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Filmfestivals.com weekly newsletter N° 235

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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 235: July 31 - August 5, 2005 Search tips for our website at the bottom Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com Advertise on the site or newsletter: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com ________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS * Tribeca/Amazon Screening room 2nd edition * Mobile Entertainment Summit in action * Hype Fest in action * 3rd Annual Surf Theatre Film Festival * The New Montreal FilmFest recognised by FIAPF * Indiefest kicks off * Atlantic City Fest reveils special events program http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml ______________________________________________________________ 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... ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * Lucania Film Festival Animation section: The 2005 winners * Japan's Shorts Shorts Festival awards * The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival awards * New York Asian Film Festival concludes with awards * Philadelphia G&L awards 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/> http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml ___________________________________________________________ FEST PLAYERS FOCUS * Full Frame Docu Fest appoinst Nancy Buirski as new Artistic Director * Gustavo Cisneros to be honored as personality of the year at next MIPCOM * Mary Steenburgen To Be Honored at 11th Temecula * Melbourne red carpet a swarm of stars http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml _______________________________________________________ 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 * Parc des Buttes-Chaumont festival Silhouette en plein air * vers une redevance mensuelle et forfaitaire sur le téléchargement * Le FFM se dote dun Jury prestigieux * Obaba va ouvrir le festival de San Sebastian * Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montreal * Les projections en plein air de la pIazza Grande à Locarno * Locarno complète la trilogie des Locarno Excellence Award * Cinéma au clair de lune 2005 15 projections à Paris 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 * Onedotzero adventures in moving image * Will Digital be the Savior of European Film? a panel by MEDIA Salles http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml ______________________________________________________________ FILM FROM FEST FOCUS * San Sebastián will open with Obaba * Argentine road movie Bombon el Pero to open San Diego * Filmfest Hamburg opens with Die Nachrichten * Theo van Gogh Retrospective at 25th Netherlands Film Festival * 30th Toronto will open with World Premiere of WATER 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) Independent Film Forum November 14, January 31, 2006. Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch, and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14, 2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site, as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry. Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml 2) Delray Beach Film Festival March 8 12, 2006 The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience. Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm, beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film Calling for entries: December 1, 2005 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml 3) ECOARTS FILM FESTIVAL July 29-31 2005 marks first EcoArts Film festival (EAFF) to showcase films from Northern Marianas and throughout the Pacific and Oceania promoting awareness of tropical, island environments. Cash prizes. Contact Galvin Deleon Guerrero.galvin(a)itecnmi.com. Telephone (670)233 6296. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/ecoarts.shtml 4) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 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 200 NEW feature films each year. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml 5) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works. Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies. Awards information and call for entries: http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml 6) 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 7) 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 8) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board. Maximize film entries. Email our COO Bruno Chatelin bruno(a)filmfestivals.com for a detailed proposition http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/bulletin_board.pdf ______________________________________________________________ A few searching tips: Use the pro site for advanced search, reserved for precise, exhaustive festival details (still free) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/searchpro.shtml Search for film http://www.filmfestivals.com/ffs/film/search_film.htm http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/index.shtml Add your festival in our database (3,200 listed worldwide and growing ) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/new_fest.shtml Update Festival details, add press release... http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/organis.shtml Enter your film for consideration (9,000 and growing) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/new_film.shtml MORE festival news at http://www.filmfestivals.com <http://www.filmfestivals.com/> Film pros: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com <http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/> French focus: http://www.filmfestivals.fr <http://www.filmfestivals.fr/> Film & Festival DATA BASE management http://www.filmfestivalsPRO.com <http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/> ______________________________________________________________ To subscribe to our newsletter: send a blank email to newsletter-subscribe(a)films-festivals.com or click on mailto:newsletter-subscribe@films-festivals.com To unsubscribe to our newsletter: send a blank email to newsletter-unsubscribe(a)films-festivals.com ______________________________________________________________ This weekly e-newsletter is intended for subscribers only. 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Key Themes Posted for International Film Festival Summit 2005

by International Film Festival Summit

KEY THEMES POSTED AND ONGOING CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS Taking Place December 5-6, 2005 in New York City To see the Agenda Click Here (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.fmmztnbab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) 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! To see the Agenda Click Here (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.fmmztnbab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) 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=yu6xtnbab.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=yu6xtnbab.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=yu6xtnbab.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

