Cannes 2013: BLIND DETECTIVE - Do I look like I enjoyed it?
This is me at 2:45am on Monday 20 May inside the Grand Palais having just watched the World Premiere screening of Johnnie…
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Selected for a Film Festival, Lieden International Short Film Experience
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…
Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off in France - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
This week, it's all about Cannes! The film festival started yesterday under pouring rain with the first red carpet and the screening…
Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs – Part 2 of 2
This is a continuation of Part 1 of 2 of Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs which you can read here. While at Hot…
The Film Industry Loses Ray Harryhausen and Bryan Forbes, Line-ups for LA and Sydney Film Festivals - Film Annex Industry News
This week, the film industry lost two of his giants, Ray Harryhausen and Bryan Forbes. Ray Harryhausen was a special effect pioneer…
Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs – Part 1 of 2
The other day, I was talking to my director buddy, Darcy Van Poelgeest, about pitching film and TV projects and he reminded me of…
'Last Remnants' in the 2013 Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival!
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…
An Ode to Short Films and How Much They Rocked at the Tribeca Film Festival, Plus How Online Film Distribution Helps Shorts
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…
Steven Soderbergh's State of Cinema, Seattle Film Festival Line-Up - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
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,…
An Interview with Afghan Movie Star Leena Alam: Gaining Hearts with Filmmaking in Afghanistan
Introduction: Leena Alam لينا علم …
Online Film Distribution and Real Conversations Come Together at the Tribeca Film Festival
Being part of an online platform, watching films daily on a computer screen, and corresponding with filmmakers around the world via…
Film Festival
There lots of women and men making movies since they have received democracy and freedom of speech in Afghanistan. Herat is one of…
Zach Braff's Kickstarter Campaign, Sofia Coppola's Film Full Trailer, Tribeca Awards Live - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Kickstarter is no longer the last chance place for projects to get funding. It is now used by well-known actors, directors and…
Tests may become films and backwards filmmaking
*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…
Science in Film: Fracking with Our Future
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Gasland Part II Documentary Premier The audience rose for a standing ovation after the sold-out Gasland Part II documentary. It was…
Tribeca Honoring Nora Ephron and Female Filmmakers, Cannes Film Festival Line-Up - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
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…
Roger Joseph Ebert, Tribeca Future of Films Series - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
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…
April a Month of International Film Festivals for Alessandro Amaducci
April is turning out to be a very busy month for the video artist Alessandro Amaducci. His spectacular productions will be screened…
ECU Festival Awards Afghan Short Film Buzkashi Boys, Tim Burton To Direct an Indie Film - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Festivals season is one of the best ways to spot the new talents in the film entertainment industry. Last week, we introduced the…
ONE OF THE BEST RUSSIAN FILMMAKERS IN HISTORY, SERGEI BONDARCHUK
Who is the one of the best Russian filmmakers in history? Many old school communities would easily claim Sergei Bondarchuk was one…
ECU Film Festival, French Cinema With COL-COA, TED Prize Filmmaking Award - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
We continue our review of Spring's festivals with the ECU European Independent Film Festival kicking off tomorrow in Paris for 3 days.…
Online Film Distribution for Longer Shorts and New Directors/New Films
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…
Boston and San Francisco Film Festivals, New Directors/New Films, Vine Competition - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
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…
Fahim Fazli: Hollywood Actor, Author, War Veteran and Afghan-American
Introduction: There is a famous Afghan Proverb that says, “Sar zenda baasha, kolaah besyaar ast.” (If there…
Beyond “Beasts”: The Art of Court 13 at Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans - Beasts of the Southern Wild
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, Tribeca Film Festival, Veronica Mars KickStarter Crowdfunding Campaign - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
SXSW is in most entertainment and digital media news this week, as the festival ends soon this weekend. The Film Award winners were…
Radio Stations in Herat
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
Radio Stations in Herat
There are tens of Radio Stations activating in Herat province. The people who work at Herat Radio Stations are…
Movies in Afghanistan
Afghan theater situation improves in Afghanistan daily. Such films are being produced in Afghanistan that are qualified…
"The Great Gatsby" to Open 2013 Cannes Film Festival
Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" is set to open this year's Cannes Film Festival, in glorious 3-D! Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in…
Jennifer's Recap - Women's Day with Films and Social Media
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…
SXSW, Tribeca Film and Herat Women's Film Festival On Women's Day - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
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…
Herat International Women's Film Festival Towards Empowering Women in Afghanistan with Filmmaking
International Women's Day originally came from International Working Women's Day, which is on March 8, when many women started their…
