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FilmFestivals NewsLetter N°224
by newsletter＠films-festivals.com 06 Apr '05

06 Apr '05

FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 224: April 6 -12 , 2005 Find search tips for our website at bottom of email. PREPARE FOR CANNES 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 * Beverly Hills Fest at a glance, opening April 13 * Sport Movies & TV 2005 awards new online initiative * fmx/05 - The Program is set * The Festival of Italian Film to open with 13 at a table * Almeria en corto showed 556 films from 39 countries * Danny Boyles Millions to open Raindance East * 6th Festival of German Cinema in Rome * Istanbul festival fortnight has opened * MIP events line up * The Commonwealth Film Festival line-up * New directors, new films: a global view http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * Head in the clouds MIFF winner * Critically acclaimed: Fipresci prizes http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml ______________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS 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 MORE CALL FOR ENTTRIES SEE AT THE BOTTOM ___________________________________________________________ FEST PLAYERS FOCUS * The Beverly Hills Festivals seminars: Indie Film Financing... * Angelopoulos and Demopoulos dismisssed from Thessaloniki * A workshop with musician and composer Robert Marcel Lepage * Cécile de France lovely Master of Cannes ceremony http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.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? "One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, SKIS etc.. http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/useful_info.shtml _____________________________________________________________ THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones * Talents Cannes: la 13ème édition * Le nouveau festival de Paris s'ouvre à l'Ile de France * Le Mipdoc passe au digital pour ses projections * Ca se passe à l'Eicar, un festival dans le festival * Musique et documentaire: atelier avec le compositeur Robert Marcel Lepage * Le palmarès des rencontres cinématographiques sud-américaines http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ D-CINEMA NEWS * Mipdoc e-screenings go digital (server technology) * Film on Mobile time is ripe: Milia and Cannes Market new focus * The ADMC Digital Media Initiative * Digital Projection impressive roll out plans in the UK http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml ______________________________________________________________ FILM FROM FEST FOCUS * Murderball Will Roll You Over With Adrenaline * RIPFest : 16 days event to create 10 minutes films * Kung Fu Hustle wins 6 awards in Hong Kong * Masters Of Indian Cinema featured in LA 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) INDIEFEST FILM FESTIVAL JULY 30th - AUGUST 8th 2005 Indiefest, Film Festival & Market, is pleased to announce their 2005 call for entries. Chicago Indiefest celebrates the vision without compromise attitude and spirit of the independent filmmaker. Incorporating a film festival, a well-known screenwriting contest, a film and script market, and a ten-day party, Indiefest brings the worlds film community to the beautiful city of Chicago. Application forms and information. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/indiefest.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) FORT MYERS BEACH FILM FESTIVAL April 21 - 24, 2005 Accepting independent films, shorts, animated & student films for Fort Myers Beach Film Festival April 21 - 24, 2005. Theater audiences polled throughout festival & winning filmmaker gets a $1,000 check. Film buffs see quality films & fun-filled schedule includes filmmaker panels, student workshops, elegant celebrity gala. Submit before March 15 at: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/fort_myers.shtml 9) 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 10) 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 11) 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 12) 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 13) 4th BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL April 13-17, 2005 Beverly Hills Film Festival April 13-17, 2005 coming SOON http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/july/beverly_hills2004.shtml 14) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board. 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05 Apr '05

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NCTA Press Release
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by Fonquest - Cannes 05 04 Apr '05

04 Apr '05

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Your MIPTV 2005 Pre-Market Product Guide
by Elspeth Tavares 03 Apr '05

03 Apr '05

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York International presents Milton Berle's Workout!
by Jennifer Dillon 01 Apr '05

01 Apr '05

Dear Markus, York International is embarking on a new adventure with the addition of our newest product line of exercise videos...... Milton Berles Low Impact/ High Comedy Workout. Milton Berle, a favorite of seniors world wide, had a career that is one of the longest and most varied in show business, spanning silent film, vaudeville, radio, motion pictures, and television. Uncle Miltie" brings his zany humor to this video designed especially for ages 50-100 by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America senior fitness expert Kathy Stevens and AFAA fitness practitioner Laura Gladwin, M.S. It is one of the safest and most comprehensive senior exercise video available. Seniors today are fitness conscience and make up a large share of the market, so do not miss out and add this to your line up. Contact me for more information or if you are attending MIP TV let's meet. Our booth at MIPTV is located at the IFTA Stand 01:02 in the Palais. Please suggest a few times and dates that you are available and we will confirm an appointment by return email. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Warm regards, Jennifer Director-International Sales York International 4565 Sherman Oaks Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 P: 818-788-4050 ex. 314 F: 818-788-4011 visit our website: www.yorkinternationalinc.com <http://www.yorkinternationalinc.com>

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