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STEFANIK on BATMAN BEGINS at The Writer's Channel Aug. 1st

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 10:00-11:00 Designing Exciting-Unpredictable Stories 11:00-12:00 Creating Humorous Characters & Scenes 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 Hollywood Screenwriting Business Panel with Agents & Producers 7:00-12:00 Hollywood Networking Party with Movie Agents and Producers More agents, managers and producers have been invited and will be listed when confirmed. 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! Enrollment Limited to Only 25 Writers! 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** At Sherwood Oaks emerging writers can meet and chat with major producers, writers, agents, directors and actors. And the best part is that for nearly all of the situations we set up, the guests are willing to accept material directly from our small group of writers, whether they have representation or not. 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. In 2005 James Cameron, Kevin Costner, David Duchovney, Morgan Freeman, Michael London, Gary Marshall, Hillary Swank, David Mamet and many others have appeared. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like the Directors Guild Award Show, he 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. {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. Aug 1st BATMAN BEGINS Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat. 6PM PDT Aug 8th KINSEY Modern Classics Chat with Lesley Bracker 6PM PDT Sept 5th CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat. 6PM PDT * 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. 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PROPOSAL OF PRESTIGIOUS INDIAN ANIMATION PROJECT

by GMMEL

We are pleased to propose a project, which is for the first time ventured in Animation form an Indian origin story, a film on a legacy who is a creator and a representative of Indian culture and heritage, a historic character of Indian Mythology, almighty lord "KRISHNA". Krishna, a revolutionary personality, a fascinating character, an exceptional Aura of man kind having billions of followers and devotees globally. This is a Musical Feature Film telling story of Krishna in an Animated form. THE PROJECT : Title : "KRISHNA" Genre : Animation Feature on a Indian Mythology - Character "Lord Krishna" Format : 35 M.M. Cinemascope and other Digital Formats. Duration : 90 Minutes. Producers : Sethia Audio Video Pvt Ltd. Release : December 2005 Project Status : The Animation and graphics work of the films is complete, post production work is on and the promotional material is ready. Flyer is attached herewith. Available Rights : India and Overseas Theatrical rights, Overseas Home Video, Satellite Rights, Terrestrial television, ( Free & Pay T.V, DTH, DBS, ) Pay Per View, Video On Demand, Airborne Sea Surface, Broadband, New Media, Music Rights, Merchandizing, Publicity and promotional Sponsorship, Media Partnership Etc. We are looking forward to get associated to esteem organisation like yours and it will be our pleasure receiving your valued inquiry, queries if any, which will receive our very best and prompt attention at all times. Best Regards For Fusion Films Inc. Attorney ------------------------------------------------------------- Fusion Films Inc. ( Member of Giriraj Group ) 45,46 Land Mark, Above Landmark Rest, New Link Road, Malad ( W ) Mumbai - 400064 India Contact : 0091 - 22 - 56291789 Mobile : 0091 - (0) 9322667930 0091 - (0) 9820667785 eFax number is 001 (678) 550-2444! info(a)giriraj.net fusionfilmsinc(a)gmail.com rajesh.giriraj(a)gmail.com URL : www.giriraj.net & www.giriraj.net/prod.html -------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: The information in this message may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message from your system. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Any information in this message that does not relate to official business shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Company.

