CANNES '08 | Fri PM Roundup

indieWIRE offers a select take of Cannes 2008 news around the world.

STRAIGHT TO THE (MARKETING) HEART
A giant billboard outside of the Grand Hotel forces many passers-by to stop and think. (Variety)

WHERE WORLDS COLLIDE
A survey of how the festival and Cannes the town can differ in many different ways.(The Guardian)

BEACH FARE
The sole part of the festival open to the public, this year's Cannes Classics will screen Warner Bro.'s classics to celebrate the studio's 85th anniversary. (Hollywood Reporter)

HUNGER STRIKE
A review of the controversial prison film, "Hunger," which premiered today at Cannes. (The Guardian)

Get the latest from the 2008 Cannes Film Festival in indieWIRE's special section. 
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CANNES '08 | Fri AM Roundup

indieWIRE offers a select take of Cannes 2008 news around the world.

CANNES DAY 1 & 2 FILMS
A quick review of the festival's films from the first few days, and a look at Ari Folman's doc which collides animation and real memories into a head-on crash. (New York Times)

"BLINDNESS" IS VISUALLY ARRESTING
A podcast reviewing the festival's opener "Blindness," and an interview with actress Alice Braga. (The Guardian)

A GREY CANNES (NOT JUST A WEATHER REPORT)
2008 Adult Video Network female performer of the year Sash Grey stars in a Canadian slasher film on the market in Cannes. (Hollywood Reporter)

GUERILLA FILMMAKING...LITERALLY
A behind-the-scenes look at one of this year's most anticipated films by Steven Soderbergh. (The Guardian)

 
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CANNES '08 | Thurs PM Roundup

indieWIRE offers a select take of Cannes 2008 news around the world.

MEETING MEREILLES
A conversation with the "Blindness" director (LA Times)

UNCERTAIN FUTURES FOR BOUNTY AT CANNES
Tough times in the U.S. as Cannes kicks-off (New York Times)

CANNES CANDIDS
Snapshots from the festival. (Variety)

A TASTE OF CANNES
A detailed look into the meal Chef Christian Sinicropic served to the Jury. (Variety)

THE "BRAD"Y BUNCH
The latest Hollywood gossip, originating from Cannes. (Associated Press)

PROCEED WITH CAUTION
A profile of "Caution: Wet Paint" in this year's Short Film Corner and director Charles Duke. (Londonist)

MOVIE TITANS ANNOUNCE FILM
Werner Herzog and David Lynch have just announced plans to collaborate on a film. (IGN.com)

FESTIVAL FASHION
The latest trends on the red carpet - see them before they're out of style. (Hollyscoop)

 
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CANNES '08 | Thurs AM Roundup

indieWIRE offers a select take of Cannes 2008 news around the world.

BOLLYWOOD IS SO LAST YEAR
A look into Indian cinema's move into a more mainstream market this year at the Marche du Film. (Variety)

WATCH OUT FOR THESE
The most anticipated films out on the market this year at Cannes. (Hollywood Reporter)

THE FANTASTIC FOUR
Four new British filmmakers making a splash with their films in this year's festival. (The Guardian)

OFFSETTING THE PRETENSE OF EUROPEAN ETIQUETTE
A review of Sean Penn's first day on the job as Jury President. (Associated Press)

 
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CANNES '08 | Wed PM Roundup

indieWIRE offers a select take of Cannes 2008 news around the world.

CANNES FROM YOUR COMPUTER
Participate in an initiative by Canada's National Film Board to watch and vote for select films on YouTube to win a special award at this year's festival. (Wired)

CANNES IN A VAN
The smallest mobile film festival at the largest static film festival. (Londonist)

CANNES YOU GUESS?
As the festival kicks off, speculations for the coveted Palme D'Or winner begins. (Reuters)

CANNES '68 REVISITED
This year's Cannes Festival will be screening films from the tumultuous May '68 festival. (Monsters and Critics)  
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CANNES '08 | Wed AM Roundup

indieWIRE offers a select take of Cannes 2008 news around the world.

