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Blurred: New film starring Guy Pearce and Alex Pettyfer 6c3ru

Cloud9 Studios handling International Sales at the European Film Market   Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) is ed by Academy Award-nominee Guy Pearce (A24’s The Brutalist, Christopher Nolan’s Memento, Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker), Maria Pedraza (Netflix’s “Money Heist”) and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad, HBO’s “His Dark Materials”) in the erotic...

 

 

Anton announced it has locked distribution deals in key international territories for the action-thriller Fuze 294x

Anton announced today that it has locked distribution deals in key international territories for the action-thriller Fuze starring Aaron Taylor Johnson (Bullet Train, Nosferatu), Theo James (“The White Lotus,” “The Gentlemen”), Sam Worthington (Avatar films), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Disney+’s “Loki”), Elham Ehsas (Showtime’s “Homeland”), Honor Swinton-Byrne (A24’s The Souvenir), and Saffron Hocking (Netflix’s “Top Boy”)...

 

 

Filmmakers and Stars from Across the World Light Up the 75th Berlinale, Thrilling Fans and Audiences 3l1k6n

The festival has celebrated incredible interest shown by the public, who is flocking to the cinemas to see the best of international cinema and cheer on the stars on the Red Carpet. Many directors and actors from all over the world have presented their work during the first half of the festival, including Tilda Swinton, Edward Berger, Tom Tykwer, Nicolette Krebitz, Lars Eidinger, Tala Al-Deen, Timothée Chalamet, Emma Mackey, Fiona Shaw, Vicky Krieps, Ira Sachs, Ben Whishaw, Rebecca Hall...

 

 

Promising Feature Films for the Coming Years: These Projects were Awarded at the Berlinale Co-Production Market in 2025 274s5f

Eurimages Co-production Development Awards Ceremony at the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2025 Five cash prizes and one in-kind award were awarded to selected feature film projects at the Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 15 to 19) on Sunday and Monday. The Eurimages Co-production Development Award, endowed with 20,000 euros, went to the producers of Cinédokké & Okofilm Productions from Switzerland for their project Ibicaba - Visions of Parad...

 

 

World Premiere of "Anastasia Kobekina – Now or Never"  Many share the dream of a global career - but what does it truly take to make that dream a reality? Following the charismatic cellist Anastasia Kobekina, the documentary offers a unique look behind the closed doors of her record label, concert halls and into her private life. Having started to play the cello at age four, Anastasia struggles with the decisions made for her and those she must make, when asking herself: &...

 

 

Opening avant première 2025 Shaping the future - the power of public service media in performing arts 5b2x72

Jean Paul Phillipot RTBF Lucia Recalde European commission Natalia Gorscack RTV Slovenja Wolfganng Bergmann Arte  Moderated by Aliena Haig The was followed by the screening of the work in progress of Gustavia + the Black Prince by Elzevir Films. Special Screening: Gustavia + The Black Prince, presented by Elzévir Films + Auditorium Films + SVT The ballet 'Gustavia' and the documentary 'The Black Prince' explore the extraordinary journe...

 

 

VIDEO Peter Gelb keynote: the future of performing arts on screen - Avant Premiere opening 6n6j5n

Do not miss this keynote and the amazing experience in the live performing arts which Peter was sharing with the distinguished audience of Avant Premiere At age 17, Gelb began his career in classical music as an office boy to impresario Sol Hurok. Gelb managed the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 1979 China tour. The following year Gelb became Vladimir Horowitz's manager. Gelb assisted the pianist in the revival of his performing career, and managed his return to Rus...

 

 

VIDEO Avant Première by IMZ kick off party with ARTE Concert 6o5e1t

Wolfgang Bergmann (Managing Director of Arte ) introduced by IMZ Secretary General Max Beckham-Ortner at Avant Premiere kick off party during Berlinale 75 with Arte concert on the background... Filmed by Bruno Chatelin  ...

 

 

VIDEO conversation with Richard Paradise Martha's Vineyard IFF 2d503p

Richard in conversation with Bruno Chatelin during Berlinale, and brainstorming on the 20th edition of his flagship festival this September (September 2 – 7, 2025). The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is consistently recognized as one of the "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" by MovieMaker Magazine. The recurring theme of the annual Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is "Other Places, Other People"; the festival's pu...

