ECU Film Festival annonces official 2012 selection
ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival has announced its Official Selection for the seventh edition of the festival. ÉCU 2012 will showcase 100 films from 33 countries ranging from feature films, short…
Academy Nicholl Screenwriting competition offers 35k fellowships
(PRESS RELEASE)Beverly Hills, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now accepting entries for the 2012 Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. As many as five $35,000…
Mike Leigh opens Berlin Film Festival with anti-Hollywood stance
Why is Mike Leigh so opposed to Hollywood? After the opening of the Berlin Film Festival today, his comments stating that Hollywood dominates and threatens European filmmaking is misguided. Mike Leigh at the…
Short films will become the most important communication tool
We are witnessing a digital revolution with millions of web users watching short films as they become the standard communication tool promoting values, culture and business ethics. From music videos to politics, short…
Magnolia Takes US Rights to Kevin Macdonald’s ‘Marley’
(PRESS RELEASE) New York – February 6, 2012 – The Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnolia Pictures announced today they have acquired US rights to MARLEY, the definitive documentary about legendary musician Bob Marley, directed by…
Is Hollywood too white for African American audiences?
Earlier this month George Lucas revealed the shocking truth about how it took him 23 years to get his movie ‘Red Tails’ made because no one would fund an “all Black cast”. While…
‘No pants on Subway’ video more viral than Rihanna hits
The global ‘No pants’ movement took the web by storm this week with their new video that puts hit artists like Rihanna in a firm 2nd place. The ‘No Pants Subway ride’ features…
Why filmmakers should aim for the Oscars before getting out of bed
There is no doubt that the Oscars are the main awards event for the film industry, and like every year, the competition to enter is fierce and very public. Even getting into the…
There’s no point making excuses for failure in the film business
Filmmakers, actors, musicians, producers and working professionals face a challenging economy filled with unique opportunity. Technology this year is bringing our world closer together. The filmmaker in Detroit has just as much chance…
2012 Box office recovery depends on high quality movies
Box office takings were down 4% in 2011 for the US domestic market after a bumper ride on the back end of global phenomenon ‘Avatar’. 2011 was muted, and films underperformed particularly on…
Power of film in 2012 will reach new heights
It’s a new year, and a new set of rules for the film industry particularly because technology available to us in the next 12 months will change certain balances of power. For filmmakers,…
MIB 3 vs The Dark Knight Rises in 2012
Fans of the Men In Black and Batman franchises will get a double treat this year as MIB 3 and The Dark Knight Rises go head to head. Christian Bale will be in…
February 22, 2012
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February 20, 2012
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