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 📣🆕ENC Analysis is out 👉🏽 “Film festivals and cities: A view for south-eastern Europe” by Dr. Eleni Sideri, ENC Academic Council Member and Assistant Professor at the Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies of the University of Macedonia. In this ENC analysis, Dr. Sideri examines how film festivals in the southeastern European periphery contributed to the transformation of #Thessaloniki🇬🇷, #Sarajevo🇧🇦 and #Tbilisi🇬🇪 into regional film centers. The paper studies the ways film festivals, especially film markets, became a tool for cities to address economic and political challenges raised within the framework of #Europeanization 🇪🇺 but also, how the past through cultural memory seems to entangle with these changes and become an important factor for the transformation of these cities. Read the paper here 🔗 http://bit.ly/48Cw9nI

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This time of year, the question is always, "Will you be at Cannes?" For those not going, like me, the deep pangs of FOMO are kicking in, and although we currently have no reason to attend the festival, I want to be drinking warm beer outside the Petit Majestic and donning my best dress at 8am. Instead, we are throwing it back to our previous visits and how our approach to Cannes Film Festival has changed over the years. Check out the new blog post: https://lnkd.in/eVKB-rhX

• Locarno Film Festival Team: 57.4% of the staff that makes the realization of the event possible are women, showcasing our commitment to equal opportunities. • Selection Committees: the two official committees that select feature and short films are gender–balanced, consisting of 4 men and 5 women. • Juries: the official juries that select the winning films of the 77th edition are composed of 8 women (including the Jury President of the Concorso Internazionale) and 9 men. → 7 out of 17 films in Concorso Internazionale were directed by women (41.2%) and 1 film is a mixed co–direction (5.9%) → 7 out of 15 films in Concorso Cineasti del Presente were directed by women (46.7%) Bravo to the Locarno Film Festival team for gathering this data and making significant strides for diversity. Gathering diversity metrics should be something every festival should engage it. Absolutely stunned by Locarno's leadership in paving the way forward. #locarno #diversity #leadership #filmfestival #switzerland

Audiences around the world are seeing, feeling, and living the CINITY experience! With new CINITY system installations underway in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., and new movies like Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Wonka screening in CINITY format, the CINITY experience is taking over. Discover how CINITY can transform your cinema: https://lnkd.in/ehE5aXet

Film festivals are often judged on their relevance to the community. 🌍 We recently saw this in the Netherlands, where future municipal and government funding for festivals is firmly based on their relevance to their communities. This isn't just the case in the Netherlands, all around the world film festivals are on a quest for relevance. In that quest they might seek to add more events or have a year-round presence through partnerships with cinemas or educators. 🌟 Great strategies, but they do come with some extra hurdles as the film festival management suddenly becomes a whole lot more complex. Read more about these hurdles and how to overcome them here: https://lnkd.in/gwwPAeUB #RelevantCinema #FestivalManagement #FilmFestivals

As someone who grew up in France, where North African minority often makes headlines for anecdotal reasons, I understand firsthand why representation matters. This year's 77th Cannes Film Festival is featuring fewer African films, marking a decline after a record year in 2023 with standout films like the Oscar-nominated "Four Daughters," "Banel & Adama," and "Omen (Augure)" captivating audiences. Despite this dip, there's reason for celebration. Movies by North African filmmakers, spanning Moroccan, Algerian, Tunisian, and Egyptian cinema, are prominently featured across six festival sections. These films not only mark the return of established filmmakers but also welcome newcomers, showcasing a vibrant and diverse narrative landscape. Representation in film festivals like Cannes is more than just showcasing movies; it's about amplifying voices and stories that often go unheard. When films from underrepresented communities get a platform, it challenges stereotypes, fosters understanding, and empowers individuals to see themselves in narratives that resonate with their experiences. As we celebrate the richness of North African cinema at Cannes and beyond, let's continue championing diversity and representation in the film industry. It's through these efforts that we build a more inclusive and empathetic world through the power of storytelling. #RepresentationMatters #Cannes2024 #DiverseCinema #EmpowermentThroughFilm

As the Marché du Film wraps up this year, it’s interesting how filmmakers and entertainment professionals keep up on new industry trends, sharing insights and discussing how filmmaking and their vision can make a profound impact on our world.

Announcing the 2024 LIA Non-Traditional and TV & Cinema and Online Film Juries chaired by Nadja Lossgott, Chief Creative Officer, AMV BBDO, London and Marco Venturelli, CCO, Publicis France and CEO/CCO, Publicis Conseil, Paris! Nadja, as a first time Jury President for LIA, says in accepting this position for the Non-Traditional competition, “I’m thrilled to be judging the work that doesn’t fit a specific mould and sits outside of the boundaries of the known. These are the ideas and executions that plot a new path for our industry.” Marco Venturelli stated, “What I love about LIA is the quality of the juries and the level of discussions. To be able to review together all submissions live is priceless. LIA is a benchmark in our industry. We're not only looking for the best work, but for the few pieces that truly move us forward. The few pieces that reinvent how we do our jobs, from conception to execution.” LIA's power-house juries will be onsite at Encore @ Wynn, Las Vegas for all rounds of judging. LIA’s transparent judging ensures that all jurors see every piece of work in their respective categories, having spirited discussions and debates through the very end of statue discussions. Read more and view these juries: https://lnkd.in/dV6CVp-F #LIA #LIAawards #CreatedForCreatives #Creativity #Creative #LIAjudging #awards #CreativeExcellence #LIAinLasVegas #LasVegas