Documentary festival’s MeetMarket will host 65 projects at 2017 edition.
A Michael Moore exec-produced Orson Welles doc and Dan Gordon’s Cuban sports film are among projects to be pitched at Sheffield Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket.
The festival’s flagship pitch event, which takes place on 12-13 June, will host 65 projects selected from more than 500 submissions.
The Mark Cousins-directed Orson Welles: A Portrait Of The Artist will be seeking sales and distribution deals at the market, alongside Kim Longinotto’s Shooting The Mafia, a film about a female photographer’s war against the Mafia.
Hillsborough director Dan Gordon will return to pitch Running For The Revolution with co-producer Julie Goldman, and Bafta-nominated The Hard Stop producer Dionne Walker is to present psychological doc Invisible Woman 2.0, about a couple working the streets of Paris.
Elsewhere, the Laura Poitras exec-produced The Rashomon Effect, directed by Lyric R. Cabral, will look at the differing perspectives of eyewitnesses recalling the shooting...
A Michael Moore exec-produced Orson Welles doc and Dan Gordon’s Cuban sports film are among projects to be pitched at Sheffield Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket.
The festival’s flagship pitch event, which takes place on 12-13 June, will host 65 projects selected from more than 500 submissions.
The Mark Cousins-directed Orson Welles: A Portrait Of The Artist will be seeking sales and distribution deals at the market, alongside Kim Longinotto’s Shooting The Mafia, a film about a female photographer’s war against the Mafia.
Hillsborough director Dan Gordon will return to pitch Running For The Revolution with co-producer Julie Goldman, and Bafta-nominated The Hard Stop producer Dionne Walker is to present psychological doc Invisible Woman 2.0, about a couple working the streets of Paris.
Elsewhere, the Laura Poitras exec-produced The Rashomon Effect, directed by Lyric R. Cabral, will look at the differing perspectives of eyewitnesses recalling the shooting...
- 4/28/2017
- ScreenDaily
Ewan McGregor, Jane Seymour, Malcolm McDowell and Hong Kong director Johnnie To among the guests set to attend the festival.Scroll down for competition titles
The line-up for the 69th Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has been unveiled this morning by new artistic director Mark Adams.
This year’s Eiff (June 17-28) will comprise 164 features from 36 countries, including 24 world premieres, eight international premieres, 16 European premieres and 84 UK premieres.
Highlights including the UK premiere of Asif Kapadia’s documentary Amy, about the life of singer Amy Winehouse; the latest Disney-Pixar animation Inside Out; Arnold Schwarzenegger in zombie drama Maggie; comedy The D-Train, starring Jack Black and James Marsden; and a biopic of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Love & Mercy, in which John Cusack and Paul Dano play different aged versions of the musician.
Classic Screenings will include a rare outing for Noel Marshall’s Roar, a cult 1981 big cat movie.
Star power
This year’s Eiff will present...
The line-up for the 69th Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) has been unveiled this morning by new artistic director Mark Adams.
This year’s Eiff (June 17-28) will comprise 164 features from 36 countries, including 24 world premieres, eight international premieres, 16 European premieres and 84 UK premieres.
Highlights including the UK premiere of Asif Kapadia’s documentary Amy, about the life of singer Amy Winehouse; the latest Disney-Pixar animation Inside Out; Arnold Schwarzenegger in zombie drama Maggie; comedy The D-Train, starring Jack Black and James Marsden; and a biopic of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Love & Mercy, in which John Cusack and Paul Dano play different aged versions of the musician.
Classic Screenings will include a rare outing for Noel Marshall’s Roar, a cult 1981 big cat movie.
Star power
This year’s Eiff will present...
- 5/27/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Us blockbusters have become generically modified monsters, with the evil forces of CGI driving out the good forces of place and personality. Why?
In the comments section for the first After Hollywood, one user, strawberryrhubarb, suggested: "Why not address the industry-wide 'dumbing down' of American studio features so that they will appeal to audiences that don't speak English?" I don't know if I'd call it "dumbing down", but I'm intrigued by the idea that, as the slice of Hollywood's revenue earnt abroad continues to grow, the raw DNA of its film-making is mutating in strange ways.
The best description I've heard of the subtle shift in Hollywood style in recent years comes from David Thomson, in a recent essay for Intelligent Life magazine: "The computer makes our movies. Its efficient anonymity is the new style: look at the anonymous figures and the metallic sheen of Call of Duty: Black of Ops.
In the comments section for the first After Hollywood, one user, strawberryrhubarb, suggested: "Why not address the industry-wide 'dumbing down' of American studio features so that they will appeal to audiences that don't speak English?" I don't know if I'd call it "dumbing down", but I'm intrigued by the idea that, as the slice of Hollywood's revenue earnt abroad continues to grow, the raw DNA of its film-making is mutating in strange ways.
The best description I've heard of the subtle shift in Hollywood style in recent years comes from David Thomson, in a recent essay for Intelligent Life magazine: "The computer makes our movies. Its efficient anonymity is the new style: look at the anonymous figures and the metallic sheen of Call of Duty: Black of Ops.
- 10/4/2011
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
The Borgias – Episode 7 – Death, On A Pale Horse
Saturday night The Borgias rolled into Episode 7 with it’s usual high standards and expensive set designs.
As The King of France marched his armies into Italy and decided to blow holes in the city of Luca, despite their surrender, Cardinal Della Rovere began to question whether or not his decision to side with France was the right one. The French continued on to Florence and again the city surrendered.
The news reached Rome and The Pope sought to divulge a plan with his Cardinals, but is struggling to win them over. He searched for help and guidance from fellow Holy Men as he struggles to hold onto his Papacy. The news also reached Duke Sforza and when his bride Lucrezia questions his motives it appears he too will not put up a fight to the French despite his promises.
When the...
Saturday night The Borgias rolled into Episode 7 with it’s usual high standards and expensive set designs.
As The King of France marched his armies into Italy and decided to blow holes in the city of Luca, despite their surrender, Cardinal Della Rovere began to question whether or not his decision to side with France was the right one. The French continued on to Florence and again the city surrendered.
The news reached Rome and The Pope sought to divulge a plan with his Cardinals, but is struggling to win them over. He searched for help and guidance from fellow Holy Men as he struggles to hold onto his Papacy. The news also reached Duke Sforza and when his bride Lucrezia questions his motives it appears he too will not put up a fight to the French despite his promises.
When the...
- 9/19/2011
- by D.J. Haza
- Obsessed with Film
Turning over! Sound speed! And…….. Action! Last night saw the first in a series of programmes about the history of cinema to air on More 4. The Story Of Film An Odyssey, narrated by award-winning filmmaker Mark Cousins, opens our eyes to the true birth of cinema in Thomas Edison’s house in New Jersey, USA, the Lumiere Brothers house in Lyon, France and small nickelodeons across the world.
The documentary charters the story of cinema from it’s birth with the first cameras and it’s beginnings as a novelty for the poorer classes, through each of it’s major transitions and onto something closer to what we know as cinema now. Cousins credits each of the major leaps forward such as the first close up, early editing techniques and use of light to add mood whilst showing us clips of the films that broke the mold. As he does...
The documentary charters the story of cinema from it’s birth with the first cameras and it’s beginnings as a novelty for the poorer classes, through each of it’s major transitions and onto something closer to what we know as cinema now. Cousins credits each of the major leaps forward such as the first close up, early editing techniques and use of light to add mood whilst showing us clips of the films that broke the mold. As he does...
