FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 217: January 27 - February 4, 2004 We have just finished upgrading our servers with new equipment W ith 2 new servers (high end bi-processors with 150 GB Raid redundant disks). For your comfort: a Faster access to our database and library of past art ic es. Sorry for any inconvenience in our service during the past week. 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"One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, SKIS etc.. http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/useful_info.shtml ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * House of Flying Daggers receives the Sattelite Award * The First Annual Zoom In Awards * Golden Globe awards Sideways and Aviator * BAFTA nominations announced: The Aviator flies high http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml ______________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER SONY DIGITALMASTER TAPE Ditch the Glitches * Designed for any mini-DV or DVCAM(tm) camcorders, * DigitalMaster(tm) tape is far from ordinary. Click here for more info: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;10848566;10287932;n?http://digitalmastertape.c om/ _____________________________________________________________ THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones * MIPDOC vitrine du Documentaire en Avril prochain * Festival international de films de Fribourg – 19e édition du 6 au 13 mars 2005 * 18èmes Rencontres Cinéma de Manosque * CLAP 89 18e Festival International de Court Métrage Amateur * Le VI Marché de l'Audiovisuel "Europe-Amérique Latine" * Philippe Ogouz le nouveau Président de l 'Adami * Les Golden Globe qui annoncent les Oscars... * Pupi Avati dirigera le jury du concours "L'anima del cinema" * Dreamworks fête ses dix ans à Imagina 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)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 2) ADMC PANEL ON DIGITAL MEDIA FOR MULTI PLATFORM February 1 in Sophia Antipolis The ADMC (ANTIPOLIS DIGITAL MEDIA CLUSTER) is organizing an international workshop on Digital Media for Multi-Platforms Tuesday, February 1st, 2005, from 9:30 to 19:00 at AIC (Antipolis Innovation Center), Sophia-Antipolis, France. http://www.antipolisstudios.com/doct/ADMC_Plaquette1.pdf INVITATION on demand http://www.antipolisstudios.com/doct/ADMC_Workshop_Invitation_V42.doc 3) BOULDER ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL April 23 - 25, 2004 Films that span the range of human endeavor from ocean to mountain to urban perspectives and the abounding energy that makes up the human spirit. Boulder Adventure Film Festival is an international festival created in order to share, collaborate and inspire. We believe in the power of the story, especially the narrative of adventure and awakening, to change and challenge the world we live in. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/boulder.shtml 4) 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 5) NEW YORK FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL Miami February 10th - February 13th The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) returns to Miami for 3 days of screenings, premieres, performances, panels and parties. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml 6) 4th BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL April 13-17, 2005 Beverly Hills Film Festival April 13-17, 2005 is now acepting entries Call for Entries: deadline : january 1st, 2005 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/july/beverly_hills2004.shtml 7) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board. 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