Insights by Jasmina Nevada

Last night the Savoy in Dublin, the venue for the Opening Night of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, was attended by a full house for the Opening Gala film 'Broken'. Actors Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy, Director Rufus Norris,  (known as a theater director- Cabaret, before adapting to screen with debt short film  King Bastard  ) writer Mark O'Rowe and producers Dixie Linder, Tally Gardner, and Nick Marston were at the screening. Tim Roth received a Volta award from Cillian Murphy ( Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises)  who spent some minutes explaining how wonderful it was working on the film and with the legendary Tim Roth himself. This award celebrated some of Roth's roles in some of the most iconic films of his three decade career, in films such as Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction. On the red carpet, I chatted with Rufus Norris, who explained the difficulties in finding funding for the film. Cillian Murphy spoke passionately about the film and only...

Director, Bart Layton and producer Dimitri Doganis, won the BAFTA award 2013 last night in London, for an outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or producer. The Imposter” is a documentary film of a difference, rather than a factual documentary, a a true story dramatically told, still maintaining the documentary elements. Made by a talented and experienced team who bypass the boundaries in terms of film making or controversial issues to bring a fascinating topic to screen. British director Bart Layton tells the true story of soemone who steals an identity to create a life, via a unique cinematic language which combines stylistic (including Film Noir) and documentary elements. The film centers on the true facts of the disappearance of a 13 year old boy in 1994, Nicolas Barclay from San Antonio, Texas, he was ‘discovered' and found alive three and a half years later in southern Spain, with a tale of kidnap and torture. His family is elated, overcome with emoti...

L.A, I TALIA ’S NEWEST AND HIGHEST HONOR WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE FESTIVAL’S OPENING NIGHT CEREMONIES ON FEBRUARY 17TH  Chinese Theater, Hollywood, Los Angeles. Academy Award -winning actor Al Pacino will be the  recipient of the inaugural JACK VALENTI - L.A., ITALIA LEGEND AWARD,  by noted Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmuller, honorary chairman of the  Istituto Capri nel Mondo, the  governing body of the Los Angeles, Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Fest . Named in memory of longtime  MPAA president Jack Valenti, it is the festival’s highest honor and it will be given annually to an outstanding Italian-American who has made major contributions to the global motion picture industry. Valenti’s daughter Courtenay, executive vice president of production for WarnerBros. Pictures, will  present the award to Pacino on February 17 th  during the festival’s opening night ceremonies at the  ChineseTheatre in Hollywood...

The early bird catches the worm, or so to speak? Filmmakers take attention, note and take action now ! Early submissions to a great Film Festival.  Whether you are an established filmmaker looking to submit something different from the usual, or a budding filmmaker with aspirations, ambition and drive, look no further - below The organizers are now accepting submissions for the 9 th  annual  HollyShortsFilm Festival  (HSFF),which takes place on  August15-25  at the historic and newly renamed TCL Chinese Theatre (Formerly known as Grauman’s) in Hollywood.  Filmmakers can take advantage of Friday’s early bird submission deadline now by submitting their short film projects at:  www.hollyshorts.com  or at  https://www.withoutabox.com/login/4655 .  The announcement was made today by festival co-founders and co-directors Daniel Sol and Theo Dumont. Twice ranked by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the Top Fe...

Directed & Written by Jim Hemphill Producers Daniel Farrands, Thommy Hutson Cast- Lea Thompson, John Shea, Danielle Harris, Keri Lynn Pratt  Q& A session after the screening some questions from myself Jasmina Nevada. This film centers on a divorced couple who meet up and have a long conversation on the eve of their daughter's wedding and discover that there are still plenty of unresolved issues with their relationship... (Audience member) -What was it like working with Jim Hemphill ? (John Shea) This was an amazing accomplishment Jimmy wrote the script and we were going through the timeline and this is a road wrecker. This film is from page to screen in 2 years. Jimmy wrote this film, raised the money shot edited it did all the stuff. That is a miracle as most films take longer (John Shea) I loved working with Jimmy (Jim Hemphill) (Lea Thompson) Jimmy had this really strong vision when I read the script and I was like rea...