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Videoex 2022

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During nine days, Videoex presents in its 24th edition more than 150 international and Swiss works. In addition to the extensive competition, it curates retrospectives, special programs, discussions and a supporting program of live acts and installations. Various workshops will introduce adults as well as children and young people to the medium of film. From Switzerland, we will be showing the experimental and Super 8 films of Zurich filmmaker Anka Schmid, which were made in the turbulent 1980s,...

Craft in Focus Festival Call for Entry

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Craft in Focus Festival is looking for films on crafts and craftsmanship from across the globe. Submit your film now, no fees! The third edition of the Craft in Focus international festival will take place in Amsterdam from 25 to 27 September 2015. The festival is organized by the Windy Miller Foundation. Craft in Focus offers inspirational documentary films on crafts and craftsmanship from across the globe, as well as thought-provoking lectures by interesting guest speakers, live wo...

Millenium - Festival international du film documentaire

For its 7th edition, the Millenium Festival invites you to discover the fascinating and intriguing world of documentary movies with a selection of movies that come from all parts of the world. During 9 days, from the 20th to the 28th of March, you will be able to meet directors and discover new intriguing and disturbing movies that allow you to discover another facet of the world. 

The Millenium Festival is above all a place of exchange, solidarity, freedom of speech and thoughts. This edition will host the first Futurology Congress, which purpose will be to tackle the crucial issues of our society thanks to the participation of distinguished speakers and through the eyes of the directors that let us see the beginnings of tomorrow’s world. Be ready to embrace new perspectives…

The screenings will take place in several cinemas in Brussels including the Bozar, the Cinema Galeries and the Cinema Aventure.

EFX Launch at Indonesian Party at the Grand during Cannes 2014

  Tedy Tricahyono Equator Film Expo (March 2015 bin Jakarta) with Wieland Speck (Panorama Berlinale)       ...

MAIKKI KANTOLA: I LEARNT A LOT DURING THE TRAINING IN KHARKIV

Maikki Kantola (Finland), a renowned trainer in the field of animated and documentary films creatoin, shared with the journalists her impressions of working in Kharkiv.  “All the children and youth I met here are very creative and full of energy, however they are patient when creating cartoons as animation is a time-consuming and painstaking process”, - said Maikki Kantola.  Maikki also mentioned that she also gained a lot from the workshops and learnt more about the ...

CIFEJ Board member Maikki Kantola will hold a 5-day workshop on animation for youth in Kharkiv

In September, the CIFEJ Days in Ukraine will be held for the first time during the 5th International Children's Television Festival «Dytiatko» (Days of the International Centre of Films for Children and Youth). Among the activities a 5-day workshop on animation, documentary and short live action for youth in Kharkiv is planned to be hold. A workshop under the guidance of famous  trainer, an expert in children's television and animation, a member of the CIFEJ Board, dir...

TROPFEST Arabia 2013 Filmmaking workshops announced

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  For the third year, we are thrilled to announce the dates and locations of the TROPFEST Arabia 2013 Filmmaking workshops. This year’s road show of Filmmaking workshops will be taking place across the Middle East and North Africa and will start on Tuesday, 30th April in Dubai, followed by Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Jeddah, Amman, Beirut, Baghdad, Kuwait, Cairo, Alexandria, Marrakech and Casablanca. Participation in the workshops is free of charge. The workshops aim at providing aspir...

NIKOLA CHAPELLE WORKSHOP AT ÉCU 2012

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Nikola Chapelle: The role of sound, from pre-production to post-production, is a vital aspect of filmmaking and Nikola Chapelle is here to help in a specifically designed workshop! It will focus on good quality sound mixing to boost the overall impression of a film and provide useful tips and suggestions. So do you dream of establishing a strong director and sound mixer relationship? If so, this workshop is not to be missed! Be sure to head to the Grand Salle at the Action Christine on Sunday ...

PABLO TOURRENC WORKSHOP AT ÉCU 2012

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Pablo Tourrenc: Has the whole process of filming and the production required to lift a film off the ground ever seemed difficult and daunting? Well Pablo Tourrenc is an expert and is here to advise you all about “Hands on Production”! He will give a general overview of what is needed to make a film and the craftsmanship of production, working from the initial script to the completed film. With a host of international and famed clients for music videos, documentaries, TV shows as well as f...

CHARLES WEINSTEIN WORKSHOP AT ÉCU 2012

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Charles Weinstein: Are you an actor in search of improving your craft? Or interested in entering the film industry and eager to get a head start in the industry? Charles Weinstein is providing a workshop for YOU! A film director from New York City and having worked with big names such as Laura Linney, Calista Flockhart and Michael Imperioli at Film Acting Paris (FAP), Weinstein is an expert on coaching aspiring actors in all areas, including castings, screen tests and television and film role...

ANTOINE VAREILLE WORKSHOP AT ÉCU 2012

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  Antoine Vareille 7 Parnassiens Grand Salle April 1st 10:45 – 11:45 Are you interested in the general process of post production editing? Could you benefit from learning more about the work and skill required to make the most of this stage of filmmaking? Antoine Vareille is providing a workshop for exactly that! Using his vast experience from a number of films, including the position of editor-in-chief for the film ‘Fatal’, the TV documentary series ‘Intimate Portra...

Alan Arrivée Workshop at ÉCU 2012

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Alan Arrivée Have you ever had an incredible dream that’s so vivid its practically begging to be turned into a film? Well, Alan Arrivée, a filmmaker and writer is here to help! Best known for the film “Silent Radio” in which he wrote, directed and produced, Arrivée will discuss why we actually believe in our most outlandish dreams while we are dreaming? How is it that the fantastical, unrealistic nature of dreams doesn’t startle us out of our sleep? ...

