 | NEWSLETTER N° 588: March 1, 2013 |
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__________________________________________ Amour: Festival Darling receives filmfestivals.com best festival film of the year
Filmfestivals.com, close observer of the festival circuit since 1995, announced today that they will honor Michael Hanneke, director of AMOUR with the “Festival Film of the Year Award” which recognizes the outstanding artistic dimensions of the whole project and the extraordinary successful fare on the circuit from Cannes Palme d’Or to 5 Cesar, 4 European Fim Awards, Foreign Language Film Winner at the Oscar, best foreign film at the Golden Globes ... AMPAS 24th Annual New York Oscar Viewing Party
By Maria Esteves – February 26, 2013 AMPAS 24th Annual New York Oscar Viewing Party in celebration of the 85th Academy Awards was held at the iconic restaurant DANIEL, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the private event for East Coast Academy members, prior Oscar winners, Oscar nominees, and industry executives included a creative cocktail reception, an award winning French cuisine dinner by chef Daniel Boulud, and live broadcas... Argo, Life of Pi and Les Miserables Top Winners at the 85th Oscars
By Maria Esteves - February 25, 2013 The 85th Oscar Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.) for outstanding film achievements of 2012 hosted by Seth MacFarlane commenced Sunday, February 24, 2013, 8:00pm ET at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center, California, and aired live with 40 million viewers worldwide. The Oscars celebrated James Bond 007 50th Anniversary with two James Bond theme performances by Dame Shirley Bassey (Goldfinger... Argo wins best film at the Oscars
Ben Affleck's Iran rescue thriller "Argo" which premiered in Toronto has won best picture at the 85th Academy Awards over Spielberg's Lincoln, one of several surprises at the ceremony. Observers believed Affleck would also win the Best Director trophy, but Ang Lee received his second Oscar in that category after his first claim to that honour with Brokeback Mountain in 2005. Daniel Day-Lewis made Oscar history and won his third Best Actor trophy for his portrayal o... __________________________________________ Strategic Partners shines spotlight on India and the United Kingdom at 16th annual event, Sept. 12-15 in Halifax
Strategic Partners, one of the world’s top co-production/co-financing markets focusing on feature film, TV and multiplatform fiction, shines the spotlight on India and for the second year in row, the United Kingdom at the 16th annual event, September 12-15 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. "Strategic Partners’ spotlight on India and the UK is timely,” said Laura Mackenzie, Director, Strategic Partners. “Mom... FMX 2013 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia
April 23-26, Stuttgart, Germany February 27, 2013. Two months before FMX opens its doors, Europe's most influential Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia is pleased to announce that two Pixar films are part of the FMX Conference program. Firstly, the Director and Scriptwriter Saschka Unseld presents his latest work, the Pixar animated short The Blue Umbrella, in Stuttgart. Furthermore, newly-awarded Oscar winner Brave has been confirmed for a presentation. In ... FIFF announces complete line up of the 27th edition
Twelve films are in competition in this year’s Fribourg International Film Festival edition (March 16 - 23, 2013) and are vying for the FIFF’s most prestigious award, the Regard d’Or, which carries a prize of CHF 30,000. Once again this year, productions of notable current interest have been selected from the regions in which the FIFF has traditionally been focussed. This year’s competition draws in works from Latin America, th... Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) previews and highlights
Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) is welcoming a stellar ensemble of film talent to its 30th edition not only lighting up the Festival’s screens, but also the red carpets and stages, this coming March 1 – 10. Internationally acclaimed directors attending the 30th Miami International Film Festival include: Lasse Hallström, Fernando Trueba, Matteo Garrone, Pablo Trapero, Susan Seidelman, George Sluizer, Zhang Yan, Chris Sanders, Kirk de Micco,... 2nd Argentine Film Festival, London will expand to 3 venues
Following the sell-out success of its first edition last year, the 2nd Argentine Film Festival, London will take place this coming April 17th – 21st, and will expand to 3 venues: Ritzy Cinema, Hackney Picturehouse and Cineworld Haymarket. The festival, which launches on Malbec World Day April 17th, will continue with the Ritzy as its flagship venue, where it will screen an expanded programme of 10 outstanding contempora... Tarantino's Madsen on International Film Festival FEST
The famous American actor and poet Michael Madsen, the famous Mr. Blond in Reservoir dogs and Sainveider in Tarantino's Kill Bill 2 opens the 41st International Film Festival in Belgrade, Serbia. As a star actor of one of festival premiers this year, a film directed by Serbian filmmaker Zoran Lisinac, Along The Roadside he presented Hollywood very much presented on FEST 2013. The Festival lots only big names and celebrities, along with the red carpet, this year presents a great... Top Seven Documentaries on Magnificent 7
There are documentary film festivals in Belgrade, Serbia but I think many people like Magnificent 7 Film Festival , which 2013 showed once more that quality that is above quantity with only 7 worldwide important documentaries in the selection of Danish doc industry veteran Tue Steen Müller and selector for the festivals DOCS Barcelona, DOK Leipzig, Damascus . And teaching in his the film school Zelig in Bolzano in Italy etc. It is worth mentioning that Müller&rs... NociCortinfestival calls Hollyshorts
The Nocicinema Association is now accepting submissions for the 8th edition of Nocicortinfestival. This year’s edition of our international short-film festival has several exciting features. Your short-film, sent before May 27st 2013, will have a chance to be screened at the HollyShorts Film Festival, one of the American Film Industry’s premier short-film festivals, held annually in Hollywood, California. All short-films submitted to NociCortin... _________________________________________________ Silver Linings Playbook Best Film of the Year!
