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FilmFestivals NewsLetter N°226
by newsletter＠films-festivals.com 24 Apr '05

24 Apr '05

FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 226: April 23 - May 1, 2005 Find search tips for our website at bottom of email. PREPARE FOR CANNES MARKET and Short Film Market EXCLUSIVE Advertising Options are available with The Buyers Lounge, the Cannes Market Web Café and the Short Film Digital Avenue. FilmFestivals is a proud partner of Cannes Market set to offer new digital avenues for short filmmakers. The Short Film Corner will inaugurate the Short Film Digital Avenue May 11 to 22. Do not miss the panel May 14 at 5pm in the Palais: 14.01 8 NEW AVENUES TO MONETIZE AND PROMOTE SHORT FILM register: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com Advertise: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com _____________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS * Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children * Festival dates conflict situation in Montreal, to be continued * Philadelphia Fest pleased over 65 000 * New York African Film Festival at the Lincoln Center * Independent film Tango in Buenos Aires * Cannes selection commented by Thierry Fremeaux * BAFICI un-even Argentine Competitive Section * MIP TV Update: New Technologies Fire Warning Shot at Broadcasters * 2005 New York Asia Human Rights Festival * ViewFinders Atlantic City announces line up. * Austin Cine Las Americas line up * First Inspiration Fest celebrating films that ...inspire us * Rome forever at the Italian Film Fest UK * Golden Horse Film Festival 2005 http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * The Aryan Couple sweeps Beverly Hills Fest awards * Malibu International Film Festival awards * Palm Beach awards the Aryan Couple * Fasttrack winners announced in Cherbourg edition * The Full Frame Documentary awards http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml _____________________________________________________________ MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS Filmfestivals Enterainment Group acquires digital rights 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... Meet us in Cannes at the Short Film Digital Avenue 14.01 <http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml> http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml OR email bruno(a)filmfestivals.com ___________________________________________________________ FEST PLAYERS FOCUS * Interview with Fernando Pena, BAFICI director * Far East Film Festival, Udine Italy * The Cannes Festival By Veronique Cayla * Travelling by Emir Kusturica Cannes jury president * "Travelingue" by Gilles Jacob, on Cannes 2005 * Sydney Pollack's Interpreter opens Tribeca * Nino Simone - Beverly Hills Fest President * Worldfest visiting filmmakers * Harvey Keitel Special Guest of Istanbul Film Festival http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml _____________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS 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 ___________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM CANNES The Short Film Corner is a new market entirely dedicated to short films. An overall panorama of short films today : In 2004, the Short Film Corner presented some 450 films, representing over 100 hours of programs, from 40 different countries. Films were viewed more than 5 000 times by buyers and film selectors from all over the world. More than one hundred films were screened as world premieres. Promote your film http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfc.shtml __________________________________________________________ LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS? 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Be a filmfestival reporter and ambassador. mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ FILM FROM FEST FOCUS * The Global Political Challenge on HIV/AIDS seminar * Tribeca debuts a shorts online competition * Santa Fe has a new film center, a Santa Fe Fest initiative * Murderball Will Roll You Over With Adrenaline http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml ______________________________________________________________ FESTIVALS AGENDA Festivals calling for your films... 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) 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 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) JACKSON HOLE FILM FESTIVAL June 8 - 12, 2005 Truly indie showcase, Jackson Hole Film Festival, nestled next to Grand Teton Mountains in beautiful Wyoming now accepting films for April 15, deadline. Cash prizes to top shorts & features. Download Entry form at http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/jackson_hole.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 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 11) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board. Maximize film entries. 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Sheherazad Media International in Cannes
by Katysha 23 Apr '05

