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Amazon Prime Video’s International spy web series Citadel: Messing with minds
Amazon Prime Video’s International spy web series Citadel: Messing with minds Imagine you are a spy. Imagine you have done things to people that they cannot imagine, and some of those people have done the same to you. Now imagine that an organisation can erase your memory and give you a new identity. So, in other words, your memory is at the mercy of a professional outfit that messes with your mind. Now imagine Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the top spies of Citadel, in Ama…
Amazon Prime Video’s Jubilee: A celebration of the golden era of Hindustani cinema
Amazon Prime Video’s Jubilee: A celebration of the golden era of Hindustani cinema When a director like Vikramaditya Motwane charts new territory in the shape of a 10-episode web series, with lip-sync songs, something he has never done before, there is high curiosity value. It’s called Jubilee and the trailer was launched at Four Seasons Hotel, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, on Friday afternoon. Starting just 30 minutes after the scheduled time, the proceedings ended within an hour, which i…
Workshops, Panels, Masterclasses scheduled for the 16th Edition of NFFTY!
In addition to its short film programs, NFFTY is offering 9 panels and workshops this year that are designed to give filmmakers the opportunity to learn from industry pros and ask burning questions to help them take their craft to the next level. This year’s Keynote is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at rising filmmaker Kris Mercado’s creative process, and young filmmakers can gain valuable insights from his experience. Mercado will share his journey from creating…
In June 2023, the Sacramento French Film Festival is going back to its roots!
The 22nd edition of the SFFF will be held at the Tower Theatre over one weekend, June 9-11, 2023, just like it was in our inaugural year in 2002. The move to the Tower Theatre will provide our audience with the best and most professional screening experience, in a more intimate setting that allows for a truly immersive film festival experience. → The 22nd Sacramento French Film Festival will open on Friday, June 9, with the big winner of the 2023 César Ceremony (French Acade…
The Victoria Film Festival Calling for Entries
The Victoria Film Festival is pleased to announce that the Call for Entries to our 2024 Film Festival is now open! Since 1995, The Victoria Film Festival (VFF) has presented the best Canadian and international features, documentaries, and short films to Victoria and Vancouver Island in a ten-day celebration of cinema. Eclectic and inspiring, the festival hosts a wide array of film directors, producers, distributors, and programmers as guests and participants. Wit…
Join scientists, storytellers, and world-builders for The Future on Film, a virtual conference on April 15, 2023
FILM•RADERIE PRESENTS THEIR INAUGURAL EVENT – THE FUTURE ON FILM Join scientists, storytellers, and world-builders for The Future on Film, a virtual conference presented by newly formed nonprofit film•raderie on April 15, 2023 film•raderie is proud to announce their inaugural event, The Future on Film, to be presented virtually on April 15, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. PST – 1:30 p.m. PST. Th…
The Indie Meme Film Festival is back this April 12-16th, bringing the best of South Asian cinema to Austin
Indie Meme Film Festival 2023 The Indie Meme Film Festival is back this April 12-16th, bringing the best of South Asian cinema to Austin audiences through in-person screenings, Q&A’s, mixers, and filmmaker events. Cine Las Americas is proud to join as a community partner to co-present a touching film. Gracias a Indie Meme, have special discounts for our community to attend! TELL IT LIKE A WOMAN is a globe-spanning …
The 2023 poster for the Directors Fortnight
THE DIRECTORS’ FORTNIGHT REVEALS ITS 2023 POSTER! The 55th edition of the Directors’ Fortnight will be luminous and adventurous. Serene, with no frills, Leonor Silveira challenges our gaze. The 2023 poster pays tribute to Manoel de Oliveira’s magnificent Abraham’s Valley (inspired by Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary) and celebrates the 30th anniversary of its selection (1993 Directors’ Fortnight). As cens…
56th WorldFest Houston get your kicks from Indie Flicks (April 25-30, 2023)
WorldFest is ready to kick into high gear! The 56th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival (April 25-30, 2023) will announce its 2023 film line-up on April 5th on their website at www.worldfest.org Now celebrating ten years of amazing work by the creative team at López Negrete Communications, the premier Hispanic Ad Agency, WorldFest is delighted to announce that López Negrete was awarded a Best-in-Show ADDY for their work for …
