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Cineuropa.org - newsletter 6th November 2003 n. 23

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Cinemavault Adds Bacall Thriller To MIFED Screening Line-Up

by Cinemavault Releasing

Wednesday, Nov 5, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CINEMAVAULT ADDS BACALL THRILLER TO MIFED SCREENING LINE-UP Cinemavault Releasing is pleased to announce that it will be screening director Lewin Webb's taut new thriller The Limit during MIFED 2003. Featuring an outstanding cast including Academy Award nominated actress Lauren Bacall (Dogville, Misery), Academy Award nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite (The Usual Suspects, In the Name of the Father), and the talented Claire Forlani (Mystery Men, Meet Joe Black), The Limit is a tense psychological thrill-ride examining the dark side of human nature. May Markham (Bacall) is an elderly woman, living alone and struggling to maintain her independence. When her eccentric next door neighbor, Denny, is found murdered with a bullet in his skull, May's predictable day-to-day existence is shattered. The murder triggers a visit from Monica, who claims to be Denny's friend - and a police officer. But her intentions are anything but legal. As Monica lulls May under the false pretense of friendship, her real intentions slowly emerge: She is both a corrupt drug agent and the girlfriend of crime boss Gale Carmody (Postlethwaite). And May has something she needs. Cinemavault Releasing is handling worldwide distribution for the film, and following its world premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival, sales were made to key distributors including Alliance Atlantis (Canada), Art Free (Greece), New World Pictures (Thailand), Noah Films (Israel), Roscino (CIS), Delta (Former Yugoslavia), MPF (Indonesia), Pan Asia (Hong Kong), ECS (Middle East) and Guzzi (Mexico). In addition, negotiations are underway for the United States, France, Germany, and Italy. The Limit MIFED Screening Dates Monday Nov 10 - 11:30am - Sala 3 Thursday Nov 13 - 11:30am - Sala 7 Cinemavault at MIFED Pavilion 8, Booth B19 Booth Phone: +39 02 43 42 30 84 Mobile: +33 51 44 34 38 Doriagrand Hotel: +39 02 67 41 14 11 Cinemavault Releasing also handles International Sales for Paul Cox's critically acclaimed Innocence, the Cannes Camera D'or winning film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, Buddhadeb Dasgupta's epic masterpiece, A Tale of a Naughty Girl, and the smash Bolivian hit Sexual Dependency by director Rodrigo Bellott. For press information please contact Nick Jensen (Publicity and Festivals Coordinator) at 416-363-6060 ext 245 or nickjensen(a)cinemavault.com For sales information please contact Natalie Kampelmacher (Director of International Sales) at 416-363-6060 ext. 240 or nataliekampel(a)cinemavault.com

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Cinemavault Adds Cyber-Hit To MIFED Screening Line-Up