BATTLE OF THE BADGES
Variety's Mike Jones takes a humorous look at Cannes color-coded system for festival badges. (Variety)

BUYER'S LAMENT
Will new films by James Gray, Steven Soderbergh, and Charlie Kaufman ignite a sluggish US market?(Hollywood Reporter)

THE STARS HIT CANNES
Julianne Moore, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, and Madonna? Where else but Cannes. (BBC News)

GET YOUR DRINK ON AT CANNES
Wondering what type of rose to finish off your first day at Cannes? (Newsday)

VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA TRAILER
Check out the trailer for Woody Allen's latest which premiere at Cannes. (LA Times) 
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iW NEWS | IFP Selects Doc Lab Projects

On Thursday, organizers of IFP's Independent Filmmaker Lab announced the ten documentary projects selected to participate in the event. Created to support independent projects before they submit to film festivals, the program brings first-time feature filmmakers to leading industry mentors through its Documentary Lab in May and its Narrative Lab in June. The selected projects include Cambria Matlow and Morgan Robinson's "Burning in the Sun," Augusta Palmer's "The Hand of Fatima," Geralyn Pezanoski's "Mine: Taken By Katrina," Ngawang Choephel's "Ocean Song and Dance," Troy Word's "The Presence of Joseph Chaikin," Xavier Marrades Orga's "The Stranger's Land," Yolanda Pividal's "Tijuana, Nada Mas," Lorena Manriquez and Miguel Picker's "Ulises' Odyssey," Lee Storey's "Up With People," and Melis Birder's "The Visitors." Following the programs, excerpts from the films screen at IFP's Independent Film Week in New York City in September. [Peter Knegt] 
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iW NEWS | Hamptons To Host Screenwriter's Lab

The Hamptons International Film Festival will host its 8th annual Screenwirters' Lab May 9-11, 2008, in East Hampton. Co-sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the event will allow emerging screenwriters to work with mentors who will advise them on revising their scripts in preparation for production. "The Screenwriters' Lab consistently provides one of the most exciting and fulfilling aspects of the Hamptons' year-round activities," said Director of Programming David Nugent in a statement. The fest announced the lab's participants: Alex R. Johnson with "La Sobrina," James Ponsoldt with "Refresh, Refresh," Bradford Tatum with "Book of Water," and Avi Weider with "Zeroes and Ones." They will be mentored by Maria Maggneti, Ira Sachs, Jeffrey Sharp and Whit Stillman. [Peter Knegt] 
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iW NEWS | Woodstock Fest Partners With STF

The Woodstock Film Festival will co-present three screenings as part of the Stranger Than Fiction series at the IFC Center in New York. On consecutive Tuesdays in May, directors Barbara Kopple ("My Generation"), Leon Gast ("When We Were Kings") and Jonathan Demme ("The Agronomist") will present and discuss their films. "We are thrilled to be able to show three amazing films as part of the Stranger Than Fiction film series at the IFC Center, and to offer the community a chance to meet and interact with these great filmmakers," said WFF executive director Meira Blaustein. [Peter Knegt] 
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indieWIRE PRESENTS | TODAY: Adam Yauch and Tribeca Student Filmmakers@ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE daily Filmmaker Talks CONTINUE at the Apple Store, SoHo during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Adam Yauch: Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
Before turning to film and directing--first with Awesome; I Shot That! and then with Gunnin' for That #1 Spot (now screening at the Tribeca Film Festival)--Adam Yauch also remains a founding member of the hip-hop trio Beastie Boys. He brings a unique perspective to filmmaking, which you'll discover as he discusses his latest project and fields questions from the audience. ABC News Radio's Movie Critic David Blaustein will moderate the discussion.

Student Filmmaker Panel: Friday, May 2, 8:00 p.m.
You may not recognize their names now, but that's about to change. Meet some up-and-coming filmmakers whose movies are being screened at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Apple's Michael Wong will moderate the discussion.

