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This is me at 2:45am on Monday 20 May inside the Grand Palais having just watched the World Premiere screening of Johnnie…
This is me at 2:45am on Monday 20 May inside the Grand Palais having just watched the World Premiere screening of Johnnie…
Just a short blog to put the news out there that my latest film Movement # 4 has been selected for a another Film Festival. This time…
This week, it's all about Cannes! The film festival started yesterday under pouring rain with the first red carpet and the screening…
This is a continuation of Part 1 of 2 of Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs which you can read here. While at Hot…
This week, the film industry lost two of his giants, Ray Harryhausen and Bryan Forbes. Ray Harryhausen was a special effect pioneer…
The other day, I was talking to my director buddy, Darcy Van Poelgeest, about pitching film and TV projects and he reminded me of…
I am excited to be able to announce that my latest live action short film 'Last Remnants' has just been accepted into this year's…
Short films are a big part of my life. I scout them, watch them, curate them, talk to filmmakers who write and direct them, and have…
When you are a film festival and you invite a recently retired filmmaker like Steven Soderbergh to give a speech on the state of cinema,…
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Being part of an online platform, watching films daily on a computer screen, and corresponding with filmmakers around the world via…
There lots of women and men making movies since they have received democracy and freedom of speech in Afghanistan. Herat is one of…
Kickstarter is no longer the last chance place for projects to get funding. It is now used by well-known actors, directors and…
*This blog was meant to go out 2 weeks ago!* Sorry for the delay for people who read my blogs, I have been away working on new films…
Gasland Part II Documentary Premier The audience rose for a standing ovation after the sold-out Gasland Part II documentary. It was…
Tribeca kicked off yesterday and is the film festival not to miss this month. If you haven't taken a look at the screenings and panels…
Last week, the film industry lost one of its most famous film critics. Roger Joseph Ebert worked at the Chicago Sun-Times for 45 years…
Guardian Angel is a story of hope, about a man's soul lost in the darkness and consuming in pain. But even in the darkest place…
April is turning out to be a very busy month for the video artist Alessandro Amaducci. His spectacular productions will be screened…
Festivals season is one of the best ways to spot the new talents in the film entertainment industry. Last week, we introduced the…
Who is the one of the best Russian filmmakers in history? Many old school communities would easily claim Sergei Bondarchuk was one…
We continue our review of Spring's festivals with the ECU European Independent Film Festival kicking off tomorrow in Paris for 3 days.…
March and April are great months to be in New York City if you want to see the latest independent films. Yesterday, the New Directors/New…
Tribeca Film Festival is coming soon in April but it isn't the only one. We already have the line-up for other upcoming film festivals…
Introduction: There is a famous Afghan Proverb that says, “Sar zenda baasha, kolaah besyaar ast.” (If there…
I took a 4-day trip to New Orleans last week to attend the opening of Beyond “Beasts”: The Art of Court 13 at the city's…
SXSW is in most entertainment and digital media news this week, as the festival ends soon this weekend. The Film Award winners were…
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
Afghan theater situation improves in Afghanistan daily. Such films are being produced in Afghanistan that are qualified…
Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" is set to open this year's Cannes Film Festival, in glorious 3-D! Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in…
Herat is a western province of Afghanistan with no Cinema, but today on the occasion of March 8th coincident with…
Happy International Women's Day! Before I get to that, let's start with how I tried to help our filmmakers with social media promotion…
Now that Sundance and the Oscars have passed, it is now time for SXSW to kick off, followed soon by the Tribeca Film Festival. SXSW…
International Women's Day originally came from International Working Women's Day, which is on March 8, when many women started their…
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi…
A couple of weeks ago, our Industry Newsletter highlighted Berlin' Film Festival's jury which was composed in majority by women. The…
Female directors were on the spot in one of our last Industry Newsletters and it continues this week. Screenwriter, producer, and…
Recently, I had the world premiere of my latest animated short film, Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam at the 2013 28th Santa…
"Wadjda is the first film that was entirely filmed within Saudi Arabia, by that country’s first female director." Haifaa al-Mansour…
As I said in the previous post, Llagas has been very special to me. The reasons? The team just put their hearts on it. Or let me change…
