Emiliano Torres’ The Winter [pictured] was named best film at the first edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao (Iffam).
Emiliano Torres’ The Winter [pictured] was named best film at the first edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao (Iffam), while Saint George (Sao Jorge) won best director for Marco Martins and best actor for Nuno Lopes.
British film Trespass Against Us also received two awards, best actress for Lyndsey Marshal and a jury prize.
Jennifer Yu won best newcomer for Macanese director Tracy Choi’s debut feature Sisterhood, which also received the Macao Audience Choice Award.
Best screenplay went to UK director Ben Wheatley and Amy Jump for Free Fire, while Brazilian drama Elon Doesn’t Believe In Death received the best technical contribution award for its original music and sound design.
The new festival was co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (Mgto) and Macau Films & Television Productions and Culture Association (Mftpa).
“First...
Emiliano Torres’ The Winter [pictured] was named best film at the first edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao (Iffam), while Saint George (Sao Jorge) won best director for Marco Martins and best actor for Nuno Lopes.
British film Trespass Against Us also received two awards, best actress for Lyndsey Marshal and a jury prize.
Jennifer Yu won best newcomer for Macanese director Tracy Choi’s debut feature Sisterhood, which also received the Macao Audience Choice Award.
Best screenplay went to UK director Ben Wheatley and Amy Jump for Free Fire, while Brazilian drama Elon Doesn’t Believe In Death received the best technical contribution award for its original music and sound design.
The new festival was co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (Mgto) and Macau Films & Television Productions and Culture Association (Mftpa).
“First...
- 12/14/2016
- by screenasia@yahoo.com (Silvia Wong)
- ScreenDaily
Nicolas Winding Refn, Karim Ainouz and Lu Chuan are among the directors of projects selected for the inaugural Crouching Tigers Project Lab at the 1st International Film Festival & Awards Macao (Iffam).
The new lab, which takes place December 9-11, will present 12 projects, separated into genre, auteur and projects from partner organisations (see full list below).
Selected filmmakers will be able to interact with potential funders and distributors, as well as participate in script consultations, a pitch forum and workshops. The 12 projects will also vie for three cash awards of $20,000, to be presented by Fox International Productions, and one award of $10,000 each from Ivanhoe Pictures and China’s Huace Media.
The lab has been structured around three concepts:
*Innovative perspectives on the integration of Asian and non-Asian elements in film script and production.
*A special focus on genre cinema, including both its classic forms and contemporary trends originated by new technologies and formats.
*Effective networking...
The new lab, which takes place December 9-11, will present 12 projects, separated into genre, auteur and projects from partner organisations (see full list below).
Selected filmmakers will be able to interact with potential funders and distributors, as well as participate in script consultations, a pitch forum and workshops. The 12 projects will also vie for three cash awards of $20,000, to be presented by Fox International Productions, and one award of $10,000 each from Ivanhoe Pictures and China’s Huace Media.
The lab has been structured around three concepts:
*Innovative perspectives on the integration of Asian and non-Asian elements in film script and production.
*A special focus on genre cinema, including both its classic forms and contemporary trends originated by new technologies and formats.
*Effective networking...
- 11/10/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The Chinese director of local box office hit Chronicles Of The Ghostly Tribe is attached to direct and produce Peter Hessler’s memoir.
Tristine Skyler adapted the screenplay and Jamie Gordon and Courtney Potts of Fugitive Films are producing.
River Town chronicles a celebrated American writer’s journey to China for the Chinese publication of his first book as he recalls events 20 years earlier when he was a teacher in a country on the brink of huge change.
Development financing on the project is provided by Dragon Summit Culture in association with Ibp and Crystal City Entertainment.
Zhao Jin, Cleo Lee and Jonathan Rubenstein serve as co-executive producers on the project.
Chuan’s credits include San Sebastian Golden Shell-winner City Of Life And Death, as well as The Missing Gun, Kekexili: Mountain Patrol, and The Last Supper.
He is currently in post-production on Born In China for Disneynature, which will open in China and the Us in April...
Tristine Skyler adapted the screenplay and Jamie Gordon and Courtney Potts of Fugitive Films are producing.
River Town chronicles a celebrated American writer’s journey to China for the Chinese publication of his first book as he recalls events 20 years earlier when he was a teacher in a country on the brink of huge change.
Development financing on the project is provided by Dragon Summit Culture in association with Ibp and Crystal City Entertainment.
Zhao Jin, Cleo Lee and Jonathan Rubenstein serve as co-executive producers on the project.
