The Costa Rica International Film Festival
(CRIFF) invites you to experience eight days of independent short and
feature films from across the globe at two of Costa Rica's most amazing
destinations - Manuel Antonio and Montezuma.
This
two city festival will showcase a unique collection of film, music, art
and special events uniting filmmakers and their fans in paradise.
If you've never visited Costa Rica - NOW IS THE TIME.
Join us for the best independendent films in the world.
Manuel Antonio:
London Film Festival Official Vodcast Day 8- The Boys Are Back Gala premiere, featuring interview with Clive Owen, Geroge Mackay and director Scott Hicks
Footage from the “Snipping Away at the Celluloid Ceiling” event - A panel of brilliant filmmaking talent discuss the notion of a female aesthetic in their work and explore the reality of how women operate in today's film world.
Interview with Michael Haneke director of White Ribbon
The Scouting Book For Boys premiere, featuring interviews with the director Tom Harper & Thomas Turgoose,
Penny Woolcock interview at the 1 Day premiere
Day 7 of the London Film Festival Official Vodcast - Highlights from yesterday include:
The MasterCard premiere of An Education featuring interviews with the director Lone Scherfig, Emma Thompson, Carey Mulligan and writer Nick Hornby.
Hans-Christian Schmid & Kerry Fox Interview for Storm
Jez Lewis interview, director of Shed Your Tears and Walk Away
The Filmmakers afternoon tea, featuring interviews with the director of Balibo, Robert Connolly and actor Anthony LaPaglia,
The 47th New York Film Festival 2009 (NYFF09) presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Centerpiece Presentation of "PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE," directed by Lee Dainels was held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, on Saturday, October 3, 7:00 PM. The red carpet arrivals included Jane Fonda. PRECIOUS released by Lionsgate, opens in select theaters on Friday, November 6, 2009.
[img_assist|nid=15100|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=140|height=74]The 8th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) 2007 closing night special preview film EL CANTANTE (The Singer), directed by Leon Ichaso was held at the Directors Guild Theater, Saturday, July 28, 7:00 PM.
The 8th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) 2007 Opening Night Special Preview film TRADE,directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner was held at the Directors Guild Theater, Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 PM. Executive director Carlos Manzano, NYC Latin Media & Entertainment
[img_assist|nid=7708|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=140|height=46]Video coverage of the Festival Our teams were capturing some magical moments of history from the red carpet and brought back glimpses from behind the scenes at the official press conferences. Do not miss the exhaustive coverage from two of Cannes' hottest panels focusing on some burning issues related to the Future of Cinema The Blockbuster panel and VOD which rights for which territories.
The Seventh Annual 2008 Tribeca Film Festival(TFF08) World Premiere documentary film I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, directed by Nathan Rissman, written/produced/narrated by Madonna was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Thursday, April 24, 6:00 pm.
The Seventh Annual 2008 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF08) New York Premiere documentary film 90 MILES(90 Millas El Documental), directed by Emilio Estefan was held at Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Thursday, May 1, 6:00 pm.
Opening Ceremony Red Carpet- Cannes- Various celebrities on the red carpet at the opening ceremonies of the Cannes film festival, May 14th, 2008.
Indiana Jones Red Carpet- The cast and Stephen Spielberg, director of the new Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which premiered in Cannes on May 18th.
Scenes from Le Sel et la Mer- A scene from Annemarie Jacir's film Milh Hadha al-Bahr, which was shown in Cannes Friday as part of the Un Certain Regard collection.
[img_assist|nid=12978|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=101|height=150]On May 15th, the animated movie, "Kung Fu Panda", opened at the Cannes Film Festival. Fest 21's very own Bruno Chatelin was there with Eric Vernière from France Télévision Distribution and two of fest 21's reporters and is featured at the beginning of this montage.
54 feature films were selected among 1792 from 96 countries (up 11% over last year, and up 23% over 2 years). The festival will once again offer a mix of veteran filmmakers returning to Cannes, along with a few VIP star studded red carpet events and the fresh blood and energy of newcomers.
The stars glittered brightly on the Croisette Thursday evening at the premiere of Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Studio’s latest animated film directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne starring the voice talents of major Hollywood actors Dustin Hoffman, Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu and David Cross.
The festival opened with Blindness. The Public in Cannes got their first opportunity to gaze at the stunning jury, lead by actor/director Sean Penn. THe people froom Cannes were so loud...we became mute :-)
The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Closing Night Gala Presentation film of SPEED RACER, directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski (brothers) was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Saturday, May 3, 6:30 pm.
The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Closing Night Gala Presentation film of SPEED RACER, directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski (brothers) was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Saturday, May 3, 6:30 pm.
The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Closing Night Gala Presentation film of SPEED RACER, directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski (brothers) was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Saturday, May 3, 6:30 pm.
The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Closing Night Gala Presentation film of SPEED RACER, directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski (brothers) was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Saturday, May 3, 6:30 pm.
Vanity Fair's publisher about his sponsorship of SFIFF51.- Edward Menicheschi, Vanity Fair vice president and publisher says, "The partnership with the San Francisco Film Society is an important opportunity for us. Not only are we collaborating with one of the most renowned film organizations in the world during its showcase event, but we are able to bring our own charitable initiative, Vanity Fair Reel Relief, to life through the lens of the Festival to benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
On Wednesday, 13 February 2008, the FilmFestival Cottbus offers its annual presentation at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival. Venue is the Federal Office of the State of Brandenburg in the German capital city.
The Modern Master award is the highest honor from the SBIFF, and Cate Blanchett was on hand Saturday evening to receive it. Our own Melanie Waters spoke with Cate, as well as director, Todd Haynes, who presented the award. And if that wasn’t enough, we spoke with festival juror and “House of Sand & Fog” actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo and TV’s “House” star, Olivia Wilde.
It was an amazing evening. After watching our coverage, we hope you’ll agree.
Monday night was short and sweet on the red carpet. Although Woody Harrelson was scheduled to walk the red carpet, a miscalculation of traffic got him into Santa Barbara too late.
Julie Ramos did manage to speak with honoree, Javier Bardem about his role in No Country for Old Men.
Tuesday Ryan Gosling was awarded the first annual Independent Award by the SBIFF. On hand to present was the director of “Lars and the Real Girl,” Craig Gillespie. In addition to chatting with Gosling and Gillespie, Melanie had a quick chat with Roger Durling and “Summerhood” director, Jacob Medjuck.
The Slamdance Film Festival, now in its 14th year, has always prided itself on the eclectic, exciting, something-for-everyone mix of people, parties and events that it brings together every year in Park City. The 2008 Festival will remain true to that tradition, providing unique professional and social outlets for filmmakers, industry executives, the media, and the general public.
THE TAORMINA FILM FEST BRINGS LUCK TO ITS FILMS: 5 OUT OF 20 NEW FILMS PRESENTED AT THE LAST FESTIVAL,HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS NATIONAL ENTRIES FOR THE BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM OSCAR ®NEW YORK PREMIERE FILM “THE MIST” RED CARPET PHOTOS OPENS IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 21, 2007-
By Maria Esteves - December 8, 2007
[img_assist|nid=8093|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=56|height=82]The New York premiere film of THE MIST, directed by three time Oscar nominee Frank Darabont, sponsored by Fuji Film and Vault was held at The Ziegfeld Theatre, Monday, November 12, 2007, 7:30 PM.
