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The 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival

January 8, 2009 at 1:26 PM | by cmb | 1 Comment

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has been hiding in the shadows of another famous January fest for nearly 20 years but it looks like some star wattage is helping it come into its own. Tonight the festival officially opens with a screening of "Last Chance Harvey", starring Dustin Hoffman, and ends Jan. 19 with a "best of the fest" star-studded event.

Tuesday night, the PSIFF annual gala honored Sean Penn, Dustin Hoffman, the cast of "Revolutionary Road," and director Gus Van Sant. The gala also drew A-Listers Anne Hathaway, Dakota Fanning, and Amy Adams. But be prepared, if you are going to be surrounded by celebrities, you may be tempted to live like one.

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Back of the Envelope Guide: Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival

October 8, 2008 at 3:30 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Finally, a film festival where the weather and location compete with the films for top billing. Celebrating its third year, the Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival will run October 15-19. Although the festival is young, organizers hope the beautiful setting of Playa del Carmen will help attract the masses.

More tha 250 short films will be on display as the festival seeks to highlight both Mexican and international filmmakers. Composer Leonardo Heiblum who has scored films such as "Maria Full of Grace," and "Maldonald's Miracle," will be on hand to answer questions and to encourage those who are looking to make a name for themselves in movie music.

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Back of the Envelope Guide: Austin Film Festival

September 24, 2008 at 12:30 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

We're less than a month away from the Austin Film Festival, which kicks things off on October 16 and runs through October 23. Besides the usual offerings of first-run films and hits from other festivals, the AFF also offers a conference in the days leading up to the main event.

Directors, screenwriters and producers alike will take part in discussion panels about the filmmaking process and maybe even give you the opportunity to meet someone that can help you get your foot in the door.

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Back of the Envelope Guide: Vancouver International Film Festival

September 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

The film festivals keep on rolling in. In fact, the Vancouver International Film Festival is only about a week away: It starts September 25 and runs through October 10.

Now in its 27th year, the festival is set to show more than 300 films from more than 60 countries. Organizers were certainly overwhelmed this year, as the festival received over 150,000 admissions, making it one of the largest to take place in North America.

The VIFF seeks to stand out from the rest by screening the largest number of East Asian films outside that region. Also, it has one of the largest collections of Canadian films in the world as well as a documentary program called Nonfiction Features.

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Back of the Envelope Guide: Woodstock Film Festival

September 10, 2008 at 10:50 AM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Cashing in on the leaf-peepers headed to the Hudson Valley and Catskills in the fall, the town of Woodstock, New York, offers the 2008 Woodstock Film Festival from October 1 to 5.

This year's "fiercely independent" festival is offering up 43 premiers, including 10 world premiers. This year's 2008 honorary maverick award will go to filmmaker Kevin Smith--and his film, "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," will close the festival.

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Film Festival Travel: Hathaway Soldiers On

Where: Venice, Italy
September 4, 2008 at 8:45 AM | by egw | 0 Comments

Anne Hathaway poses for photos before the opening of her new movie, "Rachel Getting Married," at the Venice Film Festival. She stars in the Jonathan Demme-directed indie as a wild child reunited with her family for the wedding of her sister (Rosemarie DeWitt).

Hathaway has been stowed out of sight as more information comes out about her ex-boyfriend Rafael Follieri's cons. The latest revelation is that she, not knowing how much trouble he was in, paid his $37,000 rent for four months. Next time, use HotelChatter to find a hotel!

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Film Festival Travel: Brief Glimpses at the São Paulo Short Film Festival

Where: Simão Álvares Street, 784/2, São Paulo, Brazil
August 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

Now that a combination of big-budget blockbusters and sunstroke has sapped our attention spans, we feel violently resistant to sitting still in the dark for the last few weeks of summer. But television premiere season is just around the corner! We found our perfect bridge in the São Paulo Short Film Festival, opening Thursday and presenting eight days of Latin American short works.

