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Sydney Levine focuses on international film industry developments and analysis of the international film market related to buyers, sales agents, filmmakers, film festivals and distribution.

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Marche du Film 2013

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  • March 7, 2013 1:00 PM
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Come back and reap the exclusive benefits of the Marche du Film!
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More: Documentary, Cannes Film Festival, Producers to Watch

Venice Film Festival Announces its Market in a Crowded Fall Season

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  • March 21, 2012 10:41 AM
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The Venice Film Festival's new artistic director Alberto Barbera has announced that France’s Pascal Diot will head the new Venice Film Market. TIFF goes on. In October, Rome has announced that Marco Mueller has been apppointed Director there and will soon reveal market plans. Moscow has also announced its Red Square Screenings will be held during this crowded fall season. The big question is, who will have the energy to attend yet another market?
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More: Venice International Film Festival, International Film Market, EFM (European Film Market, Toronto International Film Festival, International Sales Agent, Festivals, North America, Acquisitions, Festival Strategy, Distribution, Exhibition, World Cinema, Producers to Watch, Film Funding & Financing

FiGa Films New Acquisitions for AFM

  • November 2, 2011 10:00 AM
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North American sales agency and distributor FiGa Films has recently acquired several new Ibero American titles just in time for the American Film Market.

From Mexico, The Last Christeros (Los ultimos cristeros) by Matias Meyer, photo below, which had its world premiere in Toronto Film Festival, and Machete Language, directed by Kyzza Terrazas, which had its world premiere in Venice.

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More: Film Distribution Company, International Sales Agent, International Film Festival, International Film Market, Producers to Watch, Distribution, Special Interest, Digital, Rights, Exhibiton, U.S. Distributors and Distribution, Toronto International Film Festival, Rights, Latino

“Matching Jack” to Receive International Award

  • October 31, 2011 12:00 PM
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Matching Jack, which won best picture at the Milan International Film Festival, was feted in Los Angeles with a gala screening Wednesday night November 2.
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More: Film Distribution Company, International Film Festival, International Film Market, Producers to Watch, Distribution, Special Interest, Contacts, U.S. Distributors and Distribution, Cannes Market, Women: By and For

“Beyond The Moonwalk” Gets a Dance Partner

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  • October 27, 2011 12:00 PM
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This project is one of our faves.
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More: Tipped for, Film Distribution Company, Producers to Watch, Distribution, Film Funding & Financing, Rights, Contacts, Exhibiton, Deal of the Month, Deal of the Day, U.S. Distributors and Distribution, Independent Film Financing

Women to Watch: Nancy Gerstman U.S. Distributor

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  • October 7, 2011 5:30 AM
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by Guest Blogger Peter Belsito
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More: Tipped for, Film Distribution Company, International Film Festival, Producers to Watch, Distribution, Special Interest, Film Funding & Financing, Rights, Contacts, Exhibiton, U.S. Distributors and Distribution, Sundance Film Festival, DIY, Digital Film Distribution, Internet Film Distribution, Hybrid Distribution, Latino, Women: By and For, Political, Independent Film Financing, Grants

Freedom of Expression Banned: 6 Iranian Filmmakers Imprisoned

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  • October 2, 2011 2:30 AM
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One of my dearest friends in the business, Katayoon Shahabi, international sales agent and producer of the Iranian documentary A Brief Peace is among the six Iranian filmmakers just imprisoned in Iran for working for the BBC. Her company Sheherazade is the only independent international sales agent in Iran. She sold Iron Island to my other dear friend Don Krim (whose memorial service will be held in N.Y. September 25.) I am completely unnerved by this news. Read the full story in IndieWIRE.You can also sign a petition here for the prisoners' release.
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More: International Sales Agent, International Film Festival, Producers to Watch, Special Interest

IFP’s Independent Film Week To Launch “Future of Film Today” Short Film Series

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  • September 20, 2011 12:00 PM
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New York, NY – In partnership with Royal Bank of Canada and the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment, IFP announced the launch of the “The Future of Film Today” short film series, highlighting the work and personal stories of six talented New York-based independent filmmakers during Independent Film Week. Formerly known as the IFP Market, Independent Film Week is the leading forum in the U.S. dedicated to discovering and showcasing new independent film projects and talent. It is the place where filmmakers, film lovers and film professionals can come together to support new projects in development and new voices on the independent film scene.
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More: Tipped for, GLBT, International Sales Agent, Producers to Watch, Distribution, Special Interest, Digital, Transmedia, Rights, Contacts, Producer's Rep, Exhibiton, Short, Crowd Funding, Crowd Sourcing, DIY, Digital Film Distribution, Internet Film Distribution, Hybrid Distribution, Women: By and For

IFP Film Week “Sneak Preview” Public Screening Series at Central Park & The Highline

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  • September 19, 2011 7:00 AM
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“Sneak Preview” Public Screening Series at Central Park & The Highline
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IFP Announces Titles for Project Forum - The Centerpiece of Independent Film Week

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  • September 18, 2011 6:30 AM
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150 New Films in Development from Emerging & Established Filmmakers
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