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Film Society of Lincoln Center to Honor Director Rob Reiner with 41st Chaplin Award

Director Rob Reiner, will be honored at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala held at Lincoln Center i New York City on Monday, April 28, 2014. According to the Film Society of Lincoln Center, ‘The event will celebrate the range of Reiner’s work from the pure comedy of This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride to the intense drama of Stand By Me; the romantic comedy of When Harry Met Sally…, as well as his extensive on-screen work highlighted with the role of Michael “Meathead” Stivic in the landmark television series All in the Family.’

John McKay’s NOT ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING to Open 2014 Cleveland International Film Festival

NOT ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING directed by John McKay has been announced as the Opening Night film of the 38th Cleveland International Film Festival, kicking off the festival on on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. This “gentle, stylish, and quirky romantic comedy” stars Karen Gillan, Stanley Weber, Amy Manson, Iain De Caestecker, Kate Dickie, Freya Mavor, Gary Lewis, and Henry Ian Cusick. The 38th Cleveland International Film Festival takes place March 19 to March 30, 2014.

Complete List of Award Winners of 2014 BAFTAS, ACT OF KILLING Wins Documentary Award

ACT OF KILLING

The winners of the EE British Academy Film Awards were announced in London on Sunday night, and the GREAT BEAUTY won the award for Film Not in the English Language, the ACT OF KILLING received the Documentary award, and director and writer Kieran Evans received the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for his first feature film KELLY + VICTOR.

Complete List of Award Winners of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival; BLACK COAL, THIN ICE by Diao Yinan Wins Golden Bear for Best Film

(BAI RI YAN HUO) BLACK COAL, THIN ICE by Diao Yinan

The winners of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival were announced on Saturday and the Chinese thriller (BAI RI YAN HUO) BLACK COAL, THIN ICE by Diao Yinan is the big winner, taking home the Golden Bear for Best Film. THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL by Wes Anderson took second place, winning the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. The public cast its votes and DIFRET won the Audience Award for Best Fiction Film, and DER KREIS (THE CIRCLE) for Audience Award for Best Documentary.

Film Lineup Announced for 2014 European Independent Film Festival

NOT ANYMORE: A STORY OF REVOLUTION

The European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU) announced it’s Official Selection of films for the ninth edition of the festival which will take place April 4 to 6, 2014, in Paris. ÉCU 2014 will showcase 85 films from 32 countries ranging from feature films, short films, documentaries, animation and student films to experimental works. Films will be competing in 12 categories for 22 awards, including the prestigious title of ‘Best European Independent Film 2014’. In addition, the festival will be presenting a special section competing for the Ahmed Khedr Award for Excellence in Arab Filmmaking.

JUNO Star Ellen Page Comes Out “I Am Gay” | Watch VIDEO

Ellen Page, who got her break in JUNO which premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, revealed over the weekend that she is gay. Page, 26, made the announcement at the Time to THRIVE, a conference to promote the welfare of LGBT youth held at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Additional Films Announced for 2014 SXSW Film Festival

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An additional eight features have been announced for the 2014 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival. With these additions, the 2014 SXSW Film Festival will host a total of 133 features, consisting of 89 World Premieres, 11 North American Premieres and 8 U.S. Premieres, with 70 first-time directors. 113 shorts will screen as part of 11 overall shorts programs. SXSW Film will open on Friday, March 7, 2014 with the world premiere of CHEF, and run through March 15 in Austin, Texas.

New International Shorts Programme to Launch at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival, announced that Short Cuts International, a program of international short films will premiere at the 2014 Festival. “With new technologies and a constant influx of new talent, short filmmaking is flourishing,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival. “As TIFF expands its global reach, we want to bring some of the world’s finest short films to the audience, industry and media that gather in Toronto every year.”

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces 2014 Thematic and Tribute Programs; Festival to Honor Director Steve James, Director Lucy Walker to Curate Thematic Program

Festival Will Honor Emmy-Winning Director Steve James, Oscar®-Nominated Director Lucy Walker to Curate Thematic Program

The 17th Full Frame Documentary Film Festival taking place April 3 to 6, 2014, in Durham, North Carolina, announced its annual Thematic Program and Tribute. The Full Frame Tribute will celebrate the work of award-winning filmmaker Steve James. The 2014 Thematic Program will look at the role of the subject in documentary film through a series of films curated by esteemed filmmaker Lucy Walker.

Philadelphia International Children’s Film Festival Announces 2014 Dates

The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) announced the official dates of the Philadelphia International Children’s Film Festival (PICFF). Partnering with New York International Children’s Film Festival, one of the longest running and acclaimed children’s film festivals on the circuit, the three-day festival, held June 6- 8, 2014, will offer a variety of animated, live-action and experimental short and feature films from all around the world. Now in its second year, the event will be held exclusively at the PFS […]

Tribeca Film Festival Launches First Innovation Week at 2014 Festival

The 2014 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), announced the creation of its first-ever “Tribeca Innovation Week” where the worlds of culture, technology, and storytelling will collide. Taking place April 21-26, Tribeca Innovation Week will be a place for coders, screenwriters, hackers, futurists, gamers, directors, engineers, venture capitalists, film financiers, techno radicals, the generally curious, and anyone who has a story to tell. The week will expand on Tribeca’s tradition of connecting the creative and tech communities. A new innovation pass will offer access to some of the Festival’s newest and most popular programs, some of which were previously closed to the public. The 13th Annual Tribeca Film Festival will take place April 16-27. #TribecaInnovation

GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ Director Jim Sheridan to be Honored by Austin Film Festival

The 21st Austin Film Festival (AFF), taking place from October 23rd to 30th, 2014, announced that accomplished screenwriter and filmmaker Jim Sheridan is the festival’s 2014 recipient of the “Distinguished Screenwriter” Award. Sheridan’s credits include writing and directing MY LEFT FOOT, THE FIELD, IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE BOXER, and IN AMERICA. He is known for writing INTO THE WEST and SOME MOTHER’S SON, as well as directing DREAM HOUSE, GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’, and BROTHERS.

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