The great thing about the debate of Festival Vs. Online is that you don't have to choose. Unless you're aiming for an Oscar,…
Were you watching the Superbowl last night? For many people, the Superbowl isn't only about football, it's also about advertising.…
This week was busy with writing and promoting our filmmakers. I wrote different articles, first the Film Annex Industry Newsletter…
We are back with our Film Annex Industry Newsletter this week with more on Sundance and the movies that got picked up by studios,…
BY: KEELY-SHEA SMITH I previously wrote a piece for Film Annex titled The Fashion Film: Expecting the Expected that discussed the…
This week, I added three new tests on Examer: How to Use a Canon 5D Mark II by Andy Parker The Basics of Screenwriting by Lisa Stock…
This week will be known as "flu week" for me, but still, here is what happened... I wrote 2 articles, the first one about film critic…
On Tuesday, in our first Film Annex Industry News blog, we presented the latest news on Sundance Film Festival and how female filmmakers…
This is the final blog post of a 5 part series and is a continuation of my last blog post, Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 4: …
Today marks the end of Sundance Film Festival's first half. The good news is that there are 5 more days of fun and movie-watching…
BY: NICOLE TAN In the span of the last two months, I have been submerging myself into Asia’s world of fashion. Upon graduation,…
This blog post is a continuation of my last blog post, Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 3: Going Viral… After the launch…
BY: Keely-Shea Smith Known for his quirky personality and unique style, Alber Elbaz, has never been one to conform to the masses.…
Talking about "Heraion - In Search of Life" is talking about a journey through the world and through creativity, and how a project…
It is with great pleasure that I introduce the latest filmmaker whose work has made it's way to Film Annex & Models WebTV online…
After our adventure with Eiénesis, I started thinking on how the project could develop into a trilogy, into 3NESIS. The point…
Hi! My name is Miguel Ángel Font Bisier and I´m a spanish filmmaker. My main jobs are to direct, edit and create new…
If I had a word for this week at Film Annex it would be Women. But of course, why would we reduce it to a single week?... We launched…
When Yellow Sticky Notes had its World Premiere at the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival in November 2007, the film won the 1st ever…
As I was creating my 2007 animated short film Yellow Sticky Notes, I would tell people, this is either the biggest mistake of my life…
2013 welcomes the release of my lastest short film, Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam (watch trailer here: http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/meditatingbunny/movie/trailer-yellow-sticky-notes-canadian-anijam/32355)…
Dall'alto a sx, foto 1 : Tiziano Bonanni, Riccardo Baldi, Gabriele Trinchera ...3 folli artisti fiorentini! foto 2 : Con Luciano…
There's big news out of Brazil from the Sao Paolo Fashion Film Festival (SPFFF). 'ANEMONE' directed by Amber Gray was the winner…
Ever since I learned how to hold a pencil I haven’t stopped drawing! All my elementary school teachers were convinced…
Every year since 2007, when my film Yellow Sticky Notes was an official selection, I've been attending the Whistler Film Festival.…
Brasília and Niterói are the cities with the most number of works of the master of the arquitecture. Niemeyer had only…
Left to right: Francesco Rulli, Fereshteh Forough, Alexey Levchenko, and me. This week, Sundance Film Festival unraveled its 2013…
Considered among the top 100 most popular film festivals in the world, the 12th annual Great Lakes International Film Festival has…
History and theNYTVF awarding development deals for original unscripted, reality and doc TV programming. Submit your casting tapeand…
Later this month my film Dawid and Dominik will be showing at both the Cornwall Film Festival and the Newport Film Festival. I can’t…
Exciting news has been passed on bo us by Fred Sweet the founder of the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival. There will be a host of new…
This week was quite productive and exciting with new developments and content. First Luca Finotti the Italian fashion film director…
New Awards at La Jolla Fashion Film Festival to Provide Unprecedented Career Opportunities The world’s largest gathering…
Big thank you to our partners Naperville Independent Film Festival for screening ALL 23 winners from ÉCU 2012 - what…
Once a Week Online Film Festival is a weekly showcase of short indie films under 30 minutes. Each week we highlight one Official…
Contributed by: Eileen Doñiego de France There is a certain magic to mythology that captivates and enthralls us all. Despite…
Have you heard of the Paley Documentary Film Festival? It's one of the best festivals for documentary film…
Alessandro Amaducci whose work can be viewed in this Film Annex WebTV is a very respected creator in the film and entertainment…
Fashion Films: Aren’t These Ads? by: Eileen Doñiego de France This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity…