 

 

VIDEO Berlin is under the spell of Chalamet: a day as we like them b5f64

Timothée Chalamet is in town for A Complete Unknown a movie where he plays Bob Dylan! Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festiv...

 

 

VIDEO Keynote from Christine Vachon at Winston Baker Entertainment Finance Forum 5x4472

Oscar-Nominated and Golden Globe Winning Producer, Independent Spirit and Gotham Award winner, Vachon co-founded Killer Films and has produced over 100 groundbreaking independent films. She has also executive-produced award-winning television, and most recently her work on PAST LIVES (A24) earned her a Best Picture Oscar nomination. Credits include: MAY DECEMBER, PAST LIVES, BOYS DON’T CRY, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, I SHOT ANDY WARHOL, MILDRED PIERCE, HALSTON, CAROL & MORE!   ...

 

 

VIDEO Interview with Christine Vachon 60595r

Filmfestivals.com Bruno Chatelin spoke briefly with Christine Vachon an American film producer active in the American independent film sector with an amazing track record, check th eimpressive filmography below... Vachon produced Todd Haynes' first feature, Poison (1991), which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at  Sundance. Since then, she has gone on to produce many acclaimed independent films, including Far from Heaven (nominated for...

 

 

VIDEO Avant Première by IMZ kick Off party i3d3x

Wolfgang Bergmann (Managing Director of Arte ) introduced by IMZ Secretary General Max Beckham-Ortner at Avant Premiere kick off party during Berlinale 75 with Arte concert on the (loud) background... ...

 

 

VIDEO: Conversation with filmmaker Howard Ford during Berlinale 1w4j20

A chat during Berlinale with Howard J. Ford, and independent filmmaker from England making plans for his 12th feature film presentation in Cannes. His latest film River of Blood is releasing this month. He Shot over 300 TV commercials and explained Bruno Chatelin how this also benefited to his filmmaker Carreer. Enjoy the conversation. Video by Bruno Chatelin. Howard Ford filmmography 1994  Mainline Run ...

 

 

The Opening Berlin Beat 4k6u5w

Dear colleagues We wish you another successfull EFM and Berlinale experience. Let me know how we can help you with direct marketing, html blasts to your targets, buyers, sales agents, media. I am also happy to brainstorm around publicity or advertising options on filmfestivals.sitesdebloques.org. Kindly share your press release, and any Berlin activity you would like us to relay and please send  ASAP so we can include your news in our next Berlinale dailies  (circulated to 175 ...

 

 

VIDEO: State of the Industry. State of finance @ WINSTON BAKER Entertainment Finance Forum during Berlinale 6k4j4h

Enjoy the content of this very special conference which was held in Berlin February 14 during Berlinale 75, in partnership with EFM and FilmHedge and media partnership with the Hollywood Reporter and filmfestivals.sitesdebloques.org. the distinguished ists for an all-encoming exploration of the evolving entertainment industry in 2025, where innovation meets opportunity in global film financing and technology adoption. As streaming models shift, AI advances, and consumer behaviors evolve, this ...

 

 

VIDEO: Olga Hartsuk with Nafta films networking at Berlinale 75 4p2q71

Filmfestivals.com met during Berlinale 75 with Estonian Producer / Line Producer Olga Hartsuk with Nafta films! She came to Berlin to meet with peers and introduce the company profile to producers interested in co production and services with the baltics area. Established in 2009, Nafta Films is the biggest new-generation full-service production house in Estonia. Since its founding, Nafta Films has been producing audiovisual content in all forms (both short and feature films, TV productions, ...

 

 

Berlinale 2025: Honorary Golden Bear for Tilda Swinton 5j3e4h

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival awarded Scottish actor Tilda Swinton the Honorary Golden Bear for her lifetime achievement. The award was presented at the Opening Ceremony at the Berlinale Palast on February 13, 2025. Pictured: Tilda Swinton with Berlinale new chief Tricia Tuttle, photo by Laurent Hou. “The range of Tilda Swinton’s work is breathtaking. To cinema she brings so much humanity, comion, intelligence, humour and style, and she expands our ideas of the ...

 

 

Tom Tykwer opened the 75th Berlin International Film Festival with his latest film Das Licht (The Light) 3r2q45

Red carpet moment for the team on Berlinale 75 opening night! Photo by Laurent Hou Variety tagged "The light" fails to illuminate! The world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s latest feature film Das Licht (The Light) opened the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2025. The German-French production Das Licht (The Light) was presented as a Berlinale Special Gala in the Berlinale Palast, out of competition. Tala Al-Deen in Das Licht (The Light) by Tom Tyk...

