Under the patronage of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou World Premieres, Enhanced Awards, and New Programs at the 9th Edition of the beloved festival!
The 9th edition of Beyond Borders - Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival, running from August 25 to September 1, 2024, brings thrilling films and numerous premieres from around the world, enhanced awards to support filmmakers, collaborations, activities, and new programs. Once again, the stunning backdrop of the remote Aegean island of Kastellorizo will host internationally acclaimed creators at one of the country's most unique and beloved film festivals!
The jury of the 24th mBank New Horizons International Film Festival in Wroclaw awarded the Grand Prix and €10,000 prize to Explanation for Everything (Magyarázat mindenre), directed by Gábor Reisz.
Explanation for Everything, dir. Gábor Reisz
A clever treatment to a story exploring polarization in society, starting with present day Hungary yet easily resonating to the world that we all know. This film’s power seemingly comes from the fact that it was made out of true urgency, nonetheless it successfully reminds us that the best way to address complexity is through simplicity, according to the jury comprising Rodrigo Moreno (Grand Prix winner for The Delinquents at the 23rd NH), Anthony Lapia (honorable mention winner for After at the 23rd NH), Jan P. Matuszyński (director of Minghun), Kasia Smutniak (actress, director of Walls) and Ann Oren (author of Piaffe).
Christine Hakim and Hirokazu Kore-eda Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The 7th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) concluded with a spectacular Golden Global Awards ceremony, celebrating exceptional talents in cinema from around the world. The prestigious event, held on July 27, 2024, showcased a diverse range of films and performances, highlighting the festival’s commitment to fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
Best Film: “Every You Every Me”
The festival’s highest honour, Best Film, was awarded to “Every You Every Me,” directed by Michael Fetter Nathansky. This emotionally resonant film also garnered awards for Aenne Schwarz as Best Actress and Michael Fetter Nathansky for Best Screenplay, underscoring its critical and artistic acclaim.
Jury Statement on “Every You Every Me”
“Every You Every Me” boldly confronts the real-life challenges faced by the working class, particularly the struggles associated with monetary deficits. The film skillfully transforms these harsh realities into cinematic excellence through its exploration of multiple personality syndrome. It takes a courageous approach in portraying these complex issues, turning a lived experience into a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences.
Best Director Honors: Alireza Ghasemi and Raha Amirfazli
Alireza Ghasemi and Raha Amirfazli were recognized with the Best Director award for their work on “In the Land of Brothers.” The film was commended for its fearless storytelling of a globally relevant issue, showcasing intricate familial relationships amidst socio-political turmoil.
Acting Honours
KangRen Wu received the Best Actor award for his powerful portrayal in “Abang Adik,” a film that also saw Jack Tan winning Best Supporting Actor for his nuanced performance. You Junfen’s outstanding role in “The Great QQPhuket” earned her the Best Supporting Actress accolade, further highlighting the calibre of performances celebrated at this year’s festival.
Cinematography and Emerging Talents
Tojo Xavier was honoured with the Best Cinematography award for his visually captivating work in “Rapture.” The New Hope Award, presented to emerging talents, was awarded to Betania and Marcelo Botta, recognizing their innovative contributions to filmmaking.
Lifetime Achievement Awards: Christine Hakim and Hirokazu Kore-eda
The ceremony also paid tribute to two iconic figures in cinema, Christine Hakim and Hirokazu Kore-eda, who received Lifetime Achievement Awards. Ibu Christine, revered as the “grande dame of Indonesian cinema,” has had a prolific career spanning over 50 years, marked by numerous accolades and international recognition. On stage, she delivered a heartfelt and sentimental speech, reflecting on her journey over the past five decades. She expressed deep gratitude for the support and opportunities that have shaped her career, and spoke about the evolving landscape of cinema and its role in cultural storytelling.
Kore-eda, a distinguished Japanese filmmaker known for his profound exploration of family and social themes, has left an indelible mark on global cinema with works like the Palme d’Or-winning “Shoplifters.” His acceptance speech resonated with the audience, as he discussed the universal power of cinema to connect people across different cultures and backgrounds.
