Presented by New York’s Israel Film Center with funding from Carole Zabar, the Other Israel Film Festival was held at the New York Jewish Community Center with support from numerous small partners from November 2-9.  The guiding themes of the fest: film, change, action reflect the transformational philosophy of the festival ever since its establishment in 2007. Among the more than 60 Jewish film festivals in the United States the Other Israel Film Festival is unique because of its focus on the Israeli and Palestinian societies and other minority groups in Israel. This orientation entails a programmatic concentration on human rights and minority issues, changing relations between Arab / Palestinian and Israeli populations. It includes evolving policies towards minority groups, immigration issues and the influence of socioeconomic changes on the relationship between minority groups and Israel’s population and policy making institutions.

The visual media of film and television programs in documentary and fictional formats serve to enlighten the audience and were reinforced by post screening Q & A sessions and special events.  This entailed the questioning of assumptions and acquisition of new information about the Israeli and Arab / Palestinian societies and the future status of the Palestinian population which now makes up 20% of Israel’s population.  There is no question that the provision of new and controversial knowledge is necessary and shapes opinions and that the transmission belt of information through visual media is essential in our image leaden society. But the question remains how much of an impact critical visual media have on actions which remedy stated problems. It seems that over the last years the support for a Palestinian state by Israelis has weakened and the quest for more settlement space and a greater Israel has grown.

Palestine.Net,  Anat Tel Menelovich, 2017    As in other societies, the use of social media has grown rapidly among Israelis and Arabs and Palestinians. Focusing on Palestinians, Menelovich shows in this documentary that the physical boundaries of the occupied Palestinian territory have been circumvented by the application of social media. Communication and transmission of news has become instantaneous and any event can be edited according to the film maker’s political convictions and transmitted in real time. Oppression of Palestinians can be shown in vivid colors and potential terrorism expanded by teaching through social media how to use knives or vehicles to kill Israelis, the enemy.  There are some voices of moderation suggesting that neither Israelis nor Palestinians have a right to the land they occupy but social media contributes more to the separation of their life spheres and may in part account for the fact that only a few Israelis and Arabs embrace reconciliation as a goal.

A Land Without Borders, Michael Alalu & Nir Baram, 2017   In A Land Without Borders, Baram investigates a possible solution to the Palestinian Israeli conflict through in depth interviews with Palestinians and Jewish settlers which he carried out in his trips to the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Coming from a well-known liberal family active in politics, Baram’s discussions and background knowledge provide sobering answers. For Palestinians the 1948 expulsion of 700,000 people from their homes remains a traumatic experience much more so than the 1967 defeat and the occupation of Palestinian territories and East Jerusalem.  The Oslo peace process has failed, and the United States is held responsible for allowing the creeping takeover of Palestinian land which now has 600,000 settlers on the West Bank and East Jerusalem.  This occupation is eroding democratic processes and amounts to an ethnic cleaning that has been a continuous process ever since 1948 and is also exemplified by the current destruction of Bedouin villages in the Negev to create space for new settlements.  If there were to be change it needs to start from the grass roots but most Israelis do not care about Palestinians. The prospects for their future are grim and the two states solution seems illusionary.  

The Field, Mordechai Vardi, 2017   Vardi’s documentary about the Palestinian Center for Nonviolence established by Ali Awwad on his family’s land at the Gush Etzion Junction between Jerusalem and Hebron illustrates an attempt to reconcile on the grassroots level Palestinians and local settlers. From Awwad’s perspective violence breeds violence generating the hate both groups have developed. A dialogue can be established if the victims on both sides are brought together and a human link is developed. Communication is possible if they can detach themselves from the mantle of victimhood. Awwad suggests that justice resides in the individual and cannot be imposed from the outside.  There is a need to recognize specific circumstances of the other side. For example, Palestinian women suffer from a double oppression as imposed by the male hierarchy they live under and the occupation by Israel. Both sides can only communicate in a meaningful way if they change the dominant narratives. For the settler it is the notion that God gave them the land, for the Palestinian the conviction that the land has been theirs forever.  The Center has brought together thousands of individuals. In the Q&A period Ali Awwad was asked how many Israelis share his view and he estimated that about one percent agrees with him.

Your Honor, Television Drama, 3 episodes, Ron Nimio     The teenage son of a prominent judge running for higher office accidentally kills with his father’s car the son of a local mafia lord and his desperate father tries to cover up the accident with the help of his wife and a friend, a Bedouin police officer who he had trained.  The series is produced in two parts with 12 episodes each and has been acquired for adaptation by the US, Italy, France, Germany and other countries.  This clear headed description of the Israeli criminal justice system has a concise script, with fast moving actions, outstanding acting, and superb cinematography.  The series meets the Other Israel Film Festival’s perspective by integrating minority and social issues in its story of crime and corruption inspired, according to Ron Nimio, by U.S. President Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu. Elements of  Israel’s ongoing socio-political reality  are essential parts of the story such as the discriminations of Bedouins, crimes, poverty and violence in Arab town sections , the under policing of these sections, decline of social structures, distrust by minorities of the police, existence of parallel authority structures with Bedouins living by their ow set of rules, depiction of both a Bedouin and a  white mafia clan, as well as  Sephardic and Ashkenazi  characters written into the script.

The Other Israel Film Festival has become a valuable addition to New York film festivals providing an important voice to the critical Israel Palestine debate.

Claus Mueller     filmexchange@gmail.com

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Happy

The Good Agent

Hush Hush

Ctrl-Z

Ingenue-ish

The Expedition: Mars 2030

Valkommen

My Irnik

The Pooka

Never Better

Clarity

Memories of Miss O'Keeffe

Xavier Corbero: Portrait of an Artist in Winter

VOLA

The Driver Is Red

IMPERATIVE SHIFT ~Fukushima, Tip of the Iceberg~

NEAR CHANGE

THE PECULIAR ABILITIES OF MR MAHLER

ECKHARDT

STATE OF EMERGENCY MOTHER******!

Control

The Only Ones

Heath Takes a Trip

Good Morning

Troll Inc.

Letter

Picture Wheel

Nine Minutes

VIF

Wyrm

MONDAY

Lost Crops

The Tree Prophet

soybean oil errands

Dear Sister

For the eighteenth year, the Nihilist Cultural Foundation presents the Nihilist International Film Festival.  This year’s evening of films will be presented at the Echo Park Film Center.  The show will start at 8:30 pm on Friday, December 15. The festival includes two hours of short films from around the country and around the world.  The films range from troubling to hilarious, from profound to completely silly.  Pretty much, something for everyone (except children and clergy).

Festival Director Elisha Shapiro commented, “Since 1999, we have been doing this film festival.  And if there’s one thing nihilists like, it’s tradition…a tradition of twisted, offensive art that makes you laugh.”

As a special feature, all those who bring their own televisions and arrive fifteen minutes early will be able to include their appliances in the traditional ritual Blessing of the Televisions.

Nihilist Film Festival director Elisha Shapiro is a Los Angeles-based conceptual artist.  He is known for presenting the 1984 Nihilist Olympics and the 1999 Nihilism Expo.  He was also the Nihilist Party candidate for Governor in 2006, for President in 1988, and for LA county sheriff in 1992. Most recently, Shapiro appeared as The Funniest Nihilist in the LA Fringe Festival.

The Echo Park Film Center is located at 1200 N. Alvarado Street in Silverlake. Nihilist Christmas Special ticket prices are only 99 cents. More information is available at the Nihilists Corner website:  www.nihilists.net and www.echoparkfilmcenter.org/cinema/schedule.html.

NEW DATES

When I started the festival back in 2006, I had intended to launch it as part of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations happening worldwide.

However, it was impossible to hold the event on this day due to conflicts with other programs occurring in Miami.

I’m very happy that with this move to New York, we can include WIFF as part of IWD as originally intended.

 20 - 26 November 2017

The complete program of the 33rd interfilm – International Short Film Festival Berlin is available online– view the timetable.

This year the 33rd International Short Film Festival interfilm Berlin expects a total audience of more than 20,000 to attend the festival from the 20th to the 26th of November. Over 500 films from almost 80 countries showcase the tremendous diversity of international short film. Prizes to the tune of 32,000 euros will be conferred in six competitions. Meet us on Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

- Screenings at 8 locations - more here
- Events at the legendary Volksbühne theatre include Beckett on Film (on Thursday), eject_XX (on Friday), Sound & Vision (on Saturday)
- Don't miss the extraordinary screening at Zeiss Großplanetarium in the dome: 360 Degrees - Virtual Reality meets Full Dome
 

Two online audience award competitions on realeyz.de

Ready to view now: Highlights of the renowned Confrontations and Green Film competitions can be watched in advance as part of the online contest. Watch short films, vote for your favourite and be in the running to win great prizes on realeyz.de until the 24th of November! Click here for the Confrontations Online Award, and here for the Green Film Online Award.

