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Naperville Independent Film Festival Taking Place September 13-21; Announces 2013 Official Nominees

Least Among Saints By Martin Papazian

The sixth annual Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is set to take place September 13-21. Films will be screened at Classic Cinemas Ogden 6 Theater and Smith Hall, on the North Central College campus, in Naperville, Illinois. For the first time in the festival’s history a pre-opening event has been added for premiere screenings of two locally produced films; the Naperville Premiere of “COMPOSED”, a documentary feature film by Charley Rivkin, and the Midwest Premiere of the documentary feature “GUS: AN AMERICAN ICON”, by Pedro Brenner.

WATCH Trailer for Indie Drama “THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER AND PETE” Starring Jennifer Hudson

A new trailer has been released for the indie drama THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER AND PETE starring Jennifer Hudson, about two boys struggling to survive on their own against all odds in a sweltering summer in New York City. THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER AND PETE, directed by George Tillman, Jr., will be released in theaters on October 11, 2013.

Samuel L. Jackson Signs on as a Presenter With Martin Scorsese on “THE GRANDMASTER”

At the NY Premiere on August 13: Ziyi Zhang, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Leung and Wong Kar Wai

Samuel L. Jackson – a huge fan of Kar Wai – has lent his support to the film THE GRANDMASTER by signing on as a presenter with Martin Scorsese. “THE GRANDMASTER is a wild ride and an expertly crafted martial arts film. I was blown away by Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang’s performances, and needless to say by Wong Kar Wai’s direction; he’s a living legend who I’ve admired for ages, and it’s a true honor to lend my support alongside Martin Scorsese.”

“THE FIRST SEA” Among Films in the German Documentary Series at 9th Zurich Film Festival

THE FIRST SEA, Clara Trischler

The 9th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) announced its competition films in the series German documentary. All eight films are world premieres: THE FARMER YOU REMAIN Benedict Kuby (Germany), WHO IS THOMAS MULLER? by Christian Heynen (Germany), NEULAND by Anna Thommen (Switzerland), Nan Goldin – I REMEMBER YOUR FACE by Sabine Lidl (Germany), THE FIRST SEA Clara Trischler (Austria), THE FAMILY by Stefan Weinert (Germany) JOURNEY TO JAH by Noël Dernesch and Moritz Springer (Germany) and SERVICE epitome of Eric Bergkraut (Switzerland).

NEBRASKA, MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM Among Films to Screen at 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest

NEBRASKA

Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), scheduled to run this year from October 17 – October 26, 2013, revealed some of the films from the 2013 lineup. In addition to A-list studio headlines, TCFF will also host the Midwest and World Premieres of dozens of independent projects, many that were filmed on the ground in Minnesota. Films include NEBRASKA, ONE CHANCE, MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.

Additional Documentary Films and Restored Films Added to 2013 New York Film Festival

FIFI HOWLS FROM HAPPINESS (Fifi az khoshhali zooze mike shad)

Additional programming was announced today for the 2013 New York Film Festival, including a spotlight on three documentary sections (Applied Sciences, Motion Portraits and How Democracy Works Now), and a lineup of movies that have recently been restored (Revivals).

9 Finalists Selected for Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival 2013 Short Film Contest

Nine finalists have been selected for the fourth annual Short Film contest sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival. Festival director, and Martha’s Vineyard Film Society founder, Richard Paradise says over 300 entries were submitted this year to the contest. There is a cash prize of $500 for the maker of the winning film, which will be announced the evening of Friday, September 6, following a showcase screening of all the finalists. The winning film will also be screened on Closing Night.

“INUK” – a Film From Greenland, Will Be Released in the US, Opens in LA on October 4; NYC on  October 11 | TRAILER

Ever seen a film from Greenland? INUK, a film by Mike Magidson, Greenland’s Oscar submission last year and winner of multiple international film festival awards, will open at the Quad Cinema in New York on October 11; and at The Royal Los Angeles on October 4 and in San Francisco on October 2. A national release will follow.

Chicago South Asian Film Festival Reveals 2013 Film Selections; Opens With US premiere of OASS

OASS directed by Abhinav Shiv Tiwari

The Chicago South Asian Film Festival revealed the film lineup for its fourth annual event to be held between September 20 and 22nd. The festival, to be hosted at the Showplace Icon Theaters and Film Row Cinema at Columbia College will present over 24 films. The festival will open with the US premiere of OASS, a portrayal of the injustices faced by the many victims of child trafficking. Directed by Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, the film follows Kiku, a girl of great determination, as she endeavors to return home from the dingy brothels of Delhi.

Shorts Featuring Elijah Wood, Christopher Lloyd, Cate Blanchett Among 2013 LA Shorts Fest Lineup

A CAUTIONARY TAIL starring Cate Blanchett

The 2013 Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, now it its 17th year, will showcase 280 short films. The films are arranged into 44 programs, which will screen September 5-12, at the Laemmle Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

See POSTER and Watch TRAILER for “INFORMANT”; to be Released September 13, 2013

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming documentary INFORMANT, winner of the DOC NYC 2012 Grand Jury Prize, and described as a fascinating portrait of Brandon Darby, a radical left-wing activist who famously became an FBI informant and is now a darling of the tea-party. Directed by Jamie Meltzer and starring Brandon Darby and Scott Crow , INFORMANT will be released in select theaters and VOD on September 13, 2013.

San Francisco Film Society Announces 3 Screenwriter Finalists for 2014 Djerassi Screenwriting Residency

Djerassi Resident Artists Program

The San Francisco Film Society, in partnership with the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, announced the finalists for the 2014 Djerassi Residency Award / San Francisco Film Society Screenwriting Fellowship, given annually to encourage the career of an emerging or established screenwriter. The fellowship is one of a number of screenwriting initiatives offered by Filmmaker360, the Film Society’s innovative and dynamic filmmaker services program.

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