- 9/4/2011
- by D.J. Haza
- Obsessed with Film
As noted in the roundup on A Dangerous Method, Amy Taubin's cover story on David Cronenberg's new film opens a New York Film Festival preview package in the new Film Comment … Erich Kuersten introduces "The Nordics," the new Acidemic issue with contributions from Steven Shaviro, Kim Morgan and more … The Harvard Film Archive's series American Punk runs through September 15 and, as Victoria Large, tells us, Not Coming to a Theater Near You will be all over it … Mark Cousins's "ten films that changed the world" … Studio Ghibli co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata are both working on new projects … Noah Baumbach may adapt Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections for HBO … Jean Lewis played Jane to Gordon Scott's Tarzan twice before Samuel Fuller changed her name to Eve Brent; she was 82.
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- 9/3/2011
- MUBI
#17. The Story of Film: An Odyssey Director: Mark Cousins Cast: From Chaplin to CruiseDistributor: Rights Available Buzz: That long movie that Tiff likes to program every once in a while. Dauntingly time-consuming, programmers decided to give it away with free admission to all interested parties. One of the most prolific Irish thinkers, writers, critics, whatevers... the guy's obsessive if nothing else, and this might be his grandest work of all. The Gist: The history of film: 1890s to present. Based on his own book, Cousins will try to find some kind of succinct thread with which to make his thesis statement. 15 hours is long, but nothing compared to the 120 years of material he had to work with. Tiff Schedule: Monday September 12 Jackman Hall - Ago 10:00amTuesday September 13 Jackman Hall - Ago 10:00amWednesday September 14 Jackman Hall - Ago 10:00amThursday September 15 Jackman Hall - Ago 10:00amFriday September 16 Jackman...
- 9/3/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
Mark Cousins, whose 15-hour The Story of Film: An Odyssey is one of the most anticipated experiences at Telluride (the lineup was unveiled yesterday) and Toronto, has a piece in the Guardian on "cinematic revolutions," defining moments in film history … Park Chan-wook's first English-language feature, Stoker, featuring Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Nicole Kidman, Dermot Mulroney and Jacki Weaver, has begun principle photography … Jane Birkin remembers Serge Gainsbourg … Bilge Ebiri on Ettore Scola's retirement … Roman Polanski's Carnage has premiered in Venice, garnering generally favorable reviews, including Daniel Kasman's … Watch the press conferences in Venice here.
Image: Cousins and Tilda Swinton in Edinburgh in June 2010. For news and tips throughout the day every day, follow @thedailyMUBI on Twitter and/or the RSS feed....
Image: Cousins and Tilda Swinton in Edinburgh in June 2010. For news and tips throughout the day every day, follow @thedailyMUBI on Twitter and/or the RSS feed....
- 9/2/2011
- MUBI
George Clooney, Pierre Étaix and Tilda Swinton
to receive Silver Medallion Awards Over twenty-five new features plus revival programs
and unique programming from Guest Director Caetano Veloso will be presented as part of the 2011 exhibition
Telluride, Co (September 1, 2011) . Telluride Film Festival (September 2-5, 2011), presented by the National Film Preserve, announces its program for the 38th Telluride Film Festival. Featuring diverse programming from around the globe, Tff once again sets the stage for some of the year.s most highly anticipated films.
Tff opens its 38th year with over twenty-five new feature films plus special artist tributes, Guest Director programs selected by Caetano Veloso, Backlot programs, classics and restorations, shorts, student films, seminars and conversations, each introduced or proceeded with a Q&A by its filmmaker, actors, writer or producer. Telluride Film Festival opens Friday, September 2 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
The .Show.
38th Telluride Film Festival is proud...
to receive Silver Medallion Awards Over twenty-five new features plus revival programs
and unique programming from Guest Director Caetano Veloso will be presented as part of the 2011 exhibition
Telluride, Co (September 1, 2011) . Telluride Film Festival (September 2-5, 2011), presented by the National Film Preserve, announces its program for the 38th Telluride Film Festival. Featuring diverse programming from around the globe, Tff once again sets the stage for some of the year.s most highly anticipated films.
Tff opens its 38th year with over twenty-five new feature films plus special artist tributes, Guest Director programs selected by Caetano Veloso, Backlot programs, classics and restorations, shorts, student films, seminars and conversations, each introduced or proceeded with a Q&A by its filmmaker, actors, writer or producer. Telluride Film Festival opens Friday, September 2 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
The .Show.
38th Telluride Film Festival is proud...
- 9/1/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"Take a close look at the lineup the Telluride Film Festival," advises Eugene Hernandez at indieWIRE. "These are films you’ll be hearing a lot about over the next few weeks during a fall festival swing that begins in Venice, travels to Telluride and continues through to big-city fests in Toronto and then New York. For many movies on the roster, the journey even dates back to Cannes in May."
The festival opens tomorrow and runs through Labor Day; meantime, here's the Show:
Viviana García Besné's Perdida, a look at the Calderon family, a cinema dynasty in Mexico.
Dr. Biju's The Way Home. See the description from the London Indian Film Festival.
Joseph Cedar's Footnote. See the Cannes roundup.
Mark Cousins's The Story of Film: An Odyssey. Trailer (scroll down about halfway).
David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method. Premieres tomorrow (Friday) in Venice.
Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne's The Kid with a Bike.
The festival opens tomorrow and runs through Labor Day; meantime, here's the Show:
Viviana García Besné's Perdida, a look at the Calderon family, a cinema dynasty in Mexico.
Dr. Biju's The Way Home. See the description from the London Indian Film Festival.
Joseph Cedar's Footnote. See the Cannes roundup.
Mark Cousins's The Story of Film: An Odyssey. Trailer (scroll down about halfway).
David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method. Premieres tomorrow (Friday) in Venice.
Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne's The Kid with a Bike.
- 9/1/2011
- MUBI
Telluride Festival Primary Lineup Announced: New Films From David Cronenberg, Werner Herzog and more
The Telluride Film Festival, a presentation of the National Film Preserve which takes place beginning tomorrow, Friday Sept 2 and runs through Monday Sept 5, has announced the first list of films set to screen during the five day run. One of the reasons that Telluride is so special is because the festival doesn’t announce the lineup until the day before the festival begins, so attendees have to commit to the fest without knowing what they will see. However the festival has a reputation for screening an incredible line up each and every single year, sometimes beating the Toronto International Film Festival to some of the big North American premieres. This year is no exception. The first list of films announced includes David Cronenberg‘s A Dangerous Method, The Turrin horse by Sos face Bela Tarr, The Artist, Into The Abyss, Steve McQueen ‘s Shame and the Dardenne Brothers‘ The Kid With a Bike.
- 9/1/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The Telluride Film Festival [1], a presentation of the National Film Preserve which takes place beginning tomorrow, Friday Sept 2 and runs through Monday Sept 5, is an unusual beast as far as film festivals go. The core film lineup is not announced until the day before the festival begins, so attendees have to commit to the fest without knowing any of the movies that will definitely play. Now the first list of films is out, and it has some expected inclusions such as David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method (trailer [2]) and the Cannes fave The Artist (trailer [3]). In addition there are some good surprises, such as Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender's reunion, Shame (pics [4]), and the Dardenne Brothers' The Kid With a Bike. More films will be announced at the last minute over the next couple days. One addition, for example, according to Kris Tapley, is Butter. Peter is arriving in...
