Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 15.

Enchanted April - directed by Mike Newell and the Palm Springs International Film Festival - which kicks off this week January 2 , and runs through the 13th.

Mike Newell is an English film and television director and producer, who won the BAFTA for Best Direction for Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), which also won the BAFTA Award for Best Film, and directed the films Donnie Brasco (1997) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Palm Springs International Film Festival, run by the Palm Springs International Film Society, has a focus on international cinema, along with its spectacular Awards Gala.

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Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 14.

Bowling for Columbine - directed by Michael Moore and the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam - which kicks off this week November 14, and runs through the 24th.

After bursting onto the scene with Roger & Me in 1989, Michael delivered what many consider to be his best work, Bowling for Columbine, in 2002. A commercial and critical success, this documentary brought Moore international acclaim and won many awards, including the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, the Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature, a special 55th Anniversary Prize at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. The film is widely considered one of the greatest documentary films of all time.

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (also known as the IDFA) is the world's largest documentary film festival, and has been held annually since 1988 in Amsterdam. Now, more than ever, the documentary genre, particularly with social impact cinema, is most welcome to audiences around the world.

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Welcome to a HOFF, in 100 movies episode 13 - Short Cuts by Robert Altman and the Venice International Film Festival (also known as the Biennale)

I'm excited to explore Altman's career, this terrific film, and a truly special event, the first film festival to ever take place.

Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - Episode 12.

Thirteen, directed by Catherine Hardwicke and the Locarno International Film Festival.

Thirteen Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2003, and Hardwicke won the Sundance Directing Award for the film.

The Locarno Film Festival is a top tier international film festival, held annually in Locarno, Switzerland. Founded in 1946, the festival screens films in various competitive and non-competitive sections, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, avant-garde, and retrospective programs.

We will be adding video clips, resource links and bonus materials to our On the Circuit Substack page Monday.

Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 11: Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench - by Damien Chazelle, and the Tribeca Film Festival - which took place this past June.

After this film had its World Premiere and Chazelle's numerous accolades, he was on his way to a future indie smash at Sundance, box office success, and Oscar glory.

Tribeca Film was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2002 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. Until 2020, the festival was known as the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 10.

Pulp Fiction - by Quentin Tarantino, and the Cannes Film Festival (Part II) - which finishes up this weekend on May 25th. We did cover part of the Cannes history with Wim Wenders, but thought we would share more today, as Pulp Fiction had such an impact at that Festival, 30 years ago in 1994.

A big winner at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994, Pulp Fiction has had a major influence on the industry, filmmakers, and film festivals.

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Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 9.

The Hurt Locker - by Kathryn Bigelow, and the Seattle International Film Festival - which runs In Theaters May 9–19 (yes going on RIGHT NOW) and Streaming May 20–27

A big winner at SIFF, The Hurt Locker had an incredible run at the Oscars, which you will hear more about later.

The Seattle International Film Festival (AKA SIFF) has become one of the top 5 film festivals in the United States, annually presenting over 250 films across the city, and will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.

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Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 8. Paris, Texas - by Wim Wenders and the Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 14th - 25th, 2024.

A big winner at the Cannes Film Festival in 1984, Paris, Texas has had a major impact on filmmakers, musicians and arts culture.

And the Cannes Film Festival is one of the "Big Three" major European film festivals, alongside the Venice Film Festival in Italy and the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, as well as one of the "Big Five" major international film festivals, which consists of the three major European film festivals, the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, and the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, United States.

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Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 7.

The Thin Blue Line - by Errol Morris, and the Hot Docs Film Festival - which runs April 25 - May 5th here in 2024.

One of the most influential documentaries ever made, The Thin Blue line ranks on virtually the documentary lists. And placed fifth on a Sight & Sound poll of the greatest documentaries.

The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest and most important documentary festival in North America, though they are about to face a great challenge as festivals evolve in this new era of exhibition.

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Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - Episode 6.

Blood Simple, directed by the Coen Brothers and the

New York Film Festival.

In this episode, I share the history of this dynamic duo, sharing insights and historical facts. You will hear audio trailers as well.

On the Festival side, I share the origins and evolution of one of America's top festivals, and how these storylines intersect.

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