The 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be held May 14 to 25, 2014.
Film Festivals
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2013 trinidad+tobago film festival Winners; MELAZA, FATAL ASSISTANCE, SONGS OF REDEMPTION Win Top Awards
MELAZA, directed by Carlos Lechuga After screening a total of 142 films, the 2013 trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff), which began on September 17th and closed on October 1, 2013, announced the competition winners. The Cuban film MELAZA, directed by Carlos Lechuga is the winner of the Jury Prize for Best Feature; and the Jury Prize for Best Documentary was won by two films: FATAL ASSISTANCE – directed by Raoul Peck, and SONGS OF REDEMPTION, directed by Miquel Galofre and Amanda Sans.
ttff/13 competition winners are:
Jury Prize: Best Feature
MELAZA, directed by Carlos Lechuga
In the town of Melaza the sugarcane industry is at a standstill and work is hard to come by. Monica, receptionist at the sugar mill, still goes to the factory daily, although it has been shuttered for a year. Her husband, Aldo, teaches swimming in a pool with no water. To make extra money, they engage in a lucrative but illegal venture. When the police discover their scheme they charge the couple a hefty fine. To get out of their predicament, Monica and Aldo must consider doing the unthinkable.*The jury awarded a special mention in this category to GOD LOVES THE FIGHTER directed by Damian Marcano
Charlie is a young man seeking to make ends meet on the streets of Port of Spain. Reluctantly, he takes a job from a gang leader as assistant to a drug courier. This is how he meets Dinah, a prostitute, who works for the fearsome Putao. Dinah convinces Charlie to escape with her, in a move that triggers serious consequences. Shot in an urgent and unflinchingly gritty style, God Loves the Fighter is an honest yet sympathetic tale of real life as lived in contemporary urban Trinidad.Jury Prize: Best Documentary
There was joint first prize: FATAL ASSISTANCE – directed by Raoul Peck / SONGS OF REDEMPTION, directed by Miquel Galofre and Amanda SansFATAL ASSISTANCE
Over three years after the earthquake that ravaged the country, conditions in Haiti remain far from acceptable. Why is this the case, despite billions of dollars in aid and the intervention of everyone from movie stars to former US presidents? This gripping documentary by Haiti’s most acclaimed filmmaker dissects the recovery effort and exposes its inner workings. In the process, it paints a damning picture of a country in thrall to a paternalistic aid system almost as invidious as any dictatorship.SONGS OF REDEMPTION
At the general Penitentiary in Kingston, where inmates are serving sentences for crimes as serious as murder, a remarkable experiment is taking place. Through the progressive vision of the prison’s former superintendent, a rehabilitation scheme has been implemented that involves inmates creating and recording reggae music. Featuring riveting interviews and moving live performances, Songs of Redemption is an uplifting testament to the healing, even transformative power of music.Jury Prize: Best Local Feature Film
GOD LOVES THE FIGHTER, directed by Damian MarcanoJury Prize: Best Short
There was a joint first prize: PASSAGE – directed by Kareem Mortimer / PREVIOUS SCENES – directed by Aleksandra MaciuszekJury Prize: Best Local Short
AFTER MAS, directed by Karen MartinezBest Caribbean Film by an International Director
3 KIDS, directed by Jonas D’Adesky
*The jury awarded two special mentions in this category: TULA: THE REVOLT, directed by Joeren Linders and THE STUART HALL PROJECT, directed by John AkomfrahNew Media Prize
Olivia McGilChristPeople’s Choice – Feature
GOD LOVES THE FIGHTER, directed by Damian MarcanoPeople’s Choice – Documentary
SONGS OF REDEMPTION, directed by Miquel Galofre and Amanda SansPeople’s Choice – Short
JAB IN THE DARK, directed by Robert McFarlaneRBC Focus Pitch prize
The Winner is Shakira BournebpTT Student Award
The winner is Maryam MohammedbpTT Film in Development Award
The winner is Kevin Adams
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Revelation Perth International Film Festival Reveals 2014 Dates, Launches Trailer Contest
The Revelation Perth International Film Festival announces a new competition for its 2014 event. which runs July 3 to 13, 2014. The festival is inviting filmmakers, students, artists and cinematic visionaries to create the trailer for the 2014 festival.
