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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 241: September 21 - 28, 2005
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* San Sebastian Basque diaries: crowd pleasers and more
* Symposium on Short Filmat Cork 50th golden jubilee
* Sin City extended version at the inaugural Fantastic Fest
* Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund first results
* London festival dedicated to cinema from Spain
* New Montreal Festival first edition: Lights, camera, action!
* Gdynia Blues on the Baltic
* London Film Festival highlights
* Experimental Cinema Exposition in Denver
* Festival de Rio: showcase for Latin American cinema
* Shriekfest Film Festival kicks off
* 11th Temecula Valley Film & Music Festival live
* Gdynia at tje midpoint: Lions up for grabs
* Southwest G&L Santa Fe Film Festival in action
* In the Bin Currumbin Short Film Festival launches
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS?
* Director Paul Haggis breakthrough award at Hollywood Awards
* Toronto 30th anniversary it's a warp
* My Big Fat Independent Movie best feature at Temecula
* EFA nominees list has been announced
* Award-Winners at Oldenburg International Film Festival
* The Nicktoons Film Festival awards
* International Animation Film Festival "Fantoche" wrapped
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* EFP at the Pusan International Film Festival
* Henry Selick honored at the International Family Film Festival
* Meet the Annual Zoom In Awards Jury members
* Catherine Démier new Cannes Festival General Manager
* Montreal Iris of Tomorrow jury for first or second film
* New Montreal FilmFest professional meetings program
* Garbo's celebration at Scandinavian House in NY
* Angelica Huston will preside over San Sebastian jury
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
SATIS, the Trade Show for Audiovisual Technologies and Solutions, will be held from
18-20 October 2005 at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris.
SATIS is the only event offering those in the audiovisual industry a cross-disciplinary
approach to technological developments, the promotion of the industry skills and vocations,
and a diverse, complete representation of the market's main players.
The 2005 show is pursuing in a natural way its orientation around the convergence of
content and audiovisual technologies, with high definition as its privileged theme.
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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Gdynia plébiscite Komornik
* Montpellier met l’Espagne et l’Italie à l’honneur
* Michel Deville à l'honneur au festival international du film de Montréal
* Gilles Jacob nomme Catherine Démier
* Montreal première: Lumière, caméra, action !
* Montpellier capitale du cinéma méditerranéen
* Du beau monde à Montreal pour sa première
* Le jury de l’Iris de l’espoir au nouveau festival de Montreal
* Sept rencontres dédiées au 7e art
* Le festival "Cinéma tout écran" de Genève
* Le divorce de Paramount et UIP, un nouveau distributeur en France en 2007
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Saving Face opens the 16th Hamburg G&L Film Fest
* All time Top 10 films showing at Cardiff Fest
* Major unite to wipe out film piracy
* Tsotsi Toronto and Edinburgh winner
* Conference on dubbing and translating regional issues
* Chicago warming up with spicy line up
* This Divided State competes at Vancouver Fest
* Stories to be told in San Sebastian Fest competition
* Toronto Opens with World Premiere of Deepa Mehta’s WATER
* San Sebastian Fest true to latin amercian countries
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
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CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
2) Delray Beach Film Festival March 8 – 12, 2006
The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience.
Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm,
beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath
of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film
Calling for entries: December 1, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml
3) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
4) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
5) Independent Film Forum November 14, January 31, 2006.
Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch,
and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14,
2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site,
as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry.
Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml
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EFA SPECIAL European Film Awards 2005: Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
Do you think that the EFA awards ceremony - deserves more international promotion?
- needs more foreign TV airing? - needs a website upgrade? in order to better market
the european filmmaking community and its films ?
Share your opinion and aspiration with us: we want to help EFA.
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Political Irak inspired shorts at Palm Springs Fest of shorts
* Avantgarde! and Trends at eDIT 8eDIT 8. Festival
* Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
* We love NY, it is festival time again.
* New Montreal awards L'Audition with the Golden Iris
* Warsaw International Film Festival honours Wenders
* Shoot Me New Film Festival in The Hague
* The Hamptons International Film Festival full program
* Interfilm Berlin international short-film festival
* Mill Valley kicks in for 11 days of filmmakers treats
* 7th International Panorama opens with 144 films to screen
* Palm Springs International Festival of Shorts opens 11th
* American Film Market - AFM Set To Break Records
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
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LAST MINUTE OFFER FOR AFM - AFI MOVING PICTURES ADVERTISING
Moving Pictures Magazine will be issuing a special AFM issue.
The Moving Pictures: AFM 2005 issue presents an outstanding opportunity to reach
the premiere power players and deal makers of the industry, at both the American Film Market
and AFI Fest. Book now
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/mopix/mopix2005AFM.shtml
______________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR AFM?
______________________________________________________________
NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED DURING CANNES
Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes:
- FilmFestivalsTV: an innovative VideoBLOG at http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/
This type of collaborative professionnal blog will soon become the must for major festivals.
(ask for our help to launch them using our platform, expertise and visibility)
- VideoSteps: burn your Cannes DVD: for those who have walked up the Red Carpet
or for those who wish they did Videosteps offers a donwloadable file or DVD souvenir.
http://www.videosteps.com/
Try these new services and feel free to share comments, suggestions...
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AWARDS
* Palm Springs Heats Up Dessert With Hot Winners
* Jackson Hole Wildlife awards monkeys, penguins and more
* Palm Springs Shorts brings a long list of awards
* C.R.A.Z.Y., by director Jean-Marc Vallée Atlantic audience choice
* Tahoe Reno 2005 “Pages to Pictures” Short Script Contest winners
* The New Montreal FilmFest audience award winners
* Lund International Fantastic Film Festival awards
* V. Storaro awarded at Bitola 26th festival Manaki Brothers
* 25th Atlantic Film Festival closes with awards
* Toronto 30th anniversary it's a warp
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* 9th Annual Hollywood Fest long list of honorees
* San Sebastian Alfred and Greta are watching...
* A. Robert Pisano second topper with Glickman at MPAA
* Kathy Bates and Rob Reiner honored at Aspen
* EFP at the Pusan International Film Festival
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
SATIS, the Trade Show for Audiovisual Technologies and Solutions, will be held from
18-20 October 2005 at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris.
SATIS is the only event offering those in the audiovisual industry a cross-disciplinary
approach to technological developments, the promotion of the industry skills and vocations,
and a diverse, complete representation of the market's main players.
The 2005 show is pursuing in a natural way its orientation around the convergence of
content and audiovisual technologies, with high definition as its privileged theme.
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Humour à Meudon
* Une soirée pour le Kodachrome 40
* Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal: tout un programme
* Jeumont sacre Léo Léa
* Aubagne change de dates
* Les experts predront la parole au SATIS ! TNT, HD et bien +
* Montréal récompense Luc Picard et tire le bilan de la première édition
* Le nouveau Festival de Montreal remet ses prix du public
* Pride and Prejudice la nouvelle clotûre de Montréal
* Le 20e festival international du film francophone de Namur
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Spanish reviewers unhappy with San Sabastian awards
* 53 rd San Sebastian opened with several bangs
* Pride & Prejudice to close New Montreal FilmFest
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
2) Delray Beach Film Festival March 8 – 12, 2006
The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience.
Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm,
beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath
of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film
Calling for entries: December 1, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml
3) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
4) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
5) Independent Film Forum November 14, January 31, 2006.
Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch,
and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14,
2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site,
as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry.
Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml
______________________________________________________________
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editor@filmfestivals.com
Copyright (c) 2005 Filmfestivals. All Rights Reserved.
*************************************************************
Have a great day to you ALL.
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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 243 : October 5 - 12, 2005
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_____________________________________________________________
EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards 2005: Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
Do you think that the EFA awards ceremony - deserves more international promotion?
- needs more foreign TV airing? - needs a website upgrade? in order to better market
the european filmmaking community and its films ?
Share your opinion and aspiration with us: we want to help EFA.
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Ghent opens in a week with focus on Russia and Activism
* 30 000 attended Atlantic Film Festival
* Vancouver Film & Television Trade Forum and masterclasses
* Inaugural Austin Fantastic Fest opens with Zathura
* Film Independent’s First Annual Filmmaker Forum.in LA
* SOL Film Festival screening and workshop schedule
* Leipzig Docu Kickoff for the 48th time
* Buenos Aires festival dedicated to latino film kicks in
* Indianapolis - Heartland Film Fest celebrates film with heart and hope
* LA latino fest launches drawing for its audience.
* Vancouver ready with heavy line up
* Open air white night for Festival Signes de Nuit
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE OFFER FOR AFM - AFI MOVING PICTURES ADVERTISING
Moving Pictures Magazine will be issuing a special AFM issue.
The Moving Pictures: AFM 2005 issue presents an outstanding opportunity to reach
the premiere power players and deal makers of the industry, at both the American Film Market
and AFI Fest. Book now
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/mopix/mopix2005AFM.shtml
______________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR AFM?
______________________________________________________________
NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED DURING CANNES
Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes:
- FilmFestivalsTV: an innovative VideoBLOG at http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/
This type of collaborative professionnal blog will soon become the must for major festivals.
(ask for our help to launch them using our platform, expertise and visibility)
- VideoSteps: burn your Cannes DVD: for those who have walked up the Red Carpet
or for those who wish they did Videosteps offers a donwloadable file or DVD souvenir.
http://www.videosteps.com/
Try these new services and feel free to share comments, suggestions...
______________________________________________________________
AWARDS
* Oscar European contenders for best foreign film
* Golden Calf Dutch Cinema awards nominations
* Intercom competition awards When You Say 4000 goodbyes
* Netherlands Production Platform grants Development Prize
* International Family Film Festival winners
* Mefest - Brus, festival awards spanish "Salamanca"
* Hamburg 13th closes with cash prizes and "Electric Shadows"
* The Lucas Festivalprizes have been awarded
* Bend Film Festival wrapped
* Shriekfest celebrated it's 5th year anniversary with a bang!
* Milano Film Festival closed its doors with awards
* Slamdance announces screenplay competition winners
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Stockholm 16th Fest will pay tribute to Cronenberg
* Sir Sean Connery to receive lifetime EFA award in Berlin
* Samuel L. Jackson to be honored in Hawai
* Peter Bart Conversation Announced for SXSW 2006
* Great Animators: Phil Tippett and Chris Landreth at eDIT 8.
* Shefield Documentary line up of attending filmmakers
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
SATIS, the Trade Show for Audiovisual Technologies and Solutions, will be held from
18-20 October 2005 at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris.
SATIS is the only event offering those in the audiovisual industry a cross-disciplinary
approach to technological developments, the promotion of the industry skills and vocations,
and a diverse, complete representation of the market's main players.
The 2005 show is pursuing in a natural way its orientation around the convergence of
content and audiovisual technologies, with high definition as its privileged theme.
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Ouverture et clôture française au Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal
* Namur récompense La Mort de Mr Lazarescu
* L'Autre Cinéma Festival d'Arras présente un inédit de Schlöndorff
* Songes d'une nuit DV le numérique francophone
* La Fête du cinéma d'animation le 28 Octobre
* Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la Comédie
* Saint Tropez aux couleurs des antipodes
* Nuit Blanche en images
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Dardenne and Audiard will open and close The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
* The Constant Gardener by Fernando Meirelles will be London opening
* Guiding Lights to support 25 emerging films pros in the UK
* Just an Ordinary Jew one of Hamburg Fest capstones
* Short Film Symposium at the Cork Film Festival
* Formosa” to kick off the FAIF Film Festival
* Factotum screened at Hamburg a modest fest in a big city
* Hambourg FilmFest winners across the board
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
2) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a
difference in the lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the world of film. Proceeds generated each year are
donated to schools, in the form of grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
3) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
4) Delray Beach Film Festival: March 8 – 12, 2006
The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience.
Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm,
beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath
of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film
Calling for entries: December 1, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
7) Independent Film Forum: November 14, January 31, 2006.
Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch,
and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14,
2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site,
as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry.
Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml
______________________________________________________________
To subscribe to our newsletter:
send a blank email to newsletter-subscribe@films-festivals.com
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This weekly e-newsletter is intended for subscribers only.
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editor@filmfestivals.com
Copyright (c) 2005 Filmfestivals. All Rights Reserved.
*************************************************************
Have a great day to you ALL.
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18-20 October 2005 at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris.
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EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards 2005 will take place Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- EFA nominees list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
To those fascinated by EFA :
please share your opinion with us for a special EFA focus
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* The second Dubai International Film Festival still growing
* Dakota Fanning attends Dreamer Heartland fest opening
* Sound Unseen Festival kicked in loud
* Sao Paulo festival homages to Rossellini, Abril and de Oliveira
* What? Film Festival!
* Buenos Aires festival for latino americano film and video
* Heartland Film Festival line up
* Ohio Independent Film Festival
* Resfest (dedicated to digital) comes to Italy for the first time
* Script-2-Screen Film Festival: "Groove on" in Tulsa
* The viennale program of 100 features and tributes
* AFI gets ready for a stellar 19th Film Festival
* Mill Valley opens its 28th edition
* 27th Aspen FilmFest: its a wrap
* Fort Lauderdale: the longest Festival rolling
* Audiard and Dardenne will open and close The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE OFFER FOR AFM - AFI MOVING PICTURES ADVERTISING
Moving Pictures Magazine will be issuing a special AFM issue.
The Moving Pictures: AFM 2005 issue presents an outstanding opportunity to reach
the premiere power players and deal makers of the industry, at both the American Film Market
and AFI Fest. Book now
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/mopix/mopix2005AFM.shtml
______________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR AFM?
* International Family Film Festival is a Wrap
* 10 Features Candidates for Hollywood World Awards
* Woodstock Film Festival awarded Cavite
* Dragons & Tigers Award to "Ox Hide"
* Leipzig Festival Awards "Before Flying Back to the Earth"
* Rio Festival wraps and delivers its Awards
* Hamptons/Sloan feature Film Prize to Kardia
* Panorama of Independent Filmmakers Awards
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Why Wharol Matters at Viennale: debates, screenings and exhibitions
* Stockholm 16th Fest will pay tribute to Cronenberg
* Sir Sean Connery to receive lifetime EFA award in Berlin
* Samuel L. Jackson to be honored in Hawai
* Peter Bart Conversation Announced for SXSW 2006
* Great Animators: Phil Tippett and Chris Landreth at eDIT 8.