 

 

A Lot to learn from Todd Haynes, Rana Eid, Michel Franco, Zacharias Kunuk and More at Berlinale Talents 2o2o5h

  The selected filmmakers of Berlinale Talents (f.l.t.r.): Top: Todd Haynes © Samir Hussein / Wire Image, Rana Eid, Michel Franco © TEOREMA, Zacharias Kunuk; Middle: Inbal Weinberg, Bina Daigeler © Pablo Zamora; Bottom: Diana El Jeiroudi & Orwa Nyrabia © Guevara Namer / No Nation Films GmbH, Christine Vachon, Cheryl Dunye © BAMPFA Events, Sara Fazilat © German Films Marcus Höhn for FACE With this year's theme of “L...

 

 

EFM Distributor Award Goes to Huub Roelvink from Cherry Pickers Film Distribution t4t1t

EFM Distributor Award Winner Huub Roelvink © Seth Carnill The inaugural EFM Distributor Award is being presented to a European distributor whose commitment to arthouse distribution has impressed a three-member jury composed of renowned industry professionals. The European Film Market is very pleased to announce the winner of the first EFM Distributor Award: Huub Roelvink from Cherry Pickers Film Distribution (The Netherlands). The award, endowed w...

 

 

VIDEO Stargazing in Berlin 2m2z10

Come back to browse through our red carpet galleries! With photography on the red carpet by Laurent Hou and Video by Sissy Lin. Email us if you need coverage   Great film artists are expected at the festival premieres of the anniversary edition: Oscar nominated director Edward Berger takes a moment from his release and award schedule for Conclave to give the laudation for Honorary Golden Bear winner Tilda Swinton at the Opening Ceremony, director Bon...

 

 

Indigenous Cinema Alliance Marks 10-Year Milestone at EFM 2025 r6go

Indigenous Cinema Alliance Marks 10-Year Milestone With Exciting New Projects and Partnerships as Part of the 2025 European Film Market   The Indigenous Cinema Alliance will celebrate 10 years of highlighting the best in global Indigenous film and television with an exciting line-up of films and events sure to elevate and celebrate work on a major international level as part of the 2025 European Film Market and the Berlinale.    Founded in ...

 

 

World Cinema Fund Day on February 19, 2025 Poetry and Politics, Production and Visibility – Concrete Resilience Strategies 6u2k2h

The yearly WCF Day at the Berlinale is the World Cinema Fund’s (WCF) public think-tank. The 2025 WCF Day programme offers the opportunity to address key artistic and cultural policy issues in the WCF’s work. These include the need to further develop structural measures in the WCF regions, which is connected to the visibility of WCF as well as other films. It is about a further professionalisation of the industry, whi...

 

 

Festive Opening of the 75th Berlinale 4u283j

On February 13, the start of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival will be celebrated at the Berlinale Palast. Festival Director Tricia Tuttle and Jury President Todd Haynes will kick off the Berlinale with a festive opening. During the Opening Gala, the International Jury will be introduced and the Honorary Golden Bear will be awarded to Tilda Swinton, with Edward Berger delivering the laudatory speech. The evening will be hosted by Désirée Nosbusch.   Fol...

 

Winston Baker returns to EFM with the second edition of the Entertainment Finance Forum 3n6k3a

Berlinale is a few weeks away and our partner Winston Baker will be bringing back their 2nd Annual Entertainment Finance Forum Berlin during @efm_europeanfilmmarket on Friday, Feb 14th! Flashback to the hugely successful forum last year where we heard from @wme, @waypoint_ent, @fifthseason, @telepool_de, @protagonistpictures, @headgearfilms, @stampedeventures and more! Audiences were also treated to a special Fireside Chat with Wendy ...

 

 

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Noree Victoria interviewed for her Directorial Debut: AN ARRANGEMENT- Official Selection of the 2025 SBIFF 5km51

AN ARRANGEMENT at Santa Barbara film festival Interview with Director: Noree Victoria, by Emmanuel Itier Maverick director Noree Victoria is delivering a majestic “tour de force” with this thrilling drama full of unpredictable twists. ‘An Arrangement’ is a pure delight. Actors Bel Deliá, Matt Dellapina and Jessica Damouni are casting a spell of movie magic with their “on the dot” interpretation in this triangle of suspenseful and toxic relation...

