Mediterranean Distribution Catalogue
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Mediterranean Distribution Catalogue
Mediterranean Distribution Catalogue 2010 Indexes By countries 2 By companies 3 1 Index by countries Austria Italy Belgium Kosovo Denmark Lebanon Egypt Spain France Tunisia Greece Turkey Iran Israel 2 Index by companies 01 Distribution 58 Iranian independents 49 Abbout productions 81 JMT Films Distribution 53 Adriana Chiesa Enterprises 59 Latido Films 86 Alfama Films 19 Les Films de la Mémoire 8 Arapàn Cinema Documentario 60 Les Films de la Passerelle 9 Arte France Cinéma 20 Les Films Sauvages 30 Atlantik Medya 91 Les Films Singuliers 31 B&B 61 LevelK Aps 11 BAC Films International 21 Lowave 32 Bamdad Film 48 Lucky Red 67 Bim Film 63 MarsFilm 94 CDFP Genci 78 Medusa Film 69 Cinecittà Luce 64 Memento Films Distribution 33 Cinema Republic 85 Memento Films International 35 Cinetelfilms 88 Mille et une productions 37 Coach14 22 Misr International Films 17 Colifilms Diffusion 24 Nada Film 95 Compagnie des Phares et Balises 25 Nimbus Film Aps 12 CTV 89 Nomad Film Distribution 70 D Productions 92 Orlando Films Ltd 55 DOC Video 65 Pyramide International 38 EastWest Filmdistribution 5 Rai Trade 72 Effendi productions 93 Rossofuoco 73 Entre Chien et Loup 7 Ruth Diskin Films Ltd 56 Films Distribution 26 Sheherazad Media International 51 Fondation Liban Cinéma 83 Silkroad production 40 Good News 4 Film 16 System TV 41 Greek Film Center 44 Telecine Italia 75 INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel) 28 Trust Nordisk 13 Inkas Film Productions 45 Umedia 42 Insomnia World Sales 29 Vitagraph 76 Intramovies 66 3 Austria EastWest Filmdistribution 5 4 EastWest Filmdistribution Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Austria Schottenfeldgasse 14 - 1070 Vienna Sasha Wieser (+43) 1 524 9310 (+43) 1 524 931020 [email protected] www.eastwest-distribution.com/index.htm EastWest Filmdistribution is a feature film sales company which specialises in the promotion and sale of quality European and Independent feature films. EastWest was founded in November 2004 by Sasha Wieser and Steve Walsh who each have over thirty years experience across all aspects of international film production and distribution. With a strong global network of experienced film professionals, EastWest has a passion for world cinema and a firm belief that the films we represent deserve and will find a worldwide audience. Recent acquisitions: “Rammbock” (Feature Film, 35mm, 64 min.) – Production Country: Germany Genre: Horror Directed by Marvin Kren “Miss Kicki” (Feature Film, 35mm, 85 min.) – Production Country: Sweden Genre: Female drama Directed by Håkon Liu 5 Belgium Entre Chien et Loup Les Films de la Mémoire Les Films de la Passerelle 7 8 9 6 Entre Chien et Loup Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Belgium 28, rue de l’Amblève - 1160 Brussels Diana Elbaum (+32) 2 736 4813 (+32) 2 732 3383 [email protected] www.entre-chien-et-loup.be Entre Chien et Loup’s production policy focuses on high quality content. In both feature and documentary film, our production philosophy remains firmly committed to this principle, and it is thanks to this particular emphasis that we have succeeded, since our creation in 1989, in imposing ourselves on the European audiovisual market. Recent productions 1. A Distant Neighborhood by Sam Garbanski, 2010 2. The Ditch by Wang Bin, 2010 7 Les Films de la Mémoire Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Belgium 21, Avenue du Domaine bte 2 - 1190 Bruxelles (+32)2 344 76 28 (+32)2 344 73 26 [email protected] www.lesfilmsdelamemoire.be Created in 1987 by Diane Perelsztejn and Willy Perelsztejn, Les Films de la Mémoire is based in Brussels, in the heart of Europe. Our aim is to create a transmission of memory by creating, producing, and distributing documentary films. Recent productions 1. Waterloo by Willy Perelsztejn 2. Adam and Eve by Scott Murray 8 Les Films de la Passerelle Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Belgium Rue Renory 62 4032 Liège (+32) 43 42 36 02 (+32) 43 43 07 20 [email protected] www.passerelle.be Founded in 1984, Les Films de la Passerelle specializes in documentary films committed on various levels: social (the prison world, the steel industry, women's strikes), humanitarian (humanitarian intervention in Somalia, African hospitals), political (dictatorship in Zaire) and North-South relations (kids on the street and favelas in Brazil, colonials in Zaire). European partners generally finance these productions that have been selected at numerous film festivals, some at which they have received awards. They also have been broadcast worldwide by many television companies. In 1996, Les Films de la Passerelle received an award for best producer from the European Union for the production of "Donka, X-ray of an African Hospital Recent productions: 1. Mémoire du Congo-Zaïre , fragments inédits by Thierry Michel, 2010 2. Katanga, la guerre du cuivre by Thierry Michel, 2010 9 Denmark LevelK Aps Nimbus Film Aps Trust Nordisk 11 12 13 10 LevelK Aps Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: E-mail: Website: Denmark Frederiksberg Alle 52, 1820 – Frederiksberg C Tine Klint (+45) 4844 3072 [email protected] www.levelk.dk Sales and distribution company that represents International production companies and manages the distribution rights for films and TV productions worldwide. With offices in Copenhagen and New York, LevelK has access to local markets worldwide to develop new projects and business opportunities. LevelK’s catalogue reflects the focus on four areas being Directors to Watch, Film Noir (encompassing Horror and Thriller), Family and TV Series. With a selection policy that supports the acquisition of foreign films the catalogue contains quality films from Australia to Turkey, Brazil to Scandinavia. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Say Nothing by Kieran Darcy-Smith - Australia, 2010 2. Me and My Umbrella by Toni Vanzolini - Brazil 2010 3. The Voice by Umit Unal - Turkey, 2010 4. Temptation of St Tony by Veiko Ounpuu - Estonia, 2009 5. Crying With Laughter by Justin Molotnikov - United Kingdom, 2009 Recent acquisitions: “The voice” (Feature Film, 35mm, 97 min.) – Production Country: Turkey Plot: Derya is haunted by a voice. Desperate to be released from its presence, she agrees to a deal to follow Onur, her boss and childhood friend, uncovering some shocking truths about him, and even herself. Genre: Thriller Directed by Umit Unal Photography by Turksoy Golebeyi Main cast: Selma Ergec (Derya), Mehmet Gunsur (Onur), Isik Yenersu(Aysel) “Me and My Umbrella” (Feature Film, 35mm, 78 min.) – Production Country: Brazil Plot: With his childhood sweetheart kidnapped by the cruel Baron before their first day of junior high, Eugenio and his best friend embark on an adventure to rescue her, armed only with his grandfather’s umbrella. Genre: Fantasy Directed by Toni Vanzolini Photography by Paulo Vainer Main cast: Lucas Cotrim (Eugenio), Victor Froiman (Cebola), Rafaela Victor(Frida) “Say Nothing” (Feature Film, 35mm, 90 min.) – Production Country: Australia Plot: Full-Moon Party Cambodia. Four friends go, only three come back. What happened that night as they danced under the stars? Turns out one of them knows and is keeping a nasty secret, but who.. Genre: Psychological Drama/Mistery Directed by Kieran Darcy Smith Photography by Jules O’Loughlin Main cast: Joel Edgerton (Dave), Theresa Palmer (Steph), Felicity Price(Alice) 11 Nimbus Film Aps Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: E-mail: Website: Denmark Hauchsvej 17, 1825 Frederiksberg (+45) 3634 0910 [email protected] www.nimbusfilm.dk Nimbus Film was established in 1993 by producers Birgitte Hald and Bo Ehrhardt, both graduated from The National Film School of Denmark with directors as Ole Christian Madsen, Thomas Vinterberg and Per Fly. Nimbus Film works hard to be a continuous source of Scandinavian talent. Our essential goal is to create good, original stories with a universal appeal. We strongly believe in the “creative triangle” based on close and creative co-operation between director, scriptwriter and producer. 12 Trust Nordisk Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Denmark Filmbyen 12, 2650 Hvidovre (+45) 3686 8788 (+45) 3677 4448 [email protected] www.trustnordisk.com TrustNordisk is the result of a merger between Trust Film Sales and Nordisk Film International Sales. With a year-long experience and know-how of selling arthouse films (Trust), family films and mainstream titles (Nordisk), the merger underlines the power of joining forces. With the highly specialized team TrustNordisk can provide top service and create tailored sales platforms for any type of film passing through the pipeline. TrustNordisk will handle no less than 500 titles in their catalogue ranging from festival prize winners, to the best of European family films and mainstream films for television. TrustNordisk markets and licenses mainly European produced feature films, animations, TV series and shorts to the worldwide television and film community. The titles originate from both large production companies as well as independent producers within all of Europe. TrustNordisk represent a feature film catalogue of more than 500 films from highly acclaimed directors such as Lars von Trier, Susanne Bier, Thomas Vinterberg and Lukas Moodysson. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. In a better world by Susanne Bier - Denmark, 2010 2. Easy Money by Daniél Espinosa - Sweden, 2010 3. Armadillo by Janus Metz - Denmark, 2010 4. Beyond by Pernilla August – Sweden, 2010 5. Bad Faith by Kristina Petri - Sweden, 2010 6. Behind blue skies by Hannes Holm – Sweden, 2010 7. Erotic Man by Jørgen Leth – Denmark, 2010 8. Karla & Jonas by Charlotte Sachs Bostrup – Denmark, 2010 Recent acquisitions: “In a better world” (Feature Film, 35mm 100 min.) – Production Country: Denmark Plot: Susanne Bier’s new feature film is a drama about the destruction of the idyll and the personal choice between revenge and pacifism. Genre: Drama Directed by Susan Bier Main cast: Mikael Persbrandt (Anton), Trine Dyrholm (Marianne) “Beyond” (Feature Film, 35mm 94 min.) – Production Country: Sweden Plot: a poignant story about a young woman´s dramatic childhood, her grief and the struggle to move on. Genre: Drama Directed by Pernilla August Main cast: Noomi Rapace (Lena), Ola Rapace (Johan), Outi Mäenpää (Aili) “Easy Money” (Feature Film, 35mm 119 min.) – Production country: Sweden Plot: While JW starts a journey into the dark world of organized crime, he brings together the fate of all to a struggle of life and death. Easy money is based on the book by Jens Lapidus. 13 Genre: Thriller Directed by Daniél Espinosa Main cast: Joel Kinnaman (Johan ‘JW’ Westlund), Matias Padin Varela (Jorge), Dragomir Mrsic (Mrado) 14 Egypt Good News 4 Film Misr International Films 16 17 15 Good News 4 Film Index by countries Index by companies Country: Egypt Address: 13 Wadi El Nil- 1first Floor, Mohandessin - Cairo Contact person: Adel Adeeb (Producer/Distributor)) Nour El Tonny (Director of Sales & Distribution) Telephone: (+202) 762 5264 (+202) 762 4723 (+202) 337 5900 Fax: (+202) 762 5264 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.goodnews4films.com/index.asp Good News for Film is a corporation established in 2001. This division is home to our film production studio which creates and produces blockbuster films, television programs, and provides audio and visual services as well. The company started its operation at the beginning of 2003. It completed its organizational structuring by the end of the same year. Our mission is to satisfy the existing films demand in Egypt and the Arab world by providing first-class films and bring back the golden age of cinema. Recent productions: “Bobbos” (Feature Film) – Production Country: Egypt Plot: A sarcastic comedy that follows two lovers whose business is hit by the global recession, so they try to overcome financial crunch together. Directed by Wael Ehsan Written by Youssef Maati Main cast: Adel Emam, Yousra, Mai Kassab, Ashraf Abd Al Baki, Sameh Hussien and Yousf Dawoud. “Ibrahim Labyad ” (Feature Film) – Production country: Egypt Plot: The story of an unfortunate young man who tries to prove himself, yet he gets shackled by several social difficulties, while the love of his life fizzles out. Main cast: Ahmad Al Saka, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Hind Sabry and Amr Waked. 16 Misr International Films Index by countries Index by companies Country: Egypt Address: 35 Champollion Street Cairo Contact person: Gabriel Khoury Marianne Khoury Telephone: (+202) 2578 5361 (+202) 2578 5362 (+202) 2574 0020 Fax: (+202) 2578 8033 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Http://datatec1.w01.winhost.com/miff/Index.htm A Cairo-based production and distribution company founded in 1972 by Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine has producer or co-produced over 100 films, advertisements, and videos. A part of Chahine’s world-renowned work, MIF has a policy of encouraging young and creative filmmakers and promoting quality Arab cinema. 17 France Alfama Films Arte France Cinéma BAC Films International Coach14 Colifilms Diffusion Compagnie des Phares et Balises Films Distribution INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel) Insomnia World Sales Les Films Sauvages Les Films Singuliers Lowave Memento Films Distribution Memento Films International Mille et une productions Pyramide International Silkroad production System TV Umedia 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 37 38 40 41 42 18 Alfama Films Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 176 rue du Temple 75003 Paris Paulo Branco (+33) 1 4201 0705 (+33) 1 4201 0830 [email protected] www.alfamafilms.com Created by Paulo Branco in 2006, Alfama Films Production is an independent production company committed to developing international coproductions, as well pursuing its founder special collaboration with directors he has long been supporting notably Raul Ruiz, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa, Christophe Honoré or Werner Schroeter... Alfama Films has its own international sales and distribution services. Our catalogue covers famous auteurs supported for a long time by Paulo Branco, such as Christophe Honoré (Love Songs), Werner Schroeter (Tonight) or Raul Ruiz (Mysteries of Lisbon), as well as new talents discovered, produced, released and sold by Alfama Films (Gael Morel –Running away with you, Delphine Kreuter – Dubaï Flamingos or Jean-Manuel Fernandez and Sean Williams –Eyes find eyes). List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Les Chansons d’amour (Love songs) by Christophe Honoré - France, 2007 2. Nuit de chien (Tonight) by Werner Schroeter - France/Germany/Portugal, 2008 3. Mysterios de Lisboa (Mysteries of Lisbon) by Raul Ruiz - Portugal/France, 2010 Recent production: “Mysteries of Lisbon (Misterios de Lisboa)” (DCP, 276 min.) – Production Country: Portugal Plot: Mysteries of Lisbon plunges us into a veritable whirlwind of adventures and escapades, coincidences and revelations, sentiments and violent passions, vengeance, love affairs, from Portugal to France and Italy. Directed by Raul Ruiz Written by Carlos Saboga Produced by Paulo Branco Main cast: Adriano Luz (Father Dinis), Maria João Bastos (Angela de Lima), Clotilde Hesme (Duchesse de Cliton) 19 Arte France Cinéma Index by countries Index by companies Country: France Address: 8 rue Marceau F-92785 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex 9 Telephone: (+33) 1 5500 7777 Fax: (+33) 1 5500 7700 Website: www.artepro.com ARTE France Cinéma finances the production of around 20 films a year from a 7.5 million euro budget. As co-producer, it receives a share of revenue from different sources (ticket sales, video, TV, and foreign sales). This income is reinvested in producing new films. Since its founding, ARTE France Cinéma has been involved in over 450 films and has worked with 270 different directors representing more than 50 nationalities. Its focus is on talent renewal, efforts to boost European and world cinema and revitalize French cinema. Roughly speaking, co-production is equally divided among three categories: first features,French films, and international joint ventures. ARTE France Cinéma is particularly interested in supporting new authors for their first or second films, such as Sophie Barthes, Adrian Sitaru, Katell Quillévéré, Pelin Esmer, Mia Hansen-Love. ARTE France Cinéma supports European and international cinema with renowned directors such as Lars Von Trier, Lucrecia Martel, Patrice Chéreau, Amos Gitaï, Tsai Ming-Liang, Wim Wenders, Agnès Varda... Since 2003, ARTE France Cinéma has been producing 3 feature documentaries annually (such as Les plages d’Agnès by Agnès Varda, L’apprenti by Samuel Collardey recently released in France or Rachel by Simone Bitton expected in 2009) with ARTE’s documentary division. In 2005, ARTE France Cinéma also created ARTE Cofinova to implement every year the financing of 3 or 4 films. List of the most relevant coproductions 1. 