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A History of Film Festivals In 100 Movies
by Jon Fitzgerald
A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies shares the backgrounds, the stories and the filmmakers that have influenced the festival circuit and the business of movies. Covering the films and players that helped shape the landscape, the podcast includes the backstories, video clips, box office totals and career trajectories for the filmmakers that helped define this industry.
Episodes
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Episode 17: The Grand Bolero - Gabriele Fabbro & Poppy Jasper Intl Film Festival
Welcome back to History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies — the show where we explore cinema not just through films… but through the festivals that gave them life. Because films don't just appear. They travel. They struggle. They find their audiences — often one screening at a time. Today's episode...
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Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Foutaises
Welcome to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies — the show where we explore how film festivals shaped cinema through one essential movie at a time. Each episode is a pairing: a festival…and a film. Today's pairing is pure discovery. Our festival: Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film...
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Episode 15: Enchanted April - Mike Newell
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 15. Enchanted April - directed by Mike Newell and the Palm Springs International Film Festival - which kicks off this week January 2 , and runs through the 13th. Mike Newell is an English film and television director and...
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Episode 14: Bowling for Columbine - Michael Moore
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 14. Bowling for Columbine - directed by Michael Moore and the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam - which kicks off this week November 14, and runs through the 24th. After bursting onto the scene with Roger…
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Episode 13: Short Cuts - Robert Altman
Welcome to a HOFF, in 100 movies episode 13 - Short Cuts by Robert Altman and the Venice International Film Festival (also known as the Biennale) I'm excited to explore Altman's career, this terrific film, and a truly special event, the first film festival to ever take place.
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Episode 12: Thirteen - Catherine Hardwicke
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - Episode 12. Thirteen, directed by Catherine Hardwicke and the Locarno International Film Festival. Thirteen Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2003, and Hardwicke won the Sundance Directing Award for the film. The Locarno...
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Episode 11: Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench - Damien Chazelle
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 11: Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench - by Damien Chazelle, and the Tribeca Film Festival - which took place this past June. After this film had its World Premiere and Chazelle's numerous accolades, he was on his way to a...
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Episode 10: Pulp Fiction - Quentin Tarantino
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 10. Pulp Fiction - by Quentin Tarantino, and the Cannes Film Festival (Part II) - which finishes up this weekend on May 25th. We did cover part of the Cannes history with Wim Wenders, but thought we would share more…
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Episode 9: The Hurt Locker - Kathryn Bigelow
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 9. The Hurt Locker - by Kathryn Bigelow, and the Seattle International Film Festival - which runs In Theaters May 9–19 (yes going on RIGHT NOW) and Streaming May 20–27 A big winner at SIFF, The Hurt Locker had an…
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Episode 8: Paris, Texas - Wim Wenders
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 8. Paris, Texas - by Wim Wenders and the Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 14th - 25th, 2024. A big winner at the Cannes Film Festival in 1984, Paris, Texas has had a major impact on filmmakers, musicians and arts...
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Episode 7: The Thin Blue Line - Errol Morris
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - This is Episode 7. The Thin Blue Line - by Errol Morris, and the Hot Docs Film Festival - which runs April 25 - May 5th here in 2024. One of the most influential documentaries ever made, The Thin Blue line ranks on virtually the...
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Episode 6: Blood Simple - The Coen Brothers
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - Episode 6. Blood Simple, directed by the Coen Brothers and the New York Film Festival. In this episode, I share the history of this dynamic duo, sharing insights and historical facts. You will hear audio trailers as well. On the Festival...
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Episode 5: Us - Jordan Peele & South by Southwest
Welcome back to A History of Film of Film Festivals in 100 Movies. We're on episode 5 - US by Jordan Peele and SXSW, an event that truly celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education. The event just wrapped its 37th year in Austin Texas this weekend. And yes, Jordan Peele was there!...
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Episode 4: Lady Bird - Greta Gerwig
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies. This is Episode 4: Lady Bird - directed by Greta Gerwig and Telluride Film Festival As with the previous filmmakers shared on this podcast, Lady Bird was a low budget indie, taking film festivals by storm, in this case, premiering at the...
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Episode 3: Before Sunrise - Richard Linklater
Welcome to a History of Film Festivals In 100 Movies, Episode 3 - Before Sunrise by Richard Linklater. I'm your host, Jon Fitzgerald, and excited to explore this terrific film, and the Berlinale, one of the top film festivals in the world. Ok, let's dig into Episode 3. In 1995, Before Sunrise...
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Episode 2: Memento - Christopher Nolan
Welcome back to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies - Episode 2. Memento, directed by Christoher Nolan. As with Sex Lies & Videotape, Memento is another great example of a low budget indie, taking film festivals by storm, and establishing an emerging filmmaker with a distinctive voice.…
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Episode 1: Sex, Lies and Videotape - Steven Soderbergh
Welcome to A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies. I'm excited to share our first episode - Episode 1 - Sex, Lies and Videotape, directed by Steven Soderbergh. If you ask industry professionals, like myself, who've been in the business for 35 years or more, they will agree this film may have…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A History of Film Festivals in 100 Movies shares the backgrounds, the stories and the filmmakers that have influenced the festival circuit and the business of movies. Covering the films and players that helped shape the landscape, the podcast includes the backstories, video clips, box office totals and career trajectories for the filmmakers that helped define this industry.
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