Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to co-host next Academy Awards

Producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman announced earlier today that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are teaming up to co-host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, according to THR. Martin previously hosted the Oscars in 2001 and 2003, and has been a presenter on a number of occasions. Baldwin has presented awards at the big event, ….

10th Annual Phoenix Film Festival

The 10th Annual Phoenix Film Festival (PFF), celebrating independent films and the filmmakers and writers behind them, in Arizona’s sunny capital city. Welcoming over 20,000 attendees each year, PFF provides wide exposure and frequently serves as a launching pad for indie titles. An impressive 80% of the Festival’s competitive feature film selections have been picked ….

7th Annual World of Comedy International Film Festival

Toronto’s 7th Annual World of Comedy International Film Festival (WCFF) is a premier venue for the comedy genre. WCFF exists to celebrate the genius and power of the comedic film, to highlight emerging comedic talents, and to foster the advancement and further development of comedy filmmaking. WCFF showcases over 70 feature and short films each ….

2nd Annual Burbank International Film Festival

The 2nd Annual Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF), an industry showcase of emerging talents in filmmaking and screenwriting, taking place in major media center and home to many studios and networks, Burbank, California. BIFF is run by studio executives and industry players that literally make up a Who’s Who of Film, and so the event ….

4th Annual HEART OF GOLD International Film Festival

The 4th Annual HEART OF GOLD International Film Festival presents a thoughtfully selected program of entertaining, life-affirming, thought-provoking, and uplifting films in Gympie, Queensland, close to some of Australia’s best beaches and hottest destinations. Filmmakers with elevating films that make audiences laugh, think, sigh, and soar will find a welcoming home and warm, enthusiastic audiences ….

6th Annual Sacramento International Film Festival

The 6th Annual Sacramento International Film Festival (SFF), presenting a superb lineup of independent film in California’s capital city. With the support of a passionate arts community, SFF attracts talented filmmakers, celebs, and film fans from around the world. Date: April 17 to 25, 2010 Location: Sacramento, California, USA Website: www.sacramentofilmfestival.com

Indie Short Film Music and Art Festival 2009

The Indie Short Film, Music and Art Festival (Indie S.F.M.A.) showcases the talents and achievements of emerging artists in independent film, screenwriting, music, and art. Celebrating artistic expression in its various forms, Indie S.F.M.A. delivers great prizes and exposure to industry players for participating filmmakers, as well as a production deal to the top screenplay. ….

11th Annual Crossroads Film Festival

The 11th Annual Crossroads Film Festival (CFF) is a favorite among filmmakers, known for delivering an excellent program of films in Jackson, Mississippi and showering its filmmakers with warm Southern hospitality. Taking place in the cultural crossroads of the American South, CFF offers a memorable experience, featuring friendly audiences, workshops, receptions, live music, and plenty ….

20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival

The 20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival, a premier festival of discovery, renowned worldwide as a powerful and cutting-edge force in the film community. This Academy Award-qualifying festival takes place in San Jose, California, and draws an audience of over 80,000 annually. A bastion for the discovery of new and emerging film artists, Cinequest’s uniqueness is ….