Prominent guests at this year’s interforum in masterclasses, workshops and Script Pitch

Of the 700 accreditated guests anticipated at interfilm, 300 are international. A star-studded cast will also be present at interforum, our industry platform for the exchange between international festival guests, Berlin filmmakers and the audience: We’re thrilled to welcome notable personalities from the film world to lead the diverse range of masterclasses, film talks and workshops!

Obama’s Principal Videographer Hope Hall gives a masterclass and workshop

Hope Hall accompanied Barack Obama as Principal Presidential Videographer for 6 of his 8 years in office. Already known for her documentary film work, Barack Obama hired Hall to work on his campaign for more tolerance and inclusion and she released weekly videos from both the centre of power and Obama’s personal sphere. Within the framework of interforum she will hold a masterclass entitled “Hope Hall. Up Close with Barack Obama's Videographer”. It will address the topic of fake news and explores how to respond to it with authenticity. - Link

The Quay Brothers in Film and at interforum

World-renowned stop motion animation artists The Quay Brothers have been making masterful puppet animation for fifty years, creating darkly surreal worlds of wonder that are inspired by the work of Franz Kafka and Robert Walser. interforum provides a rare opportunity to experience the artists in person at “In Absentia & More. In Conversation with the Quay Brothers” where they discuss the film “In Absentia” which they made in collaboration with musician Karl-Heinz Stockhausen. - Link– Complementary to their interforum talk, interfilm will also show a retrospective film program entitled “Quay Brothers”, which presents a selection of their extraordinary short films. - Link

Jan Harlan, Stanley Kubrick’s legendary producer

From “Barry Lyndon” (1975) to “Eyes Wide Shut”, Jan Harlanproduced numerous Stanley Kubrick films– including “Shining” and “Full Metal Jacket” - and will share valuable advice to creative professionals at interfilm. As legendary producer to the late Stanley Kubrick, Harlan will draw on encouraging examples to demonstrate how to make good films with little means in the masterclass entitled “LOW BUDGET, MAXIMUM CREATIVITY. Jan Harlan on the art of shortfilm production”. - Link

“King of Animation” Bill Plympton

Bill Plympton is a significant representative of the animation filmmaking world who is known for his distinctive drawing style and grim humour.  After his application to Disney was rejected, 16-year-old Plympton decided to take his career in his own hands and drew dozens of animated films. At interforum he will be giving a masterclass entitled “PLYMPTOONS! Bill Plympton on independent animation filmmaking” in which he will speak of his life and survival as an independent animator while also providing an insight into his current work with an exquisite film selection and live sketching session on stage.  - Link
 

5 Years of Script Pitch: The Eight Finalists

Experience the finalists in the fifth edition of the “Script Pitch” screenwriting competition at interforum. 99 entries from 50 countries were submitted to interfilm from Israel, Argentina, Iran, Iraq, Philippines, Kenya, Brazil and South Africa. At Script Pitch the eight best screenplay ideas will be presented to and interviewed by an international jury of industry professionals. The eight finalists are: Elizabeth Chatelain (USA), Léa Triboulet (France), Manos Papadakis (Greece), Muthoni Waigwa, (Kenya), Nina Blažin (Slovenia), Ragnar Snorrason (Iceland), Raluca David (Romania) and Sabine Redlich (Germany). - Link

For the first time, the event will be followed by the “Script Pitch Anniversary Show” comprising a selection of successful short films that have been produced by Script Pitch Alumni during the last five years.

Here’s the festival overview: interfilm.de

KUKI 10th International Short Film Festival for Children and Youth Berlin 2017

19 - 26 November 2017

kuki-berlin.com

KUKI stands for diversity, civil courage, creativity and culture! This year, the KUKI International Short Film Festival for Children and Youth turns 10 and the especially celebratory Opening Ceremony on Sunday the 19th of November at Filmtheater am Friedrichshain will be exploding with confetti, young curators, young juries, international guests, program highlights and an enchanting musical performance by Susie Asado.

With a record-breaking number of visiting international filmmakers from Finland, Japan, Canada and Bulgaria to name a few, this year‘s edition of KUKI has something for film lovers of every age.

In 14 short film programs bursting with live action, documentaries and animation, the weekdays will be attended by more than 5,000 children and teenagers with their school classes and on the weekend and three evenings there is a rich variety of screenings for families and youth. Highlights at both ends of the age spectrum include the Kindergarten program for first-time cinema-goers and two stunning Teenage Riot programs for everyone over 16 years of age.

This year KUKI branches out across the city with additional cinemas in Kreuzberg, Mitte; Prenzlauer Berg and Wedding.

New Wave, unsurpassed action and martial arts films, international fame, crisis, entering the Chinese market and searching a new identity. Since the 1970s Hong Kong cinema has undergone a substantial transformation and the process is clearly reflected in the programme of the 11th Five Flavours. It brings the New Wave works directed by Ann Hui, whose auteur vision is exemplified by films from each decade of her career, as well as short and long feature debuts from emerging directors. The film programme is completed with a panel discussion focused on the current identity and future of Hong Kong cinema which takes place at the Museum of Modern Art on Saturday.

Portrait: Ann Hui

This year's retrospective brings a deeper overview of pioneering works by one of the most renowned Hong Kong directors. Ann Hui's latest masterpiece, "Our Time Will Come", opens the 11th Five Flavours tonight in Warsaw.

o    The Secret, Hong Kong 1979, 90'

o    Boat People, Hong Kong/China 1982, 106'

o    Summer Snow, Hong Kong 1995, 100'

o    The Way We Are, Hong Kong 2008, 90'

o    A Simple Life, Hongkong 2011, 118'

o    Our Time Will Come, Hongkong/Chiny 2017, 130'

Roger Lee, the producer of "Summer Snow", "A Simple Life" and "Our Time Will Come", is a special guest of the retrospective. The story of his friendship with the real-life Ah Tao was the base for "A Simple Life".

Read more: The Darkest Hour – The Three Years and Eight Months That Changed Hong Kong

Other Hong Kong films:

o    Mad World, dir. Wong Chun, Hong Kong 2016, 101' (New Asian Cinema / Asian Cinerama)

o    Made in Hong Kong, dir. Fruit Chan, Hong Kong 1997, 108' (Genre Classics)

o    Fresh Wave 2017: HK Shorts, Hong Kong 2017, 98' (Special Screenings; admission free)

The programme includes also coproductions that prove unflinching openness of Hong Kong film industry and its international influences:

o    Mrs K, dir. Ho Yuhang, Malaysia/Hong Kong/China, 97' (New Asian Cinema)

o    Soul Mate, dir. Derek Tsang, China/Hong Kong, 110' (Asian Cinerama)

Debate: Hong Kong Cinema Today – Between Auteur and Mainstream Cinemas

To cultivate Polish audience's deeper interest in Hong Kong cinema, the Asian Film Awards Academy and the Five Flavours Asian Film Festival co-present a panel to discuss the present and future of the city's film culture and industry. The panel comprises Heiward Mak (producer of "Mad World"), Ho Yuhang (screenwriter-director of "Mrs. K"), Lam Wing-sum (screenwriter of "Soul Mate"), directors Ashley Cheung and Michelle Hung and DoP Eric Tsang from the Fresh Wave programme and the Asian Film Awards Academy's programme manager, Jacqueline Tong.

The discussion panel is moderated by Chanel Kong – film critic, Festival Director of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and programmer for festivals such as the London East Asia Film Festival.

The panel is held in English with simultaneous translation into Polish.

18 November, Saturday, 15:30, admission free
Museum of Modern Art, 3 Pańska St

Partners: Asian Film Awards Academy, Museum of Modern Art, Wajda School. 

Read more: Young Hong Kong Filmmakers Are Interested in Local Subjects

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Jeff Bridges to attend Fest Forums Santa Barbara along with the Coen Brothers

Fest Forums delegates will have the privilege of the first public screening of Jeff Bridges work of passion: Living the Futures past.

 

Special Preview of Jeff Bridges Living in the Futures Past at Fest Forums

 

 

LIVING IN THE FUTURE’S PAST Academy Award® Winner, Jeff Bridges presents this beautifully photographed tour de force of original thinking on who we are and the environmental challenges we face.  Bridges, alongside prominent scientists and authors, weaves evolution, emergence, entropy, dark ecology, and what some are calling the end of nature, into a story that helps us understand our place among the inhabitants of Earth’s household.

 

 

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 17  November - 3 December 2017 http://2017.poff.ee I #POFFIHUNT I @POFFIHUNT

Tallinn Black Night Film Festival opens today: Meet the Wolf

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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will be collecting donations for development of the festival

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), one the fifteen FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals in the world which will be held for the 21st time this year, will be collecting donations for development of the festival in addition to the support from businesses, the state, and the local government. One of the first goals is to translate as many films as possible into Estonian and Russian. So far, a third of...

