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World Film Festivals - June 2010

Marmaduke Trailer

June 30th 2010 18:06
Marmaduke, the world’s most lovable Great Dane, leaps from comic strip fame (appearing in 600 newspapers in over 20 countries) to big screen stardom. In this family comedy event, the super-sized, ultra-awkward lap dog is living the good life with the Winslow family, including beleaguered dad Phil, Phil’s wife Debbie, their three children, and feline pal Carlos. But when Phil uproots the clan from Kansas to California, Marmaduke finds his life turned upside-down. He must navigate the volatile Mutts vs. Pedigrees turf wars, woo the purebred of his dreams, and overcome a fall from grace from his new four-legged friends and his much put-upon family.



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Academy Invites 135 to Membership

June 30th 2010 06:02
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 135 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2010 to the Academy’s roster of voting members.


“The work of these individuals has been appreciated by moviegoers all around the world,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “The Academy is proud to invite each and every one of them


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FREE Summer Movies in Toronto!

June 30th 2010 05:07
In partnership with TIFF, the Toronto Entertainment District is hosting FREE Summer Movie Nights every Wednesday at 9pm in Metro Square from June 30 – September 1st. Check out the weekly movie schedule and trailers below.


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Australian children’s content focus at MIPCOM 2010

June 30th 2010 04:15
Screen Australia will host a targeted matchmaking event for Australian and international delegates at MIPCOM 2010 in Cannes, France.

Screen Australia will select 10 Australian children’s content producers attending MIPCOM to engage in introductory meetings with overseas broadcasters, co-producers and distributors to further develop their projects. Participants will have meetings with carefully matched international executives. The event will be hosted at the Screen Australia stand on Tuesday 5 October 2010.
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BEV entry calls

June 29th 2010 14:39
There are TWO new promising opportunities to get your films shown - Salon des Refusés is a new celebration of filmmakers frustrated by rejection from festivals and they want your short films! And The Athena Film Festival is looking for films about women from all over the world.


The Athena Film Festival - CALL FOR ENTRIES
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WINNERS AT 64th EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL

June 29th 2010 05:27
Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 June... The Edinburgh International Film Festival announced the winners in the six competition categories for feature films at an Awards Ceremony prior to the Closing Gala of the world premiere of THIRD STAR.

The awards were presented by EIFF Artistic Director Hannah McGill and Patrons Tilda Swinton and Seamus McGarvey on the penultimate day of the Festival at Cineworld.
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Cohen, Mischer to Produce 83rd Academy Awards®

June 29th 2010 04:57
Academy Award®-winning producer Bruce Cohen and acclaimed television producer/director Don Mischer will produce the 83rd Academy Awards telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced this evening. Mischer will also serve as the telecast’s director. This will be the first involvement with the Oscar® telecast for both men, though the two worked together on the Academy’s inaugural Governors Awards event in November of 2010.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic that Bruce and Don have accepted my invitation to produce and direct the 83rd Academy Awards telecast,” said Sherak. “Their work in producing the Academy’s inaugural Governors Awards was exceptional and I am confident they will bring their creative vision and extraordinary talent to produce/direct a most memorable Oscar show.”
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Sydney Underground is back!

June 28th 2010 07:29
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

SUFF is calling out to all filmmakers: If you are an independent, new or emerging filmmaker we strongly encourage you to submit your work now! This is the final month for entries with the deadline closing this Friday 25 June 2010! Make sure your entries are post-marked by this date – no exceptions!
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Mobile Screenfest deadline!

June 28th 2010 07:06
Mobile Screenfest, the first of its kind Australian mobile phone film and photography contest has confirmed that all finalist entries will be screened on the 21st September 2010 at the Factory Theatre in Sydney in partnership with The Sydney Fringe.


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2010 ASTANA INTERNATIONAL ACTION FILM FESTIVAL

June 26th 2010 05:52
The Astana International Action Film Festival have announced the kick off of its first annual event, which will take place June 27-July 1, 2010 in Astana City, Kazakhstan.