Buzkashi Boys with Sam French at the Oscars 2013 on Free Films, Free Movies and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi…
Women in Films and Comics, Criterion Collection Classic Films Online - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
A couple of weeks ago, our Industry Newsletter highlighted Berlin' Film Festival's jury which was composed in majority by women. The…
Female Director Jane Campion to Lead Cannes Festival, Oscar-Nominated Short Films Online, SXSW Midnighters - Film Annex Industry
Female directors were on the spot in one of our last Industry Newsletters and it continues this week. Screenwriter, producer, and…
My World Premiere at the 2013 28th Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Recently, I had the world premiere of my latest animated short film, Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam at the 2013 28th Santa…
Haifaa al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s First Female Director, And Women's Annex
"Wadjda is the first film that was entirely filmed within Saudi Arabia, by that country’s first female director." Haifaa al-Mansour…
The beauty of pain: Llagas (part 2)
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…
Oscar Nominee Director Ryan Buckley Directs Superbowl Ad, SXSW Film Line-up, Koch Documentary - Film Annex Industry News
Were you watching the Superbowl last night? For many people, the Superbowl isn't only about football, it's also about advertising.…
Jennifer's Recap - Film Industry News, Short Films Promotion, And Filmmaker's Interviews
This week was busy with writing and promoting our filmmakers. I wrote different articles, first the Film Annex Industry Newsletter…
A Women-Based Jury at Berlinale Film Festival - Film Annex Industry News
We are back with our Film Annex Industry Newsletter this week with more on Sundance and the movies that got picked up by studios,…
THE MASTER OF MOVEMENT (& FASHION FILM) - DOMINIQUE PALOMBO
BY: KEELY-SHEA SMITH I previously wrote a piece for Film Annex titled The Fashion Film: Expecting the Expected that discussed the…
Eren's Recap: New Tests on Examer, Film Annex Industry News, Female Role Models
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…
Jennifer's Recap - Festival and Social Media with Sundance, New Film Collaborative Work, Online Film Monetization
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…
Sundance Film Festival, An Expert in Sharing on Social Media
On Tuesday, in our first Film Annex Industry News blog, we presented the latest news on Sundance Film Festival and how female filmmakers…
Yellow Sticky Notes - Part 5: 3M, Branding, and Clermont-Ferrand
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: …
Female Directors Take Sundance Film Festival by Storm, Plus GIRLS RISING - Film Annex Industry News
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…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 4: Online Monetization
This blog post is a continuation of my last blog post, Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 3: Going Viral… After the launch…
Alber Elbaz: Mastering the Fashion Film
BY: Keely-Shea Smith Known for his quirky personality and unique style, Alber Elbaz, has never been one to conform to the masses.…
The Call of Nature: Heraion (part 1)
Talking about "Heraion - In Search of Life" is talking about a journey through the world and through creativity, and how a project…
NEW FASHION FILMS DIRECTED BY MIGUEL ANGEL FONT BISIER
It is with great pleasure that I introduce the latest filmmaker whose work has made it's way to Film Annex & Models WebTV online…
Art and Love: Aeterna
After our adventure with Eiénesis, I started thinking on how the project could develop into a trilogy, into 3NESIS. The point…
From Darkness Into Open Light: Eiénesis
Hi! My name is Miguel Ángel Font Bisier and I´m a spanish filmmaker. My main jobs are to direct, edit and create new…
Jennifer's Recap - Women In Business and Social Media
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…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 2: The Tribeca Film Festival
When Yellow Sticky Notes had its World Premiere at the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival in November 2007, the film won the 1st ever…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 1: The Inspiration
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…
To Festival or Not to Festival...
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)…
Fashion Film Festivals Worldwide in 2012
There's big news out of Brazil from the Sao Paolo Fashion Film Festival (SPFFF). 'ANEMONE' directed by Amber Gray was the winner…
Becoming an Independent Animator
Ever since I learned how to hold a pencil I haven’t stopped drawing! All my elementary school teachers were convinced…
Tales from the Whistler Film Festival 2012
Every year since 2007, when my film Yellow Sticky Notes was an official selection, I've been attending the Whistler Film Festival.…
Last Week of November - Sundance 2013 Line Up, Empowering Female Filmmakers
Left to right: Francesco Rulli, Fereshteh Forough, Alexey Levchenko, and me. This week, Sundance Film Festival unraveled its 2013…
LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL ~ NEW AWARDS CATEGORIES
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…
Top Fashion Films ~ New Music WebTV ~ ZACUTO Webseries #2
This week was quite productive and exciting with new developments and content. First Luca Finotti the Italian fashion film director…
LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL ~ NEW AWARDS CATEGORIES
New Awards at La Jolla Fashion Film Festival to Provide Unprecedented Career Opportunities The world’s largest gathering…
Winners of ÉCU 2012 screened by Naperville Independent Film Festival
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 Call for Entries
Once a Week Online Film Festival is a weekly showcase of short indie films under 30 minutes. Each week we highlight one Official…
Damien Krisl ~ Storytelling in Fashion Film
Contributed by: Eileen Doñiego de France There is a certain magic to mythology that captivates and enthralls us all. Despite…
Latest Independent Films- Escape Fire
Have you heard of the Paley Documentary Film Festival? It's one of the best festivals for documentary film…
Fashion Films: Aren’t These Ads?
