International Film News

International Recognition for CineKid Studio 03/07/2009

CinekidStudio has been awarded the Comenius EduMedia Medal for progressive international media productions. It is confirmation that CinekidStudio, part of the programme for media awareness set up by the Cinekid Foundation for children aged...


Norwegian Amanda Nominations Announced 03/07/2009

Jury President Åse Kleveland has announced this year’s nominations for the 25th Amanda Norwegian film awards. The ceremony will take place on Friday 21 August. ‘It has been exciting and instructive to lead the task of selecting this year’s...


World Survey

World Survey

World Survey

A survey of the film culture and output in 123 countries, as reported by our network of correspondents around the world.

Directors of the Year

John Sayles

John Sayles

In 2007, John Sayles released his sixteenth film as writer-director. An affectionate and charmingly rendered story of rock 'n' roll coming to small-town 1950s Alabama, with its attendant themes of race, class and...


Country Focus

ISRAEL

ISRAEL

With the worldwide success of the Israeli animation documentary WALTZ WITH BASHIR, contributing writer Dan Fainaru surveys the Israeli film industry and finds a prolific production bonanza of films and talents.

Film Festival Circuit

Espoo Ciné International Film Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Espoo Ciné International Film Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary

To celebrate Espoo Ciné International Film Festival’s 20th birthday, it has been extended to ten days instead of the traditional six. The festival also expands geographically: in addition to the heart of the...


PÖFF

Cape Wineland Film Festival

European Film Academy - European Film Awards

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