THE FIFEQ IS BACK IN MONTREAL – Unveiling of the opening films and poster of the 19th edition (May 4 to 11, 2023)
THE FIFEQ IS BACK IN MONTREAL! 19TH EDITION – MAY 4 TO 11 Unveiling of the opening films and poster The Festival international du film ethnographique du Québec (FIFEQ) is back in Montreal for a 19th edition! The only ethnographic film festival in Canada will take place from May 4 to May 11, 2023, in several cinemas in the city. All the programming will be offered free of charge, with the exception of the opening night. The festival invites moviegoers …
Announcing the 2023 CineYouth Festival in Chicago
See the next generation of filmmakers at CineYouth 2023! CineYouth presents 65 short films across 10 programming blocks featuring everything from uproarious comedies to depictions of activism in action to highlights from the Chicagoland area. Plus, CineYouth features two workshops focused on activism in film and creative collaboration through editing, live filmmaker Q&As, and more! CineYouth 2023 goes down in-person April 21-23 a…
Celebrating 70 years, Sydney Film Festival released a special preview of 12 films in selection
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL OFFERS FIRST GLIMPSE OF 70TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM Celebrating a momentous 70 years in 2023, Sydney Film Festival today released a special preview of 12 films to be featured in this year’s 7–18 June event. The announcement is in advance of the full program launch on Wednesday 10 May. “Sydney Film Festival is thrilled to continue a 70-year strong tradition of presenting exceptional cinema from across Australia and around the world to Sydney audiences.&nbs…
Female Voices Rock Film Festival Announces Official Film Lineup & Panelists
New York: Doc Fortnight 2023
Considered a mandatory festival event for innovative and provocative documentaries, the annual Doc Fortnight was presented again from February 22 to March 7 this year by the Museum of Modern Art. The program included 15 feature and 8 short films. As in past editions, the festival included U.S. and international films reflecting current socio-political changes and ruptures, embracing new production approaches, and the visual analysis of themes not covered before. Many selections premiered i…
Cannes 2022 Festival coverage
Like all festival attendees we were extremely happy to attend in person with a full team and many happy partnerships the Cannes festival in full mode! Herewith our coverage of the festival scene! Cannes 2022 Festival coverage 133 articles (90 in english, 43 in french) Coverage of the market 308 articles (275 in english, 33 in french). 8 newsletters sent to 167 000 film pro subscribers The 2022 video coverage with 25 videos / Fan de can…
Indiana Jones returns to Cannes for the world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny with Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones returns to the Festival de Cannes for the world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, directed by James Mangold, starring Harrison Ford as the legendary hero. 15 years after the presentation in 2008 of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull directed by Steven Spielberg, the final installment of the Lucasfilm saga will be screened on Thursday, May 18 in Cannes and will be released in theaters on June 28 in France and June 30 in the United States. On this o…
Wigs on the red carpet: Jeanne du Barry by Maïwenn to open the 76th Festival de Cannes
Jeanne du Barry (Maïwenn) and Johnny Depp (Louis XV) in Jeanne du Barry © Stéphanie Branchu / Why Not Productions Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maïwenn, starring Johnny Depp, will open the 76th Festival de Cannes and will be screened in world premiere. The directors’ sixth feature will be presented on Tuesday, May 16 on the big screen of the Grand Théâtre Lumière, after the opening ceremony broadcasted live on France Tél&ea…
MIPTV 2023: more than 40 companies exhibiting at the Unifrance stand
For its 60th anniversary, Unifrance will have a new stand at the Palais des festivals (P-1.M4), where it will welcome 44 member companies. On Tuesday, April 18, at 6:00 pm, Unifrance will host a cocktail reception to celebrate French audiovisual creation and increase opportunities for professional meetings. Panel: “French Documentary is getting serialised! Writing the next success story.” On Tuesday, April 18, from 12:30 to 1…
The Super Mario World at Universal Studios Hollywood: let’s go!
