The Short Film Corner May 13 - 22, 2009 Call for Entries - Click here Deadline for submission is April 18, 2009. Contact Information: Paris offices until May 1, 2009 Short Film Corner - Festival de Cannes 3 rue Amélie 75007 Paris - France 33 (0)1 53 59 61 30 33 (0)1 53 59 61 53 sfc2009@festival-cannes.fr Management Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director Project Manager: Alice Kharoubi Assistants : Virginny Tassart Ali Khechen Augustine Aldighieri ...

Film Independent announced today that Rebecca Yeldham is joining the organization as the Director of the Los Angeles Film Festival, effective immediately. Rachel Rosen serves as Director of Programming for Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film Festival, and had been working with Film Independent’s Senior Director Sean McManus as interim Co-Directors during the search for a new Festival Director. “Rebecca has a wide range of experience in the industry and she’s an inspiring leader -...

The Newport International Film Festival has announced an exciting new partnership with The Museum of Modern Art, featuring a special selection of films from the Museum’s annual exhibition To Save and Project: The MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation. The announcement was made by NIFF Executive Director, Jennifer Maizel at a NIFF benefit event in Newport on Saturday night (3/7).The NIFF will present its annual Claiborne Pell Tribute Award at the 2009 Festival (Senator Pell of Rhode...

The San Francisco Film Society announced today that Robert Redford will be the recipient of the Peter J. Owens Award to be presented at the 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival (April 23 - May 7). The Owens Award, named for the longtime San Francisco benefactor of arts and charitable organizations and Film Society board member, honors an actor whose work exemplifies brilliance, independence and integrity. The award will be presented to Redford at Film Society Awards Night on Thursday, ...

The 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival (April 23 - May 7) will open with Peter Bratt's stirring second feature, La Mission, a compelling redemptive drama about the powerful ties of family and community. La Mission will screen at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 23 at the historic Castro Theatre. Peter Bratt, cast members Benjamin Bratt, Erika Alexander, Jeremy Ray Valdez and many members of the film's local crew are expected to attend the lively hometown premiere and festivities. The celebra...

Cinequest Film Festival 19 delivered on its commitment to transform lives and serve more during a challenging economy. Record audiences, 81,000 strong, filled spectacular venues and connected with 605 artists and innovators from 44 countries. Record submissions and media coverage attracted premium Maverick cinema and technologies. 72 World and U.S. Premieres combined with Cinequest trademark Film & Innovation Forums to transform lives and careers. Additionally, 1,500 elementary to college studen...

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL & FILM MARKET June 23 – 29, 2009   Call for Entries Regular Deadline: March 27, 2009 Late Deadline: April 24, 2009 Online entry form Contact Info   For more information contact: Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 1700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 3 Palm Springs, California 92262 USA Tel: (760) 322-2930 Fax: (760) 322-4087 Website: www.psfilmfest.org E-mai...

 The Short Film Corner May 13 - 22, 2009 Call for Entries - Click here Deadline for submission is April 18, 2009. Contact Information: Paris offices until May 1, 2009 Short Film Corner - Festival de Cannes 3 rue Amélie 75007 Paris - France 33 (0)1 53 59 61 30 33 (0)1 53 59 61 53 sfc2009@festival-cannes.fr Management Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director Project Manager: Alice Kharoubi Assistants : Virginny Tassart Ali Khechen Augustine Aldighi...

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL & FILM MARKET June 23 – 29, 2009   Call for Entries Regular Deadline: March 27, 2009 Late Deadline: April 24, 2009 Online entry form Contact Info   For more information contact: Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 1700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 3 Palm Springs, California 92262 USA Tel: (760) 322-2930 Fax: (760) 322-4087 Website: www.psfilmfest.org E-mail: info@p...

 The Short Film Corner May 13 - 22, 2009 Call for Entries - Click here Deadline for submission is April 18, 2009. Contact Information: Paris offices until May 1, 2009 Short Film Corner - Festival de Cannes 3 rue Amélie 75007 Paris - France 33 (0)1 53 59 61 30 33 (0)1 53 59 61 53 sfc2009@festival-cannes.fr Management Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director Project Manager: Alice Kharoubi Assistants : Virginny Tassart Ali Khechen Augustine Aldighieri Websi...

