Festivals

IDFA chief and founder Ally Derks with filmmakers Morgan Spurlock and Peter Wintonick (who also works with the festival) in Amsterdam at the Cinelan announcement that it is partnering with the doc fest on its "Fast Forward" initiative.

In 2006, Antony (of Antony and the Johnsons) and Charles Atlas took their collaborative performance tour 'Turning' -- described as "a sensual and moving exploration of femininity and the basic desire of belonging" -- to major cities in Europe. Five years later, the film depicting the tour made its debut as a work in progress as the closing night film of CPH:DOX. A Danish-American co-production, it blends concert footage and behind-the-scenes footage to create an affecting portrait of Antony and his team's artistry and camaraderie. Antony (right) and Atlas (second from left) were on hand for the screening, which followed the festivals' awards ceremony.

James Franco was also at the Austin Film Festival this weekend for the premiere of "Sal," a film he wrote, directed and starred in. He was joined by Val Lauren (who plays Sal Mineo in the film). Franco also took some time to check out other films at the festival and partake in some panels during the Conference. [Photo by Jake Plunkett]

Johnny Depp on the red carpet for the Austin Film Festival premiere of "The Rum Diary" at the Paramount Theater on Friday, October 21. Depp, who did a Q&A after the screening with director Bruce Robinson, was also on hand at the event to receive the festival's inaugural Extraordinary Contribution to Film Acting Award at the Awards Luncheon on Saturday. At the luncheon, he presented the Distinguished Screenwriter Award to Caroline Thompson ("Edward Scissorhands, "The Nightmare Before Christmas"). [Photo by Jack Plunkett]

Though reportedly booed as she entered the theater, Madonna appeared in good spirits for the photo call of her "W.E.," which made its UK premiere last night at the BFI London Film Festival. Madonna struck a pose with (from left) actors Richard Coyle, James D'Arcy, Andrea Riseborough, Laurence Fox and Katie McGrath at Empire Leicester Square before the film's screening. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images For The BFI.

Though set in New York, there's no mistaking Steve McQueen's "Shame" as a largely British entity. Collectively starring, written and directed by three Brits and an Irishman, the film made its UK debut at the 55th BFI London Film Festival this weekend, and McQueen and Fassbender (pictured) were in attendance. [Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images For The BFI].

Actor Tom Cullen, director Andrew Haigh, producer Tristan Goligher and actor Chris New attended the UK premiere of "Weekend" this weekend at the 55th BFI London Film Festival. The film - already released in the U.S. - is opening November 4th in its native UK. [Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images For The BFI]

Actress Vanessa Redgrave, Jon Snow, actor Brian Cox and actor/director Ralph Fiennes attended the "Coriolanus" premiere during the 55th BFI London Film Festival this weekend. It marked the UK debut of the film, which is being released Stateside by The Weinstein Company this December. [Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images For The BFI].

In a reunion of "The Messenger," actors Woody Harrelson (right) and Ben Foster (left) joined director Oren Moverman to celebrate their second film together, "Rampart." The film was screening as part of the 55th BFI London Film Festival, where it premiered over the weekend. [Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images For The BFI]

Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme ("Silence of the Lambs") dropped down in New Orleans to screen his New Orleans-set documentary "I'm Carolyn Parker: The Good, The Mad, and The Beautiful," alongside Parker at the New Orleans Film Festival. The film follows Parker, a New Orleans Lower 9th Ward resident, who was one of the last to leave her neighborhood before Hurricane Katrina and one of the first to return to her flood-devastated community. Parker turned down attending the Venice and Toronto film festivals, so this marked her first time appearing in support of the doc. She was joined onstage by her daughter and producer Daniel Wolff.