Film Festival

Created by Vancouver Film School student Naoki Tokumasu through the VFS Classical Animation program.

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Part 2 of the Q&A for the film ‘How To Be’ at the Austin Film Festival.

October 2008.

Q&A features director Oliver Irving, and actor Robert Pattinson

www.howtobemovie.com
www.robertpattinsononline.com

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Our story starts out with three artists. Julian Starks, a bouncer, fitness instructor, out of work actor and struggling filmmaker living in his car. Bill Jacobson, actor, insurance salesman, father, husband and Jennifer Sorenson, actress by day, waitress by night. All three trying to keep it together while striving to succeed in the ‘film industry.’ Together the three set out on an unbelievable five-year quest: JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE.

JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE examines, in a real-life and often-emotional narrative, the crushing reality of the fierce competition of the motion picture industry, and the plight of many young directors. It offers a glimpse into the altruistic history of the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, the multimillion-dollar, star-studded annual reception that it now draws and searches for the true meaning of INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING.

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Photos of the 1takemedia.com Film Competition’s Awards Ceremony. Prize money over 2,50,000 given. Attended by Mr. Ketan Mehta , Ms. Ghai and others.

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The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2010, now on its sixth year, is a project of the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Econolink Investments, Inc. (EII). It will be held on July 9 to 18, 2010.

PRESS RELEASE January 20, 2010

2010 CINEMALAYA FILMS UNRAVEL TALES OF LOVE & WAR IN MINDANAO Three entries by Mindanaoan filmmakers are among the ten finalists of the Full Length category of this years Cinemalaya competition. Maguindanaon filmmaker Gutierrez Mangansakan IIs Limbunan is a glimpse of the hidden world of the limbunan where brides-to-be are kept away from public view. Sheron Dayocs Halaw is the journey of a Badjao father and daughter as they sneak through the Southern backdoor and make the illegal crossing to the island of Sabah. Arnel Mardoquios Sheika is the story of a woman ravaged by the war; in search of peace, she runs to the City where violence and death continue to haunt her. These tales from Mindanao are just some of the many fascinating stories that will unfold in the 2010 Cinemalaya Independent Film Competition and Festival slated on July 9-18 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Also competing in the full length category of the competition are: Mayohan by Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana, Magkakapatid by Kim Homer C. Garcia, Rekrut by Danny Anonuevo, Sampaguita by Francis Xavier Pasion, Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at si JuanaB by Art Katipunan, Siya ang Mayor Ko by Dennis N. Marasigan and The Leaving by Ian-Dean S. Lorenos. Mayohan is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of Maytime festivities in Quezon province. Magkakapatid is about a family, torn apart and brought together by tragedy. Rekrut is about the friendship of a devout Muslim and a Christian who belong to an elite group of young military recruits. Sampaguita traces the journey of the sampaguita flower from buds plucked in the province to their final destination in the city where they are sold by children. The Leaving depicts the social, moral and cultural issues that the new generation of Tsinoys must deal with. Siya ang Mayor Ko follows the campaign trail of a woman candidate on the last day of the campaign period. The finalists of the Full Length Feature category will be awarded an initial seed investment of P500,000 from Cinemalaya Foundation as a production grant. Big name and established directors will be adding luster to this years Cinemalaya in the new Open category. Competing in this category are Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio by Mario OHara, Isang Pirasong Buhay by Mark Meily, Pink Halo-Halo by Joselito Altarejos, Sigwa by Joel Lamangan, and Two Funerals by Gil Portes. The Open category features works by Filipino directors who have directed at least three full-length feature films which have been released commercially. The five finalists of the Open category will be awarded a seed production grant of P500,000 from the Grassroots Film Production and Distribution Inc, plus an additional P100,000 post production grant. Cinemalaya has two major competition categories, namely, the Full Length Feature category and the Short Feature category. Entries to the Short Feature category are still being accepted until February 16 at the CCP Media Arts Office. Awards for all categories will be given on July 18, 2010 at the CCP. The Best Full Length Feature film will receive a prize of P200,000 and the Balanghai Trophy. The Best Short Feature film will receive a prize of P100,000 and a Balanghai Trophy. The Best Film in the Open category will receive a prize of P300,000 and the Balanghai Trophy. Now on its sixth year, the Cinemalaya Competition and Festival is a project of the Cinemalaya Foundation, CCP, Film Development Council of the Philippines and Econolink Investments Inc. It is an all-digital film festival and competition that aims to discover, encourage and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. For more information, please call the CCP Media Arts Division at tel. no. 832-1125 local 1704-05.

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A selection from the second half of Ben Bliss’s award winning thesis film ‘Jewsus.’

The film has currently screened at International Cinematographers Film Festival “Manaki Brothers,” International Student Film Festival Hollywood, Asheville Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival, Pacific Jewish Film Festival, Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival, Durango Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Lake Arrowhead Film Festival, Crossroads Film Festival, Riverside International Film Festival, Newport Beach International Film Festival and The Fallbrook Film Festival.

For more information or a full length screener contact MrBenBliss@gmail.com

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Straight from Berlin, Redemption — the new short film directed by Katie Wolfe (This Is Her), and Zero — the latest short film by Leo Woodhead (Cargo). Manurewa — a short film by Sam Peacocke inspired by the tragic murder of Navtej Singh in South Auckland. The third in Jason Stutter’s wildly popular ‘Careful’ series — Careful with that Crossbow. The Graffiti of Mr Tupaia director Chris Dudman’s latest short film — Choice Night. Documentary director Dan Salmon’s first dramatic short Licked, Rachel House’s short film The Winter Boy and Eating Sausage writer / director Zia Mandviwalla’s latest short film Amadi.

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“Magnifique” by Schweppes Short Film Festival and www.schhh.bg

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WATCH THE DIRECTOR’S CUT FOR THE FULL STORY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TN3VtWwks4

Meet Ben – he holds a sign for a living, and he loves his job more than almost anything. But today is his last day.

Made for the reed workplace film contest – and we won! Great big thanks to cast and crew and everyone who voted – click subscribe to get news about the film we make with the prize money.

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What happens next? What’s Ben’s new job? Watch the Director’s Cut to find out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TN3VtWwks4

Also – you know the drill by now – please rate, comment and favourite.

Love the soundtrack? Course you do – listen to more by the ingenious Lampwigg here: http://www.myspace.com/lampwigg

xO.

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10-10-10 Filmmakers 2008 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

LOCAL OFFERINGS

The SBIFF takes its commitment to the young people of our community to heart and with enthusiasm. Artful cinema can educate as well as entertain. Following are just a few of the programs the Festival will offer:

10-10-10 Student Screenwriting Competition and Sotheby’s International Realty 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition — The Screenwriting Competition, sponsored by Business First Bank, is comprised of 10 students who were selected out of submissions from Santa Barbara area high school and college students who submitted a 10-page sample of their best fiction writing – screenplay, stage play, or short story – to their school’s representative. The five best script samples were chosen from the high school level and five from the college level. The finalists are then assigned a storyline and an industry professional to mentor them during the writing of their screenplay. Finalists will meet with their mentor throughout the process, submitting their final draft in January 2008.

The 10 student screenplays will then be matched with a category-appropriate Filmmaking finalist from the Sotheby’s International Realty 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition, which consists of 10 students selected from 22 submissions, who will then produce a 10-minute film during the 10 days of the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Sunday, February 3 at 1 pm at the Marjorie Luke, all “10-10-10″ films will be screened and winners will be announced. The winning films will then be screened at the Closing Night Awards ceremony.

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