Jury and Festival Highlights
The jury, led by Suhasini Maniratnam and including esteemed members Zhang Xianmin, Felix Chong, Kong Rithdee, and Zul Ariffin, praised the diverse range of films and the exceptional storytelling exhibited by the participants.
For more information, visit the MIFFest website at www.miffest.com.my. Stay updated by following their social media on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
NEFTI ALL-STARS FILMMAKERS COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 2024 DURBAN FILMMART
COMPETITION WINNER RECEIVING $5,000 GRAND PRIZE:
MOREETSI GABANG FROM BOTSWANA WITH HIS FILM -- HILL OF LOVERS
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER RECEIVING $2,000: MOREETSI GABANG
The NEFTI All-Stars Competition announced its Award winners today after screenings of the filmmakers’ projects at the Southern Sun Maharani Hotel Congella Room during the 2024 Durban FilmMart. Moreetsi Gabang from Bostswana won the $5,000 Grand Prize for his film, HILL OF LOVERS. The Audience Award of $2,000 was also presented to Moreetsi Gabang. NEFTI Competition Founder and Administrator Paul Robinson made the announcement.
NEFTI All Stars is the culmination of all the NEFTI Competitions to date. The winner from each of the previous Competitions vied for the grand prize of $5,000 and $2,000 audience award. The 4 filmmakers represented in the NEFTI All Stars Competition were: Minenhle Luthuli from South Africa with Make A Wish, Nahom Abraham from Eritrea with Bedtime, Moreetsi Gabang from Botswana with Hill Of Lovers, and Cheyi Okoaye from Nigeria with Boxed In. Each of the 4 NEFTI filmmakers were given $3000 to create a completely new film.
New Directors / New Films was presented
from April 3 to April 14, 2024, at Film at Lincoln Center (FLC )and the Museum
of Modern Art (MoMA). Over more than a half century ND / NF introduced new filmmakers
with striking innovative productions reflecting the future of cinema. This year
the program included 25 features and 10 short films with 18 North American and US
premiers and 16 first time New York screenings. As La Frances Hui, Curator of the
MoMA film department and co-chair of the 2024 ND/NF edition observed “This year’s
lineup is a splendid exhibition of adventure, courage, and ambition… that celebrates
joy and love while also reflecting on pain, conflict, and our shared humanity”.
Funding for ND/ NF by Film at Lincoln
Center was provided by national and NY State institutions. Film at MoMA grants
were provided by CHANEL with additional support from Debra and Leon D. Black,
the Triad Foundation, Jo Carol and Ronald S. Lauder, Karen and Gary Winnick as
well as other sources.
Co-Directors of Film Programming Jacqueline Lyanga and Michael Stütz
Tricia Tuttle Appoints Michael Stütz and Jacqueline Lyanga as Co-Directors of Film Programming and Announces Other New Executive Director Positions
Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle has appointed two internationally respected programmers to share responsibilities as Co-Directors of Film Programming. Former US-delegate to the Berlinale, Jacqueline Lyanga, and Panorama section head Michael Stütz will assume these duties in July. This represents an expanded role for Stütz who will continue to head Panorama alongside his new position as Co-Director of Film Programming.
Berlinale Festival Director Tricia Tuttle has appointed the highly regarded and experienced industry professional Tanja Meissner to join her Executive team as the Director of Berlinale Pro*. This reshaped role encompasses the directorship of the European Film Market (EFM) while also taking a strategic lead in developing the Berlinale Pro* consortium, together with the Heads of the Berlinale Co-Production Market, Berlinale Talents and World Cinema Fund, who will report directly to her.
German-French dual citizen Meissner brings over 25 years of experience and profound knowledge of the film industry, across production, distribution and exhibition. As Director of Berlinale Pro*, Meissner will contribute to the overarching strategic goals of the Berlinale as a vital part of Tuttle’s senior team. Tanja Meissner will take office on May 13 and attend the Cannes Film Festival with the team.