According to the festival. the trailer which will be screened at Luna Palace Cinemas before and during the festival should be 45-60 second and represent the spirit of Revelation, it should speak to the audiences and most importantly it should be as unique and exciting as the films shown.
Three winners will be selected and each will receive a Revelation membership plus additional passes and privileges.
Entries for the Revelation Perth International Film Festival trailer competition close on 1 April 2014.
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OUT OF THE FURNACE, NEBRASKA, THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Added to 2013 AFI FEST
Scott Cooper’s OUT OF THE FURNACEAdditional red carpet Centerpiece Galas were announced for this year’s 2013 AFI FEST, including the World Premiere of Scott Cooper’s OUT OF THE FURNACE; Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA; accompanied by a Tribute to Bruce Dern; and THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by and starring Ben Stiller. Stuart Cornfeld, an AFI Conservatory alumnus and recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal at the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony held last June, is one of the producers of THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. All galas will be presented in the historic TCL Theatre.
As previously announced, the North American Premiere of SAVING MR. BANKS (DIR John Lee Hancock) is the Opening Night Gala and INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (DIR Ethan Coen, Joel Coen) is the Closing Night Gala. The Guest Artistic Director is Agnès Varda. The previously announced FOXCATCHER Premiere is no longer part of the AFI FEST program, due to the shift of the film’s release date to 2014.
“Our Centerpiece Galas reflect the diverse cinematic experience at AFI FEST, from our smaller independent films to larger studio releases. We are thrilled to have the World Premiere of OUT OF THE FURNACE; to honor the legendary Bruce Dern for his outstanding career and his brilliant performance in NEBRASKA; and to take the audience on a journey with THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY,” said Jacqueline Lyanga, AFI FEST Festival Director. Commenting on the news that the previously announced Premiere of FOXCATCHER would move to next year, Lyanga added, “AFI will be proud to celebrate FOXCATCHER when Bennett Miller and his talented team are ready to share it with the world.”
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WINNIE MANDELA to Open 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival | TRAILER
WINNIE MANDELAWINNIE MANDELA has been selected as the Opening Night Film of the 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) and Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Winnie Mandela is described as an epic story of love, sacrifice and courage.
Moving from a remote tribal village to the sprawling metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie (Jennifer Hudson) soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela (Terrence Howard). When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality. Her struggle to keep the Mandela dream alive was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment, including 18 months of solitary confinement. Throughout, her resolve to fight for her freedom, her family and her country never wavered. Her leadership and unconquerable spirit caught the attention of the world and earned her the name “the mother of the nation.”
http://youtu.be/HqNhuoguiFE
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BLUE Ocean Film Festival Sets Location and Dates for 2014 Festival
BLUE Ocean Film Festival (BLUE) has selected St. Petersburg, Florida, as the location for the next biennial festival to be held November 3 to 9, 2014. The announcement was made on the same day that BLUE announced a strategic partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, to host a BLUE Ocean Film Festival event every other year in Monaco, beginning in 2015.
“We chose St. Petersburg as a place to grow BLUE, for several reasons. The incredibly beautiful marina and downtown area will provide the intimate environment that has become a trademark for BLUE, with access to state-of-the-art facilities for showcasing our films and hosting signature events. Just as important is the enthusiasm of the local business community and the world-class institutional partnerships we have developed that will help us grow our education outreach programs. Of course, St. Petersburg’s location on the Gulf of Mexico, was a major factor in our decision,” explains Debbie Kinder, CEO and Executive Director of BLUE.
At the heart of BLUE Ocean Film Festival is an international film competition and festival that screens over 100 of the world’s ocean films in more than 20 award categories. A Conservation Summit and Film/Media Industry Conference held during the Festival draws leaders and luminaries from the marine conservation, film and art worlds. Film screenings and conservation events are open to the public, along with memorable social events that provide an intimate environment for networking with filmmakers and scientists.
