Fantastic Planet: Sydney Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival starts TODAY

Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 30, 2009 under Fantastic Planet Film Festival | Be the First to Comment

ERASER CHILDREN

ERASER CHILDREN

Fantastic Planet: Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival opens at Dendy Cinema Newtown, Sydney, Australia  this Friday night with the world premiere of the mesmerising Australian science fiction feature film ERASER CHILDREN.

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival to honor Colin Firth with”Outstanding Performance of the Year Award”

Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 29, 2009 under Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Be the First to Comment

Colin Firth in A Single Man (left) and Matthew Goode in A Single Man

Colin Firth in A Single Man (left) and Matthew Goode in A Single Man

Colin Firth will be honored with the “Outstanding Performance of the Year Award” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 13. The actor will be recognized for his role in Tom Ford’s Toronto ‘09 feature, “A Single Man,” which the Weinstein Company picked up in September.

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2nd Annual Bel Air Film Festival Announces Line-up and Honorees

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Chasing The Lotus

Chasing The Lotus

The second annual Bel Air Film Festival, presented by Gem Shopping Network, has announced it’s official selection of films to be screened in Bel Air and throughout greater Los Angeles from November 13th-17th. The festival will hold 35 films screenings and 4 red carpet events bringing together the community of Bel Air and entertainment industry. The festival showcases some of the most creative films and filming talent of today bringing industry tastemakers, green-lighters, and film fans all together for this unique festival experience.

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Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival Winners

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"A Prophet"

"A Prophet"

The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival announced its winners and Jacques Audiard’s A Prophet picked up the Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival’s inaugural Star Of London award for best film.

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“The Cove” leads lineup for 2009 Naples International Film Festival

Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 27, 2009 under Naples International Film Festival | Be the First to Comment

"The Cove"

"The Cove"

The 2009 Naples International Film Festival which runs from November 5 thru 8 will open with the screening of “The Cove” - a controversial and much talked about documentary about a group of activists, led by renown dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry, who infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose shocking instances of animal abuse.

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2009 Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Winners

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Best Feature Film: "The Man Who Loved Yngve"
Best Feature Film: “The Man Who Loved Yngve”

Juried awards

  • Best Feature Film: “The Man Who Loved Yngve,” directed by Stian Kristiansen.
  • Feature Film Honorable Mention: “I Can’t Think Straight,” directed by Shamim Sarif. Best Documentary Film: “Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement,” directed by Gréta Olafsdóttir and Susan Muska.
  • Best Short Film: “Diana,” directed by Aleem Khan.
  • Short Film Honorable Mention: “Claiming The Title: Gay Olympics On Trial,” directed by Jonathan Joiner and Robert H. Martin.
  • Most innovative short: “The Apple,” directed by Emilie Jouvet.

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2009 Hollywood Film Festival Winners

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"CROSSING" by Kim Tae-kyun -- Best Feature Film

"CROSSING" by Kim Tae-kyun -- Best Feature Film

The 13th Annual Hollywood Film Festival’s “Hollywood Awards(r)” ceremony was held last night.

The winners of the festival’s film competition are: “CROSSING” by Kim Tae-kyun — Best Feature Film; “GARBAGE DREAMS” by Mai Iskander — Best Documentary; “SCENESTERS” by Todd Berger — Best Comedy; “STORIES FROM THE PERCH” by Andrew Zimbelman — Best Animation, “LAMBS” by Stephen Huff — Best Short Subject, “AS I LAY DYING - THE SOUND OF TRUTH” by Brian Thompson — Best Music Video.

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”Eastern Plays” wins at 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival

Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 26, 2009 under Tokyo International Film Festival | Be the First to Comment

''Eastern Plays''

''Eastern Plays''

The Bulgarian film  ”Eastern Plays,” won the 3 of the top prizes at the 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival.  The film was awarded the biggest prize of the festival, the Sakura Grand Prix for Best Film, director Kamen Kalev won the award for Best Director and the Best Actor award went to Christo Christov.  Kalev received the Best Actor award on behalf of Christov, who reportedly died from of a drug addiction problem toward the end of the film’s shooting. The 89-minute movie depicts events that occur after two brothers who had lost contact were suddenly reunited.

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2009 International Rome Film Festival Winners

Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 25, 2009 under Rome International Film Festival | Be the First to Comment

The Golden Marc'Aurelio Jury Award for Best Film: Brotherskab / Brotherhood by Nicolo Donato

The Golden Marc'Aurelio Jury Award for Best Film: Brotherskab / Brotherhood by Nicolo Donato

THE JURY AWARD

- The Golden Marc’Aurelio Jury Award for Best Film: Brotherskab / Brotherhood by Nicolo Donato

- The Silver Marc’Aurelio Jury Award for Best Actress:Helen Mirren for The Last Station

- The Silver Marc’Aurelio Jury Award for Best Actor:Sergio Castellitto for Alza la Testa

- The Silver Marc’Aurelio Grand Jury Award: L’uomo che verrà by Giorgio Diritti

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La Mission Opens the 6th Artivist Film Festival

Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 23, 2009 under Artivist Film Festival | Be the First to Comment

Opening film La Mission starring Benjamin Bratt, Erika Alexander and Talisa Soto Bratt

Opening film La Mission starring Benjamin Bratt, Erika Alexander and Talisa Soto Bratt

The Artivist Collective announced the slate for the 6th Annual Artivist Film Festival including the festival’s opening film La Mission starring Benjamin Bratt, Erika Alexander and Talisa Soto Bratt. This year’s festival will take place December 1-5 at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, home of the American Cinematheque, screening over 40 independent, narratives, documentaries, shorts, and experimental films from around the globe. The festival concludes with The 2009 Artivist Awards on Saturday, December 5.

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