And it’s on. The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival kicked off last night with the free outdoor screening of Cameron Crowe’s new documentary “The Union,” about the musical collaboration between Elton John and singer/songwriter Leon Russell.
Film Festivals
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Magnolia Pictures Picks up Tribeca Film Festival Documentary ‘ Jiro Dreams of Sushi’
Magnolia Pictures announced they have acquired North American rights to JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, a documentary about the life and work of master sushi chef Jiro Ono. The directorial debut of David Gelb, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI had its world premiere at the Berlinale, and makes its North American premiere this Thursday, April 21st, at the Tribeca Film Festival. Magnolia is planning a theatrical release for the film later this year.
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Florida Film Festival Award Winners 2011; HAMILL Voted Best Film by Audience
The 20th annual Florida Film Festival came to a close last weekend with an awards reception recognizing the best in American independent and foreign film.
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5 Hidden Gems at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival
Rid of Me Tribeca kicks off today and there are so many films to pick from. Vimooz.com will introduce you to some of the under-looked gems of the Tribeca Film Festival, going on April 21st to May 1st , 2011, in New York City. Please check out Francesca McCaffery’s picks for the Tribeca Film Festival this year so far…More great finds to come!
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Zach Braff Talks About His New Indie Drama ‘ The High Cost Of Living’
Vimooz.com’s own Francesca McCaffery had the chance to sit down with one of the most enigmatic, underrated actors in Hollywood-Zach Braff, who is promoting his intense new drama, “The High Cost of Living.”
The film, which was shot in Montreal, and features the brilliant Canadian actors Isabel Blaise, along with the handsome Patrick Labbe, follows the lives of two people as their futures collide after a tragic accident. Blaise plays Nathalie, a pregnant woman, and Braff plays a prescription drug dealer- Henry Welles, a huge leap from his comedic, long-running role as “JD” on the beloved TV series “Scrubs.”
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8th Animation Block Party to run July 29-31 in Brooklyn, NY
The eighth annual Animation Block Party will run July 29-31 at Rooftop Films and Bam Cinematek, only in Brooklyn, NY. Animation Block Party is the largest animation festival on the East Coast, dedicated to screening the world’s best professional, student and independent work of all genres.
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Sicilian Film Festival, 6th Edition Closes With Record Attendance and Announces Award Winners
(from left) Tilde Di Dio, Director The Wedding; Ed Cristin, SFF Juror and Chairman of the Miami Beach Film Society;Jeannette Stark, Founder SunPost and SFF Sponsor;Honorable Salvatore Ferrigno, former member of the Italian Parliament; Emanuele Viscuso,SFF President; and Salvo Bitonti, SFF Artistic Director The 6th edition of the Sicilian Film Festival (SFF) of Miami Beach closed Wednesday, April 13, 2011 with the traditional dinner held at ‘Villa Viscuso’ – Miami Beach residence of Emanuele Viscuso, SFF President. Reflecting the quality of films and events presented this year, festival administration reported record attendance.
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Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson, Michael Cera are Among the 38 on 2011 Tribeca Film Festival Jury
The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), announced its jurors – a diverse and talented group of 38 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers and screenwriters, celebrated actors, respected journalists and media pioneers. They will be divided among the six competitive Festival categories and will announce the winning films, filmmakers and actors in those categories at the TFF Awards Night ceremony on April 28 hosted by Gideon Yago, which will be streamed live on TribecaFilm.com. The 2011 Festival runs from April 20 – May 1.
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Rooftop Films Summer Series Returns May 13th; Announces its May 2011 Lineup
Rooftop Films returns Friday, May 13th on the roof of the New Design High School in the Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, and continue with screenings throughout the city every weekend through August 20.
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2011 RiverRun International Film Festival Hands Out 22 Awards
BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE: BAL (Honey) Prior to the screening of the Festival’s closing night film, Potiche, the RiverRun International Film Festival honored its 2011 Jury and Audience Award winners by handing out 22 awards to outstanding features and shorts.
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USA Film Festival Announces 2011 Schedule
John Gray’s White Irish Drinkers The USA Film Festival announces the full schedule of events for the 41st Annual USA Film Festival, April 27 – May 1, 2011 at the Angelika Film Center Dallas, Texas.
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Gus Van Sant’s film ‘Restless’ to open Un Certain Regard, section of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival
The film Restless by Gus Van Sant will open Un Certain Regard, section of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival on May 12.