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John Gore Media has acquired KFilm Ltd, the parent company of Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment...

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Pictured Left To Right:  Spencer Pollard, John Gore, Adam Sergeant John Gore Media Ltd, founded by Media Entrepreneur John Gore, today announced that it has acquired KFilm Ltd, the parent company of UK distribution businesses Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment, Platform Entertainment and Icon Film Distribution, plus International Sales business, Kaleidoscope Film Distribution. The deal was negotiated by John Gore’s team, with KFilm CEO, Spencer Pollard, and KFilm CO...
 

 

'The Pet-Nup' starring Gregg Sulkin, Halston Sage, Emeraude Toubia: Highland Film Group Launches International Sales

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Pet Friendly Romantic Comedy Stars Gregg Sulkin, Halston Sage, Emeraude Toubia, Jaime Pressly and Annie Gonzalez     Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2024) – Set to launch sales at the upcoming American Film Market, Highland Film Group is handling international rights to the charming romantic comedy The Pet-Nup on behalf of producers Javier Chapa and Phillip Braun (The Long Game, Rosario) of Mucho Mas Media.   With production set to begin in early 2025 in Arkansas, the fil...
 

 

Dedication: starring Daisy Ridley for director Martin Campbell

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Highland Film Group Launching International Sales at the American Film Market, CAA Media Finance repping Domestic Rights Daisy Ridley (the Star Wars franchise, Young Woman and the Sea, Magpie) is set to star in the action-thriller Dedication for director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), it was announced today. The screenplay is written by Dan Gordon (Lawrence Kasdan’s Wyatt Earp, Norman Jewi...
 

 

Highland Film Group announces 'Protector' starring Mila Jovovich from Director Adrian Grünberg

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Highland Film Group Launching Worldwide Sales at the American Film Market on behalf of Aanaxion Studio Milla Jovovich (the billion-dollar Resident Evil franchise) is set to star in the action-thriller Protector, it was announced today. The film is directed by Adrian Grünberg (Rambo: Last Blood, Get the Gringo) and is written by Bong-Seeb Mun.   Protector is produced by Kenneth Kim, Bang-Ok Joo, Bong-Seeb Mun for Aanaxion Studio, Ceasar Richbow and Arianne Fraser and D...
 

 

H IS FOR HAWK begins Principal Photography and announces Lionsgate acquires rights for UK and Ireland

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Principal photography starts today on the feature drama H Is For Hawk, it was announced today by Protagonist Pictures’ CCO George Hamilton. The film stars two-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner Claire Foy (“The Crown,” 2024 BAFTA nominee for All of Us Strangers, Women Talking) and BAFTA and Academy Award nominee Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges, Paddington 2)   Protagonist Pictures already secured a slew of international deals, including Lionsgate, wh...
 

 

BEHIND THE LINES Makes World Market Premiere at AFM and Shows First-Look Footage to the International Marketplace

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  New documentary from Sypher Studios, directed by John B. Benitz and narrated by Annette Bening, featuring a star-studded cast including Laura Dern, Michael C. Hall, Paul Walter Hauser, Common, DeWanda Wise, Gary Cole, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. delves into the heart of humanity via a global journey through wars via personal correspondences spanning two and half centuries   The official trailer release - First Look Footage Ever Click here for key art and other press assets...
 

 

AFM Day 4 - Friday, Nov 8, 2024

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That's a wrap on AFM day 3! Join us tomorrow for another full day of panels and speakers across two stages (Main Stage and View Stage). We have just added a new topic at 9:30AM entitled, The Writer’s Life on the Main Stage. Other not to miss sessions are Black Culture at the Epicenter of Hollywood at 11:00AM (View Stage), Finance II at 11:00AM (Main Stage), The Untold Re...
 

 

AFM Day 3 - - Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

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Day 3 of the AFM, will bring another full day of incredible panels and speakers across two stages (Main Stage and View Stage), including "The Innovators" at 11am featuring one-on-one conversations with AGC's Stuart Ford and Anton’s Sebastien Raybaud (Main Stage). There's also a full day of AFM Screenings at The Brenden Theatre. See the Screening Schedule. Looking for Breakfast and/or Lunch spots - see all the restaurant options at the Palms. The Buyers & IFTA Memb...
 

 

AFM Day 2 - Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024

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Day 2 of the Market will be in full swing tomorrow with an incredible lineup of panels and conversations across two stages (Main Stage and View Stage) for The AFM Sessions. Looking for Breakfast and/or Lunch spots - see all the restaurant options at the Palms. The Buyers & IFTA Members Lounge at Greene Street will now open at 8AM. Looking forward to an exciting day of screenings, sessions, networking & business.       ...
 

