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Film Independent unveils 11 Screenwriting Lab fellows
Film Independent has announced the 11 fellows for its 13th annual Screenwriting Lab that features an intensive six-week programme and mentors Robin Swicord and Jeff Stockwell.
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NewsFilmNation adds A Tale Dark & Grimm to pipeline
The company has acquired feature rights to Adam Gidwitz’s children’s book and will finance the development and produce alongside Marissa McMahon of Kamala Films.
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Outfest to fete Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
The organisation dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing LGBT film imagery and artistry will honour the producers at the 8th annual Legacy Awards on Oct 13 in Los Angeles.
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M3 Creative Film launches as production company
Creative content agency M3 Creative has formed a vertically integrated, multi-platform marketing and promotion and film production company.
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NewsWorldview, Octane to finance and produce The Sacrament
Worldview Entertainment has joined IM Global’s Octane division on Ti West’s horror-thriller. Octane will introduce the project to international buyers in Toronto and CAA represents domestic rights.
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NewsRenee Zellweger to direct Johnny Knoxville comedy
The star will make her feature directorial debut on PalmStar Media Capital’s 4 ½ Minutes. K5 International will introduce the project to buyers in Toronto and CAA handles North American rights.
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NewsDemarest to co-finance, co-produce A Most Wanted Man
Sam Englebardt, Michael Lambert and William D Johnson’s new financier has boarded Anton Corbijn’s (pictured) contemporary spy thriller. FilmNation is handling international sales.
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NewsKoole’s Kauwboy selected as The Netherlands’ Foreign Language Oscar entry
Dutch debut feature Kauwboy by director Boudewijn Koole chosen as official entry for Best Foreign Language Film.
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NewsToronto: Domestic buyers circle embarrassment of riches
One of the most dazzling Toronto line-ups in years – on paper at least – has set up what could well become a memorable 10 days of business as domestic distributors old and new prepare to battle it out for rights.
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Non-profit The Film Collaborative launches legal service
The flat-fee TFC Legal is designed to help filmmakers navigate their way through distribution agreements.
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NewsMagnet Releasing acquires world rights to Kiss Of The Damned
Xan Cassavetes’ erotic vampire film is set to receive its world premiere on Friday (7) as the closing night film of International Critics’ Week at Venice.
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108 Media adds RastaFEARian to Toronto sales slate
The Toronto-based sales agent has taken on world rights to Sarah Lohman’s thriller starring Christian Slater.
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NewsRocket Pictures taps John Stevenson for Sherlock Gnomes
Kung Fu Panda director boards 3D sequel to Rocket Pictures’ hit Gnomeo & Juliet; Rocket hires Carolyn Soper to help oversee the production; production set for early 2013 with Elton John composing original songs for the feature.
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NewsCinedigm names key hires to marketing division
Jeff Reichert joins as vp of theatrical marketing and Stephanie Bruder becomes vp of marketing.
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NewsRandy Hermann joins Red Granite as CFO
The veteran finance executive arrives at Riza Aziz and Joey McFarland’s Los Angeles-based film production, finance and international sales company having most recently served as CFO at Exclusive Media.
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Jeffrey Katzenberg to receive Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
The Academy’s board of governors also voted on Wednesday (5) to give honorary awards to stunt performer Hal Needham, documentarian D A Pennebaker and arts advocate George Stevens Jr.
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Tribeca Film picks up The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Burns wrote, directed and stars in the Toronto-bound family drama and reunites with former collaborators Connie Britton and Michael McGlone.
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NewsHarvey Weinstein to deliver Mipcom keynote
Harvey Weinstein is to deliver the keynote address at the Mipcom market in Cannes next month.
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GoDigital adds Sons Of The Clouds to distribution pipeline
Javier Bardem, Alvaro Longoria and Lilly Hartley produced and Longoria directed the documentary, set to screen in Toronto on Sept 13.
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San Francisco Film Society announces festival dates
The 56th San Francisco International Film Festival will takes place from Apr 25- May 9 2013.