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Background and Perspectives on Film Festival Consulting for your films

Poster signed by Arnold for Bruno Chatelin as a thank you token of fantastic Box Office records in France   I have been working with film festivals and helping filmmakers for the past 20 years in various capacities. There was only one big lesson I learnt in festivals: Cannes can work miracles for you, if you do the right thing with the right people : dare, work hard and be creative in each of your actions. HERE IS THE DETAILED STORY OF A 40M $ HANDSHAKE TO ME FOLLOWING OUR SUCCESS...

Edinburgh Film Festival is Back in 2023: Entertainment Available at the Event

The festival will run Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - Wed, Aug 23, 2023   Last year’s EIFF was considered a last hurrah by many after the Centre for The Moving Image went into administration in October 2022. They ran the festival, so it was assumed that 2022’s 75th festival was the last. However, it’s been announced that the EIFF is back, though at a smaller scale and alongside other entertainment in the more generalised Edinburgh International Festival. While prog...

Hollywood VS Reality: Examining the accuracy of Gambling Movies

  Photo credit Gambling has been part of our culture for centuries, with both literature and cinema featuring it as a common subject. From the James Bond classic Casino Royale to more recent films like Molly's Game, gambling has had a captivating effect on audiences worldwide. But is this an honest representation? In this blog post, we'll examine how accurately Hollywood portrays these games through comparing them with reality. We'll also look at the differences between ...

Barrett Wissman joins the Taormina Film Fest’s as Executive and co-Artistic Director

TAORMINA FILM FEST’S NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR INVITES DIRECTOR BELLA THORNE TO CURATE GALA EVENING “INFLUENTIAL SHORTS” The Taormina Arte Sicilia Foundation has appointed, effective immediately, arts and entertainment veteran Barrett Wissman as the Taormina Film Fest’s Executive and co-Artistic Director. As one of Wissman’s first initiatives of the festival’s 69th edition, artist Bella Thorne will be curating one of the prestigious gala evenings to ...

The Best Casino Movies on Netflix and Other Streaming Sites

Casinos have always been a popular setting in movies and TV series. Regardless of whether the writers and directors want to have an undercover agent deliver intel to a contact person or whether they’re enjoying a martini that’s been shaken and not stirred, a casino can act as a fantastic backdrop for a compelling story.    In this article, we’re going to be discussing some of the best and most entertaining casino movies around. All of these can be found on a va...

The 42nd Istanbul Film Festival will offer a rich programme comprising of 134 feature and 29 short films

THE 42ND ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL AWAITS CINEMA LOVERS BETWEEN 7 and 18 APRIL Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival returns to the city for the 42nd time this year. Bringing together cinema lovers with award-winning, quality films from the Cinema of Turkey and World Cinema, as well as with special screenings, stars and master filmmakers, the 42nd Istanbul Film Festival will take place on 7-18 April.   The 42nd Istanbul Film Festiv...

How to cut film production costs

  Film creation can be an expensive exercise. It’s not uncommon for film developers to have budgets exceeding $200 million, hoping they’ll make that back when their creation is released to the box office. However, if you have a much smaller budget, you’ll likely need to get creative with how you can save money without compromising on film quality. Here are some of the most effective ways to keep your costs in check. Explore New Accommodation Options Accommodation i...

Five French films for Francophiles at AFF 2023

          À la recherche de films amusants et inspirants à regarder?   Looking for so...

Is Pedro Pascal Set to be One of Hollywood’s Hottest Stars Over the Next Decade?

  Pedro Pascal has swiftly become one of the world’s most recognisable actors. After breaking out as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, Pascal earned main roles in several high-budget television series. Now, the Chilean and American actor is gaining greater acclaim in Hollywood and could be a major star in cinema over the next decade.   Pascal is One of the Top Properties on Television   There are few television viewers left nowadays that are unaw...

The SXSW Film & TV Festival reveals the program for the 2023 edition

FILM & TV FESTIVAL: March 10-18, 2023 The SXSW Film & TV Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from behind and in front of the camera. Featuring provocative dramas, documentaries, comedies, genre standouts and more, the festival is known for its high caliber and diverse program of film, TV and XR, as well as its smart, enthusiastic audiences. For nine days in March, creatives of all stripes gather for the acclaimed Film & TV Festival program. Running co...

SXSW 2023 Innovation Awards Finalists Announced

2023 Innovation Awards Finalists Announced By Luis Seijo courtesy SXSW SXSW is excited to announce the 50+ finalists for the 2023 SXSW Innovation Awards, an amazing collection of forward-focused digital projects from across the United States and around the world. These 50+ finalists are distributed amongst 14 different categories that range from "Artificial Intelligence" to "Health and MedTech" to "Sustainability." Finalists were...

James Cameron Wants to Reboot Terminator by Focusing on the Power of AI

There is no denying that James Cameron is one of the most commercially successful directors in history for years and decades. Even before Avatar, an impressive box office success, he had directed such films as Terminator and Titanic. The 2009 film Avatar evolved into a five-part franchise, the second part of which, Avatar: The Way of the Water, now dominates the box office after 13 years (worldwide grosses have confidently surpassed the $1-billion mark). As it turns out, there is another...

The Best Films Featuring Roulette

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When it comes to casino games featuring in big movies, table games are always the most popular - slots barely get a look in. Out of these table games, roulette gets featured a heck of a lot and has been portrayed in pretty much every type of film. From comedies and capers to adventure films and serious dramas, roulette wheels have had their fair share of screen time. In this article, we’re going to unveil the top films that feature roulette.   If all this talk of roulette has got...