 

AFM opening News & Updates - Tuesday, Nov 5

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Welcome to the 45th American Film Market® and the first in Las Vegas! The Market opens tomorrow with participants from 80 countries confirmed. AFM Exhibitor Space is sold out with production and sales companies from around the world here. There are over 200 Screenings happening at the Brenden Theatres, Film Commissions from the US and globally participating in LocationExpo, and a full lineup of panels and presentations as part of The AFM Sessions taking place across two stages! Che...
 

 

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in focus 

PÖFF 2024 spotlights Georgian independent cinema

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The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will present a tribute programme to Georgia's independent filmmakers, who stand for a free society and democratic values. The 5-part programme opens with the world premiere of Irine Jordania's Air Blue Silk. Among other films, 96-year-old Lana Gogoberidze will present her film Mother and Daughter, or the Night Is Never Complete. Dedicated to the work of filmmakers protesting against restrictio...
 

Deaf Lovers has been removed from PÖFF Standing with Ukraine programme, though still playing in competition

The Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)  has always treated the Ukrainian country with great respect and sympathy. Our festival team has always been together with Ukrainian people who are currently fighting for their independence.Three years in a row we've organised charity auctions for Ukraine at the HÕFF festival. We’ve stopped screening Russian and Belarusian state-funded films already in 2022. We were the first to showcase Ukrainian film projects that had been put ...
 

VIDEO Ambiance: the 28th PÖFF opened in style in Tallinn

Filmfestivals.com reporting live from Tallinn! TAKE A LOOK BACK AT PÖFF28 OPENING CEREMONY! PÖFF28 kicked off on November 8th at the Alexela Concert Hall. We will see what exciting the festival offers this year in the next 2 weeks. Buckle up because this is going to be one heck of a ride! What was the mood of the guests at the opening ceremony? See more about it in the video!   Glasses were clinking and awards were presented! The PÖFF Lif...
 

Frame Within a Frame introduces eight talented cinematographers to the industry in Tallinn

The second edition of Frame Within a Frame, a tailor-made programme for talented cinematographers, welcomes eight young professionals across the world in Tallinn in November. During the four days, attendees can learn from acknowledged cinematographers Roberto Schaefer and Ville Penttilä and show their works to industry professionals.  The talented cinematographers joining the Frame Within a Frame 2024 are Ariel Navarro (Cuba), Ema Diehelová (Slov...

Frame Within a Frame introduces eight talented cinematographers to the industry in Tallinn

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The second edition of Frame Within a Frame, a tailor-made programme for talented cinematographers, welcomes eight young professionals across the world in Tallinn in November. During the four days, attendees can learn from acknowledged cinematographers Roberto Schaefer and Ville Penttilä and show their works to industry professionals.  The talented cinematographers joining the Frame Within a Frame 2024 are Ariel Navarro (Cuba), Ema Diehelová (Slov...
 

 

Frame Within a Frame introduces eight talented cinematographers to the industry in Tallinn

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The second edition of Frame Within a Frame, a tailor-made programme for talented cinematographers, welcomes eight young professionals across the world in Tallinn in November. During the four days, attendees can learn from acknowledged cinematographers Roberto Schaefer and Ville Penttilä and show their works to industry professionals.  The talented cinematographers joining the Frame Within a Frame 2024 are Ariel Navarro (Cuba), Ema Diehelová (Slov...
 

 

Honorary TV Beats Producer Award introduced at Tallinn’s industry event

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TV Beats Forum, the drama series strand of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, will launch the Honorary TV Beats Producer Award, which will be presented in 2024 to Ukrainian independent producer Kateryna Vyshnevska.  “This award is meant to spotlight a prominent and inspiring figure from our region, covering the Nordics, Baltics and Central Eastern Europe, who has made a significant impact in the field of TV Drama production. Kateryna Vyshnevska’s role in building and growin...
 

 

25 000 euro award by ATM Virtual will be handed out to one of the genre film titles at European Genre Forum in Tallinn

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  The 10th edition of the European Genre Forum, the only European training programme for up and coming genre filmmakers, will present its eight projects from eight production countries during the final lab in Tallinn. For the first time, one of the projects will receive an award of 25,000 euros, consisting of one day rental of an LED stage, preceded by one day of pre-lighting for the production of a selected film.  The award, presented by a virtual production studio ATM VIRTUAL,...
 

 

PÖFF announced the line-up for Baltic Film Competition

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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) reveals the selection for the Baltic Film competition. Presenting the crème de la crème of fresh output from the festival’s home region, this year’s Baltic Competition programme consists of 16 works, including 6 world premieres and 2 international premieres, alongside with previously released and critically acclaimed Baltic films.   "The Baltic Film Competition has two missions: to debut the fr...
 

