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The Megahit Movies Hollywood Story Design Workshop - Sept. 10, 2005

by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com

{http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} **Hollywood Story Design Workshop** **Saturday September 10, 2005 Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ** 9:00-10:00 Story Design for Creating Popular Movies: Richard Michaels Stefanik 10:00-11:00 Designing Exciting-Unpredictable Stories: Richard Michaels Stefanik 11:00-12:00 Creating Humorous Characters & Scenes: Richard Michaels Stefanik 12:00-1:00 Lunch Break and Networking 1:00-2:00 How to Pitch a Script: Gary Shusett, Sherwood Oaks College 2:00-3:00 Getting Representation: Paul Levine, Entertainment Lawyer 3:00-4:00 Agent-Writer Relationship: Ken Sherman, Literary Agent 4:00-5:00 Manager-Writer Relationship: Alex Ross, Manager-Producer 5:00-6:00 The Hollywood Screenwriting Business Panel with Agents & Producers 7:00-12:00 Hollywood Networking Party with Movie Agents and Producers Schedule a Personal Story Consultation--Only TEN (10) Sessions Available Consultation Sessions: 12:00-5:00pm -- Each Session lasts for thirty (30) minutes This is a chance for a screenwriter to have a one-on-one story consultation with Richard Michaels Stefanik. A writer would email him a story synopsis before the workshop which will then be discussed in detail during the thirty minute session. **Register Now www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm} ** {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} **UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Monday September 12, 2005 ** **A day of panels of Producers and Development Executives** Sherwood Oaks Experimental College specializes in organizing screenwriting events which gives writers access to the top agents, producers and studio executives in Hollywood. It brings in industry players to personally meet with writers and keeps the groups small to allow the writers to interact with each and every guest. So far in 2005 guests have included James Cameron, David Ducovney, David Mamet, Liam Nieson, Hiliary Swank, among others. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like The Directors Guild Award Show, The Producers Guild Awards, The Writers Guild Awards, and The Emmys. It has held screenwriting events at many Hollywood Studios, including Sony, MGM, FOX, Universal and Paramount. www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com} {http://www.WritersChannel.net} The Writers Channel includes a Mentor Program; Screenwriting Groups; Pitch Hollywood Executives, Agents and Movie Producers; Writing classes; Resource Center; Audio Interviews; Articles on classic movies; member contributed journals; and Creative Exercises. www.WritersChannel.net {http://www.WritersChannel.net} July 11th Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat Spielberg's War of the Worlds. 6PM PDT July 12th Chat with Jeff Kitchen - 6PM PDT. Top-rated screenwriting instructor, Jeff Kitchen offers small hands-on classes with the most advanced tools for developing and structuring dramatic scripts. July 18th Modern Classics - Chat with Lesley Bracker FINDING NEVERLAND. 6PM PDT July 25th PITCH SESSION with an ENDEAVOR AGENCY agent - 5PM PDT Aug 1st Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat BATMAN BEGINS. 6PM PDT Aug 8th Modern Classics - Chat with Lesley Bracker KINSEY. 6PM PDT Aug TBD Chat with Chris Soth - 6PM PDT. Chris developed the 'Mini-Movie Method' after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios * The Megahit Movies Book* The new 500+ page edition analyzes *The Megahit Movies*, those films which have generated more than $250 million in North American Box Office receipts. It presents principles of story construction that can be used to develop popular movies by providing an analysis of cinematic techniques. It also offers stimulating ideas that can be helpful in the creative process. The book is designed for writers, directors and producers who want to create commercially successful films. The fundamentals of dramatic structure, the human emotions, and the construction of humorous characters and situations are explained, with examples drawn from some of the most popular motion pictures Hollywood has ever produced. The Foreword to the book is written by Christopher Lockhart, Executive Story Editor, International Creative Management (ICM), in which he discusses what Producers, Agents and Studios are lookig for when reading scripts. This book discusses the recent megahit-blockbuster movies such as SPIDER-MAN, SHREK, HARRY POTTER, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, MATRIX TRILOGY, FINDING NEMO, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. *Click here to Purchase The Megahit Movies Book* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ordermeg.htm} *RMS Story & Screenplay Consultations* *A personal consultation on your original screenplay!* Once you purchase this package, you will be permitted to submit a 120 page original screenplay. Between 3 to 5 pages of written comments about the screenplay will be emailed to you within 14 days after the receipt of the script by U.S. Priority Mail. Also included is *The Megahit Movies Book* 500+ pages of information about the structure of popular films. Once you have read my comments, I will schedule a one-hour chat session to further discuss your script. Start developing your script into a feature screenplay that can be made into a popular Hollywood movie! *Click here for Story & Screenplay Consultations* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ScriptConsult.htm} {http://www.writersstore.com} **Richard Michaels Stefanik RMS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com www.TheMegahitMovies.com {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} ** -- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to <a HREF="mailto:rms@TheMegahitMovies.com">rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com</a> with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the message. -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

