Anaïs Demoustier, the French actor known for her roles in films “Smoking Causes Coughing” and “Anaïs in Love,” has been announced as president of this year’s Caméra d’or Jury at Cannes. The Caméra d’Or award is given to the best debut feature film in the Official Selection and aims to inspire young filmmakers to continue in their creative endeavors.
“Among my greatest joys as a spectator is seeing the debut film of a director who goes on to become a major force. A gesture, the first one, one that forever anchors the necessity of a director and creates a desire to see him or her begin again,” said Demoustier.
“As an actress, I’ve been lucky to experience alongside young directors the delicate balance between nervous energy and a desire to see through their first creation. I am very honoured and looking forward to discovering debut films...
“Among my greatest joys as a spectator is seeing the debut film of a director who goes on to become a major force. A gesture, the first one, one that forever anchors the necessity of a director and creates a desire to see him or her begin again,” said Demoustier.
“As an actress, I’ve been lucky to experience alongside young directors the delicate balance between nervous energy and a desire to see through their first creation. I am very honoured and looking forward to discovering debut films...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Today marks a tragic moment in Hollywood history, as Ricou Browning, the Gill-man himself and the last remaining actor to play a Universal Classic Monster. has passed away at 93. The actor's daughter Kim Browning told The Hollywood Reporter that his death at his Southwest Ranches, Florida residence was due to natural causes. She added, "He had a fabulous career in the film industry, providing wonderful entertainment for past and future generations." Browning was a cinematic, nautical legend, and his unique skill set kept him working in the field for most of his life. He famously claimed he could hold his breath for over four minutes, which isn't hard to believe considering his line of work.
Browning's appearance in the 1954 feature "Creature from the Black Lagoon" created another monstrous icon for Universal, which had already turned horror characters like Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf-Man into mainstream celebrities. Although Ben Chapman...
Browning's appearance in the 1954 feature "Creature from the Black Lagoon" created another monstrous icon for Universal, which had already turned horror characters like Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf-Man into mainstream celebrities. Although Ben Chapman...
- 2/28/2023
- by Andrew Housman
- Slash Film
Ricou Browning, who took to the water as the menacing Gill-Man in the Creature From the Black Lagoon and as the creative force behind the original Flipper movie and TV show, has died. He was 93.
Browning died Monday of natural causes at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, his daughter Kim Browning told The Hollywood Reporter. “He had a fabulous career in the film industry, providing wonderful entertainment for past and future generations,” she said.
The Florida native also served as a stuntman on Richard Fleischer’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), doubled for Jerry Lewis in Don’t Give Up the Ship (1959) and “played all the bad guys in [TV’s] Sea Hunt,” he said in a 2013 interview.
Plus, Browning directed the harpoon-filled fight in Thunderball (1965), another underwater scene in Never Say Never Again (1983) and the hilarious Jaws-inspired candy bar-in-the-pool sequence in Caddyshack (1980).
Browning, who said he could routinely hold his...
Browning died Monday of natural causes at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, his daughter Kim Browning told The Hollywood Reporter. “He had a fabulous career in the film industry, providing wonderful entertainment for past and future generations,” she said.
The Florida native also served as a stuntman on Richard Fleischer’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), doubled for Jerry Lewis in Don’t Give Up the Ship (1959) and “played all the bad guys in [TV’s] Sea Hunt,” he said in a 2013 interview.
Plus, Browning directed the harpoon-filled fight in Thunderball (1965), another underwater scene in Never Say Never Again (1983) and the hilarious Jaws-inspired candy bar-in-the-pool sequence in Caddyshack (1980).
Browning, who said he could routinely hold his...
- 2/28/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Makeup and Hairstylist Guild will be honoring Jon Favreau with their Distinguished Artisan Award at the 9th Annual Muahs Awards on Feb. 29.
“Jon Favreau’s list of creative, exotic, and memorable characters lives on in his plethora of films, television movies and series. Jon is the ultimate collaborator who has worked alongside many 706 artists to help create memorable characters of all kinds in a myriad of different roles. We are thrilled to present the Artisan award to Jon as he is highly respected by make-up artists and hair stylists worldwide,” said Julie Socash, President of IATSE Local 706.
Favreau is currently showrunner and executive producer of “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian,” which garnered 39 Emmy Award nominations, winning 14 Emmys as well as numerous nominations and awards; and “The Book of Boba Fett” for Disney+. Favreau, no stranger to the “Star Wars” galaxy, has played roles in both the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars...
“Jon Favreau’s list of creative, exotic, and memorable characters lives on in his plethora of films, television movies and series. Jon is the ultimate collaborator who has worked alongside many 706 artists to help create memorable characters of all kinds in a myriad of different roles. We are thrilled to present the Artisan award to Jon as he is highly respected by make-up artists and hair stylists worldwide,” said Julie Socash, President of IATSE Local 706.
Favreau is currently showrunner and executive producer of “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian,” which garnered 39 Emmy Award nominations, winning 14 Emmys as well as numerous nominations and awards; and “The Book of Boba Fett” for Disney+. Favreau, no stranger to the “Star Wars” galaxy, has played roles in both the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars...