Chuan’s credits include San Sebastian Golden Shell-winner City Of Life And Death, as well as The Missing Gun, Kekexili: Mountain Patrol, and The Last Supper.
He is currently in post-production on Born In China for Disneynature, which will open in China and the Us in April...
- 3/14/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Screen Masculinity
For almost a year, Graffiti with Punctuation editor Blake Howard and I have been discussing doing a series of essays about a topic of mutual interest - portrayals of masculinity on screen. The aim is to explore our favorite elements of the topic, to get quite personal and to come up with something hopefully compelling.
We've now begun that journey over the next few months starting with the first piece by Blake. It took him to some challenging places, but the result is intimate, passionate, complex and ultimately wonderful and sets a tone for promising reading to come. I urge you to check out the piece in our features section, or by clicking here and to leave feedback on it if possible.
River Town
Chinese helmer Lu Chuan is attached to direct and produce the Tristine Skyler=penned adaptation of Peter Hessler's memoir "River Town" for Fugitive Films.
For almost a year, Graffiti with Punctuation editor Blake Howard and I have been discussing doing a series of essays about a topic of mutual interest - portrayals of masculinity on screen. The aim is to explore our favorite elements of the topic, to get quite personal and to come up with something hopefully compelling.
We've now begun that journey over the next few months starting with the first piece by Blake. It took him to some challenging places, but the result is intimate, passionate, complex and ultimately wonderful and sets a tone for promising reading to come. I urge you to check out the piece in our features section, or by clicking here and to leave feedback on it if possible.
River Town
Chinese helmer Lu Chuan is attached to direct and produce the Tristine Skyler=penned adaptation of Peter Hessler's memoir "River Town" for Fugitive Films.
- 3/14/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Chinese helmer Lu Chuan is attached to direct and produce River Town, the Tristine Skyler adaptation of the memoir River Town: Two Years On The Yangtze, by bestselling author and New Yorker staff writer Peter Hessler. Jamie Gordon and Courtney Potts of Fugitive Films are producing. The memoir depicts a celebrated American writer's journey to China for the long-awaited Chinese publication of his first book, triggering memories from 20 years earlier when he taught English…...
- 3/14/2016
- Deadline
FremantleMedia has acquired global distribution rights to Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity. Inspired by the books of Nicholas Kirstof and Sherly WuDunn, the four-hour series follows the authors and a host of celebrity advocates on a journey across 10 countries to showcase stories of female resilience in the face of adversity. The documentary airs in the U.S. on PBS in late 2014. Maro Chermayeff, Jamie Gordon, Jeff Dupre, Mira Chang and Joshua Bennett are producing the program from Show of Force Productions. Germany’s Beta Film will handle international sales on HBO Europe’s three-part mini The Burning Bush. Directed by Agnieszka Holland and based on real events, the series follows the plight of Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest of the Soviet occupation of Prague in 1969, and his family’s legal fight to clear his name. HBO Europe’s most ambitious project to date,...
- 4/7/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
It's been years since last we heard anything about the Angela Bettis flick Scar 3D, but lo and behold you'll be getting a chance to finally see the movie a lot sooner than you think. This Friday to be exact!
From the Press Release
Berry Meyerowitz, President & CEO of Phase 4 Films, announced today the landmark launch of director Jed Weintrob’s 3D horror film, Scar, the first ever stereoscopic, 3D, video-on-demand film release via all major cable broadcasters on Friday, October 1, 2010. The 3D film will be available to consumers who own 3D HDTV sets and liquid crystal shutter glasses. Phase 4 will also offer a traditional 2D version of Scar on VOD on the same day.
Scar is the horrific tale of a small town urban legend that becomes a modern day nightmare. Years ago, Joan Burrows became a victim of Ernie Bishop, a crazed undertaker with a penchant for...
From the Press Release
Berry Meyerowitz, President & CEO of Phase 4 Films, announced today the landmark launch of director Jed Weintrob’s 3D horror film, Scar, the first ever stereoscopic, 3D, video-on-demand film release via all major cable broadcasters on Friday, October 1, 2010. The 3D film will be available to consumers who own 3D HDTV sets and liquid crystal shutter glasses. Phase 4 will also offer a traditional 2D version of Scar on VOD on the same day.
Scar is the horrific tale of a small town urban legend that becomes a modern day nightmare. Years ago, Joan Burrows became a victim of Ernie Bishop, a crazed undertaker with a penchant for...
- 9/29/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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