Organized by renowned film director and producer Timur Bekmambetov the festival aims to bring the Asian and Western film markets together, showcasing a unique lineup of full-length action films along with a diverse forum of feature discussions from Academy Award® nominated producers, as well as a broad range of international filmmakers.
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2010 ASTANA INTERNATIONAL ACTION FILM FESTIVAL

June 26th 2010 05:50
The Astana International Action Film Festival have announced the kick off of its first annual event, which will take place June 27-July 1, 2010 in Astana City, Kazakhstan.

Organized by renowned film director and producer Timur Bekmambetov the festival aims to bring the Asian and Western film markets together, showcasing a unique lineup of full-length action films along with a diverse forum of feature discussions from Academy Award® nominated producers, as well as a broad range of international filmmakers.
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Sydney Film Festival 2010 Dendy & CRC Award Winners

June 26th 2010 05:22
The winners in the 2010 Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films and the CRC Awards were recently announced at the closing night of the Sydney Film Festival.

Winner of the Dendy Award Best Live Action Short was 'The Kiss', directed by Ashlee Page and produced by Sonya Humphrey.
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SPLICE 2010 - Trailer.

June 25th 2010 06:45
What would you get if you crossed the genes of a human, a fish and a bird? You would probably get something like the strangely beautiful Dren who comes to the shadowy forefront in the brand new UK film Vincenzo ‘Cube’ Natali’s Splice.

Clive and Elsa are young, brilliant and ambitious. The new animal species they engineered have made them rebel superstars of the scientific world. In secret, they introduce human DNA into the experiment. The result is something that is greater than the sum of its parts: a female animal-human hybrid that may be a step up on the evolutionary ladder.
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Screen Australia open for co-production business

June 25th 2010 06:29
Screen Australia today released draft guidelines for the International Co-production Program that incorporate a number of changes aimed at increasing flexibility.


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Industry Party NYC - This Friday...

June 23rd 2010 18:04
Just a quick reminder that this Summer's Film Industry Bash is Friday at 9pm. If you've already RSVP'd, you're all set - but if you have yet to get on the guest list, now is the time!

Filmmakers, actors, casting directors, agents, writers and industry professionals are dusting off their business cards for the networking event of the year. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to drink, mingle and bowl with New York's brightest rising stars


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Film Festival for Youngsters Returns Bigger and Better in 2010

June 23rd 2010 07:06
TRANSLINK Cine Sparks, Australia's foremost film festival for young people will return in 2010 with more free film screenings and activities for children and their families than ever before.

Running from Tuesday 27 July to Friday 6 August, TransLink Cine Sparks, which forms part of Queensland’s premier screen culture event – the St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival – will present a diverse programme of short, feature and documentary films designed to inspire, educate and entertain young minds.
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Review – LOU 2010

June 23rd 2010 05:51
RELEASE DATE : 17th June 2010

RUNNING TIME: 87 mins
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Looking for a film job?

June 23rd 2010 05:21
Here's just a sample of whats out there at the moment in the Australian Film Industry. Some are paid, some are not, but if you want to get a start look here!

A link to more jobs can be found at the bottom of the page.
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Looking for a film job?

June 23rd 2010 05:20
Here's just a sample of whats out there at the moment in the Australian Film Industry. Some are paid, some are not, but if you want to get a start look here!

A link to more jobs can be found at the bottom of the page.
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RUNAWAYS at Popcorn Taxi!

June 23rd 2010 04:26



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11TH Annual Golden Trailer Awards - THE HORSEMAN wins!

June 22nd 2010 06:25
Writer/director Steven Kastrissios’ debut feature THE HORSEMAN recently picked up the Award for “Best International Thriller/ Horror trailer” at the 11th Annual Golden Trailer Awards, beating stiff competition from Lars Von Trier’s ANTI-CHRIST. The trailer was produced by Hammer Creative and commissioned by the film’s sales company, Media 8 Entertainment, both based in Los Angeles.


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ADG Award 2010- Call

June 22nd 2010 06:13
The ADG Awards celebrate the creative achievement of directors in film, television and new media platforms.

The 2010 ADG awards are now open for entry. We will be accepting entries via the Without a Box website. Please follow the link below to submit your entry.
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Heartbeats wins the Sydney Film Prize at the 2010 Sydney Film Festival

June 20th 2010 05:46
Sydney Film Festival Jury President, Jan Chapman today announced Heartbeats as the winner of the 2010 Sydney Film Prize at the State Theatre during the closing gala of the Festival.

