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EUROPA! EUROPA! ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PROGRAM

From international film festival favourites to star-studded blockbusters and subversive works helmed by Europe’s most celebrated auteurs, Europa! Europa is set to bring the very best of European cinema to Australian shores for the first time from February 4 – 27 2022. Featuring 43 films from 42 countries, the Festival brings Europe’s most innovative, audacious and daring films to audiences down under in Sydney and Melbourne. “I am thrilled to present Europa! Europa’s incredible inaugural program, brimming with bold and daring Australian premieres which encapsulate the unrestrained spirit of European cinema and span the full cultural breadth of the continent.” “From terrifying Scandi-horror to acclaimed titles direct from Cannes and powerful ruminations on the experiences of refugees in Europe – the Festival gives Australian audiences the opportunity to see Europe’s hottest titles fast-tracked to their local cinema,” says Europa! Europa Film Festival Director, Thomas Caldwell. Launching the Festival’s inaugural program is The Souvenir Part II, British filmmaker Joanna Hogg’s (Archipelago) sequel to her acclaimed autobiographical feature The Souvenir. Starring film icon Tilda Swinton (The French Dispatch) and her real-life daughter Honor Swinton-Byrne, Hogg’s film is a shimmering story of a young woman’s …

FLiCKERFEST 2022 WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

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After a highly successful 10 day festival at Bondi the 31st annual FLiCKERFEST International and Australian awards were announced this evening at a star-studded ceremony under the stars on Bondi Beach. Attended by celebrated guests from the Australian film industry, the Closing Night ceremony honoured the esteemed entrants in this year’s competition and FLiCKERFEST’s Academy® Qualifying Awards, including Flickerfest Award for Best International Short Film, Yoram Gross Award for Best International Animation, Panasonic LUMIX Award for Best Australian Short Film & Flickerfest Award for Best Documentary. The Flickerfest Short Film Awards continue to cement the festival’s global position as a leading International Short film festival on the world stage. FLiCKERFEST’s Festival Director BRONWYN KIDD said: We are thrilled that the 31st Flickerfest 2022 has been such a success with many filmmakers present to introduce their films, passionate crowds and great enthusiasm expressed for the programmes screened. It’s been great to see short films so warmly embraced by audiences across our ten-day event despite the challenges of COVID and its impact on the arts. I would like to congratulate all of the films selected for Flickerfest in competition this year …

A NIGHT OF HORROR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RELEASES PROGRAMME

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A Night of Horror is making its festival a virtual event, with films streaming on-demand over two weeks, 18 – 31 October 2021, and it promises a spectacular program. Australia’s original and longest-running horror film festival – voted as one of theworld’s best by leading horror website Dread Central – will now take place onlinein the lead-up to Halloween, the most terror-ific time of the year. The features program has thirteen international and Australian premieres, including Addison Heath & Jasmine Jakupi’s wild and blackly comic slasher MY CHERRY PIE as the festival’s “Opening Night”, the sinister supernatural spookery of SUNODfrom festival alumni, Carlo Ledesma (THE TUNNEL), the Schuyler family’s eerielockdown nightmare, RED RIVER ROAD, Keene McRae’s brutal noir-esque debut,SHOT IN THE DARK, the hypnotic, escalating paranoia of Johannes Grenzfurthner’s MASKING THRESHOLD, and the immensely entertaining documentary THE BRILLIANT TERROR, focusing on grassroots horror filmmakers and fans in the US. Thirty-seven sensational short films are spread across two International ShortsShowcases and an epic Australian Shorts Showcase, and, last, but not least, anexclusive live talk with Q&A …

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST FILMS

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The 68th  Sydney Film Festival today announced a sneak peek of 22 new films to be featured in this year’s 18-29 August 2021 event. The announcement is in advance of the full program launch on Wednesday 21 July. “With this first look at our 2021 program we invite audiences back into cinemas to explore our times through film,” said Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley. The global health crisis has taken a terrible toll on humanity and in many areas of life. We may feel isolated, out of touch, and missing our global connections as we all face restrictions, and have been unable to travel beyond country borders for over a year. This August we invite the audience to join us in discovering the important issues, people, places and phenomena motivating the world’s top filmmakers. To come together and share in their diverse experiences. “These first 22 films, revealed today, take us on a journey from Côte d’Ivoire to Kosovo, from Iran to Japan, to the frontlines of climate change and the battle for democracy in Hong Kong. They take us into the future and the wild fantasy beyond. They will also warm your soul and make you laugh. They share deeply human, delicate tales about extraordinary people from very different walks of life. “From the inspiring Dalit women breaking stories and barriers at India’s only all-female news network, to back home for reflections on the legacies of some of Australia’s greatest cultural icons, these films are a …