The fest, held at the Associação Cultural Kinoforum which screens Brazilian and other directors' works year-round, will pack in hundreds of movies which compete for audience awards and a jury prize. They aren't just home movies either: Six out of the 10 movies nominated for Oscars for best fictional and animation shorts last year were screened at Kinoforum first.

Between programs, mix and mingle with your fellow film fans at daily Cinemateca happy hours. And if your attention span has improved enough, see one of three classic documentaries about Brazil at the Cachaça Cinema Club.

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· São Paulo Short Film Festival [Official Site]
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Back of the Envelope Guide: San Sebastián International Film Festival

August 13, 2008 at 12:45 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

Bring your best cool-guy attitude as you attend this year's San Sebastián International Film Festival, which runs September 18-27. Feature films from around Europe and the world will be on view, including "Frozen River," the winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize directed by American Courtney Hunt.

The seaside town has plenty to offer besides the films, too, including cool architecture, pintxos and the chance to mingle with the stars. Say hi to jury chair Jonathan Demme for us!

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Coen Brothers Travel: The Venice Film Fest Is Almost Here

Where: Venice, Italy
August 11, 2008 at 10:05 AM | by sedona | 0 Comments

Get gorgeous and get ready for the red carpet this fall and head to the 65th Venice International Film Festival, which kicks off August 27 at the Venice Lido with Joel and Ethan Coen's "Burn After Reading."

Other festival highlights include Corto Cortissimo (an international competition of short films) and "These Phantoms: Italian Cinema Rediscovered," as well as screenings of films from India ("Zero Bridge") to Russia ("Paper Soldier"). Oh, and there will be stars--lots of stars--like George Clooney, Anne Hathaway and Frances McDormand.

Tickets for the public must be purchased in person at the Casinò, the PalaBiennale on the Venice Lido or the Palazzo Querini Dubois; they range in price from $16 to well over $400 for day passes and preferred seating. Follow the photogs!

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· Venice International Film Festival [Official Site]
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Back of the Envelope Travel Guide: San Diego Film Festival

August 6, 2008 at 1:06 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

You probably associate movies with Los Angeles, but we're here to tell you that the 2008 San Diego Film Festival is out to prove it can represent on its own.

Running September 25-28, the festival offers the usual in darkened-room entertainment, but also brings the fun. In fact, it was named best party festival in Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide. The parties will be going right from the start at the Ivy Hotel, and there's no need to be a VIP to attend: All day pass holders will be admitted.

If you're hoping to rub some elbows, past celebrities at the fest have included James Woods, Joaquin Phoenix and Zach Braff.

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Kick-Push Travel: Afro-Punk Takes Over Brooklyn

July 8, 2008 at 9:45 AM | by BS | 0 Comments

New York City has a festival for just about everything, so it's no surprise that Brooklyn is currently hosting one dedicated to Afro-punk culture. But you might be surprised that the week-long event is expected to bring in more than 30,000 people.

The majority of the Afro-Punk Festival, which features 40 bands, 15 film screening and an art exhibit, is taking place this week at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. There's also a pop-up skate park in the parking lot across the street, with demonstrations from pro skaters and BMX riders, as well as live bands and DJs throughout the week.

You'll also find a film screening in Fort Greene Park Saturday night, and a party in Williamsburg on Friday. The best part, of course, is that all the events are free.

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· Afro-punk Festival [Official Site]
· Music Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: JEKY]

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Air-Conditioned Travel: Chicago's Gen Art Film Fest

Where: 3733 N. Southport Ave. [map], Chicago, IL, United States
June 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

As sunburns mount and the mercury rises, the allure of the local multiplex grows. But, seriously, you aren't going to see "The Love Guru" are you?

Support indie filmmakers at the Second Annual Gen Art Film Festival in Chicago this weekend and you can do penance for both "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Sex and the City."

A $20 ticket gets you in to one of the new films and that night's after-party. We're liking fest opener "Bart Got a Room," a teenage nerd fable co-starring Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development") along with William H. Macy. Ensemble drama "Explicit Ills" on June 27 looks good, too.

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· Gen Art Film Festival [Official Site]
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[Photo of the Music Box Theatre: greddy]

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