 

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024 announces full programme and the 7 juries members

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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024 announces full programme and the line-ups of seven juries that will be evaluating the six competition programmes of the festival. The awards will be announced at the festival’s Award Ceremony, which takes place on the 23th of November.  The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival kicks off on the 8th of November and, together with its sub-festivals, will present a total of 249 feature films and 323 short films fro...

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The organization of FMX 2025 has started - in collaboration with a Hollywood Legend

Change can appear to be overwhelming - like the transition the creative industries are currently going through. One of the driving forces of this is the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.   With next year's theme RHYTHM OF CHANGE, FMX adresses the situation, offering a platform for the community to discuss ways to navigate the transformation.   We are very happy to announce that industry legend Paul Debevec ("Matrix", "...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

The 6th Annual uMgungundlovu Film Festival Announces 2024 Edition: Exploring Spiritual Awakening through Cinema.

The uMgungundlovu Film Festival (UFF) is proud to announce its 2024 edition, taking place from 15th to 17th November 2024. This year's theme, "Spiritual Awakening: Films and Storytelling that Facilitate or Inspire Spiritual Awakenings in Audiences," promises to ignite thought-provoking discussions and introspection.   Over the past few years, the festival has played a pivotal role in connecting and nurturing filmmaking talent across the KZN province through various initiat...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

The 12th Annual Boston International Kids Film Festival (BIKFF) returns with 60 films for, by or about kids.

    12TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATAIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL SET TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 22-24 AT MOSESIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN WATERTOWN, MA Festival for Families of Greater Boston to Showcase Films For, By and About Kids     The festival runs November 22-24, 2024 at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. All screenings are open to the public and tickets can be purchased at bikff.org. Tickets for individual screenings start at $10 and festival passes begin at...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

11th Duhok International Film Festival to be held with Indian Cinema Focus

 Sports is the motto and main theme of the 11th Duhok International Film Festival The 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival will be held in the city of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, with the theme of sports, focusing on Indian cinema and with the films of directors from different countries of the world. According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, Presided by Amir Ali Mohammed Tahir and artistic management by the Kurd...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

3rd Annual Dances With Films - NYC announces lineup for premiere-rich film event (December 5-8)

Celebrated truly indie-focused film festival will feature 77 Feature-length Narrative and Documentary films, Pilots and Shorts making World, North American, and US Premieres. Evan Oppenheimer’s PEAS AND CARROTS makes its World Premiere as the Opening Night selection, and Christina Elioupolos’ HERE’S YIANNI! is the Closing Night selection. Photo: Peas and Carrots   Dances With Films announced the film lineup for the 3rd New York City edition...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

3KinoFest successfully brings best new films from Visegrad countries to Prague this week

From 11-16 November 2024                               www.3kino.cz 11th edition of 3Kino FilmFest 2024 3Kino FilmFest has been bringing the best of Central European culture to the Czech Republic for 11 years. Film, art, music, exhibitions, theat...
 

14.11.2024 | Phillip Bergson's blog

A Foggy Day in Prague Old Town

I left a surprisingly sunny London City Airport not too early on Monday morning,just after the 2-minute silence for marking Remembrance for 2 World Wars at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month this and amazingly British Airways landed 10 minutes early in Prague at the recently renamed Vaclav Havel Airport although it was swirled in fog like in a Christopher Lee film! ...
 

14.11.2024 | Phillip Bergson's blog

IFFI 21024, 10: Five Indian films to compete for newly instituted DEBeaUTiful film award

IFFI 21024, 10: Five Indian films to compete for newly instituted DEBeaUTiful film award With an aim to promote new and young talent in the country, the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has instituted a new award category: Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film, which will showcase five remarkable debut films that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles, from across India. IFFI, scheduled to be held from November 20-28...
 

14.11.2024 | Siraj Syed's blog

BOWERY FILM FESTIVAL kicks off its 7th Edition at the Regal Essex Crossing theater in Lower Manhattan!

Join us November 12-14 at the world famous Regal Essex Crossing for 3 amazing nights of screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking, post-screening meetups and a closing night awards presentation where we honor some of the best indie films in town! Bowery is dedicated to discovering a new wave of renegade independent filmmakers and actors creating raw, gritty, funny, and bombastic art in one of the most culturally rich and trendy neighborhoods in New York City. Our mission is simple: to showca...
 

 

[TIFFCOM 2024] Preliminary Report

              TIFFCOM 2024 Preliminary Report TIFFCOM 2024 was held for three days from October 30 (Wed.) through November 1 (Fri.) at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center HAMAMATSUCHO-KAN. The total number of participants reached 4,088 (106% compared to last year). - TIFFCOM 2024 - Total Number of Participants (Overseas and Japan): 4,088 *TIFFCOM  2023: 3851 -> 106% increase Participants from Overseas: 1,722 *TIFFCOM 2023:...
 