TIFF is thrilled to announce its 2024 Discovery programme lineup, in which audiences will uncover hidden cinematic gems from around the globe. The Discovery programme, presented by Air France, premieres debut and sophomore films from emerging filmmakers, showcasing the best of contemporary international cinema.
This year’s robust programme encompasses 24 titles, with 20 World Premieres, representing more than 25 countries, including Argentina, Bangladesh, Colombia, Denmark, Greece, India, Italy, Kosovo, Nigeria, Romania, Somalia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, and Ukraine. From its opening night film Bonjour Tristesse, Durga Chew-Bose’s adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s novel, to other anticipated titles such as Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way, Egil Pedersen’s My Fathers’ Daughter, Laura Carreira’s On Falling, and Pavlo Ostrikov’s U Are The Universe, this year’s Discovery lineup promises a blend of tour-de-force performances and captivating storytelling.
This programme has notably been a launching ground for filmmakers, many of whom have gone on to great acclaim. Discovery alumni include award-winning filmmakers such as Ildikó Enyedi, Alfonso Cuarón, Christopher Nolan, Maren Ade, Yorgos Lanthimos, Barry Jenkins, and Emma Seligman.
The 2024 Discovery selection has been programmed by Dorota Lech, Jason Anderson, Kelly Boutsalis, Diana Cadavid, Robyn Citizen, Nataleah Hunter-Young, June Kim, Jason Ryle, and Norm Wilner.
Watch the video of Dorota Lech, Discovery Lead Programmer, to learn more:
Poussée par les promesses d’une nouvelle vie, Jessica, une Française de 19 ans, part pour la Syrie rejoindre Daech. Arrivée à Raqqa, elle intègre une maison de futures épouses de combattants et se retrouve vite prisonnière de Madame, la charismatique directrice qui tient les lieux d’une main de fer. Inspiré de faits réels.
Créé en 1991 par les compagnies membres de la Motion Picture Association (MPA), association regroupant six studios de production et de distribution de films américains, le Prix d’Ornano-Valenti, attribué par un jury de journalistes anglo-saxons et présidé par Jean-Guillaume d’Ornano, récompense un premier film français, dans le but d’aider à sa reconnaissance, sa promotion et son exportation. Depuis 2009, le Prix est soutenu par le Fonds Culturel Franco-Américain.
Le Prix d’Ornano-Valenti sera officiellement remis lors de la cérémonie du Palmarès du Festival du cinéma américain de Deauville à RABIA de Mareike Engelhardt, qui sortira en salles le 27 novembre 2024.
Le Festival International du Film Insulaire de l’île de Groix est né en 2001, porté par l’enthousiasme et l’énergie d’un petit groupe de groisillon∙ne∙s qui ont rêvé un temps et un espace où la parole d’insulaires du monde entier résonne, soulevant de riches débats. Ainsi est né ce festival qui accueille des réalisateur∙ice∙s et artistes du monde entier pour un large public, de plus en plus nombreux.
Si le cinéma est le principal vecteur de la parole insulaire au FIFIG, la musique et les arts sous toutes leurs formes y ont également leur place.
Pendant quatre jours et nuits intenses, festivalier.ières, bénévoles, réalisateur·ice·s, artistes et invité∙e∙s se côtoient, échangent et partagent leurs émotions à la sortie d’un film, après un débat passionné ou une exposition, devant un concert ou autour d’un verre.
Au-delà de ce moment d’août que nous allons partager, l’association s’ancre tout au long de l’année dans une dynamique associative locale et à travers différents projets, pour garantir l’accès à la culture au plus grand nombre.
Cet été, le FIFIG se déroule dans l’emblématique site de Port Lay !
Aujourd’hui, ce sont 9 membres du Conseil d’administration et 140 adhérent∙e∙s qui font vivre l’association et sont rejoint∙e∙s pendant le festival par plus de 150 bénévoles pour que le FIFIG vous accueille dignement ! N’hésitez pas à nous soutenir en adhérant !
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by singular creative visionary Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, with Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe, is the Opening Film, Out of Competition, of the 81st Venice International Film Festival within La Biennale di Venezia, directed by Alberto Barbera (28 August > 7 September 2024).
