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Over 120 students will take part to Fajr Festival’s Talent Campus

At least 68 students from 32 countries as well as 52 students from Iran are to take part in the inspiring, educational film making workshops of the 2017 Fajr. The program is called “Darol Fonoun” and the workshops are called “Talent Campus”. The organizers say last year’s workshops were a huge success in spotting new film talents in Iran and the broader region. They were overseen by Iranian movie celebrities such as Oscar Wi...

 

 

Horror movies selected @ Fajr International Film Festival

For the first time ever, Fajr International Film Festival has a program featuring horror movies. This screen is called The Midnight Horror Show. Every year, major film festivals around the world host the premieres of horror movies that may take time to reach larger audiences. While Fajr doesn’t specialize in horror movies, the festival is still committed to providing a platform for intriguing and promising films, some of which are horror. The time, therefore, has come for Iranian ...

 

Poster for 20th ifm Iranian International Market @Fajr International Film Festival

The 35th edition of Fajr International Film Festival has released the poster for 20th ifm Iranian International Market. According to the organizers, 47 Iranian and international companies are taking part in this year’s market event, during which they will sell the rights to their Fajr-supported films and TV programs. This year, Video Data Bank continues its longstanding collaboration with the festival. The section presents an international selection of artists’ film and video wor...

 

Fajr 2017: Eastern Vista Poster Unveiled

The Fajr International Film Festival has unveiled the poster for the Eastern Vista (Panorama of Films from Asian and Islamic Countries) category. The organizers have named the 12 countries which will take part in this category: China, Japan, Turkey, India, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Bangladesh, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Afghanistan and Jordan. Three Iranian feature length films will also vie for the Simorgh awards. ...

 

A bit of History on The Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF)

Founded in 1982, Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) is Iran’s largest annual film festival held in Tehran. It is an event that celebrates cultural exchange, displays creative achievements of highly acclaimed cineastes and pays tribute to quality local and international films. Since its establishment, Fajr International Film Festival has played a vital role in the development of the Iranian Cinema. Every year, veteran directors and new filmmak...

 

 

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EFA Adds Seville’s Plaza de España to Treasures of European Film Culture

  The European Film Academy awards the Plaza de España in Seville the title “Treasure of European Film Culture”.  Originally designed and built as the main symbol for and most ambitious project of the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition world’s fair, Plaza de España is one of Seville's most iconic locations.  Plaza de España (picture: Fernando Ruso, Ayuntamiento de Sevilla) With its mix of 1920s Art Deco, Neo-Renaissance, and...

 

Winners of Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival' s First edition announced

The moment you've been waiting for! Here are the Award-Winners! We have been so blessed to have such superb films screened at the 1st Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival. FEATURE FILMS COMPETITION   Bronze Anchor statuette: Best Film Orbit Glass Anchor: Best Director Orbit Glass Anchor: Best Actor Orbit Glass Anchor: Best Actress Orbit Glass Anchor: Best Screenplay Audience Award: Best Feature ​ The Anchor Trophy is a solid bronze st...

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New Media Film Festival
June 6-8, 2017

April 25, 2017 Final Deadline

The Best in New Media....Honoring Stories Worth Telling 

Judges from HBO, Marvel, Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and other Industry Leaders
Each entry is considered for Screening, Competition ($45k in awards) and Distribution Opportunities. 
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“If the TED Conference is where technology, entertainment and design meet in a broad forum, then the New Media Film Festival is its cinematic counterpart.” – VG

"I thank the New Media film festival for what they've done for young filmmakers."– Legendary Director Roger Corman

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"Makes the cutting edge accessible" - Huffington Post

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The World of Film Festival Glasgow
September 28 – October 1, 2017

April 11, 2017 Regular Deadline

The submissions for the 4th edition of the World of Film International Festival in Glasgow, Scotland are now open. The very earlybird submitters can send their short and feature films across the three main sections of the festival - First Features & Shorts Competition, Female Perspective & Focus on Balkan Cinema. 

Films can be exclusively submitted via Film Freeway by clicking on the link below. 

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Melbourne Documentary Film Festival Calling

April 16, 2017 Extended deadline 

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

Late Deadline March 31, 2017

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

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

Deadline extended

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

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

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Animation Day in Cannes 

Animaze Daze in Cannes Screenings May 18

Regular Deadline is March 15

Submit your best short animated films for a screening May18th at Cannes Film Festival.
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LocationEXPO® launching for next AFM

AFM just announced LocationEXPO® @ AFM – a face to face and online platform that connects Film Commissions, incentives, facilities and services with the world's producers, distributors and industry professionals. LocationEXPO will have three core components: LocationEXPO Branded Space inside the AFM where Film Commissions and companies can meet with AFM’s 7,000+ industry attendees. LocationEXPO.com, home to the world’s locations, incentives, facili...  

Italian Miracle | Comedy Short Film

In a rural Italian village, Antonio is asked to translate an English-speaking woman's confession, but when he starts disagreeing with the priest, he has to make a decision that might change the course of her life and maybe his too.     Genres: Comedy Country of Origin: United Kingdom Completion Date: February 14, 2015 Film Language: English, Italian Shooting Format: BlackMagic 4K   Francesco Gabriele - Director (The Surprise, T...

