2015 international competition

OFFICIAL SELECTION
TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH AL CENTRO DE LA TIERRA Daniel Rosenfeld Argentina / France / Germany / Netherlands, 2015, 86' International premiere		AND THE LIVING IS EASY Lamia Joreige France / Lebanon, 2014, 74' World premiere
THE MESH AND THE CIRCLE A TRAMA E O CÍRCULO Mariana Caló and Francisco Queimadela Portugal / Italy, 2014, 34' International premiere / first film		BY OUR SELVES Andrew Kotting United Kingdom, 2015, 80' World premiere
BUILDINGS Johannes Hammel Austria, 2015, 31' International premiere		ENTANGLED ENTRELAZADO Riccardo Giacconi Colombia, 2014, 37' World premiere
FIELD NIGGAS Khalik Allah United States of America, 2014, 60' International premiere / first film		HOME Rafat Alzakout Syria / Lebanon, 2015, 70' World premiere / first film
MAESTA Andy Guérif France, 2015, 46' World premiere		MEURTRIÈRE Philippe Grandrieux France, 2015, 60' World premiere
PAWEL AND WAWEL PAWEL i WAWEL Krzysztof Kaczmarek Poland / Austria, 2014, 63' International premiere		IDENTIFICATION PHOTOS RETRATOS DE IDENTIFICAÇÃO Anita Leandro Brazil, 2014, 73' European premiere
THE MONUMENT HUNTER RASTREADOR DE ESTATUAS Jerónimo Rodríguez Chile, 2015, 71' World premiere		SANTA TERESA & OTHER STORIES SANTA TERESA & OTRAS HISTORIAS Nelson De Los Santos Arias Mexico / United States of America / Dominican Republic , 2015, 65' World premiere
TOPONYMY TOPONIMIA Jonathan Perel Argentina, 2015, 82' International premiere

PARIS KASIDOKOSTAS-LATSIS SETS UP HERCULES FILM FUND & LONGTIME PARTNER TERRY DOUGAS SETS SAIL WITH RHEA FILMS

Greek ship-owner Paris Kasidokostas-Latsis has set up the Luxembourg based Hercules Film Fund, to bring European investors to Hollywood to finance 3 – 5 wide release films per year. In parallel, Terry Dougas has formed a new production banner called Rhea Films (the mother of all Greek Gods), which will be the producing vehicle for films financed by Hercules. The first film under the new banner will be Doug Liman’s “Mena” starring Tom Cruise, which will be co-financed by Hercules and co-produced by Rhea Films. Paris Kasidokostas-Latsis, Terry Dougas and Jean-Luc De Fanti will serve as executive producers. Principal photography on the Imagine, Quadrant Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures production began today in Atlanta. Film finance veteran Joe Cohen served as an advisor to the creation of the fund and Sky Moore served as legal counsel.

Hercules and Rhea Films will operate independently from 1821 Media, the already established multimedia production and finance company, owned by the long-time business partners. 1821 Media specializes in high quality film, television, graphic novels and digital media and has a number of projects set up at studios, including: William Wheeler’s Untitled Kyriakides Project for Disney and Mayhem Pictures, and "The Odyssey" for Warner Bros., which David Heyman (HARRY POTTER) is producing. The company has also forged successful partnerships with independent filmmakers, such as Natalie Portman and comic book legend Stan Lee.

Currently, 1821 is in post-production on Gavin O'Connor’s “Jane Got A Gun,” starring Natalie Portman for Relativity and TWC, and Paul Weitz’ critically acclaimed “Grandma,” starring Lily Tomlin for Sony Classics. Previously released titles include: “And While We Were Here,” starring Kate Bosworth; Robert Rodriquez’s “Machete Kills”; “Swing Vote” starring Kevin Costner; “The Box” starring Cameron Diaz; and “The Invention of Lying” starring Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner. 1821 published the New York Times Best Selling and award-winning “Romeo & Juliet: The War” in association with Stan Lee and is currently developing it into a major motion picture. The company also produced documentary “With Great Power” the Stan Lee Story and recently launched Stan Lee's Kids Universe.

-Edited by Vanessa McMahon

This year’s Cannes sketches took off with the European Audiovisual Observatory, where the panelists discussed A Fistful of Euros and The Future of Film Financing in Europe.

Animation Day in Cannes is dedicated to promoting the art of animation in all its forms,  promoting animation professionals and related technologies and providing networking opportunities.

Animation Day in Cannes happens May 18th 2016 during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the largest gathering of international film media in the world.

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·         From Short to Feature Length Animation

·         Specifics of Animation Marketing

·         Profile of International Markets for animation titles

·         New avenues, new players financing animation

Animation Recall : Cannes accolades to Winners on the Circuit (Oscar, Animaze...)