23 Apr '05

For the Best in New Iranian film, to discover the new young talent in Iran, and to explore coproduction trust Sheherazad Media International (SMI) as your best Source Dear Friend, I am very happy to be present once again in Cannes 2005 with my new films and it would be my pleasure to see you in my stand E15 (Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 99 32 09). I would like also to invite you to screenings of my films which are as below: "Iron Island" (Jazireh Ahani) Worldwide premiere screening in Quinzaine des Realisateurs: On Friday, 20th May 2005, Closing Ceremony at 11:00am, 19:30pm in Noga Hilton Screening in Market: Palais E, 18th May 2005, 17:30pm Feature, Color, 35 mm, 90 min, 2005 Director: Mohammad Rasoulof, Producer: FARABI Cinema Foundation, Mohammad Rasoulof, Abolhasan Davoodi, Editor: Bahram Dehghan Cast: Ali Nasirian, Hossein Farzi-Zadeh, Neda Pakdaman Synopsis: Some poor people in the Southern coasts of Iran do not have any place to live, and thus, they reside on an old, abandoned ship in the sea. Captain Nemat, their chief, tries to persuade the ship-owner and the official authorities not to get the ship back. On the other hand, he is selling the iron parts of the ship piece by piece. “The Iron Island” is the story of those whose ignorance makes them simply trust those who are always ready to abuse their trust. "Gilaneh" (Gilaneh) Screening in the Market: Palais E, 15th May 2005, 11:30am (In Competition of Tribeca Film Festival 2005) Feature, Color, 35 mm, 84 min, 2005 Directors: Rakhshan Bani-Etemad, Mohsen Abdolvahab, Producer: Saeid Saadi, Editor: Davood Yousefian Cast: Fatemeh Motamed Arya, Bahram Radan, Baran Kosari, Jaleh Sameti, Shahrokh Frootanian, Majid Bahrami Synopsis: The New Year's Eve and the Iran-Iraq war, Tehran is being repeatedly attacked with missiles. Gilaneh, a lonely middle-aged villager has to send her son to the war. She must also accompany her daughter to Tehran in search of her son-in-law, who has illegally left the service… 15 years later: again the New Year's Eve, and Gilaneh – fatigued with life – is taking care of her chemically-wounded son and is also far away from her daughter. Incapable of looking after her son, Gilaneh is waiting for a woman from the South who has lost her husband in the war and made a promise to get married to Gilaneh's son… This film depicts people whose love and destiny have been violated and changed by war. "Gradually" (Be Ahestegi) Worldwide premiere screening in Market: Palais 2, 14th May 2005, 18:00pm Feature, Color, 35 mm, 81 min, 2005 Director: Maziar Miri, Producer: Jahangir Kosari, Editor: Maziar Miri Cast: Mohammad-Reza Foroutan, Niloofar Khoshkholgh, Hassan Poorshirazi, Maryam Boobani Synopsis: A number of youngsters, wandering around Tehran outskirts, find a cassette and curiously listen to it. The cassette carries them to the life of a young couple (Mahmoud and Pari) of a working class. When Mahmoud learns of the disappearance of his wife, who has a record of mental illness, he leaves for Tehran to look for Pari. People start to make his life impossible with their interferences. This film is the story of the struggle of the Iranian young generation with the taboos of their society. Please suggest three convenient dates and times by return email (katysha(a)dpimail.net) or fax (+98 (21) 285 89 62) to schedule an appointment. 1-..................................... 2-..................................... 3-..................................... Thank you in advance for your prompt reply and looking forward to seeing you. Warm regards, Katayoon Shahabi Managing Director ********************************************************************* SHEHERAZAD MEDIA INTERNATIONAL (SMI) 2,3rd Sarvestan, Pasdaran St, Shariati Ave, Tehran 16619, IRAN. Tel: +98 (21) 2863260/61 Tel/Fax: +98 (21) 285 8962 E-mail:katysha@dpimail.net Website:www.smediaint.com **********************************************************************

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Updated Dream slate -Naomi Watts, Liv Tyler and more
by Dream Entertainment 23 Apr '05

