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LA Greek Film Festival sets 2011 dates
The fifth annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival will run from June 9-12, 2011.
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NewsDubai International Film Festival to open with The King’s Speech
The King’s Speech, directed by Tom Hooper, will open the 7th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) on December 12.
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FeaturesMarie-Pierre Macia
The head of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival’s Sanad fund talks about how the new initiative is supporting Arab filmmakers from across the region.
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FeaturesJacqueline Lyanga
AFI Fest director Jacqueline Lyanga talks to Jeremy Kay about programme selections, David Lynch and the decision to keep the festival free.
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FeaturesRoom in Rome
The International Rome Film Festival (Oct 28 - Nov 5) is an effective launchpad into the Italian market and is an increasing industry draw. Sheri Jennings reports
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NewsParanormal Activity 2 shakes up the UK box office
Paranormal Activity 2 won the first battle of the half-term box office grossing $6m (£3.8m) from 389 screens for a week-high screen average of $15,340 (£9,678).
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NewsAmsterdam doc fest reveals 52-projects for co-finance market
The IDFA’s co-finance market reveals line-up, including projects from the US, New Zealand, Mexico, China, South Korea, and Canada, as well as Europe.
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NewsHenry's Crime to open 10th Marrakech Film Festival
Director Malcom Venville is expected to attend the opening night gala.
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NewsDouble Edge to start shooting $12m Black & White in Dec
Bo Huang and Angelababy join cast of first China/Taiwan co-production Black & White; budget increased to $12m.
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NewsStockholm to open 21st edition with Dolan's Heartbeats
Festival receives a record 1,500 submissions.
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FeaturesHome is where the heart is
The Gulf territories have attracted international attention with their investment clout and bold plans to create a world-class film infrastructure. But the message is now clear that the region is not a funder for the West but intent on building its local industry and talent base. Matt Ross reports
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Fourth Parisfx announces dates
The programme features the makers of the next Harry Potter instalment, and Despicable Me
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FeaturesHunky Dory
Minnie Driver stars as a high school teacher in Marc Evans’ Swansea set musical feature which is being sold by Independent at the forthcoming AFM.
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FeaturesBridging the Gulf
The Middle East may be rich in stories, but local films have struggled for profile overseas. Matt Ross looks at how ambitious funding initiatives are improving the situation for film-makers in the region
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NewsGaga adds new Kore-eda film to sales slate
Gaga Corporation announced the addition of Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film Miracle (Kiseki) to its sales slate at the TIFFCOM market, which kicked off today.
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Rome announces new award
The Rome Film Festival (Oct 28 – Nov 5) has announced the launch of a new award: the Special Award of the President of the Republic.
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NewsDave Hutkin to head new finance division for Weinsteins
Entertainment finance expert David Hutkin has joined The Weinstein Company (TWC) to head the new Strategic Initiatives, Investments & Banking Group.
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NewsSpirit Awards 2011 head back to Santa Monica beach
Film Independent’s Spirit Awards is returning to Santa Monica beach for 2011.
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NewsWinter's Bone star Lawrence to receive PSIFF Rising Star Award
The actress will receive the 22nd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s (PSIFF) Rising Star Award on January 8, 2011..
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NewsTamara Drewe to kick off Bahamas Int’l Film Festival
Stephen Frears’ comedy Tamara Drewe will launch the Caribbean event on December 1 in Nassau.