The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) New York Premiere of Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center directed by Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Monday, January 16, 1:00 PM. A special Q&A session immediately followed with director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis A. Dillon moderated by independent curator Rachel Chanoff, New York Jewish Film Festival. Questions posed to director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis Dillon by moderator Chanoff and the audience included: What were the challenges in making the film? What is the status of the industry today? What is happening to New York's garment center real estate?

The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) New York Premiere of Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center directed by Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Monday, January 16, 1:00 PM. A special Q&A session immediately followed with director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis A. Dillon moderated by independent curator Rachel Chanoff, New York Jewish Film Festival. Questions posed to director Steven Fischler and associate producer Phyllis Dillon by moderator Chanoff and the audience included: What were the challenges in making the film? What is the status of the industry today? What is happening to New York's garment center real estate?

The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) Closing Night World Premiere of Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resorts, directed by Caroline Laskow and Ian Rosenberg was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Thursday, January 26, 2012. The sold out world premiere documentary of Kutsher’s Country Club included entertainer actor/comedian Jerry (Gerald Isaac) Stiller, cast members Helen Kutsher, and Celia Duffy. A special Q&A session immediately followed with directors Caroline Laskow and Ian Rosenberg moderated by associate program director Scott Foundas, Film Society of Lincoln Center, and associate curator director, Aviva Weintraub, New York Jewish Film Festival. 

The 21st New York Jewish Film Festival 2012 (NYJFF2012) Closing Night World Premiere of Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resorts, documentary directed by Caroline Laskow and Ian Rosenberg was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Thursday, January 26, 2012. Entertainer actor/comedian Jerry (Gerald Isaac) Stiller and many of the cast members such as Helen Kutsher and Celia Duffy attended the sold out world premiere documentary of Kutsher’s Country Club. A special Q&A session immediately followed with directors Caroline Laskow and Ian Rosenberg moderated by associate program director Scott Foundas, Film Society of Lincoln Center, and associate curator director, Aviva Weintraub, New York Jewish Film Festival.

Derby City Film Festival Announces 2012 Selections 

56 films to screen during the three day festival including 24 International films from 16 Countries, 8 World Premieres & 5 US Premieres 

LOUISVILLE, KY. (January 2nd) — 

The organizers of The Derby City Film Festival are pleased to announce the selections for the 2012 edition to be held in February. In total 56 films will screen during the three day festival which will be held February 17th - 19th, 2012 at the Clifton Center. The lineup includes 24 International films representing 16 countries as well as 8 World Premieres, 5 US Premieres, and 28 KY Premieres. Eight films were produced in the Bluegrass State and another 5 have ties to Kentucky.

The 21st Annual 2012 New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF2012) commences January 11-26, 2012 at the Walter Reade Theater. The festival presented by The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, annually showcase feature and short films (drama, documentary) that explores the Jewish experience. The 21st NYJFF celebration consist of 34 films (13 N.Y., 1 N.Y.C., 5 U.S., and 6 World premieres), panel discussions, gala receptions, and special events held at the Walter Reade Theater and Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center.

Kore-eda Hirokazu, Atiq Rahimi, Tran Anh Hung, Ermek Shinarbaev Four major directors at 18^th FICA (Festival International des Cinémas d'Asie) Vesoul International film festival of Asian cinema 14-21 February 2012    

With the wide audience of 28 327 people at last FICA, Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema is part of the main film festivals in France. FICA is also the oldest film festival in Europe entirely dedicated to Asian cinema.  

18^th FICA - Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema- will take place from 14th to 21st February 2012.  

Field Day 2012 lineup on Music News Australia

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DANCE SUPERSTARS LEAD THE WAY ON THE FIELD DAY 2012 LINE-UP

Two of the hottest properties in dance music, Calvin Harris and Example have joined French electro-maestros Justice on the Field Day 2012 line-up. Sydney’s best New Year’s Day party is further enhanced by the dubstep

The CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2011(CMJ 2011) Entertainment Business Law Seminar was held at New York University Kimmel Center, New York, October 21, 2011. Presented by HSBC Private Bank, the all-day seminar WHEN INDUSTRIES COLLIDE accredited for accountants Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) included Cloud Computing vs. File Sharing, Unlocking Revenue Stream, Real World Entertainment Ethics, Keynote Luncheon: A Conversation with Daniel Glass and Matt Pinfield, Alternative Distribution Major Success, and Privacy in Social Media: Dealing with An Oxymoron.

The 31st College Music Journal Music Marathon & Film Festival 2011 (CMJ 2011) was held at venues, theaters, and nightclubs throughout New York City, October 18-22, 2011. Founded by Joanne Abbot Green, executive producer of CMJ Network, Inc., the festival annually presents the best in new music from around the world. This year’s festival showcased over 1,300 artist performances, film premieres, panel discussions, seminars, awards ceremony, after parties, and special events. CMJ2011 attendees included musicians, recording artists, DJs (disc jockeys), filmmakers, producers, promoters, remixers, college radio programmers, managers, industry executives, CMJ patrons, and members of the press.