Cairo Film Festival Reignites Arab Cinema Through Increased Support and Prizes

by Kate Elfatah The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) is once again dedicated to Arab cinema and announces that it will provide more funds and artistic representation for producers in its 45th edition from November 13th to 22nd. CIFF this year is not only presenting more Arab films, it’s also dramatically broadening the channels through which filmmakers can find attention and support. New Opportunities for Arab Cinema Prizes: A Revolution in Awards? As a powerful solidarity ...
 

IFFI 2024, 07: Caution: Work in Progress, active pitching at Film Bazaar for 4 days

  IFFI 2024, 07: Caution: Work in Progress, active pitching at Film Bazaar for 4 days The prestigious lab, based in South Asia's largest film market, has historically aimed to nurture emerging film-makers with developed projects before they reach audiences. For selected film-makers, the WIP Lab is a unique opportunity to benefit from the expert guidance and constructive criticism on their projects in the necessarily final stages of the work. Continuing to build upon this formula...
 

10.11.2024 | Siraj Syed's blog

IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer

IFFI 2024, 06: The goods at the film bazaar, the barring of media at evening networking sessions and a media-unfriendly officer as the Head At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) the 18th edition of Film Bazaar will run from November 20 to 24, offering a dynamic platform for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, collaborate and showcase their work. This year, the Viewing Room returns to the Marriott Resort, featuring an enriched line up of good quality films from...
 

CIFF is back for their ninth year!

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  CIFF IS BACK FOR OUR NINTH YEAR!   We’re thrilled to announce that the ninth annual Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) is returning to Arizona for another year of fun, food, and fantastic films! Join us from January 24 through February 2, 2025, at LOOK Dine-in Cinema, where over 150 films will make their Arizona debut. "The Chandler International Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, culture, and community, bringing toge...
 

Cairo Film Festival Reignites Arab Cinema Through Increased Support and Prizes

by Kate Elfatah The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) is once again dedicated to Arab cinema and announces that it will provide more funds and artistic representation for producers in its 45th edition from November 13th to 22nd. CIFF this year is not only presenting more Arab films, it’s also dramatically broadening the channels through which filmmakers can find attention and support. New Opportunities for Arab Cinema Prizes: A Revolution in Awards? As a powerful solidarity ...
 

Entertainment Oxygen Breathes New Life Into Filmocracy

Apple TungFong, CEO, eoFlix eoFlix, the cutting-edge digital streaming platform created by Entertainment Oxygen, is now available to the film festival partners of Filmocracy. A trailblazer in supporting virtual film festivals since 2018, Filmocracy ceased operations earlier this year and merged its business activities with Beverly Hills-based Entertainment Oxygen. eoFlix marks a new era in festival hosting for Filmocracy’s longtime festival partners. Its advanced features will emp...
 

TORINO FILM FESTIVAL IN FOCUS By Alice Kanterian

 

Das Filmfest Turin feiert seine 42 Ausgabe mit vielen Stars und neuem Festivalleiter

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42. Turiner Filmfestival   Die 42. Ausgabe des Turiner Filmfestivals findet vom 22. bis 30. November 2024 unter der Schirmherrschaft des Nationalen Filmmuseums statt, unter dem Vorsitz von Enzo Ghigo und mit Carlo Chatrian, der kürzlich die Berliner Filmfestspiele als neuer Direktor verlassen hat. Der neue künstlerische Leiter des Turiner Filmfestivals ist der erfolgreiche italienische Filmregisseur und Schauspieler Giulio Base.   Diese 42. Festivalausgabe ...
 

 

42nd Torino Film Festival with Sharon Stone, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

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SHARON STONE AND MATTHEW BRODERICK AT THE 42TFF   The two Hollywood stars will be attending the Torino Film Festival in order to present two of their cult films and receive the award “Stella della Mole”.   Sharon Stone, the absolute diva of the big screen and Matthew Broderick, one of the most known actors, will be attending the 42nd Torino Film Festival. The two iconic stars will present two of their most famous films and will receive the prestigious &ld...
 

 

"Waltzing with Brando" closing film of Torino International Film Festival

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     "Waltzing with Brando" closing film of Torino International Film Festival      American film director Bill Fishman and leading actor Billy Zane will present the film in world premiere at the Torino Film Festival   "Waltzing with Brando", written and directed by Bill Fishman, will have its world premiere at the 42tff during the awards ceremony on Saturday November 30. Together with the director, the leading ...
 

