The Austin Film Festival is near and dear to us, as our first ever Festival Genius partner back in 2005, and we were in attendance this year to experience all of the great films, panels and parties offered. AFF’s unique focus on the writer was reflected in the strong film programming and conference lineup. [...]

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Every fall, AFI Fest presents a survey of the year’s most significant films. Running October 30th through November 7th in locations throughout Los Angeles, the festival features international work from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of films from the great masters, and red-carpet gala premieres. Since its inception in 2000, AFI Fest has tripled in size [...]

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The Austin Film Festival, taking place this year from October 22nd to the 29th, is dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of screenwriting and filmmaking by providing unique year-round cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.
The festival combines both a conference and festival portion, [...]

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Located in the heart of the Canadian Prairies, Edmonton is a city that loves movies, and is reported to be the number one per capita movie rental city in Canada. The Edmonton International Film Festival satisfies Edmontonians’ insatiable desire for quality cinema each autumn by delivering a slate of outstanding independent films from around the [...]

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After moving from the spring to the fall, the 18 1/2 Philadelphia Film Festival takes place October 15-19, 2009. Hosted by the Philadelphia Film Society, the festival is a showcase of critically acclaimed and powerful films, many of which have had premieres at Cannes, Toronto, Venice, and other prestigious film festivals.
This year’s festival opens with [...]

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Film lovers in Philadelphia are in for a treat; later this month the city will see the “18 1/2th” Philadelphia Film Festival, with which the festival moves from its traditional springtime dates to a new home later in the calendar. This five-day celebration of film begins on October 15th and tickets are available to the [...]

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To celebrate the release of B-Side’s NERDCORE RISING on DVD, MC Frontalot fans are duking it out in the NERDCORE RISING Song Fight for a chance to meet the godfather of Nerdcore hip hop and see him in concert.
Inspired by songfight.org, the music competition website that launched MC Frontalot to internet stardom, the NERDCORE RISING [...]

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Fantastic Fest is one of our favorite partner festivals of all time. In addition to abundant press coverage and a torrent of tweets on Twitter, Fantastic Fest also generates copious amounts of audience participation on its Festival Genius program guide. Find out what the audience at Fantastic Fest thought about the newest horror, sci-fi, and fantasy [...]

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Now entering its 12th year, Indie Memphis (October 8-15) utilizes Memphis’s rich cultural history to serve as a connecting point for regional filmmakers from all corners of the country, providing a showcase for films celebrating Southern stories and storytelling. The festival builds bridges that inspire filmmakers and film lovers to collaborate and connect amongst the [...]

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