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Modern rooms, ancient wonders - Novotel Cairo 6th of October and the Grand Egyptian Museum

      The recently painted walls at Novotel 6th of October still show some fresh renovation work. This hotel has just finished renovations,  though you might notice some final touch-ups happening around the property.   Location matters mostly here, especially with the Grand Egyptian Museum 25 min away which just opened it's doors for the public on November 4!   This is the most significant cultural event in decades - the world...

Great festival and experience! Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival is celebrating a 5 years jubilee

  Great festival and experience! Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival is celebrating a 5 years jubilee. And the big news to celebrate with this anniversary are: Mestia FF is now an official member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film! And this is a great achievement!     Festival director Khatuna Khundadze is announcing many highlights and surprises for the upcoming edition July 28 to August 3. The festival will start with t...

Into the shoes of James Cameron -"The Art of James Cameron" exhibition has reached Cannes

Kim Butts (Avatar Alliance Foundation) and David Lisnard (Mayor of Cannes) inaugurating the Cannes exhibition at Palais des Festivals. Enzo Ghico and Carlo Chatrian, the president and the director of the National Museum of Cinema in Torino were saying in May: "Our city has a very cosmopolitan touch due to the internatuonal events we are hosting like "The art of James Cameron". This exhibition has not only attracted a record number of international visitors but has also attrac...

The Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries 02-06.10 announcing the highlights

The Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries will take place October 2 to October 6 in the city of Alexandria.  Leyla Elwi   Al-Amir Abaza, the president of the festival, is announcing that the upcoming edition will be dedicated to the great Egyptian actress Leyla Elwi.   Al-Amir Abaza   Al-Amir Abaza is a writer, cinematic critic, poet, journalist and the president of the "Egyptian Association For Film Write...

Italian Global Series Festival Unveils 2025 Programme at Cannes

The inaugural Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) will take place from June 21–28, 2025, in Riccione and Rimini, Italy, and was officially launched with a programme announcement at the Italian Pavilion in Cannes. Reviving the spirit of the former RomaFictionFest, the festival will spotlight both Italian and international television series, with a lineup that includes 28 competitive titles—8 of them world premieres—alongside 33 Italian productions and entries from 34 countri...

Africa Rally-the ultimate adventure of a lifetime-interview with the co-founder Paul Clayton at ITB Berlin

You can watch my interview with Paul Clayton, the co-founder of the Africa Rally here! We are both wearing the official Africa Rally glasses! And I kept mine! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFB7yVP-BdU And you can watch one of his African adventure on several streeming platforms, just google it, furthermore Paul has signed a contract for a series, but this is still undisclosed! The Africa Rally brings together people of all backgrounds, nationalities, and levels of overlanding experience, in the m...

ITB Berlin-location scouting in the Kyrgyz Republic, Egypt, Nicaragua, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Croatia, Ladakh/India and Leipzig

  with Henning Hellmann from the German publication "Zauberhaft Reisen" www.zauberhaft-reisen.com, Saltanat Midin Kyzy, president of KATO, Suran Rabaev, Specialist at the Tourism Development Fund in the Kyrgyz Republic and Mrs. Zumurat Malikovna, the owner of the hotel Sunrise Osh www.sunrise-osh.kg, in the city of Osh, the second biggest city after the capital Bishkek   Kyrgyz Republic   The Kyrgyz Republic is represented at the exhibitio...

Location scouting at the ITB- The Danube Salon

State Secretary Rudi Hoogvliet, the host of the Danube Salon The Danube Salon was part of the ITB Berlin Congress 2024, which explored the future of travel and tourism under the theme “Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism Together”. The right timing for location scouting along the Danube river! The Danube Salon takes traditionally place in the Baden-Württemberg State Representation, and this was the case also at the current ITB. 400 participants attended ...

Location scouting at the ITB-World Leading Travel Market in Berlin-Oman as the Host Country offers fabulous scenery

The ITB-World Leading Travel Market returns to Berlin with the Oman as Host Country. Oman is one of the most beatiful destinations, a diverse landscape ideal for shooting was presented at the Opening Ceremony and the previous press conference on 04.03 in Berlin.    The country in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula boasts an impressive history spanning 5,000 years and is known for its many different attractions. Filmmakers can look forward to a welcoming shooting destination an...

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

TO SUBMIT PLEASE VISIT OUR FILM FREEWAY PAGE: https://filmfreeway.com/BtchFestFilmFestivalandScreenplayContest Welcome to the 1st annual B!TCHFEST: An International Women’s & LGBTQIA+ Film Festival & Screenplay Contest with a groundbreaking in-person event for both Filmmakers and Screenwriters in the heart of Los Angeles. At B!tchFest we’re not just breaking glass ceilings; we’re shatterin

Vacation: Tryon International Film Festival

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Frustrated Vacationer, In the eternal pursuit of a getaway that doesn't involve inflated beach house prices or campgrounds demanding a second mortgage, my beloved partner and I stumbled upon a revelation—why not ditch the chaos and explore a smaller town? And what better companion for this adventure than a film festival? Welcome to Tryon, NC, our unsuspecting hero in the battle against vacation woes. Bid farewell to the days of sandy shores and reasonably price...