“The Sydney Film Prize is awarded to Heartbeats directed by Xavier Dolan.
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"Movie Nights at Britt"

June 19th 2010 05:38
Britt Festivals and AIFF Present "Movie Nights at Britt"
Four Films Under the Stars at the Acclaimed Outdoor Music Venue

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Cheffield DocFest deadline looming.

June 19th 2010 05:26
FILM PROGRAMME SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY 30 JUNE

Sheffield Doc/Fest has received even more submissions than last year. With so many films coming through the door they are extending film submissions for the Sheffield Doc/Fest 2010 film programme to Wednesday 30 June.
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SUMMER CODA release October!

June 18th 2010 05:43
The long awaited directorial debut from Richard Gray, SUMMER CODA is confirmed to release nationally in cinemas on October 21.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the orange groves of Mildura along the Murray River, SUMMER CODA is a refreshing romance starring Rachael Taylor (Transformers, Bottle Shock, Cedar Boys) and Alex Dimitriades (Head On, La Spagnola), plus a stellar supporting cast including Susie Porter, Jacki Weaver, Nathan Phillips, Angus Sampson and Cassandra Magrath.
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Sandlfy ready to launch Sat 19th June

June 18th 2010 05:37
The full programme for the 2010 Sandfly Festival is now online

The quality of all the films this year was very impressive and Sandfly have chosen a mix of films that will entertain, provoke and inform all while showing off the great art of film-making.
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Night of Horror 2011 call!

June 18th 2010 05:31
A Night of Horror International Film Festival announces its official call for entries today. The festival, which is now in its fifth year, is accepting feature films, shorts, music videos, and screenplays for the 2011 event.

What began as an idea for a one-night only screening (hence the festival’s name) now spans for 10 days. The 2010 festival showcased 16 feature films and over 50 short films and music videos, along with hosting parties, filmmaking forums, and a screenplay competition.
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GRAPHIC CALL FOR ENTRIES

June 17th 2010 05:19
Hackett Films, Sydney Opera House and Screen NSW launch competition to find graphic storytellers

Hackett Films, along with Australia’s most iconic artistic hub, the Sydney Opera House and Screen NSW are today launching an international search for the best graphic storytellers, as part of the Sydney Opera House’s inaugural GRAPHIC festival.
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2010 Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund

June 16th 2010 05:17
The Tribeca Film Institute and Gucci have announced the recipients selected for the 2010 Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund which provides finishing finances to domestic and international documentary filmmakers with feature-length films that document pressing social issues of immediate and historical significance. In the third year of the fund, seven projects have been selected from 390 submissions from 23 countries to receive a total of $100,000, to be administered by the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI).

The projects were selected by a committee consisting of Diana Barrett, Liz Garbus, Simon Kilmurry, Trevor Neilson, and Mariane Pearl who chose the recipients from finalists previously selected by TFI.
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ARAB Film Festival 2010

June 16th 2010 05:13
Holdd onto your shoes Australia because it’s just two weeks until the opening of the 2010 Arab Film Festival! Opening in Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre on 1 July, the festival will travel to Melbourne (9-11 July), Canberra (15-18 July), Adelaide (24-25 July) and Brisbane (30-31 July).

Action-packed drama, documentary, thrillers, animation and shorts – once again the Festival program is packed with fresh stories from across the Arab world.
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Chicago Summer Series (internships as well)

June 8th 2010 05:17
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, brings the best in international cinema to Chicago through its year-round programming and events. In collaboration with the Chicago Cultural Center and our international and cultural partners throughout the city, we are pleased to host FREE public film screenings at our 7th annual International Summer Screenings Program.

This weekly film series, running May 5 - September 8, showcases nineteen films from around the world every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm and select Saturday matinees at 2:00pm


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Who killed Chea Vichea banned in Cambodia!

June 8th 2010 04:42
The Cambodian government has banned the acclaimed documentary Who Killed Chea Vichea?, U.S. director Bradley Cox's film that investigates the mysterious 2004 assassination of Chea Vichea, one of Cambodia's most influential union leader who spent years fighting for increased wages and improved working conditions for the nation's 300,000 garment workers. The movie, which had its European premiere last month at the Cannes Independent Film Festival, has received accolades from festivals around the world and was named one of Amnesty International's Top Ten Movies That Matter.

