| The 67th Venice Film Festival will premiere the | | | | audience. Another feature of the festival, which goes |
| anticipated new action film, Machete, conceived as an | | | | from September 15-19, "Speed Pitch," is overseen by |
| expansion of the faux Grindhouse trailer, directed by | | | | the Wirtschaftsförderung Oldenburg, which |
| Robert Rodriguez with Ethan Maniquis. The | | | | functions as an economic development zone, which is |
| International Jury for the Competition at the 67th | | | | focusing on the promotion of creative businesses by |
| Venice International Film Festival has been selected, | | | | creating networks between economic development |
| with American director and screenwriter Quentin | | | | agencies and creative entrepreneurs. |
| Tarantino as president. American Director Julie | | | | The Boston Film Festival opens September 17-23 this |
| Taymor's The Tempest has been chosen as the | | | | year. This year there will be a 35th Anniversary |
| closing night film (Out of Competition) for the close | | | | screening on Opening Weekend of Steven Spielberg's |
| of the festival, September 11. | | | | legendary film Jaws, starring Roy Scheider, Richard |
| Each year the Salento International Film Festival | | | | Dreyfus. The festival's Closing Night film is a special |
| introduces filmmakers worldwide to the Salento | | | | sneak preview of Iron Cross, a thriller starring the |
| area's resources, while celebrating the history and | | | | late Roy Scheider as Joseph, a retired New York |
| future of the film industry. This year the guest | | | | police officer and Holocaust survivor. Evening |
| country is Mexico, and to celebrate the bicentenary | | | | receptions are hosted by the region's signature chefs |
| of Mexican independence from Spain (1810 - 2010), | | | | and restaurants where filmmakers are able to |
| and the centenary of Mexican revolution (1910-2010), | | | | network, and for the festival's closing night, special |
| Salento International Film Festival under the guidance | | | | events will feature the recording Group Ernie and The |
| of the Mexican Embassy in Italy will dedicate ample | | | | Automatics with a special performance by James |
| resources to the Mexican culture represented by its | | | | Montgomery. |
| folklore, music, and traditional food. A traditional | | | | As the annual Independent Film Week and Filmmaker |
| Mexican Fiesta Party happens September 3 while the | | | | Conference gets underway in New York, September |
| festival continues till September 12. | | | | 19-23, the Project Forum offers a meetings-driven |
| UNESCO, the UN Office for Partnerships, and Wheel | | | | forum connecting filmmakers who have new |
| Houz combine efforts on International Literacy Day, | | | | narrative and documentary projects with industry |
| Wednesday, September 8, for the Symposium, | | | | executives interested in identifying projects with |
| "Literacy: An Essential Foundation for Development" | | | | which to become involved with at the financing or |
| to be moderated by CBS News Chief National | | | | distribution stage. Another new section, IFP |
| Correspondent and author, Bryon Pitts. Speakers | | | | Independent Filmmaker Labs, will introduce and |
| include Laura Bush, Honorary Ambassador for the UN | | | | support "under-the-radar" new talents — first-time |
| Literacy Decade; Irina Bokova, Director-General, | | | | feature directors who have little previous industry |
| UNESCO; and Jacob Atem, Founder, Home at | | | | exposure and live outside the film hubs of New York |
| Southern Sudan Health Care and former "Lost Boy of | | | | and LA — providing them with the access, |
| Sudan." and creations by iconic 1970s pop artist, | | | | mentorship and tools necessary to ensure that their |
| Peter Max. Seating is limited and early registration is | | | | unique stories reach audiences. Opening each day at |
| strongly recommended. | | | | the Filmmaker Conference, a "Conversations With..." |
| Popkomm 2010 International Music Business Market | | | | series sponsored by Kodak, features one-on-one, |
| and Showcase, presents artists to an international | | | | in-depth discussions with luminary writers, directors, |
| audience of interested specialists from the world of | | | | executives and new-media experts about their |
| media and music at concerts and showcases in more | | | | experiences in the industry and where filmmaking is |
| than seven clubs and venues. Exhibiting labels are in | | | | heading next. |
| attendance to showcase their artists who perform in | | | | Held annually each fall in New York City, the birthplace |
| all musical genres. There are three activity areas to | | | | of modern television, and this year from September |
| Popkomm: B2C and B2B marketplaces, conference | | | | 20-25, the New York Television Festival brings all |
| and festival — the live music segment of | | | | interested parties together to celebrate the medium |
| Popkomm. In 2010, Popkomm is an integral part of | | | | and to help shape its future. NYTVF's Independent |
| the first "Berlin Music Week". Popkomm takes place in | | | | Pilot Competition has put in place a pipeline allowing |
| the historical (and decommissioned) Airport Berlin - | | | | producers, writers, and directors to showcase their |
| Tempelhof, the world's largest integrated building | | | | original TV pilots directly to the decision-makers of |
| complex when it was built in 1923, and often referred | | | | the industry. Along with the Independent Pilot |
| to as the "mother of all airports". It is still regarded | | | | Competition, the Festival presents parties, seminars, |
| third largest building in the world after Peking Airport | | | | and other special events designed to honor television |
