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World Film Festivals - November 2009

Something for all of us.Aussies at the cinema.

November 30th 2009 04:23
If you want to see the latest Aussie offerings, here's whats on at the cinemas right now. The choices are fantastic from classical to comedy and a road movie with a twist. Ther's even a tearjerker or two and something in there for the family to watch together.

If you want to have a quick look at any of the films websites before making your choice, just click on the links and off you go. If you have any trouble, cut and past into your browser. No better way to get away from the heat this summer!
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National Film and Sound Archive.(Aus)251109

November 30th 2009 01:49
What's On 25 Nov -- 9 Dec 2009

PROJECTING ON THE WALL
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LIVE WEBCAST OF THE GOTHAM INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS(TM)

November 29th 2009 05:35
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, announced today a partnership with Ustream.com to present a live webcast of the 19th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards(tm). The awards show will be streamed live in its entirety to a global audience on Ustream at GOTHAM AWARDS


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ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

November 29th 2009 02:16


Acclaimed Australian film Samson & Delilah has won the Best Feature Film Award at the third annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards, announced tonight on Australia's Gold Coast.
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Bunny and the Bull.

November 28th 2009 04:11
Be judged by Noel Fielding and Paul King in a unique Bunny And The Bull film making competition.


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MAD FOR 9 DVD COMPETITION!

November 27th 2009 03:31
You wanna chance to win 99 DVD's simply by entering which is your favourite Burton film. Ib shouldnt be telling you about this. Makes the odds of me winning even less than usual, but hey!

Good luck! If you win I am amiable to accepting gifts
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The French Kissers Nominated for Prix Louis Delluc Best First Film

November 26th 2009 03:00
Nominations for the 2009 Prix Louis Delluc were announced at the weekend, including three films scheduled for Australian and New Zealand release by Palace Films: The French Kissers, Welcome and I'm Glad My Mother is Alive.

Riad Sattouf's debut feature The French Kissers has been nominated for the Louis Delluc prize for Best First Film. Premièring in the 2009 Cannes Film Festival Directors Fortnight, The French Kissers is a comedy about a pair of teens who are doing their best to get through adolescence, and the trials and tribulations of high school life, unscathed.
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This week at the movies with Rooftop!

November 25th 2009 02:50
SMALL CHANGE
New 35mm Print of Truffaut's Beloved Classic
In One-Week Engagement at IFC Center
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'SPAARTAN AWARD' WINNER ANNOUNCED!

November 24th 2009 05:26
2009 DigiSPAA Digital Feature Film Competition - Khoa Do, Producer & Director of Missing Water
Missing Water

The winner of the prestigious 'SPAARTAN Award' for the 2009 DigiSPAA Feature Film Competition, sponsored by Movie Network Channels, was announced today at the Screen Producers Association of Australia's (SPAA) annual conference.
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AFI Nominations(Aust)

November 23rd 2009 03:57


The nominatons for this years Australian Film Industry Awards are in and in recognition of the high quality of films coming out of Australia over the past 12 months, the nominations list for best picture has been expanded from 4 to 6. But for some strange reason, the Australian Film Institute doesn't feel that the direction or the acting was a key component as none of the other categories were deemed worthy of the same distinction.
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DOHA TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION INITIATIVES

November 22nd 2009 06:14
Doha Tribeca Film Festival Labs for Screenwriters and Directors Set to Launch in 2010 as aspiring Filmmakers in Doha and New York Begin Cross-Festival Exchange

The Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) today announced plans for a sweeping, series of year-round educational programs that will dramatically expand on the Festival's existing efforts to discover and support emerging filmmakers and to build a film industry in Qatar over the long term. DTFF revealed details of the programs at a panel devoted to nine Qataris who created one-minute films this past summer as part of a DTFF workshop on the craft of filmmaking.
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British Independant Film Festival Noms.

November 21st 2009 04:40
From Soho House in London where the nominations and jury members the 12th British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced.

A record number of films were submitted this year, with the pre-selection committee viewing over 200 films. A highlight from the nominations is the very strong debut director category.
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IF AWARDS ANNOUNCED.

November 21st 2009 02:55
Thursday night saw the announcement of the 2009 If Awards at Sydneys Luna Park to end the first day of the SPAA (Screen Producers Associationof Australia) conference.

Samson and Delilah an unconventional love story set in outback Australia turned out to be the biggest success story of recent years taking home the top 5 Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Script as well as Best Music.
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Submit to ROOFTOP!

November 20th 2009 03:54
Rooftop Films is currently accepting submissions for the 2010 Summer Series. In May 2010 they begin celebrating year 14 of bringing the best underground films in the world outdoors and to the rooftops of New York. Submit your films and videos now and participate in one of the most unforgettable, unique, filmmaker-friendly, independent film events in the world. You can submit directly by downloading the submission form or you can submit via Without A Box.

Submit your films before December 5th and the early submission fee is just $9 (just $4 if you are a member of WAB*). Plus, everyone who submits will receive TWO free tickets to a regularly priced Rooftop Films screening (an $18 value). Submitting your film early costs even less than buying the tickets, so send in your work now and save.
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And then there were two.

November 19th 2009 03:32

The Grand Finalists for the 2009 DigiSPAA Feature Film Competition are:

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Canada International Film Festival

November 18th 2009 03:02

The Canada International Film Festival brings the best of world cinema to Canada and plays an important role in maintaining and further enriching its film culture accepting films and screenplays of any type, in any genre.

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10th Lake Placid plans underway.

November 17th 2009 02:59


The Adirondack Film Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce that plans are underway to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Lake Placid Film Forum.
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POPCORN TAXI PRESENTS…

November 11th 2009 12:00
THE MOST SHOCKING FILM EVER TO SCREEN AT CANNES… LARS VON TRIER’S “ANTICHRIST” (UNCENSORED AND UNCUT)

Popcorn Taxi is proud to present the premiere screening of “Antichrist” – followed by an exclusive Q&A with the film’s controversial writer-director, Lars von Trier (Manderlay, Dogville, Dancer in the Dark, Breaking the Waves, The Idiots), live from Denmark.
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FRIDAY NIGHT BATTLEZONE

November 10th 2009 11:17
IT’S ON!

Coming soon - a new Friday night season of double punches and big screen knockouts. Click on the dates below to purchase advance tickets online.
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THIS WEEKEND - BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL.

November 9th 2009 14:00
Celebrating the humble bicycle in all its wheeled and wonderful forms, the festival travels to 37 cities worldwide and showcases global cycling culture through five days of art, music and film in Sydney.

The three-day film programme (Nov 13-15 at Chauvel) is the centerpiece of the festival, with brand new short and feature films from the US, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Canada, Japan and Switzerland. Over the years, the festival has featured the work of established artists such as Jorgen Leth, Mike Mills and Michel Gondry, as well as a host of talented newcomers, and 2009 is no different.
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NEW SHORT FILM PROGRAMS FROM METRO SCREEN

November 9th 2009 10:21
SUPPORTED BY SCREEN AUSTRALIA.

Metro Screen in Sydney has partnered with Screen Australia and Screen NSW (formerly NSW Film and Television Office) to provide short film opportunities to develop and nurture new and established talent in NSW.These three new initiatives will provide 14 filmmakers with the opportunity to develop their stories and skills.
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