* Shefield Documentary line up of attending filmmakers
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
SATIS, the Trade Show for Audiovisual Technologies and Solutions, will be held from
18-20 October 2005 at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris.
SATIS is the only event offering those in the audiovisual industry a cross-disciplinary
approach to technological developments, the promotion of the industry skills and vocations,
and a diverse, complete representation of the market's main players.
The 2005 show is pursuing in a natural way its orientation around the convergence of
content and audiovisual technologies, with high definition as its privileged theme.
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Le Palmarès du Festival d'Amérique Latine de Biarritz
* Le Palmarès du 6e Festival d’Aubagne
* Festival du cinéma européen en Essonne
* Palmarès du festival Pocket Films, tournés avec un téléphone
* Autrans un grand festival consacré à la montagne
* Cinemed le programme du festival de Montpellier
* Régis Wargnier président du jury de Dinard
* Palmarès de Festimages
* Palmarès du Festival du Cinéma au Féminin de Bordeaux
* le 1er Festival simultané sur 3G et sur les écrans du Forum des Images
* Les Nuits Magiques Festival du Film d'Animation de Bègles
* Cinéma des antipodes à Saint Tropez
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* CentEast - Warsaw Screenings of Central and Eastern European films
* 41st Chicago Festival in action with 100 feature films
* New York Fest opened with Clooney's second feature
* The Very Latest New Wave at Central Asian Film Fest
* The Constant Gardener by Fernando Meirelles London opening
* Guiding Lights to support 25 emerging films pros
* Just an Ordinary Jew one of Hamburg Fest capstones
* Short Film Symposium at the Cork Film Festival
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
2) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
3) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
4) Delray Beach Film Festival: March 8 – 12, 2006
The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience.
Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm,
beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath
of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film
Calling for entries: December 1, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
7) Independent Film Forum: November 14, January 31, 2006.
Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch,
and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14,
2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site,
as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry.
Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml
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European Film Awards 2005 will take place Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- Public to vote for the Jameson People's Choice Awards, vote open on EFA website.
- EFA short list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
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please share your opinion with us for a special EFA focus
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Satis Parisian technical industries trade show with a HD focus
* Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Welcomes Hollywood Stars
* London Fest panel on the influence of London on innovative film making
* What's up in London (Fest in action)
* 18. exground filmfest in Wiesbaden: highlights of independent
* 40 politically inspired films at NY Eureka International Film Fest
* Sitges number one fantasy film festival in the world
* Kassel Documentary Film and Video Festival
* Hamptons International Film Fest panels with filmmakers
* Bangkok World Film Fest opened with Polanski's Oliver Twist
* LA Latino Festival glam opening and closing
* Dakota Fanning attends Dreamer Heartland fest opening
* The second Dubai International Film Festival still growing
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR AFM?
* Danish film "Adam's Apples" won in Warsaw
* Down and under: IF (Inside Film) Awards nominees
* Pusan wrapped with top award to Grain in the Ear
* Vermont International Film Festival awards
* 50th Cork Film Festival awards winners
* Heartland Film Festival awards End of the Spear
* 2005 DepicT! Competition Nominees Announced
* Soundtrack Composer of the Year Award to Angelo Badalamenti
* Vancouver Festival awards
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Hot Docs appoints sean Farnel as Fest Programmer
* Shooting Stars from 10 European countries at Seville Fest
* Bob Berney hommage from Hamptons Fest
* Zhang Yimou guest at Hawai Fest
* Sir Sean Connery to receive lifetime EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
SATIS, the Trade Show for Audiovisual Technologies and Solutions, was held from
18-20 October 2005 at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris.
SATIS is the only event offering those in the audiovisual industry a cross-disciplinary
approach to technological developments, the promotion of the industry skills and vocations,
and a diverse, complete representation of the market's main players.
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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* "Du grain à démoudre" festival organisé par des jeunes
* FNC Montreal programme d'une journée ordinaire (à mi parcours)
* La HD à l’honneur au Satis le 19 Octobre!
* Palmarès des Rencontres du cinéma francophone en Beaujolais
* Cinéma tout écran à, Genève
* Les experts prendront la parole au SATIS ! TNT, HD et bien +
* Festival du cinéma espagnol de Toulouse
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* New Italian Cinema week in San Francisco and more
* CentEast - Warsaw Screenings of Central and Eastern European films
* 41st Chicago Festival in action with 100 feature films
* The Constant Gardener by Fernando Meirelles London opening
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
2) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
3) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
4) Delray Beach Film Festival: March 8 – 12, 2006
The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience.
Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm,
beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath
of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film
Calling for entries: December 1, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
7) Independent Film Forum: November 14, January 31, 2006.
Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch,
and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14,
2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site,
as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry.
Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml
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WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 245 : October 26 - November 2, 2005
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Viennale 05 closes with 86 000 visitors, best ever
* Outfest LA Gay and Lesbian film fest presents Fusion
* Hamburg G&L Festival ends with record number of visitors
* Sport Movies & TV 2005 – 23rd Milano FICTS Festival kicks in
* Sheffield International Documentary Festival wrapped: awards and more
* Highfalls fest focuses on achievements of women in the industry
* Image+Nation International lgbt film festival in Montreal
* Interfilm Berlin Short Film Festival 21st edition
* Hollywood Film Festival mixes Star Power with discoveries
* IFP New York 2005: more focus on docs
* The Valladolid Film Festival celebrates half a century
* Frankfurt Book Fair and Berlinale Expand Cooperation
* Savannah Film Festival opens with S Lumet homage
* Mobile media symposium in Hamburg at BitFilm 05
* Habana Blues opens LA latino fest, LA mayor attends
* FIFAM Montreal adventure and discovery Festival
* SATIS (filmfestivals.com partner) Parisian technical industries trade show with a HD focus
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards 2005 will take place Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- European Film Academy Documentary Award revealed
- Public to vote for the Jameson People's Choice Awards, vote open on EFA website.
