For the 17th consecutive year, Cannes announces its classic cinema section of the Cannes festival. Restored prints, celebrations and documentaries will be programmed.
Film Festivals
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Cannes Classics 2020 Program
In the Mood for Love de Wong Kar-wai © RR
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2020 Telluride Film Festival Canceled
The 2020 Telluride Film Festival which was set to take place over the Labor Day weekend – September 3-7, has been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the recent spikes across the country. The festival issued a lengthy statement, acknowledging,
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Melbourne International Film Festival Introduces MIFF 68 1/2 Festival Line-Up
MIFF 68 Centerpiece Tony Zara – Dean Wallis Earlier this month, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) announced MIFF 68 1⁄2 – a reimagined celebration of film online, following the cancellation of MIFF 2020. The fully-curated program will showcase over 100 films including 12 world premieres, Australian premieres, shorts, Q&As, special events, and more. MIFF 68 1⁄2 will be available to stream in Australia August 6-23.
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2021 Palm Springs International Film Festival Moves Dates
Actress Meryl Streep, PSIFF Artistic Director Michael Lerman, Actor Tom Hanks The Palm Springs International Film Festival Society announced new dates for the 32nd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. The festival will move to Thursday, February 25, 2021 through Monday, March 8, 2021.
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The 20th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Goes Virtual
My Ireland, documentary feature by Anthony Monaghan The 20th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase makes its virtual premiere today July 10-19th. The festival will feature over 56 short films, documentary shorts, master classes, and feature films.
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Four Major Film Festivals Stand Together Amid Global Pandemic
The New York, Venice, Telluride, and Toronto International film festivals have joined together to commit to collaboration in a time of uncertainty. The joint statement reads:
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Venice Film Festival Announces Minor Changes to 77th Edition
The 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival will take place September 2-12 with some minor changes to comply with Covid-19 protocols.
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Stony Brook Film Festival Presents: ‘God Knows Where I Am’
The Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Island Federal, is proud to present the Emmy-Award Winning Film God Knows Where I Am, on July 25th at 8 pm. The screening will be free and will feature a live Q&A with actress Lori Singer, and director Jedd and Todd Wider.
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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Four-Day Film Event
KVIFF President Jiří Bartoška & master of ceremonies Marek Eben rehearse for the opening of KVIFF at Your Cinema. This week the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announced KVIFF 54 1⁄2, a special four-day event that will be held this November in lieu of this year’s postponed program.
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San Sebastian Film Festival Announces First Titles for Official Selection
François Ozon’s Summer of 85 The San Sebastian Film Festival released the first six titles competing for the Golden Shell at its 68th edition. The list features returning filmmakers Naomi Kawase, François Ozon, and new directors such as Dea Kulumbegashvili and Takuma Sato, among others.
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Camden International Film Festival Announces Plans for 2020 Fall Event
In response to the ongoing worldwide health crisis, this year’s Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum will be the most global, accessible edition of the festival to date, and will include a 12-day creative virtual experience with dozens of livestream events, alongside the launch of the festival’s very own drive-in movie theatre, and screenings at a small number of reduced-capacity theatres in Maine.
