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AFI FEST 2014  presented by Audi, a program of the American Film Institute, announced the films that will be  featured during this years Film Festival which takes place November 6th to 13th November 2013 in the categories of New Auteurs, Shorts and American Independents.  The New Auteurs and Shorts sections both showcase filmmakers from around the world; the New  Auteurs section highlights first and second-time feature film directors and the Shorts selections  represent diverse and varied international perspectives. The Shorts program this year features a full  program of animated films in addition to a program of midnight shorts.  Both sections are juried and  are available for the Grand Jury Awards. This year's New Auteurs jury features Alonso Duralde  (The Wrap and The Advocate), Tim Grierson (Screen International), Eric Kohn (IndieWire) and  Anne Thompson (Thompson on Hollywood). The Shorts jury features Kahlil Joseph (film...

Lost Property, a short film, showcasing young talent from the Cappabue National School in Bantry, County Cork, was selected as part of the New Irish Shorts Section - Way out West at the 25th Anniversary of the Galway Film Fleadh 2013 (Film Festival) in the west of Ireland. This film was part of many film projects in schools to encourage children to be inspired and develop an interest in the film industry. Its premiere was on April 19th, at Cinemax in Bantry, Cork, Ireland, was attended by special guests Lord David Putnam and his wife, together with an honorary Oscar for the drama teacher and Schools Completion Programme co-ordinator Victor Hayes, who has shared his knowledge and experience in film with this and many schools over the years. Since that premiere the film has gone from strength to strength, winning the first prize at the Galway Junior Film Fleadh ( Film Festival ) as well as being in the REC Youth Film Festival in Berlin. The film contains only child actors fro...

Love at First Sight, a short film which screened at this years 25th Anniversary of the Galway Film Fleadh, (Film Festival)  in Galway in the west of Ireland, as part of the New Irish Shorts - Way out West section.  The Film Festival took place between 9-14th July 2013. The short film was based on one simple theme close to everyone's heart - love.  Love in its purest form, where a schoolboy finally sees the girl of his dreams, passes her everyday, has a locker near to hers and wonders how he can overcome the obstacles in his path, to get to know and conquer the girl of his dreams.  The film had no dialogue and effective communication was achieved through emotional and  physical language, and dialogue was replaced by using and effective set of notes between the two main characters to communicate and show their feelings, and overcome the barriers to achieve the goal of the film Already a Winner of Intermediate Film Makers Showcase Award at 2012 Jun...

Actors in LA! Are you looking for something different from the norm? Something that encompasses your aspirations and growing accomplishments as an actor in the film world, expanding into the filmmaking process.....with a view to the process, realities of actually making your own films.....lets not forget of course, actually doing the aforesaid, not just a dream of the future. Just the ticket is right here! For Actors by Actors (F.A.B.A) provides just that. www.ForActorsByActors.com   Friday 26th April's event is open to all to find out more about F.A.B.A and the Hollyshorts Film Festival http://hollyshorts.com/  , including a Red carpet reception at 6pm, open bar, and a evening of  film screenings created by members of F.A.B.A. Reserve your spot at  http://hollyshortsatshowbizapr26.eventbrite.com/ I was lucky enough to have a quick chat with Company Founder, Actor, Director Alex Feldman   http://foractorsbyactors.wordpress.com/our-faculty/alex-fe...