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How Valuable Is Experience When Producing Films?

To help you get ready for the 2019 American Film Market, we are posting a research article every few weeks on a topic that is important to producers, filmmakers and industry professionals. Today’s post is:   We usually equate length of time in a position with level of skill. But is this true for Producers? Does the number of films a producer has made indicate how likely it is that their next project will succeed? To find out, we looked at the performance of 2,911 narrative f...

Access Hollywood & The Global Film Industry at AFM 2019

  What you know and who you know — both are key to your success in filmmaking. The American Film Market combines both — the knowledge to take your film from concept to screen and the people who can help you achieve your goals. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to build your conne...

Venice Production Bridge announces programs

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The VPB continues, as it has done over previous editions, to focus in particular on the presentation and exchange of original projects for films and works in progress, so as to foster their development and production.  The VPB comprises the Venice Gap - Financing Market, the workshop Final Cut in Venice, the Book Adaptation Rights Market, the European Film Forum, Networking Sessions and Panels, as well as an Exhibition Area,...

Asia TV and Film Forum 2019 announces first round of Keynotes by iQIYI and Reliance Entertainment

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The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) 2019 today announced the first round of Keynote speakers for the ATF Leaders’ Summit on 3 December 2019. They are iQIYI’s founder and CEO, Gong Yu, and Reliance Entertainment’s Group CEO, Shibasish Sarkar.   Themed “Streaming the Future”, this year’s event seeks to reflect the spirit of Asia’s dynamic content industry and its bold step into the future, with prominent C-Level speakers shedding light on opportuni...

Cocktails with Cinema Positif

Dora Bouchoucha, one of the most important woman in film from Tunisia with Bruno Chatelin on board arte 's ship at Cinema Positif reception. Bruno Chatelin With Sam Bobino, general delegate of Positive cinema week, Dora Bouchoucha, Audrey Tcherkoff Managing director-Positive Planet foundation Alain Terzian and a speaker of today' s panel. Alain Terzian, producer and Chair person of Cesar and board member of Cinema Positif, and long time friend of Jacques Attali    ...

Sunday May 19 in the Market

  Sunday 19         — Daily Screening Program ...

Big Things at the Roskino Afternoon Party

Earlier today, the Roskino tent at the Russian Pavillion held a sizable gathering in which Russian and international producers, marketers, press, and actors mingled over cocktails. Among the well-known faces, none was more well known than that of famous Russian film critic and honarary president of FIPRESCI, Andrei Plakhov.  Ekaterina Mtsituridze, Roskino's General Director, presented the well acclaimed critic to the eager crowd who welcomed him dearly. Plakhov then announced the releas...

The First International Fashion & Film Awards Show in Cannes is scheduled for May 23

The Ultimate exposure and exclusive event of The Opulence Events Dubai LLC and International Fashion week Dubai, and Produced by Cheryle Dias is Proud to present Cannes Luxury Red Carpet Gala, Fashion Shows, International Fashion & Film Awards, which will be held during the famous and prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2019 Red Carpet Exposure in Cannes at Cannes Luxury Red Carpet Gala, Fashion Shows, International Fashion & Film Awards @ the Villa Oxygene Canne...

May 20 Visionaries - Our Planet - The power of film to effect change : from AI economy to ocean impact

This event will take place on Monday May 20 at 12:00 for a duration of 1 hour in a conference room at Palais -1.   Cinema has huge impact on the way how audiences and  global communities act on climate change. From BBC’s Blue Planet to the upcoming film on Greta Vs Climate film is a vehicle for action. So, imagine, when you watch a film on climate how machine-learning could then connect you with potential initiatives through which every one of us can have impa...

May 16th - 2nd edition of the Pavilion Design Award

  The Marché du Film organizes the 2nd edition of the Pavilion Design Award to celebrate the involvement and creativity of the pavilions in the Village International.   On Thursday, May 16, a jury composed of Beki Probst (EFM former director), Rosalie Varda (Artistic Director), Clara Geliot (Figaro Magazine reporter) and Pierre Lescure (Festival de Cannes’ President) will visit the 15+ pavilions that are competing for the Award before then sel...

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The Marché du Film launches the first edition of Shoot the Book!

   The Marché du Film launches the first edition of Shoot the Book! Rendez-vous, an initiative which will bring together 40 publishers (20 French publishers and 20 European agents/publishers) and International producers seeking future projects. ...

New Pavilions at the Village International

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  ECUADOR Our goal is to go back to Cannes and show the world what we do, giving a positive image of Ecuador, as a country that produces film, audiovisual content and promoting it as a great business location. Mauricio Cadena Head of cinematographic and audiovisual diffusio...

10th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival Tickets!