- 1/31/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Keala Settle, star of Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody and Waitress and the film The Greatest Showman - and standout performer of the Oscar nominated song This Is Me on the recent 2018 Academy Awards telecast - takes the lead role in the new short film Every Other Weekend which will have its international premiere in mid-2018. The Josh Victor Rothstein directed film also stars on-the-rise child actors Angelina Palma and Julian Lerner, and is produced by Schuyler Weiss and Carlos Zozaya. Edited amp Co-Produced by Jim Helton Blue Valentine, Place Beyond the Pines, The Light Between Oceans. Associate Produced by Kimberley Browning Hollywood Shorts. For more information and premiere dates, please visit httpwww.joshrothstein.comEowmovie.html...
- 3/12/2018
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roopa Jeevaji is the producer of the film "In Search of America, Inshallah.” The film tells the story of a young Pakistani woman who comes to America in search of her husband but finds her emancipation instead. This film also emphasizes on the importance of women's education.
Many women in India, Pakistan, Africa and many other remote villages/ places are deprived of education and are also not aware of its importance. The film hopes to help these woman understand that empowerment through education is vital. It also hopes to be the voice of every woman in these villages/ countries.
The film is being edited by Deepa Bhatia, one of Bollywood's, Mumbai's top editors (“My Name is Khan", "Taare Zameen Par”). Sonu Nigam, composer ("Slumdog Millionaire") is on board as the composer.
Here is a brief interview with producer Roopa Jeevaji
Are you in charge of the marketing and distribution of the film?
I am the actor/ producer of the film. Since this is an independent short film, our producers are working and addressing all tasks on all fronts including marketing and distribution.
When will it be finished?
The film is currently being edited in Mumbai and will be finished by the first week of November.
Do you have a distribution plan?
Basira Cinema which specializes in films about women will screen our film in selected theaters in London.
Talha Hussien who is a well known editor / distributor has agreed to support our film and screen it in Pakistan.
Also the Ep Arati Misro on our project who also heads the Women in Film International has confirmed the screening at Women In Film L.A.
Is there an international sales agent?
Not yet.
What is the marketing strategy?
“Women's Voices Now" has come on board as coproducer and will also screen the film at various avenues.
Deana from Mpac (Muslim Public Affairs Council ) is on board and will help us with the screening at Arclight, Hollywood.
Zainab Zeb from the documentary “Honor Diaries” has come on board as a co-producer and has a large following on social media.
Is there an online/ social networking strategy in place or being planned?
We have been very active on our Facebook page and Twitter with posts and blogs about related stories of women, the importance of education and lastly an updated production status of our film. Several of our actors have a large following from India on Facebook and Twitter. That will help get the word out as well.
How do film festivals fit into your marketing strategy?
Kimberley Browning from ‘Hollywood Shorts’ will strategize with us for festival packages once the film is complete.
We hosted an event in L.A. at the Levantine Cultural Center on Aug 23rd. The Center champions a greater understanding by presenting artistic and educational programs that bridge political and religious divides. The chief guest Consul General of Pakistan unveiled the trailer. Amie Williams, the co-founder of 'Global Girl Media' was one of the guest speakers and writer Sameer Asad Gardez (“Aliens in America”, “Modern Family”, “Mr. Sunshine”, “Outsourced”) who recently won the WGA 'versatile comedy writer' award attended the event.
It has been a team effort with the director Danish Renzu and myself . Since it is his directorial debut (he has directed two other short films prior to this) and since this is my first time producing honestly, (I am an actor primarily) we have wanted to create content that is inspiring and with a message. Hence we have invested a lot of time and effort to get this right and have strategically planned this through . Marketing wise, we just have reached out to all avenues that we thought would like the story and the message we have to deliver. Danish also has many contacts in London and Pakistan and that has helped.
The film is being edited now in Mumbai and will be done in November . Here the trailer.
Here are other relevant articles about the project:
http://womensvoicesnow.org/wvoice/in_search_of_freedom_inshallah
http://www.indiewire.com/article/project-of-the-day-in-search-of-america-inshallah
http://pakistantimesusa.net/epaper/2013/26-12-2013/14.php
http://pakistanlink.org/Community/2014/Jan14/10/06.Htm
http://www.pakistanvoice.net/newissue/newspaper13.html
http://www.apnahub.ca/entertainment-detail/in-search-of-america-inshallah-coming-soon/...
Many women in India, Pakistan, Africa and many other remote villages/ places are deprived of education and are also not aware of its importance. The film hopes to help these woman understand that empowerment through education is vital. It also hopes to be the voice of every woman in these villages/ countries.
The film is being edited by Deepa Bhatia, one of Bollywood's, Mumbai's top editors (“My Name is Khan", "Taare Zameen Par”). Sonu Nigam, composer ("Slumdog Millionaire") is on board as the composer.
Here is a brief interview with producer Roopa Jeevaji
Are you in charge of the marketing and distribution of the film?
I am the actor/ producer of the film. Since this is an independent short film, our producers are working and addressing all tasks on all fronts including marketing and distribution.
