The International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) has announced on Monday the winners of a cash prize for the best projects that will become tomorrow’s films, from a pool of 14 shortlisted projects in search of finance or distribution partners.
The festival and its industry hub are at their fifth edition, this year held entirely in digital form, Dec. 3-8. The Jury that choose the winners was composed by Locarno Film Festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro, Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar, and Choi Yeonu, head of production at the U.S. film team of Korea’s Cj Enm.
The Best project Award went to director Wang Haolu and producer Camille Gatin for “Fellow Travellers”, from a short story by Alastair Reynolds.
The Creative Excellence Award went to Greece-France-Japan project “Titanic Ocean,” from director Konstantina Kotzamani and producer Maria Drandaki.
The Best Co-production Award went to U.S.-Thailand-Spain project “Entanglement,...
The festival and its industry hub are at their fifth edition, this year held entirely in digital form, Dec. 3-8. The Jury that choose the winners was composed by Locarno Film Festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro, Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar, and Choi Yeonu, head of production at the U.S. film team of Korea’s Cj Enm.
The Best project Award went to director Wang Haolu and producer Camille Gatin for “Fellow Travellers”, from a short story by Alastair Reynolds.
The Creative Excellence Award went to Greece-France-Japan project “Titanic Ocean,” from director Konstantina Kotzamani and producer Maria Drandaki.
The Best Co-production Award went to U.S.-Thailand-Spain project “Entanglement,...
- 12/10/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Hirokazu Kore-eda also honoured for his achievements in film.
Ben Sharrock’s UK drama Limbo has been awarded the best film and best screenplay prizes at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM), which shifted online this year as a result of the pandemic.
Sharrock’s asylum seeker drama, which received a Cannes 2020 label and world premiered at Toronto, was among 11 titles by first and second-time filmmakers that competed in the festival’s international competition. The best film trophy is accompanied by a cash prize of £60,000.
Other awards saw France’s Suzanne Lindon win best director for her coming-of-age drama...
Ben Sharrock’s UK drama Limbo has been awarded the best film and best screenplay prizes at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM), which shifted online this year as a result of the pandemic.
Sharrock’s asylum seeker drama, which received a Cannes 2020 label and world premiered at Toronto, was among 11 titles by first and second-time filmmakers that competed in the festival’s international competition. The best film trophy is accompanied by a cash prize of £60,000.
Other awards saw France’s Suzanne Lindon win best director for her coming-of-age drama...
- 12/8/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
First-time feature pitches won three of the four prizes announced on Monday at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM).
The $15,000 cash reward for best project went to director Wang Haolu and producer Camille Gatin for “Fellow Travellers.” The project is an adaptation of a short story by Alastair Reynolds. Wang’s debut tells the story of a man who travels to a parallel world, replacing his alternate self, in an attempt to attain closure following the sudden death of his estranged wife in his own reality.
The festival is holding its fifth edition, entirely in digital form this year, Dec. 3-8. The accompanying industry hub, also in its fifth edition, ran 3-5 Dec.
It included 14 shortlisted projects in search of finance or distribution partners. Seven were making their market premiere, and a further six were Asian premieres. The project event, also held in digital form, was attended by more...
The $15,000 cash reward for best project went to director Wang Haolu and producer Camille Gatin for “Fellow Travellers.” The project is an adaptation of a short story by Alastair Reynolds. Wang’s debut tells the story of a man who travels to a parallel world, replacing his alternate self, in an attempt to attain closure following the sudden death of his estranged wife in his own reality.
The festival is holding its fifth edition, entirely in digital form this year, Dec. 3-8. The accompanying industry hub, also in its fifth edition, ran 3-5 Dec.
It included 14 shortlisted projects in search of finance or distribution partners. Seven were making their market premiere, and a further six were Asian premieres. The project event, also held in digital form, was attended by more...
- 12/7/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Icarus Line, the infamous La-based punk rock band fronted by Joe Cardamone, are heading to the silver screen after Dark Star Pictures picked up semi-biopic The Icarus Line Must Die.