 

 

Andy Paris: Bubblegum King

This is the documentary of Andrew J. Paris, the first businessman to mass produce bubblegum after World War II. He became an overnight, international success and was dubbed "The Bubble Gum King of America" by Life Magazine in 1947...but his reign was short. Andy's fame took him to Hollywood, where he befriended rising stars like Natalie Wood and Marilyn Monroe. He made appearances on the most popular radio shows of the day, and his face appeared in newspapers all over the world. Bu...

 

For L’Atelier’s 13th edition, 15 projects from 14 countries have been selected

The Cinefondation’s Atelier hosts its thirteenth edition this year and will invite to the Festival de Cannes 16 directors whose projects have been considered particularly promising. Together with their producers, they will be able to meet potential partners, a necessary step to finish their project and start the making of their film. L’Atelier provides its participants access to international co-productions, thus accelerating the film’s completion.   The Cinefondation&...

 

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THE EVIL WITHIN by late Andrew Getty

OFFENSIVE, Jon Ford's powerful thriller.

“Holy shit! This flick is something else !” “Stands out as a roaring success!” - Dreadcentral, 4 stars. ****

"A well crafted thriller! Offensive will make your blood boil!” - Hollywood news 4 stars ****

"A bloody brutal spin on the home invasion story!” - Kat Hughes 4 stars ****

"Director Jonathan Ford expertly crafts the tension levels.” - Gareth Jones 4 stars ****

"They were forced beyond breaking point; they have no regrets, does that make them bad people?
The first part of this film will enrage you ! The second part will sate you !". Bruno Chatelin - Filmfestivals.com

A retired couple, Bernard and Helen Martin, inherit a remote house in rural France, the very same village Bernard’s war hero father liberated during the Second World War, over 70 years earlier. This peaceful couple quickly become the target of a crual gang of street kids, who terrorise the village.

An e-generation permanently plugged into their devices, devoid of empathy, a new breed of technological psychopath…Pushed beyond breaking point, can Bernard live up to his father’s legend, as the situation explodes into a brutal war of generations ?

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Revolution by Rob Stewart (following the success of Sharkwater) 

over 40 festival wins so far

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

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The 56th edition of La Semaine de la Critique selected Kleber Mendonça Filho to be the President of the jury

The 56th edition of La Semaine de la Critique celebrates Brazilian cinema by inviting one of the most talented directors of today, Kleber Mendonça Filho, to be the President of the jury. As a parallel section dedicated to revealing emerging talents, La Semaine de la Critique is happy to welcome the frontrunner of the new generation of Brazilian filmmakers arising on the international scene.   After his sumptuous debut, Neighboring Sounds, Kleber Mendon&cced...

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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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L’affiche officielle du 70e Festival de Cannes ouvre le bal !

Bronx agence (Paris). Photo : Claudia Cardinale © Archivio Cameraphoto Epoche/Getty Images     Joyeuse, libre et audacieuse : à l’image de Claudia Cardinale dansant sur son affiche officielle, la 70e édition du Festival de Cannes (17-28 mai) se place sous le signe – rouge ardent et or étincelant – de la célébration.   Claudia danse, Claudia rit, Claudia vit ! Quel plus beau symbole pour le prochain Festival que cette...

 

L’Atelier de la Cinéfondation accueille cette année sa treizième édition et 15 projets venus de 14 pays

L’Atelier de la Cinéfondation accueille cette année sa treizième édition et invitera au Festival de Cannes 16 réalisateurs dont les projets de film ont été jugés particulièrement prometteurs. Accompagnés de leurs producteurs, ils pourront rencontrer des partenaires potentiels, indispensables pour finaliser leur projet et passer à la réalisation de leur film. L’Atelier ouvre à ses participants...

 

 

la Semaine de la Critique met à l’honneur le cinéma brésilien et annonce son président du jury

  Pour sa 56e édition, la Semaine de la Critique met à l’honneur le cinéma brésilien en confiant la Présidence de son jury à l’un des cinéastes les plus doués de sa génération, Kleber Mendonça Filho. Section parallèle dédiée à la découverte de premières œuvres, la Semaine de la Critique se réjouit d’accueillir le chef de file d &rs...

 

Anne Tallineau est renouvelée en tant que Directrice générale déléguée de l'Institut français

Bruno Foucher, Président de l’Institut français a reconduit Anne Tallineau dans ses fonctions de Directrice générale déléguée de l’Institut français pour une durée de trois ans à compter du 1er avril 2017 après agrément de Jean-Marc Ayrault, ministre des Affaires étrangèr...

 

Lauréats de la compétition 2017 du festival Adaptations

Cinq films seront en compétition pour la troisième année. Le festival Adaptations décernera deux prix : le Prix du public et le Prix des Lycéens. "Des avant-premières ou des films encore en recherche de diffuseurs... On peut souhaiter que ces prix leur permettent de se lancer dans l'aventure avec plus d'assurance." Nicolas Blondel, président de l'association Adaptations...

 

Palmarès de la 29ème édition du festival Cinélatino !

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