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FESTIVALS IN FOCUS
Congrats to Play-Doc for its upcoming twentieth edition - Call for entries opens
Entries will remain open from now until 1st April. The 20th edition of Play-Doc International Film Festival will be held in Tui, Galicia, Spain, from 1st to 5th May 2024. The call is open to films of all lengths and themes, both fiction and non-fiction, from any country. All films selected for the competition sections will be eligible for a cash prize awarded by a prestigious international jury. Each year, Play-Doc presents a selection of competiti...
Denmark in the spotligh at Stockfish SFIF 2024
DENMARK IN THE SPOTLIGHT For 2024, SFIF would be delighted to present Denmark as the Industry in Focus in light of the prominent number of Danish co-production films at SFIF program, “Tove's Room (Toves værelse)” by Martin Zandvliet, “Kalak” by Isabella Eklof and “Eternal” by Ulaa Salim. SFIF is hosting the national premiere and proposed “Eternal” as our Opening Film. The filmmakers representing the films in the pro...
Oska Bright Film Fest - Championing learning disabilities in cinema touring the UK
Oska Bright Film Festival' Best of the Fest screening, centering people with learning disabilities in front and behind the screen, is touring the UK. While we're based in Brighton and are touring cities around the UK, I'm specifically located in Glasgow, but can also pass on any other regional information should you wish. I'm reaching out as I wondered if this was something you thought your networks might find value in joining to watch some brilliant short films in an auti...
NYICFF 2024 opens this week end
We've an entire weekend of amazing films, special guests, and even a few surprises in store, so get a good night's sleep and get ready to celebrate Opening Weekend with us. We can't wait to share our lineup with you, hear your reaction to the films, and watch some great movies together. Not quite ready to make a decision? Walk-ups welcome! Stop by and grab your tickets at the theater. View Lineup Looking f...
Torino Film Festival director Giulio Base dedicates the next festival edition to Marlon Brando
The photo of Marlon Brando was taken in 1972 in Paris during the filming of "Last Tango in Paris" Ph. Eva Sereny / Iconic Images The Turin International Film Festival-TFF which will take place 22-30 November 2024 in the beautiful city of Turin unveils it's poster and the new festival director. Giulio Base, originally from Turin, will be the new festival director following Steve della Casa. ...
Mark Your Calendars: 60th #ChiFilmFest To Take Place October 16-27, 2024
We are thrilled to unveil our 60th anniversary logo and invite you to save the dates of October 16-27, 2024 for what will surely be a celebration of film that you won't want to miss! Stay tuned for more details on the 60th #ChiFilmFest – as well as some special programming to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Learn More About the Festival ...
EDFC Launches First Ever Disability Loop Group on Sony Pictures Studio Lot
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) has created the first ever disability loop group. The group was launched with a recent EDFC workshop held on the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) studio lot that included coaching, feedback and advice from animation executives. SPE has been a key sponsor and host of EDFC for six years. A loop group is a group of actors involved in recording audio for edited programming during post-production. Loop groups provide ...
Highlights from the upcoming 64th Krakow Film Festival
The final deadline for submitting films to the Krakow Film Festival passed last week. Although it's quality – and not quantity – that counts during the selection process, it's hard not to mention this year's record number of submissions. Every one of the over 2500 entries is being meticulously reviewed by our team of selectors and the recommended titles are also watched by the festival director, Krzysztof Gierat. The most intriguing documentaries and short films from...
Cinequest Film Festival Starts March 6 w AI Day
Cinequest's legacy is discovering both filmed art and tech—while connecting audiences and artists to creations and opportunity. Thus, it's fitting we bring to you a spectacular and uniquely Cinequest day of AI keynotes, symposiums, open conferences, entertainment, and more! Please check-out and share the Cinequest AI Day & Town Hall March 6 offerings. The next evening launches a wonderous lineup of film premieres, artists, and community as The Isl...
The Ojai Film Festival and Screenplay Competitions opened to submissions February 1.
Early Bird Deadline February 29 The Ojai Film Festival and Screenplay Competitions opened to submissions February 1. Ranked one of the top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway, the Ojai Film Festival continues to grow in prestige. The festival showcases the finest new films by emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. In the festival’s 24 years 15 alumni filmmakers received Academy Award nominations, two won an Oscar...
San Diego International Kids' Film Festival 2024 Open For Entries
The 2024 San Diego International Kid’s Film Festival is now welcoming submissions. SDIKFF focuses on entertaining and educational filmmaking the whole family can enjoy together. Each year, we screen films made across the globe. Accepted submissions are judged by a jury of experienced industry professionals. Films can be submitted in many categories, including short film, feature length, animation, and documentary. Filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds are enc...
71 San Sebastian Film Festivals: As a wrap up
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https://youtu.be/x8cw9a4gN6o It has been an intense week, with a lot of cinema, great weather, and more than interesting press conferences. My impressions have been varied, just like the movies I have seen. There has been quite a bit of European cinema on my list, and not much from across the pond, but more Japanese cinema than usual. I have been able to enter the theater about 30 times during these days, and it has always been a challenge. That's what I l...