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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iW NEWS | Thirteen Projects on Tap for Sundance Directors and Screenwriters Labs

Thirteen projects have been selected by the Sundance Institute to participate in its June directors and screenwriters labs. Emerging filmmakers from the U.S., U.K., South Africa, China, Costa Rica and Brazil will participate in the programs which take place at the Sundance Resort in Utah May 26 - June 26 under the leadership of Michelle Satter and artistic direction of Gyula Gazdag. Projects participating in the June directors lab (May 26 - June 21) include: "Blood Abundance, or the Half-Life of Antoinette" by John Magary (writer/director, U.S.), "Casa Grande" by Felipe Gamarano Barbosa (co-writer/director) and Karen Sztajnberg (co-writer, U.S./Brazil), "Meadowlandz" by Moon Molson (writer/director, U.S.), "Pariah" by Dee Rees" (writer/director, U.S.), "Poletown" by Daniel Casey (writer/director, U.S.), "Return" by Liza Johnson (writer/director, U.S.), "Shockheaded Peter" by Frank Budgen (writer/director, U.K.), and "Tshepang" by Lara Foot Newton and Gerhard Marx (co-writers/co-directors, South Africa). Screenwriters lab participants (June 21 - 26) include: "Agua Fria de Mar" by Paz Fabrega (writer/director, Costa Rica), "All Fall Down" by Jonathan Wysocki (writer/director, U.S.), "Look for Water" by Jennifer Phang (co-writer/director) and Dominic Mah (co-writer, U.S.), "The White Circus" by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (co-writers/co-directors, Canada) and "That Year When We Were Young," by Peng Tao ) co-writer/director) and Zeng Wenwen (co-writer, China). "We are thrilled to be supporting such a promising group of filmmakers who bring authenticity, urgency, and innovation to their storytelling," commented Satter, director of the feature film program in a statement. "The June Lab offers a place to fully explore the potential of their material and to develop their craft as screenwriters and directors." [Brian Brooks] 
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indieWIRE PRESENTS | TODAY: Harmony Korine @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE daily Filmmaker Talks continue at the Apple Store, SoHo during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Harmony Korine: Thursday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.
Hear screenwriter, director, and producer Harmony Korine (Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy) discuss Mister Lonely, his third feature film. Screening at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, Mister Lonely debuted at Cannes, and is scheduled for release by IFC Films on May 2, 2008.
Film Producer Scott Macaulay (Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy, Raising Victor Vargas) will moderate the discussion.

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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indieWIRE PRESENTS | TODAY: Greg Mottola @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE daily Filmmaker Talks CONTINUE at the Apple Store, SoHo during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Greg Mottola: Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
The director of last year's smash hit Superbad, Greg Mottola (The Daytrippers, Undeclared, Arrested Development) has written and directed a new film, Adventureland, scheduled for release by Miramax later this year. Greg will discuss his latest comedy with audience members. indieWIRE Editor in Chief Eugene Hernandez will moderate the discussion.

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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indieWIRE PRESENTS | TODAY: Tom Kalin and Isabella Rossellini @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE daily Filmmaker Talks CONTINUE at the Apple Store, SoHo during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Tom Kalin: Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m. Screenwriter, director, and producer Tom Kalin (Swoon) comes to the Tribeca Film Festival to screen Savage Grace, which tells the story of the Barbara Daly Baekeland murder case. Starring Julianne Moore, Savage Grace is scheduled for release by IFC Films on May 30, 2008. During his Filmmaker Talk, Tom will discuss his latest film project and answer audience questions. indieWIRE Editor in Chief Eugene Hernandez will moderate the discussion.

Isabella Rossellini: Tuesday, April 29, 8:00 p.m. Successful model and actress Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet, Big Night, Fearless) wrote My Dad Is 100 Years Old and makes her directorial debut in the experimental Green Porno, a series of short films she also conceived, wrote, and appears in. She produced Green Porno in association with the Sundance Channel. Comical but insightful studies of the sex lives of various creatures, Green Porno screens at this year's Tribeca Film Festival, and Isabella will discuss the series during her Filmmaker Talk. US Weekly film critic Thelma Adams will moderate the discussion.