by Cinemavault Releasing

Monday, Oct 6, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CINEMAVAULT ADDS CYBER-HIT TO MIFED SCREENING LINE-UP Cinemavault Releasing is pleased to announce that it will be screening award-winning director Lynn Hershman Leeson's critical hit Teknolust during MIFED 2003. Widely hailed by critics as "sumptuous and steel blue beautiful", "brilliant", "intriguing and relevant", and "touching, cleverly visualized, and wittily written", Teknolust's all-star cast includes Jeremy Davies (Solaris, CQ) and "four stellar performances" from award-winning actress Tilda Swinton (Adaptation, Vanilla Sky). The film follows the story of Dr. Rosetta Stone, a shy and geeky virgin who downloads her own DNA into an artificial intelligence program creating a trio of clones named Ruby, Marine, and Olive. The clones have one defect - they lack male chromosomes, which can only be obtained through sperm. Armed with incredible powers of seduction, the trio descends upon the city to "harvest" the semen necessary to ensure their survival. But when their one-night stands start to develop strange side effects, the FBI is called in to investigate, and now Dr. Stone is doing everything she can to keep anyone from discovering her secret friends. Teknolust had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it was acclaimed as "the hippest cyber-fi movie ever!" It subsequently appeared in the world's most prestigious festivals, including the Berlin Int'l Film Festival, Toronto Int'l Film Festival, Hamptons Film Festival, San Francisco Int'l Film Festival, and Melbourne Int'l Film Festival to name a few. Cinemavault Releasing is handling worldwide distribution for the film and sales have already been made to key distributors including ThinkFilm (United States), ZDF (Germany), Cine Video (Mexico), 20th Century (Australia), Noah Films (Israel), Cinema Novo (Portugal), Roscino (CIS), Videosonic (Greece), and Tsutaya (Thailand). Teknolust's MIFED screening date is Wed Nov 12 - 11:30am - Sala 3. Cinemavault Releasing also handles International Sales for Paul Cox's critically acclaimed Innocence, the Cannes Camera D'or winning film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, Buddhadeb Dasgupta's epic masterpiece, A Tale of a Naughty Girl, and the official Bolivian selection for the Foreign Oscar nomination race, Sexual Dependency by director Rodrigo Bellott. For press information please contact Nick Jensen (Publicity and Festivals Coordinator) at 416-363-6060 ext 245 or nickjensen(a)cinemavault.com For sales information please contact Natalie Kampelmacher (Director of International Sales) at 416-363-6060 ext 240 or nataliekampel(a)cinemavault.com

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For Markus- York's MIFED Horror Slate

by Press-York Entertainment-Arik Ben Treston

MIFED November 9-13 Booth: 25/2, Office A29 CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT PAGE <http://www.yorke> November 3rd, 2003 Dear Friends, We are excited to announce our HORROR slate for 2004. York Entertainment produces 10 films per year in-house, most recently, in the horror genre, as well as distributes an additional 40 films from various genres. Currently, we are setting appointments and would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you and show you our trailer reel, excellent marketing materials and discuss how we can provide your with a steady supply of quality feature films for your distribution needs. Please contact Jennifer Dillon <mailto:dillon@yorkentertainment.com> or Gregg Ratinoff <mailto:ratinoff@yorkentertainment.com> to set up a convenient day and time to meet at MIFED. If your company does not set meetings until after you arrive in Milan, please feel free to come by our booth, located at 25/2 Office A29. We look forward to seeing you in Milan. Best Regards, Gregg Ratinoff-Director of International Sales Jennifer Dillon-Director of International Sales York Entertainment 4565 Sherman Oaks Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818.788.4050 818.788.4011 (FAX) www.yorkentertainment.com <http://www.yorkentertainment.com> CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT PAGE <http://www.yorke> _____ (Can't see the image? Please Click Here) <http://www.yorkentertainment.> York's Horror Slate <http://www.yorke> CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT PAGE <http://www.yorke> _____ If you would like to be removed from York's MIFED e-mail list, please click here. <mailto:pressrelease@yorkentertainment.com?subject=Unsubscribe from MIFED Mailings>

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Cinemavault Adds Three Canadian Films To MIFED Lineup

