Author: The Press Team

In a statement the International Emerging Talent Films Association (IEFTA) said it was “deeply saddened” by the French embassy's decision to reject visa to two Bangladeshis expected to join the Cannes Film Festival. The Marché du Film had approved participation of all three candidates of the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB), but the French Embassy in Dhaka denied visas for the two male applicants, 'Malick' and 'Muntasir'. The third finalist, Lubna Sharmin, has been granted visa. IEFTA’s President Marco Orsini said...

09 May, 2017

UNHCR delegates and filmmakers stood with refugees at a cocktail reception on the beach hosted by IEFTA in honour of UNHCR....

07 May, 2017

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/kNFITTBDYG0"][vc_column_text]President of IEFTA, Marco Orsini: "I am humbled to have had a hand in the creation of the UNHCR Dangerous Crossings campaign song, marking the launch of a major UNHCR awareness campaign. Dangerous Crossings shines a light on the dangers of refugee migrations from Africa to war-stricken Yemen via the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, and sends a key message: think twice before making the perilous journey." #DangerousCrossings #UNHCR #refugees #Egypt #WithRefugees[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

07 May, 2017

Watersprite international student film festival returns to Cambridge The Cambridge Watersprite International Student Film Festival returns to the city this weekend with a host of screenings and special events. Back for its eighth year, the festival will showcase 25 student films shortlisted from over 350 productions encompassing 42 countries, including Myanmar, South Africa and Turkey. Read more...

09 March, 2017

The "Voices for Refugees" Conference at 2016 Cannes Film Festival held on 18th May 2016 was a well attended event highlighting this humanitarian tragedy, a topic in the forefront of news and media....

22 May, 2016

Voices for Refugees Gala Evening & IEFTA's 10th Anniversary - An evening dedicated to engaging the power of film industry leaders to be a catalyst of transformation for Refugees....

14 May, 2016

The International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) in cooperation with The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and The Marché du Film is pleased to announce an all day event at 2016 Cannes Film Festival....

13 May, 2016

Black Artists Makes Waves at 2015 Toronto International Film Festival The Toronto International Film Festival has aged gracefully into its 40th year anniversary. Black directors, actors and writers have enhanced the celebratory occasion with fine performances and artistic contributions in indie films, big budget movies and life-affirming documentaries. Read more...

21 September, 2015

Check Out the Top 10 Indiegogo Films to Watch For At the Toronto International Film Festival 2015 http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/09/74284-check-out-the-top-10-indiegogo-films-to-watch-for-at-the-toronto-international-film-festival-2015/...

11 September, 2015

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" el_class="entry-title-wrapper"][vc_column][vc_column_text] MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index=""][vc_column el_class="entry-title-wrapper"][vc_column_text] Our mentorship program focuses on filmmakers projects from start to completion and includes a comprehensive list of skills ensuring the success of the filmmakers film. The IEFTA Mentorship Programme is dedicated to identifying and developing the creative talent of career-ready filmmakers from emerging economies and covers PR, marketing, post production, legal, film festivals and distribution. As conceived, the IEFTA Mentorship Programme will...

11 February, 2015

I wanted to give you a quick update on what has transpired since our amazing Addis to Cannes workshop this past May, 2014. Since the event 8 months ago, we have launched a very aggressive mentorship program with the five original filmmakers who participated in Cannes, four being female....

15 January, 2015

Dear Friends, Partners & Supporters of the IEFTA, It is with gratitude and pride that I write to inform you of the achievements of the IEFTA over the last 12 months and to thank you for your role in making them possible. We experienced yet another year of substantial growth and significant action, of shared opportunities and changed lives! Because I know you are as busy as I am, allow me to get right to the point: a list of our...

27 October, 2014

Biennially, the International Emerging Talent Film Association (IEFTA) and the Ethiopian Film initiative (EFI) join forces to organise a sponsored trip to the Cannes Film Festival. These trips provide an opportunity to meet a range of influential producers and commissioners at the festival. Process – Applicants submit formal application and 1 short or feature film in early spring for review by a panel of IEFTA/EFI advisory board members. Between 3-6 people are selected for the « From Addis to Cannes » event. The...

11 July, 2014