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Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale 2008: “Viewfinder” - new prize for Best First Feature BERLIN, Germany – The Berlinale, unofficial title of the Berlin International Film Festival, has been more committed to supporting the next generation of filmmakers since 2006, when it introduced the Best First Feature Award. This year, a three-person international jury will decide on the best debut film again. In 2008, the director and producer of the winning film will be awarded with a high-quality viewfinder as both a useful instrument and memorable trophy. The award is endowed with 50,000 Euros, donated by the GWFF (Gesellschaft zur Wahrnehmung von Film- und Fernsehrecht), a society dedicated to safeguarding film and television rights. The prize money is to be split between the producer and the director of the chosen First Feature. Feature films from the sections Competition, Panorama, Generation Kplus and 14plus, as well as debut films from the Forum will compete for the award: The winners will be announced at the official award ceremony in the Berlinale-Palast on February 16. Jury for the Best First Feature Ben Barenholtz (United States), producer and distributor Ben Barenholtz is one of the key protagonists in America’s independent film scene. In 1968, he opened the New York Elgin Cinema, which became a legendary forum for independent filmmakers with its Midnight Movies. Barenholtz is also a successful producer and distributor. He produced several of the Coen brothers’ films, including the drama “Barton Fink,” which won the 1991 Golden Palm in Cannes. Dominique Cabrera (France), director Born in Algeria, the director first studied literature and then went to the Paris Film Academy. In 1996, she made her first feature film “L’Autre Cote de la Mer” (The Other Coast of the Sea). In 1999, she presented the film “Nadia and the Hippos” in the Cannes – series “Un Certain Regard.” Cabrera was a guest at the 2004 Berlinale Forum with her drama “A Wonderful Spell.” She is also active as an actress and book author. Jasmila Zbanic (Bosnia and Hercegovina), director and writer The director, who comes from Sarajevo, celebrated her feature film debut and an international success with “Grbavica.” The drama surrounding the aftermath of the war in Bosnia was awarded the Golden Bear at the 2006 Berlinale. In 1997, Jasmila Zbanic founded the artists‘ association and subsequent film production company, Deblokada. In 2004, she presented a series of art videos and documentary films at the Kasseler Kunsthalle Fridericianum. © Preems.com |
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