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Summer Short Film Festival in Paris: An Unmissable Event from August 21 to 27, 2024

Cinema workshops This summer, Paris will come alive with the Summer Short Film Festival, a major cinematic event taking place from August 21 to 27, 2024. Two iconic venues in the capital, Pathé La Villette cinema and Markez La Folie L5, will host this much-anticipated event for cinema enthusiasts.

A Rich and Varied Program

Film Screenings:

The heart of the festival will be the short film screenings. Sessions will be held throughout the week, offering an eclectic selection of films. Works by emerging directors will be showcased alongside those of established filmmakers, allowing the audience to discover a variety of talents and cinematic styles. Each screening will be followed by a Q& A session with the directors present, providing a unique opportunity to interact with creators and understand the behind-the-scenes of their works.

Cinema Workshops:

In parallel with the screenings, cinema workshops will be offered for those who wish to learn about the techniques of the seventh art. These workshops will cover various aspects of filmmaking, from scriptwriting to editing, including directing actors and cinematography. Led by cinema professionals, these workshops will enable participants to acquire practical skills and develop their own film projects.

Seminar & quot Creating a Cinematic Film from A to Z & quot;:

One of the highlights of this edition will be the seminar titled "Creating a Cinematic Film from A to Z". This seminar, held over several days, will provide a complete immersion into the film creation process. Participants will have the opportunity to learn each step of filmmaking, from the initial concept to the final distribution. Experts from the industry will share their knowledge and experiences, offering invaluable guidance for all those who dream of making their own film.

Collaborative Evening:

Following the seminar, a collaborative evening will be organized, allowing participants to put into practice the knowledge gained. This evening will be a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and collaborate on future projects. Participants will be able to share their projects, receive constructive feedback, and potentially find partners to realize their films. Additionally, cash prizes will be awarded to the most promising projects, providing financial support for the realization of the films.

An Event for Everyone

The Summer Short Film Festival is aimed at a broad and diverse audience. Whether you are a cinema enthusiast, a film student, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious, this event is for you. The activities are designed to be accessible to all levels, from beginners to professionals.

Practical Information

The two main venues of the event, Pathé La Villette cinema and Markez La Folie L5, are easily accessible by public transport. Tickets for the screenings and workshops can be purchased online or on-site. It is recommended to book in advance, as some events may quickly sell out.

For more information on the detailed program and to book your tickets, visit the official

website of the Summer Short Film Festival : https://www.universe.com/events/fete-du-court-metrage-dete-tickets-9PDTZ7?ref=Affiliate%20Codemahip

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive into the exciting world of short films and meet cinema professionals in Paris this summer. Whether you are a spectator or a participant, the Summer Short Film Festival promises to offer you unforgettable and inspiring moments, as well as financial opportunities for the most innovative projects.

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~ 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | Some photos of the creations for the film « Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes » 🐵

Source : wetaworkshop on Instagram

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The art is lovely and now I'm gonna ramble because that's what I do when I care about something.

For the love of women, please PLEASE can fan artists remember to add muscle to their Shadowhunter ladies? I'll commend Bowater for cleverly giving James that sculpted and lean look without making him a beefcake (nothing against beefcakes, I'd love to hug them), but Cordelia is once again suffering from Arms And Shoulders Too Slender It's Hard To Even Imagine Her Picking Up A Sword. There is some there, yes, but artists shouldn't be afraid of giving particularly Female Main Characters weight and toned muscle. Cordelia is supposed to be nearly the same height as James as far as I can remember, and she's curvy, and full, and she wields a sword like it's second nature to her. Please explain why she looks so tiny in James' lap.

Also I'm pretty sure marriage runes are supposed to go over the heart whenever possible (thinking about Will's parabatai rune being over his heart instead -- he didn't get Tessa to draw over the scar, did he??) and... either I'm looking at the picture wrong or James' rune is not over where his heart should be.

For the matter, where are their other runes and scars?? James' Voyance rune isn't even on his hand. And I'm pretty sure he's right handed. I could have that wrong though.

Another thing: no one can ever decide what Cordelia's hair looks like and it's the funniest thing to me. This is what happens when all you do is vaguely say the colour is like fire but also like rose petals but also a flowing river of those things but also is Red (probably for redhead, but then from there I never understand where the rose petal analogy comes from considering the typical rose is a deep bloody colour -- I do acknowledge the existence of those light orange varieties though which might more closely resemble red hair). In the end, I'm glad readers can infer what they want and imagine the characters how they like.