17 years, 9 months

ENQUETE 2005 / SURVEY 2005

by MARCHE DU FILM

17 years, 9 months

FilmFestivals NewsLetter N° 231

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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 231: june 20 -27, 2005 Search tips for our website at the bottom Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com Advertise: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com ______________________________________________________________ NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED DURING CANNES Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes: - FilmFestivalsTV: an innovative VideoBLOG at http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/ This type of collaborative professionnal blog will soon become the must for major festivals. (ask for our help to launch them using our platform, expertise and visibility) - VideoSteps: burn your Cannes DVD: for those who have walked up the Red Carpet or for those who wish they did Videosteps offers a donwloadable file or DVD souvenir. http://www.videosteps.com/ Try these new services and feel free to share comments, suggestions... _________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS * Bi coastal celebration of Queer cinema * In the city of Angels, The Los Angeles Festival flies again * Cambridge Film Festival highlights to watch for * Ampfest celebrates surf and skate culture in coastal communities * Melbourne highlights preview * Silverdocs rides non fiction wave * Cinema Expo 2005 highlights: * Cine Vegas Film Festival Rolls the Dice and Hits Lucky Seven * Sydney Film Festival sparkling opening * Films competing in Rhodes EcoFilms Fest * DIIFF wrapped in Dubrovnik, The Festivity Town http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * The Transilvania International Film Festival awards * Newfest announces winners * Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival Awards * Zlin Film Festival for Children and Youth awards * Cracow awards announced http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml _____________________________________________________________ MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS Filmfestivals Entertainment Group acquires digital rights CATALOGS 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... email bruno(a)filmfestivals.com find the video of the Cannes Market Panel May 14 4 pm online on http://www.filmfestivalspro.com http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml ___________________________________________________________ FEST PLAYERS FOCUS * Non Stop Film Festival Blog by Gene Grant * Meet Emily Watson and Peter Medak (from Dubrovnik) * Christopher Walken from Dubrovnik * Young Chicago film critics will fly to Gifoni * Mary Haron to be honored at Provincetown Fest http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml _____________________________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________ LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS? "One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, etc.. http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/useful_info.shtml _____________________________________________________________ THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones * Palmarès du Festival du Creusot * Retour d'Annecy: impressions animées * Les lauréats de Prends ça court! * Annecy est à nouveau la capitale du film d'animation * Annecy l'animation est à la fête * Ouverture du soutien aux entreprises extra-européennes * Festival de video de différence * Le Festival du Film Français de Tel-Aviv en action * Agde au rythme des hérauts du cinéma * La Fondation Liban Cinéma était à Cannes * Orange Film Court remet ses prix à Cannes * PARIS CINEMA 2005 du 29 juin au 12 juillet / 3e édition 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 * Animago Awards at fmx/05 * X|Media|Lab International Lab in Singapore * The ADMC Digital Media Initiative http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml ______________________________________________________________ FILM FROM FEST FOCUS * Sydney film festival opens with My Summer of Love * The 2nd Annual New York PitchXchange week end * Durban Festival to showcase best of south african films 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) 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) 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 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 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 6) 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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17 years, 9 months

ENQUETE 2005 / SURVEY 2005

by MARCHE DU FILM

17 years, 9 months

TOPICS POSTED & CALL FOR SPEAKERS-International Film Festival Summit 2005 New York City