Animaze Daze in Cannes Competition

Animation Showcase Screenings in the Market

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D O C   C O R N E R

Doc Corner, a Marché du Film program, and the Ford Foundation have entered into a two-year partnership that will amplify the social justice storytelling program, Just Films, in Cannes.  

The announcement comes as Ford enters into the second phase of this multi-faceted program to reduce inequality in all its forms through supporting visual story tellers, new media projects, and organizations that work toward these ends.

The Ford Foundation places a special focus on documentary work in the field. Through a series of initiatives of the renowned programs of the Marché du Film, such as the Doc Corner, the Producers Network, NEXT and a Documentary Mixer, it is expected that this new agreement will give wider exposure to documentary cinema in Cannes and provide a vital platform to make the resulting body of work more clearly visible to key players in the global film industry.

"Visual story telling is vital to disrupting cultural narratives that drive inequality and fuel discrimination,” said Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Director Cara Mertes. “The Cannes Film Festival is an important cultural event for supporting, mentoring and strengthening filmmaker networks between the global south and global north, and highlighting the singular role contemporary documentary plays in reaffirming human dignity and justice."

Julie Bergeron, Head of Industry Programming: "The Ford Foundation has created an incredible legacy in tackling social injustice and inequality. They support everything from ideas to institutions, to visual story tellers, new media projects and, especially, documentary filmmakers, in this regard. Their efforts have lead to revealing insights and sometimes startling exposures from filmmakers around the world, and we are proud to be partnering with them and supporting and showcasing these efforts at the Marché du Film."

Documentary cinema is growing at the Doc Corner in Cannes. “We here at the Marché support filmmakers unearthing stories that speak of these injustices, and find it a positive endeavor to create a market place and wider exposure for such important works," says Jerome Paillard, Executive Director of the Marché du Film. “This agreement adds a dynamic dimension to the Doc Corner. It will be the perfect home for companies deeply involved in docs.”

A new exclusive venue for Doc Corner at the Marché du Film 2016

For the next Marché du Film edition, the documentary community will be accommodated in a new exclusive area in the Marina Club, a new space in the Riviera overlooking the old harbor. Sales agents and producers will be able to book a table for the duration of the Marché and benefit from the Doc Corner digital video library. This area will be complemented with a market screening room venue specifically dedicated to documentary feature films.  

About Doc Corner:

http://www.marchedufilm.com/en/doccorner

The Doc Corner is a Marché du Film platform which consists in gathering documentary professionals as directors, sales agents, buyers, festival programmers, producers and distributors. It is a leading market place, meeting point and screening venue for documentaries that takes place at the heart of the Marché.

About Ford Foundation’s JustFilms:

https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/justfilms 

Ford Foundation’s JustFilms aims to lift voices from outside the mainstream, build audiences for social justice stories, enlarge conversation on critical issues, and encourage new modes of social justice storytelling through funding independent film and digital projects and the organizations that support them. JustFilms has supported over 70 films since its launch in 2011, including the critically acclaimed films How to Survive a Plague and Gideon’s Army. In addition to Doc Corner, JustFilms partners have included: Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, Independent Television Service and Britdoc | Good Pitch.

FILMS FROM RIO (BRAZIL)

Future Logic (Palestine)

In keeping with the first edition, the 2016 edition will be comprised of its two founding pillars: the 'Women in Motion' Talks and the 'Women in Motion' Awards.

Taking place as morning sessions throughout the entire competition, this year's 'Women in Motion' Talks will welcome guests from outside the film industry to enrich the discussions about the place and contribution of women in cinema and underline solutions which would make the industry more representative.

During the first edition of the 'Women in Motion' Talks held in 2015, a number of high-profile men and women eagerly joined the debate. Isabella Rossellini, Claire Denis, Salma Hayek Pinault, Matthias Schoenaerts, Melvil Poupaud, Isabelle Huppert, Sylvie Pialat, Agnès Varda, Thierry Frémaux, Frances McDormand and Deniz Gamze Ergüven all expressed their views on women and cinema during a series of interviews open to journalists and industry professionals.

In addition to the talks, for the 69th Cannes International Film Festival, the awards will be presented on 15 May 2016, during the 'Presidential Dinner' organised by Kering and the Festival de Cannes and hosted by François-Henri Pinault, Pierre Lescure and Thierry Frémaux. The first award will be presented to a laureate who has made an exemplary contribution to both the film industry and women's causes. The first award winner will then be offered the chance to choose the recipient(s) of the second award, intended to support up-and-coming talents in the film industry, from a shortlist of individuals compiled throughout 2015. The second award will be accompanied by financial support for an ongoing film project. In 2015, two honorary awards were attributed; the first to actress, producer and committed philanthropist Jane Fonda, who also holds two Oscars for best actress; and the second to independent producer Megan Ellison to celebrate the launch ofthe 'Women in Motion' programme. Both women are emblematic of their cinematic generations.