Location Spotlight: The Wine Country of Abruzzo

Italy is without question one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in the world, celebrated in some of cinema’s most iconic films, Roman Holiday (the first ever Hollywood movie made in Italy), La Dolce Vita, The Godfather, Il Postino, and Under the Tuscan Sun. Most recently, the hit series White Lotus, set in Toarmina, showcased the picturesque landscape of Sicily.  Incidentally, my research has revealed that some of the most stunning scenery of Abru...

„When the Woodlark Sings“ – Double Winner on The Rome International Movie Awards

Our film "When the Woodlark Sings" was selected on The Rome International Movie Awards in Rome, Italy and received the AWARD as BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR and the AWARD as BEST MYSTERY FILM!  We are thrilled and grateful for the double Award! Great appreciation goes to the cast and crew as well as to our supporters!    ☞ Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oXuEJiN3rD0 ☞ Watch the music-video: https://youtu.be/sDsy_MdP4gE More information: https://heidelerche-film...

Deadline Approaching - Last Call for Entry

We are approaching the end of our deadline for submissions - don't miss your opportunity and submit your film today on: https://filmfreeway.com/CittadorInternationalFilmFestival Festival Homepage: https://iff.cittador.com ...

Audience Award - Be Part of the Jury!

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All selected short films will participate in the competition for the Audience Award after they are uploaded on the Cittador International Film Festival´s website. The award is determined by Internet viewers using a voting tool. The film in each category with the highest number of voting will receive the Audience Award. Be part of the public voting jury - visit our website, watch films and vote on: https://iff.cittador.com You can submit your short film!   ...

MISMFF 2022, 01: Film fest returns to the Mysterious, Magical Mountains of Mestia, Georgia

MISMFF 2022, 01: Film fest returns to the Mysterious, Magical Mountains of Mestia, Georgia Confession: I had not heard about Mestia at all till I learnt about the Mestia International Short & Mountain Film Festival (MISMFF). And it is already in its second edition! So, where is Mestia? Mestia is a municipality, a ‘townlet’ in western Georgia, in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. Mestia, as well as the whole Svaneti, has a very old history. Distinguished by its amazing, beauti...

EFN Festival - Less than a month to submit!

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LESS THAN A MONTH TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM   ***We accept films of any genre and type: COMEDY, DRAMA, HORROR, ANIMATION, DOCUMENTARY, all are welcome***   ...

BKK DOC offers Music and Archive licensing step by step Webinars

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In addition to the laurels, a worldwide PR campaign with links to their trailers, the Filmmakers from BKK DOC 2020 Official Selections will be invited to these exclusive Webinars created specificaly for them by BKK DOC 2020 partners. Here is the Program: EpidemicSound.com Dec 9th, 2020 8pm - online Music licensing 101 for Documentary filmmakers with EpidemicSound.com partner for Asia Henrik Ahlgren Viddsee.com Dec 15th, 2020 7pm - online Online Distribution in Asia w...

Cinelatino Announces the 2019 Hola Mexico Film Festival Awards

Hola Mexico Film Festival, Nicole Vanden Broeck, winner of Cinelatino Tomorrow's Filmmakers Today short award Hola Mexico Film Festival, Edgar Nito, director HUACHICOLERO, winner of Cinelatino & DishLatino Audience Award    Leading Spanish-Language Movie Network Cinelatino Announces the 2019 Hola Mexico Film Festival Awards Cinelatino, the nation’s leading Spanish-language movie channel, proudly announces the winners of three prestigious filmmaker awards—...

Revised Entry options

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Hello Film Makers, due to an overwhelming number of requests for us to accept feature length films we have decided to do just that!  Below are the new deadline dates and fees for our upcoming festival... submit away!!!     Forty and Over Film Festival (hereafter: “FOFF”) competition is open to the United States and International entries to writers or directors 40 years of age and over only. All other participants (i.e. actors, crew, producers, etc.) c...

2018 NYC Indie Film Fest Winner, Chimera - Distribution Deal!

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Special Announcement: the winner of Best Costumes and Best Production Design at our 2018 festival, Chimera (starring Oscar-nominee Kathleen Quinlan and Emmy-nominee Henry Ian Cusick), has secured a distribution deal and is set to release in April of this year! We are so proud of the brilliant filmmakers involved and honored to have featured their work in our festival. Check out the trailer below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKCevLHGirQ ...

10th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival - Discounted All Day Passes!

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ATTENTION NYC Indie Film Fest supporters - We hope you're just as excited as us for the upcoming 10th Annual Festival! Ten years is a big deal, and we're gonna celebrate accordingly! Wanna get your passes asap? Luckily for you, they're discounted! Head on over to FilmFreeway and purchase your passes. For any questions email us at info@nycindieff.com    https://filmfreeway.com/NYCIndieFF/tickets     ...

2nd Annual NYC 2 Paris International Film Festival! Submit today!

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  The first annual NYC 2 Paris International Film Festival was such a hit! There was laughter, drinks, and plenty of amazing films! We know it's just gonna get better with age. Want to be a part of this growing tradition? Submit your film today on FilmFreeway:  https://filmfreeway.com/NewYork2ParisInternationalFilmFestival ...

ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival Info!

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  ÉCU- The European Independent Film Festival is a weekend-long event showcasing some of the best indie films from all over the globe followed by an opportunity to get to know some of the directors better at a Q & A session and even at their amazing after parties!  Come join them in discovering, projecting, and promoting some of the World's best filmmakers.  For more information visit www.ecufilmfestival.com ...
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