FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 225: April 16 - 22 , 2005
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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.
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_____________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS
* Beverly Hills Festival Opening with House of D * Beverly Hills Fest at a glance, program * Montreal war of the fests: Atlantic Fest date challenged * Montreal International Hip Hop Film Festival * Montreal FFM claims sponsorship distribution scandal * Next Latin American Film Festival in Utrecht * Portland Documentary and eXperimental Film Festival * International Wildlife Film Festival higlights * Atlantic Fest in conflict with new Montreal Fest calls on media * Thank Doc It's Friday!, inaugural Hot Doc panels * Tribeca underground fest * Cine Las Americas conferences program * Buenos Aires BAFICI celebrates independent film * The first Talent Campus in Latin America * Opportunity in Dylan Rushs The Ice Cream Man * New York Independent returns to Manhattan * Boston independent line up * WorldFest-Houston to screen 150 true independent films * Artivist Festival opens with Truddel * High concept/low budget : there is a festival around that! http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml
______________________________________________________________ AWARDS
* Fasttrack winners announced in Cherbourg edition * The Full Frame Documentary awards * Head in the clouds MIFF winner
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___________________________________________________________ FEST PLAYERS FOCUS
* Bill Clinton attending MIPTV on HIV AIDS program * The Beverly Hills Festivals seminars: Indie Film Financing... * Pope Joannes Paulus II talks to sport * Interview with Todd Solondz: Solondzian Cruelty: No Such Thing http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml
___________________________________________________________ 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 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
* 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 * Palmarès frappé, farpait à Cognac * Les manchots et l aventure de leur longue marche récompensés à Paris * Mipdoc 22 000: visionnages digitaux * Cognac frappe fort cette année * le palmarès du 5ème Festival "Provence, Terre de Cinéma", * Palmarès des Toiles Filantes 2005 * De lEncre à lÉcran une bien belle page à Tours * La 13 ème édition de Talents Cannes * 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 http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml 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 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 http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml
______________________________________________________________ FILM FROM FEST FOCUS * Miami G&L opens with The Dying Gaul * Saraband releases in the states 2 years after swedIsh TV premiere * Murderball Will Roll You Over With Adrenaline http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml 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 http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml
______________________________________________________________ CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS Filmmakers don't miss these ones!
1) 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 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/march/palm_springs.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/january/tahoe.shtml
10) 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 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/actioncut.shtml
11) 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 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml
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