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The 10th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival is happening May 5 - 12!   We have an INCREDIBLE line-up on Indie Films this year. From inspiring docs to experimental shorts to hilarious comedies! Truly something for every indie film lover!    Get tickets today! For updates on our amazing selections follow us on social! Facebook Twitter  Instagram ...

A $15 dollar Television Publicity campaign for your Teaser

For more info, Contact Dean Lachiusa via email: MetroFilmFestival@gmail.com You may also check out a sample of our TV-Apps on www.MoviesPlus.org Or if you have a film that you'd like to feature on our 2019 Metro Film & TV Awards, then please visit our website: www.MetroFilmFestival.com

Submit your film to the International Thai Film Festival 2019!

Submit your short film, feature film or music video to the International Thai Film Festival 2019! Submit your production via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/thaifilmfest Submit your production via FestHome: https://festhome.com/f/3906 Submit your production via Withoutabox: https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=17485 ITFF Website: https://www.thaif

The Market is in full gear and running smoothly

Beki Probst who received the Berlinale Kamera last year attended with Matthijs Wouter Knol EFM Director, both attended the Berlinale Kamera reception for Sandra Schulberg.  The Market is running smoothly despite the new rules regarding admission of acredited professionals without the EFM badge which may be refused admittancewhen the MGB is close to full capacity. Some exhibitors claimed at first they had less visits, but it seems to be settlind down to normal business for everybody,...

Don't miss a beat from IMZ Avant Premiere....Berlin calling

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the largest trade fair for performing arts in audiovisual media. Hosted by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, it offers participants a front row seat to exclusive previews, cutting-edge information and priceless business contacts. www.avant-premiere.net Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin is the largest trade fair for performing arts in audiovisual media. Hosted by the IMZ International Music + Media Cent...

20% Off Early Rate! Entertainment Finance Event LA – Special Rate Ends Dec 21

Hurry! Offer ends December 21! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entertainment-finance-forum-registration-52511887469?discount=FEST21   Whether you’re an investor, creator, producer, distributor, innovator, strategy executive or advisor in the entertainment industry -- join this unique platform to help you connect, evolve and thrive in this rapidly-changing market.   ENTERTAINMENT FINANCE FORUM (EFF) is a comprehensive program unlike any finance conference being offered today. ...

The 19th edition of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and 8th ScreenSingaporeconcluded on a positive note

The 19th edition of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and 8th ScreenSingapore, Asia’s leading entertainment content market and conference, ended on a strong note on 7 December 2018 with the biggest-ever representation from the international content industry. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF and ScreenSingapore commented, “Asia continues to garner more eyeballs not only being a global growth leader in media and entertainment industry, but also for the myriad of content,...

Of My Orientalistic Arthouse Films at the Technique of Ethnic Medieval Miniatures (Drawn by Me, as well)

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  This film "There In My Distant Land" was primarily demonstrated to the audience back in 2013 on Malta and gathered a hospitable international audience of viewers. It served an allegoric foreword to a series of my following Orientalistic films. Respected viewers and genre worshippers! You may have heard of that now I practice predominantly Oriental themes, from the Knighthood of the Middle Sea and from the Arabian Tribes of Maghreb (bedoines, for instances, an...

Photos & Highlights From Day 2 at AFM November 1, 2018

  Actor/producer Aaron Paul was at the AFM with director Christopher Cantwell for a presentation of “The Parts You Lose,” hosted by The H Collective and Blue Fox Entertainment, (see photo link). Today is Hong Kong Day at AFM. The Market opened with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and toast with Hong Kong Trade Development Council Director Chris Lo and AFM Organizers, Jean Prewitt and Jonathan Wolf.   AFM’s programming kicked off today with...

“Production Without Borders” Featuring Top International Entertainment Executives Set for Santa Monica in November

Cloud21 International (www.cloud21.com) and Kultura PR International (www.kulturapr.com) are pleased to present the "Production Without Borders” special event  that will be held on November 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Laemmle Film Center in Santa Monica, CA (1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401). The by-invitation only event will host a panel featuring the top names in the industry, including: Michael Benaroya, Founder, International Film Trust Michael Benaroya is a producer and...

Short Short Story Film Festival 2018 - call for entries

The Short Short Story Film Festival is a competitive international festival of films that tell a story in under six minutes in its 12th year.  There is no fee to submit. Click here for more information: http://www.mergingartsproductions.com/Film/SSS/Submissions.aspx ...

To be streamed, or not to be streamed? That is the question

    It’s not just about getting your film on a screen, it’s about projecting messages that matter.     At the Zurich Summit, hear from leading visionaries including Jonathan King and Jennifer Fox, who have mastered the art of impactful storytelling. As the President of Narrative Film and Television at Participant Media, Jonathan King is driven by the company’s mission to prov...

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