 

Black Nights Film Festival introduces the lineup of the new programme Rebels With A Cause

To See a Woman The new section, dedicated to films that are experimental or unconventional in form or style, is a competition programme with an audience award. The first edition will see 10 films, with one having its world and another its international premiere. The selection includes the world premiere of Riga (Take One) by the French director Siegfried, a free-st...

 

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces full lineup

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival adds 153 films to its lineup, bringing the total number of films to 233, including 20 world and 24 international premieres and with the films originating from 70 different countries. The festival will be visited by more than 300 filmmakers and over 600 delegates have accredited for the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event. Unveiling...

 

 

FESTIVAL DAILIES AND PREVIEWS

>   American Film Market Previews November 1 - 8 2017 

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The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (April 26 – 29, 2018) is calling for your film

December 18, 2017  Regular Deadline I January 8, 2018  

Voted one of the top 50 Film Festivals worth the Submission Fee in 2016 AND 2017 by MovieMaker Magazine, the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival acknowledges emerging filmmakers from around the world, with a strong emphasis on discovering and encouraging new talent. In recognition of the time and talent of the independent filmmaker, awarding over $40,000 in cash and benefits, including a $10,000 Best of the Fest award.
Over $40,000 in cash and benefits to be awarded**

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Culver City Film Festival December 5 – 11, 2017 calling for entries

Regular Deadline I December 4, 2017
The Culver City Film Festival will be December 5th-11th and will be held at Cinemark 18 and XD Howard Hughes Center. Additional venues to be announced soon. All submissions are only $25.00. Submissions are Open for shorts and features!!! Have your film screened in the heart of screen-land Culver City, CA and home of Sony Pictures and many film company's and distributors.

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ARTEMIS Women in Action Film Festival

March 23 – 25, 2018

October 31, 2017 Late Submission

Artemis Motion Pictures brings you the first ever film festival dedicated to honoring female action and empowerment.

We celebrate powerful women taking action on the silver screen. From female action heroes to female activists, we will shine a spotlight on females in narrative and documentary films who are fearless, fierce, and revolutionary.

Whether suffragettes or stuntwomen, female superheroes or female leaders, if your film features of woman as a lead or co-lead who is in action or takes action, we want to see it!

We are interested in all narrative, animated, and documentary films as well as screenplays that showcase powerful women. All submissions must feature women either starring or co-starring as a physical action character or agent of social change.

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NYC Independent Film Festival 2018

May 7 - May 13, 2018

November 30, 2017 Regular Deadline I  December 31, 2017  Late Deadline I January 31, 2018 Extended Deadline I

NYC Independent Film Festival is a celebration of the true independent filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films, music videos, and animation. Whether a submission is comedic, dramatic, or something in between, The NYC Indie film Fest is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling.

The festival aims to discover the Artist Filmmaker, showcasing them to the entertainment industry and the NYC public. All NYC Indie screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.

NYC Indie Film Festival honors the Best in Category which includes Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Super Short, Best Music Video, as well as Best Director and Best Screenplay.

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Sonoma International FilmFestival 

March 21 – 25, 2018

December 15, 2017 Regular Deadline I January 2, 2018 Late Deadline I January 29, 2018 Extended Deadline I

Submissions for 2018 Sonoma International FilmFestival (March 21-25, 2018) open on August 1, 2017.

Acceptances will be sent out by email in early February, 2018.  Please do not contact office before that date.

Thank you to all of our filmmakers for submitting your creative work to us. We had an unprecedented number of great films in 2017 and look forward to seeing all the submissions for the upcoming 21st SIFF.

Sonoma International Film Festival endeavors to celebrate the best in independent and international features, documentaries, and short films.  In Sonoma, it is all about the filmmakers.

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Winter Film Awards in NY

February 22 - March 3

Late Deadline-Nov 15.

 

Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS, a TOP 10 BEST REVIEWED FEST on FilmFreeway!

Over $100,000 in Cash, Prizes & Distribution Opportunities!

We seek creative fresh voices from emerging filmmakers worldwide in all genres and lengths – feature length and shorts, narrative fiction, documentary, animation, horror, web series and music videos.

WINTER FILM AWARDS IS NEW YORK CITY. Like the city itself, we showcase the eclectic diversity and excitement of the independent arts world. Join us for our 7th Annual Indie Film Festival to be held Feb 22 – Mar 3 2018 for live screenings, cool discussion panels and awesome fun parties. Visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com for details. SUBMIT

Submit your work via https://filmfreeway.com/festival/WFA and use discount code WFA18FILMFESTCOM25 to take 25% off your submission fee!

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Fantasporto 2017 February 24 - March 4, 2017 PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM Fantasporto’2018 | Oporto International Film Festival announces our Call for Film Entries for the 38th annual festival, running February 20th till March 4th. This Call is for Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi features and shorts in the Fantasy competition. The Director’s Week is for features only, in all genres except fantasy. Deadlines for Entries for 2018 edition are October 30th (Early Call) and December 5th (Final Call). Films can be submitted now using the film submission website www.fantasporto.com Fantasporto enjoys incredible loyalty and support from the large film-appreciating community all over the World. In the last edition, Fantasporto was attended by over 20,000 enthusiastic genre film fans and over 200 members of the film press and industry. Considered in 2015 as the first of the independent film festivals in the world by TRIPPER, Fantasporto is among the top film festivals  for the discovery of new talent, having revealed countless of now famous directors, producers and actors. Check the  Regulations on the site www.fantasporto.com. Fantasporto'sblog I Website  I Submit I  Facebook I Twitter I Contact Mario Dorminsky I Entry Form

 

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2018 WORLDFEST-HOUSTON April 20 - 29, 2018 calling for entries

PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM

The EarlyBird Deadline is November 15th 

Entries Open August 15th. The EarlyBird Deadline is November 15th and the Main Entry Deadline is December 15th. These are "Postmark By Deadlines". If you enter Online by the January 15th Late/Final Deadline and we receive the physical entry by January 31st, your entry will still be reviewed by our judges. Due to popular demand, we have extended the Final Brick Wall Deadline to January 31st, online!

The 2018 Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival is now open for entries! Info on All Winners info is submitted to Seoul, Korea ~ Concorto, Italy & the USAFilmFestival, Dallas at no extra cost!

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 New Media Film Festival

June 12 -14, 2018

"I thank the New Media film festival for what they've done for young filmmakers."– Legendary Director Roger Corman

"Top 25 Festivals Worth The Entry Fee" - Movie Maker Magazine

"Makes the cutting edge accessible" - Huffington Post 

New Media Film Festival intersects the interactivity of new technologies & formats for Media & Cinema which exemplify the power of the cinematic arts to inspire and transform. A festival where we Honor Stories Worth Telling that are created by people of All Ages-All Cultures-All Media.
Each entry is considered for Screening in a state of the art theatre, The Landmark, owned by Mark Cuban and/or Competition and/or Distribution $45,000.00 in Awards will be given out. Each programmed content is in consideration for a Best of Category, Audience & Grand Prize Award.

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16th GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL 

March 22 -25 , 2018
 

2018 Call for Entries December 1, 2017! 

 

The Garden State Film Festival is scheduled for March 22-25, 2018 in Asbury Park, NJ. Film, Screenplay and Movie Music competitions open July 1, 2017.   Make sure all of the INFORMATION you are submitting into the submission system  is CORRECT because  THAT information GOES RIGHT INTO OUR SYSTEM. 

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ECO CALLING

November 28 is #GivingTuesday, how will you help awaken humanity and create a better world?

  How will you help awaken humanity and create a better world? Mark your calendars! November 28 is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving.  Here’s how you can help.   15 years ago, I had a dream. My 25-year-old self, unfulfilled by corporate life and looking for her place in the world, concocted an optimistic and far-reaching plan to pitch and...

 

ANIMATION CALLING

Feature Loving Vincent hits theatres worldwide

Scene from Loving Vincent the world's first hand painted Oil Painting LOVING VINCENT, the world’s first fully oil painted feature film is being embraced by audiences around the globe.  First released in the US on September 22nd by Good Deed Entertainment, the film is poised to cross the US$ 1million mark on a roll-out strategy that will see it in over 100 US/Canadian theatres this weekend.  In Poland distributor Next Film will cross 150,000 admissions this wee...

 

MIAFF 5th edition wants your hot new animation films for 2018 EARLY BIRD until October 14!

MIAFF is bursting into its 5th edition and will be a spectacular 5th year birthday party! Call for entries are now open so take advantage of early bird rates until October 14 For festival strategy and consultation contact Animation Calling today! With hundreds of submissions from all over the world MIAFF 5 will be screening your film alongside  an ANIMAZING party to boot!         ... 

