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New Machine Ventures LLC is a next generation data and analytics company for the global film and television industry. By using the power of technology, we occupy the interaction of smart data and creativity to provide decision makers with the ideal platform to succeed in today's competitive environment.

11/03/2023

Unveiling the future of film 🎥✨ The Atlas Workshops at present a tapestry of 25 vibrant projects from the Arab world and Africa, spanning genres and breaking boundaries. From Cannes-acclaimed features to fresh glimpses of upcoming films, this is where cinematic dreams take flight.

The Atlas Workshops, part of the Marrakech International Film Festival, has announced its roster for the upcoming editio...
11/03/2023

The Atlas Workshops, part of the Marrakech International Film Festival, has announced its roster for the upcoming edition from November 27-30, featuring 25 projects. This includes 16 in development and nine in production or post-production, hailing from 11 countries within the Arab world and Africa. Notable participants include Tunisian directors Youssef Chebbi and Erige Sehiri, whose features have been recognized at Cannes, and Somalia’s Khadar Ayderus Ahmed, whose film premiered at the Cannes Critics’ Week.

Lebanon’s Leila Basma and Congo’s Sammy Baloji are also set to participate, with Baloji adapting Pier Paolo Pasolini’s last screenplay. The event will showcase first glimpses of new films, such as Ala Eddine Slim’s "Agora" and Mo Harawe’s "The Village Next To Paradise." Meryam Joobeur will present images from "Motherhood," and Saïd Hamich Benlarbi will display footage of "La Mer au Loin."

The selection this year covers various genres, from Sandra Tabet’s horror "Rabies" to Adnane Baraka’s dystopian work, with a significant representation of female directors and producers among the participants chosen from 320 applications. These teams will gain assistance in various aspects of filmmaking and have the opportunity to compete in a Co-Production Market for cash prizes totaling €126,000.

11/02/2023

Here are the important film industry events for November

11/02/2023

Raine Allen-Miller's romantic comedy set in London, "Rye Lane," tops the nominee list for the 2023 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas). It's closely trailed by Charlotte Regan's "Scrapper" and Andrew Haigh’s "All Of Us Strangers."

Raine Allen-Miller's romantic comedy set in London, "Rye Lane," tops the nominee list for the 2023 British Independent F...
11/02/2023

Raine Allen-Miller's romantic comedy set in London, "Rye Lane," tops the nominee list for the 2023 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas). It's closely trailed by Charlotte Regan's "Scrapper" and Andrew Haigh’s "All Of Us Strangers."

"Rye Lane" boasts 16 nominations, capturing spots for best British independent film, director and debut director for Allen-Miller, as well as best screenplay nods for Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia. Vivian Oparah's talents are recognized for breakthrough and best joint lead performance with David Jonsson.

"Scrapper," also based in London, garnered 14 nominations, with five nods for Regan in categories including best film, director, and debut screenwriter.

"All Of Us Strangers" by Haigh matched with 14 nominations. It features nominations for best film, director, and screenplay for Haigh. Andrew Scott is in the running for best lead performance, while Jamie Bell, Claire Foy, and Paul Mescal received supporting performance nominations.

The film "Snow Leopard," directed by the renowned late Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, clinched the Grand Prix at the Tok...
11/01/2023

The film "Snow Leopard," directed by the renowned late Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, clinched the Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). The event was notably marked by standout performances from Chinese and Iranian cinema.

The BFI London Film Festival (LFF) 2023 marked its highest in-person attendance in five years with 195,665 attendees, su...
10/30/2023

The BFI London Film Festival (LFF) 2023 marked its highest in-person attendance in five years with 195,665 attendees, surpassing the pre-pandemic 2019 figure of 190,000. The festival's occupancy was at 90%, with 54% of ticket bookers being new to LFF, highlighting the attraction of a new generation of filmgoers. Additionally, 225,577 people participated online, and delegate numbers rose by 12%. George Amponsah’s "Gassed Up" won the audience award for best feature, while Chloe Abrahams’ "The Taste Of Mango" claimed the documentary audience award. Other notable awards included "Festival Of Slaps" for best British work and "Murals" for best immersive/XR. The festival showcased 252 titles from 92 countries, with 39% of the works by female and non-binary filmmakers. The best film award in official competition went to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s "Evil Does Not Exist"

Women directors made just 26% of European feature films released between 2018 and 2022, according to the latest report f...
10/28/2023

Women directors made just 26% of European feature films released between 2018 and 2022, according to the latest report from the European Audiovisual Observatory. This is just a 1% increase on the organisation’s report from last year which looked at films between 2017 and 2021.

The Gotham Nomination for Breakthrough Director Award is outRaven Jackson, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (A24)Georgia Oak...
10/28/2023

The Gotham Nomination for Breakthrough Director Award is out
Raven Jackson, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (A24)
Georgia Oakley, Blue Jean (Magnolia Pictures)
Michelle Garza Cervera, Huesera (XYZ Films)
Celine Song, Past Lives (A24)
A.V. Rockwell, A Thousand and One (Focus Features)

Good luck to the filmmakers!

The Raindance Film Festival, which champions independent filmmaking, will feature films from numerous first-time directo...
10/27/2023

The Raindance Film Festival, which champions independent filmmaking, will feature films from numerous first-time directors, accounting for over 75% of the features. One highlight includes "Sisters Interrupted", a documentary by Caroline Sharp, which explores the relationship of sisters Chelsea and Tamsin Leyland, both of whom have epilepsy. The film aims to shed light on the condition and has been acquired for global distribution by Fremantle. The festival also showcases talents like actor Christian Cooke, known for "Cemetery Junction", who has directed "Embers". Another debut director, Johnny Barrington, brings "Silent Roar", a film about a young surfer coping with his father's death. Charly Wai Feldman transitions from producer to director with her documentary "Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini", which tells the story of a Syrian refugee arrested on spying charges. First-time filmmaker Kit Vincent shares his personal journey of living with an incurable brain tumor through his film "Red Herring". The Raindance Film Festival will take place from October 25 to November 4 in London.

10/27/2023

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10/26/2023

Top 50 U.S Film Schools as voted by The Wrap Magazine. Number 26-50.

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