- 9/1/2011
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Kicking off tomorrow for just four days, the Telluride Film Festival is nice precursor to the North American fall film festivals including Toronto and New York. They’ve unveiled their first line-up in press release and it is surprise free. Last year, they had the premiere of Peter Weir’s The Way Back, with no other festival showing the bleak adventure drama.
This year it is mostly titles headed to Toronto the next week including David Cronenberg‘s A Dangerous Method, Steve McQueen‘s Shame, Alexander Payne‘s The Descendants, Martin Scorsese‘s George Harrison doc, as well as Cannes titles like Pina, The Artist, Footnote, Le Havre and We Need To Talk About Kevin. Check out the line-up below.
Telluride, Co (September 1, 2011) – Telluride Film Festival (September 2-5, 2011), presented by the National Film Preserve, announces its program for the 38th Telluride Film Festival. Featuring diverse programming from around the globe,...
This year it is mostly titles headed to Toronto the next week including David Cronenberg‘s A Dangerous Method, Steve McQueen‘s Shame, Alexander Payne‘s The Descendants, Martin Scorsese‘s George Harrison doc, as well as Cannes titles like Pina, The Artist, Footnote, Le Havre and We Need To Talk About Kevin. Check out the line-up below.
Telluride, Co (September 1, 2011) – Telluride Film Festival (September 2-5, 2011), presented by the National Film Preserve, announces its program for the 38th Telluride Film Festival. Featuring diverse programming from around the globe,...
- 9/1/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Updated: The full Telluride program has been posted at the bottom of this story!
It has begun. Now that Venice has opened, and with 98% of Hollywood heading to the mountains for the 38th Telluride Film Festival, the 2011 awards season officially is underway.
Telluride begins screenings on Friday, Sept. 2, and runs through Monday, Sept. 5. After that, the focus shifts to Toronto, which launches Thursday, Sept. 8. It’s about the get extremely busy in our Awards Alley … but we start with Telluride titles.
While screenings are kept under wraps until the fest begins, those arrive at the fest today began tweeting the official selections. What will audience members be seeing?
How about Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants,” which will screen in conjunction with a George Clooney tribute (though Clooney’s own “Ides of March” isn’t mentioned, unless it is a surprise screening), according to InContention...
Hollywoodnews.com: Updated: The full Telluride program has been posted at the bottom of this story!
It has begun. Now that Venice has opened, and with 98% of Hollywood heading to the mountains for the 38th Telluride Film Festival, the 2011 awards season officially is underway.
Telluride begins screenings on Friday, Sept. 2, and runs through Monday, Sept. 5. After that, the focus shifts to Toronto, which launches Thursday, Sept. 8. It’s about the get extremely busy in our Awards Alley … but we start with Telluride titles.
While screenings are kept under wraps until the fest begins, those arrive at the fest today began tweeting the official selections. What will audience members be seeing?
How about Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants,” which will screen in conjunction with a George Clooney tribute (though Clooney’s own “Ides of March” isn’t mentioned, unless it is a surprise screening), according to InContention...
- 9/1/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
It's all about the Venice film festival this week, and Xan Brooks is our man on the Lido, comparing notes with George Clooney and explaining one or two things to Madonna
The big story
Men want to be him, women want to be with him. That's how we like to think of dashing, debonair Xan Brooks who, like Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me, has swanned off down to Venice for a spot of international jet-set action. In other words, the Venice film festival has got underway, and his opening video missive sees Xan lounging in typically suave manner on the steps of the Palazzo del Cinema. Later on, the Xanster got to run the rule over George Clooney, the man who has learned everything he knows about charm from our Mr Brooks. Clooney's latest directorial effort, The Ides of March, launched the festival, and you can read...
The big story
Men want to be him, women want to be with him. That's how we like to think of dashing, debonair Xan Brooks who, like Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me, has swanned off down to Venice for a spot of international jet-set action. In other words, the Venice film festival has got underway, and his opening video missive sees Xan lounging in typically suave manner on the steps of the Palazzo del Cinema. Later on, the Xanster got to run the rule over George Clooney, the man who has learned everything he knows about charm from our Mr Brooks. Clooney's latest directorial effort, The Ides of March, launched the festival, and you can read...
- 9/1/2011
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
There are a couple of reasons for revisiting the Toronto International Film Festival's lineup for its documentary program, Real to Reel. One of them is Aj Schnack's interview with Thom Powers, Tiff's Documentary and Mavericks Programmer, posted just hours after the Mavericks lineup was announced on Tuesday. Discussing the highlights of both programs, they touch on another reason: Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory is making all sorts of headlines. Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky's third film chronicling the odyssey of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr, aka the West Memphis Three, through the labyrinth of the Us legal system, follows Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996) and Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000). All three films deal with what Powers calls in his Programmer's Note "an 18-year-old murder case that has become an iconic example of a legal witch hunt." In 1993, when all three men were still teens,...
- 8/25/2011
- MUBI
Watching the Powell/Pressburger classic in the place it's set gave it a darker, more subversive slant
I've just returned from the Isle of Mull in Scotland. It was a holiday which quickly assumed the character of a secular pilgrimage to the key locations in the 1945 Michael Powell/Emeric Pressburger classic I Know Where I'm Going!, a sublime and utterly distinctive romantic comedy, set towards the end of the second world war.
It stars Wendy Hiller as the headstrong, self-possessed and rather conceited young Englishwoman, Joan Webster, who travels to the Hebrides to marry a wealthy industrialist on the remote island of Kiloran. Foul weather strands her on the neighbouring island of Mull the night before their wedding – the first time in her life anything or anyone has ever interfered with her plans. Yet, little by little, she finds herself beguiled by the island and the islanders – in particular Torquil MacNeil,...
I've just returned from the Isle of Mull in Scotland. It was a holiday which quickly assumed the character of a secular pilgrimage to the key locations in the 1945 Michael Powell/Emeric Pressburger classic I Know Where I'm Going!, a sublime and utterly distinctive romantic comedy, set towards the end of the second world war.
It stars Wendy Hiller as the headstrong, self-possessed and rather conceited young Englishwoman, Joan Webster, who travels to the Hebrides to marry a wealthy industrialist on the remote island of Kiloran. Foul weather strands her on the neighbouring island of Mull the night before their wedding – the first time in her life anything or anyone has ever interfered with her plans. Yet, little by little, she finds herself beguiled by the island and the islanders – in particular Torquil MacNeil,...
- 8/24/2011
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Brad Pitt, Keira Knightley, George Clooney, Carey Mulligan, Rachel Weisz, Gerard Butler and Ryan Gosling are heading to Toronto for the 36tht international film festival, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 8.
The fest today confirmed the hundreds of celebrities that will be attending the can’t-miss event, promoting films and making the rounds as the annual awards season starts to take shape.
Davis Guggenheim, Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Luc Besson, Oren Moverman, Malgoska Szumowska, Bennett Miller, Sarah Polley, Jessica Yu, Michael Winterbottom and Werner Herzog are just a few of the filmmakers who have confirmed their attendance.
Celebrities making the trek include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, Clive Owen, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young also are expected to...
