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John Wilson Special Guest 2024 for the 55th edition of the Visions du Réel Festival (12 – 21 April)

  Visions du Réel is delighted to announce that the Special Guest for the 55th edition of the Festival (12 – 21 April) will be American filmmaker John Wilson. He is mainly known for his documentary series How To with John Wilson, nominated for the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, in which he explores the eccentricities of daily life through a succession of quirky and hilarious comic detours. To accompany a selection of episodes from his series and earlier works presented dur...

VIDEO: SBIFF Virtuosos Award Honoree: Andrew Scott in discussion with Dave Karger

39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival - Virtuosos Award - Honoree Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers) in discussion on stage with Dave Karge.   All of Us Strangers from director Andrew Haigh. One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of t...

VIDEO: Filmmakers interviewed on the SBIFF red carpet Day 4 2024

  Red carpet interview of filmmakers in selection at SBIFF 39th edition during Virtuosos award night. By Mark Bennett and Guy Kennedy       ...

VIDEO: Oscar Nominated International Feature Directors Panel at 2024 SBIFF

(L-R) Ilker Çatak, Johnnie Burn, Wim Wenders, Matteo Garrone, and SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling speak at the International Panel during the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 10, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)   MODERATED BY ROGER DURLING (SBIFF Festival Executive Director) ...

VIDEO: Oscar Best Picture Nominees - Producers Panel at 39th SBIFF

Oscar Nominated International Feature Directors Panel at 2024 SBIFF (L-R) Jermaine Johnson, David Heyman, Christine Vachon, Emma Thomas, Marie-Ange Luciani, James Wilson, Daniel Lupi ,Andrew Lowe, Fred Berner and Mark Johnson attend the producers panel durning the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 10, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF)     The 39th Santa Barbara Internat...

VIDEO: Filmmakers interviewed on the SBIFF red carpet Day 3 2024

Watch these talented filmmakers in SBIFF official selection interviewed on the Maltin Modern Master Award to Robert Downey Jr Award night By Mark Bennett   ...

VIDEO: SBIFF Day 2 - Filmmakers interviewed on the red carpet

Steve Pinder and Julia Aks interviewed before the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award ceremony during the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF) Red Carpet interview Day 2 at SBIFF! By Mark Bennett ...

VIDEO: Follow the Santa Barbara Festival red carpet, awards and talent Interviews from the comfort of your own home

Nine Lives : Jessie Davidson - Director & Trey Betts - Cinematographer Photos by Mark Bennett, Video courtesy of  SBIFF Follow our Youtube channel:   Lisa Landers (Director) & Dawn Fitzgerald - Giants Rising Until The Music’s Over: Gustavo Galvao, Cristiane Olivera. First We Bombed New Mexico : Kat Douglas Disconnect Me: George H. Xanthis, Alex Lykos MADU: Matthew Ogden - Director & Joel Kachi Benson - Director     ...

Guest Registration NOW OPEN! Join the expanded HAF at the HKIFF Industry Project Market 2024

    Only LESS THAN ONE MONTH LEFT for you to register with the HKIFF Industry Project Market 2024! HKIFF Industry Project Market will take place from 11 to 13 March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in conjunction with the Hong Kong FILMART. This year’s the newly expanded HKIFF Industry Project Market includes the 22nd edition of Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF22) and the inaugural section HKIFF Industry - CAA China Genre...

Rest in peace and power, dear Norman Jewison

I had such a pleasure meeting you and working with you on the release of ONLY YOU! Charming fairy tale/ romantic comedy! I am sharing a message from The Canadian Film Center which he was running! It is with great sadness that the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) acknowledges the passing of its beloved founder – iconic and award-winning filmmaker Norman Jewison. Jewison passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Los Angeles at the age of 97. “Norman had such charisma, ...

Mohsen Makhmalbaf Iranian director will be the president of the 30th Vesoul International Film Fest

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 Moshen Makhmalbaf president of the 30th Vesoul International film Festival of Asian Cinema with Hanah Makhmalbaf and Martine and Jean-Marc Thérouanne, co-directors of FICA (photo credit FICA)   Taiwan and India in the spotlight at the 30th Vesoul IFF of Asian Cinema (February 6-13, 2024)   The 30th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema (February 6-13, 2024) will feature 92 films, including 52 never-before-seen films from 29 countries, under the ban...

Bruno Chatelin, your editor, will be a documentary jury member at SR - Socially Relevant Film Festival NY

SR - Socially Relevant Film Festival NY 2024 will run it s 11th annual edition March 12-21, 2024.    WHAT IS SRFF?   SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival New York is a film festival that focuses on socially relevant film content, andhuman interest stories that raise awareness to social problems and offer positive solutions through the powerfulmedium of cinema. SR believes that through raised awareness, expanded knowledge about diverse cultures, andthe ...

The Berlinale 2024 Juries and News from Generation and Berlinale Talents announced

Clockwise from top left: Lupita Nyong'o © Nick Barose; Ann Hui; Albert Serra © Oscar Orengo, Oksana Zabuzhko © Agnete Brun; Brady Corbet © Atsushi Nishijima; Jasmine Trinca © Andrea Gandini; Christian Petzold © Schramm Film    ...