35 Shots of Rum by Claire Denis (Soudaine Compagnie), 2. Anti Christ by Lars Von Trier (Slot Machine) 3. Father of my children by Mia Hansen-Love (Les Films Pelleas) 4. Palermo Shooting by Wim Wenders (Rectangle Prosduction). 20 BAC Films International Index by countries Index by companies Country: France Address: 88 Rue de la Folie-Méricourt – 75011 Paris Contact person: Silvère Moreau (Head International Sales) Camille Néel Telephone: (+33) 1 5353 5252 Fax: (+33) 1 5353 0670 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.bacfilms.com/international BAC Films has launched its own International sales department. BAC has launched is headed by Silvère Moreau. The slate will include an average of six films per year to be marketed to distributors worldwide for cinema release, TV broadcast and video. The first film to be sold by BAC Films International, Turtles can fly, directed by Bahman Ghobadi, was awarded the Concha d’or at the San Sebastian Festival in Spain in September 2004. The film has already been sold to more than thirty territories, among them United States, Great Britain, Canada, Benelux, Australia, Spain, South America... List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Europolis by Cornel Gheorghita - France, 2010 2. The Last Summer by Joost Wynant - Belgium, 2007 3. Free Zone by Amos Gitai – France, Israel, Belgium, Spain, 2005 4. Turtles can fly by Bahman Ghobadi – Iran, France, Iraq 2004 Recent acquisitions: “The last summer” (Feature Film, 35mm 90 min.) – Production Country: Belgium Plot: Four 17-year-old boys loose their innocence during what is to be their last summer together. Friendships are put to the test when one of them helps to hide a mysterious girl from her drunken and violent father. Genre: Comedy Directed by Joost Wynant Produced by CAVIAR Main cast: Laura Verlinden, Bram Van Outryve, Gilles De Schrijver, Robrecht Vanden Thoren, Freek Pieters “Europolis” (Feature Film, 35mm 98 min.) – Production country: France Plot: Nae lives in a small village in East Rumania. A telegram arrives telling him that his long lost uncle Luca has died. The wire was sent by Luca’s executer;asking Nae and his mother to go to France to make arrangements. One of the deceased’s last wishes was to be buried in the cemetery of his home town in Sulina, Rumania, located on the coast of the Black Sea, on the other side of the continent. Genre: Drama Produced by Gheorghita Srl Directed by Cornel Gheorghita Main cast: Adriana Trandafir, Áron Dimény 21 Coach14 Index by countries Index by companies Country: France Address: Paris Office: 29 Rue Boissy D’Anglas, 75008 Paris Barcelona Office: 36 Calle Mandri, Principal 2, 08022 Barcelona Contact person: Sales: Pape Boye & Jaume Domenech Acquisitions: Caroline Nataf Marketing & Festivals: Verónica Zerpa Telephone: Paris Office: (+33) 1 4021 7279 Barcelona Office: : (+34) 93 280 5752 Fax: Paris Office: (+33) 1 5818 6470 Barcelona Office: (+34) 93 280 4094 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.coach14.com French world sales agency, with headquarters in Paris and another office in Barcelona, well versed in the specificities of the sector, from production to distribution and international sales. The knowledge of the special characteristics of the filmmaking industry in the different countries in which it works, with regard to both its creative and economic aspects, allow this company to manage world sales of independent productions with the maximum commitment. The company’s line-up is comprised of well selected titles, with the relevant international trajectory: products of undisputed quality. It wishes to balance films for wide audiences with the labour of promoting critically-acclaimed directors, like Alain Resnais’ “Les Herbes Folles” and Corneliu Porumboiu’s “Police, Adjective”; new films by emerging talents, like Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s “Amer” or Constantin Popescu’s “Portrait of the Fighter as a Young Man” and “Principles of Life”; and US productions like “Castro’s Daughter”. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Les Herbes Folles by Alain RESNAIS (France, 2009) 2. Police, Adjective by Corneliu PORUMBOIU (Romania, 2009) 3. Je suis heureux que ma mere soit vivant by Calude & Nathan Miller (France, 2009) 4. Amer by Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani (Belgium/France, 2009) 5. Carré Blanc by Jean-Baptiste Leonetti (France 2010, post-production) 6. Castro’s Daughter by Bobby Moresco (USA, pre-production) Recent acquisitions: “All good children” (Feature Film, 35mm 81 min.) – Production Country: Ireland, Belgium, France Plot: After the death of their mother, Dara and his brother are moved from Ireland to rural France. There, the boys befriend a local English family and the vulnerable Dara falls under the spell of Bella, their young daughter. Life seems magical, until she begins to pull away from him... Genre: Drama Directed by Alicia Duffy Photography by Nanu Segal Main cast: Jack Gleeson (Dara), Imogen Jones (Bella), David Brazil (Eoin), David Wilmot (Julian), Kate Duchene (Lynne) “Principles of life” (Feature Film, 35mm 97 min.) – Production country: Romania Plot: Velicanu considers himself fulfilled. He has money, a new villa, he is married (for the second time) to 22 a young woman and has two sons. Things will stop being picture perfect when a crisis before the holidays makes him wonder: is he really as happy and fulfilled? Genre: Drama Directed by Constantin Popescu Photography by Liviu Marghidan Main cast: Vlad Ivanov (Marian Velicanu), Gabriel Huian (Catalin), Rodica Lazar (Ruxandra) “Potrait of the fighter as a young man” (Feature Film, 35mm 120 min.) – Production country: Romania Plot: Right after World War II, Rumania fell under a Communist dictatorship. The country became a huge prison. Terror was its new rule. In those times, in the mountains, groups of people opposed the regime by armed resistance. They became a symbol of the resistance. Genre: Drama Directed by Constantin Popescu Photography by Liviu Marghidan Main cast: Constantin Diță (Moşu’), Bogdan Dumitrache (Leu), Cătălin Babiluc (Profesoru’), Ionuț Caras (Ghiță), Constantin Lupescu (Ilioi), Ion Bechet (Nelu), Dan Bordeianu (Metea), Bogdan Dumitrescu (Fileru), Alexandru Potocean (Porâmbu), Alin Mihalache (Gheorghe) 23 Colifilms Diffusion Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 17 rue de Chéroy - 75017 Paris (+33) 1 4294 2543 (+33) 1 4294 1705 [email protected] www.colifilms.com Small independent distributor which promoted and distributed big names of Hispanic cinema and authors from the new horizons of less known territories of the world. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. La buena nueva by Helena Taberna – Spain 2010 2. Boogie by Gustavo Cova – Argentina 2010 3. Adama, mon kibboutz by Dror Shaul – Israel, 2008 4. 14 Kilomètres by Gerardo Olivares - Spain, 2007 Recent acquisitions: “La buena nueva (aka La Buena noticia)” (Feature Film, 35mm 103 min. ) – Production Country: Spain Plot: 1936. At the beginning of Spanish Civil War, Miguel is sent by the Archbishop to a socialist village in the North of Spain. When Francos’ army occupy the region he will fight in order to defend the people of the village facing the soldiers and the church hierarchy. Based on a true story, a story of love, war and religion. Genre: Drama Directed by Helena Taberna Main cast: Unax Ugalde, Bárbara Goenaga, Gorka Aginagalde et Guillermo Toledo “Boogie” (Animation, Digital 3D & 2D 82 min.) – Production country: Argentina Plot: Boogie, a big bully armed to the teeth, has its own vision of the law… Nasty and out of reality, he is sexist, violent, racist,… He is the worst assassin in town… Genre: Animation Directed by Gustavo Cova 24 Compagnie des Phares et Balises Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 108 avenue Ledru Rollin 75011 Paris Yasmine Benkiran (+33) 1 4475 1133 (+33) 1 4475 1135 [email protected] www.phares-balises.fr La Compagnie des Phares & Balises was founded in 1992. All of its production choices have been steered by two guiding principles : curiosity and the desire to bring great films to the screen. It has become a key industry player, producing more than 300 documentaries focusing on historical events, social and political issues, art and investigations. In 2007 the company began making and producing its own feature films. These works include the prestigious historical TV series “Nicolas Le Floch”. Ten years after its creation, La Compagnie des Phares et Balises already has 300+ hours of films in it vaults, including a strong documentary catalogue and a handful of highly esteemed feature films. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Nicolas le Floch adapted from the novels by Jean-François Parot - France,2009 2. Nuremberg directed by François Delage - France, 1990 3. The Armenian genocide directed by Laurence Jourdan - France, 2005 Recent acquisitions: “Nicolas le Floch” (TV series, 12 episodes x 50 min.) – Production Country: France Plot: Nicolas le Floch plunges viewers into the mysteries of 18th century Paris, a world teeming with crime, debauchery and theft. The series is a successful blend of police intrigue and melodrama Genre: Police and adventure series in costumes Directed by Edwin Baily (season 1) / Nicolas Picard Dreyfuss (season 2 and 3) Music by Stéphane Moucha Main cast: Jérôme Robart ( Nicolas le Floch), François Caron (Sartine), Mathias Mlekuz (Bourdeau), Vincent Winterhalter (Scemacgus), Jean-Marie Winling (M. de Noblecourt) “Black heart, White men” (Documentary series, 3 x 52 min. or 90 min.) – Production country: Belgium Plot: This documentary series will relieves the story of the colonization of Central Africa from 1480 to the present day and takes the shape of a formidable human saga Genre: Documentary – History Produced by Eklektik Production / Offworld-Bruxelles (animation studio) Directed by Samuel Tilman, Daniel Cattier, Isabelle Christiaens and Jean-François Bastin “39/40, the war through a lens” (Documentary series, 2 x 52 min.) – Production country: France Plot: The film gives a monthly record, from September 1939 to June 1940, of the inexorable plunge Europe took into chaos. The story is told from German, English and French' point of view, based on the information they gave their nations at the time. Genre: Documentary - History Directed by Jean-Christophe Rosé 25 Films Distribution Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 34, rue du Louvre - Paris Sanam Madjedi (+33) 1 5310 3399 (+33) 1 5310 3398 [email protected] www.filmsdistribution.com Films Distribution is an international sales agency set up in 1997 by Nicolas Brigaud-Robert and François Yon. Since then, the company has made a name for itself in the marketplace as a highly-specialized outfit, working with feature films and selling to international distributors and broadcasters. Each year, we launch 15 to 20 new titles in the most prestigious festival selections. Films Distribution now handles a library of approximately 800 features, 300 of which are available worldwide.In addition to its Paris office, Films Distribution has set up in 2008 Films Boutique, a Berlin based subsidiary, focused on special-interest movies and discoveries. Known for the quality of its artistic choices and worldwide successes such as Merry Christmas, Live&Become, Crazy, Lady Chatterley, Lemon Tree, Coco Chanel, Cell 211, we are dedicated to singular, award winning and innovative feature films from all over the world. We pride ourselves in discovering exciting new filmmakers and introducing them to audiences around the world List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Balada Triste by Alex de la Iglesia - Spain, 2010 2. Cell 211 by Daniel Monzon - Spain, 2009 3. Days of Glory by Rachid Bouchareb - France, 2006 Recent acquisitions: “Lemon Tree” (Feature Film, 35mm 106 min.) – Production Country: France, Israel, Germany Plot: Salma, a Palestinian widow, goes to war against the Israeli Defense Minister, whose house lies opposite her lemon grove, on the border between Israel and the Occupied Territories. The security authorities are quick to declare that Salma's trees pose an existential threat to the Defense Minister and his family, and order them to be cut down. Genre: Drama Directed by Eran Riklis Photography by Rainer Klaussmann Music by Habib Shehadeh Main cast: Hiam Abbass (Salma), Ali Suliman (Ziad), Doron Tavory (Navon) “Melodrama Habibi” (Feature Film, 35mm 98 min.) – Production country: France Plot: In the 1970's, Bruno Caprice was a one-hit wonder with his first and only single, "Quand tu t'en vas." Now completely out of the limelight, he earns a living as a receptionist in a Parisian luxury hotel. An unexpected phone call changes his life: a rich Lebanese businessman wants him to come sing in Beirut, for his wife's birthday. There he discovers that his song has not been forgotten. Genre: Comedy / Drama Directed by Hany Tamba Photography by Emmanuel Soyer Music by Khaled Mouzamar 26 Main cast: Patrick Chesnais (Bruno Caprice), Pierrette Katrib (Nadine), Gabriel Yammine (César) “Eyes wide open” (Feature Film, 35mm 90 min.) – Production country: Israel Plot: Aaron, a respectable butcher in Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, is married to Rivka and is a dedicated father of four children. One day, he meets Ezri, a twenty-two-years-old handsome student, and soon falls in love with him. He then starts to neglect his family and community life, swept away by his love and lust for Ezri. But guilt, torment and pressure from the community will catch up, and lead him to take a strong decision... Genre: Drama Directed by Haim Tabakam Written by Merav Doster Photography by Axel Schneppat Main cast: Zohar Strauss (Aaron), Ran Danker (Ezri), Ravit Rozen (Rivka) 27 INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel) Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 83/85 rue de Patay – 75013 Paris Jean-Luc Vernhet (+33) 1 4423 1212 (+33) 1 4423 1100 [email protected] www.inamediapro.com INA (the national audiovisual institute in Paris) is one of the largest archive source in the world and now the largest library of digitised images and sounds. Preserving all the archives of the French Public Television, Ina proposes a huge variety of programmes and treasures covering more than 60 years of television : famous drama series (Arsène Lupin…), historical dramas and documentaries (The Accursed Kings…), films built on literature masterpieces, world-known collections (Filmmakers of our time…), entertainment shows… 500 000 hours of digitised programmes are waiting for you. Thanks to Ina’s production activities, the catalogue grows each year with unseen, ambitious documentaries and feature films. A huge choice for broadcasters, directors and publishers. