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Filip Jan Rymsza, 37, is a Polish-born producer and filmmaker. He resides in Los Angeles, where he manages Royal Road Entertainment, an independent production company.
During the 68th Cannes Film Festival, Filip announced the launch of an Indiegogo campaign to raise money for the finishing of legendary filmmaker, Orson Welles' last and never before seen film, 'The Other Side of the Wind'. Since his death in 1985, Welles’ film was embroiled in ...
The 2015 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) proudly announces THE WATER DIVINER as its Opening Night film. The screening of THE WATER DIVINER will take place on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at 7:30pm at Lido Live (3459 Via Lido) followed by a gala reception at Fashion Island (401 Newport Center Drive). The 16th annual NBFF will run from April 23rd – April 30, 2015.
The Festival will end its eight-day run with the World Premiere of NO STRANGER THAN LOVE on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:30p...
Undiscovered Artists Celebrated in ‘Know New Art’ Campaign for 16th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival
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To build interest and intrigue in the 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival, taking place April 23–30, 2015, an integrated ad campaign, “Know New Art,” is designed to captivate and garner attention for the talented artists among us who hav...
2015 SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
The Sonoma International Film Festival’s 18th edition came to a rousing close Sunday night following five spectacular days that featured a wide variety of films from around the world, infused with gourmet food and the best of local wines, serving up a bountiful cinematic feast.
“We are already looking forward to our 19th. Our 18th reached a new high of films from around the world, filmmakers who will make a difference in our lives a...
“Fourth Annual Sun Valley Film Festival Announces Festival Lineup” • Clint Eastwood to Receive Lifetime Vision Award • Bruce Dern and Bill Paxton to Speak at Festival Coffee Talks • Signature Panels, Parties and Over 60 Films Fill the Weekend Sun Valley, ID-The Sun Valley Film Festival, presented by Zions Bank, announced its film lineup today. The Festival will honor Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood with its inaugural Lifetime Vision Award at the 4th annual Festival, ...
Saturday night at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Arlington Theater was a treat for all in attendance.
Michael Keaton, while being celebrated for his body of work, is a wonderfully animated storyteller, regaling the audience with in-depth tales of his experience as an actor.
The evening began with a welcome by actress Andie MacDowell, his co-star from Multiplicity. Throughout the festivities videotaped congratulatory messages played from friends and co-stars Jeff Bridge...
Santa Barbara, CA -- The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, which runs January 27-February 7, announced the finalists for the 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition and Student Screenwriting Competition, presented by Relativity Education. The festival is excited to also announce that the new presenting sponsor will award the competition's four winners with full scholarships to the Relativity Education LA-based summer workshops, along with a digital...
Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, kicked off Opening Night with the U.S. Premiere of Relativity Studios’ Desert Dancer at the historic Arlington Theatre on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Directed by Richard Raymond and starring Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Cullen and Marmama Corlett, Desert Dancer tells the true story of a self-taught dancer pursuing a dream in a suppressed society.
“Raymond h...
As part of the 30th Anniversary celebration, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will expand its ever popular director’s panel into the Outstanding Directors of the Year Award, presenting to some of the most talked about and innovative filmmakers from the past year. The tribute will begin at 8pm on Wednesday, February 4 at the Arlington Theatre and will be moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg.
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by the direc...
One of my favorite films at this year's festival was undoubtedly 'Concrete Night' (Betoniyö), 2013, by Finnish director Pirjo Honkasalo. Stunningly shot in black and white, this noir anti-coming-of-age story is about a 14-year-old, Simo, who prematurely becomes a tormented young man overnight.
While most young adults the same age are enjoying the carefree life of high-school, friends and the opposite sex, Simo faces the dark side of life through a series of escalated traumati...
Palm Springs International Film Festival Announces 2016 Dates
Palm Springs, CA – The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) has announced that the dates of next year’s festival will be January 1-11, 2016, for the 27th edition.
The festival will host a New Year’s Eve celebration for all attending festival guests on Dec. 31 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The festival will begin on Friday, January 1 with all day screenings and the Opening Night screen...
Corn Island (Simindis kundzuli). Georgia, 2014, 100 Minute Running Time
26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Winners:
Selma Receives Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature;
Keep On Keepin’ On Receives Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Doc Feature.
Leviathan Receives FIPRESCI Prize;
Haluk Bilginer and Anne Dorval Receive FIPRESCI Acting Prizes;
No One’s Child Receives New Voices/New Visions Award;
Flowers Receives Cine La...
Flowers (Loreak). Spain, 2014, 99 Minute Running Time
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) 27 films that were eligible for the Cine Latino Award were presented in the Ibero-American section at the Festival. Sponsored by the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) and the University of Guadalajara Foundation/USA, the winner, 'Flowers', received a $10,000 cash prize.