- EFA short list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
Please share your opinion with us for a special EFA focus
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
* Hamptons Festival presented its Golden Starfish Awards
* Hollywood Awards Ceremony kicks off Oscar season
* BIFA British Independent Awardsnominees announced
* The Forsaken Land wins at Bangkok
* The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma awards
* Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada wins Flanders Fest
* The Vancouver International Film Festival awards
* Unveiled awarded the "Hessischer Filmpreis"
* Century City Film Festival awards
* Mill Valley Film Festival closed its 28th year
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Michael Ryan re elected as chairman to IFTA AFM
* Fassbinder Hommage at next Mannheim-Heidelberg Fest
* Isabelle Huppert conquers Manhattan
* A filmmaker trip odissey to Baku and award for Dear Juliet
* Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics
* The Global Film Initiative announces members of the Film Board
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Image+Nation Festival de cinéma gai et lesbien de Montréal
* Exposition des photos de Ferrante Ferranti à Cinemed
* Le palmarès du Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal
* Villerupt se penche sur la chute du facisme
* Monaco a de l'humour en boites...5e festival de la comédie
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* The Vienna Film Award 2005 goes to Operation Spring
* The Movies’ Magic Rainbow: Technicolor 90th anniversary edition
* European Coordination of Film Festivals, lobbying power
* Katharine Hepburn's "lost" last film shows at Hawai Fest
* Ferpect Crime a side-splitting comedy at Vallalodid
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
2) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
3) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
4) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
5) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
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WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 246 : November 1- 8, 2005
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EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards 2005 will take place Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- European Film Academy Documentary Award revealed
- Public to vote for the Jameson People's Choice Awards, vote open on EFA website.
- EFA short list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
Please share your opinion with us for a special EFA focus
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* City of Montreal reaffirms its support to the World Film Festival
* Montreal soutient le Festival des Films du Monde
* Focus East Asia at Regent Park Fest
* The 32nd Portland Northwest Film & Video Festival opens
* 3rd Franco-German Film Rendez-Vous: in Germany for the first time
* 3rd Salford Film Festival
* 2200 docus submitted to Kassel Docu Film and Video Fest
* Stockholm Film Festival full line up
* New York Video Festibval returns to Manhattan
* London Festival day 11, and 3 to go
* The Boston Jewish Festival offers a broad panorama
* The third Zagreb Film Festival concluded
* The Tokyo International Film Festival opened with a long catwalk
* Be prepared for surprises at Salford Film Festival
* 22 films nominated for Singapore Asian Festival of 1st films
* The 47th Nordic Film Days Lübeck
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Have you used FOOTAGE in your productions this year?
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
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* Eurosport wins guirlande d'honneur at Sport Movies & TV 2005
* What the Snow Brings wins 4 at Tokyo Fest
* Private awarded at The Eline Award Ceremony for Tera
* The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival awards
* Hawai Festival announces the winners of the 27th edition
* The Film Festival Münster awards Live and Become
* Baku Festival winners
* The Third Morelia International Film Festival awards
* The 14th annual Heartland Film Festival awards
* European Film Academy Documentary Award revealed
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Hou Hsiao-Hsien handed Kurosawa award from Tokyo Fest
* Savannah Film Festival honors Lumet and Falk
* Michael Ryan re elected as chairman to IFTA AFM
* Fassbinder Hommage at next Mannheim-Heidelberg Fest
* Isabelle Huppert conquers Manhattan
* A filmmaker trip odissey to Baku and award for Dear Juliet
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Nominations pour le Méliès d'Or de science fiction
* Pessac, Europe l'histoire d'une passion
* Le bilan en chiffres du dernier festival de Montpellier
* Zidi à l honneur de la nuit HD du Satis
* Les prix du festival de Montpellier
* SATIS 2005, un succès qui confirme les nouvelles orientations
* Le 3ème Festival des Cinémas d'Afrique du pays d'Apt
* La fête de l'animation du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2005
* Un peu de changement au FID Marseille
* Image+Nation Festival de cinéma gai et lesbien de Montréal
* Exposition des photos de Ferrante Ferranti à Cinemed
* Le palmarès du Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal
* Villerupt se penche sur la chute du facisme
* Monaco a de l'humour en boites...5e festival de la comédie
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Ten films from seven countries in competition at Cottbus
* Pike time in Vallalodid, awards and memories
* Hawai Finale: final day with Mrs. Henderson Presents!
* Sauras's Iberia aesthetic extasy, the Master strikes again
* Conversations with Other Women in competition at Tokyo
* The Vienna Film Award 2005 goes to Operation Spring
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
2) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
3) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
4) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
5) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
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WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 248 : November 16 - 23, 2005
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Follow Onedotzero on the road from Oslo to Bradford
* Fort Lauderdale Fest (almost) Gone With The Wind
* Kolkata Festival Gets Into Full Swing
* 10th Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin
* AFM wraped up sucessful year with figures in the risr
* Roshd International Film Festival started
* Washington Jewish Film Festival will open in December
* Starz Denver International Film Festival goes live
* Asolo Art Film Festival 2005 live
* Resfest stops in Montréal
* Animadrid 05 Jury members and tributes for its 6th festival
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards 2005 will take place Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- European Film Academy Awards nominees revealed
- European Film Academy Documentary Award revealed
- Public to vote for the Jameson People's Choice Awards, vote open on EFA website.
- EFA short list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
To EFA voting members Bruno Chatelin statement on committing to EFA
if he were elected to join the EFA Board.
"After 10 years as a distributor working for major studios, I have been promoting
the past six years international film festivals and events with filmfestivals.com,
producing footage from red carpets with a true focus for independent cinema...
I am proposing the Academy to bring this experience to contribute to the increasing success,
international recognition and fame of the Academy and it's awards to bring them
at the highest international level they deserve.
I would proudly commit my marketing/communication experience and my international
connections to promoting (both personally and with my company) the EFA ceremony,
the academy and its members' network.
I would also like to contribute to the update - upgrade of EFA online activities."
Please share your opinion with us for a special EFA online focus
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
THE SECOND DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL December 11 - 17, 2005
The second Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
by Dubai Media City, the media free zone created by the Government of Dubai in 2001.
The festival seeks to celebrate true excellence in Arab cinema while screening films
which reflect Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multi-cultural character. The festival will showcase
approximately 85 films.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/dubai.shtml
* AFI FEST 2005 announces Award Winners
* High Falls Festival awards the world's fastest indian
* AFI wrapped awarding Kissed by Winter, Tsotsi and C.R.A.Z.Y.
* Kids written off by society scoop Salford fest Awards
* Prize-giving at the 15th Cottbus Film Festival
* Twin Winners at the Chicago Children Festival
* New York City Horror Festival awards
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Moritz de Hadeln, president od Damascus Film Fest Jury
* Q&A with Mr Ansu Sur, Kolkata Fest Director
* Johnny Depp AFI Fest 2005 tribute
* Berlin retrospective on screen heroines of the 1950s
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS? BOOK IT HERE
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Raymond Bouchard dit oui aux Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
* Les 10èmes Rencontres internationales Paris/Berlin
* Les films de la compétition du festival de la Géode
* La Géode prépare la 11ème édition de son festival IMAX
* L'ARP organise Cinéma du Québec
* Les Rencontres de coproduction francophone
* Resfest le festival itinérant fait étape à Montréal
* Le Festival Tous Courts d’Aix s’annonce en Grand
* IMAGINA 2006 ouvrira ses portes dans moins de 100 jours
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Undiscovered Gems receive theatrical distribution in the US
* You are alone named best at Northampton fest
* Double french success at Sevilla Film Fest 100% European
* Cinéma du Québec in Paris, film, docus and rencontres
* "Automatic", from Denver fest
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
2) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
3) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
4) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
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WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 249 : November 23 -30, 2005
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Tendulkar Festival in Pune
* Florence Festival dei Popoli focus on family
* Green Screen special programme IDFA 2005
* Direct From the Mailroom announces its premier event
* Festival on wheels: 11th Festival of European Films
* Portsmouth Screen 05 and New Media Fest opens
* The Fifth Annual Anchorage International Film Festival
* Vatavaran, India’s premier environment and wildlife film fest
* One world Berlin Human Rights Festival opens
* Kids First! Film and Video Festival in Denver
* European Film Promotion in the US Bi Coastal screenings
* The countdown to 36th Goa Film Festival has begun
* Cinemagic kicks off in Irish style in Belfast and more
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
EFA SPECIAL
Last week for Academy Members to submit votes for Board and Awards
Voting for Board Members: please support Bruno Chatelin
European Film Awards 2005 will take place Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- Members closing date to cast votes for awards and board members election: Nov 27th
- European Film Academy Awards nominees revealed
- European Film Academy Documentary Award revealed
- Public to vote for the Jameson People's Choice Awards, vote open on EFA website.
