World Film Festivals

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11/25/11--18:06: Movies in the Vineyard. (chan 1696756)

Melbourne's lovers of quality cinema and fine wine have a new destination: the outdoor cinema Movies in the Vineyard at Rochford Winery in the stunning Yarra Valley. Pack a picnic...


11/27/11--17:36: TROPFEST new take on NEW YORK MINUTE. (chan 1696756)

The New York minute is being multiplied by seven as Tropfest, the world's largest short film festival lands on US shores with Tropfest New York. The stateside launch has secured...


12/02/11--19:53: Academy's First Best Picture, "Wings," Returns to the Silver Screen (chan 1696756)

Beverly Hills, CA - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen the first Best Picture winner, "Wings," starring Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen and Gary...


12/11/11--22:07: BIFF to celebrate 20th birthday. (chan 1696756)

The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an extraordinary program of 135 feature films that features the grand total of 50 Australian premieres. 50 films...


12/27/11--18:59: Time is ticking to get your ONE80PROJECT entries in! (chan 1696756)

HOW ARE YOU GOING WITH YOUR ENTRIES? Time is ticking...less than one month to go until entries into the 2012 Optus ONE80PROJECT close. How is your entry coming along? Remember...


12/27/11--19:10: PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY HAS BEGUN ON 'SUNLIGHT JR.' (chan 1696756)

Principal photography has begun on SUNLIGHT JR., it was announced today by Original Media's Charlie Corwin and Freight Yard Films' Andrea Roa. Filmed on location in southern Florida, the independent...


01/16/12--23:53: Screen Australia investment triggers $97 million in production. (chan 1696756)

Screen Australia has announced almost $17 million investment in a diverse slate of feature films, adult television drama projects and children's television series. The investment in 14 projects will trigger...


01/21/12--19:03: 9 Films vying for Foriegn Language Oscar! (chan 1696756)

Nine films will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 84th Academy Awards(r). Sixty-three films had originally qualified in the category. The...


01/21/12--19:36: Tropfest Announces Roughcut 2012 (chan 1696756)

Tropfest announced today Charles Randolph, celebrated international screenwriter and producer of the 2011 box office hit Love and Other Drugs, will present the keynote address at filmmaker symposium, Tropfest Roughcut...


01/27/12--21:48: 84th Academy Awards(r) Nominations Announced. (chan 1696756)

Beverly Hills, CA - Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced today (Tuesday, January 24) by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2010 Oscar...


01/30/12--22:40: Four Australian short films selected for Berlinale 2012 (chan 1696756)

Australian short films will have a strong presence at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival, with four films selected to screen in the Generation program. Australian Maxine Williamson, Artistic Director...


02/10/12--22:36: Filmmakers Fire Up For Tropfest's 20th Birthday! (chan 1696756)

Movie Extra Tropfest Australia have announced the 15 lucky filmmakers who will light up screens across the nation for Tropfest's 20th competition. Finalists include second generation filmmaker Matilda Brown, Damian...


02/10/12--23:32: Australian films in 2011 at the box office and beyond (chan 1696756)

With earnings of $21.3 million in Australian cinemas, Red Dog was the standout success for our local production sector in 2011. Not only did it rank among the top 10...


02/18/12--19:00: GOYAS! GOYAS! (chan 1696756)

Spanish Cinema is ready for its big party, the Goya Awards, that will be given during a ceremony in which humor, music and glamour will burst onto the stage of...


02/18/12--19:07: Teeny Weeny Film Spectatular call for entries. (chan 1696756)

Pay homage to your favorite film or scene from a film by recreating it...in 60 seconds or less. Capture the work of Scorsese, Spielberg, Fincher or that French filmmaker that...