As moral issues fill our news feeds and we ponder whether we are consistent or hypocritical in our positions on them, “The Square,” winner of the Palme d’Or at the Film Festival in Cannes this year and top pick for best foreign-language film at 2018’s Oscars, is of more than entertainment interest. This black comedy, in which a well-heeled art gallery director, Christian, faces a series of moral posers, is about us. It is art imitating life. In the film, situations, such as encountering a woman begging outside a 7-Eleven, seem simple enough to address. But they become more complicated.
- 12/5/2017
- by Ingrid Newkirk
- The Wrap
Demi Lovato is no stranger to experimenting with the latest trends on the red carpet. The singer attended the Grammy’s in a barely there Julien McDonald dress, she wowed at the 2017 Time 100 Gala in a sequin plunging Zuhair Murad gown, and most recently she turned heads in an off-the-shoulder jumpsuit at the Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes. Lovato’s Self Portrait monochrome jumpsuit takes a hit at two major trends as it features a frilled deconstructed top paired with sleek wide-leg culottes.
The deconstructed top trend is a more experimental take on your classic button-down. Designers are adding asymmetric necklines,...
The deconstructed top trend is a more experimental take on your classic button-down. Designers are adding asymmetric necklines,...
- 6/21/2017
- by Briana Draguca
- PEOPLE.com
Read More: Why You Should Care About Paramount's Distribution Experiment (Podcast) The latest major player in the world of online streaming is Paramount, who has just announced that the Paramount Vault will offer over 100 titles from their collection that are free to stream via their YouTube channel. Though many of the titles read a bit like bargain-bin picks, the channel also includes critically lauded films like "The Devil and Miss Jones," "Margot at the Wedding," and "Love Streams." Here are all of the films on the Paramount Vault channel available to stream in their entirety, including Indiewire's picks on what not to miss. Comedy"Funny About Love" (1990) "A New Life" (1988) "A New Kind of Love" (1963) "Serving Sara" (2002) "The Busy Body" (1967) "Festival in Cannes" (2001) Indiewire Pick: "Margot At the Wedding" (2007)In "Margot at the Wedding," Noah...
- 10/9/2015
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
Actor and director who brought dark good looks and a commanding presence to his roles
Austrian by birth, Swiss by circumstance and international by reputation, Maximilian Schell, who has died aged 83, was a distinguished actor, director, writer and producer. However, he will be best remembered as an actor, especially for his Oscar-winning performance in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) – an early highlight among scores of television and movie appearances. He also directed opera, worked tirelessly in the theatre and made six feature films, including Marlene (1984) - a tantalising portrait of Dietrich, his co-star in Judgment, who is heard being interviewed but not seen, except in movie extracts.
Schell courted controversy and much of his work, including The Pedestrian (1973), dealt with the second world war, its attendant crimes and the notion of collective guilt. In 1990, when he was offered a special award for his contributions to German film, he refused to accept it.
Austrian by birth, Swiss by circumstance and international by reputation, Maximilian Schell, who has died aged 83, was a distinguished actor, director, writer and producer. However, he will be best remembered as an actor, especially for his Oscar-winning performance in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) – an early highlight among scores of television and movie appearances. He also directed opera, worked tirelessly in the theatre and made six feature films, including Marlene (1984) - a tantalising portrait of Dietrich, his co-star in Judgment, who is heard being interviewed but not seen, except in movie extracts.
Schell courted controversy and much of his work, including The Pedestrian (1973), dealt with the second world war, its attendant crimes and the notion of collective guilt. In 1990, when he was offered a special award for his contributions to German film, he refused to accept it.
- 2/3/2014
- by Brian Baxter
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s definitely the year of the zombies.
After “Warm Bodies” and “World War Z,” a fun zombie comedy sneaks into the theaters with “Detention of the Dead.”
This is a small budget zombie indie film that is a cross between “The Breakfast Club” and “Shaun of the Dead.” It follows a group of high school students stuck in detention as the zombie infection spreads outside the hall.