by Cinemavault Releasing

Tuesday, November 4, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CINEMAVAULT ADDS THREE CANADIAN FILMS TO MIFED LINE-UP Cinemavault Releasing is pleased to announce that its 2003 MIFED screening line-up will include three outstanding new Canadian theatrical features. Rub & Tug, by acclaimed director Soo Lyu, is a sexy comedy released theatrically in North America by Think Film. Starring award-winning actor/director Don McKellar (eXistenZ, The Red Violin), Rub & Tug follows the story of Conrad, the new manager at a "full-service" massage parlor. He suspects his three female employees are having sex with customers and takes drastic measures to keep them under control. But the three girls, played by Kira Clavell (House of the Dead), Tara Spencer-Nairn (New Waterford Girl), and Lindy Booth (Wrong Turn, Dawn of the Dead 2004) conspire to make Conrad's life a living hell. World premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, Rub & Tug has already been sold to key distributors including Seville Pictures (Canada), Quality Films (Mexico), New World Pictures (Thailand), Videosonic (Greece), Tuck (Former Yugoslavia) and Noah Films (Israel). Sister Blue, by Vancouver director Doug Greenall is a dark psychological thriller that takes sibling rivalry to its extreme. Lanalee (Clare Lapinskie) thinks her disturbed sister is out of her life forever until Blue (Stacy Fair) turns up on the doorstep armed with terrifying secrets from the past. Lanalee is faced with a loathsome decision; invite Blue and her boyfriend along on her private weekend getaway with her fiancé, or face the secrets her sister threatens to reveal. Following Sister Blue's smash premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival, Cinemavault closed deals with Eagle Pictures (Italy), Quality Films (Mexico), New World Pictures (Thailand), Videosonic (Greece), Noah Films (Israel), Tuck (Former Yugoslavia), MusicBox (Middle East), Cinema (Ukraine), and TMN / Superstation (Canada). Touch & Go is a late-coming-of-age comedy from Gemini nominated director Scott Simpson. Hailed by Variety as "quirky and original", the film stars newcomer Jeff Douglas in this "breakout lead performance" as Darcy, a 28 year-old charmer with the life aspirations of a 15 year-old. When he discovers he may lose his two closest friends, his longtime roommate, and his job, Darcy realizes his perpetual adolescence is coming to an end. Fighting off adulthood tooth-and-nail, he is forced to finally take a chance and confront the truth about himself. Touch & Go will be available outside of Canada for the first time during MIFED, Nov 9-13. MIFED Screening Dates Rub & Tug - Nov 9 - 1:30pm - Sala dei 700 Sister Blue - Nov 12 - 5:30pm - Sala 15 Cinemavault at MIFED Pavilion 8, Booth B19 Booth Phone: +39 02 43 42 30 84 Mobile: +33 51 44 34 38 Doriagrand Hotel: +39 02 67 41 14 11 For press information please contact Nick Jensen (Publicity and Festivals Coordinator) at 416-363-6060 ext 245 or nickjensen(a)cinemavault.com For sales information please contact Natalie Kampelmacher (Director of International Sales) at 416-363-6060 ext. 240 or nataliekampel(a)cinemavault.com

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MIFED Appointment

by Susan Viggiano

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Morocco's beautiful sun and locations available now with Dreamaker Productions .

by Dreamaker Productions Morocco

Dear Potential Partner, Dreamaker Productions Morocco is, and has been providing location services in Morocco to producers and directors for many years. We do estimates (and stick to them), scout locations, do castings, keep an eye on set building & styling, coordinate productions, in short all it takes to make your shoot successful. Morocco inspires the wildest imaginations. From the white painted geometry of its Mediterranean coast to the sand huts on the edge of the Sahara, its snow - capped peaks, its great cedar forest, the red hills of Ourika and the ochre earth colors of Marrakech, the extraordinary richness of its costumes, crafts and character make it one of the most exotic and captivating environments on the planet. Nowhere is there a better place to take your best shot, and no one makes it easier in Morocco than Dreamaker Productions. Please check our references and website, you will be pleasantly surprised. http://www.dreamakerproductions.com Sincerely Yours, Mr. Fred Challa 00-212-44-43-19-60-Phone 00-212-44-43-19-14-Fax 00-212-71-37-47-21-Mobile

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MIFED Pre-Market Product Guide

by Elspeth Tavares

The Business of Film The International Business 2 Business PORTAL Link Directly to Film, Television, and Leisure Industry Websites The Business Of Film Available NOW Pre-Market MIFED 2003 Online Edition of the Product Guide The ON-LINE, palm-compatible comprehensive version of product guide is available at: http://www.thebusinessoffilm.net/PDF/Mifed2003PG.doc Adriana Chiesa Enterprises Lakeshore Entertainment Regent Entertainment Fortissimo Films Shoreline Entertainment Bangkok International Film Festival Hollywood Classics Ardmore Studios Egyptian Media Production City National Film & Video Foundation Lindbergh Private Game Estate Lithuania Film Studios Hotels & Car Rental Worldwide, partnership deals. Click here to unsubscribe to special offers for AFM 2004, Cannes Film Festival 2004, & MIFED 2004.