Silver Linings Playbook ' Inspite of the Oscars, this is the Best Movie of the Year! Forget the Oscars. This is easily the best movie of the year. And Bradley Cooper is easily the Best Actor, and the amazing ‘discovery’ of the year. What an awesome performance, as the crazy, volatile, sensitive, loving, confused ‘bi-polar’ . There are so many such ... The Application Round for the Berlinale Residency 2013 Is Now Open
The first Berlinale Residency just closed successfully during this year’s Berlin International Film Festival with the presentation of the selected projects by Matías Bize, Rebecca Daly, Samuel Maoz, Raya Martin, Rafi Pitts and Sacha Polak. And now the fellowship programme is again inviting filmmakers from around the world to apply for a three-month stay in Berlin. The “Berlin 24/7” programme Berlinale Residency supports auteur filmmakers who have already... Annapolis Film Festival Presents Amazing Slate of Films: more than 55 visiting filmmakers coming to town!
The Annapolis Film Festival, which will turn downtown Annapolis into Hollywood on the Chesapeake from March 21 to 24, firmed up its slate of more than 90 films. The films, features and shorts, narratives and documentaries, will be shown at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts,, St. John’s College, Banneker-Douglass Museum, St. Anne’s Church, and Bay Theatre from 7 pm on Thursday night to 8 pm on Sunday night. Opening the Festival is the mid-Atlantic premiere of the ne... Interview with Oscar Nominated "War Witch" Director
War Witch, Opens in NYC, March 1st Komona (Rachel Mwanza) is only 12 years old when she is kidnapped by rebel soldiers and enslaved to a life of guerrilla warfare in the African jungle. Forced to commit unspeakable acts of brutality, she finds hope for survival in protective, ghost-like visions (inspiring a rebel chief to anoint her “War Witch”), and in a tender relationship with a fellow soldier named Magician (Serge Kanyinda). Together, they manage to escape the rebels&r... __________________________________________ Steven Spielberg will be returning to Cannes as Jury President of the 66th Festival de Cannes “My admiration for the steadfast mission of the Festival to champion the international language of movies is second to none. The most prestigious of its kind, the festival has always established the motion picture as a cross cultural and generational medium.” Taking over the reins from the Italian Nanni Moretti, American director and producer Steven Spielberg agrees to head up the jury of the 66th Cannes Film Festival taking place May 15-26 this year. “As th... Diaspora and Armenia: interview with Atom Egoyan
Parallel Section | Diaspora - Atom Egoyan and Armenia «The point of view of exiled filmmakers is romantic by nature.» Interview: Thierry Jobin with Atom Egoyan What films do exiled communities and their children enjoy watching in order to reflect on where they come from? Following cartoonist Patrick Chappatte and his Lebanese roots, the Diaspora section is making a foray into Armenian territory accompanied by Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan.... Todd Kwait new Executive Director the Ohio Independent Film Festival
Independent Pictures, the parent organization of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, announces the creation and implementation of a new top position in the organization. Long standing board member and local filmmaker Todd Kwait has been named to the position of Executive Director with unanimous support. Mr. Kwait has a distinguished record of success as a business executive, a lawyer, a documentary filmmaker and a record producer. A dynamic and creative leader, Todd personifies the business mana...
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The Application Round for the Berlinale Residency 2013 Is Now Open
The first Berlinale Residency just closed successfully during this year’s Berlin International Film Festival with the presentation of the selected projects by Matías Bize, Rebecca Daly, Samuel Maoz, Raya Martin, Rafi Pitts and Sacha Polak. And now the fellowship programme is again inviting filmmakers from around the world to apply for a three-month stay in Berlin. The “Berlin 24/ | Filmmakers subscribe to the FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: monthly festival email update of festival calling.
Hollyshorts calling for entries The 9th Annual Festival will take place 15 - 25, August 2013
The 9th Annual Festival will take place August 2013. Early bird Deadline: Feb. 8, 2013, $40 4th Annual New Media Film Festival
Las Vegas Film Festival Calling for entries
NociCortinfestival | International Short Film Festival calling for shorts
WANTED - 100 filmmakers - AMAZING THAILAND FILM CHALLENGE  Come to Thailand and make a short film! 100 filmmakers wanted with the imagination, creativity and resourcefulness to make a film in a new and amazing country. We welcome filmmakers from all over the world. This is an official event, part of the Thailand International Destination Film Festival. We are celebrating Thailand's contribution to the international film industry, which has been highlighted in recent years by films as diverse as 'Hangover 2', "The Impossible', 'Bangkok Dangerous', and 'Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason'. APPLY ONLINE 2013 Palm Springs International ShortFest: offers reduce rate for filmfestivals.com readers, SUBMIT by April 8th
4th Annual VEGAS INDIE FILM FEST! (VIFF!) - Call for entries!4th Annual VEGAS INDIE FILM FEST! (VIFF!) May 1 to 8, 2013Las Vegas, Nevada: Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Webisodes & Scripts! We are now accepting entries in all categories for the 2013 Las Vegas International Film Festival. We accept both domestic and international submissions. Extended Submission Deadline - April 15, 2013 "Professional Industry Feedback Available"Click submit, to find out more!
9e édition de Cinémondes, le festival international du film indépendant de Lille Steven Spielberg présidera le Jury du 66e Festival de Cannes La Porte du paradis de Michael Cimino, en ressortie nationale Palmarès du Festival International du Film d’Environnement PHILIPPE GARREL invité d'honneur du 24e festival THÉÂTRES AU CINÉMA Paris International Film Festival on Human Rights CINEJAZZ - Festival International du Cinéma et du Jazz seconde édition en Novembre prochain
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