I have been fortunate to meet Fred Sweet many months ago through email and phone conversations, and finally in person at the La Jolla…
This Romanian Festival, founded in 2005 by the “Artis Foundation” film production, it is the only international film…
Today I'm reporting on the annual Brooklyn Book Festival, a cultural event which I attended and worked at from 10am-6pm today. But…
Di Sica's Marriage Italian Style with Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni When you ask people about their favorite films, they always…
Still from Wall To Wall Tal Haring was one of our first filmmakers to have his Web TV featured on our homepage and make money with…
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is…
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is…
ÉCU SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE DENEUVE – THE QUEEN OF FRENCH CINEMA Catherine Deneuve: The queen of French cinema that winks…
The opportunity for even greater symbiotic relationship between the Olympic movement and the United Nations - As they came to conclusion,…
If you include behind the scenes and lookbook type films there is probably around 30 fashion films being made a day around the world.…
The fashion film '100% Model' starring Italian model and actor Sasha Marini was created for shout up you can, an initiative created…
The French psychologist Olivia de Groc, joins the project to promote a case study on the situation of the children in Chunchi. The…
ÉCU’s Partners Four River Film Festival and Youth Film Festival – The Yellow carpet From 12th to…
Recently, we had the opportunity to interview with Travis Beard, the director of Sound Central Film Festival in Afghanistan. F.A.…
Sigh…. It is the time of the la rentrée, or the return from vacation for most Parisians and we all know what…
This week ÉCU is spotlighting Isabella Ferrari, an Italian actress and Jury member of the International Jury Prize “Luigi…
American Foundation for Bulgaria has the pleasure to invite you to participate in the…
He was born in August 1912. At twelve years-old, he became a paper boy, at seventeen, a criminal reporter for The New York Graphic,…
Hi everyone, The end of Summer is dangerously close, so we thought we'd cheer you up with some new movies! ECU, the European Independent…
I'm excited to share the news that Director Wafa'a Celine Halawi's film 'We Might As Well' will be screened next week, Thursday…
I had the pleasure to meet Sasha Marini while attending the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival a few weeks back. He flew in from Europe…
I had the pleasure of meeting Damien Krisl, a very talented director from Basel, Switzerland, at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.…
By Adam Daniel Mezei - my partner in crime for my new film 'The Inner District' Yes indeed, even your PMD gets down and dirty with…
Founder of Hollywood based Smashbox Digital Studio Carlo Dalla Chiesa took home the award for Best Creative Concept at LJFFF 2012.…
This week the spotlight is on Chris Marker, a French avant-garde director known for his controversial documentaries, who has just…
How Are You Spending Your Last Month of Summer? What To Do In Paris In August August is vacation month in France, and…
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival came to a dramatic conclusion last Saturday night as Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri swept 4 of the 8 award…
Day 1 of the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival is a wrap. This is my first visit to San Diego, and La Jolla specifically. It is an extraordinary…
Samsung and the NYTVF are looking for the next generation of TV creators to explore groundbreaking storytelling across multiple screens.…
The largest forum of short films in Russia, the OPEN CINEMA Film Festival kicks off its annual event from July 27th through August…
UNSG Ban Ki Moon continues his visit to Southeast Europe two decades after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and independence…
The International Festival of Movies of Sax (FICS) closes its VII edition with a successful public outdoor airing in the…
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival News: According to Hollywood moguls and tech masters, RED Camera represents the top of digital…
The action camera market, previously dominated by GoPro now has new products pouring in from Sony, Contour, and JVC that are smaller…
Sooner or later most filmmakers will wind up in a producer’s office discussing their future. In this fascinating panel you will…
Leaders in Transmedia Fashion Transmedia is the art of story telling across multiple platforms and formats using current digital technologies.…
Scott Hillier, President of ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival and Oscar award-winning independent filmmaker…
The Champs-Elysees shakes with the pounding of hundreds of hooves as French soldiers march their horses past the Arc de Triomph. The…
Last week in the Radisson Hotel, Galway, the programme for Ireland’s premier film festival, the Galway Film Fleadh, was unveiled.…
Breakthrough Thinker and International Luxury Brand Strategist, Dr. Bob Deutsch, to Give Keynote Speech at Exclusive Filmmakers Luncheon…
The usual hustle and bustle of Paris starts to slow in July as Parisians head off on les vacances. But that does not mean…
