CNC's "World Cinema Aid" approved by the European Commission

Financial support is now available foreign audiovisual works co-produced with France

Through a decision passed on February 6, 2012, the European Commission has authorised the National Film and Moving Image Centre (CNC) to establish selective aid packages for international initiatives which are co-produced with companies operating in France, so-called “World Cinema Aid”.

This new measure, conceived by the CNC in collaboration with the Mister for Culture and Communication, the Foreign and European Affairs Minister and the President of the French Institute, was one of the proposals notified to the European Commission in 2011 and which, due to the delay in the Commission’s decision, it was not possible to implement immediately on January 1, 2012.

Variety

Beirut Kamikaze sortie DVD

"L’errance d’un jeune garçon dans les banlieues de Beyrouth montrant l’état profond d’une société libanaise dans ses frustrations, ses désespoirs, ses obsessions...Une déambulation absurde et sordide."


Après sa sortie en salle à Paris, Beirut Kamikaze est désormais édité en DVD ! Beirut Kamikaze, un film réalisé par Christophe Karabache et distribué par Visiosfeir est disponible en DVD sur commande en suivant ce lien.

Merry Christmas: ..né.à Beyrouth's NEW website is online!

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Med Film Factory Open Call

Med Film Factory is an advanced training programme, aimed at semi-professional teams of Arab film directors and producers from the MENA region and offering them the opportunity to advance their creative and professional skills while supporting the realization of their projects through three interrelated sessions: 

The Directors’ Workshop (July 2012)
The Producers’ Coaching Programme (December 2012)
The Independent Film Assembly (Spring 2013)
The application deadline is April 22nd, 2012. To apply and for more information please click here

Le « pays rêvé » des Libanais de l’étranger

Article de L'Orient-Le Jour - par Carole Dagher


Malgré la nuit glaciale, nombreux sont ceux qui ont bravé une température sibérienne au-dehors pour venir assister à la première du film de Jihane Chouaib, Pays rêvé, au cinéma Saint-André des Arts. La jeune réalisatrice a présenté son premier long-métrage devant un parterre d’amis, de cinéphiles, de professionnels, et en présence des acteurs, producteurs et membres de l’équipe de tournage. Avec ses yeux qui ont conservé quelque chose de l’enfance, et sa voix qui est l’exact miroir de ses émotions, elle a remercié les présents, la société de production Iskra, l’équipe libanaise « qui a travaillé dans des conditions difficiles », Orjouane production, les techniciens et tous les coéquipiers de son aventure. Car ce projet est bel et bien une aventure, professionnelle autant que personnelle. Une aventure réussie en tous points.


Suite de l'article à lire ici.

Funds for Southern Mediterranean films: updated list

Newly updated Euromed Audiovisual report lists South-Mediterranean-friendly European funds, festivals, and markets

The Euromed Audiovisual III Programme has published an updated version of the list of European funds that finance projects from the Southern Mediterranean, as well as a calendar of festivals, markets, and professional gatherings open to projects and professionals from the region.

Download the document: English, French (Version December 2011)

Films in developement

SHADOW OF A MAN
Directed by Niam Itani
Producer Lara Abu Saifan
Lebanon

SØRFOND - The Norwegian South Film Fund: Call for applications

Among the list of eligible countries, 8 countries from the South Mediterranean region (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, occ.Palestinian Territory, Syria and Tunisia) can submit their projects.


euromedaudiovisuel.net

ADFP 3d Open Call For Proposals | Arab Fund for Arts and Culture

The Arab Documentary Film Program (ADFP) is currently accepting applications for its third call for submissions. The deadline for applying for ADFP 2012 is May 7, 2012.


www.arabculturefund.org

Who got funds ?

FROM THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (LEBANON)
FEATURE FILMS

“Illusion @amour.com”

By Nada Chalhoub

Development aid

“Al Madina al Sahiliya”

By Sobji Saifeddine

Development aid

“Waylon”

By Georges Khabbaz

Production aid

“3000 nights”

by May Masri

Production aid

“Tannoura Maxi”

by Joe Bou Eid

Post production support

“39 sec”

by Lara Saba

Produced by Nibal Arakgi

Post production support