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Louisiana International Film Festival Lines Up Promising Commencement
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 18:49
- Written by Matt Oakes
This year’s inaugural Louisiana International Film Festival (LIFF) has a triple-pronged set of conditions for the films which will play during the four day festival, running April 18-21: Francophilia, environmentalism and music. However eclectic these prerequisites may be, they cut to the heart of the swamp lands of Louisiana.
Rooftop Films Summer Series Blooms With Cinema
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 15:18
- Written by Renzo Adler
Ah, the warmer months; when a young person’s fancy turns to love of film fests. Running every weekend from May 10, 2013 to August 18, the Rooftop Films 17th Annual Summer Series at the Open Road Rooftop (350 Grand St, NYC) combines a pleasant and casual atmosphere with some unique new films.
Latino Film Comes to Life at Havana Film Festival New York
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- Published on Friday, 12 April 2013 20:08
- Written by Matt Oakes
Bringing films from the Latino world to the heart of New York, the Havana Film Festival New York will show 45 films from April 12-19 including 3 world premieres, five US premieres, and 28 New York premieres. Including features from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Spain, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the U.S, 19 films will compete for the coveted Havana Star Prize.
Breaking New Ground at The 46th WorldFest-Houston Intl Film Festival
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- Published on Monday, 08 April 2013 17:45
- Written by Matt Oakes
Discovery is an unassuming process at WorldFest-Houston International Film and Video Festival, a haven for indie films the world over. With over 50 films, 100 shorts, and 9 world premieres this year alone, this sun-scortched festival will play out over ten days, April 12-21, at the AMC Studio 30.
In it's reputable past, the WorldFest-Houston has been responsible for discovering some of the biggest names still working in the film industry today- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ang Lee, Francis Ford Coppola, the Coen Brothers and countless others. With approximately 550 independent filmmakers in attendance, when they say that the next auteur could be out in the crowd, they really means it.