Latino-Review caught up with “Detention of the Dead” director Alex Craig Mann in person to discuss about the approach with the John Hughes-like story and the traditional slow moving zombie hoard. Mann also even discussed a little about possibly adapting it into a television project.
“Detention of the Dead” is in select theaters today. It is now available on-demand and digitally purchas on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes and Xbox 360.
Read the full interview transcript below:
Latino-Review: Where did you get the...
After “Warm Bodies” and “World War Z,” a fun zombie comedy sneaks into the theaters with “Detention of the Dead.”
This is a small budget zombie indie film that is a cross between “The Breakfast Club” and “Shaun of the Dead.” It follows a group of high school students stuck in detention as the zombie infection spreads outside the hall.
Latino-Review caught up with “Detention of the Dead” director Alex Craig Mann in person to discuss about the approach with the John Hughes-like story and the traditional slow moving zombie hoard. Mann also even discussed a little about possibly adapting it into a television project.
“Detention of the Dead” is in select theaters today. It is now available on-demand and digitally purchas on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes and Xbox 360.
Read the full interview transcript below:
Latino-Review: Where did you get the...
- 6/28/2013
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
She’s no stranger to a crazy travel itinerary, and yesterday (May 13) Kirsten Dunst caught a flight at London’s Heathrow International Airport.
The “Crazy/Beautiful” babe looked to be in good spirits as she headed to her gate, on her way to the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Last week, Kirsten was back in the States as she filmed her cameo for the forthcoming “Anchorman 2” in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dunst will be joined by fellow celebrities like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Sacha Baron Cohen who also have bit parts in the much-anticipated comedy.
The “Crazy/Beautiful” babe looked to be in good spirits as she headed to her gate, on her way to the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Last week, Kirsten was back in the States as she filmed her cameo for the forthcoming “Anchorman 2” in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dunst will be joined by fellow celebrities like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Sacha Baron Cohen who also have bit parts in the much-anticipated comedy.
- 5/14/2013
- GossipCenter
Another spin on the classic and truly twisted Edgar Allan Poe tale The Tell Tale Heart will be causing a stir at this year's Cannes Film Market, and we have the trailer and sales art for you right here. Dig it!
From the Press Release
Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven label of Arclight Films, announces the acquisition and release of first-look footage of John La Tier’s inspired directorial debut The Tell Tale Heart starring Rose McGowan (Grindhouse, TVs "Charmed," Jawbreaker, Scream), Peter Bogdanovich ("The Sopranos," Humboldt County, Festival In Cannes, TVs "The Simpsons") and Patrick John Flueger (Footloose, Brothers, TVs "The 4400"). Based on the classic short story of the same name penned by Edgar Allan Poe, America’s first master of horror over 150 years ago, La Tier, who also co-wrote the script, transplants the gloomy Gothic story into vibrant and enchanting modern day New Orleans. Darclight Films will...
From the Press Release
Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven label of Arclight Films, announces the acquisition and release of first-look footage of John La Tier’s inspired directorial debut The Tell Tale Heart starring Rose McGowan (Grindhouse, TVs "Charmed," Jawbreaker, Scream), Peter Bogdanovich ("The Sopranos," Humboldt County, Festival In Cannes, TVs "The Simpsons") and Patrick John Flueger (Footloose, Brothers, TVs "The 4400"). Based on the classic short story of the same name penned by Edgar Allan Poe, America’s first master of horror over 150 years ago, La Tier, who also co-wrote the script, transplants the gloomy Gothic story into vibrant and enchanting modern day New Orleans. Darclight Films will...
- 5/10/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The first person shooter Toxin: Zombie Annihilation can now be downloaded for arcade style zombie action on your Android and iOS devices. The game is based off the upcoming horror film Toxin-3D and will be available for Free on May 1st.
From the Press Release
Disrupted Logic Interactive presents Toxin: Zombie Annihilation for Android and iOS mobile at the Cannes 2013 Film Festival with the release of IndustryWorks Picture’s feature film Toxin-3D. Preview Toxin: Zombie Annihilation’s fast action and intense game play.