François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, commented: "I am proud that 'Women in Motion' has once again been given the chance to feature in the programme of such a major event as the Festival de Cannes this year. In 2015, 'Women in Motion' proved to be a powerful platform for supporting women in cinema. With 'Women in Motion' - and even more so this year, given the real support we are providing to several female directors - we are taking another step towards real awareness and tangible changes, promoting a film industry that is more representative of the richness and diversity of our societies."

Pierre Lescure, President of the Cannes International Film Festival, stated: "I am once again delighted to be able to offer a programme as rich and ambitious as 'Women in Motion' to guests and the entire film industry at the 69th Festival de Cannes. In 2016, 'Women in Motion' is expanding, in line with the debate about the place of women in cinema and the need for greater diversity within the profession. We are pleased to be able to contribute to reflections on this important theme, and to give concrete support to up-and-coming cinematic talents in the process."

Thierry Frémaux,General Delegate of the Cannes International Film Festival, added: "The 'Women in Motion' programme has really found its place at Cannes. I am delighted that the second edition is being held in 2016. We are extremely proud of the success of the first edition, both in terms of the quality of its discussions and speakers, and for the positive reception it was given by the press and industry professionals. The place, role, contribution and voices of women in cinema are undoubtedly issues that concern the entire profession and which will help the industry to evolve towards ever greater degrees of openness and diversity."

About 'Women in Motion'

The aim of the 'Women in Motion' programme is to stimulate discussion and encourage reflection on the place of women in the film industry, both on and off the screen. Launched in May 2015 as part of the partnership between Kering and the Festival de Cannes, 'Women in Motion' is now an integral part of the Festival's official programme. The programme features two fundamental components: the Talks, which are a series of open interviews with one or several guests, which take place throughout the duration of the Festival, to create a platform for considering and exchanging views on the multi-faceted issue of women in the film industry; and the 'Women in Motion' Awards, presented each year to an iconic figure and to one or several up-and-coming talents at the Festival de Cannes "Presidential Dinner".

About Kering

A world leader in apparel and accessories, Kering develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella McCartney, Tomas Maier, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Puma, Volcom, and Cobra. By 'empowering imagination' in the fullest sense, Kering encourages its brands to reach their potential, in the most sustainable manner.

Present in more than 120 countries, the Group generated revenues of more than €11.5 billion in 2015 and had more than 38,000 employees at year end. The Kering (previously PPR) share is listed on Euronext Paris (FR 0000121485, KER.PA, KER.FP).

7th Annual International Film Finance Forum

Intercontinental Carlton Hotel | Cannes, France

Presented by Winston Baker

In Partnership with The Hollywood Reporter and filmfestivals.com

May 13, 2016

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OVERVIEW:

In its 7th edition, Winston Baker will host its annual high-level international program during the 69th Festival de Cannes at the prestigious Carlton Hotel located on the Boulevard de la Croisette. This forum will be a half-day program on the afternoon of May 13, 2016 geared towards global strategies for financing films, mitigating risk, aligning interests with partners worldwide, new co-production insights, identifying new viable distribution avenues, and exploring emerging technology developments.

Winston Baker’s 2016 Cannes forum will feature award-winning producers, filmmakers, agents, buyers, advisors and technology experts. Key topics of discussion at the forum will include:

·         Global State of Film Finance: Keynote Conversation with Award-Winning Filmmakers/Producers

·         Distribution, Distribution, Distribution: Identifying the Right Outlets

·         There’s Good Films, then there’s Great Marketing

·         Cross Border Productions in Europe: Status Quo and Exploratory Financing Strategies

·         Gateway into China: New Funding, Incentive Programs and Beyond

ATTENDEE PROFILE:

Each year, the Cannes forum hosts a targeted group of film financiers, producers, sales agents, buyers, and seasoned advisors. The Winston Baker forum is an effective way to stay connected with award-winning producers and active industry dealmakers, as well as make new contacts at a film festival that hosts thousands of people each year. In such a huge market, there is no better way to establish visibility with the right contacts than by attending a high-level film finance and distribution conference.

Credit: Frances McDormand by Andrew Brucker - All rights reserved. Conception: H215

On the occasion of the second edition of the 'Women in Motion' programme which will take place in Cannes from 11 to 22 May 2016 at the 69th Festival de Cannes, Kering and the Festival de Cannes reveal Frances McDormand's picture chosen for this year's official poster, who shone the light on gender bias practices within the film industry during 'Women in Motion' programme's first edition. During her Talk on 22 May 2015, the actress addressed the impact gender discrimination had on budget negotiations for female filmmakers, the lack of money being one of the main issues faced within the industry. Frances McDormand made her point hit home:

"We don't need help, we need money. We don't need more initiatives; we need money."

"Women in motion - it's done! We are moving, we just need to catch up."

