Italy’s Nanni Moretto to preside the Cannes jury
Italian director and actor (and Palme winner) Nanni Moretti will preside over the jury of the Cannes Film Festival 2012, the 65th edition of the event in Cannes. Why Moretti, a spirited and occasionally controversial director? “When we decided to put ‘Ecce Bombo’ – a super 8 film – into Competition when I first arrived [...]
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Cindy Gallop to “blow shit up” at MIPcube?
Former US President of creative agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty and CEO of IfWeRanTheWorld.com Cindy Gallop is the first confirmed speaker at MIPCube, the hothouse for new “disruptive” projects at MIPTV next year. For the second time, the TV start-up competition will see companies from around the world pitch innovative business plans and prototypes to a [...]
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Hotel Colette: Cannes newest 4-star hotel
Although things move at a slow pace in Cannes hotels, things are definitely changing for the better. The news this week is that the Hotel Colette has been rated four stars. The hotel located almost opposite the railway station has now become a stylish and friendly place to stay for people that like great location. [...]
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Attending the Cannes 2012 festival for free
Every year, the Cannes Film festival becomes the n° 1 destination for movie fans and tourists. Inevitably, the prices shoot up. But there are ways of getting tot eh festival for free and enjoying loads of VIP treatment, red-carpet screenings and other goodies. In the run-up to the Cannes Film festival, I’ll be detailing all [...]
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Special rates and events for students at Midem
New this year: Midem 2012 has opened its doors to students that want to work in the music business. The Midem academy consists of 14 courses in entrepreneurship, new business models and marketing. High-profile experts will engage the audience, share their knowledge and provide practical advice that students can apply immediately. The comprehensive training programme [...]
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Italy’s Nanni Moretto to preside the Cannes jury
Italian director and actor (and Palme winner) Nanni Moretti will preside over the jury of the Cannes Film Festival 2012, the 65th edition of the event in Cannes. Why Moretti, a spirited and occasionally controversial director? “When we decided to put ‘Ecce Bombo’ – a super 8 film – into Competition when I first arrived [...]
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6th Cannes airshow coincides with 100th anniversary of Cannes airport
This might comes as news to some people, but Cannes actually has its own airport at Cannes Mandelieu. The strip is mostly used by charter and private jets, providing a more comfortable arrival for people that can afford it. Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, LFMD, is now the second most frequented business airport in France and among the [...]
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Hotel Colette: Cannes newest 4-star hotel
Although things move at a slow pace in Cannes hotels, things are definitely changing for the better. The news this week is that the Hotel Colette has been rated four stars. The hotel located almost opposite the railway station has now become a stylish and friendly place to stay for people that like great location. [...]
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Italy’s Nanni Moretto to preside the Cannes jury
Italian director and actor (and Palme winner) Nanni Moretti will preside over the jury of the Cannes Film Festival 2012, the 65th edition of the event in Cannes. Why Moretti, a spirited and occasionally controversial director? “When we decided to put ‘Ecce Bombo’ – a super 8 film – into Competition when I first arrived [...]
Cindy Gallop to “blow shit up” at MIPcube?
Former US President of creative agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty and CEO of IfWeRanTheWorld.com Cindy Gallop is the first confirmed speaker at MIPCube, the hothouse for new “disruptive” projects at MIPTV next year. For the second time, the TV start-up competition will see companies from around the world pitch innovative business plans and prototypes to a [...]
Attending the Cannes 2012 festival for free
Every year, the Cannes Film festival becomes the n° 1 destination for movie fans and tourists. Inevitably, the prices shoot up. But there are ways of getting tot eh festival for free and enjoying loads of VIP treatment, red-carpet screenings and other goodies. In the run-up to the Cannes Film festival, I’ll be detailing all [...]
6th Cannes airshow coincides with 100th anniversary of Cannes airport
This might comes as news to some people, but Cannes actually has its own airport at Cannes Mandelieu. The strip is mostly used by charter and private jets, providing a more comfortable arrival for people that can afford it. Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, LFMD, is now the second most frequented business airport in France and among the [...]
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Special rates and events for students at Midem
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