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Rights Round Up AFM 2011 Day 1

“Beyond The Moonwalk” Gets a Dance Partner

This project is one of our faves.

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

By Guest Blogger Peter Belsito

Women to Watch: Nancy Gerstman U.S. Distributor

by Guest Blogger Peter Belsito

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

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 th...

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

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 sce...

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

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

Gun Hill Road

I am finally catching up with some of what I missed at Sundance -- just in time for Cannes!. This one I had heard about from a acting school colleague of Rashaad before Sundance was announced. Now I have finally seen the film! Wow! It is so strong and uncompromising, I actually had a tough time staying with these characters, so strongly into their own world were they. The realism of their characters, flaws and strengths, the realism of those rough South Bronx streets, the grittiness and proximity were palpable. This film will remain with me for a long time to come. Esai Morales and Judy Reyes were great. And the young man...who is he?...

New Film from South Africa - Tipped for the Fall Festivals

This film is so new even IMDb has not yet listed it. The film should have a rough cut ready by mid July and is aiming to premier at the forthcoming international film festivals. Principal photography of the psychological thriller Retribution was completed in June 2010. The film is the theatrical d...