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MIFED Pre-Market Product Guide

by Elspeth Tavares

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CRASH ADDED TO ARCLIGHT'S MIFED LINE UP...

by Nicolas Chartier Arclight USA

The Palace RepeatDear Friends, We're extremely glad to announce a last-minute addition to our line up for Mifed 2003. CRASH Los Angeles... 2 cars crash... A body is found on the side of the road... Who 's connected to the brutal murder? CUT TO: 24 hours before as we weave into the lives of eight people as they connect with each other in a hotbed of racial tensions, a journey that eventually collides head on with the cop who's investigating the murder. The film is written and to be directed by Paul Haggis (2 time Emmy Award winner, Golden Globe, Humanitas Prize, and creator/writer/director of TV series such as WALKER TEXAS RANGER, DUE SOUTH, EZ STREETS, FAMILY LAW...) In March 2003 , Razor Magazine made a list of "nonconformists that defy dictates, the iconoclasts that cling to independent thought, the radicals that refuse adherence, that give us pause. They are what legends are made of." Along with Sam Shepard, Baz Luhrmann, Richard Branson, John Irving and Bill Clinton, Razor Magazine named Haggis one of its "25 Mavericks of our time." Confirmed cast: Hansen - Heath Ledger (Terry Gilliam's THE BROTHERS GRIMM, THE PATRIOT) Rick - Brendan Fraser (THE MUMMY, LOONEY TUNES, GODS & MONSTERS) Ria - Eva Mendes (OUT OF TIME, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO) Graham - Don Cheadle (AFTER THE SUNSET, TRAFFIC, OCEAN'S ELEVEN) Cameron - Forest Whitaker (PHONE BOOTH, PANIC ROOM) Christie - Thandie Newton (CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE) We have offers out to Liam Neeson and Holly Hunter to join the cast. Om Puri as Farhad (CODE 46, EAST IS EAST) and Ludacris as Anthony (2 FAST 2 FURIOUS) complete this ensemble. James Muro (OPEN RANGE) is the cinematographer. Cathy Schulman and Bob Yari are producing for Bull's Eye Entertainment. The film begins shooting on December 9, 2003. A US theatrical deal similar to the Charlize Theron's MONSTER deal is in place with Blockbuster/DEJ coming for US video-TV rights and theatrical P&A, and the producers are in discussions with different distributors for the theatrical release. Please contact : Gary Hamilton gary(a)arclightfilms.com Nicolas Chartier nicolas(a)arclightfilms.com Lina Marrone lina(a)arclightfilms.com for a copy of the script and/or any further details. AT MIFED A16, Pavilion 25, Level 2 Telephone: 02 4342 3063 Facsimile: 02 4342 3064 MIFED 2003 LINEUP AND SCREENING TIMES PRE-PRODUCTION LORD OF WAR action thriller Dodging bullets and betrayal, a wily arms dealer schemes his way to the top of his profession only to face an enemy he never expected: his conscience. But its not easy to leave behind a life of girls, guns and glamour, when no-one wants you to stop, not even your enemies. From the Academy Award nominated writer of THE TRUMAN SHOW and GATTICA , Andrew Niccol. Cast: A-List cast to be announced in Mifed. Writer: Andrew Niccol (THE TRUMAN SHOW) Director: Andrew Niccol (GATTACA) Shooting: 2004 THE MERCHANT OF VENICE drama Shakespeares story of lovers who make hasty commitments and come to understand that life is not so simple. It is also a story of vengeance and betrayal, of two enemies who try to exact horrific punishments from each other, but most of all, a story of two communities who simply do not understand one another. A modern approach to a timelessly relevant epic which brings to the screen for the first time one of the worlds most iconic courtroom confrontations. Directed and adapted for the screen by Academy Award Nominee Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Cast: Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes (Additional