23 Apr '05

DREAM ENTERTAINMENT CANNES 2005 SALES OFFICE: RIVIERA J1/K2 click on each image for more info ELLIE PARKER Drama/Comedy 2005/ 95 mins Naomi Watts is brilliant in this clever comic portrait of a struggling young actress in Hollywood searching for a good role. As she desperately rushes from audition to audition encountering endless Hollywood-types, she strives to keep her acting dream alive while her personal life steadily falls apart. Cast: NAOMI WATTS (King Kong, The Ring, The Ring 2) CHEVY CHASE (CaddyShack, National Lampoons Vacation) SCOTT COFFEY (Mullholland Dr., Tank Girl) With special appearance by Keanu Reeves. Written and directed by Scott Coffey. "Watts delightfully displays her comic talents...[she] emerges not only as appealing and lovely as ever but as a first-rate comedienne!" Todd McCarthy Market Premiere in Cannes Film Festival 2005 Screening schedule TBA LONESOME JIM Drama/Comedy 2005/90 mins SCREENING IN CANNES: MAY 12 10:00 AM - Riviera 8 MAY 18 4:00 PM - Palais 2 A single mom, (Liv Tyler) is attracted to a young man (Casey Affleck) who is forced to return to his mid-western hometown after failing to make it as a writer in New York City. A beautiful story told with candid, humorous observations about love and hope amid life's banalities and hardships. Cast: Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Jersey Girl) Casey Affleck (Oceans Twelve, Good Will Hunting) Seymoure Cassel (The Life Aquatic, The Royal Tennenbaums) Directed by: Steve Buscemi (Animal Factory, Trees Lounge) "Under Buscemi's overall smart direction, the acting is terrific" -Duane Byrge TELL THEM WHO YOU ARE Theatrical Documentary 2004/ 95 mins Starring: Haskell Wexler, Mark Wexler and featuring Billy Crystal, Julia Roberts, Michael Douglas, Milos Forman, George Lucas, Jane Fonda, Ron Howard and more Filled with appearances by Hollywood greats, Oscar winner Haskel Wexlers son Mark has created a moving piece of cinema that blends biography and autobiography, centering on his troubled relationship with his famous father. "Touching and truthful" Roger Ebert "The film is a deeply moving, deeply personal account that is pertinent not only to fans of cinema [but] parents and children of any profession." EL MUERTO In post-production Supernatural Thriller Based on the comic book El Muerto Starring: Wilmer Valderrama (That 70s Show, Beauty Shop) Angie Cepeda (Paradiso all'improvviso, Il) Joel Moore (Dodgeball), Maria Conchita Alonso (Running Man) Michael Parks (Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2) Synopsis: EL MUERTO is the story of 21 year-old Diego de la Muerte, who is killed in an accident on the Day of the Dead, only to be brought back to life by Aztec gods as a living zombie with special powers. Diego turns on the gods when he refuses to use his power for their evil deeds, thus becoming a renegade super-hero on the streets of East Los Angeles. Footage available in Cannes in the Dream Theatre (Riviera J2) at your request. DISASTER Now in post-production - ready for delivery August 2005 Clay-animation comedy Directed by: Roy T. Wood (Celebrity Death Match) With special appearance by rock band, Mötley Crüe. US Theatrical Release Fall 2005 Synopsis: A cutting-edge, clay-animated spoof of modern day disaster films. Five specialists must band together to save mankind from a giant "planetoid" on a collision course with earth. New footage available in the Dream Theatre (Riviera J2) at your request. Check out: www.disasterthemovie.com. Additional new titles: H.H. HOLMES: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLER True Crime/Documentary 2004 The story behind the killer that inspired the New York Times bestseller, "The Devil in the White City" and the upcoming Paramount film directed by Kathryn Bigelow from Cruise Wagner productions. Director: John Borowski Synopsis: Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. This first ever feature documentary by filmmaker John Borowski follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind. "One of the ten best films of the year!" - CBS Radio Los Angeles "Excellent! ... The ultimate horror story -Film Threat "Scary as hell" -Videoscope Magazine For our complete list of our returning product and catalogue, go to: www.dreamentertainment.net For international sales contact nolan(a)dreamentertainment.net or ehud(a)dreamentertainment.net AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL - RIVIERA BOOTH NUMBER J1/K2-J2 Telephone: +33 (0)4 92 99 88 45 To set a meeting during Cannes (May 11-20) with Ehud Bleiberg or Nolan Pielak AND/OR to arrange a private screening in the Dream Theater please send date/time requests to sales(a)dreamentertainment.net or fax to 1-323-655-5603. Name:_____________________ Company:_____________________ Email:__________________ Date:______________________ Time:______________ Date:______________________ Time:______________ _________________________________________________________________________ If you do not wish to be contacted from this list in the future, reply with "remove (code: UlM/ZT1jYW5uZXM1M0BmaWxtc3R1ZGlvLnJ3dGgtYWFjaGVuLmRlJmw9MSZzPTE2Ng==)" in the subject.