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Mysteries in the Archives by Serge Viallet, Alexandre Auque, Julien Gaurichon, France 2. In the name of Islam by Ben Salama, Antonio Wagner, France 3. Exiles : from Hitler to Hollywood by Karen Thomas, Sylvie Blum, France Recent acquisitions: “Mysteries in the Archives” (Documentary series, 10 episodes x 26 min.) – Production Country: France Plot: This series was conceived to uncover or rediscover footage that bears witness to a century of history. Every episode is a formal inquiry. Some subjects are cheerful and amusing. Others bear witness to solemn, momentous events. Genre: Documentary – Politics, Society Directed by Serge Viallet, Alexandre Auque, Julien Gaurichon “In the name of Islam” (Documentary series, 2 episodes x 52 min) – Production country: France Plot: This programme presents the views of both Westerners and Muslims : the historic and political background of the rise of Islamism and the events which led to an acceleration. Genre: Documentary – Politics, History Directed by Ben Salama, Antonio Wagner “Exiles : from Hitler to Hollywood” (Documentary, 80 min.) – Production country: France Plot: "Exiles" retraces the experiences of 800 film industry professionals exiles, who found refuge in Hollywood between 1933 and 1939, revealing the impact of their exile on the cinema both in Germany and the United States. Genre: Documentary – Cinema, History Directed by Karen Thomas, Sylvie Blum 28 Insomnia World Sales Index by countries Index by companies Country: France Address: 50 bis rue de la Mare -75020 Paris Contact person: Luc Ntonga (Managing director) Stéphanie Roux (International Sales Chief Executive Officer) Telephone: (+33) 1 4358 0804 Fax: (+33) 1 4358 0932 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.insomnia-sales.com www.insomnia-video.com INSOMNIA World Sales handles worldwide distribution rights for independent international feature films. Since 2004, INSOMNIA world Sales Sales has established a global network of international distributors and buyers, and has become the sales agent for producers from around the world. INSOMNIA World Sales represents high quality feature films and TV programmes. INSOMNIA World Sales' overall goal is to satisfy its clients and producers by licensing films at mutual beneficial terms world-wide. 29 Les Films Sauvages Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 33 rue de Clichy 75009 Paris Jean-Christophe Soulageon (+33) 1 4229 5504 (+33) 1 5331 1947 [email protected] www.filmsauvages.com We produce according to our desires without editorial line. We are wild. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Deyrouth by Cloé Mazlo - France, 2010 Recent production: “Deyrouth” (35mm, 17 min.) – Production Country: France Plot: Questions of identity. Genre: Animation, Documentary Directed by Chloé Mazlo Music by Son of a Pitch 30 Les Films Singuliers Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 20 Rue Michelet – 93100 Montreuil Michel Poirier (+33) 1 4287 0202 (+33) 1 4287 0189 [email protected] http://films.singuliers.voila.net/ Since 1985 distribution, production, coproduction of short and feature films from Europe, Northern Africa, Near East and French speaking areas. Selection based on the quality of the scripts and/or the completed films. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The Last safar by Djamel Azizi - Algeria, 2010 2. Cholera street by Mustafa Altioklar – Turkey/France, 1999. 3. Touchia by Rachid Benhadj - Algeria/France, 1993. 4. Each his own life by Ali Ghanem – Algeria/France, 2010. 5. The price of man by Roland Moreau - France, 2010. 6. A drop of love by Atif Yilmaz - Turkey, 1987 31 Lowave Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 14, rue Taylor - Paris Silke Schmickl (+33) 1 4572 5010 (+33) 9 5578 8943 [email protected] www.lowave.com Lowave is an independent film label founded in 2002 by Marc Horchler and Silke Schmickl to promote experimental film and contemporary video art and make them accessible beyond the film festival and gallery circuit. Our catalogue features artists with varied backgrounds working with different techniques and multiple modes of expression, and ranges from abstract experimental films to militant documentaries. Alongside historic figures such as Marguerite Duras, Maurice Lemaître, Takahiko Iimura, and Helga Fanderl, Lowave has put forward some of the most important young artists from around the world. Its catalogue includes experimental film, video art, art related documentaries. In addition to individual, monographic titles, the Lowave catalogue features an important number of compilations, including Hors Pistes, co-produced with the Pompidou Center, Resistance[s] and Re:Frame, two collections of avant-garde Arab and Indian film and video art. A series of documentaries on art, artists at work, as well as portraits complete the label’s editorial selection. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Quelques miettes pour les oiseaux by Nassim Amaouche - France, 2005 2. We began by measuring distance by Basma - Al Sharif Jordan, 2009 3. Videomappings: Aida, Palestine by Till Roeskens - France, 2009 Recent acquisitions: “Videomappings: Aida, Palestine” (Documentary, DV 46 min.) – Production Country: France Plot: Somewhere, in the middle of a tangle of borders: a refugee camp. People caught in a situation that becomes more absurd every day. Just trying to live a human life. Genre: Documentary Directed by Till Roeskens “Resonances” (Video Art, 7 min.) – Production country: Tunisia Plot: Resonances starts with the prospecting of the bathroom from the artist’s childhood. Black inked words written in Arabic on the bathtub surface scatter and propagate progressively. They resonate and echo night scene recollections. Genre: Video Art, experimental Directed by Ismaïl Bahri “Malachi Farrell. La Fabrication de “La Gégène” (Documentary, DV 52 min.) – Production country: France Plot: The documentary Malachi Farrell at work - The Making of ‘La Gégène’ retraces the steps involved in the making of La Gégène, a mixed media art work by Malachi Farrell and his team for the MAC/VAL museum in France in 2007. Using movement, objects, images and sounds, La Gégène evokes the Algerian War and its related acts of violent torture as well as today's media deluge. Genre: Documentary Directed by Les auteurs anonymes Main cast: Malachi Farrell (artist) 32 Memento Films Distribution Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 9, Cité Paradis – 75010 Paris Alexandre Mallet Guy (+33) 1 5334 9020 (+33) 1 4247 1124 [email protected] www.memento-films.com Memento is a select Arthouse company designated to track and accompany high-profile, director driven independent films. We have recently worked with renowned and award-winning filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Laurent Cantet, Emanuele Crialese, Hiner Saleem, Jia Zhang-ke, Ramin Bahrani, Gilles Marchand and Olivier Assayas. Memento's young and dynamic team is devoted to promoting the projects with a maximum of commitment, rather than merely selling. We chose only 8 projects a year and can offer tailor–made synergies and business expertise through four companies; from production (Memento Films Production & La Cinefacture), International Sales (Memento Films International) to French distribution (Memento Films Distribution), according to the specific needs of each project. Whether it is high-end arthouse fare with a medium-sized budget or cutting-edge low-budget projects from emerging talents, we value originality, whether narrative or from the cinematographic vision of the director. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Tetro by Francis Ford Coppola - Argentina /Spain, 2009 2. Amerrika by Cherien Dabis - USA/Canada/Kuwait, 2009 3. About Elly by Asghar Farhadi – Iran, 2009 4. La Zona by Rodrigo Plà - Mexico/ Spain, 2008 5. Golden Door by Emanuele Crialese - Italy/Argentina/France, 2006 6. Echo Park LA by Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland – USA, 2006 Recent acquisitions: “Silent Souls” (Feature Film, 35mm 75 min.) – Production Country: Russia Plot: When Miron's beloved wife Tanya passes away, he asks his best friend Aist to help him say goodbye to her according to the rituals of the Merya culture. Genre: Drama Directed by Aleksei Fedorchenko Photography by Mikhail Krichman Music by Andrei Karasyov Main cast: Igor Sergeyev (Aist), Tsurilo (Miron Yuri), Yuliya Aug (Tanya) “Shahada” (Feature Film, 35mm 90 min.) – Production country: Germany Plot: Berlin today. Three second génération immigrants must find their place between faith and modern life in a contemporary western society, between the luring liberated lifestyle and tradition. Genre: Drama Directed by Burhan Qurbani Photography by Yoshi Heimrath Music by Daniel Sus Main cast: Maryam Zaree (Maryam), Jeremias Acheampong (Sammi) Carlo Ljubek (Ismail) 33 “Bye Bye Blondie” (Feature Film, 35mm 90 min.) – Production country: France Plot: Can a doomed teenage love story turn into a successfull one once we grow up ? Bye Bye Blondie is a punk lesbian romantic comedy. Genre: Drama Directed by Virginie Despentes Photography by Hélène Louvart Music by Varoun Jan Main cast: Emmanuelle Béart (Frances), Béatrice Dalle (Gloria), Pascal Gréggory (Claude) 34 Memento Films International Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 9, Cité Paradis – 75010 Paris Déborah Cukierman (+33) 1 5334 9020 (+33) 1 4247 1124 [email protected] www.memento-films.com Memento is a select Arthouse company designated to track and accompany high-profile, director-driven independent films.Memento's young and dynamic team is devoted to promoting the projects with a maximum of commitment, rather than merely selling. Whether it is high-end arthouse fare with a mediumsized budget or cutting-edge low-budget projects from emerging talents, we value originality, whether narrative or from the cinematographic vision of the director. We have recently worked with renowned and award-winning filmmakers such as Laurent Cantet, Pawel Pawlikovski, Ramin Bahrani, Kelly Reichardt, So Yong Kim, Gilles Marchand, Julie Bertucelli, Wash Westmoreland / Richard Glatzer, Emanuele Crialese, Hiner Saleem, Jia Zhang-ke, Ursula Meier or Olivier Assayas. They choose no more than 8 projects a year and can offer tailor-made synergies and business expertise through four companies, from production (Memento Films Production & La Cinéfacture), International Sales (Memento Films International) to French distribution (Memento Films Distribution), according to the specific needs of each project. Whether it is high-end arthouse fare with a medium-sized budget or cuttingedge low-budget projects from emerging talents, we value originality, whether narrative or from the cinematographic vision of the director. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The Tree by Julie Bertuccelli - France/Australia, 2010 2. Black Heaven by Gilles Marchand - France/Belgium 2010 3. Puzzle by Natalia Smirnoff - France/Argentine 2010 4. Katalin Varga by Peter Strickland - Romania/UK/Hungary 2009 5. The Class by Laurent Cantet - France, 2008 6. Still Life by Jia Zhang-Ke, - China, 2006 7. El Violin by Francisco Vargas Quevedo - Mexico, 2006 Recent acquisitions: “The Woman In The Fifth” (Feature Film, 35mm) – Production Country: France/Poland Plot: American writer Tom Ricks arrives in Paris to be closer to his daughter, who recently moved there. Completely broke, he accepts a job as a night guard for a local mob boss. As people suddenly start dying around Tom, he begins to believe that a dark force has entered his life, punishing anyone who has recently done him wrong. Genre: Thriller/Drama Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski Written by Douglas kennedy / Pawel Pawlikowski Photography by Ryszard Lenczewski Main cast: Kristin Scott Thomas (Margit Kadar), Ethan Hawk (Harry Ricks), Joanna Kulig (Ania) “The Monk” (Feature Film, 35mm)– Production country: France/Spain Plot: The rise and fall of a Capuchin Monk in 17th century Madrid. 35 Genre: Thriller Directed by Dominik Moll Photography by Patrick Blossier Main cast: Vincent Cassel (Ambrosio), Sergi Lopez (The devil), Géraldine Chaplin (Abbesse) “Silent Souls” (Feature Film, 35mm 75 min.) – Production Country: Russia Plot: When Miron's beloved wife Tanya passes away, he asks his best friend Aist to help him say goodbye to her according to the rituals of the Merya culture. Genre: Drama Directed by Aleksei Fedorchenko Photography by Mikhail Krichman Music by Andrei Karasyov Main cast: Igor Sergeyev (Aist), Tsurilo (Miron Yuri), Yuliya Aug (Tanya) 36 Mille et une productions Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: E-mail: Website: France 44, boulevard Magenta 75010 Paris Edouard Mauriat (+33) 1 4770 4470 [email protected] www.1001productions.net/Nouveau/acueilnew.html Mille et une Production was established in 1998 by producers Edouard Mauriat and Anne-Cécile Berthomeau. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Ma compagne de nuit by Isabelle Brocard - France, 2011 2. Le fil by Mehdi Ben Attia - France, 2010 3. La robe du soir by Myriam Aziza – France, 2009 4. Je veux voir by Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige – Lebanon, France, 2008 37 Pyramide International Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 5 rue du Chevalier de Saint George - Paris Yoann Ubermulhin (+33) 1 4296 0220 (+33) 1 4020 0551 [email protected] www.pyramidefilms.com/pyramideinternational As a world sales agent, Pyramide International has deliberately focussed on the “film d’auteur”, willing to promote abroad films by young directors like Diego Lerman (TAN DE REPENTE, LA MIRADA INVISIBLE), Wang Xiao-Shuai (BEIJING BICYCLE) and more recently Etgar Keret & Shira Geffen (JELLYFISH – Camera d’Or Cannes 2007), Lucia Puenzo (XXY – Grand Prize of Critics’ Week Cannes 2007) or Michael Rowe (AÑO BISIESTO, Caméra d’Or Cannes 2010) and to follow up with those directors and their producers who have trusted the company. Confirmed talents rapidly joined Pyramide International such as Benoit Jacquot (A SINGLE GIRL, SEVENTH HEAVEN, SCHOOL OF FLESH), Youssef Chahine (DESTINY, CHAOS), Olivier Assayas (IRMA VEP), Anne Fontaine (DRY CLEANING, LA FILLE DE MONACO), Claire Denis (NENETTE AND BONI, THE INTRUDER), Catherine Breillat (ROMANCE, AN OLD MISTRESS), Patrice Leconte (THE WIDOW OF SAINTPIERRE), Patrice Chéreau (SON FRERE), Shohei Imamura (WARM WATER UNDER A RED BRIDGE), Tony Gatlif (VENGO, SWING, EXILS), Denys Arcand (THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS) and more recently M.S Haroun (DARATT – Grand Jury Prize Venice 2006, UN HOMME QUI CRIE – Jury Prize Cannes 2010), Sam Garbarski (IRINA PALM) or Nuri Bilge Ceylan (THREE MONKEYS). Most of these films were also released in France by Pyramide Distribution. Miscellanous genres, directors and producers remain the main asset of the company, allowing Pyramide to grant audiences and buyers with a wide selection of high quality French and foreign films. Pyramide now runs a library of more than 250 titles for domestic and international distribution. