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Maxim Media International - New Line Up for AFM 2005
by Darrin Ramage 06 Oct '05

06 Oct '05

a division of Maxim Media Marketing, Inc. November 2 - 9, 2005 Maxim Media International will be exhibiting at AFM showcasing the Brain Damage Films & TerrorTV horror packages. We would like to invite you to Loews Hotel Suite # 863 at American Film Market 2005 November 2 - 9 for a meeting. If you will be attending the American Film Market, please reply to this email with a suggested date and time. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Our New Line Up FOR AFM Dear Head of Aquisitions, Maxim Media International is representing over 400 films in the Horror, Reality, Shock Reality, and Mature Reality genres. For more information and trailers on our exciting line of films visit our updated web site at www.emaximmedia.com/inat/index.php If you have any questions regarding the films or would like screeners, please forward your request to me directly at Darrin(a)eMaximMedia.com . Best regards, Darrin G. Ramage President Maxim Media International Corporate Headquarters 5025 South Ash Avenue Bldg. B2 Tempe, AZ 85282 USA 480.966.4070 x 11 480.966.4570 fax Darrin(a)eMaximMedia.com

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Filmfestivals.com weekly newsletter N° 243
by newsletter＠films-festivals.com 05 Oct '05

05 Oct '05

FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 243 : October 5 - 12, 2005 We have experienced severe problems with our mail servers which blocked all incoming emails last wednesday. Please resend if you experienced any problem reaching us. Search tips for our website at the bottom Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com Advertise on the site or newsletter: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com _____________________________________________________________ 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. 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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 ______________________________________________________________ FESTIVALS AGENDA Festivals calling for your films... 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This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD... http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.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. 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Mirovision PPP Showcase
by Nelly CHANG 05 Oct '05

05 Oct '05

Mirovision cordially invite you to our private party, Mirovison PPP Showcase. Join us for having cocktails along with the latest preview of our newest line-up . Mirovision PPP Showcase Date: Wednesday, October 12th, 2005 (PPP closing day) Time: 6:00 P.M. ~ 7:00 P.M. Venue: Panorama Room (16th Floor), Paradise Hotel, Pusan Please RSVP to Nelly CHANG ( <mailto:nelly@mirovision.com> nelly(a)mirovision.com) Mirovision PPP Office: Pusan Paradise Hotel (Tel: +82 (0)51 749 2710) Sincerely yours, Mirovision International Division Tel: +82 2 737 1185 Fax: +82 2737 1184 email: <mailto:sales@mirovision.com> sales(a)mirovision.com website: <http://www.mirovision.com> www.mirovision.com

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2005 AFM Screening Kisses And Caroms
by Kisses And Caroms 05 Oct '05

05 Oct '05

I got your information from the Cannes film market. I wanted to let you know the movie Kisses And Caroms will be screening at the 2005 American Film Market. The screening will be on Monday, November 7, at 5:00 PM in the Le Merigot Screen #1. Kisses And Caroms is a comedy about a girl who arranges a threesome to show her ex-boyfriend that she is his dream girl, but blinded by his libido, he believes their relationship is best left as friends. Through the antics of offbeat characters at a billiard pro shop, he realizes all his fantasies in her, but is it too late? Kisses And Caroms stars Playboy Babe Nicole Rayburn, TV Star Drew Wicks, and Adult Film Icon Ginger Lynn Allen. The Movie trailer can be watched at: http://www.KissesAndCaroms.com/AFM For sales information contact: Inferno Film, LLC, P.O. Box 696, Littleton, CO 80160, USA PHONE: 303-587-9792 E-MAIL: info(a)infernofilm.com WEBSITE: http://www.InfernoFilm.com Be sure to stop by Inferno Films booth at the Loews Hotel room 525. Sincerely, Vincent Rocca Director, Kisses And Caroms

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Discover how to effectively sell and market your film
by Screen International 04 Oct '05

04 Oct '05

==================================================================== Selling and Marketing Independent Films Thursday 17th November 2005 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London W1 Combating consumer fatigue through creativity and innovation ==================================================================== Screen International is proud to bring you Selling and Marketing Independent Films, a comprehensive one-day event that will examine all the key issues around marketing and selling independently-mounted films, from script to screen. By attending Selling and Marketing Independent Films, you will be able to listen to and learn from high-level panel discussions as the most successful marketing minds in the film business debate and divulge the very latest tactics and techniques on selling and marketing to a jaded audience. Gain a unique insight into the integrated campaigns behind the years biggest and brightest independent productions including Pathes breakaway hit Crash and the high-profile, high-octane Goal! from Milkshake Films. Hear from JWTs worldwide creative director Craig Davis one of the global advertising industrys foremost minds - on how the film industry can, and indeed must, begin to re-engage with an audience that has become weary of advertising blitz tactics and brand bombardments. Dont miss this opportunity to hear from a formidable line-up of international marketing experts and film gurus with a proven track record in promoting and selling independent films, including: * Craig Davis, Worldwide Creative Director, J Walter Thompson * Alex Hamilton, President, Icon Film Distributors UK * Michael Ryan, Chairman, Independent Film & Television Alliance * Kate Lee, Head of Film, Freuds * Stephen Burdge, Managing Director, Empire Design * John Durie, Chairman, Strategic Film Marketing * Peter Fudakowski, Managing Director, Premiere Productions * Anna Butler, Marketing Director, Pathe UK * Tom Johnson, Creative Director, Hyper Happen * Tom Grievson, Head of Marketing, Metrodome * Steve Hargitay, Director of Marketing & Communications, Europe, Milkshake Films Selling and Marketing Independent Films will provide an excellent opportunity to interact directly with the leading major and independent film producers, distributors, sales agents, exhibitors, marketing consultants and creative specialists, media agencies, media owners, new media experts, financiers and everyone else involved in the selling and marketing of independent films. For information on discounts for group bookings and to register for this fast-selling event log on to: http://www.screendaily.com/sales, or call our customer service team now on: Tel UK: 0845 056 7122 / Tel INT: +44 (0)20 7841 4805 Endorsed by: FDA