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York - Cannes Title Update & Appointment Request
by Jennifer Dillon 23 Apr '05

23 Apr '05

Markus, York has just added two new titles to it Cannes Line-up! * ONCE UPON A TIME IN CUBA - a drama set in the colorful streets of Havana about a prostitute looking for rich tourists to fund her escape from Cuba * EXTERMINATOR CITY- a zany Sci-Fi that will take you on a terrifying journey into a technological nightmare in search of a robot serial killer. CONTACT INFOMATION IN CANNES BOOTH - PALAIS 22.01 PH: +33 (0)4 92 99 81 55 Contact us for a meeting May 11- 20 and we'd be happy to show you our product available in your territory! We'll see you soon in Cannes! My best, Jennifer Jennifer Dillon Director-International Sales YorkInternational 4565 Sherman Oaks Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 P: 818-788-4050 ex. 314 F: 818-788-4011 visit our website: www.yorkinternationalinc.com

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AFM Buyer Directory Questionnaire - URGENT
by American Film Market 23 Apr '05

23 Apr '05

Dear Colleague, In March we sent you the IFTA Buyers Directory Questionnaire. This one page form helps us keep the IFTA Buyers Directory current and ensures that you receive AFM registration materials on time. Our records show that we have not received your questionnaire. Please take a moment to make any changes and fax it back to us. Please respond no later than Wednesday, 27 April. Our fax number is 310-446-1600. Thank you for helping make IFTA's Buyers Directory the most complete listing in the film and television industry. To learn more about IFTA or its Members, please visit us at www.ifta-online.org. Sincerely, Copil Y��ez Manager, AFM Operations & Attendee Services P.S. If you did not receive your Buyers Directory Questionnaire, please email cyanez(a)ifta-online.org for a new copy. Include your company name and the fax number where it should be sent. Questionnaires cannot be sent via email.

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Cannes Einladung: Konferenz PARTNERSCHAFT MIT EUROPA
by "Markus BOOMS" 22 Apr '05

22 Apr '05

Wir wuerden uns freuen, Sie zu der traditionellen Cannes-Konferenz der Europaeischen Audiovisuellen Informationsstelle am Sonntag Morgen, dem 15. Mai 2005, begruessen zu koennen. Thema: PARTNERSCHAFT MIT EUROPA Zugang zum europaeischen Markt fuer nicht-europaeische Filme Juristische Definitionen: Schluessel zur Filmfoerderung in Europa mit anschliessender Diskussion Ihre Einladung und ein Anmeldeformular sind beigefuegt. Die Teilnahme an dieser Konferenz ist kostenlos (Sie benoetigen lediglich Ihre Akkreditierung zum Cannes Filmmarkt oder Festival). Fuer Fragen zu unserer Konferenz wenden Sie sich an Markus Booms oder Alison Hindhaugh cannes(a)obs.coe.int

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Festival Releases - Press
by Echelon Entertainment 22 Apr '05

22 Apr '05

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Festival Releases - Press
by Echelon Entertainment 22 Apr '05

22 Apr '05

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Imagination Worldwide Newsletter / Product Line Up for Cannes 2005
by Pierre David 22 Apr '05