cast to be announced soon) Director: Michael Radford Shooting: November 2003 THE MATADOR contemporary thriller An assassin whose only thrills in life have been sex games, bullfights and drinking transforms the lives of an ordinary couple. When their two worlds collide, the professional hit man tries to redeem himself by executing one last job in a thriller that takes us from Denver to Venice, Mexico, Spain and Manila. A story of assassinations, margaritas and certain bars in Manila you wouldn't want to venture into. Cast: Pierce Brosnan Director: Richard Shepard (OXYGEN) Writer: Richard Shepard Shooting: February-March 2004 COMING OUT musical comedy An entertainer returns to his hometown to drum a motley rugby team into shape with his stage skills. For the beer swilling players its bad enough that their new coach is a dancer, but why does he also have to be gay? Coming back homes nothing to sing about, especially when it means coming out! Cast: Catherine Zeta Jones, Alan Cummings Writer: Steve Allison & Kevin Allen Director: Joel Zwick (MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING) Shooting: September 2004 IN PRODUCTION NEW POLICE STORY action thriller The police force's resident supercop and a rebellious rookie reluctantly team up to tackle the infamous Gang of Five. In the tradition of Lethal Weapon, action superstar Jackie Chan takes on HK's most notorious cop killers. Cast: Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu, Charlene Choi, Director: Benny Chan (WHO AM I?) BAILEY family/comedy Bailey's no ordinary pooch. He's just been left a fortune by his billionaire owner and he can talk, at least to his best friend, an animal behaviour expert. But with outraged relatives determined to get their paws on his loot by hook or crook, it isn't all biscuits and gravy being a one in a billion dog. Cast: Dean Cain, Laurie Holden, Tim Curry, Jennifer Tilly. Jon Lovitz is the voice of Bailey. Director: David Devine, (BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS, THE INVENTORSSPECIALS) IN POST PRODUCTION A DIFFERENT LOYALTY spy thriller A spirited woman turns her world upside down to be with the man she loves. But when she discovers hes a Russian spy, her love will be put to tests no-one should have to face. Based on the amazing true story of the woman who fell in love with Englands most infamous double agent, Kim Philby. Cast: Sharon Stone, Rupert Everett Director: Marek Kanievska (WHERE THE MONEY IS, ANOTHER COUNTRY) US Theatrical Release through LIONS GATE 2004 HEAD IN THE CLOUDS romance When 18 year old Guy Malyon takes up a scholarship at Cambridge University his world is forever changed. A passionate affair with stunning, aristocratic but hedonistic fellow student Gilda Besse takes him across Europe from the killing fields of Spains Civil War to occupied France... before a dangerous secret threatens to tear them apart. Cast: Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz, Stuart Townsend, Thomas Kretschmann Director: John Duigan (SIRENS, FLIRTING, THE YEAR MY VOICE BROKE) Writer: John Duigan US theatrical release 2004 through Sony Classics Premiere Screening LOVES BROTHER romantic comedy In despair of ever finding love, shy introverted Angelo uses a photo of his handsome brother to convince a beautiful Italian girl across the sea to marry him. Gino's delighted for Angelo but when he lays eyes on his brother's betrothed, it's love at first sight. Touching and funny, sentimental and heart-warming, this is a magical, sweetly nostalgic journey about roots, family, sacrifice and the power of true love. Cast: Giovanni Ribisi (THE GIFT), Adam Garcia (COYOTE UGLY), Amelia Warner (QUILLS) Director: Academy Award Nominee Jan Sardi (SHINE) Writer: Jan Sardi DARCLIGHT LINE-UP PRE-PRODUCTION PERFECT CREATURE horror/sci-fi In a world where