Toxin: Zombie Annihilation is a First-Person-Shooter for Android and iOS mobile set in the present day where a rogue military commander has unleashed a toxin on unwitting citizens. The toxin has the deadly power of turning ordinary people into mindless killing machines who are impervious to pain. You are Lt. John Paxton, one of the best the military has ever produced.
From the Press Release
Disrupted Logic Interactive presents Toxin: Zombie Annihilation for Android and iOS mobile at the Cannes 2013 Film Festival with the release of IndustryWorks Picture’s feature film Toxin-3D. Preview Toxin: Zombie Annihilation’s fast action and intense game play.
Toxin: Zombie Annihilation is a First-Person-Shooter for Android and iOS mobile set in the present day where a rogue military commander has unleashed a toxin on unwitting citizens. The toxin has the deadly power of turning ordinary people into mindless killing machines who are impervious to pain. You are Lt. John Paxton, one of the best the military has ever produced.
- 4/23/2013
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
Judd Nelson made his name playing a bad boy as Bender in John Hughes’ 1985 classic The Breakfast Club, and he’s still breaking hearts in his role in the melodramatic new film Just 45 Minutes from Broadway, which opens Oct. 3 in L.A. and Oct. 17 in New York. The movie, directed by independent film stalwart Henry Jaglom (who adopted the film from his stage show of the same name — not the George M. Cohan musical), follows a Yiddish theater family whose internal rivalries come to a head at their home outside New York City. The film creatively intertwines scenes from the stage show,...
- 10/3/2012
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW - Inside Movies
These days there is much going on in African filmmaking. Variety seems to be the only trade which covers the continent in a fairly consistent way. If Ron Burkle succeeds in buying it, there will be more good news coming from the near moribund trade paper. But read this article from August 6-12 on the ongoing activities of these African nations; it's heartening. It includes Tom Twyker's efforts in Nairobi, the Berlin Talent Campus in Durban, American Lee Isaac Chung's Almond Tree in Rwanda (where its Film Festival is currently taking place), Mira Nair's Maisha Film Lab in Kampala, Focus' ongoing shorts production program Africa First.
Locarno Film Festival just awarded cash through its Open Door Film Lab to six west African features out of 12 chosen films from the French speaking sub-Saharan former colonies.
Not covered in the article is The International Emerging Film Talent Association (Iefta) and the Ethiopian Film Initiative (Efi). Three talented young Ethiopian Filmmakers Henok Mebratu, Olisarali Olibui and Yidnekachew Shumete had a once-in a–lifetime experience when they spent a week in Monte Carlo and at the Cannes Film Festival, attending film screenings and premieres, participating in meetings, workshops, and seminars, and being feted at dinners and parties, and presenting their own work. Participants of an educational program sponsored by chosen after a rigorous competition among fellow Ethiopian filmmakers, the trio had the opportunity for the filmmakers to meet a range of influential distributors, sales agents, producers, directors and international film commissioners at the festival, and also for them to be given one-on-one sessions with film institutions, consultants, established producing & co-producing entities, and international distribution companies. I was happy giving them an in-depth tour of the market where we were able to spot the sales agents with interest in African films and to talk with several of them.
Ambassador Tadelech Haile-Michael, a founding member of the Efi in Ethiopia, welcomed the news, calling it a chance to raise the international profile of Ethiopian films. "This is a great opportunity for Ethiopian filmmakers to establish themselves in the international marketplace,” she said. "I am also delighted they will be able to present some images of our beautiful Ethiopian landscapes and culture, and show the rest of the world what an attractive location Ethiopia can be for international filmmakers.”
The filmmakers were selected from a significant group of applicants emerging from Ethiopia’s nascent film community. The criteria for participation mandates that the filmmaker be an Ethiopian national living and working in Ethiopia at least 6 months of the year and have produced or directed one fiction or documentary short or feature film. Prior to the filmmakers’ arrival in Cannes, they stopped in Monte Carlo – the home of the Iefta – for preparation meetings as well as a benefit event, on May 19th, where their films were screened.
