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Gravitas Ventures Acquires Drama/Thriller BREAK for Worldwide Rights and Distribution

  Gravitas Ventures has acquired the drama/thriller BREAK, directed by Will Wernick (Follow Me), for worldwide rights and distribution and sets spring 2024 theatrical release date for April 26th in 120 theatres across the United States and Canada. Digital and international release dates to follow soon. The film stars Darren Weiss (Inside Man, Tin Soldier, Bardejov) Victor Rasuk (Reasonable Doubt, Netflix's The Baker and The Beaut...

True History Of The Kelly Gang's performance at festivals

  Director Justin Kurzel’s highly anticipated The True History of the Kelly Gang finally premiered in 2019 after years in development, sparking buzz on the festival circuit for its punk rock take on the legendary Aussie outlaw tale – the namesake of the feature film.  With Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly such an iconic folk hero in The Land Down Under, expectations were high for Kurzel’s film to deliver a bold new interpretation of the bushranger’s widely tol...

Strong presence in Berlin of filmmakers from Chile

Strong presence of the Chilean audiovisual industry to be expected at EFM, including seven talented national producers who are ready to take over Berlin, these producers are backed up by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of Chile. Their participation in the prestigious Berlin Film Festival and its industry are particularly important as it marks the first opportunity of the year where the Chilean delegation presents all projects for this 2024. Discover their project...

VIDEO : Press Conference of the opening film "Small Things Like These" by Tim Mielants

Berlinale opened with "Small Things Like These" directed by Tim Mielants and written by Enda Walsh, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan  It is 1985 in the run-up to Christmas in a small town in County Wexford, Ireland. Bill Furlong toils as a coal merchant to support himself, his wife and his five daughters. Early one morning while out delivering coal at the local convent, he makes a discovery that forces him to confront his past and the complicit silence of...

Congratulation to 45 efp alumnis presenting their films at this year’s Berlinale

  European Shooting Star Anamaria Vartolomei in THE EMPIRE; Photo: Tessalit Productions EFP (European Film Promotion) and its member organisations are delighted to announce that 45 participants of EFP’s talent platforms EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS and PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE (PoM) will be presenting a total of 35 films in the various sections of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. Last year’s Irish Shooting Star Clare Dunne appears in this year’s opening film Small ...

Cologne-based augenschein Filmproduktion has sold a minority stake to the family owned film production company Erfttal Film

Jonas Katzenstein / Maximilian Leo : photo credit Juliane Guder Cologne-based augenschein Filmproduktion has sold a minority stake to the family owned film production company Erfttal Film as part of a decisive step in growth. Under the new cooperation, augenschein will continue to operate as a full-range film production company but with the ability to develop, package and produce director driven feature films with a stronger commercial potential for the global market. In a major strateg...

DEEP WATER First Look Photo: Starring Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kingsley

Sharing the first look photo from Renny Harlin’s epic survival thriller Deep Water starring Golden Globe-nominee and Independent Spirit Award-winner Aaron Eckhart (Warner Bros.’ blockbuster The Dark Knight, Clint Eastwood’s Sully), Academy Award-winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Molly Belle Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit, Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (Netflix’s “The Linco...

NEFTI All Stars launches in Berlin

The Five All-Star Filmmakers Will Participate In Panels & Masterclasses at EFM And Will Screen Their Local Competition Winning Film The 5 Countries Represented In The NEFTI All-Stars Competition Are: Ethiopia, South Africa, Eritrea, Botswana, and Nigeria.   NEFTI All Stars is the culmination of all the NEFTI Competitions to date. The winner from each of the Competitions will vie for the grand prize. Each of the 5 NEFTI filmmakers will be given $3000 to create a completely new film ...

Film Mode Entertainment announces new acquisitions including THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER

Film Mode Entertainment Announces New Acquisitions, EFM Premieres, Screenings and More, Including THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment (FME) is set to showcase an impressive lineup of acquisitions, EFM premieres, and screenings at the 2024 European Film Market (EFM). With several successful elevated genre films under its belt, the company has built a reputation for acquiring and producing high-quality films that are star-studded and ...

"My Freaky Family" and "Giants of La Mancha" headline Studio 100 Films EFM showcase

Studio 100 Film, a leading player in the global entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated market screening of the animated comedy feature, "My Freaky Family", at the European Film Market (EFM), Berlin. Produced by Australia's POP Family Entertainment and Ireland's Telegael, this exciting movie is set to make its world premiere on February 19th, 2024, at 12:50 PM in the prestigious dffb Cinema (Filmhaus).   "My Freaky Family" has a...

Arclight Films is representing worldwide rights to Deep Water starring Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kingsley

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– Golden Globe-nominee and Independent Spirit Award-winner Aaron Eckhart (Warner Bros.’ blockbuster The Dark Knight, Clint Eastwood’s Sully), Academy Award-winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Molly Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit, Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer,” FX’s “Fargo,” George Miller&rsqu...

