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Films on the Green Opens with "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies"
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- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 11:14
- Written by David D'Arcy
I and many others knew French actor Jean Dujardin of the Oscar-winning The Artist when he could speak. And you can know him, too, in New York City's Central Park this week. You can even hear him sing.
As part of Films on the Green Festival, a program of free French films shown in various parks throughout the summer, The Cultural Services of the French Embassy are showing OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, Friday, June 1, 2012, at 8:30 pm. The screening is free, open to the public in the Park south of 79th Street and 5th Avenue.
To find out about the other films in the series and complete details, check out frenchculture.org and look for Films on the Green.
Brooklyn FF's 8th Annual Kids Film Festival 2012
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 18:55
- Written by Joanne Choi
Starting Saturday, June 2nd - 10th, 2012, at IndieScreen in Williamsburg, the 8th Annual Kids Film Festival -- produced by the Brooklyn Film Festival -- launches with various screenings of children’s films. This kids film fest promotes children’s filmmakers and teach children about moviemaking.
This year’s program is themed DECOY and is geared towards audience of all ages (rated “G” films).
New York Japan Cinefest Shorts at Asia Society
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 May 2012 15:51
- Written by Renzo Adler
On June 8, 2012, the Asia Society (725 Park Ave, NYC), in conjunction with Mar Creation, Inc. will be presenting the New York Japan Cinefest: Short Film Program. Seven award winning shorts from some of Japan’s newest directors will be presenting shorts spanning animation, drama, historical fiction, and documentary story telling. A
Mountainfilm in Telluride's 34th Annual Festival 2012
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 17:46
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Opening Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28 2012, Mountainfilm in Telluride will host its 34th annual festival in Telluride, Colorado with over 70 films for screening along with various attendees ranging from scientists, artists, writers, adventurers and filmmakers.
This year’s films deals with the reality of humanity, the environment, culture and societal issues.
<p >Established in 1979, Mountainfilm in Telluride is dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about environments, cultures, issues and adventures. Working at the nexus of filmmaking and action, its flagship program is the legendary Mountainfilm Festival — a one-of-a-kind combination of films, conversations and inspiration.