| and the Pentagon. The New Music Award together | | | | as an institution and as an art form. Launched in |
| with the Popkomm opening party will take place at | | | | 2007, the TV Festival PassPort Program offers an |
| Airport Berlin - Tempelhof (entrance hall) on | | | | opportunity for outstanding TV producers, writers, |
| September 7, and the festival carries on through | | | | and directors to showcase their work on an |
| September 10. | | | | international stage through an exchange program. |
| The Americana Music Association is a professional | | | | Opening in Port of Spain September 22 and running |
| trade organization whose mission is to provide a | | | | through October 2, the trinidad + tobago film festival |
| forum for the advocacy of Americana music, host a | | | | presented by FLOW and supported by Trinidad and |
| yearly Americana Conference, publish the weekly | | | | Tobago Film Company, mounts an exhibition of films |
| Americana Airplay Chart, produce the annual | | | | made in the Caribbean region, including Latin American |
| Americana Awards Show, participate in other industry | | | | countries in the Caribbean Basin, Caribbean people of |
| events that advocate and support this genre of | | | | the Diaspora, and international filmmakers that reflect |
| music noted as an amalgam of roots musics formed | | | | Caribbean culture and way of life both in the |
| by a confluence of sounds from folk, country, | | | | Caribbean and the Diaspora. Also, continuing the ttff's |
| rhythm & blues, rock & roll, but popularly | | | | heritage initiative, that started last year with a focus |
| referred to as alternative country. That includes the | | | | on the cinema of India, the Festival is this year |
| annual Convention & Festival, running this year, | | | | focusing on African cinema. Also, this year the ttff |
| September 8-11 in Nashvillle. | | | | will present, in association with the Embassy of the |
| SCENEPR!, a career event organizer and networking | | | | Federative Republic of Brasil, a showcase of Brazilian |
| hub for media entrepreneurs and professionals | | | | cinema with Daniela Thomas who will be hosting a |
| working in independent film, launches its first major | | | | mini-retrospective of her work. During her slated |
| social event for the month, September 9, SoHo, New | | | | time, she will be leading a workshop on directing |
| York, geared to a crowd made up of musical artists, | | | | feature length films with screenings of her work at |
| filmmakers, photographers, models, and other | | | | Studio Film Club. |
| creatives, to enjoy ambient sounds, exchange | | | | The Film Society of Lincoln Center opens the 48th |
| business cards and ideas. Attenders are also | | | | New York Film Festival September 24, running it |
| encouraged to bring headshots, postcards and other | | | | through October 10, in New York City. The Festival |
| promotional material for distribution. With an | | | | includes main slate program selections along with |
| international call for entries, the group is beginning a | | | | special events, panel discussions, the experimental |
| new short film series with subjects of any genre, | | | | film showcase, Views from the Avant-Garde, and |
| shot in HD, titled, Cinematique, the first screening set | | | | more. The Film Society of Lincoln Center was |
| for September 15 in Astoria. Then, on September 29, | | | | founded in 1969 to celebrate American and |
| SCENEPR! presents "The Main Event," a recurring | | | | international cinema, to recognize and support new |
| event series for men (and women) who want to | | | | filmmakers, and to enhance awareness, accessibility |
| learn how to maximize their time, better their health, | | | | and understanding of the art among a broad and |
| augment their careers, improve their looks/style, | | | | diverse film going audience. One NYFF special event |
| networking, education, male bonding, professional | | | | will be, Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack |
| enrichment, and for fun. | | | | Cardiff, screening with A Matter of Life and Death |
| BMI will present its President's Award to founding | | | | and Dracula (George Melford, Director) the 1931 |
| member of the Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, at the 10th | | | | Spanish-language version of the classic tale freshly |
| Annual Urban Awards ceremony. The BMI President's | | | | accompanied by an eerie live solo guitar performance |
| Award is presented on unique occasions recognizing | | | | by guitarist, composer, and Grammy-nominated |
| an individual who has distinctly and profoundly | | | | songwriter Gary Lucas. |
| influenced the entertainment industry. This honor | | | | Opening in Nashville September 27 and running into |
| celebrates will.i.am's work as an artist, producer, and | | | | October 3, International Bluegrass Music Association |
| humanitarian. This invitation-only event will also honor | | | | Week, the annual business conference for the |
| the world's premier r&b, rap and hip-hop | | | | bluegrass music industry with artist showcases, an |
| songwriters, producers and publishers of the past | | | | exhibit hall totaling more than 100 booths, professional |
| year's top urban music, as well as crown the Urban | | | | development seminars, member constituency |
| Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The | | | | meetings, one-on-one networking, and more. From |
| Awards will be hosted by Del R. Bryant, President | | | | October 1-3, certain highlighted activities will be, Fan |
| & CEO of BMI, and Catherine Brewton, Vice | | | | Fest, an indoor music festival featuring performances |
| President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta. | | | | by some of the industry's top acts, a Masters |