 

HORROR CALLING

Silver Scream Film and Comic Festival Feb 16 - 18, 2018 - Horror Calling

February 16 - 18 2018 3rd AnnualFamous Monsters Presents Silver Scream Film and Comic Fest will take place February 16, 2018 to February 18, 2018 SILVER SCREAM FILM AND COMIC FESTIVAL, presented by Famous Monsters, is looking for the next generation of great genre storytellers so their creations can be shared with the world! The purpose of the annual SILVER SCREAM FILM AND COMIC FESTIVAL is to cherry-pick burgeoning creative talent and provide an industry spotlight for the best in...

DOC FESTS CALLING

DOC NYC in full gear with 23 World Premieres, 23 world premieres and 23 U.S. premieres, with more than 350 doc makers

LINEUP FOR EIGHTH EDITION NOVEMBER 9-16, 2017 Program Includes 23 World Premieres, 23 U.S. Premieres Among Over 250 Films and Events America’s largest documentary festival, is rolling the full lineup for its eighth edition, running November 9-16 at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village and Chelsea’s SVA Theatre and Cinepolis Chelsea. The 2017 festival includes 111 feature-length documentaries among over 250 films and events overall. Included are 23 world premieres and 23 U.S. premi...

 

 

Extensive IDFA Talks program

During the upcoming festival, IDFA is organizing a large number of Talks to accompany its film program, giving unique insights into the makers’ backgrounds and the stories behind the films. These Talks are divided into three categories. Five Filmmaker Talks will delve deep into a specific filmmaker's body of work (including the Master Talk with Jonathan Harris). Over fifty Doc Talks will present in-depth conversations with makers and a well-known moderator following film screenings. ...

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AFM 2017 AMBIANCE VIDEO

Molly's Game closed AFI

On the last day of AFI FEST, which closed Nov 16th with a Tribute to Aaron Sorkin and screening of MOLLY'S GAME. Day eight also included another screening of I, TONYA, plus A CIAMBRA, WAJIB and Robert Altman's masterpiece NASHVILLE, with Lily Tomlin attending for a Q&A. ...

 

 

 

Fest Forums will host the World Premiere of Jeff Bridges new film Trailer Living the Futures Past

Filmfestivals.com' Bruno Chatelin, a partner and Advisory board member of Fest Forums, Lise Romanoff CEO of Vision Films and Susan Kucera the Director of Jeff Bridges Living the Futures Past are proud to bring Jeff Bridges at the conference where he is expected to hand an award for T-Bone Burnett November 18th. Stage 32 is the co-curator of FestForums film screenings and we will be featuring an incredible film lineup in the Cinetransfomer theater with Q&A moderated by Stage 32...

 

 

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"Apocalypse Road" is winding its way to its U.S. release!

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170 Documentaries have been submitted for consideration the 90th Academy Awards

“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” “Aida’s Secrets” “Al Di Qua” “All the Rage” “All These Sleepless Nights” “AlphaGo” “The American Media and the Second Assassination of President John F. Kennedy” “And the Winner Isn’t” “Angels Within” “Architects of Denial” “Arthur Miller: Writer” “Atomic Homefront” “The B-Side: Elsa...

 

AFI Opening Night Gala Presentation of Netflix's Mullbound

Opening Night Gala Presentation of MUDBOUND took place in Los Angeles on November 9, 2017. &n...

 

VIDEO -Jonathan Wolf introduces documentary film panel -sales agents The Works in the house

Jonathan Wolf introduces the top sales UK based agents The Works to a full house of enthusiastic attendees at the panel on marketing and monetizing documentary film. It was a delight to hear all panelists talk about their personal experience in the documentary film world. Filmmaker Laurens Grant was a pure delight in her take on the industry.       ...

 

 

Seeking animation feature projects for festival strategy

  We are fresh from the American Film Market in Santa Monica California. We have lots of great news and strategies to share with you to help give your animation strong visibility in 2018. Animation Calling has great relationships with festivals who screen animation film. If you are needing more visibility and marketing on the festival circuit contact us to  bring your film onto the world film festival stage.   Please contact laurie@animazefestival.com and set up a sk...

 

Finland announces new tax credits to help animation film production

SCREENSHOT/GIGGLEBUG Gigglebug's commissioning broadcasters are YLE Finland and SRF Switzerland. Finland has announced the first three productions to make use of the country’s new tax incentive. As of the beginning of the year, Finland has offered a 25 per cent tax rebate for film and TV production.     Anni Wessman project manager of International co-productions for Finland talks to Laurie Gordon about the new initiative launched in January 2017.  The productions ...

 

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CHIMERA by Maurice Haeems USA India Thriller Science Fiction 79 minutes

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A brilliant but disturbed scientist decides to freeze his children alive, while he races against time to cure their deadly genetic disease by unlocking the secret of immortality encoded within the DNA of the Turritopsis jellyfish.

A DYING KING Feature Documentary, directorial debut by Bobak Kalhor 85 minutes

HOW ONE MAN'S DEATH, CHANGED HISTORY

 

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An expose of the last King of Iran’s medical story

On January 16,1979, the Shah of Iran Mohamad Reza Pahlavi, left the royal palace, the Peacock Throne and his beloved country Iran for the last time, commencing what became a 19-month odyssey into exile. He wondered hopelessly from Egypt to Morocco, Bahamas, Mexico, the U.S, then Panama and back again to Egypt where he died furtively at the age of 60. His death had profound consequences for the future of the Middle East and the world, yet the untold medical story of the last King of Iran has to date remained a puzzling mystery. By unraveling the secrecy surrounding this critical period of history, beginning from the onset of the Shah’s illness, to the diagnosis/misdiagnosis and maltreatment, “A Dying King” exposes the main causes of the Iranian Revolution, the pursuant 444 days hostage crisis, and the adversarial relations between the U.S and Iran.

LIVING AMONG US by Brian Metcalf  - Vampire Found Footage Thriller Ocober 2017 80 minutes

A family of Vampires hire some filmmakers to bring their story to the world with devastating results.  STARRING: John Heard (Home Alone), Esmé Bianco (Game of Thrones), Thomas Ian Nicholas (American Pie), William Sadler (Iron Man 3), Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You).

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LIVING IN THE FUTURES PAST by Susan Kucera, A documentary presented by Jeff Bridges.
USA October 2017 - 83 minutes

Academy Award Winner, Jeff Bridges presents this beautifully photographed tour de force of original thinking on who we are and the environmental challenges we face. Jeff, alongside prominent scientists and authors, weave evolution, emergence, entropy, dark ecology, and what some are calling the end of nature, into a story that helps us understand our place among the species of Earth’s household. The film upends our way of thinking and provides original insights into our subconscious motivations, the unintended consequences, what to do about our fossil slaves, and how our fundamental animal nature influences our future as Humankind. 

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DEAD ON ARRIVAL D.O.A. by Stephen Sepher - Thriller  - USA  - June  2017 -  96 minutes

Emmy nominated Billy Flynn stars in an ensemble cast as Sam Collins, a pharmaceutical sales rep who visits a small town in Louisiana to close the business deal of a lifetime. He finds himself in a dark world of sex, corruption and murder as he is poisoned with no antidote to save his life. Desperate for answers, with less than 24 hours to live, Sam turns to a local girl Jesse. Their path leads to a voodoo priestess who only confirms Sam's doomed fate. On the run, caught in a deadly vertigo with no one to trust, Sam and Jesse find themselves running from police detectives, the Mob and a dirty sheriff who wants him dead.

Inspired by the 1950 classic noir thriller D.O.A. 

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THE EVIL WITHIN by late Andrew Getty 

Winner in Houston WorldFest and Fantasporto

The sadistic tale of a lonely, mentally handicapped boy who befriends his reflection in an antique mirror. This demonic creature orders him to go on a murderous rampage to kill the people he loves most.

Starring: Frederick Koehler (Death Race), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Michael Berryman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) Brianna Brown (General Hospital), Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers), Kim Darby (True Grit)

Written and directed by late Andrew Getty - Produced by Eric Berliner, Michael Luceri - Sales Vision Films Lise Romanoff

 

Horror, Thriller, 100 Min, 2016 Winner best actor at Fantasporto 2017 
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OFFENSIVE, Jon Ford's thriller.Winner in Houston Worldfest, Best Film and Audience Award for Best Film at Torino Film Fest

"They were forced beyond breaking point; they have no regrets, does that make them bad people? The first part of this film will enrage you ! The second part will sate you !". Bruno Chatelin - Filmfestivals.com

A retired couple, Bernard and Helen Martin, inherit a remote house in rural France, the very same village Bernard’s war hero father liberated during the Second World War, over 70 years earlier. This peaceful couple quickly become the target of a crual gang of street kids, who terrorise the village.

An e-generation permanently plugged into their devices, devoid of empathy, a new breed of technological psychopath…Pushed beyond breaking point, can Bernard live up to his father’s legend, as the situation explodes into a brutal war of generations ?

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The Unwilling by Oscar nominee Jonathan Heap

 

Evil is inside

6 family members gather for the reading of a will. It comes with a mysterious box. Who will leave alive?