Hollywoodnews.com: Brad Pitt, Keira Knightley, George Clooney, Carey Mulligan, Rachel Weisz, Gerard Butler and Ryan Gosling are heading to Toronto for the 36tht international film festival, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 8.
The fest today confirmed the hundreds of celebrities that will be attending the can’t-miss event, promoting films and making the rounds as the annual awards season starts to take shape.
Davis Guggenheim, Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Luc Besson, Oren Moverman, Malgoska Szumowska, Bennett Miller, Sarah Polley, Jessica Yu, Michael Winterbottom and Werner Herzog are just a few of the filmmakers who have confirmed their attendance.
Celebrities making the trek include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, Clive Owen, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young also are expected to...
- 8/23/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
Toronto - The 36th Toronto International Film Festival® welcomes hundreds of guests this year. Filmmakers expected to present their world premieres in Toronto include: Davis Guggenheim, Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Agnieszka Holland, Guy Maddin, Luc Besson, Bill Duke, Oren Moverman, Malgoska Szumowska, Bennett Miller, Darrell Roodt, Sarah Polley, Jessica Yu, Michael Winterbottom and Werner Herzog.
Actors expected to attend include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clive Owen, Gerard Butler, Jeon Do-Yeon, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Ryan Gosling, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians include: U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young.
The Festival also welcomes thousands of producers and other industry professionals bringing films to us.
The following filmmakers are expected to attend the Toronto International Film Festival:
Adam Shaheen, Adam Wingard, Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr., Agnieszka Holland, Akin Omotoso,...
Actors expected to attend include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clive Owen, Gerard Butler, Jeon Do-Yeon, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Ryan Gosling, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians include: U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young.
The Festival also welcomes thousands of producers and other industry professionals bringing films to us.
The following filmmakers are expected to attend the Toronto International Film Festival:
Adam Shaheen, Adam Wingard, Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr., Agnieszka Holland, Akin Omotoso,...
- 8/23/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After multiple announcements of films screening at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival that spanned over several weeks, this morning Tiff completed their 2011 lineup by unveiling the titles in its Masters section, participants in its Maverick series and the works in the Discovery and free sections.
See the complete list of films and fest schedule at the Tiff website.
Totaling 268 features and 68 shorts, Tiff 2011 will have 123 world debuts from 65 countries.
13 films will screen in the Masters section, including Wim Wenders‘ Pina and Jafar Panahi‘s This is Not a Film. Tiff’s Maverick series, which are conversations with newsmakers, will include Francis Ford Coppola, Deepa Mehta, Albert Maysles, Jonathan Demme, Christopher Plummer, Tilda Swinton, Neil Young and Sony Pictures Classics founders Michael Barker and Tom Bernard. The free programming will include Mark Cousins’ 15-hour documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey, which will screen throughout the ten-day fest, and...
See the complete list of films and fest schedule at the Tiff website.
Totaling 268 features and 68 shorts, Tiff 2011 will have 123 world debuts from 65 countries.
13 films will screen in the Masters section, including Wim Wenders‘ Pina and Jafar Panahi‘s This is Not a Film. Tiff’s Maverick series, which are conversations with newsmakers, will include Francis Ford Coppola, Deepa Mehta, Albert Maysles, Jonathan Demme, Christopher Plummer, Tilda Swinton, Neil Young and Sony Pictures Classics founders Michael Barker and Tom Bernard. The free programming will include Mark Cousins’ 15-hour documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey, which will screen throughout the ten-day fest, and...
- 8/23/2011
- by Jason Guerrasio
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Michael Moore has nominated Matt Damon as a candidate for the Us presidency
The big story
My fellow cine-fans: The 45th president of the United States of America. The Commander in Chief of the Us air force, army and navy. The new, new hope. Matt Damon.
At least, if Michael Moore had his way. The rambunctious documentary director tipped the Bourne franchise star for the 2012 Democratic ticket earlier this week, describing Damon's stance against Barack Obama's administration as "courageous".
"If you wanna win, the Republicans have certainly shown the way: that when you run someone who is popular, you win," Moore told firedoglake.com. "Sometimes even when you run an actor, you win. I only throw his name out there because I'd like us to start thinking that way ..."
Moore has Matty in mind because Damon, who campaigned for the Democrats in the run-up to the 2008 election, has become...
The big story
My fellow cine-fans: The 45th president of the United States of America. The Commander in Chief of the Us air force, army and navy. The new, new hope. Matt Damon.
At least, if Michael Moore had his way. The rambunctious documentary director tipped the Bourne franchise star for the 2012 Democratic ticket earlier this week, describing Damon's stance against Barack Obama's administration as "courageous".
"If you wanna win, the Republicans have certainly shown the way: that when you run someone who is popular, you win," Moore told firedoglake.com. "Sometimes even when you run an actor, you win. I only throw his name out there because I'd like us to start thinking that way ..."
Moore has Matty in mind because Damon, who campaigned for the Democrats in the run-up to the 2008 election, has become...
- 8/11/2011
- by Henry Barnes
- The Guardian - Film News
News is rolling out of Toronto for this year's festival, with the Galas and the Special Presentations sections announced. As always with Tiff, the sheer number of films can seem overwhelming, but with new films by David Cronenberg (A Dangerous Method, pictured above), Terence Davies (!), Francis Ford Coppola, Wang Xiaoshuai, Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, and William Friedkin added to big names that premiered already this year (including Almodóvar, Von Trier, Nanni Moretti, and Nicolas Winding Refn) it looks like the 2011 iteration will be as packed with must-see cinema as ever before. We'll be updating this listing as new lineups are announced. See Tiff's official website for details.
Galas
Albert Nobbs (Rodrigo Garcia, Ireland) Butter (Jim Field Smith, USA) A Dangerous Method (David Cronenberg, France/Ireland/UK/Germany/Canada) From the Sky Down (Davis Guggenheim, USA) A Happy Event (Rémi Bezançon, France) The Ides of March (George Clooney, USA) The Lady (Luc Besson,...
Galas
Albert Nobbs (Rodrigo Garcia, Ireland) Butter (Jim Field Smith, USA) A Dangerous Method (David Cronenberg, France/Ireland/UK/Germany/Canada) From the Sky Down (Davis Guggenheim, USA) A Happy Event (Rémi Bezançon, France) The Ides of March (George Clooney, USA) The Lady (Luc Besson,...
- 8/9/2011
- MUBI
The Toronto International Film Festival has released the complete line-up of their impressive documentary slate which include new works from directors such as Morgan Spurlock, Werner Herzog and Alex Gibney. Herzog explores a triple homicide case in Texas in Into the Abyss; Morgan Spurlock follows fans to San Diego’s Comic-Con in Comic-Con: Episode IV – A Fan’s Hope; Jessica Yu delivers a wake-up call about the world’s water supply in Last Call at the Oasis; and Nick Broomfield visits Wasilla, Alaska in his search for the ‘real’ Sarah Palin in Sarah Palin – You Betcha! Here is the complete line-up. Enjoy
Masters
Pina Wim Wenders, Germany/France
Canadian Premiere
German master filmmaker Wim Wenders shoots in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of Pina Bausch and her company, Tanztheater Wuppertal. Excerpts from many of her most famous pieces are shot outside in the streets and parks of...
Masters
Pina Wim Wenders, Germany/France
Canadian Premiere
German master filmmaker Wim Wenders shoots in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of Pina Bausch and her company, Tanztheater Wuppertal. Excerpts from many of her most famous pieces are shot outside in the streets and parks of...