The film, a dark dramatic narrative set against the backdrop of the current La underground music scene, will be released theatrically in June 2018 with a July home entertainment release in the U.S.
It tells the story of Cardamone as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of the modern music landscape with a new album and a major label deal in sight, while trying to keep his band, his relationship and his life from falling apart.
The Icarus Line were notorious during the early 2000s, touring and tearing up the world with their brand of Birthday Party-style chaos. Picking fights with bands like the Strokes – Cardamone, a member of the Buddyhead collective once spray-painted ‘Sellouts...
The film, a dark dramatic narrative set against the backdrop of the current La underground music scene, will be released theatrically in June 2018 with a July home entertainment release in the U.S.
It tells the story of Cardamone as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of the modern music landscape with a new album and a major label deal in sight, while trying to keep his band, his relationship and his life from falling apart.
The Icarus Line were notorious during the early 2000s, touring and tearing up the world with their brand of Birthday Party-style chaos. Picking fights with bands like the Strokes – Cardamone, a member of the Buddyhead collective once spray-painted ‘Sellouts...
- 4/27/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Review by Stephen Tronicek
Entanglement is the type of movie that is so determined to convince you that it is a bad movie that it almost becomes one and then doesn’t. The first and second acts are somewhat insufferable the first time around, to be honest, a weird amalgamation of extreme dark humor and twee romance…but then the movie changes and becomes quite a bit different. That change would constitute a spoiler, so nothing about it will be mentioned here, but thankfully said change turns into something of a sad exploration of idealism.
Entanglement starts with Ben (Thomas Middleditch) attempting to kill himself. Following his failure to do so he finds himself despondent, only talking to his next-door neighbor, Tabby (Diana Bang) and suddenly finding the girl of his dreams Hanna (Jess Weixler), who may be his long-lost almost adopted sister.
With this original premise, Entanglement runs circles...
Entanglement is the type of movie that is so determined to convince you that it is a bad movie that it almost becomes one and then doesn’t. The first and second acts are somewhat insufferable the first time around, to be honest, a weird amalgamation of extreme dark humor and twee romance…but then the movie changes and becomes quite a bit different. That change would constitute a spoiler, so nothing about it will be mentioned here, but thankfully said change turns into something of a sad exploration of idealism.
Entanglement starts with Ben (Thomas Middleditch) attempting to kill himself. Following his failure to do so he finds himself despondent, only talking to his next-door neighbor, Tabby (Diana Bang) and suddenly finding the girl of his dreams Hanna (Jess Weixler), who may be his long-lost almost adopted sister.
With this original premise, Entanglement runs circles...
- 2/7/2018
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
True love may not solve all our problems, but it might help us understand the world a little better. That seems to be the thread running through the upcoming romantic drama “Entanglement,” which spins a story of romance and ponders the bigger questions about our place in the universe, and how we all connect to each other
Directed by Jason James, and starring “Silicon Valley” player Thomas Middleditch, Jess Weixler, and Diana Bang, the story follows Ben and Hanna, who fall in love, and learn about each other and the world around them, too.
Continue reading ‘Entanglement’ Clip: Thomas Middleditch & Jess Weixler Make Intercourse Sexy [Exclusive] at The Playlist.
Directed by Jason James, and starring “Silicon Valley” player Thomas Middleditch, Jess Weixler, and Diana Bang, the story follows Ben and Hanna, who fall in love, and learn about each other and the world around them, too.
Continue reading ‘Entanglement’ Clip: Thomas Middleditch & Jess Weixler Make Intercourse Sexy [Exclusive] at The Playlist.