"This is the second time the Iefta has brought filmmakers from Ethiopia to Cannes, and we are extremely excited about the caliber of this year's finalists,” says Marco Orsini, current President of the Iefta. “It demonstrates that there is a growing film market and community in Ethiopia that should be taken seriously. We are also very pleased in the partnership we have had with the Ethiopian Film Initiative which provides on the ground training in Addis Ababa and are looking forward to expanding our programs into other parts of the developing world."
Henok Mebratuis an experienced filmmaker and a well-known figure among the Ethiopian creative community. His talents include directing documentaries and teaching media skills. In Cannes he will present a new movie drama he is working on. It tells the story of Kidist and Dawit, who were both raised abroad and whose lives are completely transformed by returning to Ethiopia to say farewell to their dying father.
Olisarali Olibui Tongolu co-produced an award-winning film, "Shooting with the Mursi", which gives an intriguing insider's view of his own tribe. In Cannes he will pitch his next project proposal "My Enemy, My Brother". Filming has already started on this project, which will focus on issues facing neighboring tribes of the Mursi. The themes to be covered include uncontrolled tourism, climate change and land rights.
Yidnekachew Shumete Desalegn is a widely respected film director in Addis Ababa, as well as a cameraman, editor, teacher and scriptwriter. He has worked extensively in both fiction and documentary films. His first feature film "Siryet" (2007), achieved widespread popularity. In Cannes he will pitch his upcoming film "Nishan" or Medal of Honour. It tells the story of Nishan, a young girl, who receives the rare opportunity of a visa to go abroad and change her life for the better. However, perplexing problems soon beset her.
“We’re very proud of our 2012 Ethiopian Film Initiative finalists,” states Mitch Levine, Iefta Executive Consultant. “These filmmakers have demonstrated a passion for their art, excellence in filmmaking and a commitment to the advancement of Ethiopia’s – and Africa’s – filmmaking community. We are thrilled to host them for a week of education, workshops and screenings at the Cannes Film Festival and at the Iefta’s base in Monaco.”
The Iefta and Efi form an international / Ethiopian partnership committed to raising the professional standards of the Ethiopian film industry. The Efi provides capacity building support for Ethiopian documentary and feature film producers and directors as well as encouraging and training local and international entities to use local filmmakers.
The Iefta – through its Global Film Expression and programs like the Ethiopian Film Initative – is dedicated to the discovery, nurture and promotion of filmmakers throughout the developing world. The Iefta has been supporting Emerging talent since 2006 and has been specifically supporting Ethiopian film since 2008.
The VIP fund-raising event was held at a beautiful Belle Époque villa in the heart of Monte Carlo which was covered in an Architectural Digest feature on the Villa Nocturne mansion.
Their experience began in Monte Carlo, the home base of the Iefta, when they attended a Benefit Dinner in their honor at the beautiful Villa Nocturne hosted by Iefta President Marco Orsini. Funders and supporters of the Iefta and Efi program were on hand as well as members of the international press and film industry who came in from Cannes for the event and to meet the filmmakers. Actor Billy Zane (“Titanic”) flew in from the U.S. to support the event and to serve as mentor for the filmmakers. Marco Orsini, President of the Iefta announced that Mr. Zane has joined the organization’s Advisory Board. He also announced that in addition to the focus on Ethiopia (begun in 2008) and its filmmaking community, the Iefta would also be broadening its educational outreach and support to include young emerging talent from other African nations beginning in Sierra Leone. The next day was spent in workshops, and meetings preparing the three for theirtrip to the Festival in Cannes where they were to meet the industry. Veteran Producer Mitch Levine guided them through discussions, trial pitching sessions and filmmaking workshops. That evening at Crem in Monte Carlo, the filmmakers screened their short films, to the public, program supporters, and local Monaco media. Following the screenings Billy Zane led the three in a discussion of their work, their filmmaking vision and the passion for their art, and commitment to the advancement of Ethiopia’s – and Africa’s – filmmaking community. On to Cannes and the 65th Cannes Film Festival where the three were immersed in the industry. From morning to night they traversed the Festival, guided by Mitch Levine. I gave a tour of the market to Henok, Olisarali and Yidney in which we