 

Matthew Broderick and Ron Howard to receive the "Stelle della Mole" Award at t Torino International Film Festival on November 22

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ERÖFFNUNG DES 42. TORINO FILM FESTIVAL   Donnerstag, 22. November, 19:00 Uhr im Teatro Regio in Turin   Regisseur Giulio Base und die Patin des Festivals, Cristiana Capotondi, moderieren die Eröffnungszeremonie im renommierten Teatro Regio von Turin. Der prestigeträchtige Preis „Stelle della Mole“ wird an fünf unbestrittene Stars des Weltkinos verliehen: Matthew Broderick, Giancarlo Giannini, Rosario Dawson, Vince...
 

 

42nd Torino Film Festival

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42nd Torino Film Festival   The 42nd edition of the Torino Film Festival will take place from November 22 to November 30, 2024 under the aegis of the National Cinema Museum, chaired by Enzo Ghigo and with Carlo Chatrian, who recently left the Berlin Film Festival as the new director. The new artistic director of the Torino Film Festival is the succesful Italian film director and actor Giulio Base.   This 42nd festival edition is dedicated to Marlon Brando - one of th...
 
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FILMS IN FOCUS    

CRAZED FRUIT - Kurutta Kajitsu, 1956 An overlooked Japanese Masterpiece:

CRAZED FRUIT --  Kurutta Kajitsu, 1956. (狂った果実) Spending their summer on a trendy exotic beach, two brothers fall for the same beautiful girl, whose charm and looks may hide more than they they bargained for -- winding up in Murder by Motorboat!   A small postwar Japanese Masterpiece -- Perfection! "Kurutta Kajitsu"    (狂った果実 ).  1956, is a landmark of Japanese cinema that has more to say about postwar Japan and mid fifties movie...
 

12.11.2024 | ALEX FARBA's blog

Paramount Pictures join forces with Scuderia Ferrari HP to promote the release of Gladiator II

Check out the trailer, very simple, very classic and very smart marketing in my opinion (as a former distributor with Sony and Fox I have alligned many brands to some of the 200hundreds movies I released! My interrogation: how much did Pramount pay for this campaign? Perhaps they traded some free cars in the next Paramount release? Anyway lets have some fun watching this trailer! Bruno Chatelin Paramount Pictures is thrilled to team up with Scuderia Ferrari HP for an exclusive, one-of-a-kind...
 

Dhai Aakhar: Merely two-and-a-half letters of an alphabet arouse great expectations

Dhai Aakhar: Merely two-and-a-half letters of an alphabet arouse great expectations Dhai means two-and-a-half, and Aakhar means akshar or the letters of the Hindi alphabet. The title is taken from a doha (simple, moralising poetry written in couplet form) by an Indian saint, Kabeer, centuries ago. The line goes ‘Dhai aakhar prem ka/key padhey so Pandit hoye’ (whoever reads the two-and-a half letters of the Devnagari alphabet, that add-up to mean love, will be a true seer). Co-prod...
 

09.11.2024 | Siraj Syed's blog

Vijay 69, Review: VATs 69 in a name?

Vijay 69, Review: VATs 69 in a name? A story that looks very elevating and moralising on paper does not necessarily translate into an engaging film. Vijay 69 is one such film. It seems to have been made to showcase that Anupam Kher, who played an old man’s role in Mahesh Bhatt’s Saaransh (1984), when he was 29, can play such a role, as a 69 year-old at 69. That is a no-brainer. Forty years on, he has done 540 films and started an acting school, besides trying his hand at directio...
 

09.11.2024 | Siraj Syed's blog

 

The Sabarmati Report, Trailer launch: Express train. Engine Arrival Time in Mumbai: 06 November 2024, Departure: Unknown

The Sabarmati Report, Trailer launch: Express train. Engine Arrival Time in Mumbai: 06 November 2024, Departure: Unknown On 27 February, 2002, one compartment of the Ahmedabad-Varanasi Sabarmati Express train went-up in flames at a railway station in Godhra Junction, killing 59 passengers and injuring 48. Many politicians and media-persons equated this with the 9-11 attacks, on 09 September, 2001, on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, of the USA, and other places, in which 2,997 peopl...

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PEOPLE IN FOCUS

SFFILM Awards Night to Honor Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, and Jason Reitman

  This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Marrakech International Film Festival reveals the Conversations series leading personalities

  The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024 A core programme of the Marrakech International Film Festival, the Conversations series offers audiences the chance to meet some of the biggest names in international cinema.   One of the most eagerly awaited events of the Festival, the Conversations programme returns for a series of rich and exciting exchanges with leading figures from the world of cinema....
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Amplify Pictures appoints new scripted series executive

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Amplify Pictures, the independent studio that develops, finances and produces award-winning, commercially driven scripted series, documentary projects and theatrical productions, has expanded its executive ranks and hired Luke Esselen as Scripted Series Executive, it was announced today by Rachel Eggebeen, Amplify Pictures’ Chief Content Officer.   Esselen has held senior positions at Picturestart and Quibi, and previously worked at CAA as a talent agent. In his new role, he wi...
 

