Friday, May 30, 2008

The European Audiovisual Observatory in Cannes

European Audio Visual Observatory
If you liked the VoD workshop - you'll LOVE it on film!

The European Audiovisual Observatory hit the right note with the 2008 edition of its Cannes afternoon workshop: VoD - which licences for which markets? Over 300 film professionals crowded into the Palais des festivals to hear the Strasbourg-based Observatory's latest information on the legal and market aspects of the VoD sector on Sunday 18th of May.

But those of you who missed the workshop can now catch up in the comfort of your own homes and offices as the workshop is now on line:
http://www.obs.coe.int/about/oea/mif2008_workshop.html

The Observatory's afternoon workshop in Cannes takes place during the first weekend of the film market and is accessible free of charge to all those holding a market or festival accreditation.
To receive an invitation to next year's workshop, please contact Alison.Hindhaugh@coe.int

About the Observatory
Set up in December 1992, the European Audiovisual Observatory's mission is to gather and distribute information on the audiovisual industry in Europe. The Observatory is a European public service body comprised of 36 member states and the European Community, represented by the European Commission. It operates within the legal framework of the Council of Europe and works alongside a number of partner and professional organisations from within the industry and with a network of correspondents. In addition to contributions to conferences, other major activities are the publication of a Yearbook, newsletters and reports, the compilation and management of databases and the provision of information through the Observatory's Internet site.

5th International Film Festival Summit

5th Annual IFFS Call For Speakers Is Now Open December 7-9, 2008 Las Vegas

To take advantage of Early Bird Registration CLICK HERE!

Film festival afficiodos are being advised not to miss the opportunity to network with festival directors and discover the latest trends and innovations taking hold in the film festival community.

The Deadline for submission is July 15th, 2008

The IFFS is also accepting speaking proposals for the 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas. The IFFS is bringing together film festival professionals and independent film leaders to address the most pressing issues facing the industry.

IFFS is seeking topics and speakers addressing the following areas: funding & sponsorship, programming, operations & management, publicity & public relations, acquisition & distribution, digital technology solutions and executive management. Other topics inlcuding new trends and challenges that are relevant are also welcomel.

To submit a speaker please send an email to info@filmfestivalsummit.com or call IFFS at +1 646 502 7563 . Visit IFFS on the web: http://www.filmfestivalsummit.com/

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Kerry Ladies Denied Sex Movie

The ladies of Kerry have been denied their favorite Sex Movie! Sex and the City the movie based on the hit HBO TV show will not play in either Tralee or Killarney. All is not lost, however, as fans will be able to see the big screen adaptation of their favorite TV show in Listowel in the Classic Cinema.

For more on the Classic Cinema in Listowel please log on here http://www.listowel-cinema.com/

For more on the HBO series Sex and the City please log on here http://www.hbo.com/city/

Thursday, May 1, 2008

All the News for All the Film Festivals around the World

FROM FEST21.COM <http://www.fest21.com/>
THE EDITOR'S BLOG <http://editor.fest21.com/>
Bruno the french blogger <http://bruno.fest21.com/>
Festival Summit London <http://iffs.fest21.com/>

Cannes <http://cannes.fest21.com/>
La Croisette Cannes <http://croisette.fest21.com/>
Future of Cinema <http://futureofcinema.fest21.com/>
Short Film Corner <http://www.fest21.com/blog/SFC>
Second Life Cannes <http://www.fest21.com/blog/secondlife%20>

NEWS FROM THE CIRCUIT
Dailies & videos
Raindance <http://www.fest21.com/blog/raindance>
Berlin <http://www.fest21.com/blog/berlin>
Sundance <http://www.fest21.com/blog/sundance>
AFI <http://www.fest21.com/blog/afi>
Babelgum <http://www.fest21.com/blog/babelgum>
Rome <http://www.fest21.com/blog/romefilmfestival>
Fort Lauderdale <http://www.fest21.com/blog/fortlauderdaleiff>
Taiwan Children <http://www.fest21.com/blog/tictff>
London <http://london.fest21.com/en/blog/londonfilmfestival_0>
Toronto <http://www.fest21.com/user/toronto_film_festival>
San Francisco <http://www.fest21.cm/blog/sanfrancisco>
Festivals in LA <http://www.fest21.com/blog/silverdocs_2007>
Silver Docs <http://www.fest21.com/blog/silverdocs_2007>
Film In New York <http://www.fest21.com/blog/filmnewyork>
Awards Watch <http://iffs.fest21.com/>
Tribeca <http://www.fest21.com/blog/tribecafilmfestival>
Sundance 07 <http://www.fest21.com/blog/sundance07>
Sundance 06 <http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/sundance>
Berlin <http://www.fest21.com/blog/berlin07>
07 <http://www.fest21.com/blog/sundance07>
Berlin06 <http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/berlin>
Capri <http://www.fest21.com/blog/capri>
IDFA <http://www.fest21.com/blog/intldocumentaryffamsterdam>
New York <http://www.fest21.com/fr/blog/newyorkfilmfestival_0>
Carthage <http://carthage.fest21.com/>
Martha'sVineyard <http://www.fest21.com/en/blog/mvfilmfest>
Rhodes <http://rhodes.fest21.com/>
Bermudas <http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/bermuda>


FESTIVALS GALLERY
SUNDANCE PHOTO GALLERIES <http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/sundance>
GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/images/goldenglobes2006/index.htm>

CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
BABELGUM
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/nov/babelgum.shtml>
SAN FRANCISCO
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/sept/sfiff.shtml>
SHORT SHORTS
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/sept/short.shtml>
DUBAI <http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/sept/dubaiv2.shtml>
ECU <http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/sept/ecu.shtml>
PUNTO DE VISTA
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/july/vista.shtml>
TURKS & CAICOS
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/may/bahamas.shtml>
INDEPENDENT FEATURES
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/sept/enteteindiefeature.shtml>
PUNTO DE VISTA
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/july/vista.shtml>
KC FILMAKER <http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/sept/kc.shtml>
BAHAMAS <http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/may/bahamas.shtml>
FANTASPORTO'
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/may/fantasporto.shtml>
FUNCHAL <http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/may/funchal.shtml>
TAHOE RENO
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/jan/tahoe07.shtml>
AFRICA WORLD DOCUMENTARY FEST
<http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/07/jan/africa.shtml>
ANNUAL PROGRAM WITHOUT FRONTIERS
<http://filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/sept/frontiers.shtml>