by International Film Festival Summit

TOPICS POSTED AND CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS Taking Place December 5-6, 2005 in New York City We're inviting the most accomplished experts and practitioners to share their expertise with a high- level audience of executives eager to launch or expand their own festival initiatives. We're seeking session proposals that describe real world experiences, discuss trends and issues in-depth, describe up-to-date research and development, or outline best practices as an integral part of a successful strategy in the film festival industry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2nd Annual International Film Festival Summit If you missed the first Inaugural Film Festival Summit, be sure to join us this year for the Industry event of the year! This will be the largest ever gathering of professionals from the film festival industry. This is not a place to watch films or meet with filmmakers, but a place to dialogue with your peers, share insights and gain knowledge that will help you grow your film festival and keep it thriving. Discover the latest trends in: * How to Maximize Sponsorships * Alternative Festival Revenue Models * Streamline Festival Operations * Film Festival Programming From A to Z * Leverage Cutting Edge Technology * Acquisitions and Distribution Who Attends? * Film Festival Founders,Directors,Programmers * Technology Companies * Economic Development Councils * Aquisition Professionals * Sponsors Of Film Festivals * Suppliers to Film Festivals * Marketing Executives * Entertainment Organizations * Travel Related Companies * Media & Press Contact Us: 917-655-0818 Click Here For More Information - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jwzlsebab.0.jildc8n6.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2Fw… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Participation Opportunities ------------------------------------------------------------ Speaking Opportunities We're inviting the most accomplished experts and practitioners to share their expertise with a high- level audience of executives eager to launch or expand their own festival initiatives. We're seeking session proposals that describe real world experiences, discuss trends and issues in-depth, describe up-to-date research and development, or outline best practices as an integral part of a successful strategy in the film festival industry. Speakers Submit Here - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jwzlsebab.0.6xpwu9aab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F… --- Sponsorship Opportunities Why sponsor the IFFS? Each year there are over 800 official film festivals held world wide. Unofficially there are over 1,900 film festivals world wide. Of the 800 official festivals 250 have emerged in the last 5 years. The film festival market represents a massive branding, marketing, and business development tool for companies wanting to reach consumers. For companies that provide products and services used by film festivals and festival attendees this is your opportunity to form strategic partnerships and develop new customers in order to generate new revenue sources. Sponsorship Opportunities - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jwzlsebab.0.4xpwu9aab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F… --- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IFFS ------------------------------------------------------------ email: info(a)etaexpo.com phone: 917.655.0818 web: http://www.filmfestivalsummit.com Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1011233438175&ea=cannes56@films… This email was sent to cannes56(a)filmstudio.rwth-aachen.de, by info(a)etaexpo.com Update Profile/Email Address http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1011233438175&ea=cannes56@filmst… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1011233438175&ea=cannes56@filmst… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Powered by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com IFFS | 356 W. 58th Street | New York | NY | 10001