- 2/6/2018
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Finding their sense of purpose is an important discovery for many young adults who are still struggling to find their identity. Actor Thomas Middleditch is one such person, as his character in the upcoming romantic comedy, ‘Entanglement,’ is still pursuing his rightful place in the world. His inquiry will fully be examined when the movie’s […]
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- 12/4/2017
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Dark Star Pictures, a new independent movie distribution venture, officially launched at this week’s American Film Market (Afm) in Santa Monica. While attending the movie networking event, the company acquired its first title, the comedy-drama, ‘Entanglement.’ Dark Star Pictures negotiated the deal with Thunderbird Entertainment. The alternative romantic film will be Dark Star Pictures’s first […]
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- 11/4/2017
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
A new independent film distribution venture called Dark Star Pictures is launching at the American Film Market. Founded by Breaking Glass Pictures executive Michael Repsch, the company will be looking to solidify a full 2018 release slate with finished films at this year's market, starting with the Thomas Middleditch comedy Entanglement.
"Dark Star Pictures is committed to bringing diversified and hyper-targeted content to a millennial focused audience in the digital age," stated Repsch. "Our goal is to bring auteur-driven, unique voices to North American audiences, films that challenge viewers while keeping them wanting more and most importantly starting conversations."
Entanglement will...
"Dark Star Pictures is committed to bringing diversified and hyper-targeted content to a millennial focused audience in the digital age," stated Repsch. "Our goal is to bring auteur-driven, unique voices to North American audiences, films that challenge viewers while keeping them wanting more and most importantly starting conversations."
Entanglement will...
- 11/3/2017
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Vancouver Film Festival on Thursday unveiled its Canadian film lineup, including Scooter Corkle's Hollow in the Land, starring Glee's Dianna Agron, and the Thomas Middleditch-starring comedy Entanglement.
Corkle's indie thriller, which also stars Jared Abrahamson, Rachelle Lefevre and Shawn Ashmore, will be released in the U.S. by Vertical Entertainment. Also headed to Vancouver is Jason James' Entanglement, a comedy starring Silicon Valley's Middleditch and Jess Weixler (The Son) as his adoptive sister.
Other world bows in Vancouver include Ana Valine's Once There Was a Winter, Melanie Wood's Shut Up and Say Something, Boris Ivanov's On Putin's...
Corkle's indie thriller, which also stars Jared Abrahamson, Rachelle Lefevre and Shawn Ashmore, will be released in the U.S. by Vertical Entertainment. Also headed to Vancouver is Jason James' Entanglement, a comedy starring Silicon Valley's Middleditch and Jess Weixler (The Son) as his adoptive sister.
Other world bows in Vancouver include Ana Valine's Once There Was a Winter, Melanie Wood's Shut Up and Say Something, Boris Ivanov's On Putin's...
- 8/10/2017
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary, the Brooklyn Film Festival closed June 11 after screening 122 features and shorts from 32 countries. The festival, celebrating the borough’s importance as a cinematic center, opened June 2 with the East Coast premiere of Jason James’ “Entanglement” at WIlliamsburg’s Wythe Hotel. With other screenings and events at iconic Brooklyn film community staples, such as Windmill Studios NYC and Kickstarter Headquarters in Greenpoint, Made in New York Media Center by Ifp in Dumbo, and UnionDocs in Williamsburg, the fest included 24 world premieres, 33 East Coast debuts and 41 first-time screenings in NYC. In its 20th year, the nonprofit event also provided a public forum for all Brooklyn residents to access independent filmmaking. Director Marco Ursino, speaking on the significance of the milestone, said, “The 20th anniversary is for us a spectacular opportunity to celebrate our experience and make plans for the future. In the past 20 years, we have been...
- 6/13/2017
- backstage.com
Keep up with the always-hopping film festival world with our weekly Film Festival Roundup column. Check out last week’s Roundup right here.
Lineup Announcements
– The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the full slate of films for AFI Docs 2017, a five-day documentary celebration in the nation’s capital. Each year, the festival is committed to providing artists with the opportunity to present powerfully told, artfully constructed stories — and to connect audiences and filmmakers with policy leaders. AFI Docs 2017 runs June 14 – 18 in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring, MD.
“The 2017 slate of films reflects AFI Docs’ mission to celebrate powerfully told stories and the people at the heart of them,” said Michael Lumpkin, Director, AFI Docs. “Documentaries continue to play an important role in our country regardless of partisan lines. No matter your background, these human stories have the power to inform and inspire. We look forward to another year of dynamic nonfiction cinema.