Freedom of Expression for Competition Directors Maryam Moghaddam & Behtash Sanaeeha banned from travelling to Berlinale

Berlinale Issues Call for Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Expression for Competition Directors Maryam Moghaddam & Behtash Sanaeeha   Earlier this month, the Berlinale was pleased to announce the selection of the Iranian film My Favourite Cake by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha in Competition at this year’s 74th edition of the festival.  Since then, the festival has learned that as of the time of writing Iranian writers/direc...

Movie Talks at Fantasporto 44

Specially dedicated to cinema training. Taking advantage of the availability of some of the national and foreign guests at Fantasporto 2024, a program of debates/conferences/workshops was organized aimed at a younger audience, young filmmakers and film students . The aim of this extra-exhibition program of festival films is to promote debate and gatherings, reflecting and pointing out ways for new filmmakers and film lovers FREE ENTRY.   Sunday, 3 March , 5pm   AN APPROACH TO AM...

AFMX founder Ivan Wiener, steps aside, Kira Sipler steps in as AFMX new Executive Director

Bruno Chatelin (filmfestivals.com founder) salutes his friend and partner Ivan Wiener for his incredible success with his Festival.  Albuquerque Film and Music Experience (AFMX) welcomes Kira Sipler, current Director of Operations and Filmmaker Liaison, to its Executive Director position. With a strong background in volunteer coordination and a deep passion for the creative community, Sipler is poised to lead AFMX into a new era of celebrating talent in film and music while nurturin...

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FACE TO FACE WITH GERMAN FILMS - Meet the talents of 2024

  German Films is proud to present this year’s selection of outstanding talents from the German film landscape to the international film industry at the Berlinale. © Marcus Höhn / The Dream Factory  FACE TO FACE WITH GERMAN FILMS 2024 – THE FILMMAKERS features seven unique, impressive, and diverse personalities, each of whom has found a very personal and interesting path into the film industry. In a multifaceted way, they all illustrate how colourful and ...

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

TO SUBMIT PLEASE VISIT OUR FILM FREEWAY PAGE: https://filmfreeway.com/BtchFestFilmFestivalandScreenplayContest Welcome to the 1st annual B!TCHFEST: An International Women’s & LGBTQIA+ Film Festival & Screenplay Contest with a groundbreaking in-person event for both Filmmakers and Screenwriters in the heart of Los Angeles. At B!tchFest we’re not just breaking glass ceilings; we’re shatterin

Sandra Hüller, Anne Fontaine, Alexander Kluge and Marco Bellocchio in IFFR Talks lineup

Lineup of special guests confirmed for the IFFR Talks programme, and more as part of RTM and IFFR Pro Clockwise: Sandra Hüller, Alexander Kluge, Anne Fontaine by Matias Indjic © Unifrance, Marco Bellocchio by Anna Camerlingo      International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) presents a Talks programme at its 2024 edition that aims to provide fresh perspectives and profound insights into the world of filmmaking. The s...

'The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower', Untold Story of American Entrepreneur Rob Ryan, Embarks on Film Festival Run

Ori Yardeni   Global filmmaker Ori Yardeni's new feature film The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower, the true story of American entrepreneur Rob Ryan, is set to embark on its global film festival run. The film recounts the dramatic story of Rob Ryan, the ultimate entrepreneur, who saved the Internet from collapsing in the 1990s, transformed the lives of all of us in every field, and today is trying to save the Internet from itself.   Th...

VIDEO: Jason Blum hosted an exciting panel with the three heads of Sundance

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2024 Sundance Film Festival kicked off with a conversation with Joana Vicente (Sundance Institute CEO), Eugene Hernandez (Sundance Film Festival Director and Head of Public Programming), and Kim Yutani (Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming), moderated by Jason Blum (CEO & Founder, Blumhouse; Sundance Institute Board of Trustees) from the Filmmaker Lodge for the 40th edition ...

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Sundance Institute Announce Recipients of Science-In-Film Initiative’s Feature Film Prize

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Sundance Institute Announce Recipients of Science-In-Film Initiative’s Feature Film Prize and Three Artist Grants Juried Feature Film Prize Awarded to Love Me; Directors Sam and Andy Zuchero, Plus Four Grantees, Honored at Reception at 2024 Sundance Film Festival   L–R: Sara Crow, Lizzi Oyebode, Sam Zuchero, Andy Zuchero, Emily Everhard, Daniel Rafailedes. &...

VIDEO: Cinematographer SEAN RYAN interviewed in Park City, Utah for The Moogai

A young Aboriginal couple brings home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn, as the baby's mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby.     ...

VIDEO: Sundance Interview with Richard Linklater, Director, God Save Texas

Richard Linklater revisits his hometown to explore its diverse inhabitants, painting a vibrant portrait that encapsulates the criminal justice system of Texas. Interviewed in Park City by James Nelson     ...

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