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will have its world premiere on Wednesday August 28th, in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema (Lido di Venezia), on the opening night of the 81st Venice Film Festival. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, will be released only in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2024 in North America, and internationally beginning 4 September 2024. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Le Pays Basque, terre de mystères et de légendes, fascine par sa beauté sauvage et sa culture millénaire. A cheval entre la France et l’Espagne, cette région est un creuset de traditions et de récits qui continuent d’inspirer artistes et conteurs, et d’attirer des milliers de touristes chaque année.
C’est dans cette veine que s’inscrit le long métrage Irati, réalisé par Paul Urkijo Alijo et coproduit et distribué par La Fidèle Production. Ce film propose une aventure épique mêlant histoire et légendes basques. Primé au Festival de Sitges en 2022, Irati débarque en France cette semaine, la promesse d’une plongée fascinante dans la mythologie basque cet été.
FINAL CUT IN VENICE 2024 THE 7 SELECTED WORK-IN-PROGRESS FILMS
La Biennale di Venezia is pleased to announce that the seven work-in-progress films of the 12th edition of Final Cut in Venice have been selected. Final Cut in Venice is the industry program that has been providing since 2013 concrete support in the completion of films from all African countries and from five countries of the Middle East: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. Final Cut in Venice is one of the projects launched by the Venice Production Bridge of the 81. Venice International Film Festival (August 28- September 7, 2024), directed by Alberto Barbera and organised by La Biennale di Venezia. The program offers the opportunity to present films still in production phase to international film professionals, in order to facilitate post-production and film market access.
The line-up has been finalised for the Orizzonti Short Films International Competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival (28 August - 7 September 2024) of La Biennale di Venezia, directed by Alberto Barbera. The selection presents the world premiere screenings of 13 short films, competing for the Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film, assigned by the Jury of the Orizzonti section.
Below is the complete line-up of the 13 Orizzonti Short Films whose production involves 16 different countries around the world:
RIDM and Forum RIDM unveil the new visual identity of their upcoming 2024 editionThe Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) and Forum RIDM are proud to unveil a visual identity that’s as vibrant as ever for their 2024 edition, to be held this November.
For a third year running, graphic designer Juliette Moal was chosen to design the festival’s visual identity. Building on her work from the previous two editions, Juliette has succeeded in creating a colourful, immersive universe. The notion of movement woven into the very creation of this new identity reveals an undulating environment, imbuing the visuals with a 3D effect. The luminous, contrasting hues, characteristic of RIDM's two most recent editions and firmly anchored in festivalgoers' imaginations, reflect the bold choice of films and the diversity of themes explored in the festival's documentary programming.
Présentée à des milliers de fans enthousiastes lors du Comic-Con de San Diego, la bande-annonce montre des images inédites des légendaires Anneaux, des créatures magiques, des batailles à venir et l'influence maléfique grandissante du Seigneur Sauron sur la Terre du Milieu.
La nouvelle saison très attendue des Anneaux de Pouvoir débutera sur Prime Video le 29 août.
Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Film Festival announced the film lineup for its 13th edition, taking place August 7-11. GFF will kick things off with Marco Ricci’s Lucha: A Wrestling Tale on Opening Night, a two-film retrospective of New York City-based Spanish filmmaker Alex Lora’s The Masterpiece and Unicorns as its Centerpiece presentation, and a documentary double feature including the US Premiere of Kelly Moneymaker’s Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life and festival favorite Miwene, directed by Keith Heyward, Jennifer Berglund, Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga, and Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua for Closing Night.
