Sydney Levine

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.

American Film Market Begins November 2 - 9, 2011

  • October 30, 2011 2:30 AM
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Everyone in the film world knows the American Film Market in Santa Monica is one of the Big 3 world film markets which generate about $3 billion in deals. The business of independent motion picture production and distribution - a truly collaborative process - reaches a peak every year at the American Film Market, the Cannes Film Festival's Marche May 16-27, 2012 and the European Film Market during the Berlinale February 9 - 17, 2012.

“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.

The Latest Iran Update

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  • October 19, 2011 4:58 AM
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Director Shirin Neshat (Women Without Men), Mohsen Makhmalbalf and Oscar-nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashlou—call upon countries worldwide to boycott official Iranian film and TV organizations and sanction its members as the repression of Iranian filmmakers and actors intensifies.A Scene from Women Without Men by Shirin NeshatAnthony Kaufman's blog Reel Politik has the most recent update on the imprisoned filmmakers and artists in Iran. Full text is below.

Rajendra Roy - Chief Curator of the Department of Film, MOMA

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  • October 10, 2011 10:29 AM
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By Guest Blogger Peter Belsito

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

Rights Round Up Toronto 2011, Venice, Telluride through AFM 2011

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  • September 25, 2011 2:30 AM
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This reports on sales made during this fall season. It includes rights acquired in Venice, Telluride, Toronto, San Sebastian and will continue through AFM 2011. It is organized by international sales agent. Additions are made daily.

IFP and The Film Society of Lincoln Center Announce Collaboration for Independent Film Week 2011

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  • September 21, 2011 2:00 AM
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Independent Film Project (IFP) and the Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the new collaboration that includes the relocation of IFP’s signature program, Independent Film Week, to The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center and to provide joint programming during the New York Film Festival. Both partners will present a daylong event in October that will showcase emerging artists engaging with industry powers.

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.

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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