Launched jointly by Kering and the Festival de Cannes in 2015 as part of an official five year partnership, the 'Women in Motion' programme aims to celebrate women's talent in cinema. In keeping with the first edition, the 'Women in Motion' programme will be comprised of its two founding pillars: the 'Women in Motion' Talks and the 'Women in Motion' Awards. The Talks, the programme for which will be announced ahead of the Festival, will provide an opportunity to highlight the contribution of women and discuss their role in the film industry.

In addition to the Talks, the first 'Women in Motion' Award will aim to reward the exemplary contribution of a laureate to both the film industry and women's causes. The second Award will be attributed to one or several up-and-coming talents in the film industry, chosen from a shortlist of individuals compiled throughout 2015.
 

To watch Frances McDormand's Talk on 22 May 2015:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XIn6yNI6xo

More information:

The Women In Motion Press Area

About 'Women in Motion'
The aim of the 'Women in Motion' programme is to stimulate discussion and encourage reflection on the place of women in the film industry, both on and off the screen. Launched in May 2015 as part of the partnership between Kering and the Festival de Cannes, 'Women in Motion' is now an integral part of the Festival's official programme. The programme features two fundamental components: the Talks, which are a series of open interviews with one or several guests, which take place throughout the duration of the Festival, to create a platform for considering and exchanging views on the multi-faceted issue of women in the film industry; and the 'Women in Motion' Awards, presented each year to an iconic figure and to one or several up-and-coming talents at the Festival de Cannes "Presidential Dinner".
 
 
About Kering
A world leader in apparel and accessories, Kering develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella McCartney, Tomas Maier, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Puma, Volcom, and Cobra. By 'empowering imagination' in the fullest sense, Kering encourages its brands to reach their potential, in the most sustainable manner.
Present in more than 120 countries, the Group generated revenues of more than €11.5 billion in 2015 and had more than 38,000 employees at year end. The Kering (previously PPR) share is listed on Euronext Paris (FR 0000121485, KER.PA, KER.FP).

"The eclectic, visionary, and totally buzzworthy Chief Digital Officer of the Canadian Film Centre and the founder of the CFC Media Lab, Ana Serrano has spent the better part of two decades driving digital transformation. Directing more than 140 projects, mentoring 70 startups, creating alliances, raising funding and disrupting the ordinary. Serrano puts a uniquely Canadian spin on digital media innovation. She’s also a downright nice person and supportive mentor for many digital entrepreneurs and an ever-present force in the Canadian accelerator and startup community. Her personal work has won her many awards (DigiAward for Visionary of the Year, Canadian Feature Film Award for transmedia productionPrison Dancer: the Musical, and a Jim Blackaby Ingenuity Award for Body/Mind/Change.) Tonight, I’m especially pleased to add yet another prestigious award to the collection of my friend Ana Serrano.”

- Scott Dyer, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Corus Entertainment, and President, Nelvana

On March 9th at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards Gala 2 in Toronto, the best and brightest Canadian talent was celebrated within the categories of Television & Digital Media, Children’s, Comedy, Drama, Performance and Variety. Ana was surrounded by her partner Priam Givord, along with Scott Dyer and Pam Lehn, Amy Davies (Associate Director, CFC Media Lab), Galen Scorer (Interactive Producer), Nick DeMartino (Chair of the Board of Advisors, IDEABOOST), Leonardo Dell’Anno (GM, Company and Company), Tessa Sproule (Founder, Vubble, CFC Media Lab Alumni), and Anita Lee (Executive Producer, NFB Ontario), who attended the event to celebrate Ana’s achievement and award.

Ana arrived just in time to receive the award from her keynote addresses at the Mindshare NextM Conferences in Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. Sponsored by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Ana was recognized for her “innovative and stellar contributions to our Canadian screen-based industries,” explained Martin Katz

The CFC Media Lab team, in partnership with Wild Horse Communications produced a surprise video for Ana, celebrating her career path from founder of the CFC Media Lab to Chief Digital Officer of the CFC to Canadian Screen Award-winning digital media trailblazer. The video included personal and professional congratulatory messages to Serrano, with lots of stories, milestones and moments, with future well wishes. 

Thank you to all the individuals who contributed. Featured in the video, in alphabetical order, are:

• Anita Lee (Executive Producer, NFB Ontario)
• Christina Jennings (CFC Alumna; Chair, CFC Board of Directors; Chairman and CEO, Shaftesbury)
• Harley Morenstein (Alumni, CFC Media Lab; Creator and Host, Epic Meal Time)
• Dr. Ilse Truernicht (CEO, MaRS Discovery District)
• Prem Gill (CEO, Creative BC)
• Raja Khanna (CEO, Television & Digital, Blue Ant Media)
• Romeo Candido (Co-Founder, Creative Director, Composer, Prison Dancer)
• Dr. Sara Diamond (President, OCAD University)
• Slawko Klymkiw (CEO, Canadian Film Centre)
• Suzanne Stein (Professor OCAD U, Mentor IDEABOOST)
• Tessa Sproule (Founder, Vubble, IDEABOOST)
• Wayne Clarkson (Former CFC Executive Director)

With thanks to Amber Mac, Mikey Bustos, Matt and Susan Gorbet, 1188 Creative Studios, J.Lee Williams, Dan Jacob, TEDxToronto, and Joyce Wong.

