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Cairo Film Festival Reacts to Misconduct Allegations Against Egyptian Filmmaker Islam El Azzazi - variety.com - Egypt
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11.12.2020 / 20:36

Cairo Film Festival Reacts to Misconduct Allegations Against Egyptian Filmmaker Islam El Azzazi

Kaleem Aftab The Cairo International Film Festival scrapped the red carpet and press conference for Egyptian filmmaker Islam El Azzazi’s debut feature and competition film “About Her” after a number of sexual misconduct allegations were made against the director and surfaced in the hours before the film’s world premiere this week.The first of the allegations against the director was submitted anonymously to Daftar Hekayat, an Arabic blog that shares stories of sexual violence survivors in their

British Film ‘Limbo’ Wins the Golden Pyramid for Best Film at the Cairo Film Festival - variety.com - Britain - Spain - Scotland - Syria
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10.12.2020 / 23:19

British Film ‘Limbo’ Wins the Golden Pyramid for Best Film at the Cairo Film Festival

Kaleem Aftab British film “Limbo,” a wry refugee drama, directed by Edinburgh-born director Ben Sharrock and produced by Spain’s Irune Gurtubai, won the Golden Pyramid for best film at the Cairo Film Festival on Thursday.Told in a pleasing deadpan style, “Limbo” recounts the story of a Syrian musician, played by the BIFA nominated rising star Amir El-Masry, who is placed on a Scottish island when awaiting his request for asylum to be processed.

Female Experiences Dominate Cairo Film Festival’s Shorts Strand - variety.com - Saudi Arabia
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10.12.2020 / 17:38

Female Experiences Dominate Cairo Film Festival’s Shorts Strand

Ann-Marie Corvin Cairo International Film Festival’s 42nd outing saw films directed by women or featuring female-centric stories dominate its short film section, Cinema of Tomorrow.Films receiving their world premieres at CIFF included Saudi Arabian director Sara Mesfer’s second self-funded short, “The Girls Who Burned the Night,” a 25-minute story of two sisters and a small act of rebellion that ends in violence when one is refused entry to a grocery store.According to Mesfer, the film was

Cairo Film Festival’s TV Pitch Market Targets the Streamers Disrupting Egyptian TV - variety.com - Egypt
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10.12.2020 / 16:23

Cairo Film Festival’s TV Pitch Market Targets the Streamers Disrupting Egyptian TV

Ann-Marie Corvin With the success of Netflix’s Egyptian horror series “Paranormal” and a slew of streamers such as Viu and OSN seeking locally produced originals, the TV market in Egypt is set to undergo rapid change.In response, Cairo International Film Festival’s TV Pitch Market, part of the festival’s Industry Days program and now in its second year, joined forces with Middle East Media Initiative (MEMI) to shape 11 TV projects into a “pitchable” form this week.MEMI, a University of Southern

'Hidden Away' Wins European Film Awards for Cinematography, Costume Design - www.hollywoodreporter.com - Spain - Italy - Germany - Berlin
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10.12.2020 / 14:50

'Hidden Away' Wins European Film Awards for Cinematography, Costume Design

Italian drama Hidden Away, German literary adaptation Berlin Alexanderplatz, and Spanish sci-fi horror ThePlatform are among the winners in the technical categories of this year's European Film Awards. Hidden Away, Giorgio Diritti's portrait of self-taught Italian painter Antonio Ligabue, won European Film honors for best cinematography (for cameraman Matteo Cocco) and for Ursula Patzak for best costume design.

Will The Berlin Film Festival Be Postponed? “February Feasibility & Alternative Options” Being Explored, Say Organizers - deadline.com - Germany - Berlin
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10.12.2020 / 12:09

Will The Berlin Film Festival Be Postponed? “February Feasibility & Alternative Options” Being Explored, Say Organizers

Rumours have been swirling in Europe this week that the Berlin Film Festival will be postponed amid continuing high coronavirus numbers in Germany and across the continent.

Macao Film Festival's Top Prize Goes to Ben Sharrock's Indie Breakout 'Limbo' - www.hollywoodreporter.com - Scotland - Japan
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09.12.2020 / 20:12

Macao Film Festival's Top Prize Goes to Ben Sharrock's Indie Breakout 'Limbo'

The Macao International Film Festival (IFFAM) awarded its best film honor Tuesday to rising Scottish director Ben Sharrock's indie breakthrough Limbo. The film had been considered one of the hidden gems of this year’s coronavirus-hit Cannes Film Festival selection.

Tribeca Film Festival Adds Pair Of Programmers Ahead of 20th Edition - deadline.com - New York
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09.12.2020 / 02:39

Tribeca Film Festival Adds Pair Of Programmers Ahead of 20th Edition

José F. Rodriguez and Karen McMullen have joined the Tribeca Film Festival programming team led by fest director and VP of programming Cara Cusumano as the New York event plans its 20th edition.

‘Limbo’ Wins Best Film Prize at Macao Festival - variety.com - Scotland - Japan - Syria
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08.12.2020 / 15:42

‘Limbo’ Wins Best Film Prize at Macao Festival

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBen Sharrock’s “Limbo” was named the best film at the closing event Tuesday of the International Film Festival & Awards Macao. Japanese auteur Koreeda Hirokazu was bestowed with the festival’s Spirit of Cinema honorary award.The film follows a Syrian refugee in a remote Scottish island as he awaits his asylum application to be processed and his arm to heal allowing him to play his musical instrument.

The Sundance Film Festival goes largely virtual for 2021 - abcnews.go.com
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06.12.2020 / 12:23

The Sundance Film Festival goes largely virtual for 2021

Leave the snow boots, parkas and glove warmers in the closet, the 2021 Sundance Film Festival is coming down from the mountain and straight to your living room.Organizers on Wednesday said that this year they will premiere over 70 films on a custom online platform during the seven day event. There will also be some socially distanced screening opportunities around the country.

