FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 235: July 31 - August 5, 2005
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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
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NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED DURING CANNES
Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes:
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This type of collaborative professionnal blog will soon become the must for
major festivals.
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visibility)
- VideoSteps: burn your Cannes DVD: for those who have walked up the Red
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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
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MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS
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email bruno(a)filmfestivals.com
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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
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS?
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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
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FESTIVALS AGENDA
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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souvenir.
http://www.videosteps.com/
Try these new services and feel free to share comments, suggestions...
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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
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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.comhttp://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml
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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
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS?
"One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, etc..
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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FESTIVALS AGENDA
Festivals calling for your films...
This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml
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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
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Embracing Digital Cinema
Knowing when, why and how to engage with the future face of the film
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FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 233: July 13 - 14, 2005
We wish a happy 14 juillet to our french audience!
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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
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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
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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!
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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...
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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.comhttp://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
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MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS
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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
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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
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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR FESTS?
"One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, etc..
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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FESTIVALS AGENDA
Festivals calling for your films...
This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml
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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
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http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/ffs/searchpro.shtml
Search for film
http://www.filmfestivals.com/ffs/film/search_film.htmhttp://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
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