The ÉCU team enjoyed a night of fantastic indie films and delicious sushi at the “All Senses” event at the Palais…
Indrani, one of the international fashion scene’s most renowned virtuosos will debut her exclusive version of the long…
Over the last decade, the internet has heralded the arrival of a new way to allow independent filmmakers across the globe to obtain…
We're very excited to hear the news that 'Bloom', Director Charlie Wan's submission to the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival was accepted…
DEADLINE JUNE 29! The New York Television Festival's annual Independent Pilot Competition is currently accepting original, independently…
I and many other film lovers think that 2012 may be the best year for film in over a decade, especially compared to 2011. However…
One of Hollywood’s Most Sought After Leaders in Branded Entertainment to Attend La Jolla Fashion Film Festival Fashion’s…
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival has been well on its way, already being five days since the excitement and buzz of the opening…
Stories are created every day, imagined or real, and the world is in need of a good story. Character-driven, plot-driven, or just…
So you’re attending the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, but what else is interesting off the red carpet? While Cannes is mainly appraised…
Take a virtual seat for the 65th Cannes Film Festival a live stream event from the Majestic Hotel! Cannes €CO is a TV Show filmed…
What will Nanni Moretti like? This is the question everybody is asking. It seems like everyone knows how grumpy and bad-tempered this…
Zoe Hitchen is a London based fashion filmmaker making her debut as a solo director at this years 2012 La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.…
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FILM CONSULTANTS SYDNEY LEVINE AND PETER BELSITO TO HEADLINE SEMINARS AT LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL -…
While waiting for spring to return, Paris does not stop its vibrant cultural life. During the month of May there are hundreds of interesting…
For ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival three days in Paris is just not enough. Every year our festival travels around…
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival will be held from July 26th - 28th, 2012 in La Jolla, California. Make sure to register at the…
by Allison Leu Film today reflects today’s world, one that is constantly looking forward, making improvements and advancements.…
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival is proud to present some of the directors who will be screening at LJFFF #3 to be held at…
Models WebTV and Film Annex are very excited to promote the newly created LJFFF WebTV channel which will host the Fashion Film Festival's…
The submissions guidelines for the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival are as follows. Please send the URL to your film to this address,…
Rarely do we look a little deeper into the lives of the old who struggle to keep up with their old values. Recently I saw the movie…
My early memories of my grandfather is very sketchy, but from what I remember, he was very upright and straightforward. He…
Frank Benitez is young and talented filmmaker, who made it to ÉCU 2012 Official Selection with his film “Minute 200″.…
by Alexander Acosta Osorio ÉCU 2012 winner for Best Editing “Her Mother’s Daughters”, director Ooanagh Kearney…
Best European Independent Film 2012 – “Berlinoises” by Rocco Labbé (France) Best Short Script – “The Chicken” by…
Hi everybody! This week has been a cold one, so we stayed indoors to watch some of our new submissions, and we were thrilled by…
It's nearly one am on the night of the second day of the ECU Film Festival, and while Belgian musician, Karim Baqqili, spins out some…
It's about a quarter to one on the second day of the festival and Pablo Tourrenc has just revealed to a room full of school children…
ÉCU 2012 FILM FESTIVAL DAY ONE It’s nearly half past six on the evening of the first day of the seventh European Independent Film…
HERMANN DJOUMESSI, a journalist for Vingt Paris and The Guardian, swung by the social media counter to give us his thoughts about…
Upset that you cannot attend the ÉCU? We have found a solution to your sorrow by bringing our premier LIVE to your home! No matter…
As we count down to ÉCU 2012, we decided to sit down with the directors of last year’s Film of the Festival, 27m2, Gabriella…
Nikola Chapelle: The role of sound, from pre-production to post-production, is a vital aspect of filmmaking and Nikola Chapelle is…
Pablo Tourrenc: Has the whole process of filming and the production required to lift a film off the ground ever seemed difficult…
This year ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival has the pleasure of screening some of the best films from our…
If you are a fan of Rock, Jazz, Folk, Americana, or Pop music – or even a mixture of all five – then you are in for a…
ÉCU 2012 is hosting a huge number of films from all over the world and we are lucky enough to be the stage for several films making…