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Winners of 2013 Guam International Film Festival; BREAKAWAY Wins Grand Jury Award
BREAKAWAY (ALAGWA) (Philippines, Dir: Ian Lorenos)The Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) announced the Grand Jury Award Winners of their 2013 Festival. BREAKAWAY (ALAGWA) directed by Ian Lorenos about the truly harrowing account of a 9-year-old boy who goes missing and the anguish of his single dad who embarks on a desperate search for him, won the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature. THE ILLNESS AND THE ODYSSEY directed by Berry Minott won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature. This film is described as an epic, medical mystery “whodunit”, which tracks the decades long pursuit of scientists competing with each other to find the cause of a mysterious neurological disease affecting the native Chamorro population on the island of Guam. The stakes are high because the answer will lead to cures for Alzheimer’s and other related diseases.
The following is a list of Winners in the respective categories for competition in the Guam International Film Festival:
GRAND JURY AWARD – BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE
BREAKAWAY (ALAGWA) (Philippines, Dir: Ian Lorenos)GRAND JURY AWARD – BEST NARRATIVE SHORT:
HSU JI BEHIND THE SCREEN (France, Dir: Thomas Rio)GRAND JURY AWARD – BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE:
THE ILLNESS AND THE ODYSSEY (Guam, US, Dir: Berry Minott)GRAND JURY AWARD – BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT:
STRAIGHT WITH YOU (Netherlands, Dir: Daan Bol)BEST MADE IN THE MARIANAS:
THE ILLNESS AND THE ODYSSEY (Guam, US, Dir: Berry Minott)ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTING:
JERICHO ROSALES FOR ‘BREAKAWAY (ALAGWA)’ (Philippines, Dir: Ian Lorenos)BEST OF FESTIVAL:
A2-B-C (Japan, Dir: Ian Thomas Ash)AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD:
ZORI (Marshall Islands, Dirs: Jack Niedenthal, Suzanne Chutaro)
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FREE Storyteller Live Showcase Added to 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival
The 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) will host a FREE live Storyteller Showcase that will take place Friday, October 4th at The W Hotel, 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 in Great Rooms 1 & 2. The Showcase is open to the public.
Since its inception in 1998, the Hollywood Black Film Festival has honored and encouraged scribes for their excellence in and dedication to the art of storytelling. HBFF celebrates how important the written word is to the mediums of film and television and gives recognition to those who put those words on the page.
Helmed by HBFF staff member and blossoming actress Alexia Peebles, each year of the festival, writers from all over the globe submit their work to be considered for one of the 10 slots given to the Storyteller Semi-Finalists. Whether a feature, short, documentary, or written for television, countless scripts are read, critiqued, and scored by a jury panel comprised of working industry professionals to determine the best works to advance into the next phase of the competition. Next, the top 10 scripts are read and critiqued again to find out which three will become Storyteller Finalists. The ranking of those top three are announced at the Filmmakers and Storyteller Awards Presentation at the close of the festival.
The writers of the 10 semi-finalist scripts are given a personal invitation to the festival, where they receive exclusive, personalized attention from Storyteller’s mentor of 11 years, Harrison Reiner. He is an award-winning script-writer and valued staff member at CBS Television Studio’s Scripted Cable Series Division.
“I have been working with Harrison for the past six years,” Alexia says, “and what I know for certain is that he is completely invested and dedicated. Harrison loves nothing more than mentoring. It’s such a big part of who he is. The Storyteller Semi-Finalists have always found their time with him invaluable.”
The prize package for the three Storyteller Finalists includes the writer choosing a scene from their script to be performed by working LA actors before an audience in the new Storyteller Live Showcase. Formerly called the Storyteller Live Staged Reading, participants have included Obba Babbatunde, Loretta Devine, Jackee’ Harry, Tatiana Ali, and Kenny Lattimore in the night dedicated to HBFF Storytellers.
