Filmfestivals Newsletter 276
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CANNES SPECIALS 
 
Palme d'Or: "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" by Ken Loach
Jury meets pres in Cannes and justifies choices
Cannes awards: the Palme goes to...

Cinema Prospective Panels:
"Next cinema from visionnaries" thepanel took place May 22

Majestic Beach 59
The visionnaries: new art forms, the production and distribution models, the consumer sociological implications: where, how with whom…Where is cinema going?
An event sponsored by fest21.com


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NEWS FROM CANNES
Today in the Lumiere Theatre the two final films "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Cronica de Una Fuga" premier.
Market closed
Marie-Antoinette Press Conference, Sofia Coppola, Kirsten Dunst, Cannes competition
Gérard Depardieu and Cécile de France give autographs in Cannes In the Palais des Festivals. Cannes.
"B is for Bomb," and W is for WInner (not George "W" Bush)
Ceremony Soon
Cannes Cat Calls: Booing As A Critical Sport
Europe’s films more successful than ever at Cannes Film Festival 2006
Tahiti Film Festival for Romantic Movies
Luc Besson's Europa Beach Party
Inside the tent at the Europa Party
Cannes Competition Heats Up
Cannes Ken Loach Red Carpet and Standing Ovation Video
The City of Cannes: video view
See our our presence in Cannes
Featured blog: Tahiti Film Festival
The Different Carpets at the Cannes Film Festival


NEWS FROM FESTIVALS

The Bside Roadshow: A Touring Film & Music Fest
Outfest: the largest gay and lesbian film festival
Cinematic Feast for next Durban Fest
Fest21.com launched in Cannes
Documentary pitching forum at Britdoc 06
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Dubai International Film Festival Goes Competitive
Cannes Meeting of Europa Cinemas exhibitors
Israeli comedies add zest to Warsaw Jewish Motifs Fest
Short Film Corner: more films, more participants, more room
Tables rondes & rencontres du Marchéà Cannes
San Sebastian 54th Official Selection presentation
EFP welcomes new member from Romania

AWARDS
Short Film Corner Online Competition lineup
Czechs Were Successful This Year at AniFest
Los Angeles Italian Film Awards set for october

FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
Kirk Douglas to be honored at Santa Barbara
Interview with Alan Berliner (wide awake)
key changes at the Dubai International Film Festival
Ghent gives Lifetime Achievement Award to Agnes Varda
Cannes Meeting of Europa Cinemas exhibitors
The future of cinema


THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
La charte européenne du cinéma en ligne
le réalisateur slovène Blaž Kutin reçoit le prix «Nouveau talent»
Jour de l'Europe au Festival de Cannes
Paris Cinéma se dévoile
Palmarès du premier Festival de Djerba
Un nouveau pole de communication Egyptien
Le Marché du Film 2006 : le cap des 10.000 participants sera franchi
La série Prends ça court décerne ses prix
De l'air pour le Festival du Film Européen de Bruxelles
Djerba TV Festival: Palmarès de la première édition


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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
Rumanian film wins Europa Cinemas Label in Cannes
Cinema attendance trends in Europe
Did Cannes kill The Code?

D-CINEMA NEWS
DigiTraining Plus courses: New Technologies for European Cinemas
Europe: after experimentation Panorama on D CInema status in Europe


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ACTION ON FILM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL July 28-30
The Action On Film Festival offers cash, prizes and distribution to filmmakers from around the world. No other film festival offers filmmakers a better chance to be seen.
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BITFILM FESTIVAL
The Festival is looking for films which use digital technology in a creative and innovative way.
There are seven competition categories (3D Space, FX Mix, Flash, Machinima, Realtime Demos,
Micromovies and Feature Films) with a prize money of 10 000 Euros.
Films can be submitted online under http://www.bitfilm.com/festival until June 1, 2006.
The Internet community will decide on the awards in a worldwide online voting.
Apply online.


REDBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October 13-15, 2006
The sixth Annual Red Bank International Film Festival is currently accepting films for submission into.
Films must be postmarked by May 15th or June 1st for late entry. All genres and formats of film and video
are accepted and awards will be issued. Submission is $25 for short films under 45 minutes and $45 for films over 45 minutes.
Click here for submission forms and details

THE SHORT FILM CORNER IN CANNES May 17 to May 27, 2006
Short Film Corner, the international meeting place for short films during the Festival de Cannes from May 17 to May 27, 2006. The Short Film Corner is a unique event through which you can present your short films in Cannes and meet professionals from all over the world such as buyers, feature film producers, film festival programmers and agents.

ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS 2006
3RD ANNUAL ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS
August 2006 – Hollywood & San Francisco
"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights,
Children's Advocacy, Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation.
Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" -
while raising awareness for social global causes.
Calling for entries now: extended deadline for entries is june 1st .

TAHOE/RENO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (T-RIFF) August 23-27, 2006
Screen your Masterpiece at our International Treasure "Lake Tahoe."
T-RIFF is a 5-day exploration of discovery thru a rare and diverse specturm of films including socially relevent contributions.
Call for Films & Short Scripts: Final Deadline for both: May 31, 2006
Script Competion: $15,000 Value. Winner's script produced into a digital film & screened at the Festival.

FILMSTOCK in the UK is on the hunt once again for soulful shorts, features, and
documentaries. Open to all genres from anywhere in the world.
200+ films from 25+ countries will play alongside curated retrospectives,
themes nights, outdoor movies and late night clandestine screenings.
 
SKIP CITY D-CINEMA FESTIVAL 2006: July 15-23, 2006
SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL 2006 promotes Digital cinema
combining entertainment and digital technology through international competition
screenings and awarding filmmakers and their works. Submissions of features and shorts
digitally shot and produced. Apply online

THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 20-27, 2006
The Palm Beach International Film Festival is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization
supporting film programs in local schools and dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of future filmmakers by helping them fulfill their dreams to one-day work in the
world of film. Proceeds generated each year are donated to schools, in the form of
grants and scholarships, to provide new technologies.

ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
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