CAMBOFEST (www.cambofest.com), Cambodia's first international film festival event since the end of the Khmer Rouge regime - and Cambodia's only indie film festival! - celebrates its half-decade mark with a screening of shorts from its recent 4th edition in Manhattan, New York City in December. 

CamboFest later continues its US tour with a stop in Los Angeles and other cities before moving on to Canada, Mexico, and other global host venues.

The Manhattan event, hosted by New Filmmakers (New York), brings a list of short titles from parts of the world where film and festival culture is still emerging, including shorts from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and other countries.

New York City dates: December 6, 2011

Venue: Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 

CamboFest program starts at 7PM 

The rain stopped just in time for the celebrities to walk the green carpet, laid out for the opening of the 24th Tokyo International FilmFestival (October 22-30th) on Saturday.

TIFF chairman Tom Yoda welcomed guests, including Jackie Chan, whose 100th film“1911” kicked off events as the special opening film.

By Maria Esteves – October 13, 2011

The 49th New York Film Festival 2011 (NYFF 2011) presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center press screening of THE SKIN I LIVE IN, directed by Pedro Almodovar was held at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 12:00 pm. A live press conference immediately followed with director Pedro Almodovar, casts members Antonio Banderas, and Elena Anaya moderated by NYFF program director Richard Pena. THE SKIN I LIVE IN opens in select theaters on Friday, October 14, 2011. Watch Trailer

The 49th New York Film Festival 2011(NYFF 2011) presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center press screening of The Descendants, directed by Academy award-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne was held at Lincoln Center’s Gilman Theater, Sunday, October 15, 11:30 AM. A live press conference immediately followed with director Alexander Payne, casts members Amara Miller (Scottie King), Beau Bridges (cousin Hugh), George Clooney (Matt King), Judy Greer (Julie Speer), Matthew Lillardl (Brian Speer), Nick Krause (Sid), Robert Forster (Scott Thorson), and Shailene Woodley (Alexandra King), moderated by chief critic Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter.

ReelHeART 2012 Open Call for Entries

13 EXCITING CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION TO CHOOSE FROM

11 Film Competitions ** 2 Screenplay Competitions

**Please Note: All films MUST be a premiere.

We do not recycle films screened at other fests in Toronto.

In the least, we MUST have a ** Toronto Premiere**

The 12th New York International Latino Film Festival 2011 (NYILFF11) HBO Filmmaker VIP Reception was held at Nuela Restaurant, New York, Wednesday, August 17, 8:00 PM. International filmmakers, producers, and industry executives attended the private networking reception. Nuela’s impeccable service, exquisite South American h’orderves, and deserts with an open bar in a hospitable and inviting ambiance was extraordinary.

NYILFF 2011 HBO VIP Reception: founder, co-executive director Calixto Chinchilla, NYILFF, right, with patronee Sigzi Pazos, Nuela.

By Maria Esteves – September 27, 2011

The 8th International Cloud Computing co-located with the 11th International Virtualization Conference & Exposition commenced June 6-9, 2011 at the Javits Convention Center, New York. Produced by SYS-CON Media, Cloud Computing annually showcase Internet advancement in networked environments (hardware and software in the cloud), storage, web applications, interoperations and security to information Technology Enterprise.

This year’s conference sponsored by Abiquo, Dell, Oracle, Rackspace Hosting, CA Technologies, OxygenCloud, RightScale, and many others included keynote presentations, seminars, workshops, exhibitors show floor, special events, and reception. More than 7,000 delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors from all around the world participated. Cloud (synonymous with computing and software) Computing Conference and Expo is the new PC Expo, Comdex, and Internet World.

The Love Your Shorts Film Festival announces its call for short film entries with a "Florida Flavor" category specifically for Florida filmmakers and films made in the state.  Submission details and entry form are available at www.LoveYourShorts.com.

The 2012 Love Your Shorts Film Festival (LYSFF) will be held February 10-12 at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in downtown Sanford, Florida.

 The New York Television Festival is proud to announce the 25 Semi-Finalists in the A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline!

All of the selected producers will have their projects reviewed by the network for a chance to win a $10,000 prize and the opportunity to participate in the creation of a network pilot based on their concept. Five finalists will be named at the Awards Show during NYTVF 2011. 

CALLING FOR ENTRIES! Visit www.LoveYourShorts.com to enter.

The 2012 Love Your Shorts Film Festival (LYSFF) will be held February
10-12 at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in downtown Sanford,
Florida.