- 8/3/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Toronto (Reuters) – By John McCrank
Death row, Sarah Palin, and wannabe Vulcans are some of the topics audiences can explore this year through the Toronto International Film Festival's documentary line up, announced on Wednesday.
The 10-day festival opens on September 8 and includes world premier documentaries by Werner Herzog, Nick Broomfield, Morgan Spurlock and Jessica Yu.
Tiff organizers said last week that "From the Sky Down," a documentary on Irish rockers U2 by Davis Guggenheim, who directed Oscar-winning "An Inconvenient Truth," would be the festival's first nonfiction debut night movie in its 36-year history.
The films announced on Wednesday include "a wide range of memorable characters -- crusaders, convicts, artists, athletes, nude dancers, comic book fans, dog lovers and more," said Thom Powers, Tiff's lead programer for documentaries.
Herzog, whose previous documentaries include "Grizzly Man," and "Cave of Forgotten Dreams," probes a triple homicide in Texas and the 28-year-old death row...
Death row, Sarah Palin, and wannabe Vulcans are some of the topics audiences can explore this year through the Toronto International Film Festival's documentary line up, announced on Wednesday.
The 10-day festival opens on September 8 and includes world premier documentaries by Werner Herzog, Nick Broomfield, Morgan Spurlock and Jessica Yu.
Tiff organizers said last week that "From the Sky Down," a documentary on Irish rockers U2 by Davis Guggenheim, who directed Oscar-winning "An Inconvenient Truth," would be the festival's first nonfiction debut night movie in its 36-year history.
The films announced on Wednesday include "a wide range of memorable characters -- crusaders, convicts, artists, athletes, nude dancers, comic book fans, dog lovers and more," said Thom Powers, Tiff's lead programer for documentaries.
Herzog, whose previous documentaries include "Grizzly Man," and "Cave of Forgotten Dreams," probes a triple homicide in Texas and the 28-year-old death row...
- 8/3/2011
- by Gazelle Emami
- Huffington Post
Filed under: Movie News, 'Fone Finds
Today on indieWIRE, Tiff announced more titles on its massive lineup, Todd Solondz shared the poster from his new flick, Morgan Spurlock and Hulu teamed up, and much more.
The Toronto International Film Festival announced a slew of new titles Wednesday morning, including 25 documentaries that include work from Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jessica Yu, Nick Broomfield, Wim Wenders, Jafar Panahi, Frederick Wiseman, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney, Mark Cousins and Gary Hustwit. Details here.
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Today on indieWIRE, Tiff announced more titles on its massive lineup, Todd Solondz shared the poster from his new flick, Morgan Spurlock and Hulu teamed up, and much more.
The Toronto International Film Festival announced a slew of new titles Wednesday morning, including 25 documentaries that include work from Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jessica Yu, Nick Broomfield, Wim Wenders, Jafar Panahi, Frederick Wiseman, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney, Mark Cousins and Gary Hustwit. Details here.
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- 8/3/2011
- by The Editors at IndieWire
- Moviefone
A week after the announcement of the first, and largest, wave of films added to this year’s Toronto International Film Festival slate, the festival is now finally rounding out its list, with some of the most interesting additions yet.
Criterion Collection fans will again see a few of their more beloved filmmakers involved here, as Wim Wenders will be bowing his latest film, Pina, during the festival, as will Werner Herzog (not truly a Criterion Collection approved filmmaker, but we’ll count it). Herzog will be bringing his new documentary, Into The Abyss, which looks at those behind at triple homicide, including one man who is on death row and will be put to death just days after speaking with the filmmaker.
Other additions include Ron Fricke’s Baraka follow up, Samsara, Nick Broomfield’s surely controversial documentary Sarah Palin – You Betcha!, and documentaries from Alex Gibney and Morgan Spurlock.
Criterion Collection fans will again see a few of their more beloved filmmakers involved here, as Wim Wenders will be bowing his latest film, Pina, during the festival, as will Werner Herzog (not truly a Criterion Collection approved filmmaker, but we’ll count it). Herzog will be bringing his new documentary, Into The Abyss, which looks at those behind at triple homicide, including one man who is on death row and will be put to death just days after speaking with the filmmaker.
Other additions include Ron Fricke’s Baraka follow up, Samsara, Nick Broomfield’s surely controversial documentary Sarah Palin – You Betcha!, and documentaries from Alex Gibney and Morgan Spurlock.
- 8/3/2011
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, Shannyn Sossamon, Dominic Monaghan and Cory Hardrict in The Day
Photo: Content Media The 2011 Toronto International Film Festival announced 56 more movies added to its festival line-up this year with selections in the Vanguard, Midnight Madness, Documentaries, City to City and Tiff Kids programs. And to be honest, the line-up is filled with titles, most of which are absolutely new to me.
I have seen one of the films under the Vanguard banner, a selection of young and cutting edge features and I've heard of Joachim Trier's Oslo, August 31, Ben Wheatley's Kill List (watch the trailer to the right) was a hit at South by Southwest earlier this year and the documentary selections include familiar names such as Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney and Wim Wenders, the latter of which is delivering a 3D documentary centered on the dance world of Pina Bausch and her company.
Photo: Content Media The 2011 Toronto International Film Festival announced 56 more movies added to its festival line-up this year with selections in the Vanguard, Midnight Madness, Documentaries, City to City and Tiff Kids programs. And to be honest, the line-up is filled with titles, most of which are absolutely new to me.
I have seen one of the films under the Vanguard banner, a selection of young and cutting edge features and I've heard of Joachim Trier's Oslo, August 31, Ben Wheatley's Kill List (watch the trailer to the right) was a hit at South by Southwest earlier this year and the documentary selections include familiar names such as Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney and Wim Wenders, the latter of which is delivering a 3D documentary centered on the dance world of Pina Bausch and her company.
- 8/3/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
We had an smidgen of an idea that the Real to Reel section might be especially strong this year, but with the likes of Frederick Wiseman, Rithy Panh, Jonathan Demme, Werner Herzog, Jessica Yu, Alex Gibney, Joe Berlinger, Ron Fricke, Nick Broomfield and Michael Glawogger, we're now beginning to think that Thom Powers' section has not only outclassed Toronto's sister event Hot Docs, but just about any other doc-related film festival. Among the noteworthy World Premieres announced, we look forward to Gary Hustwit (Helvetica, Objectified) Urbanized, Andrey Paounov's The Boy Who Was King, Werner Herzog's Into the Abyss and the mind-numbing miscarriage of justice that has produced a trilogy of films from Joe Berlinger (Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory). Chronos and Baraka helmer Ron Fricke brings us what will be a visual feast in Samsara, and certainly good for a couple of laughs we have Jessica Yu's...
- 8/3/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
The Toronto International Film Festival announced a slew of new titles this morning, including 25 documentaries that includes work from Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jessica Yu, Nick Broomfield, Wim Wenders, Jafar Panahi, Frederick Wiseman, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney, Mark Cousins and Gary Hustwit. For a complete list of all films announced for Toronto so far, including films in all these programs, click here. "I'm thrilled at the large number of ...
