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Jeonju lines up eight-film competition of Korean independent films
The 11th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), which this year runs from April 29 to May 7, has announced its Korean feature film competition line-up of eight independent films, including She Came From, directed by Kim Sung-ho (Into The Mirror).The surrealistic story is about a film director in Busan who ...
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NewsHot Docs world premieres include Tenhaven's Autumn Gold
North American premieres include David Wants To Fly, Feathered Cocaine and The Oath.
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NewsLondon's East End Film Festival to open with Bronco Bullfrog
In its ninth year, the festival will screen more than 200 films at 30 venues.
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China launches official English language film website
The Chinese government has announced that it will launch an official English-language website www.chinesefilms.cn to provide information on Chinese-language films and the Chinese film industry.The website is co-established by the Film Bureau under State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and Chinese Radio International (CRI), a state-owned radio broadcast ...
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NewsOvashvili's The Other Bank takes top Fribourg prize
Other winners included Tehroun, Norteado and Border.
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Venice revamps Horizons awards, now including short films
The Venice Film Festival has announced an update to prizes for the competitive Orizzonti (Horizons) section.
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NewsCannes Atelier participants to include Jaime Rosales, Edwin
Sixth edition of workshop will host 15 projects from 15 countries.
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NewsSex 2, Green Zone among 12 US films confirmed for Chinese release
China Film Group, China’s only film importer, confirmed that it will import 12 US films as the initial batch of the 20 revenue-sharing films for 2010.Among the films are Warner Bros’ Sex And The City 2 which is the first time the characters have been officially introduced to the country; ...
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NewsTIFF names Jesse Wente as head of films at Bell Lightbox
The Toronto International Film Festival selects culture critic to head scheduling at its new headquaters.
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NewsMao’s Last Dancer to open Singapore film festival
This year’s Singapore International Film Festival (April 15-24) will open with Mao’s Last Dancer, directed by Bruce Beresford.
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NewsProtagonist scares up US deal for SXSW hit Monsters
Gareth Edwards’ debut feature Monsters set to receive US release through Magnet Releasing.
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NewsSony's Lynton kicks off ShoWest
The film exhibition industry’s biggest convention kicks off in Las Vegas in an uncertain mood despite a strong year of 3D successes.
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NewsBollywood acting dynasty turns out for London's Asian film festival
Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are amongst the Bollywood stars attending the 12th annual Asian film festival, which opens tonight (5th)
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NewsHis & Hers picks up audience award at Dublin Film Festival
Ken Wardop’s documentary His & Hers wins top prize at Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
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NewsCrying With Laughter to have US premiere at SXSW
Scottish BAFTA winner Crying With Laughter will receive its US premiere at the SXSW festival (March 12-21) in the festival favourites section.
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Cannes Tips 2010
Titles mentioned are in post-production and should be completed by Cannes; of course some will not be ready in time but the list is an indication of the likeliest titles up for selection
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NewsTokyo enlists Thomas, Umehara
The Tokyo International Film Festival has enlisted celebrated producer Jeremy Thomas and seasoned Japanese buyer Ken Umehara to the film selection panel for its 23rd annual event which takes place Oct 23-31.
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NewsBibliothèque Pascal takes top honors at 41st Hungarian Film Week
Szabolcs Hajdu’s latest received the Golden Reel award on Monday as the annual showcase of local cinema came to a close.
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CommentThe price of festivals
Film festivals may not be cheap to attend but, on a cultural level, they still have an important role to play in screening ambitious and challenging films that struggle to find mainstream distribution.
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NewsNordic Film Market expects 300 guests as Gothenburg festival opens
The Nordic Film Market has attracted more than 300 industry figures including buyers and sellers, producers and distributors for its next edition, which runs February 4 -7.