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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 229: May 21-28, 2005

FILMFESTIVALS TEAM IS STILL IN CANNES.
An official partner of Cannes Market, organiser of the Short Film Digital Avenue
inside the Palais.
Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com
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IT HAS BEEN A GOOD CANNES!
The selection seems to have pleased most festival goers, not overwhelmed though.
The "palmares" remains very open for tonigth's ceremony

Follow Cannes daily coverage on our video blog live coverage
http://www.filmfestivalsTV.com
Find out and view online who walked the red carpet on gala screenings, friend of yours? stars?
and get your own DVD online
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CANNES MARKET - SHORT FILM MARKET SPECIAL
This market Riviera is now empty as a very sucessfull edition folded.
Over 2,500 companies had registered against 2,157 last year.
Industry professionals participation has also increased by 8% with 6,900,
2,860 films, over 1,350 buyers...
More visitors, more buyers, more sellers and MORE sales.

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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS

* Sydney Film Festival new direction ahead
* Maryland Film Festival wrapped
* Commonwealth Film Festival Awards
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml

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AWARDS

* Cannes Cinefondation awards
* "Pelé for ever"first award from Cannes
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS PANEL

Filmfestivals Entertainment Group acquires digital rights CATALOGS for worldwide distribution
to 8 digital networks : Videophones: 2,5G, 3G…, Gamepads, Online viewing, TV digital VOD,
TV IP channels, New digital networks, DVD, Digital cinema...
email bruno@filmfestivals.com
find the video of the Cannes Market Panel May 14 4 pm online on
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml
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FEST PLAYERS FOCUS

* Shooting Stars at Festroia Festival
* Nicktoons fest Jury announced
* Eicar Film School goes to Cannes
* EFP new board of directors appointed in Cannes
* Tsui Hark's "Seven Swords" Opens the 62nd Venice Intl. Film Festival
* Cannes Critic Favorites
* Lars Von Trier's "Manderley" is All Set
* European Film Academy will announce nominations at Sevilla Fest
* Raquel welch to be honored at Almeria en Corto
* Peacock Wins Audience Award at Far East Film Festival
* Cannes 2005: 30 jury members:
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml

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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
From 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 new 200 feature films each year.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS?

"One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, etc..
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/useful_info.shtml

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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones

* La magie des marches Cannoises (témoignage personnel N° 2 742)
* Christie importe le D-Cinema 2K en Italie
* Palmarès du 15ème Festival d'Animation d'Auch.
* Projection digitales au festival de Cannes
* PARIS CINEMA 2005 du 29 juin au 12 juillet / 3e édition
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml

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FESTIVALS AGENDA

Festivals calling for your films...
This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml

ASPIRING FEST REPORTERS WANTED
Share your Festival experiences with us.
Be a filmfestival reporter and ambassador. mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com

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D-CINEMA NEWS

* Animago Awards at fmx/05
* X|Media|Lab International Lab in Singapore
* Mipdoc e-screenings go digital (server technology)
* Film on Mobile time is ripe: Milia and Cannes Market new focus
* The ADMC Digital Media Initiative
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml

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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS

* Autism is a World" to screen on CNN
* Tribeca enters the Shorts aren
* Gus Van Sant's newest release Last Days opens PT festival
* The films competing for Cannes
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml

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FESTIVALS AGENDA

Festivals calling for your films...
This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml

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CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!

1) ORINDA FILM FESTIVAL: September 22-25, 2005
Call for entries deadline: May 31, 2005
The Orinda Film Festival supports films from around the world that inspire, educate,
challenge, and provoke audiences to explore other viewpoints and forms of expression.
It offers a wide range of categories, including narrative features and shorts, documentaries,
animation, experimental films, and music videos.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/april/orinda.shtml

2) NEW YORK CITY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL (NYCHFF) October 18 - 23, 2005
Once again, The USA's premiere horror film festival will be held at the prestigious Tribeca
Film Center in lower Manhattan. With special screenings, parties, celebrity guests
and each year's prestigious lifetime achievement award, this is the genre festival not to be missed.
Calling for entries : Early Deadline September 1st.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/nyhorror.shtml

3) RED BANK FILM FESTIVAL October 14-16, 2005
Red Bank The Jersey Shore town that local filmmaker Kevin Smith made famous
is set to host the 5th Annual Red Bank International film Festival. With one of its main sites
being the historic Count Basie Theatre - a venue with over 1,000 seats,
the festival is a thrilling showcase for any film.
Calling for entries: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/redbank.shtml

4) CineVegas Film Festival is accepting entries for independent films, shorts, and documentaries until April 8.
Celebrating 100 years of Vegas and 100 years of film, the festival will be held June 10-18
at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. World premiere films, high-profile tributes,
and Vegas nightlife will all be part of the excitement.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/cinevegas.shtml

5) SPORT MOVIES & TV FILM FESTIVAL Milan October 27 - November 1, 2005
Now accepting submissions of sports-related videos, commercials & films.
Final deadline is July 1, 2005. Festival includes six Sections: 1. Olympic
Spirit; 2. Documentary; 3. Sport & Society; 4. TV Sport Show; 5. Movies
(shorts and long features); 6. Sport & Advertising.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/sportmovies.shtml

6) LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL October 2005 - March 2006
Calling for entries April 30: LUNAFEST is a national festival of films by, for and about women
A wide array of topics including women's health, cultural diversity, body image, sexuality,
and spirituality. Shorts, students shorts, documentaries, features, fiction, or narrative
Format for entries is VHS or DVD. entry form:
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/lunafest.shtml

7) PALM SPRINGS INT'L FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS & FILM MARKET September 20-26, 2005
Eleventh Annual ShortsFest presenting over 300 shorts on three screens with Film Market facilities
featuring over 2000 shorts. 20 awards in 10 categories with $30,000.00 in cash prizes, film stock and
production services. AMPAS Recognized Festival. Call for entry, application form and info:
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/palm_springs.shtml

8) TAHOE/RENO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (T-RIFF) August 24-28, 2005
Call for Films & Short Scripts Deadlines for both: May 30, 2005
Script Competion: Winner's script produced & screened at the Festival. $10,000 Value.
T-RIFF is a 5 day exploration of discovery thru socially relevent & spirited film contributions.
Enjoy the new $6.7 million Hospitality Center for socializing & meetings. Premier venue:
Sand Harbor, a "starlit amphitheater," one of American's most prestigious outdoor locations.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/january/tahoe.shtml

9) ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION August 15-31, 2005
Call for entries Opening January 15, 2005
Categories: Fiction - Documentary - Animation
Prizes: $35,000 Cash & Hollywood Career Access & Sponsor Awards Over 100+ Prizes
More than any festival or contest in the world including opening film industry
career doors to the winning filmmakers.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/actioncut.shtml

10) NEW YORK FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL New York April 28th - May 5th, 2005
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF)
returns to New Yorki for a week of screenings, premieres, performances, panels and parties.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml

11) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com
HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board.
Maximize film entries. Email our COO Bruno Chatelin bruno@filmfestivals.com
for a detailed proposition
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/bulletin_board.pdf
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