This year’s performances are being cast and directed by noted director/ playwright, Patricia Cuffie-Jones, protégé of David E. Talbert. Patricia has made quite a name for herself with projects such as Love the One You’re With and Love’s Holiday. This will be her first collaboration with HBFF and she is excited about the new endeavor.
“I want to make the writers proud, give the audience an appetite for more, and give platform to some extraordinary talent,” she shares.
“I look forward to staging these phenomenal stories, keeping true to the honesty and integrity in which it was written, and revealing to the audience the genuine heart and raw soul that lies within it”.
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Director Steve McQueen Among Lineup for 2nd “FREE” NYFF LIVE talks at 51st NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
Steve McQueenThe Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details and participants for the second annual free-to-the-public NYFF LIVE series of filmmaker and film industry conversations at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater (144 W. 65th Street) and the Apple Store, SoHo (103 Prince Street).
“Our goal with NYFF LIVE is to give anyone the opportunity to engage with the acclaimed international filmmakers and talent who will be in the city for the New York Film Festival,” said Eugene Hernandez, Director of Digital Strategy for the Film Society of Lincoln Center. “Making these talks free and open to the public, as well as delivering video from the conversations via our growing digital channels on YouTube and iTunes, is part of a broader strategy aimed at connecting with a wider audience of cinephiles around the world.”
Highlights will include several panels dedicated to documentary filmmakers including Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren, The Dog; Nancy Buirski, Afternoon of a Faun;How Democracy Works Now, Michael Camerini and Shari Robertson and Joaquim Pinto, What Now? Remind Me. As well as one on one conversations with agnès b., My Name is Hmmm…; Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson, American Promise; Claire Denis, Bastards; Bruce Dern, Nebraska; Louis Garrel, Jealousy; Isabelle Huppert, Abuse of Weakness and Hirokazu Kore-eda, Like Father, Like Son.
A special conversation will be hosted as part of NYFF Live, on October 3, about Story Creation and the Artistic Process with the 2013 Filmmaker in Residence Andrea Arnold, Director of Wuthering Heights, Fish Tank, Red Road; Henry Bean, WriterThe Believer, Basic Instinct 2, Internal Affairs; Naomi Foner, Writer Very Good Girls, Running on Empty; Larry Gross, WriterWe Don’t Live Here Anymore, True Crime, 48 Hrs and Tamara Jenkins, Director The Savages, Slums of Beverly Hills.
An exciting addition to the lineup will feature the composers responsible for a completely original and dynamic interactive musical score, for the recently released Grand Theft Auto V, adding a level of immersion and tension never heard before in the series. This is the result of many years work and Ivan Pavlovich, Music Supervisor for Rockstar Games, will be on hand with the game’s key composers, Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, and The Alchemist & Oh No to explain the many intricacies of such a mammoth project and its impact on this iconic piece of entertainment.
In addition to the NYFF Live talks being free and open to the public on a space available basis, the talks will also be available online, at FilmLinc.com. The Film Society has drawn more than 1.7 million views on its popular YouTube channel alone (youtube.com/filmlinc) and the New York Film Festival content has proven to be very popular as many of the festival’s films make their way to theaters. This year we’ll again deliver video from the events to our digital platforms (YouTube, iTunes) and engage audiences via the Film Society’s active social media presence on Twitter and Facebook.
Free tickets for NYFF Live Talks will be available at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (144 West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam) box office on a first-come, first-served basis one hour prior to the conversations and screenings.Limit one complimentary ticket per person, subject to availability.