Starring David Lipper, Dina Meyer, Levy Tran, Austin Highsmith, Jake Thomas, Robert Rusler, Bree Williamson and  Lance Henrickson.  

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Angel's Salvation by Hassan AKHONDPOOR - Feature film Iran

Iran 2017 90 minutes 

Angel's (Fereshteh’s) father has gone bankrupt during Iran’s nuclear sanctions years and troubled economy. The family had to sell their home and are now living in a small, ran down house. The creditors pressure Fereshteh for their money and hurt her feminine family. Farzaneh, Fereshteh’s sister, was going to marry but her wedding was cancelled because of their situation. Fereshteh’s mother sells all home appliances and now there is only one creditor left who wants Fereshteh instead of his money. Fereshteh is in a dilemma of giving in to a married man, which will lead to her father’s release, or fighting the problems of lacking money and lacking her father.

A film by Hassan AKHONDPOOR, produced by Ebrahim ASGHARIstarring Elahe SHAHPARAST, Roshanak SE GHALEGI, Neda KOHI, 

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Revolution by Rob Stewart  

over 40 festival wins so far

Eco Documentary feature film by Rob Stewart April 2015, 82 minutes (Sharkwater)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER (36 festival wins) documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.

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Bahamas Int’l Film Fest reveals a very powerfull lineup this year

  Sean Baker’s Drama “The Florida Project” Starring Willem Dafoe, Selected as BIFF 2017 Opening Night Film   The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), celebrating its 14th edition this year, and taking place December 10-17, today revealed the lineup of films screening in the festival’s competition and sidebar sections. The program was announced by BIFF Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool.   This year, the Festival will showcase mor...

11th Five Flavours opens with Ann Hui's "Our Time Will Come" and showcases a diverse Hong Kong programme

New Wave, unsurpassed action and martial arts films, international fame, crisis, entering the Chinese market and searching a new identity. Since the 1970s Hong Kong cinema has undergone a substantial transformation and the process is clearly reflected in the programme of the 11th Five Flavours. It brings the New Wave works directed by Ann Hui, whose auteur vision is exemplified by films from each decade of her career, as well as short and long feature debuts from emerging directors. The film p...

 

interfilm 33rd International Short Film Festival Berlin 500 films, 80 countries, 70 programs, 6 competitions!

 20 - 26 November 2017 The complete program of the 33rd interfilm – International Short Film Festival Berlin is available online – view the timetable. This year the 33rd International Short Film Festival interfilm Berlin expects a total audience of more than 20,000 to attend the festival from the 20th to the 26th of November. Over 500 films from almost 80 countries showcase the tremendous diversity of international short film. Prizes to the tune of 32,000 euros will be c...

 

Women's International Film Festival slated for next march

  This is Yvonne, WIFF Founder and President. I wanted to personally reach out to you and thank you for your patience and support over the past few months. Today, I am so happy to be able to share this good news with you.       NEW LOCATION After 11 years of hosting the event in Miami, including winning the status of Miami’s Best Film Festiva...

 

 

2017 Nihilist Film Fest Comes to Echo Park Film Center

For the eighteenth year, the Nihilist Cultural Foundation presents the Nihilist International Film Festival.  This year’s evening of films will be presented at the Echo Park Film Center.  The show will start at 8:30 pm on Friday, December 15. The festival includes two hours of short films from around the country and around the world.  The films range from troubling to hilarious, from profound to completely silly.  Pretty much, something for everyone (except children a...

 

Santa Monica Film Festival Announces “Official Selections” For the 12th Edition of Santa Monica Film Festival #SMFF

Each awards season, Santa Monica Film Festival presents new, compelling and innovative films to support the arts, culture and creative economy in the area. The 2017 Santa Monica Film Festival showcases 35 current award winning independent films from local, national and international filmmakers. A filmmaker Q&A that gives the audience an opportunity to interact with the filmmakers accompanies each film screening block. The festival kicks off with at 10AM with the Filmmaker Networ...

 

 

The Other Israel Film Festival 2017, New York

Presented by New York’s Israel Film Center with funding from Carole Zabar, the Other Israel Film Festival was held at the New York Jewish Community Center with support from numerous small partners from November 2-9.  The guiding themes of the fest: film, change, action reflect the transformational philosophy of the festival ever since its establishment in 2007. Among the more than 60 Jewish film festivals in the United States the Other Israel Film Festival is unique becaus...

 

 

Margaret Mead Film Festival 2017, New York

From October 19-22 the annual Margaret Mead Film Festival sponsored by New York’s American Museum of Natural History presented 41 productions from 42 countries and numerous special events including 14 US premieres and one film shown for the first time, with half of the films directed by women.  Following the guiding theme of “activation”, films shown this year had the objective of reflecting about and acting on our understanding of the complex diversity of the cultures t...

 

 

Watch these festivals calling November 15

    Read this online                  FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL NETWORKS:                     Dear filmmakers friends do not miss these Festivals in Focus.   FILMFESTIVALS.COM PARTNER FESTIVALS CALLING ANIMATION FESTS CALLING DOC FESTS CALLING HORROR FESTS CALLING ...

 

The 44th Annual Seattle International Film Festival May 17 - June 10, 2018 calling

January 5, 2018 - Late submission February 2, 2018 - Extended (Withoutabox submissions only!) SIFF creates experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.   The Seattle International Film Festival is presented each year from mid-May to mid-June. It is the largest film festival in the United States, presenting more than 400 feature...

 

Miami Film Festival Poster in the clouds

  The 2018 official poster has been created by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist  Jim Morin editorial cartoonist for Morintoons Syndicate, oil painter, art lover, acoustic guitar picker and NHL hockey fan.@MorinToon!   ...

 

 

Scouting filming locations? Peerspace is here to help!

For all your filmmaking needs, Peerspace is here to help! Peerspace is an online resource to book locations for film shoots, castings, wrap parties, screenings, and so much more! Get 10% off your first booking today here! http://bit.ly/2jlze8x ...

 

AFI offers a selection of 137 films from 53 countries

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Networking meeting at FilmFestival Cottbus Eastern Partnership Film Festivals

  Filmmakers and representatives of leading Eastern European film festivals came together during the 27th FilmFestival Cottbus to exchange views about their situation.   The networking meeting in Cottbus with representatives from the Eastern Partnership countries and Russia is the continuation of a roundtable which had been held during the Odesa International Film Festival (14 to 21 July, 2017). The medium of film also reflects civil society discourses in Eastern Europe and disc...

 

Filmarchivum 60, The Budapest Classics Marathon A Fully Packed Long Weekend

By Alex Delon-Oroszlányi   Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hungarian Film Archive an important part of whose work is the restoration of classic films, forty two digitally restored films from here and abroad were screened in a three day marathon from Friday Nov. 4 through Sunday Nov. 6, at the stately old Corvina Mozi, itself a landmark of cinema architecture. Among the...

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The Creative Coalition Launches #KeepTellingPeople™ Campaign

  Partners with Birds Nest Foundation and Storio Creative  To Stand Up Against Sexual Harassment   The Creative Coalition announces the launch of #KeepTellingPeople™, a PSA campaign created to empower all people to help eradicate the sexual harassment and assault epidemic.   The PSA is directed by actor and President of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”) and actor and Board Member of The Creative Coalition Cheryl Hines (“Cu...

 

Ruben Moreno named Director of The Huesca International Film Festival

  Rubens Moreno from Huesca is the new director of the Huesca International Film Festival. The Huesca festival that will celebrate its 46th edition in 2018, begins a new period "full of enthusiasm and eager to work" as Moreno himself expresses. The new person in charge of the contest Huesca, who maintains his responsibilities as director and programmer of the Olimpia Theater, assumes the position for a period of four years. A time that from the Foundation is consid...

 

The newly launched Goldfinch Studios' team appointed Andy Green as Head of Sales and Development

Andy Green has been appointed as Head of Sales and Distribution. Read more about it in this lovely article from our friends at Variety: – Freshly-Minted Goldfinch Studios Appoints New Head of Sales and Distribution       ...

 

Charles Burnett receives an Honorary Award at the 2017 Governors Awards

Charles Burnett receives an Honorary Award at the 2017 Governors Awards in the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, CA, Saturday, November 11, 2017. ...

 

 

Agnès Varda receives an Honorary Award at the 2017 Governors Awards

Agnès Varda receives an Honorary Award at the 2017 Governors Awards in the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, CA, Saturday, November 11, 2017.   ...

 

Jennifer Lawrence presenting the Honorary Award to Donald Sutherland

Jennifer Lawrence speaks as part of the award presentation to Honorary Award recipient Donald Sutherland at the 2017 Governors Awards in the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, CA, Saturday, November 11, 2017. ...

 

Donald Sutherland receives an Honorary Award at the 2017 Governors Awards

  Donald Sutherland receives an Honorary Award at the 2017 Governors Awards in the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, CA, Saturday, November 11, 2017. ...