Fashion Films: Aren’t These Ads? by: Eileen Doñiego de France This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity…
A Thought Leader in Fashion Film
I have been fortunate to meet Fred Sweet many months ago through email and phone conversations, and finally in person at the La Jolla…
Westchester Italian Film Festival - New Voices and Movie Classics
Di Sica's Marriage Italian Style with Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni When you ask people about their favorite films, they always…
ÉCU’S PARTNER OPEN SAINT PETERSBURG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINNING
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is…
Why Your Next Fashion Film Will Probably Flop! (and how to avoid it)
If you include behind the scenes and lookbook type films there is probably around 30 fashion films being made a day around the world.…
Fashion Film for Social Responsibility
The fashion film '100% Model' starring Italian model and actor Sasha Marini was created for shout up you can, an initiative created…
Wafa'a Celine Halawi at Lebanese Film Festival
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…
100% Model - FASHION FILM for shout up you can starring Sasha Marini (ITALY)
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…
Fashion Filmmaker ~ Damien Krisl ~ ECLUMES Studios
I had the pleasure of meeting Damien Krisl, a very talented director from Basel, Switzerland, at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.…
How do *you* brainstorm? (1) Tools of the trade
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…
BEST CREATIVE CONCEPT @LJFFF ~ CARLO DALLA CHIESA
Founder of Hollywood based Smashbox Digital Studio Carlo Dalla Chiesa took home the award for Best Creative Concept at LJFFF 2012.…
Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri Best Film & Director @LJFFF
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival came to a dramatic conclusion last Saturday night as Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri swept 4 of the 8 award…
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival DAY 1
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…
UNSG Visits Croatia (PHOTO Gallery)
UNSG Ban Ki Moon continues his visit to Southeast Europe two decades after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and independence…
RED Camera Demo at LJFFF
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival News: According to Hollywood moguls and tech masters, RED Camera represents the top of digital…
Fashion Films - A Producer’s Perspective
Sooner or later most filmmakers will wind up in a producer’s office discussing their future. In this fascinating panel you will…
LJFFF TRANSMEDIA PANEL MEMBERS
Leaders in Transmedia Fashion Transmedia is the art of story telling across multiple platforms and formats using current digital technologies.…
Dr. Bob Deutsch Keynote Speaker at LJFFF
Breakthrough Thinker and International Luxury Brand Strategist, Dr. Bob Deutsch, to Give Keynote Speech at Exclusive Filmmakers Luncheon…
Indrani to Premier New Film at The LJFFF
Indrani, one of the international fashion scene’s most renowned virtuosos will debut her exclusive version of the long…
Bloom Accepted to LJFFF
We're very excited to hear the news that 'Bloom', Director Charlie Wan's submission to the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival was accepted…
Peter Isacksen from Content & Company to Attend LJFFF
One of Hollywood’s Most Sought After Leaders in Branded Entertainment to Attend La Jolla Fashion Film Festival Fashion’s…
A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT’S HOT AT THIS YEAR’S 2012 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival has been well on its way, already being five days since the excitement and buzz of the opening…
Cannes - Off the Red Carpet
So you’re attending the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, but what else is interesting off the red carpet? While Cannes is mainly appraised…
Zoe Hitchen Director Debut @LJFFF
Zoe Hitchen is a London based fashion filmmaker making her debut as a solo director at this years 2012 La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.…
SYDNEY LEVINE & PETER BELSITO TO HEADLINE SEMINARS @LJFFF
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FILM CONSULTANTS SYDNEY LEVINE AND PETER BELSITO TO HEADLINE SEMINARS AT LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL -…
LJFFF Poster and Updates
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival will be held from July 26th - 28th, 2012 in La Jolla, California. Make sure to register at the…
The Directors Screening At LJFFF 2012
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…
LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL 2012
Models WebTV and Film Annex are very excited to promote the newly created LJFFF WebTV channel which will host the Fashion Film Festival's…
LJFFF Submission and Tickets
The submissions guidelines for the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival are as follows. Please send the URL to your film to this address,…
The struggle at old age
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…
Alzheimer and the Scarf
My early memories of my grandfather is very sketchy, but from what I remember, he was very upright and straightforward. He…
Studio Smack Artist Talk in Lille
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…
SXSW Day #2
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…
'Wanted' ~ A Fashion Film ~ by Ozer & Ezel Domanic
The second fashion film to be added to their Web TV Film Channel, 'Wanted' by director Ozer and producer Ezel Domanic from…
Video Formes Festival
Alessandro Amaducci's short film 'A Secret Place' is entered into the competition at the Video Formes Festival being held in Clermont-Ferrand,…
'The Pill' by J.C.Khoury
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"…
Should Filmmakers Dissect their Films?
Filmmakers shoot between 30 and 200 hours of footage to make a feature film. Most filmmakers want to participate in prestigious film…