NYFF LIVE
Guests & Schedule
Sunday, September 29
7:00pm Motion Portraits Director Panel
Directors Joaquim Pinto, What Now? Remind Me and Mitra Farahani, Fifi Howls from Happiness and Pacho Velez,Manakamana
7:45pm Director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Like Father, Like Son
Monday September 30
TBA
Tuesday October 1
7:00pm Emerging Artists: directors Joanna Hogg, Exhibition and Fernando Eimbcke, Club Sandwich
8:00pm Rockstar Games: The Music of Grand Theft Auto V
Panelists: Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, The Alchemist & Oh No (Composers, Grand Theft Auto V) and Ivan Pavlovich (Music Supervisor for Rockstar Games)
Wednesday October 2
7:00pm Actor Louis Garrel, Jealousy
Thursday October 3
4:30pm Story Creation and the Artistic Process
Filmmaker in Residence Panel includes director Andrea Arnold, Wuthering Heights, Fish Tank, Red Road; writer Henry Bean,The Believer, Basic Instinct 2, Internal Affairs; writer Naomi Foner, Very Good Girls, Running on Empty; writer Larry Gross,We Don’t Live Here Anymore, True Crime, 48 Hrs; director Tamara Jenkins, The Savages, Slums of Beverly Hills
The Filmmaker in Residence initiative is being held in partnership with luxury brand Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Friday October 4
No NYFF Live Talks
Saturday October 5
7:00pm Director Claire Denis, Bastards
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION:
The Furman Gallery, adjacent to the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street)
Sunday October 6
No NYFF Live Talks
Monday October 7
5:00pm Director Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION: Apple Store Soho
7:00pm Actress Isabelle Huppert, Abuse of Weakness
7:45pm Spotlight on Documentary Filmmakers Panel
Directors Allison Berg & Frank Keraudren, The Dog and Nancy Buirski Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq
Presented in Collaboration with New York Women in Film and Television.
Tuesday October 8
7:00pm The Hero Adrift: A Conversation with Jonás Cuarón (Gravity), Chris Kentis (Open Water) and David Magee (Life of Pi)
Presented in Collaboration with the Writers Guild of America, East
7:45pm Directors Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson, American Promise
Wednesday October 9
7:00pm Director agnès b., My Name is Hmmm…
7:45pm How Democracy Works Now: directors Michael Camerini & Shari Robertson
Thursday October 10
7:00pm Actor Bruce Dern, Nebraska
7:45pm Panel of Short Filmmakers
Friday October 11
7:00pm Producer David V. Picker, author of MUST, MAYBES, AND NEVERS Presented in collaboration with the Producers Guild of America East
Saturday October 12
TBA
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Full Lineup Unveiled for 22nd Philadelphia Film Festival; Closes With Jason Reitman’s LABOR DAY
Jason Reitman’s LABOR DAY The full film line-up was unveiled for the 22nd Philadelphia Film Festival, taking place from October 17 to October 27 throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. As earlier announced, the Festival will open on October 17th with J.C. Chandor’s, ALL IS LOST, starring Robert Redford, at the Perelman Theater. Jason Reitman’s LABOR DAY, will close the Festival on Friday, October 25th at the newly renovated Prince Music Theater.
The Festival will also include 5 centerpiece screenings, including AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, NEBRASKA, PHILOMENA, and THE UNKNOWN KNOWN.
The narrative features in competition this year are HARMONY LESSONS, directed by Emir Baigazin; ILO ILO directed by Anthony Chen; IN BLOOM, directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Groß; A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE, directed by Boris Khlebnikov; MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, directed by Thomas Imbach; VIC + FLO SAW A BEAR, directed by Denis Côté; WE ARE THE BEST!, directed by Lukas Moodysson.
The documentary features competing are 12 O’CLOCK BOYS, directed by Lotfy Nathan; CAUCUS, directed by AJ Schnack; GOD LOVES UGANDA, directed by Roger Ross Williams; HARRY DEAN STANTON: PARTLY FICTION, directed by Sophie Huber; THE KILL TEAM, directed by Dan Krauss; LA MAISON DE LA RADIO, directed by Nicolas Philibert; THE SHORT GAME, directed by Josh Greenbaum.
22nd Philadelphia Film Festival Full Line-up
Opening Night Film
All is Lost, Director J.C. Chandor. USA, 2013.
Closing Night Film
Labor Day, Director Jason Reitman. USA, 2013
Centerpiece Screenings
August: Osage County, Director John Wells. USA, 2013.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Director Justin Chadwick. UK, South Africa, 2013.
