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I take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday season and a successful new year on the festival circuit. We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles.In the meantime we are busy maintaining the old site and offering some visibility and promotion in our temp dailies
 

 

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SNOW WHITE - A Red Sea film festival presentation.

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Interview by Emmanuel Itier SNOW WHITE screening at the Red Sea International Fim Festival Interview with director: Taghrid Abouelhassan, Actress: Mariam Sherif and producer: Mohamed Agamy. By Emmanuel Itier   And the Award for Yusr Best Actress goes to: Mariam Sherif! I was so happy for Mariam and the team of director Taghrid Abouelhassam and producer Mohamed Agamy, for such a WIN! Fantastic that this great actress is recognized for her talent and her humanity in this very touc...
 

 

LAIL NAHAR @ Red Sea international film festival - Interview with the director: Abdulaziz Almuzaini

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LAIL NAHAR a Red Sea international film festival presentation. Interview with the director: Abdulaziz Almuzaini by Emmanuel Itier   In this very surprising first film as a director, Abdulaziz Almuzaini explores the journey of opera singer Nahar and his quest to find the perfect wife as well as to find himself in order to give a true meaning to his existence. This is a film full of adrenaline and punches that always keeps you on the edge of your seat. We caught up with Adbulaz...
 

The Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 Closing Night And Awards

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Red Path by Lofti Achour wins Best Feature Film at RSIFF Yusr Award Winners Revealed, Icons Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas Honoured. Johnny Depp’s MODI, THREE DAYS ON THE WING OF MADNESS screened as Final Festival Gala. The Fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) came to a crescendo with the naming of the winners of this year’s prestigious Yusr Awards, Red Sea Honouree Awards for icons Viola Davis and Pr...
 

Interview with the team of SAIFY screening at Red Sea International Film Festival

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SAIFY screening at Red Sea International Film Festival   Interview by Emmanuel Itier with director: Wael Abumansour, actors/actresses: Aixa Kay, Nour Alkhadra and Husam Alharthi     Director Wael Abumansour just delivered a very intelligent and wicked movie that follows a man in his 40’s trying to achieve a quick wealth while selling banned religious sermons in his small cassette shop. The warmth and the depth of his acting team deliver an emotional ride full of ...
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The Red Sea Souk has announced the winners of its Project Market during today’s Souk Awards Ceremony, spotlighting standout projects from a curated selection of 31 feature films and 7 series. These remarkable projects, helmed by visionary directors from the Arab world, Africa, and Asia, were recognized with an impressive array of cash prizes and in-kind support. Highlighting the evening, the Red Sea Fund backed nine awards—two for works-in-progress and seven for projects in develo...
 
 

Interview with the team of "Red Path" at RSIFF

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RED PATH screening at Red Sea International Film Festival   Interview with: Director Lofti Achour and Producers Anissa Daoud and Sébastien Hussenot by Emmanuel Itier   RED PATH is without question one of the most moving film from the Festival. Director Lofti Achour and his team of brilliant creative producers and amazing maverick young actors will slap you in your soul with this “tour de force” picture exposing the harsh horrible reality faced by youn...
 
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THE INEVITABLE JOURNEY TO FIND A WEDDING DRESS screening at Red Sea International Film Festival   Interview with the director Jaylan Auf by Emmanuel Itier    Egyptian director Jylan Auf has put together a charming jewel full of humanity and splendor. ‘The Inevitable journey to find a wedding dress’ follows ‘Warda’ who, on the eve of her wedding, has a disastrous incident with her gear. Then begins a journey across Cairo to find the perfect new dres...
 
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THE LAST RONIN screening at  Red Sea International Film Festival Interview with director Maksim Shishkin and actress Diana Enakaeva by Emmanuel Itier In an apocalyptic future where AK47 bullets have become the most expensive currency, a young girl, ‘Maria’, is hiring the killing services of ‘Ronin’ in order to get to her birthplace. In this manga like full of adrenaline, director Maksim Shishkin shows his creative skills with a rare dexterity. Young “bad...
 
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MY DRIVER  AND I  screening at Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 With actress Roula Dakheelallah, actor Mustafa Shehata and producers Georgie Paget and Nils Astrand.   By Emmanuel Itier from Djeddah From maverick director and actress, Ahd (‘La Sainteté’, ‘All of the old knives’, ‘Being’) comes a very emotional “ride”, inspired by the real life relationship between Ahd and her driver, a Sudanese immigrant, whe...
 
 

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Pirates of the Barracuda Galaxy, Review: Russian Film Festival maintains its tempo, with adrenalne online

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Pirates of the Barracuda Galaxy, Review: Russian Film Festival maintains its tempo, with adrenaline online Missing out on just one film so far, I have seen three of the four films screened, at the ongoing Russian Film Festival, at Cinépolis, New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai. The festival began with the wrestling film Triumph, on 12th December, I could not make it in time for the second film, The Flying Ship, on the 13th. My review of Triumph was included in the coverage of the film ...
 