In May, in honor of International Labor Day, trade unionists attempted to hold the film's Cambodian premiere at the very location where Vichea was murdered, but riot police raided the scene, and dismantled and seized the screens. The Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, immediately declared the film an illegal import and announced that it intends to prevent any screenings "wherever they are held." Asserts one of the premiere's organizers, "If the authorities acted like this, it means that some officials could have been involved in Chea Vichea's murder."
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Underground Call Out 2010

June 8th 2010 04:10
The deadlines for the 2009 Sydney Underground Film Festival are fast approaching! So, filmmakers everywhere are invited to submit their feature length, short or documentary films as we continue to seek out new and exciting underground film talent.

Promoting innovation and fearless filmmaking in all its forms, SUFF believes there is a great need to create awareness of the endless possibilities of film, inside and outside of the established industry. For us, the word ‘underground’ can best be defined as a subversive spirit, reacting against conservatism and formulaic filmmaking practices.
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BEVERLY HILLS FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL

June 7th 2010 06:01
The Beverly Hills Film, Television & New Media Festival is proud to announce its dates, October 21-24, 2010 in Beverly Hills, CA.

CALL FOR ENTRIES:
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Edinburgh FF lineup.

June 7th 2010 05:42
At a press conference at Filmhouse in Edinburgh on Tuesday, Artistic Director Hannah McGill announced the full programme details for the 64th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).

This year the Festival, which runs from 16 - 27 June, will host twenty-two World premieres, and twelve International premieres. The Closing Night Gala will be the World premiere of THIRD STAR, a British tragi-comic buddy film by newcomer Hattie Dalton, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (FOUR LIONS), Tom Burke (DONKEY PUNCH), JJ Feild (CENTURION) and Adam Robertson. The EIFF also looks forward to welcoming back the director of the previously announced Opening Gala, THE ILLUSIONIST, Sylvain Chomet as well as three of its four Patrons, Sir Sean Connery, Tilda Swinton and Seamus McGarvey.
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SFF first weekender.

June 5th 2010 05:39
Day Four of the Sydney Film Festival and already audiences are discovering how many screenings are already selling out at a remarkable rate.

Every evening the State Theatre plays host to one of the films in competition and this evening’s screening is THE TREE, about a young girl who believes that her father whispers to her through the leaves of her favourite tree. A daring concept from this Australian/French co-production that is surprisingly believable, the film screens at 6:30 tonight at Sydney’s STATE THEATRE before one final screening Sunday at 10am.
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FCCA Awards for Australian Film

June 5th 2010 05:17
Both nominees and winners in the 2009 FCCA Awards for Australian Film have been announced.. Australian films eligible for the FCCA awards are those which have had a theatrical or public screening between January 2009 and December 2009. All members of the circle vote for the awards except in the case of the two documentary categories, where a specialist jury views all eligible documentaries. The Critics Circle also votes in two categories for International releases, Best Foreign Film and Best Foreign Film in English.

FCCA President Paul Remati said: "2009 has been both a rewarding and challenging year for Australian film. Film remains a very powerful medium for artistic expression and we see Australian film as a key driver in our developing our national identity....Unfortunately primarily due to the GFC, the Film Critic's Circle of Australia has been unable to hold its prestigious awards event ceremony. Our membership, made up of Australia's national professional film critics have voted and we are very pleased to be able to announce the winners of the 2009 FCCA awards."
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Academy Library Celebrates New Collections

June 5th 2010 04:59
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Margaret Herrick Library celebrated the acquisition of 12 unique and outstanding collections on Wednesday, May 19. Academy officers and governors joined donors and others affiliated with the materials at an evening reception at the Library, where selected items from each collection were on display.

“The Academy’s Herrick Library is home to an undeniably unique and important treasure trove of materials,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “The collections being celebrated at this event are fascinating and valuable additions to the Library, each exceptional in its own way.”
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SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT 2010

June 3rd 2010 02:01

It seems that every three or four years the unpredictable Sydney weather tries to put a dampener on the opening night of the Sydney Film Festival, but despite the chill in the air and the impending rain nothing could deter the faithful from turning up to celebrate the World Premiere of Shirley Barrett’s latest film SOUTH OF SOLITARY starring Miranda and Barry Otto.

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