Month: November 2009

Atonement director eyes assassin thriller Hanna

Atonement director Joe Wright is in discussions with Focus Features to helm the action-adventure thriller Hanna, with Marty Adelstein (Black Christmas, Made of Honor) and Scott Nemes (My Baby’s Daddy) as producers, according to HeatVisionBlog. Hanna has been receiving a great deal of attention since being set up at Focus in 2007, with Danny Boyle ….

4th Annual Vail Film Festival Screenwriting Competition

The 4th Annual Vail Film Festival Screenwriting Competition (VFFSC) is a powerful vehicle for aspiring screenwriters. VFFSC presents winning short and feature screenplays for consideration to top-level producers, and furthers the careers of talented screenwriters, through visibility, networking opportunities, and industry access. Short and feature screenplay submissions are judged by an industry jury, with first ….

5th Annual Women’s International Film & Arts Festival

The 5th Annual Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) is exclusively dedicated to celebrating women in the arts, and films made by or about women. This ten-day extravaganza – consisting of indoor and outdoor screenings, fashion shows, a Family FunFest, workshops, symposia, an outdoor concert, and parties – is a celebration of women and ….

Assassin’s Creed II Filmmaking Challenge 2009

The Assassin’s Creed II Filmmaking Challenge (ACII) is another exciting filmmaking competition presented by IFC’s Media Lab Studios. ACII invites filmmakers on a cinematic journey through the dark and dangerous world of the Assassin’s Creed II video game. To be released this November, Assassin’s Creed II takes gamers into the lush and deadly world of ….

16th Annual Sedona International Film Festival

The 16th Annual Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF), offering a singular experience: a jam-packed eight days of thought-provoking and stimulating cinema, set against the rugged, rust-red landscape of one of the most stunning places on earth – Sedona, Arizona. Date: February 21 to 28, 2010 Location: Sedona, Arizona, USA Website: www.sedonafilmfestival.com

20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival Screenwriting Competition

The 20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, turning the dreams of maverick screenwriters into reality through discovery, international recognition, and career development. Renowned worldwide as a unique and cutting-edge force in the festival community, Cinequest is ahead of the curve in numerous film realms, including its dedication to discovering emerging talent in screenwriting. First-rate, ….

41st Annual Nashville Film Festival

The 41st Annual Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) presents the finest in American Independent and World Cinema in historic music mecca, Nashville, Tennessee. Highly prestigious and celebrated for its exceptional programming, NaFF boasts the distinction of being an Academy Award-qualifying festival and one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States. Boasting a long history ….

LG Life’s Good FilmFest 2010

LG Life’s Good FilmFest rewards and recognizes uplifting HD short films that express a life-affirming message that best demonstrates the notion that “Life’s Good.” This unique, not-to-be-missed global competition offers a grand prize of $100,000 CAD cash and potentially vast exposure worldwide. LG Life’s Good FilmFest has garnered the support of such celebs as Academy ….

Access TV Video Festival 2009

The Access TV Video Festival (ATVF) is an exceptional opportunity for filmmakers and writers who have an idea, developed concept, or existing project that could be expanded into a TV series. This New York City-based event delivers access to industry pros working in TV today, and provides personalized help and constructive support to take development ….

11th Da Vinci Film Festival

The 11th Da Vinci Film Festival (dVFF) celebrates independent films and artists in idyllic Corvallis, Oregon, located in the beautiful Willamette Valley. This filmmaker-friendly event boasts savvy audiences who are eager to explore new ideas and fresh voices in cinema, making dVFF a terrific showcase for films in all genres and styles. dVFF also pays ….