http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/film-festival 2008-07-26T02:19:18Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42057-tricontinental-film-festival-2008-promo 2008-07-26T02:19:18Z Breakthrough <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q0e30cBYmm0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q0e30cBYmm0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/42057-tricontinental-film-festival-2008-promo"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/47459" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Breakthrough is proud to announce the films and dates for the fourth annual Tri Continental Film Festival, 2008.</p> <p>Tri Continental began in Latin America in 2002, in Africa in 2003 and in Asia in 2004, and has since become the primary platform for human rights cinema from the three continents that form part of the global South.</p> <p>This year, the festival attempts to bring to the fore untold stories from the past, from the depths of our memory, stories that might have been history if they were told.</p> <p>The Tri Continental film fest will tour India in January and February 2008. Films selected for the festival are judged by a jury including filmmakers, film critics and scholars as well as artists. During the course of the year, films from the festival are also screened at universities, cultural institutions, among practitioners of human rights, citizens' groups as well as general audiences. <br />films and schedules are here: <a href="http://breakthrough.tv/event_details.asp?eventid=216&amp;id=4">breakthrough.tv</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/42057-tricontinental-film-festival-2008-promo">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42056-breakthrough-interview-micha-peled-director-china-blue 2008-07-26T02:19:18Z Breakthrough <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RGxbCnLvE6Y&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RGxbCnLvE6Y&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/42056-breakthrough-interview-micha-peled-director-china-blue"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/47458" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Breakthrough: Anuja Ghosalkar, curator of the TrContinental Film Festival interviews Micha Peled, director of "China Blue" (China/USA | 86 mins | 2005 | Mandarin with English subtitles <br />Category - Triumph of the Will <br />INDIA PREMIERE)</p> </div> <a href="/blog/42056-breakthrough-interview-micha-peled-director-china-blue">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/40782-marxism-2007-nick-broomfield-ghosts-q-a 2008-07-26T02:21:36Z adycousins <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6IIPUj0Yfbo&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6IIPUj0Yfbo&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/40782-marxism-2007-nick-broomfield-ghosts-q-a"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/45992" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>http://www.marxismfestival.org.uk/</p> </div> <a href="/blog/40782-marxism-2007-nick-broomfield-ghosts-q-a">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/40646-the-fabulous-picture-show-mongol-31-may-08-part-1 2008-06-06T04:40:20Z aljazeera <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2yMQw4YsPf8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2yMQw4YsPf8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/40646-the-fabulous-picture-show-mongol-31-may-08-part-1"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/45845" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Filmmaker Sergei Bodrov illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/40646-the-fabulous-picture-show-mongol-31-may-08-part-1">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39724-california-online-film-festival 2008-07-26T02:25:56Z Crushed Planet <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wXOeECu1pcQ&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wXOeECu1pcQ&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/39724-california-online-film-festival"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/44840" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Submit your work!</p> </div> <a href="/blog/39724-california-online-film-festival">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/34087--5000-in-prizes-war-on-war-sam-harris-music-video-contest 2008-06-13T12:39:37Z SamHarris <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SI6CflH36ws&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SI6CflH36ws&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/34087--5000-in-prizes-war-on-war-sam-harris-music-video-contest"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/37202" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>► <a href="http://www.WarOnWar.INFO">www.WarOnWar.INFO</a> </p> <p>Sam Harris WAR ON WAR Music Video Contest has started!