| A recurring theme for this year's annual Martha's | | | | Workshop Stage, a Roots & Branches Stage, |
| Vineyard International Film Festival, September 9-12, | | | | exhibit hall, and scores of jam sessions. This year's |
| is "Other Places", and about 90% of film selections | | | | International Bluegrass Music Awards Show happens |
| are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival | | | | on September 30 of the event week. The After |
| mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding | | | | Hours presentations are part of the overall event, |
| through film. Opening night there's a sunset cocktail | | | | but are hosted by individual groups and organizations, |
| reception with live music on the roof of the Mansion | | | | and are ticketed and do require conference |
| House Inn overlooking Vineyard Haven harbor. Friday | | | | registration or a music pass to attend or take part in. |
| and Saturday night feature post-screening parties | | | | Organizers for the Pop Montreal International Music |
| with world music, prepared appetizers, and refreshing | | | | Festival claim to have an open interpretation of what |
| drinks provided by festival sponsors. Closing night will | | | | pop music is, and so it admits a wide range of artists |
| be on the deck of the Vineyard Haven Marina where | | | | and genres. So as the program opens September 29, |
| Festivalgoers will hear live bluegrass by Ballyhoo, | | | | its FilmPop category will showcase, Dark Night Of |
| appetizers by Vineyard faves Blue Canoe restaurant, | | | | The Soul is a music and visual art project put |
| Net Result, and Il Tesoro of the Charlotte Inn along | | | | together by Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse and a host |
| with libations from the fest sponsors. | | | | of guest vocalists with a collection of original David |
| During this year's 35th Toronto International Film | | | | Lynch photography, who's imagery is wholly inspired |
| Festival, opening September 9-19, industry | | | | by and based on the music providing a visual |
| professionals host the "Meet With..." series of informal | | | | narrative to the record. Then, aside from the music, |
| and intimate information sessions on pressing topics in | | | | Lil Biz, a small business conference for artists, |
| today's film industry. The sessions give insight into | | | | designers and the self-employed, offers four |
| the fundamentals of the business and craft of | | | | workshops that are completely free. Puces Pop |
| filmmaking. Filmmakers' Lounge, formerly the Match | | | | Record Fair, will be a two day Record Fair in the Mile |
| Club, is a new meeting space for Festival filmmakers | | | | End featuring volumes of record collectors, |
| and industry professionals, and the site for panels and | | | | instrument repairs and international and local indie |
| industry sessions as well as a place to meet, work, | | | | record labels. This event runs along side Puces POP, |
| dine, have a drink and talk films. Now in its seventh | | | | Montreal's largest do-it-yourself festival where over |
| year, Talent Lab is presented by Canadian Initiatives | | | | one hundred local and international artists, crafters, |
| during the Toronto International Film Festival and is an | | | | and indie record labels come to sell their wares. |
| intensive four-day artistic development program that | | | | The above events are only a sample of what is fully |
| provides emerging talent with an opportunity to learn | | | | listed. Complete details are on the "Media, |
| from established film artists. | | | | Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News |
| The West Coast Documentary and Reality | | | | and Events" page which will now have a language |
| Conference in Santa Monica, September 13-15, brings | | | | translation button to convert its contents into any |
| together accomplished producers, directors, writers, | | | | chosen language. The companion video news |
| network executives, agents and distributors for | | | | summary can be found on the podcast blog as well |
| stimulating discussions, as well as networking | | | | as on the most popular video sharing sites. Last |
| opportunities. WESTDOC runs two areas of | | | | month the video news summary featured Grey Duck |
| professional interest, designated as The | | | | Production's 'The Telephone Game', Matt Oakey of |
| Documentary Village and The Reality Village. | | | | Toronto based music and film producers, Padded Cell |
| Attendees and speakers are able to take full | | | | Productions with ‘Little Noise', Indian Slap Bass |
| advantage of both of these arenas and to select | | | | master out of Kerala, India, Jayen Varma, Parisian film |
| seminars from any village they choose. The third day | | | | director Vince Bosco with latest work, ‘Beyond |
| of the conference is entirely devoted to PitchFest, a | | | | Love', Pop Rock band out of São Paulo, |
| live presentation for Documentary and Reality | | | | MegaRex. Follow the posting of the news summary |
| producers to pitch new concepts to network and | | | | on Twitter. Streaming video can now be played |
| development executives for potential acquisition in | | | | directly into your Real Media Player, and your |
| front of a live audience. | | | | Windows Media Player. Past video from the monthly |
| The Oldenburg Film Festival is a non-competitive film | | | | video news summary is archived on the Free Home |
| festival, and embraces an "open" format for what it | | | | Video Showcase which now serves as an archive for |
| screens. There is a cinema-trailer part to the festival | | | | all past video presentations but without the audio |
| that is usually popular highlight, stressing off-beat | | | | news narration. |
| innovations and ideas to stimulate the festival | | | | |