discussed the lack of people of African descent as well as of women in the festival offerings. Olisari belongs to one of many, many tribes in Ethiopia and has traveled extensively in groups making films about aborigines. His next film is My Brother, My Enemy. Yidney has made a film about a young woman. Their representing the unrepresented makes me an enthusiastic supporter of them, the Iefta and of Marco for carrying on his work. They met and spoke with industry professionals such as Co-Director of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey and his team of programmers specializing in Africa; Film Fund representatives from France and Norway whose funding programs specifically benefit the filmmakers’ region; Film Commissioners and Film Festival directors and programmers from Scandinavia, Europe, India, Canada, U.S. and elsewhere to speak about co-production opportunities as well as presenting their work to the public; distributors and acquisition executives who explained what they were looking for from the global marketplace to bring to their countries and audiences; public relations and marketing executives, as well as journalists and many many others. They had numerous opportunities of networking and attending receptions – where the real work of the festival is done – and talked, met and mingled with the world’s film industry. “As a filmmaker from a developing country, I used to wonder how things worked in the developed world,” says Yidnekachew Shumete, “and this trip gave me the inside look and on how industry professionals operate and how I can best use this new knowledge in my career. It was magnificent! It will be interesting to see if things will be the same when I get back home?” “I can simply say that these were the most efficient six days for my career,” says Henok Mebratu. “The experience has completely raised my confidence in the contexts of developing my work and pitching, selling, marketing and showing my films. Now, better knowing how the film industry works, I can upgrade my products to meet international standards.” “This trip to Monaco and Cannes was very impressive,” states Olisarali Olibui. “I have travelled to a lot of festivals, but I have never seen this type of program with all the workshops, seminars, and meetings for a filmmaker. I have learned a lot about distribution, co-productions, etc. As an indigenous person - I can now be instrumental in helping other indigenous filmmakers. It was so amazing. I appreciate the Efi and Iefta efforts - and for selecting my projects and me!! It was very strong work, and was much more than just an organized visit - but provided me with education, training and important contacts. I am looking forward to what the future will bring for this program and for me.” Ambassador Tadelech Haile-Michael, a founding member of the Efi in Ethiopia, says, “I want to underline the unique opportunities brought to the Ethiopian filmmakers and the Efi by the Monaco and Cannes visit and that it is now up to them to pursue their contacts. This was a special new experience both for the filmmakers and myself and we all benefited. Billy Zane’s participation and the commitment and kindness of the people working with Iefta was so touching it has inspired me to work more to strengthen our common dream of the Efi. Meeting heads ofinstitutions, film commissions, fund providers, film school directors and instructors and other different role players that can become Efi partners and help support in the creation of a film fund and/or a film school to benefit our emerging filmmakers was incredibly valuable.”...
Locarno Film Festival just awarded cash through its Open Door Film Lab to six west African features out of 12 chosen films from the French speaking sub-Saharan former colonies.
Not covered in the article is The International Emerging Film Talent Association (Iefta) and the Ethiopian Film Initiative (Efi). Three talented young Ethiopian Filmmakers Henok Mebratu, Olisarali Olibui and Yidnekachew Shumete had a once-in a–lifetime experience when they spent a week in Monte Carlo and at the Cannes Film Festival, attending film screenings and premieres, participating in meetings, workshops, and seminars, and being feted at dinners and parties, and presenting their own work. Participants of an educational program sponsored by chosen after a rigorous competition among fellow Ethiopian filmmakers, the trio had the opportunity for the filmmakers to meet a range of influential distributors, sales agents, producers, directors and international film commissioners at the festival, and also for them to be given one-on-one sessions with film institutions, consultants, established producing & co-producing entities, and international distribution companies. I was happy giving them an in-depth tour of the market where we were able to spot the sales agents with interest in African films and to talk with several of them.