17 years, 9 months

Las Vegas Screenwriting-MovieMaking Conference

by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com

{http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} ** "How to Beat the Odds In Hollywood" Screenwriting and MovieMaking Conference Las Vegas - Plaza Hotel & Casino - July 14-17, 2005** {http://www.Vegasscript.com} * * GOT SCRIPT? Bring it here and put it in front of the Agents, Managers, Studio Executives and Development Managers who are putting what's on Film and Television today! SCREENWRITING: Developing your Idea, Writing The Script, Pitching, Marketing Your Talents, Selling Your Craft, How to Get and Agent or Manager, How to Produce, The First Ten Pages: A Readers Impression, How to Make a Reader Love You, How to Put Your Script To Bed. PITCH SESSIONS will be available. MOVIEMAKING: Script Acquirement, Development, Budgeting, Contracts: SAG/WGA/DGA, Editing, Directing, Cinematography, Line Producing, Distribution, Foreign Rights,Direct to DVD,Digital Movie Making,12 steps to an Independent Film! GUEST LIST: Over 30 Industry Professionals will teach you, guide you and help you launch your career in screenwriting and filmmaking. We have invitations out to over 100 Agencies, Studios and Development Heads. We have attracted such companies as ICM, Paramount, MGM, 20th Century, Dexterity, Happy Madison, Klasky Csupo, Metropolitan, Zinkler Films, Bumbershoot, A-Management, Zide/Perry, Mostow Lieberman, Samuel Goldwyn, Jumprope, and SMA. Want to get in front of the people that can make your career? Want to spend a weekend in Las Vegas and learn "How to Beat the Odds in Hollywood"? Want to save $100.00? Visit www.vegasscript.com {http://www.vegasscript.com} and on the Las Vegas Page look for the Code 231 Button. Check out our guarantee and join us at the Gold Standard of Screenwriting and Moviemaking Conferences for 4 days of fun, learning and connecting with the right people to move your career forward! You get Free Continental Breakfast Fri-Sun, Free Workbook, Free Entrance into the Cocktail Party, Free Power Lunch, Free Software, 2 Free Pitches, Free Pitch practice rooms, Free support for one year! This incredible weekend is yours with all the classes and panels of your choice for only $249.00 with your VIP affiliate discount! Registrations are on an available basis and have to be pre-registered! NO WALK UPS will be taken. Our classes are in-depth, up close and personal and dedicated to building your career and putting you in front of the right people! Produced by Lifestyle Productions LLC. For more info, please log on to http://www.vegasscript.com {http://www.vegasscript.com} or call (719) 687-2167. * The Megahit Movies Book* The new 500+ page edition analyzes *The Megahit Movies*, those films which have generated more than $250 million in North American Box Office receipts. It presents principles of story construction that can be used to develop popular movies by providing an analysis of cinematic techniques. It also offers stimulating ideas that can be helpful in the creative process. The book is designed for writers, directors and producers who want to create commercially successful films. The fundamentals of dramatic structure, the human emotions, and the construction of humorous characters and situations are explained, with examples drawn from some of the most popular motion pictures Hollywood has ever produced. The Foreword to the book is written by Christopher Lockhart, Executive Story Editor, International Creative Management (ICM), in which he discusses what Producers, Agents and Studios are lookig for when reading scripts. This book discusses the recent megahit-blockbuster movies such as SHREK 2, SPIDER-MAN 2, HARRY POTTER, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, MATRIX TRILOGY, FINDING NEMO, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. *Click here to Purchase The Megahit Movies Book* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ordermeg.htm} *RMS Story & Screenplay Consultations* *A personal consultation on your original screenplay!* Once you purchase this package, you will be permitted to submit a 120 page original screenplay. Between 3 to 5 pages of written comments about the screenplay will be emailed to you within 14 days after the receipt of the script by U.S. Priority Mail. Also included is *The Megahit Movies Book* 500+ pages of information about the structure of popular films. Once you have read my comments, I will schedule a one-hour chat session to further discuss your script. Start developing your script into a feature screenplay that can be made into a popular Hollywood movie! *Click here for Story & Screenplay Consultations* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ScriptConsult.htm} {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} Sherwood Oaks Experimental College specializes in organizing screenwriting events which gives writers access to the top agents, producers and studio executives in Hollywood. It brings in industry players to personally meet with writers and keeps the groups small to allow the writers to interact with each and every guest. So far in 2005 guests have included James Cameron, David Ducovney, David Mamet, Liam Nieson, Hiliary Swank, among others. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like The Directors Guild Award Show, The Producers Guild Awards, The Writers Guild Awards, and The Emmys. It has held screenwriting events at many Hollywood Studios, including Sony, MGM, FOX, Universal and Paramount. www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} {http://www.WritersChannel.net} The Writers Channel includes a Mentor Program; Screenwriting Groups; Pitch Hollywood Executives, Agents and Movie Producers; Writing classes; Resource Center; Audio Interviews; Articles on classic movies; member contributed journals; and Creative Exercises. www.WritersChannel.net {http://www.WritersChannel.net} June 13th Modern Classics - Chat with Lesley Bracker Napoleon Dynamite {cafe.php}. 6PM PDT July 11th Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat {cafe.php} *Spielbergs War of the Worlds*. 6PM PDT {http://www.writersstore.com} **Richard Michaels Stefanik RMS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com www.TheMegahitMovies.com {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} Copyright 2005 by RMS Productions Company All rights Reserved. ** -- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to <a HREF="mailto:rms@TheMegahitMovies.com">rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com</a> with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the message. -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

17 years, 9 months

Canadian Hit C.R.A.Z.Y. makes BO history (a Films Distribution pick up)

by Accueil Films Distribution

<http://www.filmsdistribution.com/> Dear friends, After Canadian worldwide hits The Barbarian Invasions and Seducing Doctor Lewis, C.R.A.Z.Y. by Jean-Marc Vallée, is the new Canadian Blockbuster! The film grossed more than 1.1 million CAN$ in just 2 weeks, one of the best opening of the year and best average per screen of the week. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us, should you require any further information. Best Regards, Films Distribution NB: Please be informed that the movie has never been screened in an international market yet. FILMS DISTRIBUTION 20 rue Saint Augustin - 75002 Paris Tel: +33 1 53 10 33 99 - Fax: +33 1 53 10 33 98 www.filmsdistribution.com

