FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  N° 224:  April 6 -12 , 2005
 
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PREPARE FOR CANNES MARKET
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set to offer new digital avenues for short filmmakers.
The Short Film Corner will inaugurate the Short Film Digital Avenue May 11 to 22.
 

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NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
 
* Beverly Hills Fest at a glance, opening April 13
* Sport Movies & TV 2005 awards new online initiative
* fmx/05 - The Program is set
* The Festival of Italian Film to open with 13 at a table
* Almeria en corto showed 556 films from 39 countries
* Danny Boyle’s ‘Millions’ to open Raindance East
* 6th Festival of German Cinema in Rome
* Istanbul festival fortnight has opened
* MIP events line up
* The Commonwealth Film Festival line-up
* New directors, new films: a global view
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
 
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AWARDS
 
* Head in the clouds MIFF winner
* Critically acclaimed: Fipresci prizes
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml
 
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
 
PALM SPRINGS INT'L FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS & FILM MARKET September 20-26, 2005
Eleventh Annual ShortsFest presenting over 300 shorts on three screens with Film Market facilities
featuring over 2000 shorts. 20 awards in 10 categories with $30,000.00 in cash prizes, film stock and
production services. AMPAS Recognized Festival. Call for entry, application form and info:
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/palm_springs.shtml
 

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FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
 
* The Beverly Hills Festivals seminars: Indie Film Financing...
* Angelopoulos and Demopoulos dismisssed from Thessaloniki
* A workshop with musician and composer Robert Marcel Lepage
* Cécile de France lovely Master of Cannes ceremony
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
 
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NEWS FROM CANNES
 
The Short Film Corner is a new market entirely dedicated to short films.
An overall panorama of short films today : In 2004, the Short Film Corner
presented some 450 films, representing over 100 hours of programs,
from 40 different countries. Films were viewed more than 5 000 times by buyers
and film selectors from all over the world. More than one hundred films
were screened as world premieres.
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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
 
* Talents Cannes: la 13ème édition
* Le nouveau festival de Paris s'ouvre à l'Ile de France
* Le Mipdoc passe au digital pour ses projections
* Ca se passe à l'Eicar, un festival dans le festival
* Musique et documentaire: atelier avec le compositeur Robert Marcel Lepage
* Le palmarès des rencontres cinématographiques sud-américaines
 
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
 
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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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D-CINEMA NEWS
 
* Mipdoc e-screenings go digital (server technology)
* Film on Mobile time is ripe: Milia and Cannes Market new focus
* The ADMC Digital Media Initiative
* Digital Projection impressive roll out plans in the UK
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
 
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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
 
* Murderball Will Roll You Over With Adrenaline
* RIPFest : 16 days event to create 10 minutes films
* Kung Fu Hustle wins 6 awards in Hong Kong
* Masters Of Indian Cinema featured in LA
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml
 
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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) INDIEFEST FILM FESTIVAL JULY 30th - AUGUST 8th 2005
Indiefest, Film Festival & Market, is pleased to announce their 2005 call for entries.
Chicago Indiefest celebrates the “vision without compromise” attitude and spirit of
the independent filmmaker.  Incorporating a film festival, a well-known screenwriting contest,
a film and script market, and a ten-day party, Indiefest brings the world’s film community to
the beautiful city of Chicago. Application forms and information.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/indiefest.shtml
 
2) NEW YORK CITY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL (NYCHFF) October 18 - 23, 2005
Once again, The USA's premiere horror film festival will be held at the prestigious Tribeca
Film Center in lower Manhattan. With special screenings, parties, celebrity guests
and each year's prestigious lifetime achievement award, this is the genre festival not to be missed.
Calling for entries : Early Deadline September 1st.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/nyhorror.shtml
 
3) RED BANK FILM FESTIVAL October 14-16, 2005
Red Bank  The Jersey Shore town that local filmmaker Kevin Smith made famous
is set to host the 5th Annual Red Bank International film Festival.  With one of its main sites
being the historic Count Basie Theatre - a venue with over 1,000 seats,
the festival is a thrilling showcase for any film.
Calling for entries: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/redbank.shtml
 
4) CineVegas Film Festival is accepting entries for independent films, shorts, and documentaries until April 8.
Celebrating 100 years of Vegas and 100 years of film, the festival will be held June 10-18
at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.  World premiere films, high-profile tributes,
and Vegas nightlife will all be part of the excitement. 
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/cinevegas.shtml
 
5) SPORT MOVIES & TV FILM FESTIVAL  Milan October 27 - November 1, 2005
Now accepting submissions of sports-related videos, commercials & films.
Final deadline is July 1, 2005. Festival includes six Sections: 1. Olympic
Spirit; 2. Documentary; 3. Sport & Society; 4. TV Sport Show; 5. Movies
(shorts and long features); 6. Sport & Advertising.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/sportmovies.shtml
 
6) LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL October 2005 - March 2006
Calling for entries April 30: LUNAFEST is a national festival of films by, for and about women
A wide array of topics including women's health, cultural diversity, body image, sexuality,
and spirituality. Shorts, students shorts, documentaries, features, fiction, or narrative
 Format for entries is VHS or DVD. entry form:
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/lunafest.shtml
 
7) JACKSON HOLE FILM FESTIVAL June 8 - 12, 2005
Truly indie showcase, Jackson Hole Film Festival, nestled next to
Grand Teton Mountains in beautiful Wyoming now accepting films for
April 15, deadline. Cash prizes to top shorts & features. Download Entry form at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/jackson_hole.shtml
 
8) FORT MYERS BEACH FILM FESTIVAL April 21 - 24, 2005
Accepting independent films, shorts, animated & student films for Fort Myers Beach
Film Festival April 21 - 24, 2005. Theater audiences polled throughout festival & winning
filmmaker gets a $1,000 check. Film buffs see quality films & fun-filled schedule includes
filmmaker panels, student workshops, elegant celebrity gala. Submit before March 15 at:
 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/fort_myers.shtml
 
9) TAHOE/RENO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (T-RIFF) August 24-28, 2005
Call for Films & Short Scripts Deadlines for both: May 30, 2005
Script Competion: Winner's script produced & screened at the Festival. $10,000 Value.
T-RIFF is a 5 day exploration of discovery thru socially relevent & spirited film contributions.
Enjoy the new $6.7 million Hospitality Center for socializing & meetings. Premier venue:
Sand Harbor, a "starlit amphitheater," one of American's most prestigious outdoor locations.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/january/tahoe.shtml
 
10) BOULDER ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL  April 23 - 25, 2004
Films that span the range of human endeavor from ocean to mountain to urban perspectives
and the abounding energy that makes up the human spirit. Boulder Adventure Film Festival
is an international festival created in order to share, collaborate and inspire.
We believe in the power of the story, especially the narrative of adventure and awakening,
to change and challenge the world we live in. 
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/boulder.shtml   
 
11) ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION August 15-31, 2005
Call for entries Opening January 15, 2005
Categories: Fiction - Documentary - Animation
Prizes: $35,000 Cash & Hollywood Career Access & Sponsor Awards Over 100+ Prizes
More than any festival or contest in the world including opening film industry
career doors to the winning filmmakers.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/actioncut.shtml
 
12)  NEW YORK FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF)
returns to Miami for 3 days of screenings, premieres, performances, panels and parties.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml
 
13) 4th BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL  April 13-17, 2005
Beverly Hills Film Festival April 13-17, 2005 coming SOON
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/july/beverly_hills2004.shtml
 
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Maximize film entries. Email our COO Bruno Chatelin bruno@filmfestivals.com
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