India’s ‘Milestone’ Wins Best Film at Singapore’s Silver Screen Awards - variety.com - India - Singapore - city Singapore
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06.12.2020 / 04:03

India’s ‘Milestone’ Wins Best Film at Singapore’s Silver Screen Awards

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefIndian drama film “Milestone” (aka “Meel Patthar”) was named the best film at the Silver Screen Awards, the closing event of the Singapore International Film Festival. The festival is a cornerstone of the Singapore Media Festival consumer and industry event.Directed by Ivan Ayr, “Milestone” recounts the foretaste of doom that follows a veteran truck driver when his vehicle passes half a million kilometers and he is asked to train a younger operator.

Sundance Film Festival 2021: Festival Expands Virtually & Beyond Park City - theplaylist.net
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02.12.2020 / 23:19

Sundance Film Festival 2021: Festival Expands Virtually & Beyond Park City

As the Venice, Toronto and New York Film Festivals demonstrated earlier this year, a memorable celebration of cinema can still be held in the middle of a pandemic. The next major cinephile event on the calendar is America’s independent cinema showcase, the Sundance Film Festival.

Amir Ramses Challenges Taboo Subject With Cairo Film Festival Entry ‘Curfew’ - variety.com
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02.12.2020 / 02:09

Amir Ramses Challenges Taboo Subject With Cairo Film Festival Entry ‘Curfew’

Kaleem Aftab While it may seem a bit odd that the artistic director of the El Gouna Film Festival is world premiering his new film, “Curfew,” at the Cairo International Film Festival, the director in question Amir Ramses says it makes perfect sense. “There was no way I would consider El Gouna for my film because it’s a direct conflict of interest,” he says.

Cairo Film Festival Chief Mohamed Hefzy on Challenges of This Year’s Mostly Physical Edition - variety.com - Egypt
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01.12.2020 / 23:34

Cairo Film Festival Chief Mohamed Hefzy on Challenges of This Year’s Mostly Physical Edition

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentTwo years ago Egyptian film producer and screenwriter Mohamed Hefzy was appointed president of the Cairo Film Festival with a mandate to revamp and relaunch the prominent Arab fest, which had been losing luster due to political turbulence. Having largely accomplished that with last year’s watershed edition, Hefzy had to face new challenges this year, contending with COVID-19, of course.

Cairo Film Festival Set to Bow With Middle East Premiere of ‘The Father’ With Talent in Tow - variety.com
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01.12.2020 / 19:55

Cairo Film Festival Set to Bow With Middle East Premiere of ‘The Father’ With Talent in Tow

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Cairo Film Festival kicks off its 42nd edition Wednesday as a mostly physical event with the Middle East premiere of Florian Zeller’s adaptation of his hit stage play “The Father,” for which co-writer Christopher Hampton and actor Rufus Sewell are expected in attendance.“I think it’s one of the best films of the year,” fest president Mohamed Hefzy tells Variety.

Israel Film Festival Los Angeles Sets Line-Up For 2020 Virtual Edition, Including Ophir Winner ‘Asia’ - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Israel
deadline.com
01.12.2020 / 01:09

Israel Film Festival Los Angeles Sets Line-Up For 2020 Virtual Edition, Including Ophir Winner ‘Asia’

EXCLUSIVE: The 34th Israel Film Festival Los Angeles has confirmed its line-up for this year’s edition, which will be held entirely online for the first time.

2021 Slamdance Film Festival Reveals Lineup - www.hollywoodnews.com
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30.11.2020 / 23:19

2021 Slamdance Film Festival Reveals Lineup

Remember film festivals? Especially in person ones? Well, they won’t be returning for a bit, but 2021 will still be filled with festivals, just of the mostly virtual variety. One such fest is the Slamdance Film Festival, which has in the past taken place alongside the Sundance Film Festival.

Slamdance Film Festival Goes Virtual, Adds Section for Disabled Creators - thewrap.com
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30.11.2020 / 21:28

Slamdance Film Festival Goes Virtual, Adds Section for Disabled Creators

Also Read: Ava DuVernay's Array Acquires Slamdance Winner 'Residue'Slamdance’s newest program is called “Unstoppable,” and it will feature 22 short films from up-and-coming disabled filmmakers, or ones that feature actors with disabilities or highlight the conversation of disabilities in today’s world.

Cinematography Festival EnergaCamerimage Chief Marek Zydowicz on TV Pilots, Going Virtual - variety.com - Poland
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27.11.2020 / 17:02

Cinematography Festival EnergaCamerimage Chief Marek Zydowicz on TV Pilots, Going Virtual

Will Tizard ContributorThe 28th EnergaCamerimage International Film Festival this year found itself – like many fests worldwide – saddled with sobering restrictions, in this case added to the already daunting agenda of getting the globally feted cinematography event fully up to speed only a year after moving back to its original location in Torun, Poland.Fest president Marek Zydowicz reflects on the lessons learned by the last-minute changes imposed for public health reasons and on the

Johnny Depp Smiles Behind Bars For Film Festival In First Public Pic Since Losing Libel Suit ‘Harry Potter’ Role - hollywoodlife.com - Bahamas - Poland
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24.11.2020 / 03:27

Johnny Depp Smiles Behind Bars For Film Festival In First Public Pic Since Losing Libel Suit ‘Harry Potter’ Role

After being dealt some major personal and professional blows in 2020, things seem to be ending on a brighter note for Johnny Depp. The actor just accepted an award from the Polish EnergaCamerimage Film Festival, and decided to show off holding his trophy in an usual setting.

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