17 years, 9 months

FilmFestivals NewsLetter N°230

by newsletter＠films-festivals.com

FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 230: june 7 -14, 2005 Search tips for our website at the bottom Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com Advertise: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com ______________________________________________________________ NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED DURING CANNES Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes: FilmFestivalsTV: an innovative VideoBLOG at http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/ This type of collaborative professionnal blog will soon become the must for major festivals. (ask for our help to launch it) - VideoSteps: burn your Cannes DVD: for those who have walked up the Red Carpet or for those who wish they did Videosteps offers a donwloadable file or DVD souvenir. Your own moment of fame...or others. http://www.videosteps.com/ Try these new services and feel free to share comments, suggestions... _________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 _____________________________________________________________ MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS Filmfestivals Entertainment Group acquires digital rights CATALOGS 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... email bruno(a)filmfestivals.com find the video of the Cannes Market Panel May 14 4 pm online on http://www.filmfestivalspro.com http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml ___________________________________________________________ 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 _____________________________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________ LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS? "One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, etc.. http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/useful_info.shtml _____________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ FESTIVALS AGENDA Festivals calling for your films... 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17 years, 9 months

"Within" screening from Cannes

by H3O Filmed Entertainment

Dear Joachim, I hope this email finds you very well and that you had a successful Cannes Film Market this year. First off, we would like to extend our thanks to you and Jens Aperdannier for attending our screening of “Within” during Cannes on Friday, May 13th. As you may recall, unfortunately, we had a major technical problem with our soundtrack which was of course very disappointing for everyone – we have all agreed around here – NO more screenings on Friday the 13th! I wanted to touch base with you to see whether you were able to pick up a DVD screener with the correct sound elements after the screening? If not, I would be happy to forward a screener to you now for your consideration. Despite our sound troubles at the screening, overall we received great reviews on the film. The general consensus is that it is a unique and highly entertaining film. We are in the midst of working on our North American deal and hope to have news on that front soon. Please let me know your thoughts on “Within” if you were able to take a screener with you from Cannes or if I can forward a copy to you now. I look forward to your reply and hope that we maybe able to work together in future. Best regards, Sharla Bullard International Sales & Marketing H3O Filmed Entertainment/N.A.P. #705 - 1075 Barclay Street Vancouver, B.C. V6E 1G5 Canada Tel: (604) 662-3345 Fax: (604) 662-7720 HYPERLINK "http://www.h3ofilm.com/"www.h3ofilm.com Synopsis: Brad, Christina, T.K. and Kelly are on a dream, post-graduation trip to Europe. Unfortunately, what starts out as a dream quickly spirals into a nightmare. Upon entering a 14th century castle, the friends find themselves trapped in a horrifying alternate realm where violent hallucinations overtake them. A stranger emerges, shocking them with the reality of their terrifying fate: one must stay behind- alone forever within the torturous stone walls, in order for the rest of the group to escape. With time running out for the group, panic quickly changes to sheer desperation. As hope and reason disappear, anarchy takes over and violence erupts. Inner savagery can only be covered up so long before it breaks out...and when you are looking for a way out...the key to survival comes from "Within". Starring: Derek Hamilton, Amy Perfect, Fiona Glascott, Boyan Vukelic and John Tench Directors: John Curtis and Merlin Ward Producers: Rod Akizuki, Adam Betteridge, Lloyd Simandl and Rudy Gentile Executive Producers: John Curtis, David Rogers and Marco Dell'Utri Written by: Jennifer Daley, Kimberly Small and Merlin Ward Status: Completed HYPERLINK "http://www.h3ofilm.com/within" \n -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.4.0 - Release Date: 01/06/2005

17 years, 9 months

Cineuropa - Media Programme

by Bénédicte Prot

Dear film professional, Cineuropa.org, a free website published in four languages supported by the MEDIA Programme of the European Commission, aims at promoting European films and developing a network of film professionals from all 25 member-states by providing daily news on the European film industry, focuses, database, multimedia items, and more. You can therefore use Cineuropa as a platform to give more visibility to your work. If you have any hot news of national, or particularly European interest —such as new funding programmes, European sales and aquisitions (esp. after markets...), films in preparation involving important directors and actors (if already sold or likely to be interesting to foreign/European buyers, we could even dedicate to the film a special focus or making of), new releases (esp. award-winning films and films which will also be released in the rest of Europe), etc—, don't hesitate to send me this information. Best regards, Bénédicte Prot

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