Filmmaker

Rachel Griffiths to Chair Jury at CinefestOZ, Offering $100K Film Prize Amid Stellar Lineup and Intimate Filmmaker Events

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Busselton, Australia — The CinefestOZ Film Festival, celebrated for its premiere of Australian cinematic works, has announced Rachel Griffiths, a distinguished actress and filmmaker, as the Jury Chair of its prestigious film prize. Scheduled from August 31 to September 8 in the scenic South West region of Western Australia, the festival boasts the country’s most lucrative film award, offering $100,000 to an outstanding Australian production. Griffiths expressed her excitement about the role, emphasizing the festival’s cultural significance post-pandemic. “After the challenges brought by Covid, events such as CinefestOZ play a crucial role in reviving our … Read more

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Over Alleged Non-Development of World War II Movie

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LOS ANGELES – Acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought against him by an aspiring screenwriter who accused him of taking $500,000 for a World War II movie project without delivering any results. The writer, Simon Afram, alleged that Scorsese had agreed to serve as an executive producer for Afram’s screenplay “Operation: Fortitude,” aiming to attract top-tier talent and commence filming in Europe later that year. However, the production never materialized, with Afram and his co-producer claiming that Scorsese failed to make any efforts to advance the project or even … Read more

Announcing the Jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards: A Star-Studded Panel to Discover Exceptional Talent

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Los Angeles, CA – Creo, an organization focused on supporting emerging filmmakers, has announced the jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. Award-winning director Justin Chadwick will serve as the chair for the second consecutive year. Chadwick will be joined by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, co-founders and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics. Also part of the jury are renowned cinematographers Rob Hardy, Kate Reid, and Robert Primes, as well as Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon. Chadwick expressed his excitement about leading the prestigious panel of creatives and highlighted the importance of short films in … Read more

Renowned Filmmakers Join Jury for 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

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Los Angeles, CA – The jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards has been announced by Creo. This year, director Justin Chadwick will serve as the chair for the second consecutive year. Chadwick will be joined on the jury by Michael Barker, Tom Bernard, Rob Hardy ASC, BSC, Kate Reid BSC, Robert Primes ASC, and Unjoo Moon. The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to recognize creative excellence and original storytelling approaches. Chadwick expressed his excitement about chairing the prestigious panel of talented creatives, acknowledging the significance of short films in the industry. He looks … Read more