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Maverick Global Announces AFM Product Slate 2005
by Jack Campbell 03 Oct '05

03 Oct '05

Maverick Global Announces AFM Product Slate 2005 Maverick Global is set to premiere its first slate of 20 films at the American Film Market 2005. We are offering a diverse line-up of product in the horror, action, thriller and comedy genres, including the highly anticipated feature film "Carlita's Secret," starring "Desperate" housewife and international star, EVA LONGORIA. Act now and book your appointments! Maverick Global's product line will be represented at the JKD office in the Loews Hotel, Suite 702, by Jack Campbell. To book an appointment for this must-have line-up of films email jcampbell(a)maverickglobal.cc with suggested dates and times. You can also fax your meeting request to (702) 914-0537 or call the office at (702) 260-8901. For additional information visit our website www.maverickglobal.cc Carlita's Secret (Action/Thriller) USA 91 mins. Starring Eva Longoria star of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" The Evil One (Horror) USA 112 mins. The Evil One, set in Chicago's most dangerous neighborhood, Englewood, is experiencing a number of recent murders that are the work of a serial killer. Murder on the Border (Thriller) 98 mins. Hispanic attorney Eduardo Martinez's life is turned upside down when his family decides to cross the border illegally. 30 Miles (Thriller) 81 mins A white man stranded on the side of the road. A black man speeding by in an SUV.An act of kindness with fatal repercussions... A mysterious backpackAnd a twist that will leave you staggering. A Night In Compton (Comedy) 75 mins. Six friends, one house, and one hell of a crazy night. A NIGHT IN COMPTON, explores relationships among a set of life long friends, in the spirit of Friday and The Breakfast Club. View Our Other Titles Available: Action: Black Saturday Rap War One Snitch In New York Comedy: Da Block Party Bank Brothers Diggin For Dollars My Phamily Bar BQ 3 Play Horror: Street Tales of Terror Inspirational: Only God Can Judge Me Drama: Transit Wounded Hearts Thriller: Severed Ties Barbershop Blues Maverick Global, a division of Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. 1191 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 210, Deerfield Beach, Florida www.maverickentertainment.cc or www.maverickglobal.cc This message was sent by: Maverick Entertainment Group, 1191 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 210, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 To be removed click here: http://www.intellicontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?l=&s=JK6X&r=865307788&m…

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Maverick Global Announces AFM Product Slate 2005
by Jack Campbell 03 Oct '05

03 Oct '05

Maverick Global Announces AFM Product Slate 2005 Maverick Global is set to premiere its first slate of 20 films at the American Film Market 2005. We are offering a diverse line-up of product in the horror, action, thriller and comedy genres, including the highly anticipated feature film "Carlita's Secret," starring "Desperate" housewife and international star, EVA LONGORIA. Act now and book your appointments! Maverick Global's product line will be represented at the JKD office in the Loews Hotel, Suite 702, by Jack Campbell. To book an appointment for this must-have line-up of films email jcampbell(a)maverickglobal.cc with suggested dates and times. You can also fax your meeting request to (702) 914-0537 or call the office at (702) 260-8901. For additional information visit our website www.maverickglobal.cc Carlita's Secret (Action/Thriller) USA 91 mins. Starring Eva Longoria star of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" The Evil One (Horror) USA 112 mins. The Evil One, set in Chicago's most dangerous neighborhood, Englewood, is experiencing a number of recent murders that are the work of a serial killer. Murder on the Border (Thriller) 98 mins. Hispanic attorney Eduardo Martinez's life is turned upside down when his family decides to cross the border illegally. 30 Miles (Thriller) 81 mins A white man stranded on the side of the road. A black man speeding by in an SUV.An act of kindness with fatal repercussions... A mysterious backpackAnd a twist that will leave you staggering. A Night In Compton (Comedy) 75 mins. Six friends, one house, and one hell of a crazy night. A NIGHT IN COMPTON, explores relationships among a set of life long friends, in the spirit of Friday and The Breakfast Club. View Our Other Titles Available: Action: Black Saturday Rap War One Snitch In New York Comedy: Da Block Party Bank Brothers Diggin For Dollars My Phamily Bar BQ 3 Play Horror: Street Tales of Terror Inspirational: Only God Can Judge Me Drama: Transit Wounded Hearts Thriller: Severed Ties Barbershop Blues Maverick Global, a division of Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. 1191 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 210, Deerfield Beach, Florida www.maverickentertainment.cc or www.maverickglobal.cc This message was sent by: Maverick Entertainment Group, 1191 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 210, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 To be removed click here: http://www.intellicontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?l=&s=JK6X&r=865307788&m…

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