22 Apr '05

IMAGINATION WORLDWIDE WELCOMES YOU to the 2005 Cannes Film Market Carlton Hotel, Suite 221 Direct Phone: 04 93 06 42 21 Fax Number: 04 93 06 42 20 AND IS PROUD TO PRESENT AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF COMPLETED PICTURES AND PROJECTS IN POST & PRE-PRODUCTION SCREENING IN CANNES: MY DATE WITH DREW (completed) Winner BEST FEATURE / Audience Award - New York Gen Art Festival 2004 Winner BEST FEATURE / Audience Award - HBO Comedy Arts Festival 2004 Winner Best Documentary - Vail Film Festival 2004 Winner BEST FEATURE / Grand Jury & Audience Awards - Sonoma Valley Film Festival 2005 SCREENINGS: Friday, May 13 - Palais 1 - 16:00 Saturday, May 14 - Palais 1 - 14:00 Sunday, May 15 - Palais 1 - 10:00 Ordinary guy Brian Herzlinger has 30 days and $1,100 to get a date with Drew Barrymore. Click here to see the trailer: www.mydatewithdrew.com <http://www.mydatewithdrew.com/> MAID OF HONOR (in pre-production) >From Pierre David's Lance Ent. Directed by Douglas Jackson When widower Richard announces his engagement to Nicole, he ignites the jealous wrath of his devoted sister-in-law, Laci, who has lived in his home and cared for his two children since his wife died in a tragic accident. Laci secretly loves Richard, and will go to any extreme - including murder - to stop the wedding. KAW (in pre-production) >From producer Tom Berry ("Decoys", "Swarmed") Don't look up! MURDER IN MY HOUSE (in pre-production) >From Pierre David's Lance Ent. Directed by Rob Malenfant Trish is convinced she's found the perfect house, but shortly after she moves in, she is shocked to learn that someone was murdered in the home the year before. After looking into the case, she comes to believe that the wrong person was convicted of the crime... that the real killer is still out there, and may have targeted her as his next victim... ABBY'S ORDEAL (working title) (in pre-production) >From Meyer Shwarzstein's Brainstorm Media and Wishmakerfilms, Inc. Directed by Matt Hastings ("Decoys") Abby's 19-year-old daughter has a new boyfriend, Nick, who everyone likes. When danger arises, Abby turns to Nick for help, unaware of his secret nefarious agenda... A PERFECT MARRIAGE (in pre-production) >From Pierre David's Lance Ent. Directed by Douglas Jackson A beautiful woman marries the wealthy son of a prosperous family. However, the woman has a secret and deadly agenda... she plans to kill every member of the family who stands between her and the family fortune. And her sister-in-law is the only person who stands in her way... DECOYS 2 (in pre-production) >From Producer Tom Berry ("Decoys", "Swarmed") Director and Cast to be announced They are hot... they are back... and they are really upset... DARK DAYS (working title) (in pre-production) >From Producer Tom Berry ("Decoys", "Swarmed") Directed by Sheldon Wilson ("Shallow Ground") One by one they started appearing...metallic objects of unknown origin... But when they transform into indestructible and unstoppable spiderbots, the horror begins...! And humanity is on the brink... SWARMED (in post-production) >From Producer Tom Berry ("Decoys") Starring: Michael Shanks, Carol Alt, Tim Thomerson Directed by Paul Ziller A scientific experiment plunges an entire town into terror as thousands of killer bees attack the population. A LOVER'S REVENGE (in post-production) >From Pierre David's Lance Ent. Starring: Alexandra Paul, William Moses, Gary Hudson, Gabrielle Carteris Directed by Douglas Jackson A successful radio psychologist's life is turned upside down when she discovers that her husband is having an affair. What she doesn't realize is that her husband's mysterious business partner is pulling the strings, all part of a cruel and murderous plan of revenge... SHALLOW GROUND (completed) Winner BEST PICTURE - Dead by Dawn Film Festival 2004 Starring: Timothy V. Murphy, Stan Kirsch, Patty McCormack Directed by Sheldon Wilson One year after the brutal unsolved murder of a local girl, a naked teenage boy, covered in blood and wielding a knife, appears at the town's sheriff's station. Before sunrise the living will pay for the pain the dead have suffered. Click here to see the trailer: www.shallowgroundmovie.com <http://www.shallowgroundmovie.com/> A KILLER UPSTAIRS (completed) >From Pierre David's Lance Ent. Starring: Tracy Nelson, Christopher Jacot, Bruce Boxleitner, Linden Ashby Directed by Douglas Jackson A mother must fight to uncover the terrifying truth about her son's innocence. THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (completed) >From Pierre David's Lance Ent. Starring: Barbara Niven, Perry King, Susan Blakely Directed by Douglas Jackson A young couple must face the fatal obsession of their infatuated neighbor. HEART OF THE STORM (completed) >From Award Winning Producers Jim Green & Mark Bacino of WalletSize Pictures Starring: Melissa Gilbert, Tom Cavanaugh, Brian Wimmer Directed by Charles Wilkinson In the midst of a terrifying storm, a woman must defend her family against violent criminals who invade her house. TORN APART (completed) >From Award Winning Producers Jim Green & Mark Bacino of WalletSize Pictures Starring: Tia Carrere, Dale Midkiff, Richard Burgi Directed by Stuart Alexander This gripping thriller tells the story of a woman whose family has been abducted, and who only has a few hours to save them. PIERRE DAVID (Chairman) - pierre(a)lance-ent.com TOM BERRY (Co-Chairman) - tberry(a)reeloneent.com LAWRENCE GOEBEL (President) - lgoebel(a)imagination-llc.com HELENE RAYNAUD (Distribution Coordinator) - hraynaud(a)imagination-llc.com KENDALL NOWLIN (Distribution & Marketing) - kendall(a)lance-ent.com WENDY WOLVERTON (Acquisitions) - wwolverton(a)imagination-llc.com TIPPI THOMAS (Distribution Associate) - tippi(a)imagination-llc.com ...looking forward to seeing you in Cannes! Corporate address: 9107 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 625, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA Tel: (310) 888 3494 Fax: (310) 859 7173

