Filmville proudly announces UTOPIA – the Fourth UK Portuguese Film Festival. Showcasing an exciting international line-up selected around the thematic of Film, Memory and Landscape, this is the most ambitious UKPFF yet, expanded to include mostly recent productions and emerging talent. The programme combines contemporary works by renowned directors such as London Film Festival habitués … Continue reading
The 19th edition of the International Short Film Festival Leuven will take place from November 30 to December 7, 2013 in the beautiful city of Leuven, close to Brussels, Belgium. The festival programme consists of more than 120 screenings in 5 venues. The programme contains live-action films, animated shorts, music videos, short films for children and non-narrative shorts. Every … Continue reading
The 10th Romanian Film Festival in London: TURNING THE PAGE brings you the latest, the most exciting and the most illuminating productions from the ferment of the Romanian film industry. Shown for the first time in the UK, these films tell the story of a rapidly evolving society. Hugely popular actors and immensely insightful directors will … Continue reading
IndieLisboa Film Sessions, 19th & 20th September, West Reservoir Centre We’ll be popping along to see this great selection of 10 Portuguese short films showcased at the IndieLisboa Festival including the New Talent Award 2012 awarded to a Portuguese short film director that stands out annually by the quality and artistic freedom of his work. The award helps … Continue reading
CAT LOVERS WILL LOVE IT BUT ITS SO MUCH BIGGER THAN THAT Feeding 500 is a 20 minute documentary in Arabic with English subtitles and has been directed by a 25 year old Emirati from Abu Dhabi, called Rafed Alharthi. It is the evocative story about one man’s passion, determination and struggle to feed 500 stray cats each day – which … Continue reading
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival (17-22 September 2013, Bristol) is now taking bookings for its Student Campus – an exciting opportunity to attend screenings, workshops, talks with high profile industry guests and networking sessions at this year’s festival. Encounters is one of the world’s best-known showcases and meeting points for emerging talent and the … Continue reading
We are thrilled and excited to tell you that Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival has launched a new competitive festival strand for music videos presented in partnership with Soho Shorts. Encounters has always had a flexible approach to programming that responds to industry developments and the needs of different sectors. 2010 saw the introduction of … Continue reading
London Short Film Festival has created a new series of events. The first of which is: LSSF: MEET THE FILMMAKERS – Wednesday 24th April. A chance to look at the careers of 3 filmmakers who’ve had success in the London Short Film Festival; they will talk about how the Festival impacted on their work, and what they … Continue reading
Returning this January, for its 10th year, the London Short Film Festival is the home of esoteric, independent short cinema. Shepherded, as ever, by the erstwhile Philip Ilson, LSFF is partnered with London’s top film bodies, from BAFTA to Underwire to the British Council, and this year promises to be as full as ever. 2013’s … Continue reading
RUSHES BRINGS THE CURTAIN DOWN ON THE RUSHES SOHO SHORTS FESTIVAL. LONDON: December 2012 The 14 year old festival, created by Joce Capper and her team at Rushes will go into retirement as Rushes focuses on continuing to grow its business within the VFX and post sectors. “We loved the Festival and has been an integral part … Continue reading