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Antalya/Eurasia Film Fests

10/12/07
Comedies and melodramas are what Turkish auds want to see. And most of all, they want to see Turkish comedies and melodramas.

Inside London

10/12/07
Even in the most amicable divorce, there's always one party that's more eager to get out than the other.
• United Intl. Pictures divorce done right

Rome Film Festival

10/12/07
Can the Rome Film Festival become a driver for the Italian film industry and also give European cinema a boost?

Asian Film Leaders Report '07

10/4/07
Asian filmmakers leading the charge and making an impact on the local and international film scenes.

Euros at Pusan

10/4/07
The EFP will now be filling new direct flight service from Munich to Pusan with its biggest contingent ever.
• Europe sends record 60 films to Pusan

Asian Filmmaker of the Year: Edward Yang

10/3/07
The final resting place of Edward Yang is in the celebrated Pierce Bros. cemetery in Westwood, Calif.
• Edward Yang was rebel of New Wave

Middle East Intl. Film Festival

10/3/07
Film execs are eagerly awaiting Abu Dhabi's inaugural Middle East Intl. Film Fest, set to unspool Oct. 14-19.
• Middle East fest makes desert debut

Spotlight: New York Film Fests

9/27/07
Richard Pena can tick off the double features he saw as a child as if the movies were still showing downtown.
• NY Fest chairman changes landscape

Spotlight: Catalonia and Sitges Film Festival

9/26/07
The Catalan co-production boom remains a case apart, reflecting second-phase growth in a young movie industry.
• Catalonia's co-productions thriving

Swiss Cinema and Zurich Film Festival

9/21/07
Swiss helmers have a difficult time getting films made at home.
• Swiss filmmakers face steep climb

Spotlight: Spain and San Sebastian Film Festival

9/19/07
A decade ago, few Spanish directors ventured abroad.
• Spanish filmmakers venture abroad

Spotlight: Brazil/Rio Film Festival

9/12/07
With the fifth-largest population and territory in the world, Brazil is often referred to as the country of the future.
• Brazil's television revenues roll

Toronto International Film Festival

9/5/07
Film companies are entering the 32nd Toronto Film Festival with fat wallets.
• Shoppers head to Toronto

Fall Film Fests

8/24/07
Big changes require new survival techniques to work the autumn movie circuit.
• A look at the season's film festivals

Locarno Film Festival

7/25/07
Locarno is letting its hair down for its 60th jamboree -- and Hollywood is providing a lot of the fun.
• Locarno invites Hollywood to 60th party

Montreal Comedy Festival

7/12/07
With Aspen's yukfest in limbo, Canada's big event isn't going to change its act.
• Just for Laughs a diverse mix
• Festival at a crossroads

Thailand/Bangkok Intl. Film Festival

7/12/07
Thai film pros keep their fingers crossed for the new Film Act.
• Bangkok festival's future uncertain

Outfest 25th Anniversary

7/11/07
In its 25th year, it's hard to imagine Outfest as anything less than a local institution.
• Event celebrates anniversary
• Outfest, UCLA partner to preserve legacy

Central Europe/Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival

6/22/07
Romania may be the European country with the least number of films being produced each year, but who cares if two out of those six annual productions win top gongs on the fest circuit?

6/21/07
Based for the second year in Westwood, the Los Angeles Film Festival is taking over the college enclave in a bigger way. The fest footprint will spread and be more robust on Westwood's streets.

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