 

The Seville Festival presents the City of Seville Award to the actress Trine Dyrholm

The Danish actress has appeared in more than 50 titles over the course of her career in cinema and television   The Danish actress Trine Dyrholm, one of the most popular faces in European cinema, will receive the City of Seville Award during the closing ceremony of the Seville Festival. The festival recognises in this way the career of an actress who has worked in cinema, television and theatre and has appeared in more than fifty titles.   Dyrholm began in cinema in 1990 wit...

 

Kathryn Bigelow, Kate Winslet, Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani Announced as SFFILM's 60th Anniversary Awards Night Honorees

Event’s New Position in the Fall Calendar and Focus on Top 2017 Titles and Artists to Better Support SFFILM’s Youth Education Programs SFFILM has announced several honorees scheduled to attend the 2017 SFFILM Awards Night (formerly Film Society Awards Night), its annual fundraising celebration honoring achievement in filmmaking craft. The historic 60th anniversary edition of ...

 

Vanessa Redgrave receives the Stockholm Life Time Achievement Award

This year’s Stockholms Lifetime Achievement Award goes to the Acadamy Award-winning actress and Hollywood legend Vanessa Redgrave. In connection to the screening of her debute as a director with the documentary Sea Sorrow, the actress will tonight visit Stockholm International Film Festival to receive the Bronze Horse. Motivation: This year’s winner of the Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award has been one of the most prominent actors in the world for over five decades and has b...

 

 

Nicole Kidman received Outstanding Work in Cinema during the sixth edition of Los Cabos International Film Festival.

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Major Buzz Factory : Expérience de Bruno Chatelin du marketing Digital pour les films

Fort d'une expérience acquise dans la distribution de films pour deux Majors (Sony et Fox mariée sous a direction avec UGC) Bruno Chatelin propose une expérience pointue au service de votre stratégie digitale à Travers sa structure de Conseil MAJOR BUZZ FACTORY Le fondateur Bruno Chatelin : un Professionnel de la communication entouré de spécialistes, son expérience est ancrée sur trois univers La publicité, Le mark.eting et le digital.

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Les Nominations aux European Film Awards 2017

MEIR FENIGSTEIN, FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FESTIVAL, TO BE HONORED WITH MENSCH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARD

The Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, which continues through November 21st, has named Foxtrot, Israel’s submission for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, as its Closing Night film.  Meir Fenigstein, founder and executive director of the Festival, will be honored on November 27th with the Mensch International Foundation Award which recognizes individuals committed to Holocaust education and devoted to helping humanity.  The evening commemorates the 70th anniversary of United Nations resolution 181, the 1947 partition of Palestine and will also present posthumous honors to Menachem Begin, David Ben-Gurion and Golda Meir.

The screening of Foxtrot will take place on November 21st at 7:15 pm at the Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills.  The Mensch International Foundation Award will take place November 27th at 7:00 pm at Sinai Temple, Los Angeles.

This year, the Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, which continues through November 21st, has had its most successful run with the most sold-out screenings, visiting filmmakers and post screening panel discussions in its 31-year history.  The Festival will have screened 23 feature films, five documentaries, five television shows and six short films.  This included one World Premiere, 17 U.S. Premieres, 10 West Coast Premieres and seven Los Angeles Premieres.  Over 30 Israeli filmmakers attended, including actors, directors, producers and writers.  Among the highlights were Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeffrey Tambor receiving the 2017 IFF Achievement in Television Award, and multiple award-winning (including the 2017 Israeli Academy Ophir Award for Best Actor), Israeli movie star Lior Ashkenazi honored with the 2017 IFF Cinematic Achievement Award; the Opening Night 1,000 person strong sold-out gala presentation of Ben Gurion, Epilogue, winner of the Ophir Award (Israel’s equivalent of the Academy Award) for Best Documentary; the world premieres of the second season of the award-winning Israeli television shows Fauda (two back to back sold out showings for over 800 guests) and Mossad 101, and sold-out showings of The Cakemaker, Festival Spotlight Screenings of An Israeli Love Story, Maktub, A Quiet Heart, among many others,

In Foxtrot, written and directed by Samuel Moaz, Michael (Lior Ashkenazi) and Dafna (Sarah Adler) are devastated when army officials show up at their home to announce the death of their son Jonathan (Yonaton Shiray).  While his sedated wife rests, Michael spirals into a whirlwind of anger only to experience one of life’s unfathomable twists, which rival the surreal military experiences of his son. Sony Pictures Classics will distribute the film in the U.S.

Past recipients of the Mensch International Foundation Award includes President H.W. Bush, Branko Lustig (producer of Schindler’s List) and Arpad Gonez (former president of Hungary).

“This year’s Festival has surpassed all expectations with record-setting sold-out screenings and number of visiting Israeli filmmakers.  The Los Angeles community continues to embrace the best of Israeli cinema and television,” noted Fenigstein.  “I’m also very humbled by being recognized with the Mensch International Foundation Award.  It is a proud honor.”

The Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, which runs November 5th – 21st, takes place at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle (Beverly Hills), Laemmle Royal Theater (West L.A.) and the Laemmle Town Center 5 (Encino).  For further information or to purchase tickets, contact IsraFest Foundation:  310.247.1800 or info@IsraelFilmFestival.org.  Tickets will also are available to purchase on the website  www.IsraelFilmFestival.com.     

For 31 years, the Israel Film Festival has presented over 950 feature films, documentaries, television dramas and short films to close to a million film goers and brought hundreds of Israeli filmmakers to the U.S. to share their art.  The Israel Film Festival is produced by IsraFest Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization created in 1982.  Among the Sponsors of the 31st Israel Film Festival are long-time partners Millennium Media, Adelson Family Foundation, The Hollywood Reporter, Rabinovich Film Project, Israel Film Fund, Variety, Eclipse, Maurice Marciano Family Foundation, Max Webb Foundation, David and Judy Shore Foundation, CAA, Screen International, New Regency, Bank Leumi USA, Four Seasons Hotel, The Orlando Hotel, SLS Hotel, Pacific Holdings, Yvel and the Israel Consulate in Los Angeles, to name a few. 

Locals and movie lovers from around the world flock to downtown Annapolis for four consecutive days: Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Diverse shorts, documentaries and feature films spanning the globe will be screened, some for the very first time. Venues include:  Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts (two venues,  the Main Auditorium and Lower Theater for Opening Night, Friday, Saturday and Sunday); Loews Annapolis
Hotel (Festival Central/Industry Panels); Asbury United Methodist Church; The Key Auditorium at St. John’s College; and Annapolis Elementary School.

Film enthusiasts also have the chance to socialize and converse with local and international artists and moviemakers.

Tickets can be purchased individually online after March 1, 2018. General festival passes can be purchased after December 1st (student and senior discounts available).

Go to www.annapolisfilmfestival.com for the latest information and to sign up to receive email updates.

I am extremely proud to be a member of the European Film Academy which some describe as the Oscars of Europe and I feel extremely honoured that my fellow members have voted me to their Board two years ago.

Your support will be much appreciated for the next election which will renew nine positions including Chairman, Deputy Chairperson and six board members.

Thank you!

Bruno Chatelin

News from the EFA

The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) is the largest film premiere destination for South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the United States. SAIFF was founded in New York City due to the lack of support for many emerging filmmakers and the overall underrepresentation of Indian cinema in a capital that is recognized by the world as the birthplace of independent filmmaking! The Festival is committed to exhibiting films from South Asia (i.e India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal) and within the Indian Diaspora. With a focus on dynamic, visionary cinema, SAIFF annually creates unprecedented exposure for filmmakers and unparalleled experiences for its attendees. The 14th Annual South Asian International Film Festival will take place from December 13-17, 2017.

The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the U.S seeking maximum visibility and absolute distribution.

The Jewish International Film Festival has announced two brand new films, the fascinating documentaries Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me and A Land Without Borders which will screen alongside 29 repeat screenings of festival favourites as part of the Festival’s Encore sessions.

The screenings will take place across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from 23 – 29 November, including sessions at brand new Melbourne venue Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave, for the very first time.

Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me is a star-studded look into the life of iconic American entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Pollard (4 Little Girls), the film features interviews with pop culture luminaries including Billy Crystal, Jerry Lewis and Whoopi Goldberg.

A Land Without Borders is a captivating documentary delving into solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Featuring conversations with local populations throughout the West Bank, the film follows award-winning writer Nir Baram as he is forced to challenge his entire political belief system.

These additions to the program will show alongside last-chance sessions of the Festival’s most loved films, from winner of Best Documentary at the Ophir Awards Ben-Gurion, Epilogue to Best Feature winner at Tribeca Film Festival, Keep the Change, winner, and plenty more.

“The Festival may wrap up for another year on 22 November, but our Encore sessions are a great chance for audiences to enjoy some of their favourite stories one last time, or catch films they may have missed. Be prepared to life, cry, and everything in between – all over again!” said Jewish International Film Festival Artistic Director, Eddie Tamir.