David Cronenberg, who collaborated with Ana on the transmedia project Body/Mind/Change, remarked, “Ana, anybody who can turn me into an omniscient, brooding, godlike entity, the way you did, deserves a major award like this one. Big congrats from your grateful creature, David.”

As Ana took to the stage to accept her award, the crowd erupted with applause, and she remarked, “Firstly, I’d like to thank the Academy for this tremendous honour, I’m proud to be part of such a distinguished line of digital trailblazers. It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes multiple villages if you want that child to pioneer something new.” CLICK HERE to view Ana’s entire acceptance speech.

In closing, Ana remarked, “I’d like to call out and share this award with McLean Greaves, one of the biggest trailblazers of all time, I will miss you. Rest In Peace.”

Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced today enhancements to its sales team with the appointment of Annie Lim and the promotions of Andy Chang and Annie Chan. Andy Chang is now Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales, Marketing and Original Productions, while Annie Chan is promoted to Executive Director, Affiliate Sales.  Annie Lim joins CTE as Executive Director, Affiliate Sales.

Annie Lim joins CTE with a strong sales track record in the media entertainment industry.  She brings extensive regional distribution and sales experience to CTE from her prior roles with NBCUniversal International Networks and IMG Media. At CTE, Lim will drive the distribution of the company’s expanding portfolio of branded linear and non-linear Asian entertainment services, including the recently launched Miao Mi, an Asian preschool kids channel, KIX 360 and Thrill 360 linear over-the-top (OTT) services, as well as Celestial Movies, cHK, Celestial Classic Movies, KIX HD and Thrill.

In addition to overseeing corporate communications, trade, affiliate and consumer marketing for CTE, Andy Chang will now be responsible for driving advertising sales for CTE channels across the region and assembling sponsored original productions. Chang joined Celestial Pictures in 2010, prior to the formation of CTE, from Sony Pictures Entertainment. Under Chang's leadership, CTE’s channels have grown in brand awareness and ratings. Chang was also responsible for the PromaxBDA Global Excellence award-winning launch campaign of cHK, CTE’s Hong Kong entertainment channel. In addition, Chang created CTE’s first sponsored original production for its channel KIX called “R U Tough Enough?” This search for the toughest individual in a country has expanded from Malaysia to the Philippines and will launch in Thailand in 2016.  

Annie Chan is promoted to Executive Director, Affiliate Sales and will continue to drive channel distribution and oversee affiliate relations with platform partners in Asia/Pacific. Chan played a key role in the launch of Miao Mi. She was also responsible for the tremendous growth of CTE’s channels in Indonesia. Prior to CTE, Chan was the Director of Business Development at Celestial Pictures, where she managed corporate finance and business development since her start at the company in 2004.

“The ‘Tiger Team’ continues to grow in leaps and bounds in the Year of the Monkey. Recognizing the need of today’s advertisers and brands for more integrated campaigns spanning on-air, off-air and online, we are now aligning advertising sales, marketing, and original productions under the leadership of Andy Chang. I am confident Andy will build on the momentum of our ad sales business and continue the growth trajectory. With Annie Chan, we are now placing more territories under her care in recognition of the terrific job she has done since transitioning from Business Development, and also on the launch of Miao Mi. And last, but certainly not the least, we are excited to have Annie Lim join the ‘Tiger Team’. Her experience, performance, salesmanship and overall effervescent personality make her an ideal and very valuable addition to our team, especially as we continue to develop and roll out localized and relevant Asian entertainment services” said Todd Miller, CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment. 

We are proud to have worked with Howard J. Ford introducing his film in the market in Cannes and Berlin where he got attention and sales in 25  territories.

Winner of National Film Awards:

Best Independent Feature

'NEVER LET GO' beats out Cannes Film Festival winner and Oscar-nominated 'CAROL' with Cate Blanchett, as well as Sean Penn, Javier Bardem and Idris Elba's 'The Gunman' to take the trophy.

Director Howard J.Ford and lead actress Angela Dixon at NFA 2016

The film has been selected to play at Artemis Festival this month

Trailer:

http://archstonedistribution.com/never-let-go/

'Never Let Go' is an action film (think 'Taken') shot in Spain and Morocco. Former FBI agent, now single mother Lisa Brennan, takes a vacation to escape an unhappy love affair and painful memories. But in a heartbeat, she is not only faced with an infant daughter kidnapped by human traffickers, but also faces murder charges from her quest and must stay one step ahead of foreign police. This breathless suspense thriller is a jolt-a-minute journey that no mother should have to take.

