driven, talented artists the opportunity to break through competitive barriers to establish meaningful careers in film. The focus is on showcasing emerging filmmakers from every age, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, political and geographic perspective while providing a stepping stone for all filmmakers, from students with blossoming careers to established industry veterans, to screen their work in front of a large audience and gain recognition for their achievements. For more information about Winter Film Awards events and sponsors, visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com

The World of Film Festival October 1-4 2015

June 20, 2015 Regular Deadline

WoFF’s errand is to bring together audiences from Glasgow’s multi-stranded art scene, while at the same time engaging people with powerful background in film and theatre that will bring fresh ideas, filling the gaps in Glasgow’s film and theatre events’ agenda.

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The PAMA will run sept 25-27th, 2015.
The event will screen several blocks of shorts from all over the world, moreover from USA and France. Features and scripts are accepted too. 20 awards may be reward the best artists and filmmakers in a range of 10 categories.

All categories can be found on the festival's website.

All nominated movies, special events, french premiere and professional meetings will be held in the historical heart of Paris : Saint-Germain-des-Près.
Out of competition will screen a US independent feature, for french premiere with cast and crew attending, plus out of competition special documentary and short as a starting point to share movie making.

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We are welcoming in the first ever independent film playoff in which films will compete against each other to hold the crown in our championship series. The top awad is $1000 cash and the Glass Cannon trophy.

Submissions are open now!!!!!

2015 Program eBook

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Sunday 7th June at Sheffield Doc/Fest: the new Whicker’s World Foundation, whose principle aim is to give a much needed fillip to authored documentary storytelling in the UK, today launches three new documentary filmmaker awards worth a total of £100,000 for the promotion of curiosity in programme making, generously funded by a legacy left by the celebrated broadcast journalist Alan Whicker, who died in 2013. Details of the Whicker’s World Foundation and the awards will be announced by filmmaker Kim Longinotto at a special event at Doc/Fest, following the screening of Whicker’s World: Conflict in Kentucky.

Says Mark Atkin, Acting Festival Director, Sheffield Doc/Fest: “I am very enthused that this foundation aims to encourage authored documentary at a time when TV is becoming increasingly formatted and when most foundations have requirements to promote social issues. This is exactly what the industry needs right now”.

The three awards – the Funding Award (worth £80,000 / £10,000 runner up) to a debut filmmaker under 30 years of age; the Recognition Award (worth £4,000 / £1,000 runner up) to the finest industry newcomer aged 50 years of age or over; and the Best Audio Documentary (worth £4,000 / £1,000) to be awarded at the In The Dark audio festival, also part of Doc/Fest - will be looking for a spirit of inquisitiveness that will leave the viewer wanting more, and tell something new and unexpected about the world.

The panel of judges, chaired by Valerie Kleeman, photographer, programme consultant and Whicker’s partner for more than 40 years, will also be looking for projects that are playful with how the story is told, either breaking new ground, or taking a familiar path to come up with a new style.

The Alan Whicker Foundation consultant, top ranking international TV executive Jane Mote, says: “Whicker's World opened my eyes to the most amazing stories, people and places. Alan's unique style and sharp wit was inspirational and I am so excited to be part of creating a Foundation to nurture the future trailblazers for international documentary film-making”.

Jane Ray, the Consultant Artistic Director for the Foundation is a multi-award winning documentary maker and executive producer in radio and television with a journalistic background and nearly 28 years’ service at the BBC. Her awards range from the Sony Award for best news programme (2002) and the TRIC award for best children’s programme (1993) to China’s Golden Kapok award for best director (2014). She worked with Alan throughout the 90s on various projects for radio. She also wrote and directed Radio 4's archive programme about Alan: Around theWorld in 80 Years, presented by Michael Palin.

The first award winners will be announced by the Whicker’s World Foundation at the Sheffield Doc/Fest Award Ceremony, which will take place on the final day of the 2016 festival.