Entertainment Finance Forum in Berlin : full program details- see you Feb 16th

        FULL PROGRAM DETAILS BELOW! Click Here to Learn More About our Speakers ...

First look poster for best animated feature nominee RUN TIGER RUN sequel

  FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL invites you to email us for an in-person meeting at EFM.  Let us know your preferred date and time (February 15 - 18), so we can introduce you to our Fantastic NEW titles including the 95th Academy Awards best animated feature nominee: RUN TIGER RUN. Below is a First-Look poster of our Kung Fu Panda-like sequel RUN TIGER RUN: SHAOLIN (now in pre-production).  Set an EFM meeting for more details. Our new EFM location is: MARTIN GROPIUS BA...

The Shamrock Spitfire sales launch at Berlinale handled by 101 Films International

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101 Films International, an Amcomri Entertainment company, confirms sales of the highly successful feature film The Shamrock Spitfire ahead of its official launch at Berlinale, from award-winning filmmakers and digital artists Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, founders of Pixel Revolution Films.   The true story of Irish World War II fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane has been sold to Rialto – Australia and New Zealand, Aya Pro – Japan, Scene & Sound - ...

Protagonist Pictures Announces Key Promotions and New Hires ahead of EFM

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Leading sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures revealed today a new leadership structure for its sales and marketing divisions, with several key executive promotions and new hires within the departments. The announcement came from CEO Dave Bishop as part of a reorganization to reflect both the company’s continued commitment to sales and a stronger eye towards executive producing feature film projects both in the UK, U.S and internationally.   Senior execs Jan...

Oh, Canada: New Film starring Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere and Uma Thurman with Arclight Films handling international sales

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Richard Gere (Pretty Woman, An Officer and a Gentleman, Chicago), Academy Award-nominee Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill), Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (HBO’s “The White Lotus” and “The Sopranos”) and Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, HBO’s “Euphoria,” Priscilla) star in Oh, Canada, with Arclight Films handling international sales for the highly-anticipated drama. Arclight Films Chairman Gary Hamilton made the announcement today.   Academy ...

ICE FALL: Starring Joel Kinnaman and Cara Jade Myers by from Arclight Films and Top Film

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Joel Kinnaman (James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, John Woo’s Silent Night) and Cara Jade Myers (Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon) are set to star in the thriller Ice Fall, it was announced today. The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters, Deadfall, Netflix’s “Barbarians”) and written by George Mahaffey (upcoming film Chief of Station starring Olga Kurylenko and Aaron Eckhart).   Ice Fall ...

Your first look at Wicked coming to the big screen this Thanksgiving

WICKED – In Theaters November 27 Official Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | #WickedMovie After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.  Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning p...

42nd edition of Bergamo Film Meeting to bring an overview of trends in Portuguese animation

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...

Love & Latte launch: A feast for the eyes, both on and off the screen

Love & Latte launch: A feast for the eyes, both on and off the screen They call it the Red Bulb. It is a preview theatre, located on the third floor of a high-profile building, off Link Road, Andheri West. The invitation said 6.30 pm. Traffic jams made sure I reached at 7.15 pm. Too early. Things started moving at 9 pm, and went on until almost 11 pm. A little too long for the launch of a music video, which was projected thrice. Shot in Azerbaijaan, with a Sydney Opera House look-alike in...

FROM MY LIVING ROOM TO THE HEART OF CINEMA

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Cinematography has always been more than just a component of filmmaking; it's an art form that deeply resonates with me, speaking directly to the soul. My journey into the world of cinematography began not in a theater or studio, but in my own living room, with classic films painting stories through light and shadow. This personal exploration has led me to appreciate the intricate art of visual storytelling. One film that profoundly impacted my understanding of cinematography was "Blad...

Shark Films for Shark Week and Beyond from TomCat Films

  Going to Berlin?  TomCat Films will be in Berlin this year for EFM from February 16 to Feb. 20.  Stand Number 137, on the 1st floor of the MGB.  Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click below:   Check out some exciting shark releases for international and Non-U.S. territories from TomCat Films!  FEATURED SHARK RELEASES:   COMPLETED. An explosion at a lab lets...

Argylle, Review: Spyurious stuff

Argylle, Review: Spyurious stuff Don’t even try. To make sense of this one. It’s a tribute to James Bond, Jason Bourne, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon. That is what the makers want you to believe. Well, it’s one tribute the ‘quartet’ can do without. There is a cat in the film, getting a fair amount of footage. Maybe that’s a tribute to Solomon, the cat of the Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who appears in several 007 films, a white, blue-eyed Turkish Angora. In...

Award-Winning Documentary Feature “The Last of the Winthrops” Named Official Selection of DaVinci International Film Festival

  Dr. Viviane G. Winthrop's award-winning documentary The Last of the Winthrops, chronicling her unexpected journey into the meaning of love, belonging and family, has been named an official selection of the DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF), scheduled from February 23-25th, 2024 at AMC Theatres at The Grove in Los Angeles.   The Last of the Winthrops will screen on February 24 at 2:30 pm PST in Theatre A.&nb...

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