- EFA short list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
To EFA voting members Bruno Chatelin statement on committing to EFA
if he were elected to join the EFA Board.
"After 10 years as a distributor launching over 200 films for major studios, I have been promoting
the past six years international film festivals and events with filmfestivals.com,
producing footage from red carpets with a true focus for independent cinema...
I am proposing the Academy to bring this experience to contribute to the increasing success,
international recognition and fame of the Academy and it's awards to bring them
at the highest international level they deserve.
I would proudly commit my marketing/communication experience and my international
connections to promoting (both personally and with my company) the EFA ceremony,
the academy and its members' network.
I would also like to contribute to the update - upgrade of EFA online activities."
Please share your opinion with us for a special EFA online focus
Bruno Chatelin: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
THE SECOND DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL December 11 - 17, 2005
The second Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
by Dubai Media City, the media free zone created by the Government of Dubai in 2001.
The festival seeks to celebrate true excellence in Arab cinema while screening films
which reflect Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multi-cultural character. The festival will showcase
approximately 85 films.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/dubai.shtml
* Starz Denver International Film Festival awards best docu
* 11th Lyon Asian Film Festival awards Marathon
* Labyrinth has won the One Minute Awards 2005
* AsoloArtFilmFestival wrapped with award to Giulio Gianini
* Fort Lauderdale Film Festival concludes with awards
* Melbourne Festival Awards
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Prithvi Ratna Award to Wildlife film producer Naresh Bedi
* Cronenberg Opens Stockholm Film Festival
* Richard Peña on his work at New York Film Fest - part 2
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS? BOOK IT HERE
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Coup d'envoi du Festival des 3 Continents de Nantes
* Le Festival d’Amiens conclut sa 25ème édition
* Palmarès du 11e Festival Cinémas & Cultures d’Asie
* Resfest Montréal reçoit Michel Gondry et Stéphane Sednaoui
* Raymond Bouchard dit oui aux Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
* IMAGINA 2006 ouvrira ses portes dans moins de 100 jours
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* HDFEST High Def Festival highlights
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* International premiere Švankmajer’s LUNACY at Rotterdam Fest
* Sisters in Law to open IDFA 2005
* Independent Media Lab a new initiative from IFC for filmmakers
* Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World to premiere in Dubai
* Undiscovered Gems receive theatrical distribution in the US
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
2) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
3) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
4) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
______________________________________________________________
To subscribe to our newsletter:
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*************************************************************
Have a great day to you ALL.
Sami _________________
Nov Wed 23, 2005 3:53 pm
SincereSami Site Admin
Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Martinez, GA
WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 250 : November 30 - December 7, 2005
Find search tips for our website at the bottom, Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom
Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com: do not reply to the newsletter.
Advertise on the site: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* The 36th annual International Film Festival of India takes off
* Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival
* Retrospective on Indian Musicals from Goa Fest
* Sundance announced its line up for independent feature films
* NYC Home Film Festival returns to Big Apple for 2 days
* Anticipation, excitement at Dubai Fest program unveiling
* New festival record in Stockholm filmmakers' attendance...
* Untold story of Gujrat… Parzania
* FirstGlance Hollywood 6th runs Dec 1st to 4th
* Film Bazar is open at IFFI 2005 in Goa
* Goa has the potential to be among top film festivals
* Made in Germany - LA German fest conclusions
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards 2005 will take place this Saturday, December 3, in Berlin
- Members closing date to cast votes for awards and board members election: Nov 27th
- European Film Academy Awards nominees revealed
- European Film Academy Documentary Award revealed
- Public to vote for the Jameson People's Choice Awards, vote open on EFA website.
- EFA short list of 46 features from Europe has been announced
- Maurice Jarre tribute to be given during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
THE SECOND DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL December 11 - 17, 2005
The second Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
by Dubai Media City, the media free zone created by the Government of Dubai in 2001.
The festival seeks to celebrate true excellence in Arab cinema while screening films
which reflect Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multi-cultural character. The festival will showcase
approximately 85 films.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/dubai.shtml
DUBAI FEST NEWSLETTER
http://media.flipcorp.com/email/diff/20051116/
* Indie Ra Choi film wins AWGIE best feature award
* Munich International Festival of Film Schools
* El Ojo Cojo awards Dirt by Nancy Savoca
* Gotham Awards Winners will be awarded Nov 30
* Winners of Lexus Inside Film Awards in Sydney
* Perhaps Love Best Foreign Film at the Queens Fest
* Copenhagen Docu fest cph:dox has just wrapped
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Richard Peña on his work at New York Film Fest - part 3
* Seven Years of Thespo: A Youth Festival in India
* International Film Festival of India faces internal wrangle
* Terry Gilliam, Taylor Hackford among guest at Capri fest
* Let's celebrate...IFFI is rocking in Goa with an official song!
* Nordeste Wins Best Film at Stockholm
* What's new at Jakarta International Film Festival (7th)
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS? BOOK IT HERE
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Coup d’envoi du Festival du Film Israëlien à Los Angeles
* Journée Gender au Festival de film Filmar en América Latina
* Quintesse Ouidah au Benin prépare sa 4ème édition
* Paris Tout Court prépare sa quatrième édition
* Le Festival des 3 Continents de Nantes est lançé
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Digital Living Room® Where Silicon Valley and Hollywood Intersect...
* HDFEST High Def Festival highlights
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Dubai to premiere Saudi Arabian Animated Short on Impact of Terrorism
* IFFI Goa opener: Olga had added screening by audience demand
* Film line up from the Sundance Independent competition
* Look Both Ways rules Australian AFI awards
* Local Film Culture, Global Exchange - 1 day conference in London
* The National Screen Institute Canandian training program
* India to ink co-production deal with UK
* DaKINO delivers Matchpoint in its 15th Anniversary
* European Film Promotion receives Media support for film sales
* Media Desk Netherlands confirmed support to 8 dutch prods
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
2) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
3) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
4) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
______________________________________________________________
To subscribe to our newsletter:
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*************************************************************
Have a great day to you ALL.