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Filmfestivals.com weekly newsletter N° 234

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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 234: July 24 - 31, 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 ________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS * NY 3rd Rural Route Film Festival kicks off * SPORT MOVIES & TV 2005: WHO ENTERED * South Korean shorts at Forte Belvedere in action now! * SIL 2005 Audiovisual Trade Show launched at La Reunion mid July http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml _________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER SIL 2005 LA REUNION: 1st SALON DE IMAGE DU SON ET DE LA LUMIERE Wrapped last week end at la Réunion: Saint Denis, la Halle du Port SIL 2005 30 exhibitors from the audiovisual industries, panels, concerts, screenings, master classes, audiovisual contests including FASTTRACK film selection and an accoustic concert by Laam. ______________________________________________________________ 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... ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * Outfest award winners * Annual International Screenwriting Competition awards * XX. Black International Cinema Berlin 2005 * Karlovy Vary Crystal Globe for My Nikifor 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 * Kathleen McInnis will join Palm Springs Shorts Festival * A List Hollywood Talent lends itself to Indie Film: Catching Kringle * Véronique Cayla moves from Cannes to CNC http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml _______________________________________________________ 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 * Le Festival international de films de Montréal se dévoile * Irène Bignardi présente la programmation de Locarno * Le Premier bilan du premier SIL * Le premier SIL 2005 se rode avec une trentaine d'exposants 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 * Onedotzero adventures in moving image * Will Digital be the Savior of European Film? a panel by MEDIA Salles * 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 * Salento opens with 3days of Anarchy * PiFan 2005 opening films * 30th Toronto will open with World Premiere of WATER 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) Independent Film Forum November 14, January 31, 2006. Independent Film Forum (IF2) is a free online community where you can share, watch, and critique independent films sponsoring a free online film festival from November 14, 2005 through January 31, 2006. The winner will be determined by the registered users of the site, as well as ten professionals from the entertainment industry. Festival entries will be accepted through November 5, 2005. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/filmforum.shtml 2)Delray Beach Film Festival March 8 12, 2006 The inaugural season of Delray will be more than a film festival; it will be an experience. Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm, beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film Calling for entries: December 1, 2005 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml 3) ECOARTS FILM FESTIVAL July 29-31 2005 marks first EcoArts Film festival (EAFF) to showcase films from Northern Marianas and throughout the Pacific and Oceania promoting awareness of tropical, island environments. Cash prizes. Contact Galvin Deleon Guerrero.galvin(a)itecnmi.com. Telephone (670)233 6296. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/ecoarts.shtml 4) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 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 200 NEW feature films each year. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml 5) ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS Calls SHORT FILMS producers worldwide to participate with their works. Also see the news on the Festival for Documentaries and Narrative Movies. Awards information and call for entries: http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml 6) 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 7) 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 8) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board. Maximize film entries. Email our COO Bruno Chatelin bruno(a)filmfestivals.com for a detailed proposition http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/bulletin_board.pdf ______________________________________________________________ A few searching tips: Use the pro site for advanced search, reserved for precise, exhaustive festival details (still free) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/searchpro.shtml Search for film http://www.filmfestivals.com/ffs/film/search_film.htm http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/index.shtml Add your festival in our database (3,200 listed worldwide and growing ) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/new_fest.shtml Update Festival details, add press release... http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/organis.shtml Enter your film for consideration (9,000 and growing) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/new_film.shtml MORE festival news at http://www.filmfestivals.com Film pros: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com French focus: http://www.filmfestivals.fr Film & Festival DATA BASE management http://www.filmfestivalsPRO.com ______________________________________________________________ To subscribe to our newsletter: send a blank email to newsletter-subscribe(a)films-festivals.com or click on mailto:newsletter-subscribe@films-festivals.com To unsubscribe to our newsletter: send a blank email to newsletter-unsubscribe(a)films-festivals.com ______________________________________________________________ This weekly e-newsletter is intended for subscribers only. 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17 years, 8 months