Anyone else think James looks like he's built like a tennis player? Oddly specific, maybe, but it was a thought I had. Mostly the arms and somewhat narrow body.

James' hair is nice, his eyes are an interesting take on gold in the shadows. Bowater managed to also make him look closely related to his father, so bravo for that.

In the end, the focus is obviously on the marriage runes and not other physical aspects outside of it being clear that this is James and Cordelia. Bowater's style is very beautiful and elegant. Love the way fabric and lighting is done too. I'll add also that it is possible to be a smaller person who is slender but still strong so I mean Cordelia's not necessarily done wrong, I just interpret her appearance differently. Obviously, they're both hot and they're both attractive and I have my qualms with the series, chronicles, and author -- the fandom I am so-so on, though I'm still here, aren't I? And I'm taking the time to ramble about my thoughts on a piece of fanart -- but this is good. Gorgeous, even. Both James and Cordelia are beautiful.

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me rereading old writings for fun, getting the motivation to write, then remembering i have to go into to work at 7am: (in shambles)

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Therapist Reacts to LABYRINTH

I know this movie isn’t for everyone, but their reactions and quips are HILARIOUS!

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Trying to compress what the past month has meant is futile, travelled from Timișoara to Târgu Neamț for a comics workshop and came back to put together over 20m of comic panels, in vector format for the local Polytechnic University's showcase in Venice and beyond, through Campus Creativ. Never been to Venice, hope to get there at some point, though. All of this was interspersed between poster versions for a play which avant-premiered on the 15th of July, at Teatrul Tineretului.

Gonna end this post with the Ceau, Cinema! exhibition, which drew together 10 years worth of posters done by local artists, including myself. Here are some of my favourite pieces together with the mom of Ioana Satmari (real talented animator) and a pic from the above mentioned comic workshop, the printed booklet of comic works can be viewed on my insta page, for now, thank you Ceva Centru gang ☻

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First Mod of 2024 by Me. this mod was created for the "Cinema" Jam. it's a Title Screen but in form of an "Opening Scene to the Movie" for A Hat in Time! Enjoy The "Movie"!

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Better Man (2024) review

Robbie Williams just told me to go f*** myself right before credits rolled. Baller move.

Plot: Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

“LET MEEEEEE EN-TER-TAIN YOU!” Yes, the soundtrack of this movie absolutely slaps, as it is Robbie Williams re-recording most of his greatest hits, and they are wonderful to hear, accompanied by some fantastic dance choreography (they closed off the busy Regent Street in London one night for the elaborate “Rock DJ” sequence featuring over 500 extras which is mad!) and visuals. It was honestly a great idea to have The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey direct this movie, as he’s proving to be a truly slick visual stylist, as this movie looks absolutely amazing. The editing and transitions from shot to shot are so smooth and creative, with so much energy, that I do wish he was handpicked to direct Wicked over John M. Chu. Don’t get me wrong, I think Wicked is a great musical adaptation, but I believe Gracey would have infused that movie with so much more colour and vibrancy, instead of making it look like another Marvel movie. Better Man looks wonderful.

We should also acknowledge the elephant (or should I say monkey) in the room - Robbie Williams is played by a CGI monkey. I’m not that much acquainted with Robbie Williams’ stardom, though my wife tells me that Williams at one point compared himself to a cheeky monkey, and if so I absolutely love that due to that one time he said one phrase has resulted in a whole movie being inspired by it. Turns out the most crazy bonkers aspect of Better Man is also its greatest asset. Even though it takes a few minutes to get adjusted to seeing the main character be a monkey whilst everyone else is still human, this monkey ends up being so engaging, as there is so much emotion that it’s able to showcase through its eyes and facial expressions, more than a human would. The special effects are provided by Weta Workshop, who are also behind some of the greatest motion capture character work in film from the likes of The Lord of the Rings’ Gollum and Planet of the Apes’ Caesar, and it shows, as the monkey truly feels real and alive, as it’s a combination of the CGI and Jonno Davies’ performance that results in the best part of this film. Love the monké!

“Who is Robbie Williams?” he asks at the start of this film. He then answers his own question: he is “narcissistic, punchable and just a f..king twat”, but ­despite that, or because of that, he is here to entertain you. And in some ways this movie does - the sarcastic “fuck-everyone” narration by Williams himself is great, as it really personifies his personality of the British bad boy of boy bands. It is a shame then that the movie is hindered by generic music star biopic tropes. I get that this film is based on Williams’ real life story, but no offence to him, the story told here is like most other music stars’ backstory. Drugs, identity crisis, rough father-son dynamic, depression, band break-ups… we’ve seen it all before. My wife says that the Netflix documentary that came out a few years back was much more interesting and focused on more unique aspects of Williams’ life. This movie however goes for the bare bone basic narrative and as such it gets really boring. There’s a part where the movie completely stops and focuses on Williams drug additiction, and though it’s amusing to see the CGI monké get jerked off and snort cocaine, it does get repetitive. For as eccentric as Robbie Williams and the usage of the monkey is, the movie itself lacks depth to match that.