Sami _________________
Dec Fri 02, 2005 10:23 am
SincereSami Site Admin
Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Martinez, GA
WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 251: December 8 - 15, 2005
Find search tips for our website at the bottom, Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom
Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com: do not reply to the newsletter.
Advertise on the site: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Delray Beach Fest will host Pro Am Celebrities Surfing Contest
* The Delray Beach Film Festival fundraising Casino night
* The 21st Israel Film Festival in action in LA
* Sony Sponsor of Dubai Fest along with other key locals
* Sarah Morris (US) ‘Artist in Focus’ in Rotterdam
* Dubai Festival has a role in improving portrayal of Arabs
* Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival kicked off
* IFFI Goa Fest closes and awards Iron Island
* Closing ceremony of the 36th IFFI
* Corman fans will feast on tribute from Delray Beach Film Festival
* Walk the Line, Johny Cash hit musical to preview in Capri
* Upcoming, 19th edition of Stuttgart Filmwinter
* DV Film Festival's celebrates emerging talent
* The Copenhagen International Film Festival moves in 2006
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
THE SECOND DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL December 11 - 17, 2005
The second Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
by Dubai Media City, the media free zone created by the Government of Dubai in 2001.
The festival seeks to celebrate true excellence in Arab cinema while screening films
which reflect Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multi-cultural character. The festival will showcase
approximately 85 films.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/dubai.shtml
DUBAI FEST NEWSLETTER
http://media.flipcorp.com/email/diff/20051116/
* Nantes 3 Continents has awarded Angel's Fall
* Dakino Trophy awarded to Dawn
* Capote and Murderball Take Home Top Honors at Gotham Awards
* Brief Encounters Awards winners
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
_____________________________________________________________
EFA SPECIAL
European Film Awards Ceremony took place last saturday in Berlin
- New Board announced, Yves Marmion will run the new board
- Haneke's Caché awarded European Film at EFA Awards
- Maurice Jarre tribute during EFA in Berlin
- Sir Sean Connery will receive a life-time EFA award in Berlin
http://www.filmfestivals.com/efa/efa2005.shtml
FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Morgan Freeman returns to Dubai Fest
* Language of film never matters… 'Shyamchi Aai' all time hit
* Seven Years of Thespo: A Youth Festival in India
* International Film Festival of India faces internal wrangle
* Richard Peña on his work at New York Film Fest - part 3
* Terry Gilliam, Taylor Hackford among guest at Capri fest
* What's new at Jakarta International Film Festival (7th)
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS TO DUBAI? BOOK IT HERE
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Nantes 3 Continents prime la chute de l'ange
* Coup d’envoi du Festival du Film Israëlien à Los Angeles
* Journée Gender au Festival de film Filmar en América Latina
* Quintesse Ouidah au Benin prépare sa 4ème édition
* Paris Tout Court prépare sa quatrième édition
* Le Festival des 3 Continents de Nantes est lançé
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Digital Living Room® Where Silicon Valley and Hollywood Intersect...
* HDFEST High Def Festival highlights
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 US D Cinemas
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* King Kong reigns on Time Square, for its world premiere
* Films competing for Florence Festival dei popoli
* Haneke's Caché awarded European Film at EFA Awards
* Nagesh Kukunoor not unhappy for ‘Iqbals’ rejection
* Dubai to premiere Saudi Arabian Animated Short on Impact of Terrorism
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
2) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
3) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
4) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
5) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
6) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
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WELCOME TO FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 252: December 14 -21, 2005
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Dubai opened second edition, now a world destination for cinema
* The sixth annual Santa Fe Film Festival’s bowed
* "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," will premiere in Capri
* River to River Indian Fest in Florence kicks off
* Kerala 10 opens with record breaking attendance expected
* 1st edition of the Mobile Film Festival in France
* RESFEST Montréal 1st edition calls for a second
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
3RD ANNUAL ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS
August 2006 – Hollywood & San Francisco
"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights,
Children's Advocacy , Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation.
Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" -
while raising awareness for social global causes.
Calling for entries now.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/artivist.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL
The second Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) December 11 - 17, 2005
is in full gear in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and will showcase approximately 85 films.
Read our reports from Dubai
* Dubai panel on UAE’s film industry private financing
* Dubai now a world destination for cinema
* Dubai line up includes awards winners from Cannes, Berlin...
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* Golden Globe Awards list of nominees
* Good Night, And Good Luck honored by NBR
* Mannheim-Heidelberg Award winners
* Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Awards
* Festival dei Popoli Redefines the Documentary Frame
* SIGNIS Award in Sithengi to 'The Educators'
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
* Tampa Fest to honor Indian Filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta
* Edith Grant joins The Cinema & Literature International Forum of Monte Carlo
* The 29th Göteborg Film Festival 27 January-6 February 2006
* GÖTEBORG FILM FESTIVAL FUND SUPPORTS EIGHT PROJECTS
* A Conversation With Danish filmmaker Jorgen Leth
* Pascal Vicedomini: Producer of the Capri Festival
* Curtain Rises on Second Dubai Film Festival
* James Cameron to receive Santa Barbara Award for Excellence in Nature Filmmaking
* Sundance galas will be designed by Todd Oldham
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS TO SUNDANCE ? BOOK IT HERE
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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Ang Lee reçoit 7 nominations aux Golden Globe
* Joyeux Noel candidat français aux Oscars nominé aux Golden Globes
* La fête du court à Valloire
* Palmarès du 23e Festival Tous Courts d'Aix
* Hommage à Humbert Balsan ami du cinéma Arabe
* Des nouvelles de Resfest Montreal
* C'est bientôt la Fête du Cinéma Belge
* Les prix sont remis à Nantes, Festival des 3 continents
* Le Festival du Film Israelien à Los Angeles
* Journée Gender au Festival de film Filmar en América Latina
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* HDFEST Concludes 2005 Tour with LA awards Moving Malcom
* Digital Living Room® Where Silicon Valley and Hollywood Intersect...
* HDFEST High Def Festival highlights
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 D-Cinemas in the US
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Prend Ca Court Shorts in Montreal
* Lebanese Musical ‘Bosta’ Opens at Dubai Open-Air Cinema
* Hairy Indian Opener in Florence River to River
* Indian Film Festival in Florence offers strong openers
* Dubai line up includes awards winners from Cannes, Berlin...
* 45 film projects selected for Rotterdam CineMart 2006
* Indian treats at Florence River to River Fest
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) SKIP CITY D-CINEMA FESTIVAL 2006: July 15-23, 2006
SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2006 promotes Digital cinema
combining entertainment and digital technology through international competition
screenings and awarding filmmakers and their works.
Submissions of features and shorts digitally shot and produced are now open untill February 17.
Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/skipcity.shtml
2) 39TH WORLDFEST HOUSTON April 21-30, 2006
Worldfest is totally dedicated to Independent Film
WorldFest will screen next April 21 to 30 50 to 60 feature film premieres
and short and documentary films.