By Emmanuel Itier and Roxanna Bina. After almost a decade in the making, Universal Studios Hollywood (www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com), in partnership with the iconic video game brand Nintendo, just opened, with a huge success, the long awaited ‘Super Mario World’. Like in the game, you will enter this fantastic new land with the iconic green warp pipe. Be ready to experience some fun like never before and in the company of your favorite characters from the best sell…
49th annual Seattle International Film Festival to open with PAST LIVES from Celine Song
The film will be followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Celine Song & Opening Night Gala at the Paramount Theatre SEATTLE – SIFF announced today that the 49th Seattle International Film Festival will open with Celine Song’s heartrending modern romance Past Lives from A24. SIFF’s Opening Night screening will take place Thursday, May 11 at The Paramount Theatre followed by a party inside the theatre and outdoors on Ninth Avenue. …
Horror-thriller, The Resurrrection of Charles Manson starring Frank Grillo helmed by son Remi Grillo
The Movie Partnership have confirmed the release of their upcoming horror-thriller, The Resurrrection of Charles Manson. Starring Frank Grillo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Jaime King (My Bloody Valentine) and Sarah Dumont (The Accursed), the film will be available in the UK on iTunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Virgin & Sky Store from 29th May. The Resurrection of Charles Manson is directed by Remy Grillo, son of Frank Grillo, who makes his feat…
Martin Scorsese returns to the 76th Festival de Cannes with Killers of the Flower Moon
Lily Gladstone (Mollie Burkhart) and Leonardo DiCaprio (Ernest Burkhart) in Killers of the Flower Moon © 2023 Apple Studios Killers of the Flower Moon by Martin Scorsese stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone. Hailing from Apple Studios, Killers of the Flower Moon was produced alongside Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions and Appian Way. Producers are Martin Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas and Daniel Lupi, with…
Martin Scorsese returns to the 76th Festival de Cannes with Killers of the Flower Moon
Lily Gladstone (Mollie Burkhart) and Leonardo DiCaprio (Ernest Burkhart) in Killers of the Flower Moon © 2023 Apple Studios Killers of the Flower Moon by Martin Scorsese stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone. Hailing from Apple Studios, Killers of the Flower Moon was produced alongside Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions and Appian Way. Producers are Martin Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas and Daniel Lupi, with…
Winners Go Short Awards 2023 announced!
Films about the unruliness of life go home with Go Short Awards 2023 Thank you for your patience! by Simon van der Zande receives two awards During the anniversary edition of Go Short tonight, the coveted Go Short Awards were presented for the fifteenth time during a live show. The awards are an important springboard for the Oscars, BAFTA and European Film Awards, among others. From a packed auditorium at LUX, in Nijmegen’s hometown, the jury announced to filmmakers who had…
Garden Fest Film Festival winners announced
The Garden State Film Festival’s Four-Day event took place in Cranford & Asbury Park, March 23-March 26, 2023 Thousands of people attended New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival®, the Garden State Film Festival’s much-anticipated four-day event in Cranford and Asbury Park, New Jersey, March 23-March 26, 2023. The spectacular multi-day event welcomed over 18,496 celebrities, honorees, film industry execs and movie fans to multiple iconi…
Punto de Vista 2023 Winners
The international jury of the sixteenth Punto de Vista International Documentary Film Festival of Navarra, made up of Ángel Santos Touza, Hama Haruka and Marcos Uzal, after watching the entries in the Official Section has decided to award the following prizes: Official prizes ► The Punto de Vista Grand Prize for Best Film, worth 10,000 euros, goes to El polvo ya no nubla nuestros ojos by Colectivo Silencio. Jury statement: A film that unites past and present, in its …
The 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF), announced this year’s juried film award winners
2023 SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS National Geographic Documentary’s Wild Life is Audience Award Winner Fancy Dance and Nascondino win Best Narrative & Documentary Feature Film Fremont and Bad Press score One in A Million Awards The 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF), announced this year’s juried film award winners during the annual Awards Bash, presented by SVFF. The Awards Bash was hosted at Whiskey Jacques with a perfor…
Meet the 2023 Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum participants – watch their pitches LIVE at BANFF!
The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF), in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is pleased to announce the fifteen Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum participants who will be pitching their in-development projects in-person to leading media industry buyers, funders and potential co-producers as part of the Banff World Media Festival. The ISS Pitch Forum will take place from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm MT on Sunda…
Jackson Wild Executive Director Lisa Samford is stepping away from her role
Sharing this letter from Lisa Samford, Executive Director of Jackson Wild. Warm greetings to all, After 20 wonderful years leading Jackson Wild, I will be stepping away from my role as Executive Director following this year’s Summit in Jackson Hole. I have spent a lot of time reflecting on what we have accomplished over the years, with a sense of wonder. Together, we have created innovative global partnerships, accelerated the amplification of underrepre…
Ruben Östlund, President of the Jury of the 76th Festival de Cannes
50 years after fellow citizen Ingrid Bergman, Swedish director Ruben Östlund, a two-time winner of the Palme d’or, will preside over the Jury of the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes to be held from May 16 to 27. « I am happy, proud, and humbled to be trusted with the honor of Jury president for this year’s Competition at the Festival de Cannes. Nowhere in the film world is the anticipation as strong as when the curtain rises on the films in Competition at the Festival…
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ONES TO WATCH FOR FESTIVAL CONSIDERATION carefuly curated by Bruno Chatelin
December 2022, USA 2 hours 4 minutes
Gotham tells the true story of what happened in New York City during the twenty years from 1993 to 2013. How did a city with over 2200 murders, 93,000 violent robberies and 147,000 car thefts in 1990 become the capitol of the world a mere handful of years later? This feature documentary explores what happened during these decades, told by the people who did the hard work, some at great personal and professional cost.