</p> <p>Simply make a music video to the song "War On War"! </p> <p>Get the FREE MP3 to listen or simply add to your iPod at: <a href="http://www.WarOnWar.INFO">www.WarOnWar.INFO</a> </p> <p>Official WAR ON WAR YouTube GROUP!: <br />http://www.youtube.com/group/waronwar</p> <p>A Message from the Artist, Sam Harris:</p> <p>I am very excited to launch the debut of "War On War", the first song from my upcoming cd entitled "Free". It is my gift to you as a free MP3. I hope it inspires you to join us in the War On War Video Contest.</p> <p>With the W.O.W. Video Contest, we invite you to express your vision and creativity -- your passion, frustration and truth -- by creating a music video edited to my song. For details, visit <a href="http://waronwar.info">waronwar.info</a> </p> <p>You do not have to be a professional filmmaker! I hope that all levels of experience and all ages will enter to share their singular inspiration and perspective. It is my dream that these music videos will reflect all of us. It is my hope that participation in this movement is about more than prizes - it's about being a part of a wave of empowerment. It is the modern day sit-in. The 21st Century march. Raising our voices in protest is the single most American patriot act we can exercise. And it is a new day with new ways of protesting -- YouTube is a powerful and viable platform for that right. Join us for the sake of joining us!</p> <p>I look forward to your creations!</p> <p>Peace, <br />Sam Harris</p> <p>► ► ► Over $5000 in cash and prizes!... </p> <p>► FIRST PLACE WINNER:</p> <p>$1000 CASH <br />iClone 2 Studio 3D Real-time Filmmaker <br />iClone Extreme Elements Expansion Pack <br />iClone Working Fashion Theme Pack, Modern City Series <br />iClone Clone Cloth, for Essential Human <br />iClone Natural Human Base, The Fine-Art of Avatar Anatomy <br />iClone World Wilderness Collection <br />Crazy Talk 5 <br />Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 11 <br />Chroma Key Green Screen Backdrop <br />HFX Bonus Pack, Hollywood FX volume 1 <br />HFX Bonus Pack, Hollywood FX volume 2 <br />Pinnacle Video Transfer <br />CyberLink DVD Suite 6 Ultra <br />Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 <br />Nero 8 Ultra Edition <br />NTI Backup Now 5 Advanced Edition <br />CyberLink YouCam <br />NTI Ripper 2 Suite <br />Verbatim Digital Vinyl Disc 10 Pack <br />Verbatim Digital Movie DVD+R 3 Pack <br />The Nation - Magazine - One Year Subscription <br />The Nation - George W. Alfred E. Newman Bush - Poster <br />The Nation - Perspectives - Book <br />Sam Harris - Standard Time/Different Stages CD <br />Sam Harris - SIGNED Standard Time/Different Stages -- Poster <br />Sam Harris - Revival CD <br />Sam Harris - Revival -- Poster <br />Sam Harris - Always CD <br />Sam Harris - On This Night CD <br />Sam Harris - FREE (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD, 6/08, Signed) <br />NOTE: Your music video will appear on this DVD as the official winner of the Sam Harris music video for War On War contest, and may be featured in other various media. </p> <p>* You'll receive a personal phone call from Sam alerting you that you have won! The phone call will be recorded as an introduction to a web cam chat with you (not required) that will be featured as an episode of Sam's FRIEND FRIDAY series, on Friday July 4, 2008. </p> <p>► SECOND PLACE WINNER: </p> <p>$500 CASH! <br />Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 11 <br />Chroma Key Green Screen Backdrop <br />HFX Bonus Pack, Hollywood FX volume 1 <br />HFX Bonus Pack, Hollywood FX volume 2 <br />CyberLink DVD Suite 6 Ultra <br />Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 <br />Nero 8 Ultra Edition <br />CyberLink YouCam <br />NTI Ripper 2 Suite <br />NTI Shadow Backup <br />The Nation - Magazine - One Year Subscription <br />The Nation - Perspectives - Book <br />Sam Harris - Standard Time/Different Stages CD <br />Sam Harris - SIGNED Standard Time/Different Stages -- Poster <br />Sam Harris - Revival CD <br />Sam Harris - Always CD <br />Sam Harris - On This Night CD <br />Sam Harris - FREE (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD, 6/08, Signed) <br />NOTE: Your music video will appear on this DVD as a bonus feature and may also be featured in other various media! </p> <p>► THIRD PLACE WINNER:</p> <p>$250 CASH! <br />Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Plus <br />Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 <br />CyberLink YouCam <br />NTI Ripper 2 Suite <br />The Nation - Magazine - One Year Subscription <br />Sam Harris - Standard Time/Different Stages CD <br />Sam Harris - Revival CD <br />Sam Harris - Always CD <br />Sam Harris - On This Night CD <br />Sam Harris - FREE (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD, 6/08, Signed) <br />NOTE: Your music video will appear on this DVD as a bonus feature and may also be featured in other various media! </p> <p>► HONORABLE MENTION: </p> <p>Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus <br />CyberLink YouCam <br />Sam Harris - Standard Time/Different Stages CD <br />Sam Harris - Revival CD <br />Sam Harris - Always CD <br />Sam Harris - On This Night CD <br />Sam Harris - FREE (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD, 6/08, Signed)</p> <p>FULL DETAILS AT:</p> <p>http://www.WarOnWar.INFO</p> <p>http://www.samharris.com/waronwar</p> <p>Official WAR ON WAR YouTube GROUP!: <br />http://www.youtube.com/group/waronwar</p> <p>-</p> </div> <a href="/blog/34087--5000-in-prizes-war-on-war-sam-harris-music-video-contest">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/32692-chicago-short-comedy-film-fest-opening-2006 2008-07-26T02:24:00Z sdelahoyde <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QS5_onBldyM&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QS5_onBldyM&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/32692-chicago-short-comedy-film-fest-opening-2006"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/35421" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>The promo/festival opening I shot for the 2006 Chicago Short Comedy Film Festival, featuring Adam Witt and a cast of dozens.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/32692-chicago-short-comedy-film-fest-opening-2006">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/22535-opportunity-to-cover-largest-environmental-film-festival-in-usa-in-january 2008-01-12T20:45:23Z curtislwalker <div class="post_content"> <p><p>Here is a possible opportunity for folks in Northern California to cover a apparent worthwhile event and would likely get some really good video interviews (and I am not associated in any way with this event--other than may attend). </p><p>130 movies at environmental film festival </p><p>By Laura Brown, laurab@theunion.com</p><blockquote><p>Tickets for the 6th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival are available just in time for Christmas. </p><p>The Nevada City event benefiting the Yuba River is being billed as the largest environmental film festival in the country, surpassing Telluride Film Festival in the number of environmental films shown. There will be 130 films shown this year with several world and state premieres. </p><p>A variety of tickets cater to a wide range in film viewing appetites and budgets. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a great Christmas gift,&rdquo; said Janet Cohen, event coordinator. </p><p>The event will take place Jan. 11-13 and fuels the economy during a lean time by filling restaurants and local hotels. </p><p>To view the schedule of films and to purchase tickets online, visit <a href="http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/">www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org</a>. </p></blockquote></p> </div> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/18901-robert-will-be-the-keynote-speaker-tomorrow-in-los-angeles-film-festival 2008-01-12T20:35:32Z jessehaff <div class="post_content"> <p><p>Robert will be the keynote speaker tomorrow, Friday November 16th, at the <a href="http://altfilmfest.com/">Alt-Film Festival</a> at Borders Books in Westwood. The festival starts at 7:30pm. Other speakers include award-winning filmmakers and directors such as James Spooner, Matt Pizzolo, Joanna Angel, Esther Bell and Curt Johnson. Please check the <a href="http://altfilmfest.com/">Alt-Film Festival website</a> for more information.</p></p> </div> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/6911-the-fabulous-picture-show-when-darkness-falls-part-2 2008-07-25T02:30:29Z aljazeera <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VPcVGb7Ckvg&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VPcVGb7Ckvg&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/6911-the-fabulous-picture-show-when-darkness-falls-part-2"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/6191" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>A film which portrays three brutal stories of violence, power and fear and Martin Scorsese and the Cannes Film winners</p> </div> <a href="/blog/6911-the-fabulous-picture-show-when-darkness-falls-part-2">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/857-iraq-for-sale-to-be-shown-at-revelation-film-festival 2008-01-12T19:58:00Z jessehaff <div class="post_content"> <p>We're pleased to announce that <a href="http://iraqforsale.org">Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers</a> will have two screenings at the <a href="http://revelationfilmfest.org/">Revelation Perth International Film Festival</a> in Perth, Australia in July. The first screening will occur on Wednesday July 18th at the Luna Cinema SX (13th Essex Street, Fremantle) at 9pm. The second screening will be on Sunday July 22nd at the Luna Cinema Leederville (155 Oxford Street, Leederville) at 7pm. Please go to the <a href="http://revelationfilmfest.org/">Revelation Film Festival web site</a> for more details.</p> </div>