Meet the directors for Masterclass at Terracotta Festival Sat 7th and Sunday 8th May 2011

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Open to Terracotta Festival ticket holders/ festival pass holders only.Free, registration required. Terracotta Far East Film Festival invites film-makers, film-students and any Asian film goers to attend our Masterclasses with guest directors.   Masterclass with Sam Voutas RED LIGHT REVOLUTION director: "Turn On the Red Light: Marketing Your Concept" - Saturday 7th May 11am -11.50am Join director Sam Voutas in a Masterclass on how he turned his film concept to a reality. The...

Yann Malcor workshop on editing

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Check out some of Yann Malcor’s work! He will be using footage from one of his most recent works called "La Rafle" in order to explain the complex relationship between the director and the editor. Great for aspiring editors as well as directors! His workshop is talking place, Saturday April 2nd 13:05- 14:05 at Action Christine (4, rue Christine, 75006 Paris). /// Visionnez la bande annonce du film “La Rafle” ou Yann Malcor est le monteur! Lors de son ateli...

Mathieu Weschler’s workshop Video Art & Filmmaking

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Interested in finding out how to create your own film by using video game art? From his personal experience of directing, producing and editing his film “The Trashmaster”, Mathieu Weschler will touch upon the dilemas that independent filmmakers often come across. How does one create a film on their own? Why would one want to create a film by using video game art and more specifically by using GTA? How does one create a film without a budget? How does one overcome the difficultie...

Intensive Workshop by IAFT Showcases Latest Techniques and Advancements in RED

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Industry Expert in RED Equipment and Workflow Michael Cioni to Present the Latest in Tapeless Workflow EnvironmentsLos Angeles, March 30, 2010 –The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is proud to present the 2010 RED CAM Intensive Workshop in conjunction with Michael Cioni and LIGHT IRON Digital. Slated to take place April 24th, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, the one-day intensive workshop promises to not only introduce industry professionals to the superiority of the RED tap...

Call For Entries - up and coming filmmakers

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Zagreb Jewish Film Festival is proud to present the 4th edition for young and talented fi lmmakers! STUDENTS OF AUDIO - VISUAL ARTS, AMATEURS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE IN FILM PRODUCTION, SCREENWRITING, DIRECTING, SHOOTING, SOUND PRODUCTION/RECORDING OR EDITING The last edition of the International Talent Workshop has attracted attention of many young filmmakers coming from different countries from all over the world. It has proven to have become a successful educational programme coach...

Sunscreen Film School Presents Acting for the Screen and Film Making Fundamentals

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Sunscreen Film Festival One of the nation's 25 coolest film festivals                                     MovieMaker Magazine   News release December 16 For immediate release     Sunscreen Film School Presents Acting for the Screen and Film Making Fundamentals   Lights….camera…ACTING!   The Sunscreen Film School, education wing of the Sunscreen Film Festival, is p...

FINAL CUT PRO VI WORKSHOP - Charleston International Film Festival - APRIL 8-11, 2010 - AMERICAN THEATER in Downtown Charleston!

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The Charleston International Film Festival FINAL CUT PRO VI WORKSHOP - CENTER FOR THE DOCUMENTARY (April 8-11, 2010 at the American Theater in downtown Charleston)  Do you want to learn some cool new short-cuts and tips for editing with Final Cut Pro?  Could you use a little refresher?  Are you a beginner and want turn your content into a polished masterpiece?  Get your questions and ideas ready for this always packed informative and educational special event! Center for...

Nordic Youth Film Festival - Nuff

Film festival and workshops for young people between 15 and 25 years old.

Based at the youth Culture House TVIBIT in Tromsø, Northern Norway, NUFF has already a 7 year success-story. Started by the wish to support young local filmmakers

NUFF 2007

and to get an idea how our neighbours making film and telling stories discovered NUFF the world of the Youth Cinema. 

The quality of the films increases,the incredible atmosfere of the workshops and the growing network of filmmakers, partners and projects is making NUFF to a unique summer event behind the polar circle under the overwhelming midnight sun.

NUFF offers

  • Nordic film competition
  • International film competition
  • International film workshop
  • International film networkInternational film seminars, discussions and a lot of fun!

With the method of "From the idea to a finished film" in only one week participants learn how to make a movie directly in cooperation with professional filmmakers. 

FANTOCHE International Animation Film Festival

Fantoche is one of the most prominent festival for animation film. With a program containing over 70 events, along with screenings of 220 short and long films from all over the world, the last edition of Fantoche proved to be a great celebration of animated film-making, attracting over 34,000 fans of the genre.
Since its first appearance in 1995, Fantoche offers the best in entertainment for cinema-goers of all ages and brings together visual media from a variety of sectors.

October 19 curtain-raiser for 3rd Eurasia Film Festival in Antalya (Turkey)

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The 3rd International Eurasia Film Festival, curtain-raiser for Turkey's 44th Antalya Film Festival, is all set to open on October 19 and will feature a showcase of much-acclaimed recent films of international origin. Displaying the latest productions and hosting their performers and directors at Antalya, the Eurasia Film Festival covers a line up of highly praised films produced  during the last two years. Awards of US$75,000 and US$25,000 will be granted to the “Best Film” and the ...

Future of Cinema Salon @ Cannes: Interactive Cinema Workshop

Future of Film Salon @ Cannes Interactive Cinema WorkshopShort Film Corner Date & Time: TBD 1 hour From Janet Murray's Holodeck to Lev Manovich's Database Cinema, the interactive narrative represents the "holy grail" of the interactive medium. For some, the pleasure derived from interactive stories is found in the theorizing of them. For others such pleasure has yet to be found in mainstream practice. ...

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