screening info

by StrongholdProds＠aol.com

"Brent Bambic has put together a brilliant film!" Mark Snyder, PMP Network "FOUR STARS (Highest Rating). A powerful, compelling portrait of humanity on the fringe." Todd David Schwartz, CBS Radio Stronghold Productions presents Best Feature FirstGlance Hollywood Film Festival Official Selection Artivist Film Festival Official Selection FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Festival Official Selection Action on Film International Film Festival Runaways screens Friday, July 29, 2005 _www.aoffest.com_ (http://www.aoffest.com/) Official Selection New Filmmakers Series, NY Runaways screens Wednesday, August 31, 2005 _www.newfilmmakers.com_ (http://www.newfilmmakers.com/) 1.3 million runaway and homeless youth live on the streets of America. Find out why. For more information about Runaways, please visit _www.runawaysthefilm.com_ (http://www.runawaysthefilm.com/) Runaways worldwide sales handled by Echelon Entertainment, for information please contact _eric(a)echelonent.com_ (mailto:eric@echelonent.com) or visit _www.echelonent.com_ (http://www.echelonent.com/)

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*****SPAM***** Maxim Media International Newsletter V1-1

by Maxim Media International

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The Megahit Movies Hollywood Story Design Workshop Sept. 10-12

by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com

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Unlock the potential of digital cinema

by Screen International

============================================================================= Embracing Digital Cinema Knowing when, why and how to engage with the future face of the film industry 28th September 2005 - Cafe Royal, Regent Street London W1 ============================================================================= Book by 22nd July 2005 and save £50 Embrace a super-sharp world of opportunity Digital projection, in all its blazing clarity, is coming to a theatre near you, and sooner than you might think. Screen Internationals Embracing Digital Cinema will provide you with all the vital information you need in order to reap the benefits of digital cinema and exploit the wealth of opportunity cast up by the digitalisation of film production, distribution and exhibition. * Hear leading exhibitors, distributors and studios evaluate and debate the potential benefits and pitfalls of digital cinema * Learn from leading digital pioneers of the new and lucrative revenue streams opening up through the digital revolution * Gain an unrivalled understanding of current and future digital initiatives across the UK, Europe and the wider world Major companies who have already registered delegates for this industry-leading event include: ========================== Twentieth Century Fox Qwerty Films Tartan Films Royal Bank of Scotland Sinefekt Metrodome Distribution Filmbank Distributors Ltd ========================== Take this unique opportunity to interact directly with major and independent film distributors, exhibitors, producers, digital technology manufacturers and solution providers, post-production companies, venture capitalists, lawyers, cinematic and film associations and everyone else interested in the future face of the film industry. PS. Fantastic group booking discounts also available! Yours sincerely Mike Gubbins Editor Screen International To register Call: +44 (0)20 7505 6044 Email: mailto:screenconferences@emap.com Online: http://www.screendaily.com/digital Keycode: EM2 To unsubcribe from further Screen emails click here http://www.ProcessRequest.com/apps/optout2.asp?oid=UdjghCF&sid=XcbcbebhBI&c….

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Filmfestivals.com weekly newsletter N° 233

