Filmmakers Pietro Novello, Lubna Sharmin, Md Abid Mallick, Tsengel Davaasambuu, and Mungunkhuu Distabazar are honored at the From Dhaka to Cannes: A Celebration of Talent hosted by the International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) at La Plage Royale on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France. Photo by Kaidi Photography....
The Dhaka to Cannes initiative - the first ever of its kind - is launched in Bangladesh Organised by the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB) in partnership with International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) the Dhaka to Cannes initiative is kicked off with the selection of three emerging Bangladeshi filmmakers: Lubna Sharmin, Kazi Mahadi Muntasir and Md Abid Mallick, who are chosen to attend Cannes Film Festival 2017 as a part of the opportunity, mentorship and workshop programme. Read more...
The association IEFTA, based in the Principality, promotes young directors from emerging countries in Cannes, and takes advantage of the Festival du Film to reflect on the issue of refugees....
The 2nd annual Refugee Voices in Film screenings with Doc Corner at this years Cannes Film Festival explored UNHCR's innovative approaches to refugee messaging, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean and mixed migration movements....
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...
UNHCR delegates and filmmakers stood with refugees at a cocktail reception on the beach hosted by IEFTA in honour of UNHCR....
[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]...
Dear IEFTA supporters, The Festival de Cannes is just around the corner. Mark your calendars and be sure to save these dates. IEFTA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE 70th CANNES FILM FESTIVAL [vc_row][vc_column width='1/3'] FRIDAY 19 May 2017 17:00 hrs - 19:00 hrs IEFTA in partnership with IFIB presents Dhaka to Cannes: A Celebration of Talent Honouring participating Bangladeshi filmmakers from this year's inaugural Dhaka to Cannes initiative, as well as Mongolian filmmakers, Watersprite participants and Bangladeshi HNW contributors. Plage Royale, Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes[/vc_column] [vc_column width='1/3'] SUNDAY...
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...
Our mission at IEFTA is multi-fold: to discover and promote emerging talent in cinema from around the world, to encourage dialogue among filmmakers, to promote cultural diversity and international understanding, and to engage the art of cinema....
UNHCR campaign spreads awareness about dangers of Yemen sea crossings UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched a major campaign to spread awareness about the dangers of crossing the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea from Africa to war-stricken Yemen and highlighting the horrendous conditions and rising risks in Yemen. More than 117,000 refugees and migrants arrived in Yemen in 2016. Many were lured by smugglers to take the perilous boat journey across the high seas in search of protection or...
Dear Friends & Supporters of the IEFTA - and to our Partners and Friends in Ethiopia, For 9 years, The IEFTA has developed film-related talent and supported cinematic education in Ethiopia. Click here to read more about our Addis to Cannes Initiative. We have established enduring ties and made wonderful friends, while marveling at the warmth, energy and creativity of local filmmakers. Consequently, we deplore recent developments in the political and economic affairs of Ethiopia, including the newly declared state of...
Dear Friends and Supporters of the IEFTA, The IEFTA marked its 10th Anniversary in 2016 with new projects, new partners and renewed determination! We are so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and grateful to you our friends, funders and collaborators for enabling us to deliver opportunity and education to those with limited access to cinematic self-expression. Your passion & perseverance have allowed us to inspire and produce film art while changing perceptions and creating opportunities. Below, I have...
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....
The city known for one of the major film festivals in the world - Cannes has a special appeal that is difficult to describe to people who haven't actually been there....
Refugee Voices in Film 2016 Conference schedule - Wednesday May 16th - Plaais des Festivals Cannes...
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....
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....