Ambassador Tadelech Haile-Michael, a founding member of the Efi in Ethiopia, welcomed the news, calling it a chance to raise the international profile of Ethiopian films. "This is a great opportunity for Ethiopian filmmakers to establish themselves in the international marketplace,” she said. "I am also delighted they will be able to present some images of our beautiful Ethiopian landscapes and culture, and show the rest of the world what an attractive location Ethiopia can be for international filmmakers.”
The filmmakers were selected from a significant group of applicants emerging from Ethiopia’s nascent film community. The criteria for participation mandates that the filmmaker be an Ethiopian national living and working in Ethiopia at least 6 months of the year and have produced or directed one fiction or documentary short or feature film. Prior to the filmmakers’ arrival in Cannes, they stopped in Monte Carlo – the home of the Iefta – for preparation meetings as well as a benefit event, on May 19th, where their films were screened.
"This is the second time the Iefta has brought filmmakers from Ethiopia to Cannes, and we are extremely excited about the caliber of this year's finalists,” says Marco Orsini, current President of the Iefta. “It demonstrates that there is a growing film market and community in Ethiopia that should be taken seriously. We are also very pleased in the partnership we have had with the Ethiopian Film Initiative which provides on the ground training in Addis Ababa and are looking forward to expanding our programs into other parts of the developing world."
Henok Mebratuis an experienced filmmaker and a well-known figure among the Ethiopian creative community. His talents include directing documentaries and teaching media skills. In Cannes he will present a new movie drama he is working on. It tells the story of Kidist and Dawit, who were both raised abroad and whose lives are completely transformed by returning to Ethiopia to say farewell to their dying father.
Olisarali Olibui Tongolu co-produced an award-winning film, "Shooting with the Mursi", which gives an intriguing insider's view of his own tribe. In Cannes he will pitch his next project proposal "My Enemy, My Brother". Filming has already started on this project, which will focus on issues facing neighboring tribes of the Mursi. The themes to be covered include uncontrolled tourism, climate change and land rights.
Yidnekachew Shumete Desalegn is a widely respected film director in Addis Ababa, as well as a cameraman, editor, teacher and scriptwriter. He has worked extensively in both fiction and documentary films. His first feature film "Siryet" (2007), achieved widespread popularity. In Cannes he will pitch his upcoming film "Nishan" or Medal of Honour. It tells the story of Nishan, a young girl, who receives the rare opportunity of a visa to go abroad and change her life for the better. However, perplexing problems soon beset her.
“We’re very proud of our 2012 Ethiopian Film Initiative finalists,” states Mitch Levine, Iefta Executive Consultant. “These filmmakers have demonstrated a passion for their art, excellence in filmmaking and a commitment to the advancement of Ethiopia’s – and Africa’s – filmmaking community. We are thrilled to host them for a week of education, workshops and screenings at the Cannes Film Festival and at the Iefta’s base in Monaco.”
The Iefta and Efi form an international / Ethiopian partnership committed to raising the professional standards of the Ethiopian film industry. The Efi provides capacity building support for Ethiopian documentary and feature film producers and directors as well as encouraging and training local and international entities to use local filmmakers.
The Iefta – through its Global Film Expression and programs like the Ethiopian Film Initative – is dedicated to the discovery, nurture and promotion of filmmakers throughout the developing world. The Iefta has been supporting Emerging talent since 2006 and has been specifically supporting Ethiopian film since 2008.
The VIP fund-raising event was held at a beautiful Belle Époque villa in the heart of Monte Carlo which was covered in an Architectural Digest feature on the Villa Nocturne mansion.