Nebraska, Director Alexander Payne. USA, 2013.
Philomena, Director Stephen Frears. UK, 2013.
The Unknown Known, Director Errol Morris. USA, 2013
From the Vaults: Film history comes alive as it was meant to be seen – on the big screen. Come see old favorites bigger than life once again.
Days of Heaven, Director Terrence Malick, USA, 1978
Philadelphia, Director Jonathan Demme. USA, 1993.
The Visitor, Director Giulio Paradisi. USA, Italy, 1979.
Spotlights: Highly-anticipated movies from some of the biggest names in the industry, these films shine a spotlight on top talent from around the world.
About Time, Director Richard Curtis. UK, 2013.
Alan Partridge, Director Declan Lowney. UK, 2013.
The Art of the Steal, Director Jonathan Sobol. Canada, 2013. US PREMIERE.
The Congress, Director Ari Folman. Israel, Germany, Poland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, 2013
Last Vegas, Director Jon Turteltaub. USA, 2013.
Le Week-end, Director Roger Michell. UK, 2013.
Man of Tai Chi, Director Keanu Reeves. USA, China, 2012.
The Motel Life, Directors Gabriel Polsky, Alan Polsky. USA, 2012.
Masters of Cinema: These new films exemplify the masterful work of world-renowned filmmakers as they continue to thrill and inspire audiences with cutting-edge features.
Blue is the Warmest Color, Director Abdellatif Kechiche. France, Belgium, Spain, 2013.
Burning Bush, Director Agnieszka Holland. Czech Republic, 2013.
The Immigrant, Director James Gray. USA, 2013.
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, Director Stephen Chow. China, 2013.
Like Father, Like Son, Director Hirokazu Kore-eda. Japan, 2013.
Paradise: Hope, Director Ulrich Seidl. Austria, France, Germany, 2013.
A Touch of Sin, Director Jia Zhang-ke. China, Japan, 2013.
Young & Beautiful, Director François Ozon. France, 2013.
World Narratives: Explore the world through film with this diverse selection of international cinema that features distinct perspectives and images from around the globe.
Before Snowfall, Director Hisham Zaman. Norway, Germany 2013.
Bombay Talkies, Director Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap. India, 2013.
Borgman, Director Alex van Warmerdam. The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, 2013.
Cold Eyes, Director Cho Ui-seok, Kim Byung-seo. South Korean, 2013.
Grigris, Director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. Chad, France, 2013.
Harmony Lessons, Director Emir Baigazin. Kazakhstan, Germany, France, 2013.
Ilo Ilo, Director Anthony Chen. Singapore, 2013.
Miele, Director Valeria Golino. Italy, France, 2013.
Mystery Road, Director Ivan Sen. Australia, 2013.
Northwest, Director Michael Noer. Demark, 2013.
Pioneer, Director Erik Skjoldbjærg. Norway, 2013.
Ragnorak, Director Mikkel Brænne Sandemose. Norway, 2013.
Rock the Casbah, Director Yariv Horowitz. Israel, France, 2013.
The Rocket, Director Kim Mordaunt. Australia, 2013.
The Selfish Giant, Director Clio Barnard. UK, 2013.
Tasting Menu, Director Roger Gaul. Spain, Ireland, 2013.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?, Director Arvin Chen. Taiwan, 2013.
The Wonders, Director Avi Nesher. Israel, 2013. US PREMIERE.
Contemporary Francophone Cinema: The original language of cinema, French remains the dominant tongue in some the world’s funniest and most daring, sexy and unique films. Stop in for this celebration of films in French from all over the world.
Apaches, Director Thierry de Peretti. France, 2013.
Ernest & Celestine, Director Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar, Benjamin Renner. France 2012.
La Maison de la Radio, Director Nicolas Philibert. France, 2013.
Mary, Queen of Scots, Director Thomas Imbach. Switzerland, France, 2013. US PREMIERE.
