FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 227: May 1 - 7, 2005
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______________________________________________________________ CANNES MARKET - SHORT FILM MARKET EXCLUSIVE
LAST MINUTE ADVERTISING Options are available with The Buyers Lounge, the Cannes Market Web Café and the Short Film Digital Avenue.
FilmFestivals is a proud partner of Cannes Market set to offer new digital avenues for short filmmakers. The Short Film Corner will inaugurate the Short Film Digital Avenue May 11 to 22.
Do not miss the panel May 14 at 5pm in the Palais: 14.01 8 NEW AVENUES TO MONETIZE AND PROMOTE SHORT FILM register: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml
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_____________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Awards * Vilnius International Film Festival Kino pavasaris figures * Sydney Fest launches new Urban Cinefile Audience Awards * San Francisco Festival Plethora of Events and Artists. * The European connection in Buenos Aires * American Indies tango in Buenos Aires * Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles awards * Miami G&L day 3 buzz report * Cannes selection commented by Thierry Fremeaux http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
______________________________________________________________ AWARDS
* Tribeca Film Festival Awards go to chinese "Stolen Life" * Cine Las Americas International Film Festival awards * Illusion the Inspiration Film Festival winner * Europeans win big at Buenos Aires * Bafici awards are announced in Buenos Aires * USA Fest announces winners * ViewFinders: Fest for Youth Announces Award Winners * Malibu International Film Festival awards * The Aryan Couple swept Beverly Hills Fest and Palm Beach awards http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml _____________________________________________________________ MONETIZE YOUR DIGITAL RIGHTS
Filmfestivals Enterainment Group acquires digital rights 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... Meet us in Cannes at the Short Film Digital Avenue 14.01 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfda.shtml OR email bruno@filmfestivals.com
___________________________________________________________ FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Peacock Wins Audience Award at Far East Film Festival * Cannes 2005: 30 jury members: * Udine Far East Fest Confirms its Cross Border Brilliance * Interview with Fernando Pena, BAFICI director * Far East Film Festival, Udine Italy * The Cannes Festival By Veronique Cayla * Travelling by Emir Kusturica Cannes jury president * "Travelingue" by Gilles Jacob, on Cannes 2005 http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
_____________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
CANNES filmed coverage for TV will be available from the Filmfestivals.com booth 5.11 inside the Palais. Shooting HD, DVCam and Beta NTSC Dubbing & Transfer from any source to any source inside the palais Just ask bruno@filmfestivals.com
___________________________________________________________ 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. Promote your film http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/sfc.shtml
__________________________________________________________ LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS?
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_____________________________________________________________ THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones
* Vues d'Afriques donne ses prix * Regards sur le cinéma du Sud * Le Festival très court va très loin... * Montreal: le FFM dénonce le scandale des commandites * Projection, 37 ans après sa sélection, du film d'Otar Iosseliani à la Semaine de la Critique 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 * Mipdoc e-screenings go digital (server technology) * Film on Mobile time is ripe: Milia and Cannes Market new focus * The ADMC Digital Media Initiative http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________ FILM FROM FEST FOCUS
* Cross-border cooperation: Producers on the move (go to Cannes) * The Global Political Challenge on HIV/AIDS seminar * Tribeca debuts a shorts online competition 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) ORINDA FILM FESTIVAL: September 22-25, 2005 Call for entries deadline: May 31, 2005 The Orinda Film Festival supports films from around the world that inspire, educate, challenge, and provoke audiences to explore other viewpoints and forms of expression. It offers a wide range of categories, including narrative features and shorts, documentaries, animation, experimental films, and music videos. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/april/orinda.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) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) NEW YORK FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL New York April 28th - May 5th, 2005 The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) returns to New Yorki for a week of screenings, premieres, performances, panels and parties. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml
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