14.11.2024 | Editor's blog

The nine members of the jury for the 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival

  The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024 The nine members of the jury for the 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, taking place from November 29th to December 7th 2024, have been announced.   Hailing from nine countries and representing five continents, the jury will award the Étoile d'Or to one of the 14 first and second features in the festival’s International C...

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Fantasporto 2024

February 28 till March 9th 2025

 
Final deadline for shorts and features: November 30th 2024
 
The 45th edition of the PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – FANTASPORTO 2025 will take place from February 28 till March 9th 2025 at BATALHA CENTRO DE CINEMA
The Festival main purpose is screening and promoting films of quality, both aesthetically and thematically, and to seek new forms and methods of filmmaking.
Submitted films must be portuguese premieres of films shot in 2024
 Regulations and Entry Form                            

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November 15, 2024 / Regular Deadline

December 6, 2024 / Late Deadline 

December 31, 2024 / Extended Deadline

Submissions end December 31st,  2024, submit through filmfreeway.com, or through the festivals website, myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com

Selected by Movie Maker Magazine as one of the top 25 film festivals worth the submission, one of the top festivals in the world by Film international and touted by many as one of the most important independent film festivals in the circuit. We are passionate about film and it shows!

The MBIFF screens projects in a multi-million dollar theater, housing state of the art technology.

 

We look forward to viewing your film /project! 

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NYC Independent Film Festival

June 2 – 8, 2025

PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM

November 30, 2024 / regular Deadline
January 15, 2025 / Late Deadline
February 15, 2025 / Extended Deadline

Home of the NYC Indie Awards the festival aims to discover the Artist Filmmaker, showcasing them to the entertainment industry and the NYC public. All NYCIndieFF screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.

NYCIndieFF honors the Best in Category which includes Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Super Short, Best Covid Diaries, as well as Best Director and Best Screenplay.

New York City Independent Film Festival (NYCIndieFF) will hold a physical festival this year. We will celebrate the Independent Filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films and animation. Whether a submission is comedic, dramatic, or something in between, The NYCIndieFF is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling.

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Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

April 23– 27, 2025

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PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM

December 16, 2024 / Regular Deadline

January 6, 2025 / Late Deadline

January 17, 2025 / Extended Deadline

RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 FILM FESTIVALS WORTH THE SUBMISSION FEE BY MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE AND ONE OF THE TOP REVIEWED ON FilmFreeway, JDIFF is known for its networking opportunities, best communication, quaint location, great programming, friendly staff & volunteers, inquisitive audience, multiple screening opportunities, workshops, panels, amazing events and parties and so much more! And most importantly, lots of FREE FOOD in our filmmaker lounge, where many friendships and collaborations have been made.

JDIFF is ALL about the independent filmmaker and is truly geared for the best experience!

Our final nominees are judged by our Jury members of Film professionals, such as Directors, Producers, Critics, Director of Photography, etc and choose the final winner of each category.

JDIFF acknowledges emerging filmmakers from around the world and is committed to bringing world class entertainment to the heart of the midwest.

Watch the 2023 AWARD CEREMONY Highlights Video by filmfestivals.com I JDIFF Video channel: ambiance and INTERVIEWS

Email I  467 Bluff Street Dubuque, IA 52001 United States I Website I Profile on filmfestivals.com I Facebook I Twitter I SUBMIT

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French Riviera Film Festival 

May 16-17, 2025
 

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PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM

December 15, 2024 / Earlybird Deadline 

February 15, 2025 / Regular Deadline 

March 16, 2025 / Late Deadline 

April 11, 2025 / Extended Deadline

The 7th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will recognize and celebrate short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of France setting, FRFF invites filmmakers from around the globe to participate in the two-day festival that includes screenings, awards ceremony, and closing gala party. FRFF will place the spotlight on the best short-form filmed content during the time period of the annual Festival de Cannes. A prestigious jury panel will select Best Drama Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Lifestyle Short, Best Fashion Short, Best Music Video, Best Female Filmmaker Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Activism Short, Best Micro Short Award, Industry Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards . Attendees and participants will include filmmakers, industry executives, celebrities, media, and influencers.

https://filmfreeway.com/FrenchRivieraFilmFestival

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'LALA, MY REDHEAD' Feature film by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala
at development stage, with a finalised script

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Love and poverty, betrayal and wealth - centuries of traditions put to the test! A compelling story intricately woven into a comprehensive exploration of women’s status against the backdrop of the Roma culture. From the director of an award-winning film in Cannes 2023.