The 13th Greenpoint Film Festival becomes the Brooklyn home to International heavy-hitters and Academy Award®-qualified films (August 7-11)
Marco Ricci’s Lucha: A Wrestling Tale is the Opening Night selection
Centerpiece will feature a retrospective on award-winning Spanish filmmaker Alex Lora featuring his 2024 Sundance Grand Jury winner The Masterpiece, and Unicorns
GFF will present a documentary double feature on Closing Night with the US Premiere of Kelly Moneymaker’s Drum Song: The Rhythm of Life and festival favorite Miwene
The 8th Annual Festival of Cinema NYC announces film lineup
August 2-11
Ivy Vale’s Out of My Comfort Zone opens the film festival, and Delfine Paolini’s A Wonderful Way with Dragons makes its World Premiere as the Closing Night selection
More World Premieres include Laura Angiulli’s I Know You, Harrison Dillingham’s Mortimer, and Charles Caracciolo’s The Old Ballgame: The QBH Story. North American premieres include Andrey Getov’s Bo Nan Za, Francois Manceaux’s Encontro, Penny Zhou’s Hollywood Takeover: China's Control in the Film Industry, Roman Balmakov’s No Farmers No Food: Will You Eat the Bugs?, Holger Borggrefe’s Once And For Real, and Jordi Torrent’s Third Week.
Out of My Comfort Zone, A Wonderful Way With Dragons
The 16th annual Hola México Film Festival presented by the “2025 Toyota Camry” September 20-27th during Hispanic Heritage Month
The largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, Hola México Film Festival presented by the “2025 Toyota Camry,” returns for its 16th annual edition on September 20 – 27, 2024, during Hispanic Heritage Month.
In its 16th year, the festival continues pushing the boundaries of Mexican cinema. The festival presents new filmmakers, established names, and recognized actors exploring new creative territories. This edition also marks a significant return to the horror genre. The festival ensures a diverse selection of films for all tastes, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and horror.
AFM 2024 is nearly four months away, but Registrations are surging for its first Las Vegas event taking place November 5-10 at the Palms Casino Resort, with early sign-ups far surpassing previous years.
Currently, sales and production companies, along with international trade organizations, national umbrella stands and film commissions from 25 countries, have secured exhibit spaces in The Palms, AFM’s designated hub, with more confirming each day.
Here are just some of the participants already confirmed for AFM this year:
Opening night to the 2024 Festival of Cinema NYC is next Friday August 2
Be sure to purchase tickets to what is sure to be the most exciting 10-day event in Forest Hills this summer!
This year's film festival features over 110 screenings of feature films and short films by emerging filmmakers from all over the world, including local filmmakers from Forest Hills. Movies of all genres from Documentary to Drama and from Comedy to Horror, will be screened daily at the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills, Queens. Attendees can engage with filmmakers in audience Q&A's following every screening.
The 2024 Festival of Cinema NYC also offers visitors the opportunity to attend nearly a dozen workshops, seminars, and special guest presentations.
This year's presentations include a 2-day event with the Make A Film Foundation. Panels will include an intimate conversation with the 2024 Jury, and a seminar with alumni from Sundance and Cannes on film festival strategies. The Forest Hills library will once again be hosting staged readings from our Top 10 Un-Produced Script competition and a special workshop presented by FoHi Improv!
To see our entire event schedule and to purchase tickets click the link below
The summer open air satellite festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival has revealed it's full schedule. In total, 12 films will be screening at Tartu Town-Hall square while Tartu Elektriteater cinema will be hosting documentary and family sections.
From 5 to 10 August, Tartu Town Hall Square will be transformed into a giant ticket-free cinema hall for the 19th year in a row. NB! All Tartuff screenings are free of charge!
The director of the Tartuff festival is Johan Kudu, and the programme director is Edvinas Pukšta, a renowned programmer and curator of the Baltic Film Competition at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. CLICK HERE to see programme highlights 2024!
Lunenburg Doc Fest is now accepting applications from underrepresented Nova Scotian filmmakers for The Launch 2024: Documentary Pitch Contest, now in its third year.
Five selected filmmakers will pitch their documentary ideas live at the 11th Lunenburg Doc Fest (Sept. 18-22, 2024). In addition to two professional pitch workshops before the contest, the five finalists will receive a full-access pass to Lunenburg Doc Fest 2024. This complimentary pass includes access to the Dock Market conference, where the finalists will receive further professional development and opportunities for one-to-one meetings with peers, industry stakeholders, and guest decision-makers.
The Launch offers underrepresented Nova Scotian media artists the chance to win one of three prize packages to create a short documentary over the next year. Over $10,000 in cash and in-kind filmmaking services will be awarded: first place receives $3,000 plus services, second place receives $2,000 plus services, and third place receives $1,000 plus services.