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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indieWIRE PRESENTS | TODAY: Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE are again proud to present daily Filmmaker Talks at the Apple Store, SoHo during the upcoming 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Morgan Spurlock: Monday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. With Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) seeks to do what the CIA, FBI, and U.S. military have not been able to: find Osama. Join Morgan as he discusses the film (being released this month by the Weinstein Company). The event will be moderated by indieWIRE Editor in Chief Eugene Hernandez.

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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indieWIRE Presents: Filmmaker Guy Maddin @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE are again proud to present daily Filmmaker Talks at the Apple Store, SoHo during the upcoming 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Guy Maddin: Sunday, April 27, 5:30 p.m. Filmmaker Guy Maddin (The Saddest Music in the World, Brand Upon the Brain!) discusses his latest film, My Winnipeg. A docu-fantasia, as he calls it, My Winnipeg won the Best Canadian Feature Film award at the Toronto International Film Festival. After screening at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, it will be released by IFC Films on June 13, 2008. The event will be moderated by film journalist and regular indieWIRE contributor Dennis Lim.

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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indieWIRE Presents: Filmmaker Tony Gilroy and Actress Amy Poehler @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE are again proud to present daily Filmmaker Talks at the Apple Store, SoHo during the upcoming 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Tony Gilroy: Saturday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. Nominated for two Academy Awards for Michael Clayton--for directing and original screenplay--Tony Gilroy wrote the scripts for Dolores Claiborne, Devil's Advocate, and all three Bourne movies. He'll speak with us about his next film, Duplicity (starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts), which he wrote and is directing. SPECIAL GUEST MODERATOR! The event will be moderated by director/screenwriter Nora Ephron(When Harry Met Sally..., Sleepless in Seattle, Bewitched.)

Amy Poehler Saturday, April 26, 8:00 p.m. Currently in her seventh season of Saturday Night Live, Amy Poehler (Blades of Glory, Shrek the Third, Mr. Woodcock) has a busy year ahead of her. With filming under way on Hoodwinked 2: Hood vs. Evil, four of her films--Hamlet 2, Horton Hears a Who!, Baby Mama, and Spring Breakdown--will debut in theaters in 2008. Hear the comedienne and actress talk about her various roles and film and TV projects. SPECIAL GUEST MODERATOR! The event will be moderated by actor and Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen. 
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indieWIRE PRESENTS | TODAY: Clive Owen @ Apple Store SoHo

Apple and indieWIRE are again proud to present daily Filmmaker Talks at the Apple Store, SoHo during the upcoming 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.

Clive Owen: Friday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. Academy Award-nominated actor Clive Owen (Closer, Gosford Park, Inside Man, Children of Men) comes to the Apple Store, SoHo, to talk about two upcoming film projects--The International (with Naomi Watts) and Tony Gilroy's Duplicity (opposite Julia Roberts)--and to take audience questions. SPECIAL GUEST MODERATOR! The event will be moderated by filmmaker Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, The Notorious Betty Page.)

Read the entire lineup here.

 
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Apple & indieWIRE Daily Filmmaker Talks Kick Off This Week

Apple and indieWIRE are again proud to present daily Filmmaker Talks at the Apple Store, SoHo during the upcoming 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Get a peek behind the scenes from leading filmmakers and actors. Come to Apple Store, SoHo to hear these filmmakers share their stories: Tony Gilroy, Paul Haggis, Tom Kalin, Harmony Korine, Guy Maddin, Matthew Modine, Greg Mottola, Clive Owen, Amy Poehler, Isabella Rossellini, Morgan Spurlock, and Adam Yauch. Read the entire lineup here. 
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indieWIRE Presents: Errol Morris at Apple Stores in NYC and San Francisco

Join Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker, Errol Morris ("The Fog of War") at the Apple Store as he screens clips and discusses the making of his latest film, "Standard Operating Procedure." The film explores how photographs taken by soldiers in Abu Ghraib prison have changed the war in Iraq and changed America's image of itself. After the discussion, Morris will take questions from the audience. Sony Pictures Classics will release the film on April 25.

indieWIRE contributor and journalist Anthony Kaufman will moderate the NYC discussion.

Apple Store, SoHo
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Apple Store, San Francisco
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.

 
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