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) today announced record sales for the first day of public ticket sales for the 33rd Hong Kong International Film Festival. A record 19,559 tickets were sold on Sunday, March 1, 2009, the first day tickets were made available for public booking. The transactions represented a 34% increase from the first day figures of last year's festival, and are the highest recorded sales figure in the 33-year history of the festival. All ticket...

A record 19,559 tickets were sold on Sunday, March 1, 2009, the first day tickets were made available for public booking. The transactions represented a 34% increase from the first day figures of last year’s festival, and are the highest recorded sales figure in the 33-year history of the festival. All ticket sales were made online through the new 33rd HKIFF website.“We are delighted to see such an incredible response to this year’s festival programming,” said SHAW Soo-wei, Executive Dir...

THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL April 23-27, 2009   Call for Entries Late submission deadline is January 21, 2009 Download the entry form Contact Info Palm Beach International Film Festival 289 Via Naranjas Royal Palm Plaza, Suite #48 Boca Raton, Florida 33432 USA Phone: +1 561-362-0003 Fax: +1 561-362-0035 info@pbifilmfest.org Executive Director: Randi Emerman Festival Coordinator: Laurie Wein Public Relations: Kelley-Grace Communicat...

The European Independent Film Festival 2009 March 2009 Call for Entries - Click here The final submission deadline is December 15th, with a late deadline at January 15th 2009 Organiser Contact Information: The European Independent Film Festival 2007 ECU Film Festival 80 rue Legendre 75017, Paris France   E-mail info@ecufilmfestival.com Executive Branch Jean-Marie Allin Scott Hillier 2007 Selection Committee Scott H...

By Maria Esteves - February 12, 2009 The 13th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) 2009, Opening Night NY Premiere of ZRUBAVEL, directed by Shmuel Beru was held at the Center For Jewish History, Thursday, February 5, 7:00 PM.  A special performance by Israeli actress/singer "Meskie" and Q&A session with director Shmuel Beru preceded the Opening Night Reception. Presented by the American Sephardi Federation/Sephardic House and Yeshiva University Museum; sponsored by...

   Oh Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey! Toni Basil's song played in my head all day and for good reason, I was planning on spending the night with Mickey Rourke.  Me and about 2,500 other people.Roger Durling, Executive Director of The Santa Barbara International Film Festival was a frontrunner in recognizing the resurrected career of Mickey-where’ve-you-been-Rourke and swooped in to honor him for his heartbreaking performance in The Wrestler...

2009 IFFS Europe Opening Keynote Presentations Marco Müller Director Venice International Film Festival Wieland Speck Director of Panorama Berlin International Film Festival Tuesday, April 7, 2009 8:30 am Registration Opens 9:15 am Opening Remarks by Conference Chair 9:30 am - 10:30 am Dynamic Programming   Year round programming, migrating content to the web and extending audience reach are all critical programming issues. Once your festival ha...

Multiple Academy Award® winning director, producer, actor and composer Clint Eastwood has been selected to receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s highest honor, The Lucky Brand® Modern Master Award, it was announced by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. The Tribute will take place on Thursday, January 29, at the historic Arlington Theatre.The Lucky Brand® Modern Master Award is the highest honor presented by SBIFF. Established in 1995, it was created to honor an indivi...

  If you don’t know Danny Boyle or his films by now, you don’t know what you’re missing.  Today is a unique day here in the SB Festival Hood with a complete Retrospective of the incredible work of filmmaker Danny Boyle, including Millions, Sunshine, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later and the newly acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire.  This morning the Metro 4 screened Millions, with the aforementioned films to follow, check www.sbiff.org for schedule times.  Saturated in brilliant color, spec...

By Maria Esteves - May 23, 2007 THE GODFATHER OF DISCO, directed by Gene Graham will have its N.Y. Premiere at NewFest 2007: The 19th Annual New York LGBT Film Festival on Friday, June 1, 5:45 p.m., and Saturday, June 2, 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Loews 34th St Theater. Winner of the 2007 Emerging Filmmakers Award, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, THE GODFATHER OF DISCO will also screen at the 20th Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Saturday, June 2, 2007, 4:00...