Producers Guild of America announces key dates for “The PGA Innovation Award” for 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards

Award Honors Outstanding Entertainment Endeavors Across VR, AR, Experiential and Other Emerging Media   The Producers Guild of America (PGA) today announced the application period is now open for the PGA Innovation Award and the deadline for submission is January 10, 2023. The PGA Innovation Award will be bestowed upon the production of a noteworthy, impactful new media program that significantly elevates the audience’s viewing experience. The winning submission will challenge the...

Why Was Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness One Of The Top Films Of The Year?

    Source: Pixabay It has been a big year for the film and television industry. We saw in-person screenings such as those at the Venice Film Festival return and the box office shatter on multiple occasions. One of these record-breaking instances came following the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.  The American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi is the third-highest-grossing film of the year, grossing nearly $960 million w...

3 key rules to having a successful film franchise

With many successful film franchises proving popular time and time again, filmmakers will undoubtedly want to know how to repeat their success. Betway casinos recently explored the most successful film franchises of all time. The winner was Star Wars, “with a score of 69.3 out of 90”. They revealed the long-running franchise has taken previously $10.3 billion at the box office. With figures like these, it can clearly be seen that getting the formula right can lead to explosive...

"Ocean's Eleven" – The Best Casino Film You Need to Watch

If you’re looking for a great casino film to watch, then you need to check out “Ocean’s Eleven”. The plot revolves around a group of criminals who team up to rob three casinos in Las Vegas. This classic heist movie features an all-star cast, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts.  While the film is filled with plenty of action and suspense similar to what you might experience at a casino live, it also has its fair share of ...

Awards of the Marrakech International Film Festival

 Final day for the Marrakech International Film Festival During the 19th Closing Ceremony, the jury announced this year's awards and paid tribute to Tilda Swinton   The Étoile d'Or awarded to A TALE OF SHEMROON  by Iranian director Emad Aleebrahim Dehkordi   An Exceptional edition The 19th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival was exceptional in many ways. First, it marks the return of the event after a two-year break due to...

Western returns to the 40th Torino Film Festival

Photo: Coroner Creek 40th Torino Film Festival Western returns to the Torino Film Festival with a dedicated section. Mezzogiorno di fuoco (High Noon) was thought to cover the noon time slot with screenings of what still today is considered the ‘American cinema par excellence’, loved by cinephiles from all around the world among different generations.   Especially loved by the artistic director Steve Della Casa, the western genre has been the main character of the editions ...

18th edition of Meetings on the Bridge will be held on 12-14 April 2023.

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NEIGHBOURS PLATFORM APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW   Meetings on the Bridge, organised by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts within the scope of Istanbul Film Festival and with the support of Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism, accepts Neighbours Platform applications. Deadline is 17 February 2023.   Supported by Anadolu Efes, Meetings on the Bridge continues introducing directors, producers and scriptwriters from Turkey and its neighbouring countries to inte...

Composers for peace: Kilar, Glass and Brossé

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In December, Film Fest Gent will present the Sinfonietta Cracovia Orchestra to the Belgian audience through the concert series Composers for peace, performing the music of the internationally renowned Polish composer Wojciech Kilar, the American composer and pianist Philip Glass and the Belgian composer, conductor and Film Fest Gent music director Dirk Brossé. The concert is part of the international Kilar 90 tour. After the success of the Kilar | Glass concert at the Krakow Film Mus...

Looking forward to jury duty at World Trailer Awards!

Bruno Chatelin is happy to be a judge for the second edition of the World Trailer Awards / 25 February 2023 . Voting member : European Film Academy (former  Board Member); Les Cesar voting member since 1987, Académie des Lumières. Fest Forums Advisory Board Member, International Film Festival Summit Advisory Board Member. Board Member on a few Festivals BIFF, CIFF, Animaze - le MIAFF, Houston WorldFest, Co- Founder of Animation Day in Cannes French ...

Three of the Best Poker Scenes in Cinema

Photo by Jeremy Yap on Unsplash The poker table is a great way to build cinematic tension. Involving psychology, elements of luck, and very often, high stakes, lots of movies from spy thrillers to comedies have used the game as a narrative device. However, creating a great scene from a card game is not easy. Below, we give the best poker scenes in cinema history.  Maverick This movie takes the casino back to the old west, where Mel Gibson stars as poker player Bret...

Silent House - Mirror of Iranian Society in IDFA International Competition; Directors Banned from Leaving Iran to Attend the Eve

The documentary film Silent House, a mirror of the Iranian society, co-directed by Farnaz and Mohammadreza Jurabchian, will get a screening in the International competition category of the 35th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) in the Netherlands, though the directors have been banned from leaving Iran to attend this prestigious cinematic event. The documentary film Silent House co-directed by Farnaz and Mohammadreza Jurabchian and edited by Hayedeh Safiyari is a joint ...

Cairo International Filmfestival - Launching the Events of the Ninth Edition of Cairo Film Forum

The events of the ninth edition of the Cairo Film Forum, which encompasses 135 authentic and promising projects throughout the Arab world kicked off today, within the proceedings of the 44th edition of Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF). Today, 5 films were presented among the works taking part in the ninth edition of the Cairo Film Forum, in the presence of the Forum’s director, Linda BilKhairia at “Sofitel” hotel. The films which were presented during the events of ...

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