![]() ![]() The fleadh also includes the Galway Film Fair marketplace, a script pitching competition, and chances to mingle with dozens of distributors or sales agents. But its international outlook was obvious in events like an acting masterclass with Vicky Krieps, and a directing masterclass with Mike Newell. It goes hard for Ireland, to be sure - last year’s film festival included a screening of Showtime’s Sinéad OʼConnor doc, Nothing Compares, as well as a cavalcade of Irish films, especially by rising filmmakers. Galway rejects pretense and stuffiness in favor of a passionate embrace of cinema. Submissions are now open for this fleadh (that’s Irish for festival) located in a dreamy, bohemian slice of heaven on Ireland’s west coast. FIDM also offers offsite screenings throughout the year. The FIDCampus, meanwhile, provides training for Mediterranean students. The sense of worldliness remains with FIDLab, which supports international co-productions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for once-in-a-life time film experiences - like the Apichatpong Weerasethakul masterclass held in 2021 - and to experience a truly historic Mediterranean city founded in 600 BC by Greek settlers. Submissions for the upcoming 12th edition are now open.Įach summer, France’s oldest city celebrates its newest cinema, offering some 130 films to nearly 24,000 guests in theaters, libraries, open-air amphitheaters and art galleries throughout the city. Other 2022 highlights included the Cinematography Icon Award for Ed Lachman, and the Mallorca Film Commission presenting the first annual Mallorca Film Award to honor actress Icon Nastassja Kinski.ĮMIFF welcomed more than 250 films and 10,000 audience members over seven days to enjoy galas, screenings, panels, drive-in cinema, and much more. In keeping with the setting of his film, he also did a Q&A with Lipski on a yacht, the Falcao Uno, in the Palmas Port with Palma’s iconic cathedral in the background. Last year’s guests included Ruben Östlund, who presented his opening night film, Triangle of Sadness, winner of the Palma d’Or at Cannes. They’re drawn not only by the stunning, sun-kissed beauty of the Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean, but also by the relaxed, snobbiness-free atmosphere. The festival is working to promote year-round film education and celebration, and is starting construction this year on a new cultural center to further promote its work.ĮVOLUTION MALLORCA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALįounded and led by the indefatigable Sandra Lipski, this festival on a Spanish island paradise has welcomed everyone from Ana de Armas to Mads Mikkelson to Danny DeVito. (The award is often a major Oscar predictor in the cinematography category.) One of Europe’s most prestigious film festivals, EnergaCAMERIMAGE just celebrated its 30th year by awarding its prestigious Golden Frog award to Tár, shot by Florian Hoffmeister and directed by Todd Field. ![]() Photo by Pawel Skraba, courtesy of the EnergaCAMERIMAGE archive. Sam Mendes at the 2022 opening of EnergaCAMERIMAGE, one of our 20 Essential International Film Festivals. If there’s a festival out there truly fighting for American independent cinema, it’s Deauville,” Richey says.ĮnergaCAMERIMAGE stands out with its celebration of cinematography - and draws A-list actors and directors grateful for the professionals who know how to make them and their ideas look gorgeous. “The Deauville programming, audiences, exposure and environment are absolutely top notch. 1-800-HOT-NITE was in competition, and though it screened at the earlyish hour of 10:30 a.m., Richey and his team entered the theater to find a packed house of 1,600 people. Nick Richey, whose coming-of-age film 1-800-HOT-NITE kicked off a very successful festival run in Deauville, tells MovieMaker he found the festival spectacular in every way. It’s also a global tastemaker, giving its Grand Prize last year to Charlotte Wells’ much-praised Aftersun.Īlso Read: In 1-800-Hot-Nite, Nick Richey Enlists a Cobra Kai Star for a Story of Phone Sex, Snakes and Growing Up INTRO:DOX will hold a day of introductory sessions on March 19 with a collection of sessions specially designed to help up-and-coming filmmakers who were especially hard-hit by the pandemic, giving them opportunities to learn from more established professionals.ĭeauville, France | September 1-10 (L-R) 1-800-HOT-NITE’s Mylen Bradford, Ali Richey, Nick Richey and Dallas Dupree Young at the Deauville Deauville American Film Festival, one of our 20 Essential International Film FestivalsĮstablished in 1975 in coastal Normandy, Deauville has attracted big names like Jessica Chastain, Robert Pattison, Nicolas Cage, and Morgan Freeman. One of the most celebrated documentary film festivals in the world, and largest doc festivals in Europe, is now underway and celebrating its 20th edition - and is placing a special emphasis on rising filmmakers. ![]()
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