Entries are accepted to January 31, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/houston.shtml
3) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
4 ) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
5 ) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
6 ) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
7 ) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
8 ) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
______________________________________________________________
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Dec Fri 16, 2005 11:43 am
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Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Martinez, GA
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
WELCOME TO OUR FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 253 : December 21 - 28, 2005
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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* The Festivalists, Aussie based org, launches touring film circuit
* Pomona Smogdance 06 announces events
* The 5th edition of DocPoint coming soon in Helsinki
* River to River: Florence Indian Film Festival
* Animex: world’s largest animation and gaming festival returns
* The sixth annual Santa Fe Film Festival’s bowed
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER
1ST MOBILE FILM FESTIVAL 2006 January 3rd to 15th
Mobilevent presents the 1st edition of the Mobile Film Festival, the first ever online
festival of one minute short films, filmed only with mobile phones and open to the general public.
Applicants have until December 20th to send in their proposal.
The Festival will be accessible to all on the web www.mobilefilmfestival.com
Submit online: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/mobilefest.shtml
3RD ANNUAL ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS
August 2006 – Hollywood & San Francisco
"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights,
Children's Advocacy , Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation.
Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" -
while raising awareness for social global causes.
Calling for entries now.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/artivist.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM DUBAI FILM FESTIVAL
The second Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) wrapped December 17, 2005
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Read our reports from Dubai
* Dubai panel on UAE’s film industry private financing
* Dubai now a world destination for cinema
* Dubai line up includes awards winners from Cannes, Berlin...
View our Image gallery
http://www.filmfestivals.com/images/dubai/index.htm
* Good Night, and Good Luck awarded film of the year by Capri
* Asian films and Nordic actors win in Tallinn Black Nights
* FIKE 2005 awards Waverley as best fiction
* River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival wraps
* Golden Globe Awards list of nominees
* Good Night, And Good Luck honored by NBR
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
* Capri Hollywood honors Helen Mirren, Cerami and Zanussi
* Massimo Troisi to be honored by Capri Festival
* A Florentine Hommage to Ismail Merchant
* A conversation with Selvaggia Velo, River to River Director
* Wieland Speck, director of the Berlin Panorama on the Teddy 20
* Edith Grant joins The Cinema & Literature International Forum of Monte Carlo
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS TO SUNDANCE ? BOOK IT HERE
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Le Palmarès de lea fete du court à Valloire
* Le prix Louis-Delluc récompense les amants réguliers
* Le protocole d’accord interprofessionnel sur « le cinéma à la demande ».
* 52 films en compétition à Angers du 20 au 29 Janvier
* le road movie à l'Actin Christine: 80 films autour d’Easy Rider
* Hommage à Humbert Balsan ami du cinéma Arabe
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* HDFEST Concludes 2005 Tour with LA awards Moving Malcom
* Digital Living Room® Where Silicon Valley and Hollywood Intersect...
* HDFEST High Def Festival highlights
* Fox to supply digital film for D Cinema
* Disney commits to delivering film to DCI compliant theatres
* DCI finalizes D Cinema system requirements and specs
* Dolby selects the Christie CP2000 2K for 50 D-Cinemas in the US
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* 52 first features and shorts at Angers Premiers Plans
* Interview with Ruchi Narain New Indian "parallel" cinema
* Sydney Pollack's Documentary Adventure
* Paris episode for “Ad-Darb” for al Jazeraa children 's cahnnel competition
* Jocelyne Saab and Hanan Turk confront social issues with controversial film Dunia
* Building a shrewder ape King Kong review
* Dubai panel on UAE’s film industry private financing
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS AGENDA
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) SKIP CITY D-CINEMA FESTIVAL 2006: July 15-23, 2006
SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2006 promotes Digital cinema
combining entertainment and digital technology through international competition
screenings and awarding filmmakers and their works.
Submissions of features and shorts digitally shot and produced are now open untill February 17.
Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/skipcity.shtml
2) 39TH WORLDFEST HOUSTON April 21-30, 2006
Worldfest is totally dedicated to Independent Film
WorldFest will screen next April 21 to 30 50 to 60 feature film premieres
and short and documentary films.
Entries are accepted to January 31, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/houston.shtml
3) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
4 ) THE SHORTS SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL: June 3, 2006 / June 11, 2006
Japan’s best festival for short films, is now accepting submissions for its 2006 competition.
Filmmaker friendly, no entry fee, each year several filmmakers are invited roundtrip to Tokyo.
Academy Awards ® accredited festival. International deadline is November 1st,
National and Asian deadline is December 20th, 2005.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/short.shtml
5 ) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
6 ) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
7 ) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
8 ) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
On behalf of the team, we would like to wish you and yours
a HAPPY NEW YEAR ! We thank you for your continued support and
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT.
WELCOME TO OUR FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 254: December 28, 2005, January 3
Find search tips for our website at the bottom, Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom
Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com: do not reply to the newsletter.
Advertise on the site: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival at a Glance
* Mumbai International Film Festival schdeduled for early feb
* Miami International Film Festival Goes to Chile
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM CAPRI FESTIVAL
* Capri, Hollywood Film Festival complete line shows style
* Costume designer Gabriella Pescucci is the winner of the Capri Fe2005 Tirelli Prize
* A documentary on Pope John Paul II wins best docu in Capri
* Good Night, and Good Luck awarded film of the year by Capri
* Capri Hollywood honors Helen Mirren, Cerami and Zanussi
* Massimo Troisi to be honored by Capri Festival
______________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
3RD ANNUAL ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS
August 2006 – Hollywood & San Francisco
"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights,
Children's Advocacy , Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation.
Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" -
while raising awareness for social global causes.
Calling for entries now.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/artivist.shtml
1ST MOBILE FILM FESTIVAL 2006 January 3rd to 15th
Mobilevent presents the 1st edition of the Mobile Film Festival, the first ever online
festival of one minute short films, filmed only with mobile phones and open to the general public.
Applicants have until December 20th to send in their proposal.
The Festival will be accessible to all on the web www.mobilefilmfestival.com
Submit online: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/mobilefest.shtml
* Costume designer Gabriella Pescucci is the winner of the Capri Fe2005 Tirelli Prize
* A documentary on Pope John Paul II wins best docu in Capri
* Good Night, and Good Luck awarded film of the year by Capri
* Asian films and Nordic actors win in Tallinn Black Nights
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
___________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
* Capri Hollywood honors Helen Mirren, Cerami and Zanussi
* Massimo Troisi to be honored by Capri Festival
* A Florentine Hommage to Ismail Merchant
* Wieland Speck, director of the Berlin Panorama on the Teddy 20
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________
LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS TO SUNDANCE ? BOOK IT HERE
______________________________________________________________
THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* La position de l'Unevi sur les amendements P2P
* Le point de vue de l'Adami sur la licence globale
* Le 9e Festival de Comédie de l’Alpe d’Huez annonce sa programmation…
* Le Palmarès de la fête du court à Valloire
* Le prix Louis-Delluc récompense les amants réguliers
* Hommage à Humbert Balsan ami du cinéma Arabe
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Capri, Hollywood Film Festival complete line up
* 52 first features and shorts at Angers Premiers Plans
* Interview with Ruchi Narain New Indian "parallel" cinema
* Sydney Pollack's Documentary Adventure
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
______________________________________________________________
FESTIVALS AGENDA
______________________________________________________________
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) CIFF - CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL March 24- 27, 2006,
The festival has a new directors competitionfor Features,Shorts,Docu, Music Video / Commercial
Golden Aphrodite Award : CYP 10.000.- in Feature Film Category. A 'red
carpet - black tie' international competitive cinema event dedicated to
make things happen in Cyprus, for emerging filmmakers and screenwriters".
