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Producers on the Move 2017: why bother with them?

Young(ish) producers at the Cannes Film Festival European Film Promotion (EFP) just announced 20 up-and-coming producers selected for the 18th edition of EFP’s networking...

UK Film Centre opens at Cannes 2017

British film and the Next hub keep film-makers up-to-date at Cannes 2017 For the past ten years, I have been saying that the...

Midemlab 2017 finalists are announced

Which music tech startup will revolutionize the music business? Midemlab is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The fascinating showcase of new music tech...

Cheap flights to Toulon: are they worth it?

UK to Toulon to Cannes I just received news that the airport at Toulon is promoting return flights from the UK for as little...

Pan-African Film Festival 2017 to kick off April 5

Pan-African festival to focus on “USA: Yesterday and Tomorrow” The 14th edition of the International Festival of Pan African film (FIFP) will kick off...

Monica Bellucci to MC the Cannes festival

Italian actress to open Cannes for second time The Italian actress Monica Bellucci will MC the opening and closing of the 70th Cannes Film...

Stagelink expands into US following new funding

MIDEMLAB 2016 winner sets ambitious growth plan Stagelink, the German startup that won the 2016 Midemlab award for “Marketing, Social Engagement & Monetisation Solutions“,...

Break the Floor announces jury for March 4 in Cannes

cannes Annual breakdance contest promises stellar show The judges and DJs for the upcoming Break the Floor (BTF) breakdance contest in Cannes (March 4...

Midemlab announces jury, calls for submissions

Music startup contest celebrates 10 years Midemlab has quite a reputation to live up to. Part of the MIDEM music trade fair (in...

Werner Herzog to receive Quinzaine award

Germany’s iconic director Werner Herzog will be awarded a Carrosse d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The award comes from France’s Société des...