The two things that really work for Better Man are Michael Gracey’s superb visually colourful directing style, and the decision to have Williams played by a CGI monkey. However outside of that this film offers hardly anything new to the tired music star biopic genre. I mean it shows that even Hollywood realises how tired this genre is, as with them having a CGI monkey here and Pharrell Williams’ Piece by Piece be showcased through LEGO characters, it feels like they are trying to throw some really bonkers idea to revitalise the genre. Admirable, but a dull genre is still a dull genre, and the most important part of a movie is to tell an interesting store. Better Man does not.

Overall score: 5/10

[k12academics]

Explore the influence of Mediterranean mythology on contemporary storytelling at Invisible Myths, a one-week film workshop on Aegina Island. This program is designed for participants with basic filmmaking experience who are interested in examining ancient narratives and their modern implications.

Led by experienced filmmakers and mentors, the workshop includes creative-writing sessions, film screenings, and analytical discussions. Participants will learn the processes of conceptualizing, shooting, and editing short films, with a focus on developing both individual directorial perspectives and collaborative skills.

The workshop offers a structured approach to improving technical skills and cinematic knowledge. By the end of the program, participants will have produced a short film, which will be showcased at an outdoor cinema in Aegina.

This workshop is open to young filmmakers (18-23 years old) and individuals of all ages who seek to enhance their filmmaking capabilities in a collaborative environment.

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Powerful Cinema Workshop by Renowned Filmmaker Pankaj Parashar at AAFT

Noida: The Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) recently hosted a transformative three-day cinema workshop led by the illustrious filmmaker Pankaj Parashar, known for his acclaimed films such as “Jalwa,” “ChaalBaaz,” “Aasman Se Gira,” and “Banaras,” as well as iconic TV serials like “Karamchand” and “Ab Ayega Maza.” This intensive workshop aimed to equip AAFT’s cinema students with practical industry skills and insights directly from a veteran of the Indian film industry.

Throughout the workshop, Pankaj Parashar generously shared his extensive experience and profound knowledge of filmmaking. He engaged students in the actual process of film production, providing them with a hands-on learning opportunity that involved both the supporting cast and crew from AAFT. This unique approach allowed students to gain real-world experience under the guidance of a master filmmaker.

The workshop provided a rare and invaluable experience for AAFT’s cinema students, as they had the opportunity to work closely with Pankaj Parashar over several hours each day. They witnessed firsthand the intricacies of film production and direction, all within the professional environment of Marwah Studios. The practical exposure and mentorship from a filmmaker of Parashar’s caliber were both inspiring and educational for the aspiring young filmmakers.

Reflecting on his time at AAFT, Pankaj Parashar expressed his delight in mentoring the students. “It has been a wonderful experience for me to share my expertise with these talented young individuals. The environment and education at AAFT are truly exceptional. The discipline and dedication of these students towards cinema are impressive, and I believe they are well-prepared for successful careers in the industry. I am glad to have contributed my share of knowledge to these future filmmakers,” said Parashar.

AAFT President Sandeep Marwah also expressed his gratitude towards Pankaj Parashar for his significant contribution to the institution. “We are incredibly thankful to Pankaj Parashar for his efforts and the time he dedicated to this workshop. His presence has greatly enriched our cinema course and provided our students with an extraordinary learning experience. It is an honor to have him as part of our academic journey,” Marwah stated, while presenting Parashar with the life membership of the International Film and Television Research Centre.

The workshop concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impact on the participants. The students departed with enhanced skills, newfound knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the filmmaking process, all thanks to Pankaj Parashar’s mentorship. This workshop underscores AAFT’s commitment to providing its students with unparalleled educational experiences and industry exposure, preparing them for successful careers in the dynamic world of cinema.

