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Submissions open for the Julien Dubuque Film Festival: April 24 – 28, 2024

Regular Deadline: January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 Late Deadline February 1, 2024 Extended Deadline   We are now accepting submissions for the 2024 Julien Dubuque Film Festival and awarding over $35,000! You can submit your film via filmfreeway, or contact us for more information. Watch the 2023 AWARDS CEREMONY Highlights Video by filmfestivals.com   The JDIFF Video Channel: ambiance and interviews Emai...

Istanbul Film Festival - Post-Production Support Scheme Announced

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 20TH MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE WORK IN PROGRESS PLATFORM 20th Meetings on the Bridge 15-17 April 2025 Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) as part of the Istanbul Film Festival, Meetings on the Bridge prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Applications for the Work in Progress Platform, which will be held during Meetings on the Bridge on April 15-17, 2025, are now open. Application Deadline: 3 February 2025. Supported by Anadolu Efes...

200 sessions at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2024 tackling the role of the cinema, fostering new generation of professionals

Nearly 200 lectures, workshops, masterclasses and market meetings take place during 15-22 November The summit hosts over 800 professionals in Tallinn and online The programme features 76 films and series projects and introduces the co-production possibilities in Germany  The 23rd edition of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the key summit for audiovisual professionals in Northern Europe, kicked off November 15 . The eight-day programme of nearly 200 lectu...

AFM Day 4 - Friday, Nov 8, 2024

That's a wrap on AFM day 3! Join us tomorrow for another full day of panels and speakers across two stages (Main Stage and View Stage). We have just added a new topic at 9:30AM entitled, The Writer’s Life on the Main Stage. Other not to miss sessions are Black Culture at the Epicenter of Hollywood at 11:00AM (View Stage), Finance II at 11:00AM (Main Stage), The Untold Re...

AFM Day 3 - - Thursday, Nov 7, 2024

Day 3 of the AFM, will bring another full day of incredible panels and speakers across two stages (Main Stage and View Stage), including "The Innovators" at 11am featuring one-on-one conversations with AGC's Stuart Ford and Anton’s Sebastien Raybaud (Main Stage). There's also a full day of AFM Screenings at The Brenden Theatre. See the Screening Schedule. Looking for Breakfast and/or Lunch spots - see all the restaurant options at the Palms. The Buyers & IFTA Memb...

AFM Day 2 - Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024

Day 2 of the Market will be in full swing tomorrow with an incredible lineup of panels and conversations across two stages (Main Stage and View Stage) for The AFM Sessions. Looking for Breakfast and/or Lunch spots - see all the restaurant options at the Palms. The Buyers & IFTA Members Lounge at Greene Street will now open at 8AM. Looking forward to an exciting day of screenings, sessions, networking & business.       ...

AFM opening News & Updates - Tuesday, Nov 5

Welcome to the 45th American Film Market® and the first in Las Vegas! The Market opens tomorrow with participants from 80 countries confirmed. AFM Exhibitor Space is sold out with production and sales companies from around the world here. There are over 200 Screenings happening at the Brenden Theatres, Film Commissions from the US and globally participating in LocationExpo, and a full lineup of panels and presentations as part of The AFM Sessions taking place across two stages! Che...

The American Film Market® (AFM®) 45th opens next week with sold out exhibition space

The American Film Market® (AFM®) is set to raise the curtain on its 45th edition and first-ever show in Las Vegas next week with Exhibition space sold out and Buyer and Attendee registrations running strong with participants confirmed from 80 countries. AFM24 will run over six days, Nov. 5 – 10, 2024 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The move to Las Vegas was announced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) a...

American Film Market® Exhibitors Show Strong Early Support For Inaugural 2024 Las Vegas Event

The American Film Market® (AFM®) announced the current lineup of participating Exhibitors for its upcoming 45th edition, scheduled for November 5-10, 2024. This year marks a significant milestone as the AFM relocates to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for the first time. With AFM still four months away, Exhibitor registrations are surging, with early sign-ups far surpassing previous years. Currently, 145 sales, production, and distribution companies, along wit...

Spain will be the European Film Market’s “Country in Focus” at the 75th Berlinale in 2025

  Spain will be the “Country in Focus” at the upcoming edition of the European Film Market. Its many filmmakers make Spain a dynamic and strong European film location with international appeal, as well as a long-standing and successful tradition of numerous films in the festival programme as well as at the EFM and in the Berlinale’s industry initiatives.   Continuing an initiative that started in 2017, the EFM annually places a major film...

Submissions open for the Global Entertainment Awards, formerly known as World Trailer Awards

Enter before 31 December 2024 for big early bird entry discounts. FINAL DEADLINE ON FEBRUARY 4 2025 MIDNIGHT PST Dear creatives of the world, You work hard. Having the talent to create something that gets into the heads of an audience and changes their behaviour is a high value skill. A skill that powers the entertainment industry worldwide. The Global Entertainment Awards gives you, the creative, a voice. Exposure of your work, story and potential. And brings your...

14th Annual International Film Finance Forum by Winston Baker Program in Partnership with the Marché du Film

This year's forum will welcome 30West, CAA, Amazon Live, Imagine Entertainment, Bleecker Street, FilmHedge, Neom, and many more! Winston Baker, leading global producer of entertainment conferences, will be hosting its highly anticipated 14th Annual International Film Finance Forum, in partnership with the Marché du Film, on the Main Stage of the Palais des Festivals during the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on Friday 17 May 2024. The International Film Finan...