Review:

http://thepeoplesmovies.com/2015/08/film4-frightfest-2015-review-never-let-go-2015/

http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2016/04/01/british-film-never-let-go-wins-best-independent-film-national-film-awards/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

List of all National Film Award winners: http://www.nationalfilmacademy.org/winners-for-the-2nd-annual-national-film-awards-uk-announced/

Action/Thriller

Notable Cast:

Velibor Topic- 2015’s 'Kingsmen: The Secret Service', 'Kingdom of Heaven', ‘Snatch'

Nigel Whitmey - 'Saving Private Ryan', ‘Dark Shadows'

Lisa Eichhorn - 'Talented Mr. Ripley', ‘Yanks', (BAFTA nominated, twice Golden Globe nominee)

Heather Peace -  Very well-known in UK for ‘London’s Burning’ and BBC’s ‘Waterloo Road’ (Heather is one of the most followed Lesbian actresses globally now, regularly featuring in the top 100 list of celebrity lesbians) 75,000 twitter followers

For more information Cannes Film Festival:  May 11-18 at Riviera F8

Contact;

Priscilla Ross

President of Worldwide Sales

Archstone Distribution

pross@archstonedistribution.com

www.archstonedistribution.com

•   Frontières Goes to Cannes: Presentation of 4 Works-In-Progress of genre films in post-production seeking agents and festival selections.
•  The Future of Genre & Virtual Reality: A panel examining Canadian Virtual Reality projects with a genre focus, co-presented with the Canadian Film Centre during the “VR Days” at NEXT organized by the Marché du Film.
•  The Fantastic Fanatics Mixer: The very popular Marché du Film networking cocktail at the Plage des Palmes specially shaped for the genre community. Sponsored by: Frontières, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Blood Window (Ventana Sur) and Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

-Wednesday May 18: Greece Private party & films 'Black & Wine Eros' with the Artist Evi Photopoulos, the Film director Theo Papadoulakis and the music composer Giannis Christodoulopoulos attending - at 18.00

AVIFF Art Film Festival venue :

Salon 'La Renaissance'
10 Bd du midi Jean Hibert 06400 Cannes
160 M2
Screening room-Salon-Photo-call-Terrasse

BLACK WINE EROS

Evi Photopoulos

Greece 2014

Title: Black wine of EROS

Year of creation: October 8th 2014

Place of Shooting: Kares /Province of Chania

Synopsis : based on the artist’s poem book "EROS the NUDE"..

it's about a hopeless love ..which takes place ... during the wine harvest

BLACK WINE OF EROS TRAILER from NEW WORLD CINEMAS Distributions on Vimeo.

The big screen adaptation of acclaimed stage play rounds out the cast with Sofia Helin, Max Brown and Erin Richards

GSP Studios today announced the film adaptation of the late N.J. Crisp’s renowned 1996 stage play of the same name, THAT GOOD NIGHT, which has begun principal photography with renowned British talent and BAFTA award winner John Hurt (ALIEN, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, THE ELEPHANT MAN, NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR and TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY) taking the lead alongside Sofia Helin (THE BRIDGE), Erin Richards (GOTHAM, THE QUIET ONES, BEING HUMAN) and Max Brown (AGENT CARTER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE TUDORS). The film will shoot for five weeks on the Algarve coastline of Portugal. GSP Studios International is also handling worldwide sales.

THAT GOOD NIGHT, which derives its name from the famous Dylan Thomas poem, follows Ralph (played by Hurt), a famed screenwriter coming to terms with his impending death. As he does so, he resolves to attempt two final missions in life; to be reconciled to his long-lost son (Brown), and to ensure he doesn’t become a burden to his wife Anna (Helin) with his slow decline, by hiring a mysterious “Visitor” to help him pass painlessly into “…that good night”.

Directed by award-winning Eric Styles (DREAMING OF JOSEPH LEES, RELATIVE VALUES) THAT GOOD NIGHT has been written for the screen by theatre director and writer for film, stage and television, Charles Savage. The producer of original stage play, Alan Latham (I COULD NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN, DEAD MAN RUNNING), of GSP Studios will produce the feature adaptation alongside Savage. Financing for the film has come through GSP Studios, Red Rock Entertainment and Goldfinch Entertainment.

Director Eric Styles said of the Production: “I’m looking forward to bringing this bittersweet, thought-provoking drama to the big screen. Charles Savage has crafted a beautifully nuanced script and I am very lucky to have such a brilliant cast and crew to help bring this story to life”.

John Hurt shared “I am excited to be a part of this production and very much looking forward to putting all the jigsaw pieces together that make up this fascinating and paradoxical character.”

