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14th Annual Long Island Film Expo
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 July 2011 05:00
- Written by Kevin Filipski
Now in its 14th season, the Long Island International Film Expo, running from July 7 - 14, 2011, showcases independent films from around the world.
With 2011 declared the "year of the documentary," it’s no surprise that so many non-fiction features and shorts are part of this year’s slate.
The opening night feature (not a documentary) is a trenchant exploration of the Bosnian war’s atrocities. As If I Am Not There is based on Bosnian author Slavenka Drakulic’s shattering novel known as S.--A Story about the Balkans in America, itself based on stories of women who were raped and abused by Serbian captors.
Juanita Wilson’s film follows the novel closely, except placing events in chronological order, so what one knows at the beginning of the book about Samira -- a young teacher from Sarajevo who is subjected to the most inhumane treatment until she is finally freed when the war ends -- is shown in the film only at the end.
Japan Cuts 2011
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 July 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
The 5th annual Japan Cuts 2011: The New York Festival of Contemporary Japanese 
Cinema runs July 7 - 22, 2011 at Japan Society in Manhattan, New York City.
The World’s Largest Contemporary Japanese Film Festival displays the "diversity and vitality of one of the most exciting world cinemas, and ranging from refined, high-concept art house titles to popular and grindhouse genre movies." Ten of the films are co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), and all but one of the festival‛s films are US premieres.
Japan Society’s chief film programmer and curator of the 2011 festival, Samuel Jamier, notes: "In light of the tragic events following the March 11 earthquake in Japan, this fifth edition of Japan Cuts shows the resilience and vibrancy of one of the longest-standing film industries.
This Summer, EPIX Movie Free-for-All Runs in NYC Boroughs
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- Published on Friday, 01 July 2011 11:02
- Written by Brad Balfour
Working with New York based non-profit festival producer Rooftop Films, EPIX is 
partnering with several local organizations to offer free outdoor movie screenings to more communities throughout the City, adding more and bigger movies.
The multiplatform premium service available on television, online and on mobile devices is expands to this new set of screens this summer, 2011, at outdoor venues throughout NYC including Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn under the banner of EPIX Free-forAll.
Over 30 new release and classic films will be screened at the four venues, beginning June 30 and running through September 12, 2011.
Galway Film Fleadh 2011
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 10:00
- Written by L E Shannon
Galway Film Fleadh runs July 5 - 10, 2011 at Galway Film Fair, Galway Omniplex and 
Townhall Theatre, located around Galway, Ireland.
The Galway Film Fleadh returns for its 23rd year to continue its goal of bringing together audiences and filmmakers in an intimate environment to share the wonder of cinema. The Fleadh’s diverse audience includes the general cinema going public, film buffs, student filmmakers, industry professionals and invited guests.
A Cinemobile, a state-of-the-art 100-seat mobile theater, is also presenting Fleadh films at various locations in the County.