Apply online at http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/06/jan/cyprus.shtml
2) SKIP CITY D-CINEMA FESTIVAL 2006: July 15-23, 2006
SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2006 promotes Digital cinema
combining entertainment and digital technology through international competition
screenings and awarding filmmakers and their works.
Submissions of features and shorts digitally shot and produced are now open untill February 17.
Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/skipcity.shtml
3) 39TH WORLDFEST HOUSTON April 21-30, 2006
Worldfest is totally dedicated to Independent Film
WorldFest will screen next April 21 to 30 50 to 60 feature film premieres
and short and documentary films.
Entries are accepted to January 31, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/houston.shtml
4) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
5 ) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
6 ) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
7 ) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
8 ) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
______________________________________________________________
To subscribe to our newsletter:
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Please feel free to forward it to other colleagues;
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Copyright (c) 2005 Filmfestivals. All Rights Reserved.
*************************************************************
Have a great day to you ALL.
Sami _________________
Dec Wed 28, 2005 11:03 pm
SincereSami Site Admin
Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Martinez, GA
On behalf of the team, we would like to wish you and yours
a HAPPY NEW YEAR ! We thank you for your continued support and
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT.
WELCOME TO OUR FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 255: January 4-11, 2006
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Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com: do not reply to the newsletter.
Advertise on the site: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com
_____________________________________________________________
NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Sundance Independent Feature Film Competition contenders
* SXSW Announces Premieres, 'Prairie Home' to be Opening Night Film
* Rotterdam to open with Nagasaki’s Heart, Beating In The Dark
* 8 films ready for the Nordic Competition at Göteborg
* 29th Portland International Film Festival Opens February 10, 1006
* Bahamas International Film Festival: Second Edition
* Portland Jewish Film Fest opens Jan 14
* 39th Worldfest will stream all shorts and features trailers
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
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IFC MEDIA LAB DRAW CONTEST
IFC’s Independent Media Lab is a web/TV integrated program that provides filmmakers
a destination for posting independent films online.
Try your luck: browse our website, select your prize and reply as fast as you can to
mailto:bruno@mm2editions.com Early bird gets it.
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NEWS FROM CAPRI FESTIVAL
Browse the photogallery starring Terry Gilliam, Max von Sidow, Michael Radford...
* Capri, Hollywood Film Festival wraps in style
* Costume designer Gabriella Pescucci is the winner of the Capri Fe2005 Tirelli Prize
* A documentary on Pope John Paul II wins best docu in Capri
* Good Night, and Good Luck awarded film of the year by Capri
* Capri Hollywood honors Helen Mirren, Cerami and Zanussi
* Massimo Troisi honored by Capri Festival
http://www.filmfestivals.com/images/capri2005/index.htm
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
3RD ANNUAL ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS
August 2006 – Hollywood & San Francisco
"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights,
Children's Advocacy , Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation.
Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" -
while raising awareness for social global causes.
Calling for entries now.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/artivist.shtml
1ST MOBILE FILM FESTIVAL 2006 January 3rd to 15th
Mobilevent presents the 1st edition of the Mobile Film Festival, the first ever online
festival of one minute short films, filmed only with mobile phones and open to the general public.
Applicants have until December 20th to send in their proposal.
The Festival will be accessible to all on the web www.mobilefilmfestival.com
Submit online: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/mobilefest.shtml
* The 9th International Latino Film Festival awards
* Costume designer Gabriella Pescucci is the winner of the Capri 2005 Tirelli Prize
* A documentary on Pope John Paul II wins best docu in Capri
* Good Night, and Good Luck awarded film of the year by Capri
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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FESTIVALS GALLERY - PICTURES JUST PICTURES
* Terry Gilliam Oscar bets on Woody Allen, Heath Ledger and King Kong
* Capri Hollywood honors Helen Mirren, Cerami and Zanussi
* Massimo Troisi to be honored by Capri Festival
* Wieland Speck, director of the Berlin Panorama on the Teddy 20
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS TO SUNDANCE ? BOOK IT HERE
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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* La 1ère édition du Mobile Film Festival est lancée
* L'eau fait débat autour de Retour aux Sources
* Le Festival des Films du Monde se déroulera du 24 août au 4 septembr
* La position de l'Unevi sur les amendements P2P
* Le point de vue de l'Adami sur la licence globale
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
* Technicolor Digital Cinema test plans with Century Theatres
* HDFEST Concludes 2005 Tour with LA awards Moving Malcom
* Digital Living Room® Where Silicon Valley and Hollywood Intersect...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Memoirs of a Geisha cast video interview
* The Chronicles of Narnia reviews
* Masters of Horror series from Vancouver VIFC
* Capri, Hollywood Film Festival complete line up
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
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FESTIVALS AGENDA
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CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) CIFF - CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL March 24- 27, 2006,
The festival has a new directors competitionfor Features,Shorts,Docu, Music Video / Commercial
Golden Aphrodite Award : CYP 10.000.- in Feature Film Category. A 'red
carpet - black tie' international competitive cinema event dedicated to
make things happen in Cyprus, for emerging filmmakers and screenwriters".
Apply online at http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/06/jan/cyprus.shtml
2) SKIP CITY D-CINEMA FESTIVAL 2006: July 15-23, 2006
SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2006 promotes Digital cinema
combining entertainment and digital technology through international competition
screenings and awarding filmmakers and their works.
Submissions of features and shorts digitally shot and produced are now open untill February 17.
Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/skipcity.shtml
3) 39TH WORLDFEST HOUSTON April 21-30, 2006
Worldfest is totally dedicated to Independent Film
WorldFest will screen next April 21 to 30 50 to 60 feature film premieres
and short and documentary films.
Entries are accepted to January 31, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/december/houston.shtml
4) FOCAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: May 15, 2006, Savoy Hotel, London
The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries is a not for profit trade organization
representing footage archives, researchers, consultants and ancillary facilities serving
the footage industry worldwide. The FOCAL International Awards is an annual event
to celebrate the use of footage archive images in the creative media.
Submissions are now invited, free of charge, in 15 Award categories.
Closing date 31 December 2005. Apply online at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/november/focal.shtml
5 ) THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/october/pbiff.shtml
6 ) RIFF Awards 2006 & Rome Film Market: 24-31 March 2006
CALL 4 entry deadline for the fifth edition of RIFF (Roma Independent Film Festival)
is December 15, 2005, Riff takes place in the Italian capital on 24-31 March 2006.
Prizes worth over 50.000 € will be awarded.
applications and info on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/september/roma.shtml
7 ) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: February 24th till March 4th
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
The Festival runs now in 4 theatres (2,600 seats altogether ) and screens nearly
200 NEW feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
8 ) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works.
Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies.
Awards information and call for entries:
http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml
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