“I worked in Cannes with Emir Kusturica as his Sony Distributor on his brilliant award winning film: “Time of The Gypsies”: when I read the script for “Lala, my redhead” I immediately saw the connection and the potential of a unique story: I trust you will like it too. “

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Wild Genius: why we do what we doby Susan Kucera (Living in the future's past, Hot Money, 12th hour...)
Social impact documentary on evolutionary biologist Robert Travis,  1h:12minutes USA December 2023

Wild Genius portrays the exceptional life, career and mental health challenges of living legend Robert Trivers, the evolutionary biologist TIME magazine named as “one of the greatest scientists of the 20th Century”. Harvard psychologist and best selling Author, Steven Pinker calls him “an under-appreciated genius, and one of history’s greatest thinkers in the analysis of behavior and emotion.” An advocate for civil rights, Trivers’ straightforward logic makes an empowering case: understanding our evolutionary past isn't a life sentence but a liberating force.  Wild Genius is an entertaining and intellectual odyssey that challenges us to confront our evolutionary roots and societal taboos, daring us to think differently about ourselves and our place in the natural world. This isn't just the story of a groundbreaking scientist; it's an invitation to transform our understanding of life itself. We have the cognitive tools to know ourselves better and, by extension, to make a better world.

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Winners of Young Cinema, Best New Performer & Cultural Diversity Awards

Supported by the Top 51 World Filmmakers Club Ahead of the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ceremony on Saturday 30 November at The Langham, Gold Coast, the Asia Pacific Screen Academy, in partnership with Jewel Private Residences, is proud to announce the winners of three special awards. These awards, presented by the soon-to-launch Top 51 World Filmmakers Club, celebrate cinematic excellence, support emerging talent, and promote cultural diversity.   BEST NEW PERFORMER&n...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

73rd IFFMH: Award-winning films announced – International Newcomer Award goes to ›Manas‹, a feminist drama from Brazil

International Newcomer Award goes to ›Manas‹, a feminist drama from Brazil‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &z...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

EFA announces the winners of the Excellence Awards 2024!

Today, the European Film Academy announced the winners of this year’s Excellence Awards. These awards honour the different arts and crafts of film making in eight categories. The winners will receive their awards at the award ceremony of the 37th European Film Awards on 7 December in Lucerne. A special eight-member jury decided on the winners in the following categories based on the European Film Awards Feature Film Selection.     European Cinematography Benjamin Kraču...
 

EFA announces the winners of the Excellence Awards 2024!

Today, the European Film Academy announced the winners of this year’s Excellence Awards. These awards honour the different arts and crafts of film making in eight categories. The winners will receive their awards at the award ceremony of the 37th European Film Awards on 7 December in Lucerne. A special eight-member jury decided on the winners in the following categories based on the European Film Awards Feature Film Selection.     European Cinematography Benjamin Kraču...
 

HIFF44 Award Winners!      

Check out the results of the juried competitions as well as the Audience Choice Winners!   Hawaii News Now Audience Choice Award Winners   The results are in and the audience has spoken! Here are the results of the Hawaii News Now Audience Choice Awards, announced Live on HI Now.   HIFF44 Audience Award for Narrative Feature ABOUT FAMILY (South Korea) Director: Yang Woo-suk   HIFF44 Aud...
 

14.11.2024 | Editor's blog

The Winners of the 34th FilmFestival Cottbus

WHEN THE PHONE RANG wins at the 34th FilmFestival Cottbus Director Iva Radivojević has been awarded the main prize at the 34th FilmFestival Cottbus. The Serbian production WHEN THE PHONE RANG was honoured with the EUR 15,000 prize. The film convinced the international festival jury and won the main prize ‘for its authentic narrative of a country falling apart and its unique, poetic film language, which sensitively balances the personal feelings of a teenage girl, collective pain and...
 

12.11.2024 | Editor's blog

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Festival de l'Alpe d'Huez 2025 : Elsa Zylberstein la présidera le Jury

  Premier grand rendez-vous cinéma de l’année, et unique évènement d'envergure dédié aux films de Comédie et à son actualité, le 28e Festival International du Film de Comédie de l’Alpe d’Huez, en Isère, aura lieu du lundi 13 au dimanche 19 janvier 2025. La prochaine sélection officielle de la 28e édition démontrera une nouvelle fois que le spectre de la comédie es...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Une programmation éclectique au Cinemamed - Festival Cinéma Méditerranéen de Bruxelles <info@cinemamed.be>

OGRAMME ÉCLECTIQUE       PARTHÉNOPE de Paolo Sorrentino   Fiction – Italie – 2024 – 136' – VOSTFR/NL – Cinéart ...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

REGARDS SATELLITES, festival de cinéma du 29 janvier au 09 février 2025.