    

Mahayogi-Highway 1 to Happiness, Review: An impassioned monologue for universal peace and tolerance

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Mahayogi-Highway 1 to Happiness, Review:  An impassioned monologue for universal peace and tolerance There are films and there are films. Some are routine, masala, formulaic films, and there are path-breaking, experimental films, off the beaten track. There are also films that can barely be called films. These are genre-defying (which is the experimental part) and grammar-denying (which is the indulgent part). Mahayogi-Highway 1 to Heaven (English) is one such film. 90% of the film is a ...
 

IFFI Full report from Goa by Siraj Syed

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International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 runs its 55th edition. It is beeing held in Goa from 20th to 28th November. Film enthusiasts can log on to https://my.iffigoa.org/    IFFI 2024, 22: Nithya Menen and the Power of Nuance IFFI 2024, 22: Nithya Menen and the Power of Nuance National award-winning actress, Nithya Menen, shared her insights into the art of acting, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Known for her nuanced...    

 

 

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The 2025 Berlinale Key Design

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The Berlinale 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Berlin International Film Festival. The 75th Berlinale is also the first edition under the direction of Tricia Tuttle.   For the first time, an animated key visual is at the centre of the design alongside the classic poster. This reflects the media shift towards digital channels and the importance of moving graphics in communication.   The design places the Berlinale at the centre of a glowing visual interpretation of the theme...
 

 

1st Montreal Critics’ Week 2025 Program Announcement

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The inaugural program includes films from South Korea, Japan, Cuba, Palestine, and more, the World Premiere of Winston DeGiobbi’s Two Cuckolds Go Swimming, and a special Closing Night presentation of Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language with Rankin in conversation with A Shrine filmmaker Abdolreza Kahani The Montreal Critics’ Week is proud to unveil its first edition, taking place at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma Moderne from J...
 

   

Punto de Vista reaches out to younger audiences in Pamplona through its mediation programme

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The forthcoming edition of the festival is to feature two workshops for children, a new edition of Young Programmers, a film session for families and another for upper secondary students at the Filmoteca de Navarra After announcing the programme for In Focus and the Lan and X Films sections, Punto de Vista continues to unveil new details of its nineteenth edition, to be held from 24th February to 1st March in Pamplona. Thus, the festival now announces its mediation programme, through whi...
 

   

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival unveils its competitions

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    THE FESTIVAL UNVEILS ITS COMPETITIONS   The 47th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival will take place from January 31 to February 8, 2025. Over 8,200 films from all continents were submitted, including nearly 2,000 French productions. The International Competition will feature 64 films from 49 nationalities. The Lab Competition will showcase 27 films from 20 countries. Finally, 52 French films, including 9 international co-productions, will be presen...
 

    

The Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) will return December 3-7, 2025

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The Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) will return December 3-7, 2025 offering an expanded lineup of films, lively Q&A sessions, engaging Coffee Talks and intimate events for AMPAS members and special guests. These dates solidify SVFF as a pivotal destination for award-season contenders and perfectly timed before Academy Award shortlist voting begins.   The move follows the success of the Sun Valley Film Festival Winter Screening Series held December 5-8, 2024. The weekend featured cri...
 

   

Israel Film Festival in LA concludes with sold-out screenings

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Pictured:  Ynon Kreiz (Mattel Chairman and CEO), from left, Gal Gadot (Actress/Producer) and Meir Fenigstein (IFF Founder/Executive Director) attend The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles Gala Opening Night and Premiere Screening at Saban Theater, on Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2024 in Los Angeles.   PHOTO CREDIT:  Jordan Strauss/JanuaryImages  The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, the largest showcase for Israeli films in the United States, triump...
 

   

The 15th MyFrenchFilmFestival is coming January 17 – February 17, 2025

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MyFrenchFilmFestival, the original 100% online festival of French-language cinema, is back for its 15th edition from January 17 – February 17, 2025: a unique opportunity for movie buffs around the world to discover the best of French-language cinema from the comfort of their own home.    The official selection, which will be revealed on January 17, 2025, will feature 20 films, including 10 feature films: including 9 in competition, offering...
 

A brief history of Fantasporto going into its 45th edition in Porto

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Let' s hear this fantastic story from the words of its very own founder our friend Mario Dorminsky pictured here with Bruno Chatelin and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira "The festival was born in 1980 at a table of a small coffee shop in the center of Oporto, heritage world town by UNESCO, in a conversation between the three founders, film critics Mário Dorminsky and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and the painter José Manuel Pereira. It immediately presented in the first edition (1981)...
 
