MIFF’s “First Glance” line-up sees a lot of crossover with the SFF but contains a whole heap of interesting World Premieres whilst BIFF looks like it will be shutting up shop for 2014.
The Cannes Market – The Worst (or Best) ‘Titles’ on Offer
Esteemed festivals like Cannes and Berlin are accompanied by a slew of market screenings that are somewhat lacking in the trustworthy selection process of the festival itself. This year at Cannes does not disappoint, with supernatural bad trips, gigolos and a disturbing number of dog-themed films.
The Road from the Croisette to the Kodak Theatre – Cannes and the Oscars
It seems premature for an awards ceremony nine months away to kick into gear now but Cannes tends to do that to the Oscars – early front runners are cemented, dark horses are identified and punters start lining up the odds.
The Three-Week Window: Film Distribution Goes Digital
Jeffrey Katzenberg last week predicted a ‘three week theatrical window’ for feature films in the future – a troubling thought for those in the theatrical industry but perhaps a win for consumer access through video-on-demand services.
Cannes adds six new films to 2014 line-up
Cannes announced today that it will add six new titles to its line-up, including Andre Techine’s In The Name of My Daughter.
Cannes 2014 – Old Friends, Ryan Gosling and Dragons
With the announcement this week of the jury of 2014, Cannes has finally revealed the bulk of its line-up for this year’s festival (although there will undoubtedly be a few last minute additions), including the Official Selection, Director’s Fortnight, Out of Competition, Critic’s Week, Un Certain Regard, Special Screenings and Midnight Screenings.