by newsletter＠films-festivals.com

FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 233: July 13 - 14, 2005 We wish a happy 14 juillet to our french audience! 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 ________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS * SIL 2005 Audiovisual Trade Show launching at La Reunion mid July * Buenos Aires launches short film fest * Hypefest hypes its line up * Hamburg Bitfilm Festival focus on digital new media * Outfest opens with Cote d'Azur * The Hollywood World Cinema Salon at the Arclight * SIL first audiovisual trade fair to launch at la Réunion * Brussels European Festival in action http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml _________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM ECOFILMS * Consumer society under the spotlight at Ecofilms with Czech Dream * Ecofilms presents an experimental answer to poverty in doc * A spiritual angle on ecology at Ecofilms * Ecofilms grants a Medwet award for the second year * A decent factory tackles corporate responsibility at Ecofilms * Ecofilms' opening stroke a sensitive chord _________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM OUR PARTNER SIL 2005 LA REUNION: SALON DE IMAGE DU SON ET DE LA LUMIERE Launching at la Réunion: Saint Denis, la Halle du Port SIL 2005 July 13-17 35 exhibitors from the audiovisual industries, panels, concerts, screenings, master classes, audiovisual contests including FASTTRACK film selection and an accoustic concert by Laam. Enjoy! ______________________________________________________________ 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... ______________________________________________________________ AWARDS * Jewish Comedy Takes most German Film Prizes * Karlovy Vary Crystal Globe for My Nikifor * Brussels European Film Festivals Awards * 27th Moscow festival awards * Los Angeles Film Festival Awards * Eicar Film school palmares in partnership with filmfestivals.com 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 * Redford and Liv Ulman honored at Karlovy Vary * Filmmakers Edward Wang and Malle retrospective in NY * Véronique Cayla moves from Cannes to CNC http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml _______________________________________________________ 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 * Le Salon du Son, de lImage et de la Lumière à la Réunion * Laam en concert acoustique au Salon du son et de l'image à la réunion * Succès de foule et ambiance de fête au festival deBruxelles * Lettre d' Abbas Kiarostami au nouveau président * Palmarès des rencontres internationales de cinéma à Paris * Quand la mer monte clôturera Comedia (Juste pour rire ) * Bruxelles en fête avec son festival européen * Les lauréats des prix 2005 de l 'EICAR Cherbourg 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 * Onedotzero adventures in moving image * Will Digital be the Savior of European Film? a panel by MEDIA Salles * 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 * Which Plasma TV is right for you? * PiFan 2005 opening films * Japanese animation focus of NY Moma film series * Docu Panel time at Karlovy Vary * 30th Toronto will open with World Premiere of WATER 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) Exceptional Miami Int. Short Film Festival(Ocyober 24-29) brings to Miami audience an exciting atmosphere to experience cultures from around the world. Dont miss the opportunity to be an instrumental supporter of this years event! We invite you to join our family of participants and help further cement Miami as the footprint for culture and the arts. Submission Deadline September 30. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/miamishorts.shtml 2) ECOARTS FILM FESTIVAL July 29-31 2005 marks first EcoArts Film festival (EAFF) to showcase films from Northern Marianas and throughout the Pacific and Oceania promoting awareness of tropical, island environments. Cash prizes. Contact Galvin Deleon Guerrero.galvin(a)itecnmi.com. Telephone (670)233 6296. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/ecoarts.shtml 3) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 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 200 NEW feature films each year. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/may/fantasporto.shtml 4) 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 5) 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 6) 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 7) See your Banner blinking on Filmfestivals.com HOMEPAGE linked to your online Call for Entries on our Bulletin Board. Maximize film entries. Email our COO Bruno Chatelin bruno(a)filmfestivals.com for a detailed proposition http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/bulletin_board.pdf ______________________________________________________________ A few searching tips: Use the pro site for advanced search, reserved for precise, exhaustive festival details (still free) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/searchpro.shtml Search for film http://www.filmfestivals.com/ffs/film/search_film.htm http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/index.shtml Add your festival in our database (3,200 listed worldwide and growing ) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/new_fest.shtml Update Festival details, add press release... http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/organis.shtml Enter your film for consideration (9,000 and growing) http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/new_film.shtml MORE festival news at http://www.filmfestivals.com Film pros: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com French focus: http://www.filmfestivals.fr Film & Festival DATA BASE management http://www.filmfestivalsPRO.com ______________________________________________________________ To subscribe to our newsletter: send a blank email to newsletter-subscribe(a)films-festivals.com or click on mailto:newsletter-subscribe@films-festivals.com To unsubscribe to our newsletter: send a blank email to newsletter-unsubscribe(a)films-festivals.com ______________________________________________________________ This weekly e-newsletter is intended for subscribers only. 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