When will it be finished?
The film is currently being edited in Mumbai and will be finished by the first week of November.
Do you have a distribution plan?
Basira Cinema which specializes in films about women will screen our film in selected theaters in London.
Talha Hussien who is a well known editor / distributor has agreed to support our film and screen it in Pakistan.
Also the Ep Arati Misro on our project who also heads the Women in Film International has confirmed the screening at Women In Film L.A.
Is there an international sales agent?
Not yet.
What is the marketing strategy?
“Women's Voices Now" has come on board as coproducer and will also screen the film at various avenues.
Deana from Mpac (Muslim Public Affairs Council ) is on board and will help us with the screening at Arclight, Hollywood.
Zainab Zeb from the documentary “Honor Diaries” has come on board as a co-producer and has a large following on social media.
Is there an online/ social networking strategy in place or being planned?
We have been very active on our Facebook page and Twitter with posts and blogs about related stories of women, the importance of education and lastly an updated production status of our film. Several of our actors have a large following from India on Facebook and Twitter. That will help get the word out as well.
How do film festivals fit into your marketing strategy?
Kimberley Browning from ‘Hollywood Shorts’ will strategize with us for festival packages once the film is complete.
We hosted an event in L.A. at the Levantine Cultural Center on Aug 23rd. The Center champions a greater understanding by presenting artistic and educational programs that bridge political and religious divides. The chief guest Consul General of Pakistan unveiled the trailer. Amie Williams, the co-founder of 'Global Girl Media' was one of the guest speakers and writer Sameer Asad Gardez (“Aliens in America”, “Modern Family”, “Mr. Sunshine”, “Outsourced”) who recently won the WGA 'versatile comedy writer' award attended the event.
It has been a team effort with the director Danish Renzu and myself . Since it is his directorial debut (he has directed two other short films prior to this) and since this is my first time producing honestly, (I am an actor primarily) we have wanted to create content that is inspiring and with a message. Hence we have invested a lot of time and effort to get this right and have strategically planned this through . Marketing wise, we just have reached out to all avenues that we thought would like the story and the message we have to deliver. Danish also has many contacts in London and Pakistan and that has helped.
The film is being edited now in Mumbai and will be done in November . Here the trailer.
Here are other relevant articles about the project:
http://womensvoicesnow.org/wvoice/in_search_of_freedom_inshallah
http://www.indiewire.com/article/project-of-the-day-in-search-of-america-inshallah
http://pakistantimesusa.net/epaper/2013/26-12-2013/14.php
http://pakistanlink.org/Community/2014/Jan14/10/06.Htm
http://www.pakistanvoice.net/newissue/newspaper13.html
http://www.apnahub.ca/entertainment-detail/in-search-of-america-inshallah-coming-soon/...
- 9/5/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
The wait is over! Writer/director/actor Ka'ramuu Kush's short film And Then..., winner of the 3rd Shadow And Act Black Filmmaker Screenwriting Challenge, made its World Premiere at locations in both Los Angeles and New York City, a month ago. In La, the screening, presented by Hollywood Shorts, and hosted by Kimberley Browning, will take place at Dim Mak Studios (formerly CineSpace), 6356 Hollywood Blvd. In New York, the screening, presented by Creatively Speaking, which is spearheaded by New School faculty member Michelle Materre, will take place at The New School Theresa Lang Student...
- 9/5/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The wait is over! Ka'ramuu Kush's short film And Then..., winner of the 3rd Shadow And Act Black Filmmaker Challenge, is set to make its World Premiere in both Los Angeles And New York City, Tonight, Wednesday, August 7th, both at 7pm local time (Pst and Est). In La, the screening, presented by Hollywood Shorts, and hosted by Kimberley Browning, will take place at Dim Mak Studios (formerly CineSpace), 6356 Hollywood Blvd. In New York, the screening, presented by Creatively Speaking, which is spearheaded by New School faculty member Michelle Materre, will take place at The New School Theresa Lang...
- 8/7/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The Palm Springs ShortFest has announced that highly-acclaimed writer/director Gus Van Sant will be presented with the ShortFest Spirit of Short Film Award as part of a special Directing Master Class presentation celebrating his work in film. A selection of his short films will be shown on Saturday, June 23rd at 2:30 p.m. with a discussion headed by Festival Director Darryl Macdonald. Van Sant, who earned Oscar nominations for "Good Will Hunting" and "Milk," was previously honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2009 when he received the Sonny Bono Visionary Award.
I personally salute the Palm Springs ShortFest. It is such a grassroots effort that honor the diversity and talent of many striving filmmakers. And most of the films shown move on to win Oscars such as "Freeheld" which won Best Documentary Short in 2008.
The Palm Springs ShortFest happens on June 19th to the 25th. For more details,...
I personally salute the Palm Springs ShortFest. It is such a grassroots effort that honor the diversity and talent of many striving filmmakers. And most of the films shown move on to win Oscars such as "Freeheld" which won Best Documentary Short in 2008.
The Palm Springs ShortFest happens on June 19th to the 25th. For more details,...
- 6/13/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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