SATIS trade Show in Paris (18-20 October) has offered its visitors an unparalleled programme of content created in HD, in the presence of film crews.Feature length films / corporate films / Ads / Concerts / Short films...will be on show for you in the HD screening area.Non stop programming in a state of the art theatre offers scores od daily extracts of footage shot in HD, some of which are shown in full length.October 19 the HD day wrapped with a lavish party of 1000 sponsored by all key HD pla...
THE EUREKA! INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is the FIRST nonpartisan political film festival in NYC history. The program features over 40 politically inspired films from all over the world, representing views from the Left, the Right, and everything in between. With a line-up of exciting fiction films, documentaries, and animated shorts (including films that are both serious and humorous in nature), this festival offers something for everyone! In addition, Eureka! will host three panel discussions w...
The 16th Vermont International Film Festival, October 13 -16, 2005, was held in downtown Burlington. It wrapped announcing its awards. The Vermont International Film Festival celebrates the independent spirit of films by providing a forum for stories dealing with issues of global concern. This year the Festival will feature more than 60 compelling films with distinctive styles, techniques and structures, ranging from social commentaries, travel diaries, and political tracts, to experimental sh...
22nd Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival8th - 13th November 2005THE PROGRAMME IN BRIEF233 current films and videos from 31 countries; among them one third are premieres. More than 100 directors and artists are expected to come to Kassel for the presentation and discussion of their works.EXHIBITION MONITORING„you cannot remain indifferent“ 5 film installations by Rosa Barba 16 media installations by 16 artists from 5 countries. VIDEO REPORTINGFilms, lectures und discussions. DOKFEST LO...
The 11th Annual International Family Film Festival is a Wrap! The Festival officially closed for the year on October 1, 2005 at the Valencia Hyatt Hotel where over 150 atendees honored Henry Selick with the Friz Award and Lou Florimonte with the Film Excellence Award. The Award Show crowd also celebrated the Finalist Films and the Winning Films in each of the Festival's categories. This award-winning group of films were selected from the 84 films in competition. The Finalists and the Winners ...
6th Annual Sound Unseen Festival October 7 -16A one-of-a-kind festival for all of you music junkies! Whether it's rock n' roll, the blues, jazz, punk, experimental, electronic, folk, bluegrass, local, soul, funk, reggae and of course, the unexplainable - this festival is sure to quench any appetite.Loads of films about music, including a couple for the kids (5,000 Fingers of Dr. T; The Point) - so take a peek through - keep an eye out for the marquee programs (DJ Spooky, Christian Marclay, Skolt...
What? Nothing ever happens in Reading, PA you say?This October 14th & 15th the What? Film Festival! is screening 6+ hours of international film & video shorts interspersed with 4+ hours of engaging live music inside the 024ARTS GALLERY!The What? Film Festival! is a subterranean bacchanal of audio-visual delights. In other words, it’s a weekend of irregular music and skewed movies in an unusual atmosphere. Neo-Pangea's hare-brained festival will feature two blocks of short films as well as two ...
Save the date for the 2005 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF), November 6-13 at Cleveland Public Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. The OIFF is one of the leading independent film events in Ohio; the 2005 OIFF will mark the organization's 19th festival. Like many festivals, the Ohio Independent Film Festival is a curated and internationally recognized line-up of first-class independent films from around the world. "(The OIFF) was truly an experience where you knew that you were in the company of the...
This year’s jury for the Dragons & Tigers Award at Vancouver International Film Festival was made up of David Bordwell (USA), Li Cheuk-To (Hong Kong) and Gerwin Tamsma (The Netherlands). They have selected Ox Hide by LIU Jiayin from China as winner of the 2005 Dragons & Tigers The film is a bold effort that shows astonishing confidence in both dramatic and stylistic choices made by the filmmaker. Ms Liu treats her own family life with insight, humour and clear-sightedness. Amongst other virt...
4th Annual Bare Bones Script-2-Screen Film Festival Oct 13-16, 2005 in TulsaWith music, movies, dancers, singers, actors, screenwriters, directors, producers, parties and more, it’s the place to meet the next crop of ‘who’s who in the movie biz’. With, actors, screenwriters, producers and directors from 24 states in attendance it’s going to be an incredible time to network and get your ‘groove on’.Plus you’ll get a chance to meet JUDY LANE, Tulsa’s very own Film and Music ...
– PortugalIn The Darkness of the Night by Canijo– SpainObaba by Armendáriz- ItalyPrivate by Saverio Costanzo – FinlandMother of Mine by Klaus - BelgiumL'Enfant by Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne- HongrieFateless by Lajos– FranceJoyeux Noël by Christian Carion– PolandKomornik – Germany/AustriaHidden - Caché– NorwayKissed By Winter– SwedenZozo – DenmarkAdam’s Apples – SwitzerlandWinter without a fire ...
GUIDING LIGHTS In Partnership with SKILLSET Would you benefit from individual support from an established film industry pro?This new initiative (in the UK) is meant for those who got the talent and the passion but need the contacts to get a solid foothold in the industry or need a helping hand to make the next crucial step in their career? GUIDING LIGHTS is looking for 25 film industry professionals in the early stages of their careers.Successful applicants will be matched with high profile prac...