THAT GOOD NIGHT boasts a strong line-up of talent behind the camera including Director of Photography Richard Stoddard (DR WHO, THE PASSING, BEING HUMAN), Costume Designer Charlotte Morris (LEGENDS, SILENT WITNESS, MERLIN) and Hair and Make-Up Designer Lesley Lamont Fisher (INDIAN SUMMERS, LIFE IN SQUARES, BLACK MIRROR) and Production Designer Humphrey Jaeger (HETTY FEATHER, THE HOARDER). Executive Producers of THAT GOOD NIGHT include Paul Ward, Julian Hicks and Gary Collins.

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Synopsis

Ralph, a once-famous screenwriter, is in his seventies and terminally ill. He has two final missions in life: to ensure he doesn’t become a burden to his younger devoted wife, Anna, and to be reconciled to his long-abandoned son, Michael, as he goes “into that good night”. But Ralph wrecks all hope of reconciliation when he picks a fight with Michael’s girlfriend, Cassie. Later, alone, Ralph receives the sinister and mysterious “Visitor” whose services he has hired to provide the painless ending to his life. But The Visitor plays a devastating trick.

Set in their luxury villa in the remote hilltops that surround the Algarve coastline of Portugal, this bittersweet drama bravely tackles issues of assisted dying, nature and the meaning of life and death. Based on the hugely successful stage play by NJ Crisp, its brilliant and witty arguments address issues that we traditionally avoid.

About GSP Studios

GSP Studios was formed in 2008 by Alan Latham, Kit Monkman and Thomas Mattinson, to facilitate the groundbreaking techniques created to produce the company’s first feature film, The Knife That Killed Me.

Based in North Yorkshire, the company has its own studio facility-offering 3 large stage spaces- and specialises in providing production services, creative and technical visual effects solutions for feature films. The team offer full support to all stages of production, from pre-visualisation, conceptual artwork, shoot supervision, 3D and 2D through to delivery services for the final finished project.

The company has produced over fifteen films including Extremis, a post apocalyptic thriller starring David O’Hara and Isabelle Allen; Dusty & Me, a heart-warming coming of age story set in the 70s starring Luke Newberry, Genevieve Gaunt, Iain Glen and Ian Hart; and The Comedians Guide To Survival starring James Buckley of The Inbetweeners fame. The company now has an annual production slate of 5 - 7 films.

In 2015, GSP Studios launched the distribution and sales arm of the company, GSP Studios International, led by Senior Sales Agent Simon Barnes. GSP International acts as the dedicated international sales department for all films produced under the GSP Studios banner and content is licensed to a wide variety of clients, including theatrical & DVD distributors, broadcasters, Video On Demand channels and in-flight entertainment buyers worldwide.

Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites, let us shoot and promote for you...

We produce The Cannes Dailies delivering News, Glamour, Biz and Buzz.
The Cannes Market Dailies and 8 Cannes Newsletters :  

And the Animation Day in Cannes  Dailies (18) during the market

 Weather forecast for your Cannes 69th activities: Glamorous, Warm, Sunny and Successful.

“I wish you the best of luck on the circuit.

When I was a film distributor I have witnessed several times how true magic can happen in festivals for film and talent and I am proud to have personally contributed to some of these amazing success stories in Cannes including Boyz’n The Hood, Amfar Launch with Cliffhanger and many more. Cannes and other key festivals offer a wealth of opportunities in the film Industry and this continues to amaze and drive me.

Let filmfestivals.com  contribute to your success in Cannes which I have attended since 1987 promoting 160 films (as head of marketing and Managing Director for UGC - 20Th Century Fox Distribution, and prior to this with Sony in France). I would be happy to share my knowledge and expertise with you." ."       

Bruno Chatelin - COO Filmfestivals.com

We can help you many ways, with a large commando team and a solid Cannes experience at your service.

We would be happy to brainstorm with you around specific plans and strategies for your films in the Market, including banners, video stories, sponsoring of our events in Cannes (Animation Day in Cannes May 18th, The Annual Festival Organizers Wine Tasting Party in Cannes may 19th 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm at Pavillons la Renaissance...)

Our team of experts bring experience in film marketing (200 films launched for Sony and Fox) and festival strategies

Advertising and Direct Marketing options for Cannes

Advertorial with an article published in the Animation Day In Cannes Dailies   or Cannes Market Dailies example                                                                                                                              Price is 99€

Bundle publication of an article in our our online dailies (see above)

+ an ad (see below) in our Cannes in Focus newsletter during Cannes 120 000 subscriber + Cannes participants, buyers  and media click to view sample (Shift for example)      (300 pixels wide x 200 logo + 4 lines 75 words and links).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Price is 200€ 

Large visual display ad up to 810 x500 + 150 words and links. Ad is positionned on top of the newsletter

see sample from AFM                                                                                                                                 Price is 750€