humans and vampires co-exist separately but equally°±, a human cop and vampire cop team up to stop a rogue vampire intent on starting a war between the two races. An innovative, stylish, genre blending re-telling of the vampire myth set in an alternate reality. Cast: Dougray Scott, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Saffron Burrows , Sam Neill (to be confirmed) Writer/Director: Glenn Standring (IRREFUTABLE TRUTH ABOUT DEMONS) Shooting: February 2004. IN PRODUCTION ENTER THE PHOENIX comedy action A veteran Chinese gangster sends his henchmen on a mission to toughen up his gay son...but they get stuck with the wrong youngster, leading to a hilarious comedy of errors! Cast: Eason Chan, Daniel Wu, Stephen Fung Director: Stephen Fung *Debut promo Screening SILVERHAWK futuristic action thriller Armed with ancient Shaolin monastery fighting techniques and high tech hardware, a beautiful masked millionaire crimefighter battles an evil entrepreneur intent on enslaving the world. A rollicking, high octane comic book style action adventure romp. Cast: Michelle Yeoh (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, TOMORROW NEVER DIES) Director: Jingle Ma (RUMBLE IN THE BRONX) THE LAST SIGN supernatural thriller Tormented by the ghost of her abusive husband, a widow must face the very thing shes trying to forget if she is to find peace and put the ghost to rest. If GHOST showed us that love continues after death, THE LAST SIGN shows us that so does hate. Sometimes the only way overcome your demons is to forgive them. Cast: Andie McDowell, Tim Roth , Samuel Le Bihan. Director: Douglas Law DECK DOGZ action adventure With cops, school and parents hot on their tail, three suburban skate punks hit the road to compete in a prestigious competition and pursue their dream of going pro. A deck grinding, wickedly funny coming of age about friendship and growing up. Writer/Director: Steve Pasvolsky (Academy Award Nominee INJA) *Debut Screening FAT PIZZA teen comedy Hot cars and hot chicks may be on their minds, but a psychotic boss, drug crazed co-workers and unscrupulous fast food chain rivals make twenty-four hours in these pizza delivery boys lives a day in the hot seat. This gross-out, politically incorrect comedy shows how pizza delivery guys handle fast cars, fast chicks and fast food. Cast: Paul Fenech Writer/Director/Producer: Paul Fenech *Debut Screening HEROIC DUO police thriller A theft by an unlikely suspect at the opening of International Diamond Expo sees the most elite member of the Hong Kong Police Force teamed up with an ex-police hypnotherapist, but are they the heroic duo, or has one fallen into the others trap? Cast: Ekin Cheng, Leon Lai Director: Benny Chan (GEN-X COPS) SCREENING SCHEDULE MIFED 2003 LOVES BROTHER *World Premiere Sunday 9 November Sala Lumiere 17:30 Wednesday 12 November Sala 15 15:30 SILVERHAWK (exclusive 30 minutes of footage) Sunday 9 November Sala Camperio 11:30 Tuesday 11 November Sala Camperio 13:30 FAT PIZZA *Premiere Monday 10 November Sala 14 19:30 Wednesday 12 November Sala 15 13:30 HEROIC DUO *Premiere Monday 10 November Sala 24 13:30 Tuesday 11 November Sala Lumiere 11:30 THE SECRET LIVES OF DENTISTS Wednesday 12 November Sala Lumiere 11:30 *** If you would like to book a meeting with us, please email Linda Kearns at linda(a)arclightfilms.com with preferred date and time and contact details in Milan including hotel and mobile #. Sydney Office Building 22, Fox Studios Australia, Driver Avenue, Moore Park 2021 AUSTRALIA Telephone: +61 (0) 2 9955 8825 Facsimile: +61 (0) 2 9955 8828 Los Angeles Office 6422 Deep Dell Place, Los Angeles CA 90068 USA Telephone: +1 (323) 464 8351 Facsimile: +1 (323) 464 8362 www.arclightfilms.com We look forward to seeing you at MIFED!

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