Lineup Announcements
– The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the full slate of films for AFI Docs 2017, a five-day documentary celebration in the nation’s capital. Each year, the festival is committed to providing artists with the opportunity to present powerfully told, artfully constructed stories — and to connect audiences and filmmakers with policy leaders. AFI Docs 2017 runs June 14 – 18 in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring, MD.
“The 2017 slate of films reflects AFI Docs’ mission to celebrate powerfully told stories and the people at the heart of them,” said Michael Lumpkin, Director, AFI Docs. “Documentaries continue to play an important role in our country regardless of partisan lines. No matter your background, these human stories have the power to inform and inspire. We look forward to another year of dynamic nonfiction cinema.
- 5/19/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Plus: Telefilm Canada announces 12 Cfff productions; and Arielle Boisvert on the rise at Brightlight Entertainment
Zag has joined forces with Chris Columbus’ 1492 Pictures and Ocean Blue Entertainment on the live-action-animation hybrid 12/24.
Matt Lieberman wrote the screenplay from an original idea by David Guggenheim, who will produce with Madhouse Entertainment. Columbus, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe will produce for 1492 Pictures.
12/24 (pictured) follows two brothers who try to prove the existence of Father Christmas and set an elaborate trap on Christmas Eve.
Telefilm Canada has raised more than C$8m (Usd 5.9m) to produce 12 english-language films through its Canada Feature Film Fund (Cfff), writes Angela Lee. The films are: Martine Blue’s Hunting Pignut; Aising Walsh’s Maudie; Bruce McDonald’s nineteenseventysomething; Jay Baruchel’s Goon: Last Of The Enforcers; Nathan Morlando’s Mean Dreams; Barnet Bain’s Milton’s Secret; Erik Canuel’s Operation Insanity; Joey Klein’s The Other Half; Jeremy Torrie’s Juliana And The Medicine Fish; [link...
Zag has joined forces with Chris Columbus’ 1492 Pictures and Ocean Blue Entertainment on the live-action-animation hybrid 12/24.
Matt Lieberman wrote the screenplay from an original idea by David Guggenheim, who will produce with Madhouse Entertainment. Columbus, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe will produce for 1492 Pictures.
12/24 (pictured) follows two brothers who try to prove the existence of Father Christmas and set an elaborate trap on Christmas Eve.
Telefilm Canada has raised more than C$8m (Usd 5.9m) to produce 12 english-language films through its Canada Feature Film Fund (Cfff), writes Angela Lee. The films are: Martine Blue’s Hunting Pignut; Aising Walsh’s Maudie; Bruce McDonald’s nineteenseventysomething; Jay Baruchel’s Goon: Last Of The Enforcers; Nathan Morlando’s Mean Dreams; Barnet Bain’s Milton’s Secret; Erik Canuel’s Operation Insanity; Joey Klein’s The Other Half; Jeremy Torrie’s Juliana And The Medicine Fish; [link...
- 12/1/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films continues its push into sales and announced at Afm it has acquired worldwide rights to the comedy Entanglement starring Thomas Middleditch and Jess Weixler.
The production, distribution and rights management company will begin talks here on the story about a man searching for meaning who gets more than he bargains for when he uncovers a family secret that leads him to a special woman.
Resonance Films’ Jason James directed the film, which wrapped production last week and is produced by James and Amber Ripley of Goodbye Productions. Jason Filiatrault wrote the screenplay.
The producers describe the project as being in the vein of 500 Days Of Summer and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.
Tim Gamble, Jhod Cardinal and Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith serve as executive producers.
The production, distribution and rights management company will begin talks here on the story about a man searching for meaning who gets more than he bargains for when he uncovers a family secret that leads him to a special woman.
Resonance Films’ Jason James directed the film, which wrapped production last week and is produced by James and Amber Ripley of Goodbye Productions. Jason Filiatrault wrote the screenplay.
The producers describe the project as being in the vein of 500 Days Of Summer and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.
Tim Gamble, Jhod Cardinal and Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith serve as executive producers.
- 11/5/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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