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The Human Resources manager by Eran Riklis - Israël, 2010 2. The strange case of Angelica by Manoel de Oliveira - Portugal, 2010 3. Un homme qui crie by Mahamat-Salh Haroun - France, 2010 4. Partir by Catherine Corsini, France – 2009 5. Three monkeys by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Turquie - 2008 6. Irina Palm by Sam Garbarski, Belgium -2007 7. Non pensarci by Gianni Zanasi, Italy – 2007 8. Brodeuses by Eléonore Faucher - France, 2004 9. Le grand voyage by Ismaël Ferroukhi - France, 2004 10. Les invasions barbares by Denys Arcand, Canada – 2003 11. Divine intervention by Elia Suleiman - France, 2002 12. Swing by Tony Gatlif - France, 2001 13. Romance by Catherine Breillat - France, 1999 14. Burnt by the sun by Nikita Mikhalkov - Russia, 1994 15. Au revoir les enfants by Louis Malle - France, 1987 Recent acquisitions: “The Human Resources manager” (Feature Film, 35mm 103 min.) – Production Country: Israel / Germany/ France / Romania Plot: The Human Resources Manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble. When one of his female 38 employees, a foreign worker, is killed in a suicide bombing and her body remains unclaimed, the bakery is accused of inhumanity and indifference. The Human Resources Manager is sent on a mission to make things right. He embarks on a complex journey, beginning in the mystical streets of Jerusalem and continuing in frozen Romania. Genre: Drama Directed by Eran Riklis Written by Noah Stollman Photography by Rainer Klausmann Main cast: Mark Ivanir (The HR Manager), Guri Alfi (The Weasel), Noah Silver (The Boy) “Cosa voglio di più” (Feature Film, 35mm 126 min.)– Production country: Italy / Switzerland Plot: Anna lives with Alessio. She’s an accountant and leads a routinely comfortable life. She meets Domenico, a married man, and the attraction is fatal. It’s a tale of clandestine love and sex, and a dream of a different life together... Genre: Drama Directed by SIlvio Soldini Written by Doriana Leondeff, Angelo Carbone, Silvio Soldini Photography by Ramiro Civita Main cast: Pierfrancesco Favino (Domenico), Alba Rohrwacher (Anna), Giuseppe Battiston (Alessio) “Un home qui crie” (Feature Film, 35mm 92 min.) – Production Country: France / Belgium / Chad Plot: Present-day Chad. Adam, sixty something, a former swimming champion, is pool attendant at a smart N’Djamena hotel. When the hotel gets taken over by new Chinese owners, he is forced to give up his job to his son Abdel. Terribly resentful, he feels socially humiliated. The country is in the throes of a civil war. Rebel forces are attacking the government. The authorities demand that the population contributes to the «war effort», giving money or volunteers old enough to fight off the assailants. The District Chief constantly harasses Adam for his contribution. But Adam is penniless; he only has his son.... Genre: Drama Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun Photography by Laurent Brunet Editing by Marie-Hélène Dozo Main cast: Youssouf Djaoro (Adam), Diouc Koma (Abdel), Emil Abossolo M’Bo (District Chief) 39 Silkroad productions Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 8, rue Myrha - 75018 Paris - France (+33) 1 5341 4161 (+33) 1 5341 4163 [email protected] www.silkroadproduction.com Silkroad Production began its production activities in July 2000. Its founders gathered their experience and knowledge in various realms of the film industry, from production to world sales in order to master both the artistic and commercial aspects of production. Silkroad Production's current projects include: Yesim Ustaoglu's Waiting for the Clouds, winner of the Sundance/NHK Filmmakers Award, Kutlug Ataman's Kitchen of Roses and Kambozia Partovi's The Truck… . List of recent productions 1. Border Café (Café Transit) by Kambozia Partovi - Iran/France, 2005 2. Half Moon by Bahman Ghobadi - Kurdish Government of Iraq/Iran/France/Austria, 2006 40 System TV Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: France 45/47 rue Paul Bert - Paris Hiam El Khoury (+33) 1 5538 2020 (+33) 1 5538 2030 [email protected] www.systemtv.fr Television press agency, founded in 1985 by Daniel RENOUF. Its activities consist in the supply of programs, for both national & international television network. It is expertise in producing and providing weather reports, 7 days a week, nationally & internationally, in several languages and via all formats (TV, Internet, Mobile…) In creating System.TV mobile we are developing short-format video content perfectly suited to cell-phone technology. It focuses on documentaries and magazines productions: -Discovering the world -The environment and Sustainable Development -Society and Human Adventure -Current affairs -Lifestyle and Arts -History -Sciences -Traffic and weather news -News and information for everyday living Recent acquisitions: “World peaks” (Documetary series, HD or Digital 16/9 20 x 43 min.) Production Country: France Plot: Allow the viewer to experience outstanding landscapes that are nevertheless vulnerable to a volatile global environment, and the little known local peoples who live far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Genre: Documentary “In Katia’s footsteps” (Documetary series, HD or Digital 16/9 3 x 52 min.) Production Country: France Plot: Katia explores the Worlds most beautiful sites (Utah, Nepal, Chile). On foot, by bicycle or on water, she embodies a whole new way of travelling: sporting responsible. Genre: Documentary “Hangovers from hell” (Documetary, HD or Digital 16/9 52 min.) Production Country: France Plot: The young have always had a precarious relationship with alcohol. Our documentary reveals the extent of this disturbing development and is meant to serve as a warning to youngsters of the dangers. Genre: Documentary 41 Umedia Index by countries Index by companies Country: Contact person: Telephone: E-mail: Website: France Frédéric Corvez (+33) 1 4870 7307 [email protected] www.umedia.fr UMEDIA presents international arthouse films by promising young filmmakers and renowned directors whose films distinguish themselves through innovation and originality. UMEDIA's policy is to build a reciprocal and long lasting relationship with both directors and producers from all over the word. Since its creation in 2004 by Frédéric Corvez, UMEDIA has always been driven by the same goal: bring quality cinema to the largest audience possible on every continents. To maintain the same commitment and the same service on each film we represent, we've decided to acquire a maximum of seven new films a year. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Death for sale by Faouzi Bensaidi -, 2010 2. Miwa, a Japanese icon by Pascal-Alex Vincent – France, 2009 3. Evreyday is a holiday by Dima El-Horr - France/Lebanon/Germany 2009 4. Masquerades by Lyes Salem – France/Algeria, 2008 Recent acquisitions: “Death for sale” (Feature Film, 35mm) – Production Country: France/Belgium/Morocco Plot: Malik, 26, unemployed, is madly in love with Dounia, a prostitute at «La Passarella» nightclub. He takes part in the heist so that he can get her out of there. Allal, 30, is a big and strong tough guy. He doesn’t understand why Malik is in love with Dounia. He takes part in the heist so that he can fry bigger fish in the drugs trade. Soufiane, 18, is avoiding going to school except for sports. He is agile and quick with an easy laugh, dependable and easy-going but, one day, his world is turned upside down. He takes part in the heist so that he can kill the Christian owner of the boutique. A town that is under a permanently low, heavy sky, three losers, a dream of grandeur, a jewellery store, and a woman who arrives in town... Directed by Faouzi Bensaidi “Miwa, a Japanese icon” – Production country: France Plot: Beyond her trademark glitter, wig, evening gowns and sarcasm, MIWA Akihiro's career spans over fifty years as one of Japan's top entertainers - selling millions of records and drawing crowds to theatres but also as an activist (fighting for gay rights among others) and as one of the most accurate critics of 20thcentury Japan, a country riddled with contradictions where he remains incredibly popular. Directed by Pascal-Alex Vincent Main cast: Miwa Akihiro “Everyday is a holiday” (Feature Film, 35mm 90 min.) – Production Country: France/Lebanon/Germany Plot: Three women travel on the same bus through the desert in Lebanon headed for the same place: Mermel Prison. Tamara is going to visit her husband who was incarcerated on their wedding day. Lina has only one goal in mind : to get her husband to sign the divorce papers. Hala heads for her husband, a prison guard, to bring him back his weapon. In the heart of this arid land, interspersed with landmines and broken dreams, the journey becomes a search for their own independence. Directed by Dima El-Horr Main cast: Hiam Abbass, Manal Khader, Raï Haïdar 42 Greece Greek Film Center Inkas Film Productions 44 45 43 Greek Film Centre Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Greece 7 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str. , 11742 Athens Iliana Zakopoulou (+30) 2103678500 (+30) 2103648269 [email protected] www.gfc.gr The Greek Film Centre functions as a public liability company that belongs to the broader public sector, is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and subsidized by the state. Its structure, powers and operation are regulated chiefly by Law 1597/86 “for the protection and development of the art of film and the support of Greek cinema” and by Presidential Decree 113/98. The aims of the Organization are: “the protection, support and development of the art of film in Greece” and “the presentation, promulgation and promotion of Greek films both at home and abroad”. 44 Inkas Film Productions Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Greece 25, Haimada Str, 152 34 Halandri Christina Stavropoulou (+30) 210 8843661 (+30) 210 8234181 [email protected] www.inkasfilms.com Inkas Productions was founded in March 1997 by two partners. Since its foundation Inkas business has included the production of national feature films, short films and documentaries, as well as international co-productions that most of them received awards at various International Film Festivals. Inkas participated at the 54th Cannes Film festival at the “Producers on the Move” – European Film promotion – program, as a representative of the Greek Film Centre. In March 2004, Inkas organized the EAVE Workshop in Athens (A professional training program developing the skills of European Producers) on behalf of the Greek Partner (SAPOE). The catalogue includes international co-productions produced by the production company with main control of distribution rights in our territory. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Bells, Threads & Miracles by Marianna Economou – Greece/Turkey, 2008 2. Hitna Pomoc/The ambulance by Goran Radovanovic – Serbia/Greece/Germany, 2005 3. Missing Route, Taavi Vartia – Greece/Finland, 2010 (in development) 4. La peliqueria/The barber shop by Goran Radovanovic - Serbia/Greece/Germany, 2010 (in development) Recent acquisitions: “Bells, Threads & Miracles” (Documentary, HD 65 min.) – Production Country: Greece/Turkey Plot: The film explores this universal human need to believe in miracles, the expressions that it takes and the consequences it creates, through a phenomenon that takes place at St George’s monastery on Prince’s island in Turkey. Genre: Creative Documentary Directed by Marianna Economou Music by Janos Eolou Photography by Dimitris Katsaitis “Hitna Pomoc/The ambulance” (Feature film, 35mm 84 min.) – Production country: Serbia/Greece/Germany Plot: Ambulance is a modern historical film’ that reflects the drama of the profound social changes that the Serbian society underwent at the turn of this century delivered through the eyes of its writer and director Goran Radovanovic. Genre: Drama Directed by Goran Radovanovic Photography by Radoslav Vladic Main cast : Vesna Trivalic (Vera), Nenad Jezdic (Goran), Natasa Ninkovic (Tatjana Lonar) “Missing Route” (TV series, 12 ep. x 52 min.) – Production country: Greece/Finland Plot: Two young boys find each other through a secret route between Greece and Finland. Together they 45 go through an exciting adventure which crosses national borders while portraying a timeless youth story. Genre: Family drama Main cast: Natalia Dragoumi (Mother), Gianni Zouganelis (Father) 46 Iran Bamdad Film Iranian independents Sheherazad Media International 48 49 51 47 Bamdad Film Index by countries Index by companies Country: Iran Address: No17, Mazandarani sit, 7TH Tir sq, Tehran Telephone: (+98) 21 88309538 (+98) 21 88342766 (+98) 21 88318827 (+98) 21 88342767 (+98) 21 88342767 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bamdadfilm.com/english.html Bamdad film is an independent film-production company based in Tehran / Iran. This company mainly focuses on women, human-rights and social issues. Bamdad Film has produced more than 10 documentary and feature films since 1997 when started its activities. The manager is Manijeh Hekmat, a member of Iranian Production and distribution committee, also a member of Film-Director board. Bamdad film is a legitimate corporation company recognized by Ershad Ministry of Iran. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. 3 women by Manijeh Hekmat, Iran 2007 2. Women come out of the house by Manijeh Hekmat, Iran 2006 48 Iranian Independents Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: E-mail: Website: Iran PO BOX 15875-4769, Tehran Mohammad Atebbai (+98-912) 3198693 [email protected] www.iranianindependents.com Founded in 1997 by Mohammad Atebbai, Iranian Independents is involved in production, promotion and marketing of Iranian independent feature, short and documentary films. This company has already been involved in international co-financing and co-production of Rakhshan Bani-Etemad’s The May Lady (1998), Jafar Panahi’s The Circle (2000), Ali-Reza Raissian’s Deserted Station (2002). Iranian Independents has handled promotion and marketing of 50 prestigious Iranian features as well as 100 short and documentary films. We have provided local services to some international projects in Iran as well. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Lotfan Mozahem Nashavid (Please do not disturb) by Mohsen Abdolvahab – Iran, 2010 2. Tala va mes (Gold & copper) by Homayoun Asadian – Iran, 2010 3. Shabaneh-Rooz (The day goes and the night comes) by Omid Bonakdar & Keivan Alimohammadi – Iran, 2010 4. Maghz-haye koochak zang-zadeh (The little rusty brains) by Houman Seyedi – Iran, 2010 5. Davidan dar mian abr-ah (Running among the clouds) by Amin Farajpour – Iran 2010 6. Chiz-haie hast keh nemidani (There are things you don’t know) by Fardin Saheb Zamani – Iran, 2010 7. Fasl-e Baran-haye moosemi (Rainy seasons) by Majid Barzegar – Iran, 2010 8. Mahdoodeh Abri (Coudy) by Rouhollah Sohrabi – Iran, 2010 9. Posht dar khabari nist (Nothing behind the door) by Shabnam Orfinejad – Iran, 2010 10. Goftam na keh na (I say no way) by Elsa Firouz Azar – Iran, 2010 11. Ghermez, sefid, sabz (Red, whie and green) by Nader Davoodi – Iran, 2010 Recent acquisitions: “Lotfan Mozahem Nashavid (Please do not disturb)” (Feature Film, 35mm 80 min.) Production Country: Iran Plot: In this film we see three stories that take place in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. In the first story, we see a young woman who has been beaten by her husband. The woman is about to complain legally, but the husband is concerned about his job and the embarrassment. The next story is about a clergyman whose wallet and documents have been stolen. The clergyman tries to get the documents back from the thief. The last story is the story of an elderly couple whose TV has broken. The couple is alone in the building and is afraid of opening the door to the young repairman. Genre: Drama Directed by Mohsen Abdolvahab Music by Fardin Khalatbari Main cast : Baran Kosari, Afshin Hashemi, Hedayat Hashemi, Shirin Yazdan Bakhsh, Mohsen Kazemi and Hamed Behdad “Shabaneh-Rooz (The day goes and the night comes)” (Feature film, 35mm 94 min.) Production country: Iran Plot: Fashion designer, Fouzhan Rahaie is going to marry her cousin, but when a young man named Babak 49 Barman steps into her life, she must face new problems… Despite the hardships due to the sickness of hers and her mother’s as well as marriage breakdown, Marjan is trying to make a new start… Suffering from rheumatism and back pain, watercolor painter Siavash is leading a joyful life with his wife, Bahar, but bad days are sure to come… Because of indifference of his fiancé and schematic companions in the court, TajO-Soltaneh- Nasseredin Shah’s daughter- is sad and upset, but she tries to comfort herself while reviewing the past with her painting tutor Soleiman… Genre: Drama Directed by Omid Bonakdar & Keivan Alimohammadi Music by Mani Hashemian Main cast : Mahnaz Afshar,Niki Karimi, Mahtab Keramati, Hamed Behdad, Parsa Piroozfar, MohamadReza Forootan, Hamid-Reza Pegah, Negar Javaherian “Ghermez, sefid, sabz (Red, whie and green)” (Documentary, 55 min.) – Production country: Iran Plot: In June 2009, the world was shaken by the 10th Iranian presidential election. The events following the election received great media attention. In what was the most violent days since the Islamic revolution, over 65 people were killed, and the world began to wonder just what could cause such widespread anger with the government. "Red, White and the Green" is a documentary which takes place during the last three weeks leading up to the June 22nd Election. It features over 55 minutes of never before seen footages in the Iranian capital. The most moving aspect of the movie is the great optimism which most people show towards the upcoming election, not knowing the great horror that is around the corner for most of them. During the film, the director interviews various prominent figures, several of which have been imprisoned since the election. The list includes dissident journalist Isa Saharkhiz and renounced director Jafar Panahi. Genre: Documentary Directed by: Nader Davoodi 50 Sheherazad Media International Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Iran Pasdaran St. , Shariati Ave. Tehran 16619 (+98) 21 22863260 - 61 (+98) 21 22858962 [email protected], [email protected] www.smediaint.com Established in 2000, SHEHERAZAD MEDIA INT’L (SMI) is an active distribution and marketing company of Iranian films and productions all over the world. Participating in major festivals and markets, sometimes acquisition of exceptional films, as well as co-production which is one of the main goals. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Mardi ke gilass hayash ra khord (A man who hate his cherries) by Payman Hagahni – Iran, 2009 2. Heiran (Heiraan) by Shalizeh Arefpour – Iran, 2009 3. Be Ahestegi... (Gradually...) by Maziar Miri – Iran, 2005 4. Namehaye baad (Letters in the wind) by Ali-Reza Amini – Iran, 2002 51 Israel JMT Films Distribution Orlando Films Ltd Ruth Diskin Films Ltd 53 55 56 52 JMT Films Distribution Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: E-mail: Website: Israel 20 Bialik st., 63324 Tel Aviv Michael Treves (+972) 3 5236 33398 [email protected] www.JMTFilms.com JMT Films Distribution, markets, sells and distributes audiovisual programs and films worldwide with more than 100 titles in its portfolio, exclusively representing the World Sales of numerous Award Winning films, made by Independent Producers and Filmmakers from Israel and worldwide. The company and is involved in Distribution & Sales, Fund Raising of audiovisual projects and International Co-Productions. Film Distributor Michael Treves, originally from France, founded and runs the company since 2003. JMT Films Distribution is Buying and Selling for/to TV Channels and other commercial platforms, including New Media. We participate in international film festivals and major film & television markets. JMT Films Distribution is working with Independent Producers from all over the world. We meet with producers in those events to discuss about potential projects and completed programs. * Fiction Films * Documentaries (Subjects/Genres: Society/Ethnology, History and Current Affairs, Health & Human Rights, Art & Culture, Human Interest including Educational & Popular Science.). List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The invisible by Gil Karni – Israel, 2009 2. The insomniac city cycles by Ran Slavin – Israel, 2009 3. Kalandia a Checkpoint's Story by Neta Efroni – Israel, 2008 4. Six floors to hell by Jonathan Ben Efrat – Israel, 2008 Recent acquisitions: “The invisible” (Documentary, Video 16:9 52 min.) – Production Country: Israel Plot: The film documents a period of twelve years in the un-recognized village of Arab- Al-Naim in the Galilee. The Bedouins, who have lived there for over century, serve as scouts in the IDF. One of them is Fahim, the protagonist of the film. They have been living in tin huts since 1963, no electricity, rationed water and no asphalt road. Genre: Documentary/Current Affairs Directed by Gil Karni Photography by Ariel Glikson Main cast : The Naim family “There must be another way” (Documentary, Video 16:9 65 min.) – Production Country: Israel Plot: Israel sents for the first time for the Eurovision Song Contest a Jewish-Arab duo: NOA, considered to be the leading Israeli singing artist abroad, and Arab singer MIRA AWAD. Filmmaker Yariv Mozer (''My First War'') follows them on their journey Genre: Documentary/Culture & Current Affairs Directed by Yariv Mozer Photography by Dani Gershon Main cast : Noa (Achinoam Nini) and Mira Awad 53 “The invisible” (Fiction , 16:9 70min.) – Production Country: Israel Plot: Ran Slavin explores psychology, urbanism, memory and sexuality through a format that inventively blends mystery, neo-noir, and science fiction genres with experimental filmmaking techniques. Genre: Fiction // mystery, neo-noir, science fiction with experimental filmmaking techniques Directed by Ran Slavin Main cast : Lee Trifon, Adi Gilad, Yaniv Abraham, Irad Mazliah 54 Orlando Films Ltd Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Israel 28 Nahalat Yitzhak st., Tel-Aviv, 67448 Roni Mahadav (+972) 3 5715171 (+972) 3 5715170 [email protected] Orlando Films distributes European and world-wide films in Israel to all platforms – theatrical, DVD, TV. Orlando Films catalogue has a rich selection of titles from all over the world with an emphasis on European titles. Each year another 70-100 titles are acquired from which 10-15 leading titles that are intended for theatrical release, with remaining titles intended for the other platforms with a special consideration to European cinema classics. Orlando Films has a library distribution agreement with MK2 and represent the titles of directors like Francois Truffaut, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Charlie Chaplin and Claude Chabrol in Israel. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The door by Istvan Szabo, Hungary 2011 2. Certified Copy by Abbas Kiarostami – Italy/France/Iran, 2010 3. La tete en friche by Jean Becker – France, 2010 4. Bebes by Thomas Balmes – France, 2010 5. Black Venus by Abdellatif Kechiche – France/Italy/Belgium, 2010 6. Bellamy by Claude Chabrol – France, 2009 Recent acquisitions: “Even the rain” (Feature Film, 35 mm 103 min.) – Production Country: Spain/Mexico/France Plot: The story of Christopher Columbus. Genre: Historical drama Directed by Iciar Bollain Written by Paul Laverty Music by Alex Iglesias Main cast : Gael Garcia Bernal (Sebastien), Luis Tosar (Costa), Najwa Nimri (Isabel La Catolica)The Naim “There must be another way” (Feature Film, 35 mm) – Production Country: Hungary Plot: a story of a special relationship between two women, a writer and her maid. Genre: Drama Directed by Istvan Szabo Main cast : Helen Mirren (Emerenc), Martina Gedeck (Magda) “Nina” (Feature Film, 35 mm) – Production Country: USA Plot: The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson. Genre: Autobiography, drama Directed by Cynthia Mort Main cast : Mary J. Blige (Nina Simone), David Oyelowo (Clifton Henderson) 55 Ruth Diskin Films Ltd Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Israel PO Box 7153, Jerusalem 91071 Ruth Diskin (+972) 2 672 4256 (+972) 2 672 4210 [email protected] www.ruthfilms.com Ruth Diskin Films continues to offer a wide, in depth view, of one of the most compelling places on earth - a kaleidoscope of Israeli society, as well as films with strong Jewish content, made by leading documentary filmmakers world-wide. Ruth Diskin Films Ltd. represents the finest contemporary independent Israeli filmmaking and filmmakers. Out of over 120 programs annually considered for inclusion in our catalogue, Ruth Diskin Films Ltd. chooses only a few artistically excellent and compelling works that largely address human rights, Jewish content and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Our films tend to be character-driven stories that address broad and diverse audiences. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The beetle by Yishai Orian – Israel, 2008 2. Children of the sun by Ran Tal – Israel, 2007 3. In satmar custody by Nitzan Gilady – Israel, 2004 Recent acquisitions: “Revolution 101” (Documentary, DVD/Beta 55 min.) – Production Country: Israel Plot: Under the guidance of filmmaker Uri Rosenwaks, four promising Bedouin directors from the Negev Desert point a camera at themselves and their society to record a ‘self- portrait’ of their own community and its hardships. Genre: Documentary Directed by Morad Al-Farouna, Yusra Abu Kaff, Kamla Abu- Zeila, Mai Al –Farouna “Revolution 101” (Documentary, DVD/Beta 85 min.) – Production Country: Israel Plot: A journey into the real world of Israeli society and politics, REVOLUTION 101 is not only a guide to the revolution but a film about film and its powerful essence. Combining both documentary and fictional material, this unique film outlines the path to change. Genre: Documentary Directed by Doron Tsabari “Ingelore” (Documentary, DVD/Beta 40 min.) – Production Country: USA Plot: A mix of first person narrative in spoken English and ASL, archival footage, verite footage, and simple re creations, this film is a remarkable and uplifting story of personal and emotional freedom told by a unique storyteller who despite her deafness secured a travel visa against the terrifying rise of the Third Reich. Genre: Documentary Directed by Frank Stiefel 56 Italy 01 Distribution Adriana Chiesa Enterprises Arapàn Cinema Documentario B&B Bim Film Cinecittà Luce DOC Video Intramovies Lucky Red Medusa Film Nomad Film Distribution Rai Trade Rossofuoco Telecine Italia Vitagraph 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 69 70 72 73 75 76 57 01 Distribution Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Piazza Adriana 12 00193 Roma (+39) 06 684701 (+39) 06 6872141 www.01distribution.it 01 Distribution is active in theatrical and home video distribution. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Una vita tranquilla by Claudio Cupellini, IT/FR/DE, 2010 2. Una sconfinata giovinezza by Pupi Avati, IT, 2010 3. La passione by Carlo Mazzacurati, IT, 2010 4. Noi credevamo by Mario Martone, IT, 2010 58 Adriana Chiesa Enterprises Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via B. Oriani 24/a 00197 Roma (+39) 06 8086052 (+39) 06 80687855 [email protected] www.adrianachiesaenterprises.com Adriana Chiesa Enterprises was founded in 1990. In addition to ACE’s principal activity, international film distribution, the Company also acquires films, concludes co-productions and actively participates in the development of film projects. Today, thanks to its professional approach, solid worldwide experience and relations, and multilingual and multi-cultural emphasis, A.C.E. boasts a truly international profile. The Company offers an impressive selection of over 300 titles of award-winning quality features, documentaries, and animation, by prestigious directors and emerging talent, as well as a rich catalogue of restored library films ranging from the legendary cult to classic. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. 2. 3. 4. I baci mai dati by Roberta Torre, IT, 2009 La llamada by Stefano Pasetto, IT/AR, 2010 Taxiphone (El Mektoub) by Mohammed Soudani, Algeria, Svizzera, 2010 Scusa ma ti voglio sposare by Federico Moccia, IT, 2009 59 Arapàn Cinema Documentario Index by countries Index by companies Country: Italy Address: Piazza A. Mancini 4 – 00196 Roma Contact person: Ludovica Tortora de Falco (+39) 333 2902638 (IT) Telephone: (+33) 06 13534467 (FR) Fax: E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arapancinedocumentario.it ArapánCinemaDocumentario was founded in February 2007. The cooperative was born of the desire of the three founding members to propose a dynamic context of creation and development in documentary cinema, production and training. The aim is to produce cinema directly linked to reality. But also cinema requiring attentive, personal observation of the Southern Italy society and culture. The company organise training courses and festivals in different cities in South Italian Regions (Sicilia, Calabria, Campania). The Company has been create to become a strong reference in the audiovisual Mediterranean network: the themes that are treated in our documentaries concern, in a very direct way, the social issues that characterize the 4 principal regions of South Italy. The intention is to develop also the work of directors living in those regions, or in other Mediterranean regions, in coproduction with other Mediterranean countries. Concerning the training and festivals activity, the company is working with local institutions to create a long term collaboration in order to establish a training short term system specialised in ‘cinéma vérité’. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The island inside, a journey through Vincenzo Consolo’s Sicily by Ludovica Tortora de Falco, Italy, 2008 60 B&B Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Ottaviano 9 – 00192 Roma Carmen Gonzales (+39) 06 39729989 (+39) 06 39726129 [email protected] www.bbfilm.tv B&B Film is a dynamic production house based in Rome. The company develops, produces and distributes documentaries enjoying an international reputation through co-production and broadcast agreements. B&B Film has commited its resources and skills to seeking out quality projects, as per its productions including European partners such as Arte and Yle and also worldwide broadcasters such as National Geographic and Al Jazeera. B&B Film has strong international potentials thanks to its long-lasting experience in documentary production and distribution. The company recently produced Hair India, winner of several international awards among which the Premio Ondas (Spain, 2009) for Best International Programme. B&B Film recently co-produced Housing (2009, by Federica Di Giacomo) with RAI Cinema and The Other Revolution, Gorkij and Lenin on Capri with the public broadcasters YLE (Finland), SVT (Sweden), RSI (Switzerland), MDR (Germany), both films in-house distributed. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Transiberiana by Raffaele Brunetti, Maurizio Benvenuti, Italy, 2008 2. Hair India by Raffaele Brunetti, Marco Leopardi, Italy, 2008 3. Mitumba, the second-hand road by Raffaele Brunetti, Italy/Germany, 2005 Recent acquisitions: “Transiberiana” (Documentary series, 12x26’ – 1x52) – Production Country: Italy Plot: The Marco Polo Team - group formed by three Italian bikers and one Japanese video reporter undertake a journey from Venice to Hiroshima along the historical trans-Siberian. Genre: Documentary, travel, adventure Directed by Raffaele Brunetti and Maurizio Benvenuti Editing by Cinzia Discolo, Marco Missano, Nicola Lopatriello Original Music by Alfonso D’Amora and Coba Photography by Masato Ashida Sound by Masato Ashida Executive producer: Piergiorgio Curzi Main cast: Michele Orlando (Biker), Carlo Mascarin (Biker), Maurizio Benvenuti (Biker), Masato Ashida (Reporter) “Hair India” (Documentary, 52 and 75 min.) – Production country: Italy Plot: The journey of a young Indian woman’s hair, donated to the Temple to be then converted into exquisite hair extensions in Italy. A story of the cult of beauty in the era of globalisation. An original view of today’s India with its contradictions. Genre: Social/world/human interest Directed by Raffaele Brunetti and Marco Leopardi Photography by Marco Leopardi 61 Editing by Ilaria de Laurentiis Original music by Alfonso D’Amora Sound by Stefano Varini Executive producer: Carmen Gonzales Production manager: Alison Ercolani Produced by Raffaele Brunetti for B&B Film “Mitumba, the second-hand road” (Documentary, 52 mm ) – Production country: Italy/Germany Plot: This is the story of a T-shirt… about how it travelled from the north to the south of the world.It’s the inside-out story of a piece of used clothing’s 1st and 2nd life…and everything that happens in between. Genre: Documentary, social Directed by Raffaele Brunetti Photography by Gianni Maitan Editing by Ilaria de Laurentiis Original Music by Giuseppe Napoli Sound by Massimiliano D’Ottavi Executive producer: Alison Ercolani Ass. producer: Thomas Tielsch 62 Bim Film Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Italy Via Marianna Dionigi 57 00193 Roma (+39) 06 3231057 (+39) 06 3211984 [email protected] www.bimfilm.com Website: www.facebook.com/bimfilm Valerio De Paolis’ BIM Distribuzione was founded in 1983 and has rapidly become popular as a leader company in international acquisition of rights and distribution of arthouse films. By its 20th anniversary, BIM has fortified its market position by controlling with other partners around 130 screens through Italy. Forever oriented to acquisition and co-financing of famous and prestigious international authors’ films, BIM has been awarded a great critical and commercial success, reinforced by various prizes won at the most important international film festivals. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Le Concert by Radu Mihaileanu, France, 2010 2. House of flying daggers by Zhang Yimoy, China, 2004 3. Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, France, 2001 Recent acquisitions: “The Time That Remains ” (Feature film, 35mm 105 min.) – Production Country: UK, France, Belgium, Italy Plot: A semi-autobiographical film about a family which attempts to portray the daily life of those Palestinians who remained and were labelled "Israeli-Arabs", living as a minority in their own homeland. Genre: Drama Directed by Elia Suleiman Written by Elia Suleiman Main cast: Elia Suleiman (himself), Saleh Bakri (Fuad), Samar Qudha Tanus (The mother) “Lebanon” (Feature Film, 35 mm 93 min.) – Production country: Coproduction Plot: Four boys aged 20 plus who are operating a killing machine. They are not fighters, eager for battle, conquest or self-sacrifice. Entangled in the absurd and unfair war nets they are terrified to death by its horrors. Genre: Drama Directed by Samuel Maoz Written by Samuel Maoz, Main cast: Oshri Cohen (Herzel), Michael Moshonov (Yigal), Zohar Strauss (Gamil) “Three Monkeys” (Feature Film, 35 mm 109 min. ) – Production country: Turkey, France, Italy Plot: A family dislocated when small failings blow up into extravagant lies battles against the odds to stay together by covering up the Truth... Genre: Drama Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan Written by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ebru Ceylan, Ercan Kesal Main cast: Yavuz Bingöl (Eyüp), Hatice Aslan (Hacer), Ahmet Rifat Şungar (Ismail) 63 Cinecittà Luce Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Tuscolana 1055 00173 Roma (+39) 06 722861 (+39) 06 7221883 www.cinecittaluce.it Cinecittà Luce originated in May 2009 after the merger between Cinecittà Holding and Istituto Luce. It is one of the main actors in the cinematographic sector, it gives support to development and promotion of the Italian cinema. Among its activities, it distributes Italian and European films and documentaries assuring them an adequate diffusion on the national market, organizes worldwide exhibitions and retrospectives on the classical and contemporary Italian cinema in agreement with the most important international cultural institutions. Cinecittà Luce also owns a huge archive of cinematographic and photographic materials, in part of its own production and in part coming from private archives. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Lourdes by Jessica Hausner, AT/FR/DE, 2009 2. Le quattro volte by Michelangelo Frammartino, IT/CH/DE, 2010 3. Passione by John Turturro, IT, 2010 4. Sound of Morocco by Giuliana Gamba, IT, 2010 5. Venti sigarette by Aureliano Amadei, IT, 2010 64 DOC Video Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Pasteur 5 - 10146 Torino Renato Peronetto (+39) 011 5883770 – (+39) 339 4407402 [email protected] www.docvideo.it Distribution of social and authorial documentaries in dvd. The catalogue offers social and authorial documentaries selected on the quality of the content. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Bibione Bye Bye One by Alessandro Rossetto. 2. Mitumba The second-hand road by Raffaele Brunetti 3. Non si deve morire per vivere by Daniele Gaglianone 4. La malattia dell'arcobaleno – Magia Lucana by Simone Del Grosso and Luigi Di Gianni 65 Intramovies Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via E. Manfredi 15, 00197 Rome [email protected] (+39) 06 8076157 (+39) 06 8076156 [email protected] www.intramovies.com Intramovies sells Italian classics and new films from Italy, Europe and Latin America. Intramovies looks out for quality pictures from around the world which have a theatrical potential. Not so strong titles are presented directly to video and tv buyers. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Il padre e lo straniero (The Father and the Foreigner) by Ricky Tognazzi, Italia, 2010 2. 20 Cigarettes by Aureliano Amadei, Italia, 2010 3. L’uomo che verrà (The Man who will come) by Giorgio Diritti, Italia, 2009 4. La prima cosa bella (The first beautiful thing) by Paolo Virzì, Italia, 2009 5. Due vite per caso (One life maybe two) by Alessandro Aronadio, Italia, 2009 6. Viola di mare (Sea purple) by Donatella Maiorca, Italia,2009 7. Sul mare (On the sea) by Alessandro d’Alatri, Italia, 2010 66 Lucky Red Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via A. Chinotto 16 00195 Roma Andrea Occhipinti (+39) 06 3759441 (+39) 06 37352310 [email protected] www.luckyred.it Created on 1987 Lucky Red has been distributing and producing some of the finest feature films by directors from all over the world such as Alejandro Amenabar, Lars Von Trier, Patrice Leconte, Wong Kar Way, Michel Ocelot, Park Chan Wook, Michael Haneke, Peter Mullan, Luc Jacquet, Francois Ozon, Gurinder Chadha, Hayao Miyazaki, Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne, Agnes Jaoui, Jacques Perrin, Robert Altman, Frank Oz, Atom Egoyan just to name a few. The catalogue offers an overview of the most interesting directors and films in world cinema. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. El secreto de sus ojos by Juan Josè Campanella, AR/ES, 2009 2. La prima linea by Renato De Maria, IT/BE/FR/UK, 2009 3. The white ribbon by Michael Haneke, AT/DE/FR/IT, 2009 4. The wrestler by Darren Aronofsky, USA, 2008 5. Waltz with Bashir by Ari Folman, IL/FR/DE, 2008 6. The millionaire by Danny Boyle, UK, 2008 7. El orfanato by Juan Antonio Bayona, ES/MX, 2007 8. Le silence de Lorna by Jean-Pierre e Luc Dardenne, FR/BE/IT/DE, 2008 9. Il divo by Paolo Sorrentino, IT/FR, 2008 10. Cous cous by Abdellatif Kechiche, FR, 2007 11. Azur et Asmar by Michel Ocelot, FR/BE/ES/IT, 2006 12. L’orchestra di Piazza Vittorio by Agostino Ferrente, IT, 2006 13. Mare dentro by Alejandro Amenábar, ES/FR/IT, 2004 Recent acquisitions: “Des Hommes et des Dieux” (Feature film, 35mm 122 min.) – Production Country: France Plot: Algerie, 90’s. Eight french Cistercian monks live in perfect harmony with the Muslim community. Suddenly the situation changes: violence and terror spread all over the region. Despite the looming threat that surrounds them, the monks decided to stay in their place, whatever the cost. Genre: Drama Directed by Xavier Beauvois Written by Etienne Comar Photography by Caroline Champetier Main cast: Lambert Wilson (Christian), Michael Lonsdale (Luc), Olivier Rabourdin (Christophe) “Gorbaciof – Il cassiere con il vizio del gioco” (Feature Film, 35 mm 85 min.) – Production country: Italy Plot: Marino Pacileo, also known as Gorbaciòf, is the accountant of Poggioreale prison in Naples. He is shy and quiet and he has only one passion: gambling. When he discovers that Lila’s father, the Chinese girl he loves, can’t cover a debt, Pacileo subtracts money from the case of the prison and give them to the girl. Genre: Drama 67 Directed by Stefano Incerti Photography by Pasquale Mari Music by Theo Teardo Main cast: Toni Servillo (Gorbaciof), Mi Yang (Lila), Geppy Geijeses (L’avvocato) “Mientras duermies” (Feature Film, 35 mm ) – Production country: Spain Plot: Marcos works as a doorman in a Barcelona apartment building. He goes about his day-to-day work mainly unnoticed by the residents of the building, but he pays close attention to them… He knows all the intimate details of their lives, everything about them, especially one of them… Genre: Horror-Thriller Directed by Jaume Balagueró Photography by Pablo Rosso Original Music by Lucas Vidal Main cast: Luis Tosar (César), Marta Etura (Clara), Alberto San Juan (Marcos) 68 Medusa Film Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Aurelia Antica 422/424 00165 Roma (+39) 06 663901 (+39) 06 66390450 [email protected] www.medusa.it Born in 1995, Medusa Film produces and distributes Italian and international films. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Golakani Kirkuk by Fariborz Kamkari, Iraq, Italia, Svizzera, 2010 2. Everybody’s fine by Kirk Jones, USA, 2010 3. Last Night by Massy Tadjedin, USA/FR, 2009 4. The special relationship by Richard Loncraine, USA/UK, 2010 69 Nomad Film Distribution Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Costantino, 108 - 00145 Rome Lydia Genchi (+39) 06 698803080 (+39) 06 68136794 [email protected] www.nomadfilm.it Nomad Film Distribution is a company recently founded (October 2009) by Lydia Genchi to produce and distribute movies for theatrical realising, documentaires and Tv series for italian networks. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue Theatrical distributions : LA PREMIERE ETOILE by Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Fr, 2009 PANIQUE AU VILLAGE by Stephan Aubier Vincent Patar, BE/FR/L, 2009 2010/2011 LES BEAUX GOSSES” by Riad Sattouf, FR, 2009 DAWSON ISLA10 by Miguel Littin, Chile, 2009 THELMA LOUISE ET CHANTAL by Benoit Pétré, FR, 2010 TOURNEE by Mathieu Amalric, FR, 2010 Production 2010/2011 NP NESSUN PROBLEMA by Graziella La Rosa in coproduction with RAI CINEMA Recent acquisitions: “Tournee” (Feature film, 35mm 111 min.) – Production Country: France Plot: The face of the impresario Joachim is impressed upon him a thousand stories. Traveling with a group of beautiful American strippers, tries to make comeback with a new show bringing burlesque around France. Genre: Comedy/Drama Directed by Mathieu Amalric Written by Philippe Di Folco, Marcelo Novais Teles, Raphaëlle Valbrune Main cast: Miranda Colclasure (Mimi Le Meaux), Anne Benoît (The cashier), Damien Odoul, Julie Ferrier, Mathieu Amalric (Joachim) “Dawson Isla 10” (Feature Film, 35 mm 117 min.) – Production country: Chile Plot: After the 1973 coup that deposed Allende and brought Pinochet to power in Chile, the former members of his cabinet are imprisoned on Dawson Island, the world's southernmost concentration camp. Genre: Drama Directed by Miguel Littin Written by Miguel Littin Photography by Miguel Ioan Littin Editing by Andrea Yaconi Music by Juan Cristobal Meza Main cast: Benjamin Vicuna (Sergio Bitar), Cristian De La Fuente (Lieutenant La barca), Pablo Krog (José Tohà), Jose Bertrand (M. Lawner), Sergio Hernandez (Commander Fellay) 70 “Les Beaux Gosses” (Feature Film, 35 mm ) – Production country: France Plot: A coming-of-age tale about an adolescent boy and his efforts to fit in amongst a varied cast of characters. Genre: Comedy Directed by Riad Sattouf Written by Riad Sattouf, Marc Syrigas Main cast: Vincent Lacoste (Herve), Anthony Sonigo (Camel), Alice Trémolière (Aurore), Julie Scheibling (Laure) 71 Rai Trade Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Umberto Novaro 18 00195 Roma (+39) 06 374981 (+39) 06 3723492 [email protected] www.raitrade.it As witness to more than half a century of Italian art, day-today life and customs, Rai plays a leading role in Italian and international culture. From archives to soundtracks, from major sports events to documentaries, from mini-series to news, from films to entertainment: Rai Trade is the exclusive distributor in Italy and abroad of all rights to Rai's productions. One of its objectives is to contribute to the spread of "Made in Italy" products throughout every sector of the audiovisual industry. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Happy Family by Gabriele Salvatores, IT, 2010 2. Ten Winters by Valerio Mieli, IT/RUS, 2009 3. Bread and Freedom by Alberto Negrin, IT, 2008 4. Giovanna’s Father by Pupi Avati, IT, 2008 5. The Lark Farm by Paolo e Vittorio Taviani, IT/BG/FR/SP, 2007 72 Rossofuoco Index by countries Index by companies Country: Italy c/o Fargofilm via della Rocca 34, 10123 Address: Torino Contact person: Cristina Sardo Telephone: (+39) 011 837767 Fax: (+39) 011 8123517 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rossofuocofilm.it Rossofuoco is film director Davide Ferrario's independent film production company. Since its launch in 2003, Rossofuoco has produced three internationally acclaimed films directed by Davide Ferrario: Dopo mezzanotte (After midnight), a lowbudget fiction production which was sold in more than 100 countries, La strada di Levi (Primo Levi’s Journey), a documentary which premiered in Toronto in 2006 and Tutta colpa di Giuda distributed by Warner Bros Italia. Di madre in figlia (From mother to daughter) is the first documentary produced by Davide Ferrario and directed by Andrea Zambelli, wich premiered in Toronto International Film Festival 2008. Feature documentaries. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Di madre in figlia (From mother to daughter) by Andrea Zambelli, Italia, 2008 2. Tekno by Andrea Zambelli, Italia, 2010 3. La strada di Levi by Davide Ferrario, Italia, 2007 Recent acquisitions: “Di madre in figlia” (Feature documentary, 35mm 88 min.) – Production Country: Italy Plot: “Mondine” are female rice pickers and weeders, typical of northern Italy lowlands in the first half of the last century. Today a choir made up by a few of them and their daughters keep singing songs learnt in the rice paddies, travelling from concert to concert, telling about their hardwork childhood and wartime years. Genre: Feature documentary Directed by: Andrea Zambelli Editing by Claudio Cormio Written by Etienne Comar Sound by Vito Martinelli Main cast: Coro delle mondine di Novi di Modena (The mondine choir), Fiamma Fumana (The electro-folk band) “La strada di Levi” (Feature documentary, 35 mm 93 min.) – Production country: Italy Plot: On january 27th, 1945, Primo Levi was liberated from the Auschwitz concentration camplager. It took him ten months and thousands miles through Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Rumania, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany to get back to his home in Turin, Italy. Sixty years later, we followed the same itinerary through post-communist Europe to portray our condition of modern Europeans. Genre: Feature documentary Directed by Davide Ferrario Written by Davide Ferrario, Marco Belpoliti 73 Editing by Claudio Cormio Main cast: Andrzej Wajda (himself), Mario Rigoni Stern (himself) “Tekno” (Feature documentary , Digital Betacam, 72 min) – Production country: Italy Plot: Teknivals are self-managed meetings where “tribes” of young people gather in abandoned industrial areas or in wild natural settings to dance at the ryhthm of electronic music. The film follows a group of people moving with caravans and sound systems throughout East Europe for more than a year like gypsies of the 20th century. Genre: Feature documentary Directed by Andrea Zambelli Editing by Claudio Cormio 74 Telecine Italia Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Slataper 7 20125 Milano Mariella Calzoni (+39) 02 644151 (+39) 02 66103899 [email protected] www.cinehollywood.com Telecine Italia is an Italian company specialised in the production and distribution of quality non-fiction programmes. It has been in the market since the 60’s; in the 70’s it pioneered the home-video distribution in Italy. Its catalogue includes more than 800 titles. Telecine Italia distributes also documentary programmes to national and local TV networks in Italy and in the international market. Telecine publishes the widest catalogue of special interest DVD programmes in Italy, with more than 1000 titles which cover various topics: nature, history, science, art, educational, sport, wellness. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Yoga Antistress with Atheeka by Valerio Scheggia, Italy, 2009 2. The Last Frontier by Andrea Cepparo, Italy, 2010 3. Systemic Yoga by Valerio Scheggia, Italy, in pre-production Recent acquisitions: “ Yoga Antistress with Atheeka ” (Documentary, Digibeta, 50 min.) – Production Country: Italy Plot: The programme will give a new scenarios to wellness video. It will combine wellness, beauty, culture and give viewers added value: an enthralling experience! Genre: Documentary “The last frontier: History of the Conquest of Space” (Documentary, Digibeta, 6x53 min.) – Production country: Italy Plot: This production recalls the whole story of the conquest of spae. A superbe collection produced after years of research in world archives, with images of the main American, Russian, European missions and with the recent launches of the Japanese, Chinese and Indians. Genre: Documentary “Systemic Yoaga” (Documentary, Digibeta, 25x30 ) – Production country: Italy Plot: The series will be made of the following packages of programs: Yoga for Rejuvination; Yoga fluid Strength; Yoga Ultimate Flexibility; Yoga Integral Health; Yoga for Women; Yoga Deep Sleep; Yoga Morning Wake-up; Yoga for Mental Calm & Clarity; Yoga Pranayama. Genre: Documentary 75 Vitagraph Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Italy Via Schiavonia 1 40121 Bologna Filippo D'Angelo (+39) 051267150 (+39) 051267150 [email protected] www.vitagraph.it Vitagraph is an Italy-based international sales agent, founded in 1995 by Filippo D’Angelo, the managing director of the company. We specialise in distribution of quality film and television productions from independent producers, mainly from Italy. We licence Feature films, Documentaries and Shorts for all media including Television, DVD distribution, VOD, Mobile TV and the Internet. Particularly, Vitagraph is involved in independent cinema, trying out to discover and choose images born from creative approaches. We aim at professionally presenting original works mainly emerged from the independent production of documentaries in Italy. However, in the last years we have acquired international films such as the Horror/Erotic “Jess Franco Collection” and our catalogue includes now more than 50 titles. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Diary of A Mountain Priest by Stefano Saverioni, Italy, 2008 2. My Husband Andrei Sakharov by Inara Kolmane, Latvia/France, 2006 3. Enzo, Tomorrow in Palermo! by Daniele Ciprì & Franco Maresco, Italy, 1999 Recent acquisitions: “ Warology – Operations Other Than War ” (Documentary, 35mm 85 min.) – Production Country: Italy Plot: Members of the Military Intelligence, politicians, researchers outline the new culture of conflict, more invisible and enslaved to a Science without limits. Genre: Documentary Directed by Morgan Menegazzo Editing by Morgan Menegazzo, Mariachiara Pernisa Production: HGMobile “The Domitiana Road” (Documentary, 60 min.) – Production country: Italy Plot: The Domitiana is an ancient Roman road on the border of Naples. Nowadays it’s an outpost of the "third world" within the rich West. It has turned into an ironic no man's land: Where there is no road there is no civilization. Genre: Documentary Directed by Romano Montesarchio “The Ocean Within” (Documentary, 52 min ) – Production country: Italy Plot: Crazy people can do extraordinary things. Pier Gianni has sailed the ocean, played his bass with dolphins and dealt openly with his illness. Genre: Documentary Directed by Sergio Damiani & Juliane R.Biasi 76 Kosovo CDFP Genci 78 77 CDFP Genci Index by countries Index by companies Country: Republic of Kosovo Address: Migjeni str. Nb 1, 10 000 Prishtina Contact person: Milazim Salihu (Director) Miradije Vllahiu (Manager) Telephone: + 381 38 222 086 Fax: + 381 244 238 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kinoabc.info The Company for Distribution and Film Performance “GENCI” in Prishtina the capital city of Kosova, has been created in 1999 as the first and only Distribution Company. Our company has one screening cinema according to European standards. Cinema ABC is member of ‘Europa Cinemas’ Association since 2001 and member of ‘Europa Distribution’ since 2008. In ABC we are screening films from different country of Europe and the world. We organizing many workshops, film weeks (Indian, Week, German, Turkish, French, Swiss, British....) and also different International Festivals ( Albanian Children Film Fest, International Film Fest., Prishtina Film Festival, Students Film Festival, Human Rights FF., Roman and Egiptians FF..etc.This small hall with 248 seats, belongs to those who love film, who create it and live with it. It has open doors for all and especially for the young cineaste, those who will create a future of kosovar films. CDFP”GENCI” has the theatrical rights for all Kosova territory. For the Holiwoodian and European films we do coperate with main distributors from Croatia (Continental Film), Albania (Imperial Cinemas), Serbia (Mega Com Film), Refresh (BH), MK2-Diffusion etc. We do corporate with many independent companies, producers, sales agent from all around Europe, countries from the region. We are the only company in Kosova that do present Albanian releases, produced in Albania and Kosova, Serbia, Bosna and Herzegovina, Croatia etc. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Robin Hood by Ridley Scott – USA, 2010 2. Libertas by Veljko Bulajic – Croatia, 2010 3. Besa by Serdjan Karanovic – Serbia, 2010 4. 2012 by Roland Emmerich – USA , 2009 5. Lorna’s Silence by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne – Belgium/Italy/Germany, 2009 6. The Time of Comet by Fatmir Koci – Germany/Albania, 2008 7. Kukumi by Isa Qosja – Republic of Kosovo, 2005 Recent acquisitions: “Libertas” (Feature film, 35mm 130 min.) – Production Country: Croatia Plot: The true story of a giant of Croatian literature is brought to the screen in this epic-scale costume drama from filmmaker Veljko Bulajic. Marin Drzic is a popular playwright and essayist in 16th Century Dubrovnik , well known using a poison pen to poke fun at the nation's political leaders. Genre: Biography/Drama/History Directed by Veljko Bulajic Written by Ivo Bresan,Veljko Bulajic, Mirko Kovac Main cast: Sven Medvesek (Marin Drzic), Sandra Ceccarelli (Countess Desa), Andrea Buscemi (Cosimo De Medici) “Dossier K” (Feature film, 35mm 116 min.) – Production Country: Belgium/Germany 78 Plot: The film is based on a novel by Jef Geeraerts is a dense European thriller about passion, betrayal, revenge, blind ambition and the inevitability of fate. Set against the realistic background of Albanian mafia in Antwerp , the story brings the main characters Erik Vincke and Freddy Verstuyft into a disastrous vortex from which no one seems to escape. Genre: Action/Adventure/Drama/Thriller Directed by Jan Verhejen Written by Carl Joos Main cast: Koen De Bouw (Eric Vincke), Werner De Smedt (Freddy Verstuyft), Blerim Destani (Nazim Tahir) “Karate Kid” (Feature film, 35mm 116 min.) – Production Country: Belgium/Germany Plot: 12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Genre: Action/Drama/Family/Sport Directed by Harald Zwart Written by Christopher Murphey Main cast: Jaden Smith (Dre Parker), Jackie Chan (Mr. Han), Taraji P. Henson (Sherry Parker) 79 Lebanon Abbout productions Fondation Liban Cinéma 81 83 80 Abbout productions Index by countries Index by companies Country: Lebanon Address: 699 Saifi Building, Rue du Liban Street, Beirut Contact person: Georges Schoucair Telephone: (+961) 1 447824 Fax: (+961) 1 447824 E-mail: [email protected] About Productions was created in 1998 by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige to achieve and co-produce movies. After having produced their first feature films and documentaries, they were joined by Geaorge Schoucair. Since then, George Schouchair has been managing About Productions and producing more and more films: A Perfect Day by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige in 2005, The Last Man by Ghassan Salhab in 2006, Melodrama Habibi by Hany Tamba in 208, I Want to See by Khalil Joreige and Joana Hadjithomas in 2007 with the famous French actress Catherine Deneuve and the Lebanese actor Rabih Mroué, Stray Bullet by Georges Hachem in 2010, Yanoosak by Elie Khalife and Alexandre Monnier in 2010, 1958 by Ghassan Salhab in 2009 and Sector Zero by Nadim Michlawi in 2010. Abbout Productions in now one of the most ambitious production companies in the Middle East and is currently working on many projects in different stages of development and pre-production. In 2010, About Productions becomes truly international by creating a joint venture with Lucky money Pictures NY (City Island, Vamps) and Travesia Productions Argentina IDesues Del Mar, El Ultimo verano de la Boyita, Urban Act). By following such practices, Abbout Productions is creating serious financing opportunities with institutions other than agencies and television companies, allowing greater flexibility and further dynamism in Middle Eastern film production. The aim of Abbout Productions is to produce feature films and creative feature-length documentaries treating universal themes and reflecting the particularity of the Lebanese and Arabic societies as well. Abbout Productions works with both new talents and experienced directors, focusing on long-term relationships with the filmmakers. Abbout Productions supports Arabic spoken movies that carry a distinctly Lebanese voice that expresses the identity of the region. The company particularly cares about giving an international dimension to its projects by developing idea-driven films with broad marketability and appeal. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Stray Bullet by Georges Hachem - Lebanon, 2010 2. The Mountain by Ghassan Salhab - Lebanon, 2010 3. I want to see by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige - Lebanon/France, 2008 4. A Perfect Day by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige - Lebanon/France/Germany, 2005 5. Melodrama Habibi by Hany Tamba- Lebanon/France, 2007 Recent acquisitions: “Stray Bullet” (Feature film, 35mm 75 min.) – Production Country: Lebanon Plot: Noha is about to get married. Her family is relieved to see her take advantage of this last chance before officially becoming a spinster just like her sister. Everything seems to be going well. However, on this special Sunday of August 1976 in Lebanon, on the same evening her elder brother is organizing a dinner in her honor 15 days prior to the wedding, Noha changes her mind. Genre: Drama Directed by Georges Hachem Photography by Muriel Aboulrouss 81 Music by Nadim Mishlawi Main cast: Nadine Labaki (Noha), Badih Bouchacra (Assaf), Nazih Youssef (Jean) “The mountain” (Feature film, 35mm 75 min.) – Production Country: Lebanon Plot: Fadi, a man in his forties, is driven one night to the airport of Beirut by one of his friends. He is supposed to travel for a month. But, instead of getting on the plane, he rents a car and heads to the mountains, practically locking himself up in a hotel room. Genre: Drama Directed by Ghassan Salhab Photography by Sarmad Louis Main cast: Fadi Abi Samra (Fadi) “I Want to See” (Feature film, 35mm 75 min.) – Production Country: Lebanon/France Plot: July 2006. Another war breaks out in Lebanon. The producers decide to follow a movie star, Catherine Deneuve and a friend, actor and artist Rabih Mroué, on the roads of South Lebanon. An unpredictable adventure ensues… Genre: Drama Directed by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige Photography by Julien Hirsch Main cast: Catherine Deneuve (Catherine), Rabih Mroue (Rabih) 82 Fondation Liban Cinéma Index by countries Index by companies Country: Lebanon Address: Berytech Technology & Health, 4th floor Damascus road P.O.Box 11-7503 Riyad El Solh Contact person: Boulos Aimée Telephone: (+961) 1 611005 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.fondationlibancinema.org/new/index.php?pid=1 “Fondation Liban Cinéma” (FLC) is a non-profit private association created in February 2003, whose objective is to participate in the development of cinema industry in Lebanon, through the support of creation, production and promotion of films, on the local as well as regional and international level. Since its creation, FLC is present in several areas, and via its activities it plays a federating role in the Lebanese audiovisual sector: FLC participates in Regional and International Festivals and Film Markets, such as Cannes, Cairo, and Dubai… in order to present recent Lebanese films. FLC promotes Lebanon as a filming destination and a potential regional center of production and postproduction in order to develop cinema industry in Lebanon. For this, FLC highlights the country’s rich natural, historical and cultural heritage, as well as its highly competitive human and technical resources. FLC works for the preservation of Lebanese cinema heritage through the restoration and digital transfer of old feature films and the archives of Télé-Liban. FLC participates in the continuous training of filmmakers, a necessary effort for this sector in constant evolution. Several annual specialized workshops & seminars are organized on different themes. FLC is preparing a database on the Lebanese audiovisual landscape in Lebanon and the Lebanese professionals in the Diaspora. FLC enhances the development of film production by organizing pitching sessions, by offering prizes and grants, and by creating opportunities of support to the financing of films. FLC works on the creation of a fund for the support of development, production and promotion of films. 