 
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Berlinale Talents 2025: Listen Courageously – Cinematic Narratives in Times of Dissonance

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Berlinale Talents Key Visual and Theme for 2025: "Listen Courageously – Cinematic Narratives in Times of Dissonance" © Ada Favaron and Imad Gebrael The art of listening will be the overarching theme for the 23rd edition of Berlinale Talents, the vibrant talent hub of the Berlin International Film Festival.   Listening intently, considerately, carefully, and most importantly, courageously, builds upon the foundation o...
 

 

Safe House to Open Göteborg Film Festival January 24

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  On January 24, the 48th Göteborg Film Festival kicks off with the world premiere of Safe House (Før mørket), directed by acclaimed Norwegian filmmaker Eirik Svensson. The opening ceremony will take place in Göteborg as well as in cinemas across Sweden, while also marking the launch of the festival’s digital platform.  The screenplay, written by Harald Rosenløw Eeg and Lars Gudmestad, is based on real events from the autobiography "Det fi...

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Todd Haynes to be Jury President of the Berlinale 2025

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Todd Haynes © Samir Hussein / Wire Image The US-American director, screenwriter and producer Todd Haynes will be President of the International Jury of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. “Todd Haynes is a dazzlingly gifted writer and director with an impressive range; his body of work is at once stylistically versatile but also unmistakably his. Ever since his debut feature Poison won the TEDDY AWARD in 1991, the Berlinale has followed and loved his fil...
 

   

The Palm Springs International Film Awards to honour Denis Villeneuve with the Visionary Award for Dune: Part Two

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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Denis Villeneuve will receive the Visionary Award for Dune: Part Two. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-13, 2025. The event will be presented by Silvercrest and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.   “Denis Villeneuve has once again pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling with Dune: Part Two. His visionary direction and u...
 

   

Palm Springs International Film Festival Announces Talking Pictures Program

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Conversations to include guests from films Babygirl, A Real Pain, Sing Sing, and Wicked; Emilia Pérez and Maria to be presented by Women In Motion   The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) has announced the lineup for its Talking Pictures program, featuring in-depth discussions with actors being honored at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. This year’s program includes Babygirl with Nicole Kidman; Emilia Pérez with director Jacques Audiard as w...
 

  

Ernesto Paredes Elected as New Board President of Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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  ERNESTO PAREDES ELECTED AS NEW BOARD PRESIDENT OF SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL   LYNDA WEINMAN SUCCESSFULLY WRAPS HER 8TH YEAR AS BOARD PRESIDENT, ELECTED CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WITH JEFFREY BARBAKOW   The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) Board of Directors announced that beloved Board member Ernesto Paredes has been elected as the new President, a change from his previous role as an officer for Nominations and Governance, Audit. SBIFF...
 

  

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Presents a Jacques Audiard Film Retrospective with In-Person Q&A on Friday, January 10

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival  presents the Jacques Audiard Film Retrospective January 10 - January 17, 2025 at the SBIFF Film Center with an In-Person Q&A on Friday, January 10 at the SBIFF Riviera Theatre following EMILIA PÉREZ The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is proud to present a career retrospective on Jacques Audiard, a celebrated French filmmaker and screenwriter known for his emotionally intense and stylistically distinct...

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New York Festivals Television and Film Awards, now in its 67th year of celebrating trailblazing storytelling, is now open for entries.

The 2025 TV & Film Awards honors the rich diversity of content created by global storytellers on all viewing platforms, engaging audiences around the world. With a history of awarding creative excellence and innovation across all genres, the competition consistently leads the way in embracing industry advancements and global trends.

“We are thrilled to announce the debut of seven new categories:  Anthology Entertainment Series, Anthology Entertainment Special, Multi-Platform Promotion, Sports Anchor/Analyst, Sports Anthology, Sports Studio Show, and Streaming Anthology. They join the existing Social Justice categories across all genres and platforms, as well multiple Journalism and Entertainment categories,” said Rose Anderson, Executive Vice President & Executive Director, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. “Along with stories that show how individual actions can change the world and the ability of the human spirit to triumph over adversity, today’s storytellers are finding new ways to keep viewers informed, entertained, and engaged in our ever-changing and interconnected world.”

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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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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.

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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.

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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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97th OSCARS® shortlists in 10 award categories announced

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 97th Academy Awards®: Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM Fifteen films will advance in the Documentary Feature Film category for the 97th Academy Awards. &n...
 

  

Angelina Jolie will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award in Palm Springs on January 3, 2025

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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Angelina Jolie is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress, for Pablo Larraín's Maria. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-13, 2025. The event will be presented by Silvercrest and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.    "Maria presents the iconic Angelina Jolie in the role of a lifetime as she em...
 

   

NEM Awards 2024: Meet the finalists!

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NEM AWARDS 2024: Recognition is a key moment for every artist – external confirmation can be a game-changer and take a project to the next level. NEM Awards bring projects to life by presenting them to key industry leaders and key audiences. At last, this is what NEM Zagreb is all about – we want to connect talents with valuable opportunities, create a space for new collaborations and enhance the TV industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The perfect candidates&nbs...
 

