Films from Israel “UNDRESSING ISRAEL (GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND)” and “CHICKEN SOUP WITH KNIVES” on Lineup for Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Films from Israel “UNDRESSING ISRAEL (GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND)” and “CHICKEN SOUP WITH KNIVES” on Lineup for Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

UNDRESSING ISRAEL (GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND)UNDRESSING ISRAEL (GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND)

Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, will screen two very different documentaries, both of which involve the State of Israel. On Friday, September 20, 2013, the first, which screens at 1pm, is documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas’ new film, UNDRESSING ISRAEL (GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND). The second documentary, which screens at 1:30pm, is lesbian filmmaker Leora Eisenstein’s CHICKEN SOUP WITH KNIVES (Merak Of Im Sakinim).

WATCH Trailer for Horror Film “WE ARE WHAT WE ARE”

WATCH Trailer for Horror Film “WE ARE WHAT WE ARE”

 "WE ARE WHAT WE ARE" A Film by Jim Mickle

A trailer has been released for the horror film “WE ARE WHAT WE ARE” which had its world premiere earlier this year at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, and opens in theaters on Friday, September 27th at the Landmark Sunshine in NYC. In WE ARE WHAT WE ARE, described as a re-imagining of the 2010 Mexican film of the same name,” director Jim Mickle paints a gripping portrait of an introverted family struggling to keep their macabre traditions alive.

AMOUR Director Michael Haneke to be Honored at Zurich Film Festival

AMOUR Director Michael Haneke to be Honored at Zurich Film Festival

Michael Haneke, director of the Oscar®-winning film “Amour” The 9th Zurich Film Festival will honor Austrian screenwriter, television, film, theater and opera director Michael Haneke with ​​the coveted A Tribute to … Award.  Hanele’s international breakthrough came with the 1989 drama THE SEVENTH CONTINENT, followed by further successes such as BENNY’S VIDEO (1992), FUNNY GAMES (1997), THE PIANO TEACHER (2001), CACH É (2005), THE WHITE RIBBON (2009) and AMOUR (2011), which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language […]

Montreal World Film Festival Announces 44th Student Film Festival Award Winners; THE CANDIDATE (DER KANDIDAT) by Yosef Baraki Wins Top Award

Montreal World Film Festival Announces 44th Student Film Festival Award Winners; THE CANDIDATE (DER KANDIDAT) by Yosef Baraki Wins Top Award

THE CANDIDATE (DER KANDIDAT) by Yosef BarakiTHE CANDIDATE (DER KANDIDAT) by Yosef Baraki

The winners were announced for the 44th Student Film Festival, held from August 24 to 28, 2013, during the Montreal World Film Festival. THE CANDIDATE (DER KANDIDAT) by Yosef Baraki of Humber College, Toronto, won the NORMAN MCLAREN AWARD FOR THE OVERALL WINNER OFFERED BY CANON CANADA. In “THE CANDIDATE” (DER KANDIDAT), Elsa Strauss is summoned by an SS official to answer questions regarding her son’s candidacy for the Hitler Youth. When the boy’s poor health comes into question, Elsa is forced to lie.

World Premieres of “A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HIGHRISE,” “THE EMPIRE PROJECT” Among 2013 NYFF Convergence Program

World Premieres of “A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HIGHRISE,” “THE EMPIRE PROJECT” Among 2013 NYFF Convergence Program

Katerina Cizek’s A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HIGHRISEKaterina Cizek’s A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HIGHRISE

Building on the success of last year’s debut, the New York Film Festival revealed the program details for the 2013 NYFF Convergence, which will run on Saturday, September 28 through Monday, September 30, 2013.  Described as focusing on the intersection of technology and storytelling, NYFF Convergence projects and presentations will fall under three categories – Experiences, Keystone Presentations and Panels.

Naperville Independent Film Festival Taking Place September 13-21; Announces 2013 Official Nominees

Naperville Independent Film Festival Taking Place September 13-21; Announces 2013 Official Nominees

Least Among Saints By Martin PapazianLeast Among Saints By Martin Papazian

The sixth annual Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is set to take place September 13-21. Films will be screened at Classic Cinemas Ogden 6 Theater and Smith Hall, on the North Central College campus, in Naperville, Illinois. For the first time in the festival’s history a pre-opening event has been added for premiere screenings of two locally produced films; the Naperville Premiere of “COMPOSED”, a documentary feature film by Charley Rivkin, and the Midwest Premiere of the documentary feature “GUS: AN AMERICAN ICON”, by Pedro Brenner.

Samuel L. Jackson Signs on as a Presenter With Martin Scorsese on “THE GRANDMASTER”

Samuel L. Jackson Signs on as a Presenter With Martin Scorsese on “THE GRANDMASTER”

 At the NY Premiere on August 13: Ziyi Zhang, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Leung and Wong Kar WaiAt the NY Premiere on August 13: Ziyi Zhang, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Leung and Wong Kar Wai

Samuel L. Jackson – a huge fan of Kar Wai – has lent his support to the film THE GRANDMASTER by signing on as a presenter with Martin Scorsese. “THE GRANDMASTER is a wild ride and an expertly crafted martial arts film. I was blown away by Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang’s performances, and needless to say by Wong Kar Wai’s direction; he’s a living legend who I’ve admired for ages, and it’s a true honor to lend my support alongside Martin Scorsese.” 

“THE FIRST SEA” Among Films in the German Documentary Series at 9th Zurich Film Festival

“THE FIRST SEA” Among Films in the German Documentary Series at 9th Zurich Film Festival

THE FIRST SEA, Clara TrischlerTHE FIRST SEA, Clara Trischler

The 9th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) announced its competition films in the series German documentary. All eight films are world premieres: THE FARMER YOU REMAIN Benedict Kuby (Germany), WHO IS THOMAS MULLER? by Christian Heynen (Germany), NEULAND by Anna Thommen (Switzerland), Nan Goldin – I REMEMBER YOUR FACE by Sabine Lidl (Germany), THE FIRST SEA Clara Trischler (Austria), THE FAMILY by Stefan Weinert (Germany) JOURNEY TO JAH by Noël Dernesch and Moritz Springer (Germany) and SERVICE epitome of Eric Bergkraut (Switzerland).

NEBRASKA, MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM Among Films to Screen at 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest

NEBRASKA, MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM Among Films to Screen at 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest

NEBRASKANEBRASKA

Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), scheduled to run this year from October 17 – October 26, 2013, revealed some of the films from the 2013 lineup. In addition to A-list studio headlines, TCFF will also host the Midwest and World Premieres of dozens of independent projects, many that were filmed on the ground in Minnesota. Films include NEBRASKA, ONE CHANCE, MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.

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