Visions du Réel is delighted to announce that the Special Guest for the 55th edition of the Festival (12 – 21 April) will be American filmmaker John Wilson. He is mainly known for his documentary series How To with John Wilson, nominated for the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, in which he explores the eccentricities of daily life through a succession of quirky and hilarious comic detours. To accompany a selection of episodes from his series and earlier works presented dur...
Animation cinema: Gerações X\Y
An overview of trends in Portuguese animation, through the eyes of some of the representatives of the new generations of animators.
Gerações X\Y is the title of the section dedicated to animation cinema at the 42nd edition of Bergamo Film Meeting. Unlike in previous years, this is not a retrospective on a single author but an overview of trends in Portuguese animation through the eyes of some of the representative...
The Palestinian Film Festival Australia has announced its highly anticipated 2024 program featuring a mix of Australian premieres, award-winning features and ground-breaking documentaries.
Navigating universal themes of people, place and politics, this year’s Festival delivers yet another enthralling program of the finest and newest Palestinian films to Australian audiences in Sydney (7-10 March), Canberra (8-10 March), Brisbane (8-10 March), Adelaide (8-10 March), Hobart (8-10 Mar...
For the second time, partner prizes were announced in a dedicated ceremony today Thursday at the festival, which was taking place on site. Here is the first part of prize winners from this year's official selection.
Prizes from the three official juries, student juries and audience prizes will be disclosed during the first closing ceremony, Saturday 10 February at 18:00 (CET).
PARTNER PRIZES OF THE CLERMONT-FERRAND FESTIVAL 2024
CANAL+ / CIN&Eacut...
32 Films, Filmmaker Awards, Live Performances, Champions Award Gala, Celebrity Golf Classic, and More Pack Schedule
Waco, Texas (February 4, 2024)—The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival has finalized its event programming and film slate, presenter GB Lindsey Family Charitable Fundannounced. The 5th edition will screen 11 feature films and 21 short, student, or animated films from around the world at venues across Waco, Texas, inc...
Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival (HÕFF) is a feast of the darker side of the cinema. Organised by Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, HÕFF has developed into a internationally highly appreciated art house festival in the the Nordic area. The festival offers eclectic selection from freshly premiered horror & sci-fi to forgotten classics and cult film retrospectives. In 2012, HÕFF became a part of the M...
The XV Odesa International Film Festival, which will take place in Kyiv from July 12 to 20, unveiled this year's official poster.
"Today, Ukrainian cinema, like the entire country, is going through turbulent times. We do not yet know what Ukrainian cinema will be like after our Victory, but without knowledge of the past, it is impossible to build a successful future. That is why, on our 15th anniversary, we decided to delve into the history of Ukrainian cinematography, explore wha...
ANNOUNCING THE LINEUP FOR THE 13th EDITION OF THE MCMINNVILLE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 23rd-25th
McMinnville, OR becomes a destination for art and culture this February for the 13th edition of the McMinnville Short Film Festival, happening virtually and in-person! MSFF is excited to announce the lineup for 2024, with over 100 short films from filmmakers all over the world screening in the heart of Oregon Wine Country and virtually during February 23rd-25th. All films...
36 Filmfest Dresden (16.–21. April 2024)
60 Short Films from 28 Countries in the International, National and Central German Competitions // 22 German and World Premieres // 16 Awards with Prizemoney totalling €72,000
A total of 60 short films from 28 countries have been invited to contend in the three competition sections of the 36 Filmfest Dresden (running from 16 to 21 April 2024). From the 3,100 films submitted, the Selection Committees chose 30 (co-)productions for the Interna...
ASIAN POP-UP CINEMA RETURNS MARCH 20 - APRIL 21, 2024
Sneak Peek Presentations Lead Up to 18th Season of Groundbreaking Festival
The Asian Pop-Up Cinema film festival today revealed a look at its upcoming 18th edition, running March 20 - April 21, 2024. Each week throughout the festival is dedicated to works from a different region, with films available via streaming during the week and in-person presentations at AMC Newcity 14 on weekends. Leading up to t...
Wang Bing, Abderrahmane Sissako and Gaspar Noé among special guests
Ira Sachs, Vicky Krieps and Sebastian Koch confirmed for international jury
LuxFilmFest, the annual international film festival in Luxembourg, has unveiled the programme for its 14th edition, along with its guests of honour and jury members. Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing will kick off the festivities with an exhibition that can already be seen from 8 February. Running from 29 February - 10 March, the festiv...
Wildscreen has announced the launch of a brand-new event: Wildscreen Festival Tanzania, in partnership with BBC Studios Natural History Unit.