83 Spain Cinema Republic Latido Films 85 86 84 Cinema Republic Index by countries Index by companies Country: Spain Address: Av. Rosario Mananeque 27, Torrelodones, 28250 Madrid Contact person: David Castellanos Telephone: (+34) 91 8593 994 Fax: (+34 )91 8592 963 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cinemarepublic.es International sales company focus in international distribution and coproductions. The catalogue includes independent films from new talent. They do no represent more than 4 films or projects per year. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Norteado by Rigoberto Perezcano - Mexico /Spain, 2009 2. Oveja Negra by Humberto Hinojosa – Mexico, 2009 3. Autonomía Zapatista by Juan E. García – Mexico, 2008 Recent acquisitions: “Norteado” (Feature film, 35mm 94 min.) – Production Country: Mexico/Spain Plot: Andrés reaches the Mexican border to cross into US.Between each attempt, he will confront with his feelings and what he left behind, but also with those he meets in Tijuana. Genre: Drama Directed by Rigoberto Perezcano Written by Rigoberto Perezcano and Edgar San Juan Photography by Alejandro Cantú Main cast: Harold Torres (Andrés), Alicia Laguna (Ela), Sonia Couoh (Cata) “Oveja Negra” (Feature film, 35mm 86 min.) – Production Country: Mexico Plot: José and Kumbia work as shepherds at Leandro’s ranch. They come up with a plan to change their future but it comes under greatest threat when José´s first love, María, comes back between Leandro’s son Jerónimo and José... Genre: Thriller Directed by Humberto Hinojosa Photography by Kenji Katori Main cast: Christian Vásquez (Jose), Rodrigo Corea (Kumbia), Ximena Romo (Maria) 85 Latido film Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Spain c/ Veneras 9 3º, 28013 Madrid Miren Zamora (+34) 91 5488 877 (+34 )91 5488 878 [email protected] www.latidofilms.com International sales company focus in international distribution and coproductions. The catalogue includes independent films from new talent. They do no represent more than 4 films or projects per year. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. The great Vazquez by Oscar Abiar – Spain, 2010 2. Every song is about me by Jonas Trueba – Spain, 2010 3. How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster? by Norberto Lopez Amado, Carlos Carcas – Spain, 2010 Recent acquisitions: “The great Vazquez” (Feature film, 35mm 101 min.) – Production Country: Spain Plot: A genius in art and deceit. Genre: Dramatic comedy Written and directed by Oscar Aibar Main cast: Santiago Segura (Vazquez), Alex Angulo (Pelaez), Merce Llorens (Rosa) “Every song is about me” (Feature film, 35mm 104 min.) – Production Country: Spain Plot: José and Kumbia work as shepherds at Leandro’s ranch. They come up with a plan to change their future but it comes under greatest threat when José´s first love, María, comes back between Leandro’s son Jerónimo and José... Genre: Thriller Directed by Humberto Hinojosa Photography by Kenji Katori Main cast: Christian Vásquez (Jose), Rodrigo Corea (Kumbia), Ximena Romo (Maria) “How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?” (Documentray, 35mm 78 min.) – Production Country: UK/Spain Plot: Everything inspires me, sometimes I think I see things others don’t Genre: Documentary Directed by Norberto Lopez Amado, Carlos Carcas Written by Deyan Sudjic Main cast: Norman Foster, Richard Serra, Bono 86 Tunisia Cinetelfilms CTV 88 89 87 Cinetelfilms Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Tunisia 23, Rue d’Andalousie 2080 Borj Baccouche, L’Ariana Habib Attia (+216) 7073 1986 (+216) 7073 1900 [email protected] www.cinetelefilms.com Since 1983, CINETELEFILMS has been one of the leading production companies in Tunisia and the Arab World. In 2009 and 2010, CINETELEFILMS produced more than 20 documentaries and tv movies for international TV Channels, short films and among other the feature film LAILA’S BIRTHDAY, directed by the award winning Palestinian film-maker Rashid Masharawi. LAILA’S BIRTHDAY was premièred in Toronto Int. Film Festival and was distributed in more than 15 countries. BAGHDAD’S ANGEL, a documentary film produced in 2009 and shot in IRAK was also selected in several festivals like Dubai and won the best prize for documentary in DOHA 2010. 88 CTV Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Tunisia 23, Rue d’Andalousie 2080 Borj Baccouche, L’Ariana Abdelaziz Ben Abdel Mlouka (+216) 71 238 793 (+216) 71 752 234 [email protected] www.ctv-services.com/site/publish/content CTV produced major Tunisian movies, International movies, television shows, documentaries and commercial advertisements. CTV‘s focus has always been experience, determination and professional skills. The Chairman of CTV services is Abdelaziz Ben Abdel Mlouka who has a long life experience in the audiovisual field. After a long practice at the SATPEC (The State owned production and distribution company), he has been managing teams for fifteen years now, with strong motivations, competitive in technical fields and ready to go. In order to be an efficient film producer you must be ready to compete at all the time. You must be the long sighted captain of a professional team with high professional skills. Abdelaziz Ben Mlouka has been successful for a long time which is why his reputation is known nationally and internationally. Most of the well known film directors, who worked with Abdelaziz Ben Mlouka in the past, renewed their partnership with CTV. For example, the American producer, Rick McCullum (Lucasfilm), after the shooting of Star Wars: Episode -I- The Phantom Menace Georges Lucas was extremely satisfied with CTV’s services and decided to shoot the second part of the “The Clone Wars” with CTV. Successful partnerships were renewed with Vertigo Productions and Director Cédric Klapich, with Jean Paul Belmondo and for “La Vérité si je Mens” of Thomas Gilou with José Garcia, Richard Anconina, Gad El Malech, Bruno Solo and Daniel Prevost. With “3B productions” it was the same successful collaboration with “ Vivre au paradis” starring Rochdy Zem and “Flandres” of Bruno Dumont, who won the first prize of the jury at the “Cannes Film Festival ” in 2006. A CTV service provides an excellent quality of work for film professionals. CTV is able to offer, thanks to a perfect knowledge of the Tunisian environment, a complete painting of the different possibilities that Tunisia offers, including the diversity and beauty of its landscapes, historical patrimony and human resources, aspects that are very important to “picture hunters”. 89 Turkey Atlantik Medya D Productions Effendi productions MarsFilm Nada Film 91 92 93 94 95 90 Atlantik Medya Index by countries Index by companies Country: Turkey Address: Ata2 sitesi.Ladin Cad.Kasımpatı Sok.No:Çengelköy, Üsküdar 34670 ISTANBUL Contact person: Ercan Calık Telephone: (+90) 212 356 1515 Fax: (+90) 216 6512300 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.atlantikmedya.com Atlantikmedya is a well established Turkish media platform founded in Belgium in 1996. Atlantikmedya is an independent television distribution and production company. The company provides services in the fields of film festivals and exhibitions. Atlantikmedya has been handling the distribution of worldwide feature films in Turkey since 2001 and has released more than 50 quality world titles theatrically. Atlantikmedya also handles the TV sales of more than 300 independent films in Turkey. Atlantikmedya deals with the production, broadcasting and the distribution of cinema films, nature films, TV series, advertising and promotional films. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Mesopotamia Boys (Kilis) by Ercan Calik and Dogacan Anafarta – Turkey, 2009 2. Tale of a naughty girl by Buddhadebdasgupta – India, 2008 3. A perfect match by Miel Van Hoogenbemt – Belgium, 2008 4. Storm Force (Wind Kracht) by Hans Herbots – Belgium, 2008 5. Big street (Cadde) by Dogacan Anafarta – Turkey, 2008 6. Boys Story (Mezuniyet) by Dogacan Anafarta – Turkey, 2008 7. The front line by David Gleeson – UK, 2008 8. The sexual impretive by Derek Bromhaal and Michael Rosenberg – UK, 2006 91 D Productions Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Contact person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Website: Turkey Dogan Tv Center, 100. Yil Mah Bagcilar 34204 ISTANBUL Can Anamur (+90) 212 413 5967 (+90) 212 413 5951 [email protected] www.atlantikmedya.com ANS International, incorporated in 1992 and setting a precedent in numerous fields in the history of television has left its mark upon the constantly expanding market with its quality and expertise. ANS has introduced global standards to Turkey with its popular TV serials, movies and controversial commercials and music videos. During the sixth year of its odyssey, in July 1998, ANS has assigned 70 % of its stocks to Doğan Yayın Holding and made a huge step in its way to institutionalization. By September 2005, its stocks has been entirely sold off by Doğan Yayın Holding and ANS has decided to proceed on its way under the name of "D PRODUCTIONS". After becoming a member of Doğan Media Group, D PRODUCTIONS has constantly prolonged bigger achivements with its dynamic and creative vision and with its advanced technics and innovative staff. Not only a leading corporation in TV, film, commercial, video production and film distribution, but also it has the unique particularity of being the only production company that hosts all these departments. With highly popular TV serials and programs that it produces and with music videos and commercials that it brings in the sector, D PRODUCTIONS has been deemed worthy of many awards in the national and international arena. Another particularity of D PRODUCTIONS is to be able to cooperate with domestic and foreign expert crew. Having the ability to implement productions anywhere in the world, D PRODUCTIONS has also stepped into film industry and bore out its assertion in national cinema with films like "Asmalı Konak Hayat" and "O Şimdi Asker",both box office hits. Beside local productions, it also distributes foreign films. D PRODUCTIONS is acknowkedged especially for TV serials, sit-coms, dramas, game shows, variety shows and tv pictures. Distributing within the media group and to third parties, D PRODUCTIONS signs licence agreements with producers like New Line, Lions Gate Films, Lakeshore Ent., Studio Canal, Greenestreet, Mandate Pictures, TF1, UGC, Content, Myriad Pictures. Releasing regularly one film a month, D PRODUCTIONS will be launching its video label in December 2005. D PRODUCTIONS will offer cinema audience DVDs and VCDs of a diversified range of films such as children, romantic, thriller, action and drama under "Kanal D Home Video" label. D PRODUCTIONS will bring in quality and diversity to the home video sector with "Kanal D Home Video". 92 Effendi productions Index by countries Index by companies Country: Address: Telephone: E-mail: Turkey Suyanı Sok. 8/8 Suadiye 34740 –Istanbul (+90) 216 380 43 23 [email protected] Effendi Productions is an Istanbul based production house in the industry since 1993. In the past 15 years Effendi Productions’ main focus was commercıal productions varying from TVCs to music videos, TV programs, as well as, documentaries and industrials. From 2005 on, the founder and producer of Effendi Productions Bozkurt Palanduz shifted company’s focus only to feature films. thıs re-organızatıon was in line with palanduz’ first debut feature film “L.i.f.e.g.u.a.r.d./I.s.t.a.n.b.u.l.” the company continues to be one of Turkey’s pioneer production companies with ıts vision of Palanduz’ feature film projects forcıng new lımıts in world cinema today. Besides Palanduz’ film projects Effendi Productions also offers an ideal working atmosphere with its bilingual staff for foreign co-productions in Turkey. 93 MarsFilm Index by countries Index by companies Country: Turkey Address: Isticlal CD. MIM HAN NO:55 K:7 - 34433 ISTANBUL Dogan Tv Center, 100. Yil Mah Bagcilar 34204 ISTANBUL Contact person: Marsel Kalvo Telephone: (+90) 212 244 8252 Fax: (+90) 212 244 8250 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.marsfilm.net Established in May 2006, the aim of MARS’s distribution leg is to release internationally acclaimed mainstream and crossover films, while its production leg is incorporating experienced professionals to produce feature and documentary film projects. With a distinct vision and a dynamic team, Istanbul based MARS is a unique and reliable figure in Turkish film business. Celebrating our second year in operation, we've had the pleasure of presenting the Turkish audience such acclaimed films like the Palm d'Or winner "4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days" directed by Cristian Mungiu, Camera d'Or winner "12:08 East of Bucharest" directed by Corneliu Porumboiu, "Sherrybaby" with a Golden Globe nominated performance by Maggie Gyllenhaal and "Interview" with Sienna Miller and Steve Buscemi. Our upcoming releases include "Sunshine Cleaning" with Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Alan Arkin, "Don't Look Back" with Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci, "The Killing Room" with Chloe Sevigny and Peter Stormare, and Wim Wenders's "The Palermo Shooting" with Dennis Hopper and Milla Jovovich. 94 Nada Film Index by countries Index by companies Country: Turkey Address: Hacimimi kulhani mh. Hacimimi sk. 20 – 01 Tophane-Galata - Istanbul Contact person: Nur Akalin Telephone: (+90) 538 240 77 51 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nadafilm.com.tr )Nada Film company, has been active for independent low budget films and artistic standards. It has produced 2 feature films and story books. Nasa Seif Said (producer) and Nur Akalin ( director-writer) established Nada film. List of the most relevant works in the catalogue 1. Underground by Nur Akalin – Turkey, 2008 2. Joenjoy by Nur Akalin – Turkey,2007 Recent acquisitions: “Underground /merdivenaltı” (Feature film, HD 84 min.) – Production Country: Turkey Plot: The story of Sinan, a young man being sought by the police as a witness to his boss’s death. Sinan,however,is terrified that if he’s caught he might be sent to do the military service he has been studiously avoiding. Genre: Drama Written and directed by Nur Akalin Photography by Seckin Savaş Main cast: Kaan yilmaz (Sinan), Deha ozer senay (Ibo) “Joenjoy” (Feature film, Hd3 transfer 35mm. 87 min.) – Production Country: Turkey Plot: The experiences of a couple of strangers who live in istanbul are told in the framework of a love story between a turk and an african,neither of whom are aware of the other’s situation. Genre: Drama Directed by Nur Akalin Main cast: Nasa seif said (Jo), Faraj senga (David) 95