Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Jonathan Ogilvie’s post-punk coming-of-age comedy “Head South” will open the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on Jan. 25, with the festival running until Feb. 4.
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EXCLUSIVE: Stars Collective, a Los Angeles-based film finance and mentorship arm, has announced the launch of Stars Asian International Film Festival – a new capsule film showcase to take place in Los Angeles November 12-16.
The festival, which will include a dozen feature selections celebrating Asian cinema, will spotlight a broad range of exceptional films by Asian filmmakers, including a Xiaogang Feng Retrospective which will run from the 9th to the 16th. Kicking off the festival will be the Opening Ceremony on November 12th; the StarS Summit held at the Petersen Automotive Museum on November 13th; followed by the StarS Gala, in collaboration with Women In Film (WIF) on November 14th at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion; and concluding with the Closing Gala at the Los Angeles Theatre on November 16th.
“We are thrilled to launch the Stars Asian International Film Festival. This festival embodies our commitment to showcasing the richness and diversity of Asian cinema,” says Peter Luo, founder of Stars Collective. “We believe these films will resonate with audiences worldwide, transcending borders and cultures, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience these exceptional works of art.”
Films selected for the Stars Asian International Film Festival will have the chance to compete in the following categories: Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Jury Prize as well as honorary awards for Outstanding Cinematic Achievement, Most Groundbreaking Film, Trailblazing Filmmaker, Outstanding Asian Artist, and the Stars Special Multicultural Impact.
Jury members for the Stars Asian International Film Festival include jury co-presidents Chinese film producer and director Han Sanping and four-time Academy Award® nominee
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Jonathan Ogilvie’s post-punk coming-of-age comedy “Head South” will open the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on Jan. 25, with the festival running until Feb. 4.
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