L'Écran Saint-Denis présente   29 janvier - 09 février 2025  Issue de la collaboration entre cinéastes, artistes et programmateur.trice.s, le festival Regards Satellites explore un cinéma international indépendant qui, d’hier à aujourd’hui, propose une balade dans des territoires rares, à la rencontre de cinématographies à la marge, qui jouent avec les cases, voire refusent d’y entrer. ...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Poitiers Film Festival 2024 : Découvrez toute la programmation !

Organisé par le TAP – Scène nationale de Grand Poitiers, le Poitiers Film Festival rassemble autour de sa spécificité – le film d’écoles de cinéma – la jeune création cinématographique internationale, les professionnels de la filière et le grand public durant 8 jours de festivités. Du 29 novembre au 6 décembre, ce sont plus de 100 films et de nombreuses rencontres qui sont proposés aux f...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Du 15 au 23 novembre 2024 : 44e édition du FIFAM !

44e FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D'AMIENS  (FIFAM)  Du 15 au 23 novembre 2024 Ouverture ce soir à 20h00 à la Maison de la Culture de la 44e édition du du Festival International du Film d’Amiens (FIFAM). Le film qui suivra la cérémonie d'ouverture est un clin d'oeil à la thématique de cette année, LES VAMPIRES !     ...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Outre atlantique: Une réalité incivilisée où le plus grossier gagne...

L’Amérique profonde, anxieuse et incapable de gérer intelligemment la contestation de son leadership mondial, vient de porter au pouvoir un fasciste de première. Les isolationnistes qui l’ont élu ont surtout peur de l’autre, ils sont incapables de gérer sa présence à nos côtés. Comme si le “mal" ne viendrait que de l’autre, et le “bien” serait exclusivement “chez nous”. L...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

L’intelligence artificielle dans le domaine du doublage : un tournant pour les droits des artistes interprètes

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L’émergence de l’intelligence artificielle dans le domaine du doublage soulève des questions inédites pour la protection des voix et des droits des artistes interprètes. Multiplication des deepfakes, clonage de voix sans consentement : la technologie met à l’épreuve le cadre juridique actuel. Le sujet est plus que jamais d’actualité avec l’apparition récente d’une première plateforme pirate permett...
 

15.11.2024 | Editor's blog

VIDEO: Les arènes d'Arles et le pont du Gard aux couleurs de Gladiator II

Pour célébrer la sortie événement du film Gladiator II, actuellement au cinéma, second volet du chef-d'œuvre de Ridley Scott (5 Oscars, 45 récompenses et 130 nominations), un hommage exceptionnel a été rendu sur le sol de l’amphithéâtre d'Arles. La réplique culte « FORCE ET HONNEUR » des gladiateurs romains avant le combat a été inscrite sur le sol de l'arène pr...
 

13.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Enfilez une armure et réveillez le gladiateur qui sommeille en vous dans l'arène mythique de Rome

Enfilez votre armure et réveillez le gladiateur qui sommeille en vous dans l'arène mythique de Rome.    L'expérience sera réservable sur Airbnb à partir du 27 novembre prochain. Pendant des siècles, le Colisée romain a été le théâtre de batailles épiques et de combats de gladiateurs légendaires. Aujourd'hui, pour la première fois depuis près de 2 000 ans...
 

13.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Le jury du Festival international d'Autrans

Voici la présentation de nos jurys, un beau panel professionnel du cinéma, des arts et de la montagne !͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ...
 

12.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Palmarès du Festival de Villerupt 2024

www.festival-villerupt.com Amilcar du Jury PALAZZINA LAF De Michele Riondino Soutenu par le Conseil Départemental de Meurthe-et-Moselle Tarente, 1997 – Caterino Lamanna, ouvrier simplet et fruste de l’aciérie Ilva, est choisi par le chef du personnel pour épier ses collègues. Rapidement, il infiltre la Palazzina LAF, un secteur qu’il pense être réservé aux privilégiés. En réalité, il s’...
 

12.11.2024 | Editor's blog

Palmarès du 8ème Festival International du Film Documentaire Golden Tree

Organisé du 7 au 9 novembre à Paris, le 8e Festival international du film documentaire Golden Tree (GTIDFF) présentait cette année une sélection officielle de 47 films, issus de 23 pays. Le jury, présidé par le producteur Nicolas Deschamps a dévoilé, samedi au Club de l'Etoile, le palmarès de cette édition 2024 placée sous le thème "Racine de la culture-Pont".    Trois jours...
 

12.11.2024 | Editor's blog

 

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