   

Winners of the 12th African Emerging Filmmakers Awards (AEFA) announced

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The eThekwini Filmmakers Association is proud to announce the winners of its annual African Emerging Filmmakers Awards (AEFA). The awards were held in Durban on Saturday the 14th of December, 2024. Hosted by celebrated television host Nonkanyiso Laconco Congo and Sibusiso Shozi, the awards lived up to expectations, inspiring emerging filmmakers to tell their own stories.  The awards recognise and celebrate emerging talent in the South African film industry. “We are thrilled to ann...
 

 

VIDEO: full ceremony - the winners of the European Film Awards 2024

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Tonight, the European Film Academy revealed the winners of the European Film Awards, honouring the best of European cinema. 1.000 international guests, nominees and presenters celebrated the winners in 22 categories during a festive ceremony at the KKL Luzern on the shores of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. With five awards (European Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress and the Excellence Award for European Editing) EMILIA PÉREZ was the winner with most awards. The European Film Awards ar...
 

AFI AWARDS 2024 Honorees Announced

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AFI is thrilled to announce the AFI AWARDS 2024 honorees. The recipients include 10 outstanding motion pictures and 10 outstanding television programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. An additional honoree was selected for an AFI Special Award, designated for works of excellence that fall outside of AFI AWARDS’ eligibility criteria. ...
 

VIDEO: presentation of the nominees for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®:

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Following is the complete list of Nominees for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®: BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA THE BRUTALIST (A24) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (Searchlight Pictures) CONCLAVE (Focus Features) DUNE: PART TWO (Warner Bros. Pictures) NICKEL BOYS (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios) SEPTEMBER 5 (Paramount Pictures) BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY ANORA (NEON) CHALLENGERS (Amazon MGM Studios) EMILIA PÉREZ (Netflix) A REAL PAIN (Searchlight Pict...
 

 

NexTV's 2024 Writing & Pitch Competition winners announced

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Elite writing competition brings Agents, Producers and Execs. CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNERS! We are so proud and humbled to announce the winners of NexTV's 2024 Writing & Pitch Competition.   We would also like to thank all participants and submitters. This was a very difficult year for our selection committee, due to the huge number of fantastic, market-ready submissions.   Congratulations to all!       ...
 

  

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Les 9 longs métrages de la compétition de Gérardmer

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    festival-gerardmer.com   LES LONGS MÉTRAGES EN COMPÉTITION     Dans les forêts profondes et au cœur des nuits obscures, le genre fera déferler sur nos écrans l’écho obsédant de nos peurs et préoccupations contemporaines, aux quatre coins du monde : pandémies, obsession des corps malmenés, notamment celui des femmes, effroi devant l’état du monde... Et puisque cet...
 

 

La 35ème édition des Rencontres Cinématographiques de Salon-de-Provence se tiendra du 14 au 23 mars 2025

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  Les Rencontres Cinématographiques de Salon-de-Provence reviennent au printemps, du 14 au 23 mars 2025. Pour sa 35ème édition, le festival propose un thème fort : la liberté des femmes, le prix à payer pour la conquérir, la force de la lutte collective et des combats intimes, de la Tunisie à la Lituanie, du Sénégal à la Turquie, du Danemark à la France et...
 

   

Le palmarès de la 15e édition des Rencontres Internationales Sciences & Cinémas (RISC)

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Le Festival RISC révèle le Palmarès de la 15e édition La 15e édition des Rencontres Internationales Sciences & Cinéma est terminée. Un immense merci à toutes et tous pour votre présence, votre soutien et l’intérêt que vous portez à notre événement. Vous avez contribué à faire de cette édition un moment de partage, de rencontres et de réflexion unique. ...
 

   

La 15ᵉ édition de MyFrenchFilmFestival se déroulera du 17 janvier au 17 février 2025

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MyFrenchFilmFestival, le premier festival de cinéma francophone 100 % en ligne, revient pour sa 15ᵉ édition du 17 janvier au 17 février 2025. Une occasion unique pour les cinéphiles du monde entier de découvrir le meilleur du cinéma francophone depuis chez eux. La sélection officielle, qui sera dévoilée le 17 janvier 2025, proposera 20 films : 10 longs métrages : dont 9 en comp&ea...
 

18.12.2024 | Editor's blog

Costa-Gavras invité du Festival International du Film Politique de Carcassonne

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        Le samedi 18 janvier 2025, le Festival International du Film Politique de Carcassonne invite le public à un moment rare et précieux : une rencontre exclusive de près de deux heures avec Costa-Gavras, figure emblématique du cinéma politique mondial. Présent dès la création du festival en 2018, Costa-Gavras av...
 
 

 

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