We're excited to announce our theme for Summer Scream is Winona Forever in celebration of the iconic actress Winona Ryder.
Join us on August 22nd from 6-11pm as we immerse ourselves into the cinematic world of Winona Ryder! We'll have everything from one-of-a-kind Winona Ryder cosplay, Winona art, and Winona Ryder trivia and games, to a Winona-themed scavenger hunt with Winona-themed prizes. Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling returns this year and even they are getting in on the act.
Get your tickets now and we'll see you August 22nd in your full Winona!
Burt Lancaster et Deborah Kerr dans Tant qu'il y aura des hommes (From Here to Eternity, 1952)
Attendre octobre sera difficile, mais ça vaudra le coup ! C'est une tradition inscrite dans l'ADN du festival : chaque édition rend une visite à la filmographie d'un grand auteur américain, mettant en lumière sa place dans l'histoire, sa modernité ou son statut de pionnier. Après avoir exploré les carrières de Joan Micklin Silver, Sidney Lumet, Sydney Pollack ou Robert Altman lors des dernières éditions, place à un géant, dont la carrière s'étend du cinéma muet jusqu'aux prémices du Nouvel Hollywood : Fred Zinnemann.
Son nom est peu connu et pourtant. Lauréat de 6 Oscars, il a offert leur premier rôle à l’écran à Montgomery Clift, Marlon Brando ou Meryl Streep !
Né dans la bourgeoisie viennoise du début du siècle, Fred Zinnemann fait ses premières armes comme assistant caméraman dans l’Allemagne des années 1930 et participe au film Les Hommes le dimanche (1930) aux côtés de Robert Siodmack, Edgar G. Ulmer et Billy Wilder.
The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival will kick off with David Gordon Green’s Nutcrackers starring Ben Stiller on September 5, and close with Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut The Deb on September 15, both making their World Premiere at Roy Thomson Hall as part of the Gala programme, sponsored by Dyson.
“This year’s Festival is shaping up to be a star-studded event with highly anticipated films that reflect the world around us with humour and empathy, like our Opening and Closing Night selections, Nutcrackers and The Deb,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “TIFF aims to showcase both returning and first-time directors to the Festival on a big stage, and we are excited for fans to experience these two films — and the many diverse works premiering in between.”
David Gordon Green’s Nutcrackers follows strait-laced and work-obsessed Mike (Ben Stiller) as he is suddenly thrust into being a caregiver for his rambunctious, orphaned nephews. Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb, is an original musical comedy about two teenage cousins who dig deep to find self-acceptance and a date to the Debutante Ball in a small country town in Australia.
We are excited to share the highlights from the first Ex Oriente Series 2024 session, which took place at the end of June during the Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, France. From June 23 to 25, directors and producers of five selected documentary series engaged in enriching sessions, workshops, and individual consultations with renowned experts such as leading tutor Ruth Reid, Chris Westendorp, Catherine Chevassu, Malin Hüber, Nicolas Deschamps, and Samuel Joyce. The event provided a fantastic platform for learning and networking, making it a memorable experience for all participants.
Tune in to the Latest True Story Podcast Episode
Behind the Scenes: The Rise and Craft of Modern Docuseries with Justin Webster and Stefano Strocchi
Recorded during the East Doc Platform 2024, this episode explores the origins, rise, and narrative techniques that have shaped the booming docuseries genre.Tune in for an insightful discussion on storytelling, character development, and the future of documentary filmmaking.
Après sa première mondiale au Festival de Cannes en mai dernier, la nouvelle comédie d’Emmanuel Courcol, EN FANFARE, sera projetée en ouverture du 39e Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur - FIFF (Belgique) le vendredi 27 septembre prochain, en présence de l’équipe du film.
Et pour marquer le retour tant attendu du Chapiteau du FIFF, une fanfare namuroise accompagnera les spectateurs à l’issue des projections au Caméo et au Delta vers le chapiteau public, place d’Armes à Namur, pour une grande soirée festive ouverte à tous !