Puppy Love, Director Delphine Lehericey, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, 2013. US PREMIERE.
Sarah Prefers To Run, Director Chloé Robichaud. Canada, 2013.
Stranger By the Lake, Director Alain Guiraudie. France, 2013.
Vic + Flo Saw a Bear, Director Denis Côté. Canada, 2013.
Spanish Language Stories: Offering gripping stories and unique perspectives, these Spanish-language films explore a multitude of subjects ranging from the culturally specific to the universal.
The German Doctor, Director Lucía Puenzo. Argentina, France, Spain, Norway, 2013.
Gloria, Director Sebastián Lelio. Chile, Spain, 2013.
La Jaula de Oro, Director Diego Quemada-Díez. Mexico, Spain, 2013.
Tanta Agua, Directors Ana Guevara, Leticia Jorge, Uruguay, 2013.
Eastern European Cinema: From the rural towns of Russia to the war-torn streets of Georgia, these films highlight all the brilliant story-telling that the eastern part of Europe has to offer.
Honeymoon, Director Jan Hřebejk, Czech Republic, Slovakia, 2013.
In Bloom, Director Nana Ekvtimishvili, Simon Groß. Georgia, Germany, France, 2013.
A Long and Happy Life, Director Boris Khlebnikov. Russia, 2013.
The Major, Director Yury Bykov. Russia, 2013.
Mother, I Love You, Director Janis Nords. Latvia, 2013.
American Independents: Featuring powerful new voices in American cinema, these fresh, gritty films explore a variety of subjects through the filmmaker’s uncompromising vision. All films in this series are a part of the “PFF On Us” free ticketing program.
12 O’Clock Boys, Director Lotfy Nathan. USA 2013.
Awful Nice, Director Todd Sklar. USA, 2013.
Blue Highway, Director Kyle Smith, USA, 2013. SNEAK PREVIEW.
Coherence, Director James Ward Byrkit. USA, 2013.
Mother of George, Director Andrew Dosunmu. USA, 2013.
Greater Filmadelphia: Featuring work from some of our finest homegrown filmmakers, this category brings our city and its talent to the big screen.
1982, Director Tommy Oliver. USA, 2013. US PREMIERE.
The Discoverers, Director Justin Schwarz. USA, 2013.
Let the Fire Burn, Director Jason Osder. USA, 2013.
McCanick, Director Josh C. Waller. USA, 2013. US PREMIERE.
The Suspect, Director Stuart Connelly. USA, 2013.
Town Hall, Director Sierra Pettengill, Jamila Wignot. USA, 2013.
Documentary Showcase: Comprising the best in documentary filmmaking, these compelling films feature everything from stirring character studies to fascinating looks at current global issues. Category Sponsored by Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation.
Caucus, Director AJ Schnack. USA, 2013.
Documented, Director Jose Antonio Vargas, Ann Lupo. USA, 2013.
God Loves Uganda, Director Roger Ross Williams. USA, 2013.
The Kill Team, Director Dan Krauss. USA, 2013.
Remote Area Medical, Director Jeff Reichert, Farihah Zaman. USA, 2013.
The Short Game, Director Josh Greenbaum. USA, 2013.
We Cause Scenes: The Rise of Improv Everywhere, Director Matt Adams. USA, 2013.
Sight and Soundtrack: Featuring rockumentaries, musician biopics and films that are centered on the unifying power of music.
The Broken Circle Breakdown, Director Felix van Groeningen. Belgium, 2012.
Elaine Strich: Shoot Me, Director Chiemi Karasawa. USA, 2013.
Grand Piano, Director Eugenio Mira. USA, 2013.
The Great Hip Hop Hoax, Director Jeanie Finlay. UK, 2013.
One Chance, Director David Frankel. UK, 2013.
We Are the Best!, Director Lukas Moodysson. Sweden, Denmark, 2013.
The Graveyard Shift: Horror, action, suspense, and the downright weird, these films will keep you awake during the graveyard shift.