Film Independent’s First Annual Filmmaker Forum. Established indie filmmakers share their secrets—and past mistakes—to arm you for the festival circuit and beyond. Experts tell you who needs to see your film, when to show it, and how to create a buzz around it. Get the tools you need now. Topics: Keynote: You Made It, Now Sell It Festival Prep: How to Spend Your Money - Part 1: Your Friends and Enemies and How to Tell Them Apart - Part 2: Creating A Buzz: Nobody Will See it If They Don’t...
41th INTERCOM COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCEDINTERCOM, the International Communications Film & Video Competition, has announced the winners of its 2005 competition.The Gold Hugo, INTERCOM’s top prize, has been awarded to When You Say Four Thousand Goodbyes, directed by Jim Fahy. The documentary tells the remarkable story of Dr. Mike Meegan, who has spent 25 years working to better life in African villages. Aside from being the story of a remarkable man, the film sheds light on the continent’...
Bend - the second annual Bend film Festival wrapped on Sunday with an awards gala that presented over $20,000 in cash prizes to independent filmmakers. Top honors went to Hank Rogersons “Shakespeare behind Bars” which follows a group of convicts who stage Shakespeare's play “The Tempest” and chronicles their growth as they produce the play.The audience award is funded by a percentage of ticket sales and will net the documentary film “The Real Dirt on Farmer John’ over $7500 . The fil...
Sheffield International Documentary FestivalAnnounces Q&A Line-UpThe 12th Sheffield International Documentary Festival, the UK’s premiere event for documentary film, offers aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals the opportunity to network with some of the most influential figures working in the media today. As well as showcasing over 75 new films, the Festival features a comprehensive schedule of sessions, masterclasses & lectures hosted by a variety of renowned guest speakers.The Fest...
The 10th PUSAN Int'l Film Festival, which will celebrate its 10th year anniversary edition from October 6th through 14th, has confirmed its official jury members. For the New Currents, the only competitive section dedicated to discovering new talents of Asian cinema, world’s renowned Abbas KIAROSTAMI will be serving as president of the jury
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2005 Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival’s “Pages to Pictures ” Short Script Contest! With kudos and thanks to all who entered this unique competition, the Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival (T-RIFF) has announced the winner, finalists and those who made honorable mention. Congratulations to Wendy Whitbeck and all of you who placed in this competition! Wendy’s short script will be produced during the festival and screened at our premiere venue, Sand Harbor Starlight Amphitheater, ...
The six major Hollywood studios, hoping to gain more control over their technological destiny, have agreed to jointly finance a multimillion-dollar research laboratory to speed the development of new ways to fight movie pirates.The new nonprofit consortium will be called Motion Picture Laboratories Inc ( MovieLabs) and will be operationnal later this year. MovieLabs will have a budget of more than $30 million for its first two years. "We're not going to research how to make certain types of movi...
On the 17th and 18th of September, the Paroniana Library, Rieti will host the International Conference Translating Voices, Translating Regions. The conference will deal with two themes: Translating Regionalised Literature: theory, practice, case-studies and Dubbing: Meta-language of European Cinema and Audiovisuals, within the perspective of a development in support of the circulation of European cinema and audiovisuals. Directed and organised by Federico Federici of the French Department, Unive...
The 5th annual Shriekfest Film Festival (a celebration for filmmakers and screenwriters of all ages) will take place at Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose in Hollywood, CA (From the 101 freeway, take the Gower exit South to Melrose, go Left and the studios will be on the right across from Paramount Studios) there is plenty of street parking and a paid parking structure The fest will kick off with a panel of horror filmmakers September 10th sponsored by LA Indie Film Group, then continue with an openin...
The "Arca Cinema Giovani" announced three awards that will be presented tomorrow at the Golden Lion ceremony: Prize for the movie that has best treated the theme "Passagi d'Occidente: encounters, diversities, contrasts": Fernando Meirelles's The Constant Gardener, "for having chosen such a difficult and up-to-date subject; for the intense elaborated artistic direction." (France/Germany, 2005) Prize for Best Italian Film: Cristina Comencini's Don't Tell, "for having harmonized the stories of eve...
Daniel Goudineau will take over from Véronique Cayla as Managing Director under Gilles Jacob leadership and Presidence he will work in cunjunction with Thierry Fremeaux the Artistic Director.Daniel once VP at local CNC Film Institute is a former manging director of TV5 TV channel.Véronique took the Managing Directorjob at CNC Centre National du Cinéma....
Set in the gaudy, Thatcherite 1980s, this underworld yarn - a confident follow-up to Love's acclaimed Football Factory- follows the adventures of Frankie (Danny Dyer), a decent, if naïve lad from South London, who after carrying a suitcase filled with cash to Malaga, finds himself seduced by the lifestyle of the various petty crims living there. Taken under the wing of Charlie, he prospers - but temptation beckons, in the barely-dressed form of Carly (Georgina Chapman), who also happens t...
