Starting May 5, the 24th edition of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival will feature 4 World Premieres, 11 North American and 31 Canadian Premieres, while 12 films will be seen in Toronto for the first time. The 24th TJFF boasts an impressive feature film slate, including: Atomic Falafel, which has been called an Israeli Dr. […]
On 28 February 1962, at the 8th West German Short Film Festival in Oberhausen, 26 West German filmmakers proclaimed the Oberhausen Manifesto. This moment marked a milestone in the development of German cinema – never before, and never again, would a break with existing production conditions be demanded, and induced, with such vehemence. With a […]
Celebrating its 45th edition in 2016, New Directors/New Films introduces New York audiences to the work of emerging filmmakers from around the world. Throughout its rich history, New Directors has uncovered talents like Pedro Almódovar, Chantal Akerman, Hou Hsiao–hsien, Christopher Nolan, Laura Poitras, Spike Lee, and Kelly Reichardt. New Directors/New Films remains guided by the […]
Cinequest Film Festival wrapped on Sunday, March 13th with 720 world leading artists and innovators presenting 129 World and U.S. premieres and cutting-edge media technologies to record audiences topping 105,000 (in San Jose / Silicon Valley). MAVERICK SPIRIT AWARD RECIPIENTS James Franco Robert Hawk Rita Moreno MEDIA LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT Owen Gleiberman Please Visit Cinequest […]
The Guadalajara International Film Festival is a cultural event of great relevance for Guadalajara and Mexico. It is considered as one of the most important showcases for the appreciation, promotion and distribution of Mexican and Ibero-American films. The Festival is made by everyone and for everyone who attends. It is designed for the public’s enjoyment, […]
Filmmakers from 40 Countries Proudly Exhibit 129 Feature, Documentary, and Short Films Runs From March 4 – 13, 2016 MIAMI, FL — Monica Bellucci, Iciar Bollaín, Gavin Hood and Deepa Mehta will all receive tributes in a new Marquee Series to be presented at the 33rd edition of Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival […]
‘Berlin: an exciting, cosmopolitan cultural hub that never ceases to attract artists from around the world. A diverse cultural scene, a critical public and an audience of film-lovers characterize the city. In the middle of it all, the Berlinale: a great cultural event and one of the most important dates for the international film industry. […]
“My love for True/False runs deep – from the smart programming, passionate audiences, inspired buskers, and fabulous venues.” – Laura Poitras “True/False is nirvana. When I went to True/False, I remembered what I sometimes forget: the unalloyed joy of making and watching docs.” – Alex Gibney “In just nine years, True/False has become not only […]
“Kiarostami represents the highest level of artistry in the cinema.” — Martin Scorsese “The films of Abbas Kiarostami are extraordinary. Words cannot describe my feelings about them and I simply advise you to see his films.” — Akira Kurosawa “I’m more convinced than ever that he’s one of the giants of contemporary world cinema.” — […]