The Rock Horror Film Festival 2024 happens from September 19th to October 02nd at the Cinesystem Botafogo
The Rock Horror Film Festival is back to shake your bones and raise your every hair with an exciting selection of 50 films from 17 countries in six breathtaking categories: Sinister Features, Bizarre Featurettes, Strange Docs, Macabre Shorts, Haunted Brazil and Pills of Fear. This year, our selection of fantastic films will be shown in the heart of the wonderful city at the Cinesystem Botafogo.
An Elephant in the Lagoon is the image of the official
poster
by Lorenzo Mattotti, also creative designer of the
opening sequence,
for the 81st Venice International Film Festival
Italian illustrator and artist Lorenzo Mattotti is, for the
seventh consecutive year, the crea-tive designer of the image for the official
poster, which depicts an Elephant in the La-goon, and for the sixth
year, of the opening sequence for the Venice International Film Festival
of La Biennale di Venezia, this year in its 81st edition (August 28 – 7
September, 2024).
Lorenzo
Mattotti writes: “What is an elephant doing in the Lagoon? It
is certainly an unu-sual, unexpected image, but it takes us back in memory to
when, many years ago, an ele-phant arrived in Venice and wandered around the
narrow Venetian streets during a fa-mous Biennale Carnival in 1981...
This
Elephant now crosses the Lagoon and travels the paths of Fantasy, Mystery and
Mag-ic that are discovered in Cinema. He himself is a Memory and also the
History of Cinema: a party, a parade, a show!
And this
specially-coloured Elephant also reminds us of the Exotic, the Faraway, the
East, a look towards other civilisations, other cultures...
At the
Venice Mostra other worlds, other languages, other fantasies have always met,
and have been arriving in the Lagoon for 92 years. An Elephant that goes
towards the East, but which has the ability to welcome everyone."
Lorenzo
Mattotti lives and works in Paris. He began his career in the
late 1970s as a comic artist and in the early 1980s founded the Valvoline group
with other illustrators. In 1984 he created Fuochi, which was greeted as
an event in the world of comic art, and won im-portant international awards. In
cinema, he collaborated in 2004 on Eros by Wong Kar-Wai,
Soderbergh and Antonioni, and was responsible for the presentation segments of
each episode. He was a creative consultant for Pinocchio by Enzo
D'Alò. In Incidenti, Si-gnor Spartaco, Doctor Nefasto, L'uomo
alla finestra and many more books, all the way to Stigmate published
in Italy by Einaudi, Mattotti's work has evolved following an extremely
consistent line. Today his books have been translated around the world. He
publishes in newspapers and magazines such as The New Yorker, Le Monde, Das
Magazin, Suddeutsche Zeitung, Le Nouvel Observateur, Corriere della Sera and
Repubblica. He has illustrated many books for children including Pinocchio
and Eugenio, which won the Grand Prix in Bratislava in 1993. He has held
many solo exhibitions including an anthological exhibition at the Palazzo delle
Esposizioni in Rome, at the Frans Hals museum in Haarlem and at the Musei di
Porta Romana. He creates posters, covers, advertising campaigns and is the
author of the Cannes 2000 poster and the posters for the Estate Romana
festival.
In May 2019, he presented to great acclaim in the Un certain regard
section of the Cannes Film Festival, his first animated feature-length film as
author and director, entitled La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia
(The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily) inspired by the fable by Dino
Buzzati. From September 2023 to January 2024, the Lorenzo Mattotti. Stories,
rhythms, movements exhibition was held in Brescia, at the Santa Giulia
Museum. Currently, original drawings by the artist are on display at the major
exhibition on the masters of comics at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, entitled La
BD à tous les étages.
The two opening films of the Orizzonti and Orizzonti Extra competition sections have now been finalised for the 81st Venice International Film Festival (28 August - 7 September 2024) of La Biennale di Venezia, directed by Alberto Barbera.
Nonostante, by and with Valerio Mastandrea, will be the opening film of the Orizzonti competition section on Wednesday August 28th in Sala Darsena.
