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Rosefelt Returns with New Consulting Service

Recently announced was the return to PR work by veteran Reid Rosefelt. The former president of boutique firm Magic Lantern, Rosefelt has announced the launch of a new consulting business for filmmakers in need of PR services. As Rosefelt recently explained, he is targeting filmmakers who are unable to secure publicists for festivals or self-distribution. In a statement this week, Rosefelt said:"It's very expensive to hire a publicist for Sundance and even filmmakers who have the money aren't able to get one for various reasons. I'm trying to fill that void. I won't go to Sundance with them, but I can help them do a better job on their own....

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Sundance Institute and NHK Pick 12 Finalists for annual Awards

Sundance Institute and NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) announced Friday the 12 finalists for the 2007 Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Awards. The awards "recognize emerging artists in international cinema," and are presented to film directors from Europe, Latin America, the United States, and Japan to support them in realizing their next projects. The four winners, selected by members of an international jury, will be announced during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, taking place January 18-28. The 12 finalists are: Jens Jonsson for "The Ping-Pong King" (Sweden); Dagur Kari for "The Good Heart" (Iceland); Ursula ...

Weinstein Company and IFC Entertainment Take "Out of the Blue"

The Weinstein Company and IFC Entertainment have co-acquired all North American rights to the controversial drama "Out of the Blue," which will be released though IFC's First Take day and date banner and hit theatres simultaneously with VOD. The Weinstein Company will be releasing the film on DVD through Genius Products, LLC. The joint announcement was made today by Michelle Krumm, EVP of acquisitions for The Weinstein Company and Jonathan Sehring, IFC Entertainment President. Written by Graeme Tetley with director Robert Sarkies, the film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, is the true story of David G...

"Maxed Out" Set with Magnolia, Truly Indie and Red Envelope

Magnolia Home Entertainment, Truly Indie and Netflix's Red Envelope Entertainment have jointly acquired North American rights to James Spurlock's South by Southwest Film Festival special jury prize winner "Maxed Out" for theatrical and DVD release, the companies announced Friday. Directed by Scurlock and edited by Alexis Spraic, the feature is a journey inside the American debt-style, where, according to a release, "things seem fine as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time." The film shows how the modern financial industry really works, explains the true definition of "preferred customer" and reveals why the poor are getting poo...

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