 

 

Interview with director Dan Kay by Emmanuel Itier     What a very emotional movie put together by the brilliant and talented Dan Kay. ‘Spider and Jessie’ deals with addiction but on the side of what families of addicts go through and how the trauma remains within for a long time. With this so well-crafted movie Dan manages to let us go through multiple emotions, from tears to joy, from sadness to hope. His cast led by McKenna Grace, Jojo Regina and Jesse Williams will ...

 

 

FOLLOWING HARRY at the Santa Barbara Film Festival - Interview with the director Susanne Rostock 171h3q

Interview With director: Susanne Rostock by Emmanuel Itier   When you think you knew everything about Harry Belafonte, here comes Susanne Rostock new documentary on the man who was such a genius, a musical maverick and an activist. This film follows Harry in his last act of life, but what a final Act! Susanne had done another film with Belafonte before, and you can feel the warm energy between her camera and the iconic man he is. As a documentary filmmaker myself I am quite impress...

 

 

Interview with the team behind " Quwa' ": short film screening at SBIFF x6o5k

QUWA' screening at Santa Barbara Film Festival 2025, a film by Jade Ipina (co-producer), Jonathan Coronado (sound designer), Ryan C.Grant (director of photography and co-editor)  and Catherine Scanlon (co-producer and assistant camera/editor). Interview by Emmanuel Itier I was truly taken by surprise by  Quwa’, a short film, exploring the history of the Goleta Slough and the historical Chumash island Quwa who was once there. I leave nearby and I drive by the area ...

 

 

The SBIFF Demi Moore retrospective begins tomorrow Friday, February 7th wg63

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces a retrospective for Demi Moore, a celebration of the esteemed actress's distinguished career. The retrospective begins on Friday, February 7th at 5:40 PM PT with a screening of Adrian Lyne's Indecent Proposal. An exclusive in-person conversation with Academy Award®-nominated actress Demi Moore will follow the 2:00 PM FREE screening of Coralie Fargeat's Best Picture nominee The Substance on Sunday,...

 

 

SBIFF Variety Artisans Award Recipients e99

VARIETY ARTISANS AWARD honoring Judy Becker – The Brutalist: Production Design Kris Bowers – The Wild Robot: Original Score Clement Ducol and Camille – Emilia Perez: Original Song Nick Emerson – Conclave: Editing Jomo Fray – Nickel Boys: Cinematography Tod Maitland – A Complete Unknown: Sound Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance: Hair/Makeup Paul Tazewell – Wicked: Costume Design Erik Winquist – Ki...

 

 

Hope and Heart : Celebrating 40 years of SBIFF on opening night 255q6p

  40 Years of SBIFF 2025 OPENING NIGHT: on a rainy night, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) opened its 40th edition with the U.S. premiere of “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,”, offering a much-needed respite after a challenging month marked by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Starting on February 4, the festival features 33 world premieres from 60 countries, with over half directed by women. Notable stars expected to attend this milestone celebration in...

 

 

TO KILL A WOLF director interviewed at Santa Barbara International Film Festival 6j3i5f

TO KILL A WOLF is screening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in the "Festival Circuit Favorites" category February 9 & 10.   This modern re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood is told through the nuanced lens of teenage sexual grooming and is the debut of writer / director Kelsey Taylor. The film is a drama/mystery and has been described as a “haunting modern fairytale” and “Oregon-noir".   TO KILL A WOLF...

 

 

Incandescence at SBIFF Interview with the directors: Velcrow Ripper and Nova Ami. 45475k

As wildfires ravage the planet, a new National Film Board of Canada documentary offers extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation (Image provided by the NFB) Praise to directing partners Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper who are giving a US premiere, at The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, of their very timely documentary: ‘Incandescence’. Be ready to truly feel the heat while watching this mesmerizing and very scary "anatomy of fire”. Nova and Velcro...

 

 

‘I HATE MYSELF AND WANT TO DIE’ At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 3f6o21

  An interview with Star: Ali Gallo    Meet rising Star, Ali Gallo! You might have catch her in ‘Incoming’ or ‘The Sex lives of college girls.’ Ali is the leading actress of the  new dark comedy ‘I hate myself and want to die’ directed by the very talented J.Davis who had directed a little gem: ‘Manson Family Vacation’. Ali Gallo is the young ‘Hayley’ who, with other friends and family , ar...