- 8/3/2011
- Indiewire
This month indieWIRE turns 15. In honor of our decade and a half in the game we've dug through our vaults to uncover some old goodies. Check back throughout this month for some old classics. Today have a look at Peter Knegt's 2009 report on taking part in "A Pilgrimage," Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins' "cross between a film festival, a summer camp, a circus and a dream." Eight and ...
- 7/5/2011
- Indiewire
Another day of, frankly, mild disappointment at the Film Festival for me as it draws to a close. Although at this stage it’s too early to know for sure, it seems certain that attendance was down this year and concessions are being made that things will need changed for next year (moving it back to August, with the other Festivals, might be a start). The job of artistic director is up for grabs; the new director James Mullighan, who was landed with all the responsibility this year after Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins left, can reapply for the job, but Creative Scotland, one of the major funders of the Festival, are reportedly looking to replace him in response to this year’s critical backlash. This seems unfair, as the several problems this year are mostly not his fault and he was clearly under a lot of pressure. I know,...
- 6/25/2011
- by Adam Whyte
- Obsessed with Film
Last week, we discussed the reportedly disastrous opening of the Edinburgh Film Festival and the controversy surrounding the preliminary participation and subsequent parting ways of actress Tilda Swinton, her collaborator Mark Cousins and former festival director Lynda Myles. Unfortunately, according to reports, we cannot report that the 65th edition of the Festival - the oldest continually-running film festival in the world - has been able to get back on track ...
- 6/23/2011
- Indiewire
James Mullighan, only in the post since January, could be out after critics come down hard on festival's latest edition
The Edinburgh international film festival is to begin recruitment for a new artistic director, it has emerged. After a 65th anniversary edition that has been beset by a funding crisis and a critical mauling, the Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi) – the organisation that controls the festival – is looking to advertise the post for the second time in two years, according to a report in the Herald.
Current festival director James Mullighan has only been in the post since January this year and is expected to reapply. His original appointment was shrouded in confusion when it was originally announced in December 2010 that he had been taken on as the festival's "producer", while "creative advisers" Mark Cousins, Tilda Swinton and Linda Myles would supply artistic direction. However, it emerged that the...
The Edinburgh international film festival is to begin recruitment for a new artistic director, it has emerged. After a 65th anniversary edition that has been beset by a funding crisis and a critical mauling, the Centre for the Moving Image (Cmi) – the organisation that controls the festival – is looking to advertise the post for the second time in two years, according to a report in the Herald.
Current festival director James Mullighan has only been in the post since January this year and is expected to reapply. His original appointment was shrouded in confusion when it was originally announced in December 2010 that he had been taken on as the festival's "producer", while "creative advisers" Mark Cousins, Tilda Swinton and Linda Myles would supply artistic direction. However, it emerged that the...
- 6/23/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
The stars have shunned it and the big films are missing. What's gone wrong at the Edinburgh film festival?
Times are tough for the Edinburgh film festival. I haven't been in the city more than an hour before a senior film executive – who did not want to be named – tells me this year's is a "disaster".
It's not that there's anything wrong with the films themselves. I went to screenings of David Hare's elegant spy drama Page Eight; James "Man on Wire" Marsh's heartrending chimp doc Project Nim; a Studio Ghibli reworking of The Borrowers called Arrietty; and Béla Tarr's austere fable The Turin Horse. But media coverage, particularly in Scotland, has been largely negative.
Examples? The opening screening of John Michael McDonagh's The Guard – normally a red-carpet sellout – was only two-thirds full and suffered a projector breakdown. Compared to last year, about half the number of...
Times are tough for the Edinburgh film festival. I haven't been in the city more than an hour before a senior film executive – who did not want to be named – tells me this year's is a "disaster".
It's not that there's anything wrong with the films themselves. I went to screenings of David Hare's elegant spy drama Page Eight; James "Man on Wire" Marsh's heartrending chimp doc Project Nim; a Studio Ghibli reworking of The Borrowers called Arrietty; and Béla Tarr's austere fable The Turin Horse. But media coverage, particularly in Scotland, has been largely negative.
Examples? The opening screening of John Michael McDonagh's The Guard – normally a red-carpet sellout – was only two-thirds full and suffered a projector breakdown. Compared to last year, about half the number of...
- 6/20/2011
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
The oldest continually-running festival in the world began its 65th edition Wednesday in Edinburgh with a massive slate of festival hits and premieres. The biggest buzz around the festival has been the participation of Tilda Swinton, her frequent collaborator Mark Cousins and former Edinburgh Film Festival director Lynda Myles and their subsequent departure. When the collaboration was announced in December, The Guardian called the decision a "dramatic move" that would ...
- 6/17/2011
- Indiewire
As someone who has attended the Edinburgh Film Festival every year for 12 successive years (including last year for Owf) I am slightly concerned about this year’s programme. It’s no secret that the financial cuts to the arts across the country – starting with the sad demise of the UKFC – has had a knock-on effect all over Britain, with a crises across the film industry. It is widely known that the festival’s budget has been cut dramatically, but the behind-the-scenes drama, one suspects, doesn’t end there.
Hannah McGill, artistic director for the past few years, left last year and was replaced, eventually, with James Mullighan. At one point Tilda Swinton, Mark Cousins and Linda Myles were brought in to bring a bit of creativity and vision, but they have since departed amidst raised eyebrows and various explanations, all of which started ‘It was always the intention that…’
Whatever the intentions,...
Hannah McGill, artistic director for the past few years, left last year and was replaced, eventually, with James Mullighan. At one point Tilda Swinton, Mark Cousins and Linda Myles were brought in to bring a bit of creativity and vision, but they have since departed amidst raised eyebrows and various explanations, all of which started ‘It was always the intention that…’
Whatever the intentions,...
- 6/14/2011
- by Adam Whyte
- Obsessed with Film
Derek Jarman's former muse is the hottest property at Cannes with her tour de force performance in the film of Lionel Shriver's bestseller
The word last week in Cannes was that Tilda Swinton is perfectly cast in We Need to Talk About Kevin, Lynne Ramsay's film of Lionel Shriver's novel that is one of the favourites to win the Palme d'Or. The news comes as no surprise because Swinton is one of those rare actresses who never leaves an audience wondering what another actor might have been like in a part she has played. As soon as you see her, it's impossible to imagine anyone else taking her place.
This is due in part to the way she looks – like no one else. A whole thesaurus of adjectives – haunting, androgynous, ethereal – has failed to describe her singular appearance. Better to imagine the offspring that would result...
The word last week in Cannes was that Tilda Swinton is perfectly cast in We Need to Talk About Kevin, Lynne Ramsay's film of Lionel Shriver's novel that is one of the favourites to win the Palme d'Or. The news comes as no surprise because Swinton is one of those rare actresses who never leaves an audience wondering what another actor might have been like in a part she has played. As soon as you see her, it's impossible to imagine anyone else taking her place.
This is due in part to the way she looks – like no one else. A whole thesaurus of adjectives – haunting, androgynous, ethereal – has failed to describe her singular appearance. Better to imagine the offspring that would result...
- 5/15/2011
- by Andrew Anthony
- The Guardian - Film News
"My sense is that Joe and his films bring out the best in people. And that his swift rise to prominence, to the upper ranks of the cinema republic has not lessened but strengthened his - and our - desire for films, and a film culture, where things are done differently, dreamily, democratically." —Alex Horwath, p. 6
The series of books put out by FilmmuseumSynemaPublikationen, devoted to the likes of Romuald Karmakar, Gustav Deutsch, and James Benning (among other people and topics) has done well in its recent-ish collection on Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Before getting to the content, it's a fine object—matte paper, almost square in its dimensions, double columned text, and tasteful photographs in color throughout. The Thai tyro has risen even further in the ranks of international art cinema in the wake of his Cannes Palme d'Or for the tremendous Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010). So...