“What does it mean to be Latino or Ibero-American? We often e...
The 26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will screen eight of the nine films selected to advance in the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 87th Academy Awards®. The Festival, held from held from January 2-12, 2015, will screen 50 of the films that had originally qualified in this category.
The films, listed in alphabetical order by country, are:
· Wild Tales (Argentina), Director Damián Szifrón
· Tangeri...
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) complete line-up including Premieres, New Voices/New Visions and Modern Masters. 192 films from 65 countries, including 65 premieres (7 World, 5 International, 20 North American and 33 U.S.) will unspool at the Festival, running from January 2-12, 2015 in Palm Springs, California. For a complete list of films visit: www.psfilmfest.org.
“This year’s lineup is particularly noteworthy not only for the overall excellence...
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) launched on Friday, January 2 with the opening night screening of the Golden Globe nominated "Selma" directed by Ava Duvernay. The Festival will wrap on Sunday, January 11 with the US premiere of Boychoir directed by François Girard. New this year, the festival will focus on 20 films from Eastern Europe in a program titled Eastern Promises. The festival runs January 2-12, 2015.
"We are thrilled to launch th...
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) presents Rosamund Pike with the Breakthrough Performance Award, Actress at its annual Awards Gala. The Gala also presented awards to previously announced honorees Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne and J.K. Simmons. Presented by Cartier, and hosted by Mary Hart, the Awards Gala will be held Saturday, January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-12.
“Rosamund Pike perfectly taps into Gillia...
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) presents J.K. Simmons with the Spotlight Award at its annual Awards Gala. The Gala presented awards to previously announced honorees Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne. Presented by Cartier, and hosted by Mary Hart, the Awards Gala was held Saturday, January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-12.
“Throughout his career J.K. Simmons had played a wide range of roles from tough guys in “...
Image from Concrete Night (Finnish: Betoniyö), 2013
Palm Springs, CA – The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), scheduled January 2-12, 2015, announced the films selected to compete for the FIPRESCI Award in the Awards Buzz section. The Festival will screen 50 of the 83 official submissions to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Best Foreign Language Film. Additional film programs will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
The Awar...
Palm Springs, CA – The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present two-time Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Richard Linklater with the Sonny Bono Visionary Award at its annual Awards Gala. Past recipients of the Sonny Bono Visionary Award include Academy Award® winning filmmakers Tom Hooper, Danny Boyle, Quentin Tarantino, and Michel Hazanavicius. Presented by Cartier, and hosted by Mary Hart, the Awards Gala will be held Saturday, January 3 at th...
Palm Springs, CA – The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Academy Award® winning actress Reese Witherspoon with the Chairman’s Award for Wild at its annual Awards Gala. The Gala will also present awards to previously announced honorees Richard Linklater, Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Rosamund Pike and J.K. Simmons. Presented by Cartier, and hosted by Mary Hart, the Awards Gala will be held Saturday, January 3 at the Palm Springs Conventi...
Palm Springs, CA – The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present David Oyelowo with the Breakthrough Performance Award, Actor for his critically acclaimed performance as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Ava DuVernay’s Selma at its annual Awards Gala. The Gala will also present awards to previously announced honorees Richard Linklater, Julianne Moore, Rosamund Pike, Eddie Redmayne, J.K. Simmons, Reese Witherspoon and the cast of The Imitation Game. Pres...
Sold-Out Shows, Celebrity Tributes, and Inspired Films Paired with Incredible Food and Wine.
Capping off a successful week of culinary, wine and film excellence the 4th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) announced this year’s juried and audience award winners at City Winery on Sunday, November 16, 2014. The Festival, held from November 12-16 screened 125 films showcasing the year’s best new independent films in 14 unique screening venues in the four postcard-perfect towns of ...
TRIBUTES:
Three exceptional contemporary directors and one of cinema’s most distinguished actresses will be honored this year during the 55th Thessaloniki International Film Festival. German actress and singer Hanna Schygulla will attend the festival and will be given an award for her contribution to film, while tributes will be presented to the work of Swedish director Roy Andersson, Hungarian Kornél Mundruczó and American Ramin Bahrani – the latter two will a...
The Cut, 2014, Fatih Akin
OPEN HORIZONS
The Open Horizons section of the 55th Thessaloniki International Film Festival comprises films that, although varied in their thematic concerns and aesthetic approaches, create a multi-faceted portrait of the most recent and noteworthy international film production. Running in parallel, the Special Screenings section presents the newest additions in the work of renowned auteurs.
Some of this year’s most impressive films will be screened as part ...
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