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The full Deer Shed Festival Line Up for 2024 DEER SHED FESTIVAL26th – 29th JULY 2024BALDERSBY PARK, TOPCLIFFE, NORTH YORKSHIREhttps://deershedfestival.com TICKETS ON SALE NOWNorth Yorkshire’s Deer Shed Festival has announced its full Line-Up for 2024. Covering all bases, there is something for everyone (no matter your age!). A festival for all – families, friends and fans.Now announced are…

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~ 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | New photos of the creation of the bust of Noa 🐵

« In The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (@apesmovies), our main character is Noa, a young ape coming of age in the Eagle Clan. Wet Workshop worked with Director Wes Ball and in collaboration with Aaron Sims Company on refining the look of Noa, played by Owen Teague.

The process utilised both digital and physical clay sculpting to find a balance between human and chimpanzee features that would be both relatable and endearing.

Pictured here is our beautiful physical Noa bust, meticulously hair punched and used as an on-set lighting reference by the VFX teams and as an early concept sculpt maquette of the same character. »

Source: wetaworkshop on Instagram

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Cinema e societá

Marco Rossano dirige il workshop Cinema e societá all’I.C. Giovanni XXIII di Sant’Antimo, città natale di Giulia Tramontano. La Cultura della non violenza di genere si fonda sull’educazione e sulla consapevolezza che qualsiasi forma di abuso sia inaccettabile.  SANT’ANTIMO  | CITTÀ METROPOLITANA DI NAPOLI – All’I.C. Giovanni XXIII  è partito un workshop di Sociologia visuale sull’utilizzo…

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I need to go out alone more often but the problem is idfk what i wanna DO like i wanna do things but. Idk what. There is to do. Like i can go shopping. I can go to the library. I can go to a cafe. But i already do those things anwyays i already get stuff and listen to fiction and eat food what more can i do.

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WORKSHOP – EUROPA CINEMAS 2023 #2

By Rahel Jung (DE) // Photos © Marija Mireckaitė (LT)

On the 4th September, the second half of us 27 had the workshop on best practices at Europa Cinemas with Irene Angel Echeverri, the project coordinator for Portugal, Spain and Greece at the Europa Cinemas network.

In this workshop we considered film a product in order to understand the importance of cinemas in the film value chain and took a closer look at strategies that cinemas implement to stand out.

Before a film comes to the theatres, it has a very long journey to take. Broken down in a very simple way, it starts with a screenplay, followed by its production. After that, the licensing happens, which means that the producer gives the film to a sales agent who places it on the market and sells it to distributors in different countries who create sales strategies in order to commercialize the film in a way suited for the specific country trying to reach the widest audience possible.

Born from Europe Creative Media, the Europe Cinemas network counts at the moment 1,221 cinemas in 744 cities in 38 countries supporting European films.

In order to learn more about certain strategies, we got the chance to take a closer look at two cinemas. Therefore Axelle Jean presented the Cinéma Méliès to us and Eamon Hughes the Irish Film Institute.

The Cinéma Méliès is situated in Montreuil, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, well connected to the center of the capital. It is the biggest independent art house cinema in Europe and first opened in 1971. It has a really diverse program, showing 31 films at the moment. In addition to the regular screenings, it organizes a wide series of special programs, reaching from 'Japanim', a series of screenings of Japanese films to 'Circuits courts', where short films by local filmmakers are shown. It organizes a film festival and with 'Voyage dans la lune' it runs a program to engage with local schools.

An important part of its brand making is the emphasis on the locality and considering itself as part of a community. Furthermore its most important values are inclusion and diversity and show that cinema is for everyone.

In the heart of Dublin, you can find the Irish Film Institute (IFI), which considers itself as the “Home of the Irish Cinema”. In 1943, it started as an archive, preserving Irish cinema. Almost half a century later, in 1992, it became officially the Irish Film Institute, with the mission to exhibit, preserve and educate. It showcases the new and the old, the Irish and the foreign. For example, film festivals screening only films from certain countries like France or Poland. Films made by women are so called 'F-rated' and by this immediately recognizable as such. Often, after screenings, the IFI organizes panels on certain topics or Q&As with filmmakers etc.

Very important is also the educational branch of the IFI. It provides films for schools and organizes e.g. screenings of foreign films which are especially suitable to learn a foreign language. Accessibility is certainly an important point as well, there are screenings with e.g. audio description for people with special needs.

After these presentations, we split up in two groups, taking a closer look at the cinemas with the help of the so-called SWOT analysis, taking into account what makes them unique.

In the end, we presented to each other the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that we had found out about the Cinéma Méliès and the Irish Film Institute.

It was really interesting to get to know more about the structure of Europa Cinemas and especially to take a closer look at two extraordinary cinemas and within this noticing what a wide range of different experiences an art house cinema can offer.