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FEST PLAYERS FOCUS

* Mediasalles launches second exhibitor training course
* Kate Winslet’s Eternal Star Shines on Santa Barbara
* Leo Di Caprio Lands in Santa Barbara to Accept Festival’s Top Honor
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml

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LAST MINUTE TRAVELS PLANS FOR BERLIN?

"One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, SKIS etc..
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/useful_info.shtml

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AWARDS

* Imagina 2005 wrapped and delivered "Incredibe" awards
* Animex student animation awards
* The 1st Central Nebraska Film Festival wraps
* Sundance Announces Winners of 2005 Festival
* Ilya Khrzhanovsky gets Golden Cactus
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivals_wrapup.shtml

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THE NEWS " IN FRENCH " l'actu des festivals francophones

* Un Palmarès en grand pour Imagina 2005
* Clermont Ferrand: Le numérique dans tous ses états
* Allez voir Vesoul pour son hommage à la Corée et L'Iran
* Avant programme du Festival du cinéma nordique de Rouen
* Rencontres cinématographiques sud-américaines
* Festival de Fribourg: les temps forts du périple annoncés
* Présentation à Imagina d'un supebe navigateur 3D: 3DxplorerTM
* Dreamworks fête ses dix ans à Imagina
http://www.filmfestivals.com/fr/index.shtml

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FESTIVALS AGENDA

Festivals calling for your films...
This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml

ASPIRING FEST REPORTERS WANTED
Share your Festival experiences with us.
Be a filmfestival reporter and ambassador. mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com

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D-CINEMA NEWS

* IDIFF opening conference February 2
* Digital Media for Multi-Platforms Panel from ADMC on February 1 in Sophia Antipolis
* Digital focus at Sundance
* IDIFF dedicated to digital cinema next February
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/dcinema.shtml

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FILM FROM FEST FOCUS

* Cinemart projects awarded at the Rotterdam market closing
* Acquisition Shopping At Sundance
* Stay Alive indonesian first short on Tsunami to screen in Rotterdam
* A new cluster initiative based at AIC, Sophia Antipolis
* Jackson Hole Film Institute new measures for independent film
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/films.shtml

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FESTIVALS AGENDA

Festivals calling for your films...
This week, this month, the BULLETIN BOARD...
http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/deadlines.shtml

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CALL FOR ENTRIES ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Filmmakers don't miss these ones!

1)TAHOE/RENO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (T-RIFF) August 24-28, 2005
Call for Films & Short Scripts Deadlines for both: May 30, 2005
Script Competion: Winner's script produced & screened at the Festival. $10,000 Value. T-RIFF is a 5 day exploration of discovery thru socially relevent & spirited film contributions.
Enjoy the new $6.7 million Hospitality Center for socializing & meetings. Premier venue:
Sand Harbor, a "starlit amphitheater," one of American's most prestigious outdoor locations.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/january/tahoe.shtml

2) JACKSON HOLE FILM FESTIVAL June 8 – 12, 2005
Truly indie showcase, Jackson Hole Film Festival, nestled next to
Grand Teton Mountains in beautiful Wyoming now accepting films for
May 31st deadline. Fest runs September 22-26. Cash prizes to top
shorts & features. Download Entry form at
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/jackson_hole.shtml

3) FORT MYERS BEACH FILM FESTIVAL April 21 - 24, 2005
Accepting independent films, shorts, animated & student films for Fort Myers Beach
Film Festival April 21 - 24, 2005. Theater audiences polled throughout festival & winning filmmaker gets a $1,000 check. Film buffs see quality films & fun-filled schedule includes filmmaker panels, student workshops, elegant celebrity gala. Submit before March 15 at: http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/february/fort_myers.shtml

4) BOULDER ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL April 23 - 25, 2004
Films that span the range of human endeavor from ocean to mountain to urban perspectives and the abounding energy that makes up the human spirit. Boulder Adventure Film Festival is an international festival created in order to share, collaborate and inspire.
We believe in the power of the story, especially the narrative of adventure and awakening, to change and challenge the world we live in.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/boulder.shtml

5) ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION August 15-31, 2005
Call for entries Opening January 15, 2005
Categories: Fiction - Documentary - Animation
Prizes: $35,000 Cash & Hollywood Career Access & Sponsor Awards Over 100+ Prizes
More than any festival or contest in the world including opening film industry
career doors to the winning filmmakers.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/december/actioncut.shtml

6) NEW YORK FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL Miami February 10th - February 13th
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF)
returns to Miami for 3 days of screenings, premieres, performances, panels and parties.
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/04/july/nyiifvf.shtml

7) 4th BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL April 13-17, 2005
Beverly Hills Film Festival April 13-17, 2005 is now acepting entries
Call for Entries: deadline : january 1st, 2005
http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/03/july/beverly_hills2004.shtml