Their experience began in Monte Carlo, the home base of the Iefta, when they attended a Benefit Dinner in their honor at the beautiful Villa Nocturne hosted by Iefta President Marco Orsini. Funders and supporters of the Iefta and Efi program were on hand as well as members of the international press and film industry who came in from Cannes for the event and to meet the filmmakers. Actor Billy Zane (“Titanic”) flew in from the U.S. to support the event and to serve as mentor for the filmmakers. Marco Orsini, President of the Iefta announced that Mr. Zane has joined the organization’s Advisory Board. He also announced that in addition to the focus on Ethiopia (begun in 2008) and its filmmaking community, the Iefta would also be broadening its educational outreach and support to include young emerging talent from other African nations beginning in Sierra Leone. The next day was spent in workshops, and meetings preparing the three for theirtrip to the Festival in Cannes where they were to meet the industry. Veteran Producer Mitch Levine guided them through discussions, trial pitching sessions and filmmaking workshops. That evening at Crem in Monte Carlo, the filmmakers screened their short films, to the public, program supporters, and local Monaco media. Following the screenings Billy Zane led the three in a discussion of their work, their filmmaking vision and the passion for their art, and commitment to the advancement of Ethiopia’s – and Africa’s – filmmaking community. On to Cannes and the 65th Cannes Film Festival where the three were immersed in the industry. From morning to night they traversed the Festival, guided by Mitch Levine. I gave a tour of the market to Henok, Olisarali and Yidney in which we discussed the lack of people of African descent as well as of women in the festival offerings. Olisari belongs to one of many, many tribes in Ethiopia and has traveled extensively in groups making films about aborigines. His next film is My Brother, My Enemy. Yidney has made a film about a young woman. Their representing the unrepresented makes me an enthusiastic supporter of them, the Iefta and of Marco for carrying on his work. They met and spoke with industry professionals such as Co-Director of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey and his team of programmers specializing in Africa; Film Fund representatives from France and Norway whose funding programs specifically benefit the filmmakers’ region; Film Commissioners and Film Festival directors and programmers from Scandinavia, Europe, India, Canada, U.S. and elsewhere to speak about co-production opportunities as well as presenting their work to the public; distributors and acquisition executives who explained what they were looking for from the global marketplace to bring to their countries and audiences; public relations and marketing executives, as well as journalists and many many others. They had numerous opportunities of networking and attending receptions – where the real work of the festival is done – and talked, met and mingled with the world’s film industry. “As a filmmaker from a developing country, I used to wonder how things worked in the developed world,” says Yidnekachew Shumete, “and this trip gave me the inside look and on how industry professionals operate and how I can best use this new knowledge in my career. It was magnificent! It will be interesting to see if things will be the same when I get back home?” “I can simply say that these were the most efficient six days for my career,” says Henok Mebratu. “The experience has completely raised my confidence in the contexts of developing my work and pitching, selling, marketing and showing my films. Now, better knowing how the film industry works, I can upgrade my products to meet international standards.” “This trip to Monaco and Cannes was very impressive,” states Olisarali Olibui. “I have travelled to a lot of festivals, but I have never seen this type of program with all the workshops, seminars, and meetings for a filmmaker. I have learned a lot about distribution, co-productions, etc. As an indigenous person - I can now be instrumental in helping other indigenous filmmakers. It was so amazing. I appreciate the Efi and Iefta efforts - and for selecting my projects and me!! It was very strong work, and was much more than just an organized visit - but provided me with education, training and important contacts. I am looking forward to what the future will bring for this program and for me.” Ambassador Tadelech Haile-Michael, a founding member of the Efi in Ethiopia, says, “I want to underline the unique opportunities brought to the Ethiopian filmmakers and the Efi by the Monaco and Cannes visit and that it is now up to them to pursue their contacts. This was a special new experience both for the filmmakers and myself and we all benefited. Billy Zane’s participation and the commitment and kindness of the people working with Iefta was so touching it has inspired me to work more to strengthen our common dream of the Efi. Meeting heads ofinstitutions, film commissions, fund providers, film school directors and instructors and other different role players that can become Efi partners and help support in the creation of a film fund and/or a film school to benefit our emerging filmmakers was incredibly valuable.”...
- 8/10/2012
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Rebecca Daly has joined the acclaimed line-up of women filmmakers celebrated at Cannes this year after her debut The Other Side of Sleep drew praise from critics everywhere. Her dark minimalist thriller premiered on the Croisette on Friday evening, where she was championed by the award-winning New Zealand director of The Piano, Jane Campion. The film was developed with the Irish Film Board over four years and is the first feature made by an Irishwoman to appear in Cannes’ prestigious Director’s Fortnight selection. Four teaser clips have been released for the film which you can watch below.