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The Home Cinema Summit conference
by Screen International 21 Apr '05

21 Apr '05

***************************************************** The Home Cinema Summit Getting ahead in tomorrow's home entertainment sector Thursday 23 June 2005 - Langham Hotel, London W1, UK ***************************************************** Presented by: Screen International Sponsored by: Love Film Is the DVD industry sustainable? Are you taking full advantage of what DVD can do for your business today? And are you preparing yourself for where technological evolution will take the industry tomorrow? Screen International's Home Cinema Summit conference is the perfect opportunity for you to grasp the latest industry developments and share practical experiences. It will provide you with an excellent chance to interact directly with other independent and major distributors, producers, film-makers, home entertainment specialists, retailers and e-tailers, DVD rental service providers, content providers and digital platform operators from across the UK and continental Europe. For more information visit http://www.screendaily.com/home Companies speaking at this must-attend event include Redbus Pictures, Lovefilm.com, Momentum Pictures, Optimum Home Entertainment, the UK Film Council and Cinemanow inc. Visit http://www.screendaily.com/home for more information or call +44 (0)20 7505 6044 quoting reference EM1. To unsubscribe from further Screen International conferences emails click here http://www.ProcessRequest.com/apps/remove2.asp?oid=UdjghCF&sid=XcabdbacJ&ci… The Home Cinema Summit Getting ahead in tomorrow's home entertainment sector Thursday 23 June 2005 - Langham Hotel, London W1, UK ***************************************************** Presented by: Screen International Sponsored by: Love Film Is the DVD industry sustainable? Are you taking full advantage of what DVD can do for your business today? And are you preparing yourself for where technological evolution will take the industry tomorrow? Screen International's Home Cinema Summit conference is the perfect opportunity for you to grasp the latest industry developments and share practical experiences. It will provide you with an excellent chance to interact directly with other independent and major distributors, producers, film-makers, home entertainment specialists, retailers and e-tailers, DVD rental service providers, content providers and digital platform operators from across the UK and continental Europe. For more information visit http://www.screendaily.com/home Companies speaking at this must-attend event include Redbus Pictures, Lovefilm.com, Momentum Pictures, Optimum Home Entertainment, the UK Film Council and Cinemanow inc. Visit http://www.screendaily.com/home for more information or call +44 (0)20 7505 6044 quoting reference EM1. To unsubscribe from further Screen International conferences emails click here http://www.ProcessRequest.com/apps/remove2.asp?oid=UdjghCF&sid=XcabdbacJ&ci….

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