The two-day event runs 7th - 8th June 2024 in the vibrant East African city of Arusha, and builds upon the NHU’s collaboration with Wildscreen as Headline Sponsor of last year’s Wildscreen Nairobi Festival. The Festival is being produced in partnership with Tanzania based non-profit AFRISOS, with whom Wildscreen has supported t...
Only LESS THAN ONE MONTH LEFT for you to register with the HKIFF Industry Project Market 2024!
HKIFF Industry Project Market will take place from 11 to 13 March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in conjunction with the Hong Kong FILMART. This year’s the newly expanded HKIFF Industry Project Market includes the 22nd edition of Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF22) and the inaugural section HKIFF Industry - CAA China Genre...
Online submissions for films started for Chania Film Festival and CFF Edu .
The festival will take place from 16.10.2024 – 26.10.2024 in Chania Crete Greece .
Deadline for submission of applications is 26th of May 2024
We note that from this year's event there is a special section for documentary podcasts.
Submission guidelines and entry form links are below :
https://chaniafilmfestival.com/en/12-cff/
https://filmfreeway.com/CHANIAFILMFESTIVAL-93152...
Mother, Couch, directed by Niclas Larsson, wins Dragon Award Best Nordic Film.
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I had such a pleasure meeting you and working with you on the release of ONLY YOU! Charming fairy tale/ romantic comedy!
I am sharing a message from The Canadian Film Center which he was running!
It is with great sadness that the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) acknowledges the passing of its beloved founder – iconic and award-winning filmmaker Norman Jewison. Jewison passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Los Angeles at the age of 97.
“Norman had such charisma, ...
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW FIRST NATIONS AWARD PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY TRUANT PICTURES WITH WORLD’S LARGEST CASH PRIZE FOR INDIGENOUS FILMMAKING
2024 SFF Film Submissions Close 01 March
Sydney Film Festival announces the launch of the First Nations Award, establishing the world's largest cash prize for Indigenous filmmaking at $35,000, proudly supported by Truant Pictures.
Open to First Nations filmmakers from across the globe, the First Nations Award c...
Zinzindurrunkarratz by Oskar Alegria will be opening this year's festival, and De caballos y guitarras by Pedro G. Romero is to close it, both films in the Official Selection though not competing
This year around 800 films were entered, from which the twelve features and eight shorts competing for the festival prizes were selected
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CASCADIA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS APRIL
In-person Festival in Bellingham April 25-28 + Streaming Online May 2-12
Join us this spring in beautiful Bellingham to celebrate exceptional films directed by women around the world! CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival is excited to announce its eighth festival season. Approximately 40 films will be screened over the course of the four-day in person festival in Bellingham,...
ROCK HORROR FILM FESTIVAL 2024 - OFFICIAL SELECTION / SELEÇÃO OFICIAL
59 FILMS / FILMES - 17 COUNTRIES / PAÍSES - 5 CATEGORIES / CATEGORIAS
SINISTER FEATURE/ LONGA ...
America’s First and Largest French Film Festival will Return to the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles to Showcase Premieres of French Film and Television Series for US and International Distributors and the Public
LOS ANGELES The Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF) announced today that The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) will hold its 28th annual edition and awards competition October 29-November 3 at the Directors Guild of America Theater on Sunset Boulev...
Moshen Makhmalbaf president of the 30th Vesoul International film Festival of Asian Cinema with Hanah Makhmalbaf and Martine and Jean-Marc Thérouanne, co-directors of FICA (photo credit FICA)
Taiwan and India in the spotlight at the 30th Vesoul IFF of Asian Cinema (February 6-13, 2024)
The 30th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema (February 6-13, 2024) will feature 92 films, including 52 never-before-seen films from 29 countries, under the ban...
CINEQUEST FILM & CREATIVITY FESTIVAL
COMBINES INNOVATION AND THE ARTS WITH 2024 THEME “UPLIFT”
March 7-17, Silicon Valley
SILICON VALLEY — The Cinequest Film & Creative Festival returns this March 6-17th promising an extraordinary cinematic experience that merges the worlds of storytelling and technology. Returning to its palatial San Jose venues and flagship time of year, the program is a testament to Cinequest's 2024 theme of "Uplift&qu...
Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival is back March 14-17, 2024! We're excited to announce this year's curated program on February 12th. Prepare for the program launch by getting the best way to fest - our updated All-Access Pass. Learn more about what's all included and get your now!
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The 6th Annual Sámi Film Festival returns to Scandinavia House this February! Presented in partnership with the National Nordic Museum in Seattle, the Festival will take place with in-person screenings at Scandinavia House in NYC on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, and virtual screenings available nationwide from February 8-11.
This year's program includes the selections of guest curator Liselot...
