The Telluride Film Festival today unveiled the poster designed by Oscar-winning production designer Dean Tavoularis for the 40th Anniversary running August 29 – September 2, 2013, in Telluride, Colorado.
Country Singer Lyle Lovett to be Honored at 2013 Lone Star Film Festival
Country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett will be honored with the Stephen Bruton Award at the 2013 Lone Star Film Festival (LSFF). The Lone Star Film Festival in Sundance Square which has been ranked in the top 25 of MovieMaker Magazine’s coveted annual list “TOP 50 FILM FESTIVALS WORTH THE ENTRY FEE” will take place November 6-10, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas.
London’s EAST END FILM FESTIVAL Unveils 2013 Film Lineup, “THE UK GOLD” to Open and “LOVELACE” to Close Fest
London’s EAST END FILM FESTIVAL (EEFF) returns for its 12th edition this summer, from June 25 to July 10, 2013. EEFF will open on Tuesday June 25 with the World Premiere of the new feature documentary THE UK GOLD – the second feature from journalist and filmmaker Mark Donne
“MY RIGHT EYE” Wins Top ShortsFest Jury Award at Seattle International Film Festival
“MY RIGHT EYE” (The Apple of My Eye), written and directed by Josecho de Linares (Spain) was the big winner – winning the GRAND JURY PRIZE – when the 39th Seattle International Film Festival announced this year’s ShortsFest Jury Award winners. The film is described as the story of “Zurdo who has a a special relationship with his grandmother. Since he went away to study they have lost contact. On the last day of summer Zurdo decides to visit her with the intuition that he might not see her again.”
“FRANCE HA” “UWANTME2KILLHIM?” Among 146 Films on Film Lineup for 2013 Edinburgh International Film Festival
The 67th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) which runs from June 19-30 , 2013, will showcase 146 feature films from 53 countries, including 14 World premieres, 6 international premieres and 10 European premieres.
Tribeca Films Planning Fall 2013 Release for Award Winning Film “THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN”
Tribeca Films is planning a late 2013 theatrical release for Director Felix van Groeningen’s “THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN” which recently played in competition at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, where writers Joos and van Groeningen won Best Screenplay for a Narrative Feature Film and lead actress Veerle Baetens won Best Actress in a Narrative Feature Film. Earlier this year it won the Panorama Audience Award at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.
RIP: Jazz Documentarian Jean Bach “A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM” | VIDEO Dies at 94
Jazz documentarian Jean Bach “A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM,” died on Monday at her home in New York City reports the New York Times. She was 94.
Rapper 50 Cent Documentary HOW TO MAKE MONEY SELLING DRUGS Gets A Release Date
Matthew Cooke’s documentary, HOW TO MAKE MONEY SELLING DRUGS has a release date. The film produced by Bert Marcus and Adrian Grenier. Adrian, Matthew, Bert, Neil Franklin and Barry Cooper; and featuring Russell Simmons, Susan Sarandon, David Simon (creator of “The Wire”), Bobby Carlton, Brian O’Dea, Freeway Rick Ross, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will open in NYC at the IFC CENTER on June 26, with other cities to follow.
FRUITVALE STATION by Ryan Coogler Wins Un Certain Regard AVENIR PRIZE at Cannes Film Festival
FRUITVALE STATION by Ryan Coogler won the AVENIR PRIZE in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. FRUITVALE STATION originally named FRUITVALE won the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award earlier this year at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The film will be released July 26 by The Weinstein Company.
Coen Brothers “INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS” Wins the Grand Prix Award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
The Coen brothers – Ethan COEN and Joel COEN newest film, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS won the Grand Prix Award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR Wins the Palme d’or of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR (La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1 & 2) by Abdellatif Kechiche won the biggest prize – Palme d’or of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
Short Film: Forget Your Cares and Go, “DOWNTOWN” at Cannes Film Festival
by Jaclyn Gramigna
My newest film, “Downtown,” is a registered film in the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival! At a running time of just under 3 minutes, this super short film poses the question, “what if a girl has a very private moment, in a very public place?” Despite its length, “Downtown,” takes its audience on a roller coaster of feelings. Beginning with a touch of confusion (which quickly turns into heated desire) the film challenges its audience’s comfort zone and makes even the most self assured blush.