SF3 Smartphone Film Festival

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Australia’s international smartphone film festival, the SmartFone Flick Fest (SF3) returns for its 7th big year – with entries now open: * the SF3 Gala Awards – short films up to 20 mins in length; * SF3 Kids and SF3 Teens – short films made by filmmakers 16 years and younger * SF3 Feature Film Award – feature films 40 mins and longer; * SF360 – Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D/360 degree films up to 20 mins in length; * SF3 Mini: ‘RISE’ – shorts with a maximum three minute time limit SF3 Mini is a reimagining of the popular and timely ‘ISO’ Award last year – where filmmakers were challenged by their home lockdown circumstances. Now with an annual theme (this year ‘Rise’) SF3 has partnered with the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) and filmmakers are inspired by the word RISE and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs of the UN. Another exciting innovation is the SF3 First Nations Award – sponsored …

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FELLOWSHIP FOR FIRST NATION FILMMAKERS

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Sydney Film Festival and Deutsche Bank today announced that submissions are open for an exciting new grant for Australian First Nations film creatives. The Deutsche Bank Fellowship invites film creatives to submit applications before 18 July 2021. The winning Fellow will be awarded a $20,000 grant to further develop their skills through international placement, or other professional development. The Fellowship is an important investment in developing and nurturing the talents of local creatives and enhancing global awareness of Australia’s vibrant Indigenous filmmaking talent. Eligible applicants are welcomed from creatives, screenwriters, producers, directors and actors with a proven track record in their chosen field.The successful candidate will be selected by a panel of key industry personnel, and the Fellowship will be awarded at the 68th Sydney Film Festival which will take place 18-29 August 2021. Deutsche Bank Fellowship Information visit: sff.org.au/initiatives/Deutsche-Bank-Fellowship/ Submissions: sff.org.au/initiatives/Deutsche-Bank-Fellowship/ Submissions for the Deutsche Bank Fellowship close 18 July 2021. Apply now.

FFG RADIO Episode 1

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Joining Kyle Goldfinch in the Orbital radio studio for episode 1 is James Woolley the Executive Director of Frameline Film Festival and the director of the award-winning film Her Own Music Olivia Aleksoski. Click the play button to listen now: Orbital Radio · Film Festival Guide Show #1

Sony Film Festival

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Commencing in 2021, the Sony Film Festival celebrates the best short-form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. The Festival aims to encourage filmmakers at all levels, from passionate amateurs to industry veterans, showcasing the exceptional talent and abilities of cinematographers and filmmakers who are using the Sony system to capture their stories. More info: https://scene.sonyanz.com/competitions/sony-film-festival ENTRIES CLOSE 18 June 2021

Taiwan Film Festival Short Film Competition

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Short Film Competition is now open for submissions Submissions Close: 29 March 2020. The 3nd Short Film Competition Award aims to develop and bring up the Taiwanese and Australian new talents by premiere their work at the 4rd Taiwan Film Festival in Australia. The competition will have two parts in selecting the works; the first part for the Taiwan Film Festival in Australia programming team to select 4 finalists to be in the competition and screen their works during the festival. The 4 finalists will be contact in early May and the winner will be selected by the judges panel and announce during the festival. More info: https://www.taiwanfilmfestival.org.au/sfc

Film Festival Guide Radio launch

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Film Festival Guide Radio launches on Sunday 14 March 11 am (EADT)on Orbital Radio. Hosted by Kyle Goldfinch, Film Festival Guide Radio will stream live monthly with industry professional guests. Joining Kyle on the 14th March will be James Woolley (Frameline) and Olivia Aleksoski (Her Own Music). www.orbital-radio.comDownload our free orbital apps here:IOS https://apple.co/3gCqq6kAndroid https://bit.ly/2RvOYDShttps://youtu.be/dvoP4bGZnUg