Send a dedicated eBlast to (2 911) film buyers (with your html content, text, images, links, click links to videos)                                                                                                                             Price is 425€
 

Send a dedicated eBlast to (25.000) fest participants and key film pros from the key markets (Cannes, TIFF, Berlin)                                                                                                                  Price is 850€
 

Send an eBlast film press release to the  international press (12.000) and press in cannes  (solo html blast, your text, pictures, links) Limited slots only                                                       Price is 350€
 

Option for top of page promotion on Animation Day in Cannes or Cannes Market Dailies for  one day
+ homepage visibility  on http://www.filmfestivals.com/                                                   Price is 195€

Banner on top of our newsletter 728x90 100 words and links

                                        Price is 500€      

Special Animation Day in Cannes Packages for animations

Gold Package: Representation & Promotion (to buyers and media and festival attendees) of your animation in Cannes  with screening of a trailer inside the ADIC Discoveries (two screenings)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Price is 520€                                                                

Platinum Package: Representation & Promotion (to buyers and media and festival attendees) of your animation in Cannes with festival selection boost.

Includes screening of your trailer inside the Animation Day in Cannes Discoveries (two screenings May 18)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Price is 830€

Diamond Showcase Package with screenings in Animation Day in Cannes. Promotion (to buyers and media and festival attendees) of your animation in Cannes.

Includes screening of your demo reel and introduction during our ADIC Discoveries (two screenings)                                                                                                                   Price is 2080€

Premium Package with screenings in Animation Day in Cannes. Promotion (to buyers and media and festival attendees) of your animation in Cannes.

Includes screening of your demo reel and introduction during our ADIC Discoveries (two screenings)                                                                                                                   Price is 5000€

Help in Cannes with video services.

Our crew can film your event, promote in our Cannes dailies and provide, feed red carpet best of, parties, one on one interviews.

Copy, transfer and duplication services and editing in Cannes, we serve and upload best of Cannes raw footage to 15 foreign TV channels.

Dailies best of Red Carpet 7 minutes per film presentation raw edit (shot on P2 chip HD Panasonic and Canon 5D) 

3 000€

Details of our Cannes TV and reporters crew.

Bruno Chatelin @Cannes 11-21, 2016

Filmfestivals.com COO 
+33 6 80 99 57 34 

Independent feature production, financing, and distribution company Covert Media today announced that Chet Devaskar has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. In addition to overseeing all business and day-to-day legal matters for Covert Media, he will focus on Covert’s film production slate and handle all above the line talent deals and financial closings for upcoming production projects. Chet will report to CEO Paul Hanson.

“Paul is someone I have known and respected professionally for many years and I am thrilled to now be working with him directly,” stated Devaskar. “I see eye-to-eye with his approach to production and finance and I am excited to help him and his team build Covert into a prominent industry player, in both film and unscripted TV, with a reputation for being a smart and talent-friendly company where people want to work and thrive.”

“We are incredibly happy to have Chet join our team,” said Paul Hanson. “Through all of my prior experiences with Chet, I had found him to be very smart, professional, and deal-oriented in a way that he could get things done and keep projects moving forward.  That approach to our business, combined with just being a great guy, makes him a great fit for Covert.” 

Chet joins Covert from Treehouse Pictures where he served as Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel. While at Treehouse Pictures, he oversaw the company’s day-to-day business operations including the financing of several feature films and a robust development slate. Chet also played a key role in launching the company’s music publishing venture.

Before going in-house, Chet was a senior entertainment attorney at Reed Smith LLP where he represented many prominent production companies, sales agencies, entertainment lenders and equity investors for feature films and television projects.  Notably, Chet counselled Reliance Big Entertainment in connection with the acquisition and financing of the original Netflix series SENSE8 and served as their lead production counsel for the feature films PARANOIA, starring Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D and VAMPIRE ACADEMY. During this time, Chet also represented City National Bank, Union Bank, First Republic Bank and East West Bank in connection with multiple production loan financings for feature films such as THE NUMBERS STATION, THAT AWKWARD MOMENT and the television show PROJECT RUNWAY.

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LA PAZZA GIOIA

by Paolo Virzì

DIRECTORS FORTNIGHT

SCREENING SCHEDULE

DIRECTORS’ FORTNIGHT: OFFICIAL SCREENINGS
Saturday 14th May – 8:45am at Theatre de la Croisette, Hotel Marriott
Saturday 14th May – 6:00pm at Theatre de la Croisette, Hotel Marriott
 
PRIVATE SCREENING (buyers only, please rsvp)
Thursday 12th May – 9:15am at Olympia 3
 
MARKET SCREENINGS
Saturday 14th May – 9:45am at Olympia 4
Sunday 15th May – 9:45am at Olympia 1
Wednesday 18th May – 9:45am at Palais 1
Thursday 19th May – 5:30pm at Riviera 2