FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  N° 230:  june 7 -14, 2005

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Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes:
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Try these new services and feel free to share comments, suggestions...

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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS

* Karlovy Vary introduces East of the West Panel
* Krakow Short & Docu Festival
* San Francisco Black Film Festival opening this week,
* The 2nd Annual New York PitchXchange
* 3rd Global Film & Music Fest
* Newfest celebrates Gay Pride month
* Zlin Festival line up
* Troia Film festival sets an ambitious slate
* Newport International Film Festival all set for next week
* Durban Festival ready for 26th
* 17 000 visitors for IndieLisboa
* Cologne KunstFilmBiennale second competition this fall
* Mojo film festival of music films
* 2nd Warsaw jewish film fest concluded
* Nashville Fest (36th) wrap up
* Los Angeles Film Fest full line up
* Commonwealth Film Festival wrapped
* NYC Home Film Festival home for the indies
* Newport International Film Festival highlights
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml

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AWARDS

* Dolphin awards at Troia Film Festival
* Houston award winners
* Visionfest semi finalists of its 2nd Feature Screenwriting Competition
* Ecovision awards The story of weeping camel
* Dubrovnik Festival awards
* Stealaway: Feature winner at Moondance
* Leslie Shatz technical prize at Cannes Prix Vulcain
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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FEST PLAYERS FOCUS

* 2nd Pride International Film Fest awards Liz Taylor
* Michael and Pat York at Zlin Fest
* Film critic Elvis Mitchell guest curator at LA fest
* Samuel Hadida falls for the Spell Korean horror remake
* George Clooney to Receive Inaugural Spirit of Independence Award
* J Day by Jie in Cannes Majestic Beach: Action...Cut !
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml

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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy
and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section.
Watch the photo gallery from the 2005 edition:
http://www.filmfestivals.com/pixus/galerie/fantasporto/index.htm

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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS  PLANS FOR FESTS?

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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
* The ADMC Digital Media Initiative
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml

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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS

* Deep Blue will open the Maui Film Fest
* First works shine at Troia Film Fest
* Kuktau is the first film ever made in Tatar
* San Diego Latino Film Fest to present popular Santos Peregrinos
* Batmobile on Formula 1 German grand Prix track
* Language localisation global network
* Batman begins...soon with an exciting Zimmer Newton collaboration
* Death of Mr. Lazarescu by Cristi Puiu Wins Un Certain Regard
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) 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

2) SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL October 21 - 30, 2005
San Diego International Children's Film Festival will showcase full-length films  for children
of all ages & teens, shorts for children ages 7 & under, Oct. 21-30 at Museum of
Photographic Arts in San Diego's historic Balboa Park. Call for entries now
open, continues through Aug. 31:
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/sandiego.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: 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) 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

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
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF)
returns to New York for a week of screenings, premieres, performances, panels and parties.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml

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