September, 5 by Tim Fehlbaum, will be the opening film of the Orizzonti Extra competition section on Thursday August 29th in Sala Giardino.
L'AFTERMOVIE DE LA 35e ÉDITION THE 35th EDITION AFTERMOVIE
Nous sommes heureux⋅e⋅s de vous présenter l'aftermovie de la 35e édition du FIDMarseille. Toute l’équipe vous remercie pour votre participation ! Merci à toustes les cinéastes et leurs équipes : pour leurs films, pour leur présence, pour leurs mots. Un grand merci à nos invité·e·s, Ingrid Caven, Joana Pimenta, Adirley Queirós, Agathe Bonitzer, qui nous ont honoré·e·s de leur présence et ont enchanté le festival. Et merci à toustes celleux qui sont venu·e·s profiter de ces moments de cinéma, de rencontres, de découvertes !
The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is set to dazzle audiences with this year’s lineup of 63 films from the Gala, sponsored by Dyson, and Special Presentations programmes. In addition to films from directors Jacques Audiard, Edward Berger, Gia Coppola, Mike Leigh, Morgan Neville, Walter Salles, Athina Rachel Tsangari, and Jia Zhang-Ke to name a few, this year’s films are also bringing many of the world’s most beloved stars to the TIFF red carpet, including Amy Adams, Riz Ahmed, Cate Blanchett, Andrea Bocelli, Will Ferrell, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Vikander, Pharrell Williams, and Robbie Williams amongst many others over the 11 days of the Festival.
I hope you’re having a great summer. With the 2025 Sundance Film Festival six months away, I’m writing today to share plans for our yearly gathering!
Our programming team is already watching and discussing films for the 2025 Festival, which is set for January 23–February 2 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with online screenings during the second half of the Festival. You can expect a program size similar to last year, with 90-plus feature films and 50-plus shorts across all of our program sections. If you’ll be submitting a film for consideration, please keep an eye on our upcoming deadlines in August and September.
Let’s dive into what we are planning. Read on for all the details.
Outsider Pictures presents Award-winning Latin & Spanish Film Roadshow, a unique showcase of award-winning Latin and Spanish films that can be viewed either individually or as a 1-week long mini-festival of sorts – of five award-wining films screened at Cannes, San Sebastian, Berlin, Karlovy Vary with 50+ International festival awards between them.
The films will screen individually in rotation each day of the week, and can be seen separately or by purchasing a $40 pass to attend all films.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Latin cinema and a week-long celebration of captivating stories and unforgettable experiences!
This unique collection opens exclusively at the Cinema Village in New York on July 19, and the Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles on July 26, with more cities to follow.
Since 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood, has been offering visitors, with the back lot tour, an amazing magical glimpse at what is going on in the studios and how movies are made. Since the 60’s over 200 million visitors were able to fall under the spell of Universal Studios and be part of the dreamlike journey through the making of so many iconic movies. This year, the public will have a chance to step off the tram and to visit the set of the ‘Psycho’ legendary Bates Motels with a very “close” encounter with Norman Bates. You will then, be able to take a picture with the shark from Jaws as well as with some muscle cars from ‘Fast and Furious’ and even have a cool selfie with King Kong! This truly adds a fun twist to the regular back lot tour that includes the amazing 3D experience of ‘King Kong’ and of ‘Fast and Furious’.
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On 11 July 2024, the European Film Academy and Film Academies of 20 countries have gathered in Luxembourg founding the Federation of Film Academies Europe (FACE), a pan-European film body, officially registered in Luxembourg.
The Federation emerged from a desire to formalize the relationships between these academies, which have been collaborating since 2006 through the Film Academy Network Europe, organised by the European Film Academy. Members of this network, all of whom are bodies presenting their respective national or regional film awards and the European Film Awards – have been meeting regularly in order to share insights and developments, and to develop ideas for joint activities to promote European cinema, join efforts to integrate diversity, inclusion and sustainability into their work, and to strengthen collaboration on film education and audience development within Europe.
PICTURED: The founding members of the Federation of Film Academies Europe (FACE) in Luxembourg.
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