From Fear City to the City of Dreams. Hear about the greatest American turnaround story from the people who made it happen.
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Crime Thriller, Second film I 120 mn I UK October 2022 I Groucho Arts Ltd I Available for worldwide sales with a 2023 Cannes Market premiere.
In this ultra-hip crime thriller, X and Y are two hitmen whose storyline is interwoven with other two hitmen: Mother Nature and The Professional. The lives of these hitmen, a bartender, a kid, her brother, and their gangster leader grandfather intertwine in these wild tales of violence, family and redemption, in London, the Modern day Babylon.
The film stars: Clive RUSSELL (“Game of Thrones”), Ray CALLEJA (“The Bystanders”), Maria CRITELL (“Doctors”), Liran NATHAN, Paul CASSIDY (“Outlander”), Aaron COBHAM (“The Spanish Princess”), Billie GADSDON (“Cruella”), Aaron-Jon NORTH, Philip TOMLIN, Dylan GADSDON, Albert TALLSKI…
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ABSOLUTION by Lauren Spohn
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“I am in a dark forest and something is chasing after me, some sort of creature that reeks fire or something: one part of me wants to run but I cannot move my legs? I am totally paralysed…”
“One last thing”he said : “it’s not your fault !”
A man sees his psychiatrist for help with a difficult hidden family secret. The conversation takes a sinister turn as the psychiatrist pushes deeper into the man’s past. All is not what it seems:
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L’exceptionnelle aventure de sa vie : “James Cameron, la rétrospective” aux éditions Sophia
James Cameron est le réalisateur le plus populaire de tous les temps, et de loin. Sous la marque Du May, Sophia a décidé de revenir sur son riche et long parcours qui a fait de cet homme une icône cinématographique. Ses résultats astronomiques n’expliquent pas comment ce phénomène extraordinaire s’est produit ni en quoi Cameron est un conteur aussi universel. Le cinéma a ses monstres sacrés, m…
À l’occasion de la sortie du film « L’Établi » découvrez une histoire similaire en bande dessinée
Une Féministe révolutionnaire à l’atelier : L’Envers de Renault-Flins de Fabienne Lauret, Philippe Guillaume et Elena Vieillard, paru le 14 septembre dernier. Fabienne Lauret y raconte sa vie de militante marxiste ayant choisi de travailler en usine après mai 68. Elle deviendra une « établie » comme on les appelait, et passera ainsi plus de 20 ans à l’atelier couture de l’usine de Renault-Flins, des…
Palmarès du Festival International de Musique à l’image, Marseille
PALMARES 2023 Après une semaine riche en convivialité, en échanges et en partage, le jury long métrage composé de Marcia Romano, Renaud Barbier, Maïdi Roth et Florent Gouëlou, et le jury court métrage composé de Eloi Ragot, Ismaël El Iraki, Delphine Malausséna et Anaïs Fabre, ont décerné les Prix de la 24e édition du Festival international Music & Cinema Marseille. …
Cinélatino Le palmarès de la 35e édition 2023
Ce samedi 1 avril 2023, s’est tenue la remise des prix du festival Cinélatino, 35es Rencontres de Toulouse. PALMARÈS 2023 Cinélatino | Le palmarès de la 35e édition l 2023 PALMARÈS 2023 Cinélatino | Le palmarès de la 35e édition l 2023 Voir la version en ligne …
Des partenariats forts avec les plus grands festivals et marchés
Nous sommes très fiers des bonnes relations et des partenariats signé avec les plus grands festivals et marchés : Venice Production Bridge, FestForums Santa Barbara, AFM, Animaze, Tallinn Black Night International Film Festival, Houston WorldFest, Fantasporto, et Cannes Market bien entendu et beaucoup d’autres. Nous sommes heureux de pouvoir grace à ces parteneriats pouvoir apporter news et dailies à …
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