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(CONT.) Recent film industry-related regulatory reforms and other noteworthy developments in key African regions. #Malawi: - Inaugural Malawi Film Festival: The Malawi Film Festival was launched in 2022, and organized by the Film Association of Malawi (FAMA). The festival is part of FAMA's strategy to provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and celebrate the artistry of Malawian cinema. The aim is to highlight the potential of the film industry in contributing to the country's socio-economic development. - Training: As part of the festival's activities, film training workshops focusing on film production and acting, will train hundreds of filmmakers. Women are particularly encouraged to participate in these training sessions. - Government Support: The Malawian government pledged ongoing support to the creative industry, including film, to contribute effectively to the country's development. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Owen Chomanika, as part of the country's Malawi 2063 (MW2063) initiative, which seeks to transform Malawi into a wealthy, self-reliant, industrialized middle-income country. - Challenges and Calls for Support: Despite these positive developments, FAMA's President, Gift Sukali, has cited a lack of funds as a major setback to the industry. He emphasized the need for more government-sponsored programs to support filmmakers. These developments demonstrate the Malawian government's awareness of the film industry's potential for cultural representation and economic growth, although challenges remain to be fully addressed.

#LA1Shorts Film Festival - selection process, thoughts and tips! As we get close to selection notification for this years entries, we wanted to share some of the factors at play when selecting for our film festival. It isn't as straightforward as you think. We have a group of industry professionals who view the films with us. These judges help with first pass selection, and then we might ask them to watch a smaller selection once we have narrowed things down... Finally, we vote for the LA1 Best Film in the National category. As always, the Lancashire category is up to the audience on the night... The audience vote is tough! Sometimes the count is extremely close, and the types of films in competition can vary greatly, like opinions between judges and audience. This makes it exciting for our audience, but sometimes unfortunate for some really talented filmmakers. We don't always screen everything we'd like to... Perhaps there are similar films or themes, a subject matter that just doesn't really fit with our festival, which is why we encourage local filmmakers to attend our event to understand how we work, and feel our vibe through whats on screen. Don't rush! Rushing to hit a deadline is challenging. On occasions, we've seen a great idea let down by rushed execution. If you're cutting it fine (haha!), drop us an email, send us the rough cut to start with. We might offer some tips and advice for your edit if that helps? Time is interesting... For starters, we have a total screening time for our festival. So we may not be able to fit in loads of 15min films. We need variety so we can sneak in a really well-made 2, 3, 5min film. Tell the story with what is needed, not with all of your footage! Equally, make sure your film speaks with the right tone for a festival. Not every film fits every festival, and not every festival is right for your film, and that's ok. Basics - Story is key, make sure it hangs together! Have good sound quality and keep the credits short! There's probably more tips tricks and advice we can offer. Let us know if we can help, it's part of our ethos. Feel free to add tips and insights below... Meanwhile - Date for the diary Saturday 25th May 7pm start @TheDukesCinema #LA1Shorts Best of luck to you all. Keep rolling! 👍 https://lnkd.in/etXdCGz7

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By selectively favouring certain films, programmers can demonstrate to others that they hold the power to grant favours, thereby creating a self-sustaining system influence. This dynamic not only undermines the integrity of the film selection process but also discourages merit-based recognition, leading to a homogenized and less innovative film landscape. https://lnkd.in/g2AVRY39

After a successful participation in the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May where it highlighted various entertainment industry-related initiatives, India will now showcase the country as a creative hub, a land of storytellers and promote ease of filming at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)... Read More At:- https://lnkd.in/dXXRYpQ9 Cannes World Film Festival - Remember the Future Toronto International Film Festival #entertainment #industry #india #storytelling #promoters #news #media #newsupdate #newsfeed #newsflash #newsmedia #trendingnews #latestnews #dailynews #todaynews #breakingnews #englishnews #dailynewsupdate 

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Everyone’s talking about where the Sundance Film Festival will live in the future, but a more compelling question may be this: How do independent filmmakers plan to distribute their films and create real careers when even Sundance — wherever it may be based — is not enough? That’s not a knock on Sundance, or on any festival; it’s recognizance that the world has changed. Many films don’t sell, even at Sundance. The decline in theatergoing, the change in streamers’ strategies, the rise of arthouse events: No one knows what the new normal is, but today putting faith in selling a movie at its premiere and living happily ever is not even a fairy tale; it’s a toxic myth. #IndependentFilmmaking #FilmDistribution #SundanceFilmFestival

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