JIFF 2017 Encore screenings include:

Full details and session times for Encore screenings here.

Editors’ notes on JIFF program films available here.

2017 Jewish International Film Festival screening dates:

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All of us at Team WorldFest wish you...

A truly Bountiful Thanksgiving! We wish you wonderful moments with your family, friends and co-workers in this delightful holiday season of giving and warmth!

All of us at Team WorldFest - Hunter, Kathleen, Kelly, Adrienn, Chandni, Elease, Ray, Dan, Tom, George, Paul, Wayne and Katy Lea hope that your Thanksgiving 2017 is the very best. We will be roasting our traditional Capon with Virginia Honey-Nut Dressing, Artichokes, Sweet Potato Souffle, Goobers & Onions, Colonial Egg Nog from a Todd Family secret recipe - with Bourbon, Dark Rum & Cognac, Smithfield Ham Biscuits, Champagne, Some fine Texas Red & White Wines, and home made Pecan Pie with Bourbon Hard Sauce!

Yes, we will Gobble until we Wobble!

WorldFest is really TEN festivals in one because we believe in the synergy of the many facets of filmmaking. WorldFest offers competition in Short Subjects, Theatrical Features, Film & Video Productions, TV Commercials, Television & Cable & Web Productions, Scripts, New Media, Music Videos and Experimental Productions.

The Categories

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Competition Categories for the 51st Annual WorldFest-Houston. Entries Officially Open as of Tuesday, August 15th, 2017! The FINAL Online Entry Deadline is JAN 15, 2018 Online, BUT if you can get your Entries in our office by JAN 31, 2018 ~ all is well! WorldFest will now accept Online Screeners via FilmFreeway.com – or via the Online or Printed Entry Form. We will require a Jump Drive, BluRay or DCP if your entry is selected for screening. The juries will be hard at work through to the end of February 2018 and we will inform winners by Saturday, March 31st, 2018!

Independent Shorts
Independent Experimental Films & Videos
Independent Theatrical Features
Independent Study Films & Videos
Television and Cable Production
TV Commercials / Public Service Announcements
Film & Video Production
Screenplays
Music Videos
NEW MEDIA (INCLUDING WEBSITES & 3D PRODUCTIONS)

FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION

Independent Shorts

301. Animated (Classic Cel Animation)
302. Animated (Clay & Other)
303. Anime / Manga
304. Comedy – Adaptation
305. Comedy – Black / Dark
306. Comedy – Original
307. Comedy – Romantic
308. Computer Generated / CGI / Mixed Media
309. Documentary (under 60 minutes)
310. Dramatic – Adaptation
311. Dramatic – Original
312. Family / Children
313. Fantasy / Horror
314. Historical
315. Live Action – Narrative (Little or No Dialogue)
316. Suspense / Thriller
317. Science Fiction
318. Westerns
319. Work in Progress – Shorts
320A. The SPACE Awards, any short film using NASA stock footage as a critical part of the film.

302B. Drone Productions (Total or Partial Drone Photography in the entry)

CRAFT CATEGORIES:
320. Cinematography – Shorts
321. Directing – Shorts
322. Editing – Shorts
323. Use of Go-Pro Cameras
324. Music – Shorts
325. Make-up & Special Make-up Effects Design
326. Screenplay / Script of entered short
327. Use of Drones
328. Visual / Special FX / CGI

INDEPENDENT EXPERIMENTAL FILMS & VIDEOS

350. Animated (Classic Cel Animation)
351. Animated (Clay and Other Techniques)
352. Anime / Manga
353. Comedy
354. Computer Generated / Mixed Media
355. Dramatic
356. Fantasy / Horror
357. Film & Video Art
358. Live Action (Little or No Dialogue)
359. Work in Progress – Experimental

INDEPENDENT THEATRICAL FEATURES

001. Action / Adventure
002. Animated (Any Technique)
003. Anime / Manga
004. Docu-Drama
005. Documentary
006. Comedy
007. Comedy – Black/Dark
008. Comedy – Romantic
009. Christian
009A. Crime Drama
010. Dramatic
011. Suspense / Thriller
012. Experimental / Dogma
013. Family / Children
014. Fantasy / Horror
015. First Feature
016. Foreign
017. Historical / Period Piece
018. Low Budget (under 250 thousand)
019. Mature / Adult Themes
020. Musical
021. Romance
022. Science Fiction
023. Westerns
024. Work in Progress – Feature Films
025A. The SPACE Awards, any short film using NASA stock footage as a critical part of the film.

CRAFT CATEGORIES:
025. Art Direction (additional category only)
026. Cinematography (additional category only)
027. CGI / Computer Generated SFX
028. Directing (additional category only)
029. Editing (additional category only)
030. Music Score (additional category only)
031. Make-up & Special Make-up Effects Design
032. Screenplay / Script of entered feature

*** For Titles, Trailers, Lead-ins & Logos – See TV Commercials / PSAs Category #460.

INDEPENDENT STUDY FILMS & VIDEOS

All may be entered in any two additional categories at no extra fee. A copy of your student ID is fine, or a letter from your school.

601. Graduate Level Student Productions
602. College Level Student Productions
603. High School Level Student Productions
604. Middle / Grade School & Below (14 & Younger)
605. Student Screenplays (of unproduced films/videos)

TELEVISION AND CABLE PRODUCTION

101. Animated
102. Anime / Manga
103. Analysis / Background of a Single Current News Story
104. Children’s Audience
105. Comedy
106. Continuing News Story Coverage
107. Cultural
108. Documentary
109. Education
110. Entertainment
111. Feature Made for Television / Cable
112. Health & Wellness
113. Individual On-Camera Talent
114. Information, Cultural or Historical Programming – Program
115. Information, Cultural or Historical Program – Series
116. Lifestyle Programming – Program
117. Lifestyle Programming – Series
118. Information, Cultural or Historical Programming – Segment
119. Interviews
120. Infomercials
121. Interstitials
122. Investigative Journalism
123. Live Events
124. Local Public Service
125. Local Television Programming
126. Movie Trailers
127. Nature / Wildlife
128. Network / Station / Cable Promotion
129. News & Documentary Program Directing
130. News & Documentary Program Editing / Graphics
131. News & Documentary Program Videography
132. News & Documentary Program Research / Writing
133. News & News Features
134. Pilots
135. Political / Commentary
136. Program / Individual / Technical Achievements
137. Public Affairs Programs
138. Reality-Based Programs
139. Religious Programs
140. Single Breaking News Story Coverage
141. Sports
142. Talk Shows
143. Travel / Tourism
144. TV Mini-series (3-12 Episodes)
145. TV Series – Comedy
146. TV Series – Documentary
147. TV Series – Dramatic (1-3 shows for all Series entries)
148. TV Series – Family / Children
149. TV Series – Informational
150. TV Special – Comedy
151. TV Special – Documentary
152. TV Special – Dramatic
153. TV Special – Family / Children
154A. The SPACE Awards, any TV production using NASA stock footage as a critical part of the film.

154B. Drone Productions (Total or Partial Drone Photography in the entry)

CRAFT CATEGORIES:
154. Animation
155. Art Direction
156. Cinematography / Videography
157. Copywriting
158. Direction
159. Editing
160. Graphics
161. Hi-Def / New Technology / HD
162. Humor / Comedy
163. Lighting
164. Music
165. Screenplay / Screenwriter / Script of entered production
166. Set Design
167. Sound / Sound Design
168. Special EFX / Computer Graphics
169. Station / Programs / Openings / Promos / Cable
170. Talent / Host On-Screen
171. Use of Drones
172. Use of GoPro Cameras