The series of books put out by FilmmuseumSynemaPublikationen, devoted to the likes of Romuald Karmakar, Gustav Deutsch, and James Benning (among other people and topics) has done well in its recent-ish collection on Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Before getting to the content, it's a fine object—matte paper, almost square in its dimensions, double columned text, and tasteful photographs in color throughout. The Thai tyro has risen even further in the ranks of international art cinema in the wake of his Cannes Palme d'Or for the tremendous Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010). So...
- 5/2/2011
- MUBI
A 3D porn film takes the Chinese into bed while Penrith seduces Eddie Izzard
The big story
Two stories stand out this week, both of them concerned in their own way with people power, and together offering a succinct explanation of the enduring magnetism of cinema. First came the news (particularly well read on our site – can't think why) that Chinese, er, cineastes are flocking to Hong Kong feast their eyes on what is claimed as the world's first 3D porn film.
Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy based on the classic erotic text, The Carnal Prayer Mat, promises to "leave audiences feeling like they are sitting right there at the edge of the bed". That might not sound so appealing to everyone, but apparently in China the idea has gone down a storm. With the ruling regime's stance on adults' rights to view sexual content being what it is, however,...
The big story
Two stories stand out this week, both of them concerned in their own way with people power, and together offering a succinct explanation of the enduring magnetism of cinema. First came the news (particularly well read on our site – can't think why) that Chinese, er, cineastes are flocking to Hong Kong feast their eyes on what is claimed as the world's first 3D porn film.
Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy based on the classic erotic text, The Carnal Prayer Mat, promises to "leave audiences feeling like they are sitting right there at the edge of the bed". That might not sound so appealing to everyone, but apparently in China the idea has gone down a storm. With the ruling regime's stance on adults' rights to view sexual content being what it is, however,...
- 4/7/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
Hollywood actor denies all-star leadership trio's role came to premature end
Tilda Swinton has stepped in to explain the extent of her involvement in this year's Edinburgh film festival after it emerged that she was playing no further part in planning for the event.
Last December the actor, alongside former festival directors Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles, was announced as part of a team of "dreamy outsiders" who would provide creative vision for the reinvention of the festival.
But it was reported yesterday that the trio's involvement in this June's festival had already ended. The Scotsman said that James Mullighan, a former music industry executive and arts journalist, had taken overall charge of the event since mid-February – having seen his role enlarged since being appointed festival producer in December.
There has been alarm in some circles about the future of the festival following the departure of artistic director Hannah McGill last autumn.
Tilda Swinton has stepped in to explain the extent of her involvement in this year's Edinburgh film festival after it emerged that she was playing no further part in planning for the event.
Last December the actor, alongside former festival directors Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles, was announced as part of a team of "dreamy outsiders" who would provide creative vision for the reinvention of the festival.
But it was reported yesterday that the trio's involvement in this June's festival had already ended. The Scotsman said that James Mullighan, a former music industry executive and arts journalist, had taken overall charge of the event since mid-February – having seen his role enlarged since being appointed festival producer in December.
There has been alarm in some circles about the future of the festival following the departure of artistic director Hannah McGill last autumn.
- 4/6/2011
- by Ian J Griffiths
- The Guardian - Film News
Forgot to post a reminder for this… If you’re a lover of black cinema… actually, scratch that… if you’re a lover of cinema, And you live in New York City, the next couple of months should be thrilling!
I already told you about the upcoming Charles Burnett and Euzhan Palcy retrospectives at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in April and May respectively… well my fellow cineastes, below you’ll find even more goodness to add to your spring calendar, courtesy of the Museum of the Moving Image.
The series is titled: The Master, The Rebel, and the Artist: The Films of Ousmane Sembène, Djibril Diop Mambéty, and Moussa Sene Absa.
It began on April 2nd and will run through April 10th, happening at the Museum Of The Moving Image. I can’t encourage you enough to attend these screenings; it’s not often that you’ll find...
I already told you about the upcoming Charles Burnett and Euzhan Palcy retrospectives at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in April and May respectively… well my fellow cineastes, below you’ll find even more goodness to add to your spring calendar, courtesy of the Museum of the Moving Image.
The series is titled: The Master, The Rebel, and the Artist: The Films of Ousmane Sembène, Djibril Diop Mambéty, and Moussa Sene Absa.
It began on April 2nd and will run through April 10th, happening at the Museum Of The Moving Image. I can’t encourage you enough to attend these screenings; it’s not often that you’ll find...
- 4/6/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Trio vaunted as creative spearhead of festival have ended their involvement amid fears that the event has lost its way
Tilda Swinton, Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles, who were at the forefront of the relaunch of the Edinburgh film festival, appear to have ended their involvement in this year's event.
Big plans to change the shape and organisation of the festival were outlined in December, with actor Swinton and former directors Cousins and Myles announced as the "dreamy outsiders" who were to transform it following the departure of artistic director Hannah McGill.
Festival organisers were thought to have decided against carrying on with one person at the helm, instead relying on the trio to take charge of the artistic and creative vision. Awards ceremonies and big premieres would make way for guest curators and surprising one-off events in what Cousins described as "probably the most radical shakeup the film festival...
Tilda Swinton, Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles, who were at the forefront of the relaunch of the Edinburgh film festival, appear to have ended their involvement in this year's event.
Big plans to change the shape and organisation of the festival were outlined in December, with actor Swinton and former directors Cousins and Myles announced as the "dreamy outsiders" who were to transform it following the departure of artistic director Hannah McGill.
Festival organisers were thought to have decided against carrying on with one person at the helm, instead relying on the trio to take charge of the artistic and creative vision. Awards ceremonies and big premieres would make way for guest curators and surprising one-off events in what Cousins described as "probably the most radical shakeup the film festival...
- 4/5/2011
- by Ian J Griffiths
- The Guardian - Film News
Wow! Need I say more…? If you’re a lover of black cinema… actually, scratch that… if you’re a lover of cinema, And you live in New York City, the next couple of months should be thrilling!
I already told you about the upcoming Charles Burnett and Euzhan Palcy retrospectives at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in April and May respectively… well my fellow cineastes, below you’ll find even more goodness to add to your spring calendar, courtesy of the Museum of the Moving Image.
The series is titled: The Master, The Rebel, and the Artist: The Films of Ousmane Sembène, Djibril Diop Mambéty, and Moussa Sene Absa. Whaaat?
It begins April 2nd and will run through April 10th. I can’t encourage you enough to attend these screenings; it’s not often that you’ll find this combination of talents under one roof! And on the big screen too.
I already told you about the upcoming Charles Burnett and Euzhan Palcy retrospectives at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in April and May respectively… well my fellow cineastes, below you’ll find even more goodness to add to your spring calendar, courtesy of the Museum of the Moving Image.
The series is titled: The Master, The Rebel, and the Artist: The Films of Ousmane Sembène, Djibril Diop Mambéty, and Moussa Sene Absa. Whaaat?