Big Bad Wolves, Director Navot Papushado, Aharon Keshales. Israel, 2013.
Blue Ruin, Director Jeremy Saulnier. USA, 2013.
Cheap Thrills, Director E. L. Katz. USA, 2013.
Nothing Bad Can Happen, Director Katrin Gebbe. Germany, 2013.
R100, Director Hitoshi Matsumoto. Japan, 2013.
The Sacrament, Director Ti West. USA, 2013.
Why Don’t You Play in Hell? , Director Sion Sono. Japan, 2013.
Short Films
Alaska is a Drag, Director Shaz Bennet. USA, 2013.
Cicada Princess, Director Mauricio Baiocchi. USA, 2011.
The Captain, Director Nash Edgerton, Spencer Susser. Australia, USA, 2012.
The Cub, Director Riley Stearns. USA, 2012.
Eating Lunch, Director Sanna Lenken. Sweden, 2012.
ECHO, Director Merlin Flügel. Germany, 2012.
The Event, Director Julie Pott. USA, UK, 2012.
Fear of Flying, Director Conor Finnegan. Ireland, 2012.
Fort Greene, Director Jordan Thomas. USA, 2012.
The Globe Collector, Director Summer DeRoche. Australia, 2012.
In Hanford, Director Chris Mars. USA, 2012.
Lapse, Director Jahaira Torres. USA, 2013.
Marcel, King of Tervuren, Director Tom Schroeder, 2012.
Necromonica, Director Kyle Bogart, Cliff Borgart. 2013.
Oh Willy…, Director Marc James Roels, Emma de Swaef. Belgium, France, The Netherlands, 2012.
Old Man, Director Leah Shore. USA, 2012.
Papel Picado, Director Javier Barboza. USA, 2012.
Reindeer, Director Eva Weber. UK, 2011.
The Roper, Director Ewan McNicol. USA, 2012.
RPG OKC, Director Emily Carmichael. USA, 2012.
Safe, Director Byoung-Gon Moon. South Korea, 2013.
Shadow of a Cloud, Director Radu Jude. Romania, 2013.
Social Butterfly, Director Lauren Wolkstein. France, USA 2013.
Tin, Director Brandon Lake. USA, 2013.
Vladimir Putin in Deep Concentration, Director Dana O’Keefe, Sasha Kliment. USA, 2013.
When the Zombies Come, Director Jon Hurst. USA, 2012.
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Ari Folman’s THE CONGRESS to Open Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival | TRAILER
THE CONGRESS, directed by Ari Folman (Academy Award-nominated Waltz With Bashir), will be featured as the opening film at the ninth Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A science- fiction parable about identity and celebrity that blends live action sequences with fantastic hand-crafted animations, The Congress stars Robin Wright as herself, and also features Harvey Keitel, Jonn Hamm and Paul Giamati.
In addition to the screenings and parties, GIRAF also brings artists at the forefront of the global animation community to attend the festival and share their expertise with local artists and audiences. This year, there will be two international animators providing workshops at the festival — Peter Burr and Mikey Please. Burr, a video artist who also runs underground video label Cartoon XPrez, will be presenting Special Effect, a live television show inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1971 film Stalker, and featuring contributions from 18 animators, including Calgary’s Chad Van Gaalen. Please is the acclaimed British stop-motion animator whose Marilyn Miller recently received the McLaren Award at the Edinburgh Film Festival. His thesis film was the BAFTA-winning and Academy Award-shortlisted The Eagleman Stag.
GIRAF will launch its 2013 festival on Wednesday, November 6th at the Globe Cinema; and continue through Sunday, November 10, offering five days of hands-on workshops, parties, and screenings, with five feature film presentations, two international shorts packages, a spotlight on France, a Canadian shorts package, a late night pack, an artist spotlight and our annual Log Driver’s Waltz party at the Jubilee Auditorium. The festival has increased the programming from 35 shorts last year to 85 this year, and will host the world premiere of Disney veteran Steve Moore’s latest short, CHIEF, YOUR BUTT’S ON FIRE!
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