The report on the 2024 San Sebastian Festival w356u

Filming Italy – Los Angeles Fêtes 10th Edition With Bold Slate of Films and Events Celebrating Italian Film and Culture 26n47

French Riviera Film Festival Unveils Official AI-Created Poster Art for 2025 in Advance of Next Submission Deadline 68223p

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Finnish film SISU is a visually stunning,action-packed Finnish blockbuster that sets new benchmark for European action cinema !! 5z4v68

Review of the Finnish Film ‘‘SISU’’ (2022) directed by Jalmari Helander © film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 16.02.2025      Finnish cinema has long been synonymous with the arthouse sensibilities of auteurs such as Aki Kaurismäki and Mika Kaurismäki, whose works explore existentialism, social commentary, and the quirks of Finnish life. However, Sisu (2022), directed by Jalmari Helander, marks a significant departure f...

 

 

Bijaya Jena's short film ‘‘Winter Interlude’’ is a cinematic gem that seamlessly blends personal grief with global narratives. 501w6o

Short film ‘‘Winter Interlude’’ (2023), directed by the talented Indian cinéaste Bijaya Jena, is a cinematic gem that seamlessly blends personal grief with global narratives of displacement, resilience, and belonging. © Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) 17.01.2025 Winter Interlude, directed by the talented Indian cinéaste Bijaya Jena, is a cinematic gem that seamlessly blends personal grief with global narratives of displacement, resilience, and belonging. This ...

 

SPIRITUAL DESTINY - The first installment of the Alp to Taw Chronicles is now available in paperback uu5v

Link to SPIRITUAL DESTINY:     https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVSWRXH8   In Spiritual Destiny, the first book in the Alp to Taw Chronicles and Destiny Trilogy, meet Joseph Arthur Golden-Eagle, known as JAG, a full-blooded Pequot Native American who believes he possesses the vision to guide humanity through a pivotal crossroads. Raised by Night Owl and Morning Dove in Stonington, Connecticut, JAG has inherited his ancestors’ guiding values: DON’T TAKE what is not yo...

 

 

Burbank Music Center Celebrates Grand Opening on Grammy Sunday e5n3g

  The Burbank Music Center officially opened its doors on Sunday, February 2nd. The event welcomed musicians, creatives, parents of students, and community ers.    Hosted by TV personality and PR expert Louisa Sharamatyan, the celebration featured notable guests, including Burbank Mayor Nikki Perez, Council Member Konstantine Anthony, Dr. Armond Aghakhanian, President of the Burbank Un...

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Interview with UK Producer Gareth Wiley 5m3819

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón to receive the Goya Honorary Award 2025 2d4s6g

The actress Aitana Sánchez-Gijón will be recognized with the Goya Honorary Award of 2025, a prize for her career that the institution will present to her at the Goya Awards Gala, which will take place on February 8 at the Conference Palace in the city of Granada. Nearly 40 years of film career back the actress, who won the Silver Shell for Best Actress at the San Sebastian Film Festival for Volavérunt, directed by Bigas Luna, and received her first Goya nomination for Mad...

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French Riviera Film Festival  416k1l

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PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM 5z96

The 7th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will recognize and celebrate short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of setting, FRFF invites filmmakers from around the globe to participate in the two-day festival that includes screenings, awards ceremony, and closing gala party. FRFF will place the spotlight on the best short-form filmed content during the time period of the annual Festival de Cannes. A prestigious jury will select Best Drama Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Lifestyle Short, Best Fashion Short, Best Music Video, Best Female Filmmaker Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Activism Short, Best Micro Short Award, Industry Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards . Attendees and participants will include filmmakers, industry executives, celebrities, media, and influencers.

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The Cannes awards  highlights video 313351

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Global Entertainment Awards and Women In Cloud Partner to Empower Women in Entertainment 4cp4z

Awards from the 32nd edition of the Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival 1o3no

IFFR Pro Award winners for 2025 4z5p68

Rotterdam Tiger and Big Screen awards revealed 1h2457

The 39th Academy Awards of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain y6l65

Winners of Chandler International Film Festival announced 4q870

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