TV COMMERCIALS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

401. Amusement
402. Animated (Cel Animation)
403. Animated (Computer Graphics)
404. Apparel / Accessories
405. Associations
406. Automotive
407. Audio & Video
408. Automotive Products
409. Baked Goods
410. Bank / Financial (under $500M Assets)
411. Bank/Financial (over $500M Assets)
412. Beverages – Alcoholic
413. Beverages – Non Alcoholic
414. Beverages – Soft Drinks
415. Business Equipment / Services
416. Children’s Products
417. Collectibles / Gifts
418. Computers / Software / Games
419. Confections / Snacks
420. Consumer Electronics
421. Corporate Identity / Communications
422. Cosmetics / Perfume / Beauty
423. Cultural Institutions / Organizations
424. Dairy Products
425. Department Store / Mass Retailer
426. Direct Response
427. Drug & Alcohol Abuse
428. Education
429. Entertainment / Amusement
430. Environment / Social Issues
431. Events
432. Fashion / Clothing / Apparel
433. Financial Services (non-bank)
434. Fitness
435. Foods / Beverages / Groceries
436. Fuel / Gas / Oil
437. Fund Raising & Appeals
438. Green / Ecology / Conservation
439. Health / Health Care Services / Wellness
440. Hispanic / Latin Market
441. Home Furnishings / Major Appliances
442. Hospitals
443. House & Garden
444. Household Consumer Products
445. Institutional Identity
446. Insurance
447. International
448. Internet / Web
449. Laundry Products
450. Lawn / Garden Products
451. Law / Legal / Legal Services / Lawyer
452. Local Spot
453. Lottery
454. Low Budget (under $5000)
455. Machinery
456. Mall / Shopping Center
457. Media / Magazine Promotion
458. Medical / Optical / Dentistry
459. Movie Trailers / Titles / Logos
460. Newspapers / Publications
461. Not For Profit / Charitable
462. Orphans / Spec Spots
463. Patriotic
464. Personal / Gift Items
465. Pet Products
466. Pharmaceuticals
467. Political / Campaign
468. Professional Services
469. Public Health
470. Public Service
471. Publishers / Media
472. Real Estate
473. Recreation
474. Recreation Equipment
475. Regional Spot
476. Religion / Spirituality
477. Restaurants / Food Service
478. Retail
479. Sample / Show Reels (enter as a TVC Series for entry fees)
480. Series / Campaign
481. Services
482. Sports / Sporting Goods / Games
483. Station / Programs / Openings / Promos / Cable
484. Telecommunications / Internet Services
485. Tourism
486. Toiletries
487. Transportation
488. Travel / Leisure
489. Utilities
490. Universities / Colleges / Schools
491. World Peace & Understanding

491A. Drone Productions (Total or Partial Drone Photography in the entry)

CRAFT CATEGORIES:
492. Animation
493. Cinematography / Videography
494. Copywriting
495. Direction / Art Direction
496. Editing
497. Graphics
498. Hi-Def / New Technology / HD
499. Humor / Comedy
500. Music
501. Screenplay / Screenwriter / Script of entered production
502. Set Design
503. Sound / Sound Design
504. Special EFX / Computer Graphics
505. Station / Programs / Openings / Promos / Cable
506. Talent / Host On-Screen
507. Videography / Cinematography

508. Use of Drones
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FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION

201. Advertising / Promotional
202. Agriculture
203. Arts / Cultural
204. Automotive
205. Biographical or Autobiographical
206. Charitable / Non-Profit
207. Children’s
208. Community Management Urban & Rural
209. Corporate Image & Orientation
210. Corporate Communication
211. Cultural
212. Documentary
213. Direct Marketing
214. Ecology / Environment / Conservation
215. Educational / Instructional – Adult
216. Educational / Instructional – Children
217. Employee Communications
218. Entertainment
219. Ethnic / Cultural
220. Family Matters
221. Flight / Space Travel
222. Fund Raising
223. Government Relations
224. Hobby / Crafts
225. How To’s / Instructional
226. History & Archaeology
227. Human Sexuality
228. Independent Video
229. Industrial / Technical
230. In-Flight Cinema
231. In-House Productions
232. Insurance
233. Legal
234. Leisure & Recreation
235. Live Events
236. Manufacturing
237. Medical / Health / Fitness / Wellness
238. Medical / Treatments / Procedures
239. Motivational
240. Nature & Wildlife
241. Nuclear / Energy Issues
242. Oceanography / Marine Biology
243. Performance Arts-Dance, Drama, Music
244. Pharmaceuticals
245. Political / International Issues
246. Production Co / Ad Agency Demo Reel
247. Public Relations
248. Public Service
249. Public Health
250. Recruiting / Career Guidance
251. Religion / Ethics / Spirituality
252. Safety / First Aid
253. Sailing / Water Sports
254. Sales & Marketing – Consumer
255. Sales & Marketing – Industry
256. Science & Research
257. Social / Economic Issues
258. Sports
259. Substance Abuse
260. Travel / Tourism
261. Training
262. Underwater & Marine Science
262A. Wedding Videos
263. Women’s Issues
264. World Peace & Understanding
265A. The SPACE Awards, any production using NASA stock footage as a critical part of the film.

265B. Drone Productions (Total or Partial Drone Photography in the entry)

CRAFT CATEGORIES:
265. Art Direction
266. Behind The Scenes productions
267. Cinematography / Videography
268. Copywriting
269. Direction
270. Editing
271. EPK’s (Electronic Press Kits)
272. Hi-Def / New Technology
273. Humor / Comedy
274. Music
275. Screenplay / Script of entered production
276. Special EFX / Computer Graphics
277. Talent – On/Off Camera
278. Use of Drones
279. Use of Go Pro Cameras

SCREENPLAYS

Screenplays must be bound in some way—2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. Should run from 70 to 120-150 pages for a standard 2 hour feature film. Not accepted loose-leaf in a box, or with a clip! Unproduced screenplays only. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it … very old school, we know! We do require a brief Synopsis (Appx 100 words or so) for the judges to review prior to reading your Screenplay.

701. Action / Adventure
702. Biographical
703. Comedy – Adaptation
704. Comedy – Dark or Black Comedy
705. Comedy – Original
706. Comedy – Romantic
707. Dramatic – Adaptation
708. Dramatic – Original
709. Family / Children
710. Fantasy / Science Fiction
711. Historical / Period Piece
712. Horror / Thriller / Mystery
713. Romance
714. Short Film Screenplays (under 60 pages, lower entry fee)
715. Spiritual / Religious / Christian
716. Teleplays (under 60 pages, lower entry fee)
717. Westerns

MUSIC VIDEOS

801. Country & Western (C&W)
802. Children’s
803. Christian
804. Classical
805. Group
806. Instrumental
807. Jazz / Experimental / New Age
808. Latin / Hispanic
809. New Artist
810. R & B / Soul / Rap / Hip-Hop
811. Religious
812. Rock / R&R
813. Specials / Shows
814. Stage / Concert Performance
815. Vocalist (Any genre)
816. World Music / Techno
817A. The SPACE Awards, any Music Video film using NASA stock footage as a critical part of the Music Video.

CRAFT CATEGORIES:
817. Art Direction
818. Cinematography/Videography
819. Copywriting
820. Direction / Art Direction
821. Editing
822. Hi-Def / New Technology
823. Humor / Comedy
824. Low Budget (Under $5,000)
825. Music
826. Special EFX / Computer Graphics
827. Talent – On/off Camera

NEW MEDIA (INCLUDING WEBSITES & 3D PRODUCTIONS)

901. Hi-Def / New Technology
902. Interactive – Adult / Professional
903. Interactive – Business
904. Interactive – Children
905. Interactive – Educational – Adult / Professional
906. Interactive – Educational – Children
907. Interactive – Entertainment
908. Large Format – IMAX®
909. Meeting Openers, Breaks, Closings
910. Multi-Video (3 + screens, may be entered on composite DVD or Jump Drive)
911. Video Walls (may be entered on composite DVD or Jump Drive)
912. Websites
913. Best Copy / Writing – Websites
914. Best Green Website
915. Best Home / Intro / Welcome Page
916. Best Website Navigation / Structure
917. Best Use of Animation / Graphics
918. Best Website Visual Design – Graphic
919. Best Website Visual Design – Function
920. Cellular Media – Personal Videos
921. Cellular Media – Commercial Videos
922. Video Podcast
923. Web Series (3 or more episodes)
924. 3D Digital Productions (DVD iV SBS -Side By Side – 3D Contents)

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51st WORLDFEST-HOUSTON APRIL 20TH-29th, 2018

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This multimedia project by the video and performance artist Marina Landia combines video projections with Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the renowned Estonian-born conductor and pianist Kristjan Järvi.

The video material has been compiled from interviews with key figures in global industry and finance: José Ángel Gurría, the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Manfred Bischoff, the Chairman of the Council of the German automobile manufacturer Daimler, as well as the business media manager Steve Forbes.

Regular Crisis reflects the ‘mental state’ of the most influential figures in the global economy, studying their values, philosophies and ways of thinking. Tensions skilfully conveyed with live music will create amazing effects, offering a rather unusual perspective on the current state and potential future of the global economy.

The concert will begin with a panel discussion of outstanding visionaries from Estonia and elsewhere, sharing their thoughts on the international economy.

The event is organised by Estonian National Sympony Orchestra and PÖFF | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

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On 28 Nov, the magnificent Black Nights Catwalk takes place in the blackbox of Tallinn Creative Hub, bringing together film music, fashion, and film art. An exhibition of costumes and props used in Estonian films, specially created for the event by the members of the Estonian Film Artists’ Union, is opened. More information on the activities and membership of the development centre is available at the website www.creativegate.ee.

The partners of the project are Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School of Tallinn University, ShortEst Estonian Short Film Centre, Estonian Film Institute, Estonian Fashion Brands’ Association, Estonian Film Industry Export Union, Estonian Film Art Department and Film Artists’ Union. The project is supported in the amount of 300 000 EUR by the European Regional Development Fund, Max Factor, Flanders and German film centres.