It begins April 2nd and will run through April 10th. I can’t encourage you enough to attend these screenings; it’s not often that you’ll find this combination of talents under one roof! And on the big screen too.
- 3/30/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Earlier this week, the Edinburgh International Film Festival’s new artistic advisors Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles delivered "EIFF65: Our Suggestions," the "first fruits" of their rethink of the Festival (which was initially announced late last year). Cousins and Myles outlined a "radical evoluton of form and content" at the festival, and named the first group of guest curators, who will be invited to "to dream what the Festival will and ...
- 2/16/2011
- Indiewire
New-look festival to have creative input from film and music talent including Gus van Sant, Jim Jarmusch and the Streets
It may have no official artistic director to oversee affairs this year, but the 2011 Edinburgh international film festival will not want for creative input. Organisers yesterday announced a glittering lineup of guest curators who will help shape the new-look event in June.
The actor and director Isabella Rossellini will join film-makers Gus van Sant and Jim Jarmusch in the hotseat, with support from pop star turned composer Clint Mansell and rapper Mike Skinner, formerly of the Streets. Writers Alan Warner and Greil Marcus will also be on hand, as will Thailand's Apichatpong Weerasethakul, director of the Cannes favourite Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.
James Mullighan, the festival's producer, told the Glasgow Herald: "These are some of the people. Each will suggest a tone, series of films, dawn walk or theme.
It may have no official artistic director to oversee affairs this year, but the 2011 Edinburgh international film festival will not want for creative input. Organisers yesterday announced a glittering lineup of guest curators who will help shape the new-look event in June.
The actor and director Isabella Rossellini will join film-makers Gus van Sant and Jim Jarmusch in the hotseat, with support from pop star turned composer Clint Mansell and rapper Mike Skinner, formerly of the Streets. Writers Alan Warner and Greil Marcus will also be on hand, as will Thailand's Apichatpong Weerasethakul, director of the Cannes favourite Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.
James Mullighan, the festival's producer, told the Glasgow Herald: "These are some of the people. Each will suggest a tone, series of films, dawn walk or theme.
- 2/15/2011
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Tilda Swinton continued to earn awards season acclaim for her dynamic role in the art-house drama “I Am Love” but she made news by joining a leadership role at the Edinburgh Film Festival. According to London’s “The Guardian,” Swinton recently joined former festival directors Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles as co-curators for the 2011 edition of the Edinburgh Film Festival and promised to rejuvenate the festival and attract new audiences. Swinton worked with the Edinburgh Festival before transforming a vacant ballroom in the Scottish town Nairn into a temporary cinema and she partnered with Cousins on a mobile cinema tour that traveled across Scotland.
- 12/23/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Oscar-winning actor to curate alongside Mark Cousins and Lynda Myles in move to reinvent festival facing big funding cuts
The Oscar-winning actor Tilda Swinton is to become a curator of the world's longest-running film festival, in Edinburgh, in a dramatic move to breathe new life into an event that faces big funding cuts.
A shift in style became immediately apparent as it was revealed that it would move away from the traditional image of film festivals, as there will be no winners or award ceremonies.
Instead, new ideas – including cheaper tickets, a string of "discrepant thinkers" as guest curators, one-off events and "honesty days" when people can pay what they feel a film is worth – promise to reinvent the festival and bring in new film lovers.
After a fruitless four-month search for a replacement artistic director following the departure of Hannah McGill in the autumn, organisers have decided against having a single person.
The Oscar-winning actor Tilda Swinton is to become a curator of the world's longest-running film festival, in Edinburgh, in a dramatic move to breathe new life into an event that faces big funding cuts.
A shift in style became immediately apparent as it was revealed that it would move away from the traditional image of film festivals, as there will be no winners or award ceremonies.
Instead, new ideas – including cheaper tickets, a string of "discrepant thinkers" as guest curators, one-off events and "honesty days" when people can pay what they feel a film is worth – promise to reinvent the festival and bring in new film lovers.
After a fruitless four-month search for a replacement artistic director following the departure of Hannah McGill in the autumn, organisers have decided against having a single person.
- 12/23/2010
- by Karen McVeigh
- The Guardian - Film News
Organisers plan radical shake-up, overseen by Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins, with fewer awards and more guest curators after last year's slump in ticket sales
Next year's Edinburgh international film festival could see fewer awards and more guest curators selecting their own programmes of movies under a "radical" shake-up being planned by organisers.
There will be no artistic director for the 2011 event, following the departure in August of incumbent Hannah McGill after four years. Instead, Australian-born writer James Mullighan will be handed the title of producer, working with a number of curators to shape the event.
The new blueprint has been decided by the festival's patron, the Oscar-winning actor Tilda Swinton, and the former artistic director, film critic Mark Cousins. It follows poor financial returns for last year's festival, which saw ticket sales slump by 10%. Swinton and Cousins's own alternative film festival, held in Nairn in 2008 and on the road...
Next year's Edinburgh international film festival could see fewer awards and more guest curators selecting their own programmes of movies under a "radical" shake-up being planned by organisers.
There will be no artistic director for the 2011 event, following the departure in August of incumbent Hannah McGill after four years. Instead, Australian-born writer James Mullighan will be handed the title of producer, working with a number of curators to shape the event.
The new blueprint has been decided by the festival's patron, the Oscar-winning actor Tilda Swinton, and the former artistic director, film critic Mark Cousins. It follows poor financial returns for last year's festival, which saw ticket sales slump by 10%. Swinton and Cousins's own alternative film festival, held in Nairn in 2008 and on the road...
- 12/22/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
For its 65th anniversary, the Edinburgh International Film Festival has unveiled a transformative plan via a blueprint shaped by filmmaker/journalist Mark Cousins, actress Tilda Swinton, and a wider artistic team that will be announced later. The result will be "radical new approach to the image and structure" to the festival, which will run in June 2011. In what the event describes as a "moving away from the traditional concept of ...
- 12/21/2010
- Indiewire
"Plant rice if you want to harvest in a year. Plant trees to get fruit in ten. Cultivate a person to develop in a hundred years. The cinema cultivates people."
On what basis can any work by Mohsen Makhmalbaf be considered neglected? He's internationally celebrated, still cinematically and politically active and relevant, and Iranian cinema in general has been embraced by the world, with only Abbas Kiarostami more prominent in the cinephile's eye. He also has two film-directing daughters, Samira and Hana, and a film-producing son, to carry on his name (his wife, Marzieh, often works as his assistant director, resulting in what is known as the Makhmalbaf Film House, an extraordinary dynasty-in-the-making).
And yet much of his work is unavailable, or available only with considerable effort, slinking down the back alleys of the internet and passing brown envelopes to shady looking digital characters in virtual raincoats. And when you get the movie,...
On what basis can any work by Mohsen Makhmalbaf be considered neglected? He's internationally celebrated, still cinematically and politically active and relevant, and Iranian cinema in general has been embraced by the world, with only Abbas Kiarostami more prominent in the cinephile's eye. He also has two film-directing daughters, Samira and Hana, and a film-producing son, to carry on his name (his wife, Marzieh, often works as his assistant director, resulting in what is known as the Makhmalbaf Film House, an extraordinary dynasty-in-the-making).
And yet much of his work is unavailable, or available only with considerable effort, slinking down the back alleys of the internet and passing brown envelopes to shady looking digital characters in virtual raincoats. And when you get the movie,...
- 10/21/2010
- MUBI
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