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Here is the official plot summary for the film:
The Other Side of Sleep tells the story of 23-year-old Arlene. She is a ghost in her life. Born and raised in a small town in the Irish midlands: a region of field after field, deserted woodlands and laneways that it’s...
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Here is the official plot summary for the film:
The Other Side of Sleep tells the story of 23-year-old Arlene. She is a ghost in her life. Born and raised in a small town in the Irish midlands: a region of field after field, deserted woodlands and laneways that it’s...
- 5/16/2011
- by Kyle Reese
- SoundOnSight
Director Peter Bogdanovich.
Interviewing Peter Bogdanovich for the April 2002 issue of Venice Magazine was a thrill for me. Like Francis Coppola, John Frankenheimer, and William Friedkin before him, Bogdanovich was one of those filmmakers whose one-sheets hung on my bedroom walls growing up. Plus the fact that he himself had a renowned career as a film historian and interviewer of his own childhood heroes, such as John Ford, Howard Hawks, Orson Welles, and dozens of others, made our talk a real feast.
Not long after the article was printed, I received a letter with a New York City postmark. The note enclosed said simply: “Dear Alex, thanks for doing your homework so well, and thanks for the good vibes. All the best to you of love and luck, Peter Bogdanovich.”
Our chat remains one of my favorites during my 15 year tenure as a film writer. --A.S.
Peter Bogdanovich’S...
Interviewing Peter Bogdanovich for the April 2002 issue of Venice Magazine was a thrill for me. Like Francis Coppola, John Frankenheimer, and William Friedkin before him, Bogdanovich was one of those filmmakers whose one-sheets hung on my bedroom walls growing up. Plus the fact that he himself had a renowned career as a film historian and interviewer of his own childhood heroes, such as John Ford, Howard Hawks, Orson Welles, and dozens of others, made our talk a real feast.
Not long after the article was printed, I received a letter with a New York City postmark. The note enclosed said simply: “Dear Alex, thanks for doing your homework so well, and thanks for the good vibes. All the best to you of love and luck, Peter Bogdanovich.”
Our chat remains one of my favorites during my 15 year tenure as a film writer. --A.S.
Peter Bogdanovich’S...
- 5/28/2010
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
By Sharon Waxman
We now know Roger Ebert to be a wild man. Here he is flipping the bird on my behalf after a typically control-conscious (also known as 'French') security guard at the Palais de Festival in Cannes tried to keep the Twitter-mad critic and me from standing in outside the wireless press room.
He shot a picture of me, I shot a picture of him - except I would not be caught on camera making profane gestu...
We now know Roger Ebert to be a wild man. Here he is flipping the bird on my behalf after a typically control-conscious (also known as 'French') security guard at the Palais de Festival in Cannes tried to keep the Twitter-mad critic and me from standing in outside the wireless press room.
He shot a picture of me, I shot a picture of him - except I would not be caught on camera making profane gestu...
- 5/14/2010
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson, Los Angeles' film community's favorite Italian, long known and respected for her extensive and impressive knowledge of the film market in the Us and abroad has been named by the Italian company FilmMaster to direct their new Los Angeles office. Americans met Eleonora Granata first when she handled acquisitions at Rai and later as Sr. VP of Production at Pandora Cinema. In L.A. she was VP of Acquisitions at Turner Pictures, later the Venice Biennale's Los Angeles representative. She has continued consulting in acquisitions and programming, and the entire film business commnunity in L.A. congratulates her on this move.
FilmMaster, one of the world’s most prestigious production companies and the top production company in Italy, will be more available to its American clientele who have increasingly turned to FilmMaster in recent years for production services in Italy.
FilmMaster’s CEO Ada Bonvini explained: “In recent years,...
FilmMaster, one of the world’s most prestigious production companies and the top production company in Italy, will be more available to its American clientele who have increasingly turned to FilmMaster in recent years for production services in Italy.
FilmMaster’s CEO Ada Bonvini explained: “In recent years,...
- 5/6/2010
- by Sydney
- Sydney's Buzz
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