ÉCU 2012 is going to be showcasing 101 films from 33 countries all over the world and for NINE of the films this is going to be their…
Just announced this week, the lineup of the Cannes Film Festival. A surprise to many was the announcement of the fortnight’s…
"Memories of Old Awake" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. Dr Emily Lethbridge is exploring the centuries-old…
If you are by any chance near the city of Lille in France on the 31st of May and you'd like to meet us in person and watch us when…
Have you ever had an incredible dream that’s so vivid its practically begging to be turned into a film? Well, Alan Arrivée, a filmmaker…
Less than 2 weeks until the ÉCU 2012 Film Festival! It's approaching fast so don't forget to buy your tickets. They're ON SALE now…
ÉCU is proud to announce the scripts that have been shortlisted for our “Much More Than A Script Competition 2012”. We have selected…
ÉCU's 2012 Launch Party at Le Scop Club was such a success we can't help but share the fun of the night! Here are a selection of…
"Labirent" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. A massive explosion rips though a busy street in Istanbul,…
The New York Television Festival's annual Independent Pilot Competition is now accepting original, independently produced television…
ÉCU's media partner, The New Current is a website that offers a fresh stream of student media and is currently running a series of…
Meet TIWAYO! He is a fast-rising talent on the Paris music scene and he will be performing at our Launch Party TONIGHT! With a style…
What happenned to day 1? Well, we spent it settling in, getting food, picking up our badges, a little bit of exploring, and of course…
The second fashion film to be added to their Web TV Film Channel, 'Wanted' by director Ozer and producer Ezel Domanic from…
Dazebao News is a new media partner for ÉCU 2012! As an online independent newspaper, it oozes passion, purpose and enthusiasm. Parlate…
Whatever lies behind the mysterious name of ÉCU, whichever way you think it should be pronounced, the important thing is to know…
Alessandro Amaducci's short film 'A Secret Place' is entered into the competition at the Video Formes Festival being held in Clermont-Ferrand,…
Natacha is our intern from Norway and in this video she talks about her favourite Norwegian film, Reisning, part of the ÉCU 2012…
New York City based director J.C. Khoury has just shared on the Film Annex platform the trailer and film clip for his new "rom-com"…
Check out this insight into independent cinema and its importance from the perspective of one of our Italian interns. Découvrez cette…
Our Polish intern, Marta, talks about the Polish film 'The Game' which is part of the ÉCU 2012 official selection. Check out this…
"Alone" is one of the movies in the Official Selection of ÉCU 2012. When a man wakes up to find his city deserted, he realizes that…
"The Squirrel and The Penguin" is an official selection of ÉCU 2012. This short film is a narrated tale following squirrels and penguins…
The Game is an official selection of ÉCU 2012. The animated film features a board game filled with suspense and consequence, taking…
We gathered together some of the Italian interns here at the ÉCU office and let them choose their favourite films from the upcoming…
The 53rd Festival dei Popoli - International Documentary Film Festival will take place in Florence, Italy, from November 10th to November…
Do you want to be in Paris for the ÈCU 2012? Check out the offers of our partner CTS Student and Youth Tourist Centre The CTS –…
ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival is delighted to announce the Official Selection. ÉCU 2012 will showcase 100 films…
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Perhaps it’s because of her stunning retro Hollywood face or her eerily spellbinding voice, but Lana Del Rey (aka Lizzie Grant)…
Watching the video, Kabul Rock Festival, I was hit with a deep wave of appreciation for where I live and the many freedoms that I…
The Teen International Shorts FestivalFebruary 8th – 11thThe Teen International Shorts Festival has been more of a project towards…
A&E and the New York TV Festival are seeking treatments for original unscripted TV shows. Five finalist projects will receive…
“The difference in European independent cinema is that it doesn’t leave anyone indifferent”Interview: 29th of January, 2012We…
Les 7 Parnassiens (www.parnassiens.com) is one of many cinemas in Montparnasse, yet it is one of the most authentic and distinctive…
by Eleanor StanfordThe French theatre troop THéâTRe CaCHé (‘Hidden Theatre’) certainly lives up to its name, performing in…
26/01If you have a good story, pursue it — immediately and at any cost — preaches Scott Hillier, Oscar honored filmmaker and president…
VIEW AWARD 2012 | International contest of animated shortsThe 2012 VIEW AWARD’s are ready to come out in full! Breaking free from…
If you have a good story, pursue it — immediately and at any cost — preaches Scott Hillier, Oscar honored filmmaker and president…
1. Hi Jordan! We’ve never met but your film “Argo” was an official selection here at ÉCU in 2007. Tell us a bit about your…
Filmmakers shoot between 30 and 200 hours of footage to make a feature film. Most filmmakers want to participate in prestigious film…