2024 Marché du Film making history with record-breaking attendance reaching 15,000 market participants

As the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes opened its doors in Cannes today, the Marché du Film organizers anticipate setting a new historic record this year. With onsite registration is still ongoing, the 2024 market edition is expected to welcome over 15,000 accredited participants from more than 140 countries, surpassing last year’s record high of 14,000 onsite participants. This year’s market promises to be a dynamic hub of activity and opportunity, feat...

AFCI hosted the First Global Film Commission Network Summit in Cannes at the Marché du Film

The association of film commissioners international produced a panel series on pioneering strategies in film production & location selection. In an exciting first, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be making its debut in Cannes as part of the conference lineup of the Marché du Film, set to take place from 14 to 22 May during the 77th Festival de Cannes. This marks a significant milestone in AFCI’s 49-year history as it hosts ...

Cannes Gala, a new event Themed “Honest & Noble” hosted by the film studio NOMA

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Cannes Gala join the prestigious market event lineup, offering an exclusive platform for the world's most visionary minds to converge. Cannes Gala, a prestigious new event hosted by the film studio NOMA, is poised to welcome an illustrious array of guests, including award-winning actors, celebrities, visionary business leaders, cultural icons and artists from across the globe. This diverse gathering promises a vibrant exchange of ideas and collaborations, fostering synergies be...

Arab Cinema Center to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Five High-Profile Events in Cannes

The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Marché du Film, alongside MAD Celebrity, for an enticing lineup of panel discussions and prestigious events, set to enrich this year’s market edition at the 77th Festival de Cannes, from 14 to 25 May. This marks a momentous occasion as ACC celebrates its 10th year anniversary since its inception by MAD Solutions in 2015. With a particular focus on Arab creative talent, this year’s ACC ...

SXSW: Film.io Public Launch With $30K Collaboration Grant to Empower Independent Filmmakers & Democratize the Film Industry

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Film.io’s fan and creator-focused platform elevates marginalized voices and restores creativity, collaboration and transparency to the filmmaking process To kick off the first day of SXSW 2024, decentralized filmmaking platform Film.io announced its public launch, opening the doors for independent creators around the world and putting Hollywood decision-making into the hands of creators and fans. Following the success of its initial debut at th...

MIP confirmed its move to London after 61st Cannes edition of MIPTV

MIPCOM CANNES ORGANISER RX FRANCE CONFIRMS THE LAUNCH OF MIP LONDON IN FEBRUARY 2025   MIPTV TO END RUN AFTER 61ST EDITION IN APRIL 2024 RX FRANCE today announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to take place 24-27 February 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday 23 February. The inaugural MIP LONDON will take place the same week as the 2025 London TV Screenings and is conceived as complementary to the existing annual gather...

Meetings on the Bridge’s ‘Series on the Bridge’ selection has been announced, part of the 43rd Istanbul Film Festival,

  SERIES ON THE BRIDGE SELECTION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED   To be held from 24 to 26 April as part of the 43rd Istanbul Film Festival, Meetings on the Bridge’s ‘Series on the Bridge’ selection has been announced.   Meetings on the Bridge, with Anadolu Efes as the main supporter, continues to bring together producers, directors and screenwriters from Turkey with international professionals.   Series on the Bridge, sponsored by OGM Pictures, will present 6 s...

Amazon MGM Studios’ THE IDEA OF YOU Closing Night World Premiere at SXSW

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          “THE IDEA OF YOU” WORLD PREMIERE SXSW CLOSING NIGHT  Claudette Godfrey (VP of Film & TV, SXSW), Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick and Gabrielle Union THE IDEA OF YOU is Streaming Globally on Prime Video May 2 In attendance was Director/Producer/Co-Writer Michael Showalter, star and producer Anne Hathaway, stars Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Raymond Cham Jr., Meg Millid...

MAMIFERA Wins SXSW Special Jury Award For Best Performance

                        Mamifera has won the Special Jury Award at SXSW for Maria Rodríguez Soto’s performance. The film is directed by Liliana Torres whose previous credits include Family Tour (San Sebastián International Film Festival premiere) and What Went Wrong? (which had its premiere in the Official Selection of PöFF - at Tallinn Black Nights). Mamifera i...

TOKYO CALLING showcase supported by The Orchard Japan @ SXSW

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Following the TOKYO CALLING showcase at SXSW, TOKYO CALLING will be touring the West Coast with Backdrop Cinderella and GOKUMON. The tour will take place in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.  TOKYO CALLING is a live house circuit festival that started in Tokyo in 2016. It is a festival that spans three days in September every year, featuring approximately 400 artists performing at around 40 venues. The festival attracts 10,000 spectators. Since 2023, we...

Searchlight Pictures' THE GREATEST HITS Premieres at SXSW

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                                                                          Searchlight Pictures' debut of THE GREATEST HITS, which premiered at the festival on Thursday, March 14th. The film comes from Ned Benson (The Disappearance of Elenor Rigby) and features Lucy Boynton (Bohemian ...

AC Milan makes debut appearance at SXSW 2024 bridging football with entertainment

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                                                                     AC Milan - the globally renowned soccer club headquartered in Milan, Italy - made its debut appearance at South by Southwest (SXSW), the internationally renowned festival held annually in Austin, Texas. AC Milan took center stage at the event, ...
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