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BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day 9

September 13, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 12, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with a full house at the screening of the eighth film in competition, HOP, spoken in Romanian language. Tonight the children of Brasov along with their families were treated with candies and entertained with a lovely comedy directed by Tim Hill. The film, starring Russell Brand, James Marsden and Elizabeth Perkins, brought laughter among the audience. At the end of the screening the children were very happy.

The Festival this evening was presented by Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Denisa Barvon. After the screening they introduced the audience to the ninth film in competition GLOW OF THE FIREFLY, directed by Khalid Mahmood Mithu, which will be screened tomorrow evening with Romanian language subtitles. The screening will be attended by international stars who are members of the production team. ‘We are very pleased to welcome the Executive Producer Mr. Ebne Hasan Khan who has just arrived in Brasov from London, the film’s Producer and Managing Director of Impress Telefilm Ltd. Mr. Faridur Reza, and Mrs. Kona Reza, Executive Producer at Impress Telefilm Ltd. who have arrived from Bangladesh and who will delight us with their presence tomorrow night’ states Daria Trifu, Festival Director.

As previously established, the Festival changed its venue. Starting tonight, this exclusive event takes place at the elegant Cubix Design Hotel, one of the top hotels in Transylvania.

Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: TVS-Brasov, RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day 7

September 13, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 10, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with the screening of the sixth film in competition, FLIGHT, spoken in English with Romanian subtitles. The film, a Hollywood production, is starring Denzel Washington with Nadine Velazquez and Don Cheadle. It is directed by Robert Zemeckis.

The evening has been broadcast live by TVS-Brasov, a television channel watched by 87% of the families in the County of Brașov, headed by journalist Ovidiu Gradinar. Journalist Denisa Dumitru started the presentation addressing the TV viewers. Angie Antal was interviewed live by TVS and she has introduced to the TV audience the seventh film in competition, ABOUT TIME, which will be screened tomorrow evening with Romanian subtitles. The film is starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. It is directed by Richard Curtis.

The Festival this evening was presented by Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Denisa Barvon. After the screening they introduced the audience to the next film in competition also showing its trailer. The actress Mary Spark was introduced to the audience as a graduate of the 2013 International Film Workshops and a member of the Festival’s Team. Also the journalist Ovidiu Gradinar was invited on the stage to address the audience, as well as the TV viewers, talking about what implies the making of a TV show and about the idea of nonviolence that he and the Festival share. Director of the Festival Daria Trifu had the pleasure to interview him.
The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the ‘Reduta’ Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.
Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: TVS-Brasov, RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.
Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day Six

September 12, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 9, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with the screening of the fifth film in competition, spoken in English with Romanian subtitles. Tonight the festival screened another European masterpiece, LES MISÉRABLES. If yesterday night the audience was entertained by a highly regarded comedy movie from the Dominican Republic, this time, the outstanding performance of Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway brought the people right in the middle of the hard times during the uprising following the Industrial Revolution. Tears were not the only ones to flow freely, for at the end of the screening the hall resounded with applause. The film is directed by Tom Hooper. The audience attended in large numbers to see the movie and to take part in this exclusive event.

The evening has been broadcast live by TVS-Brasov, a television channel watched by 87% of the families in the County of Brașov, headed by journalist Ovidiu Gradinar. Journalist Denisa Dumitru started the presentation addressing the TV viewers. Angie Antal was interviewed live by TVS and she has introduced to the TV audience the sixth film in competition, FLIGHT, which will be screened tomorrow evening with Romanian subtitles. The film is starring Denzel Washington, Nadine Velazquez and Don Cheadle. It is directed by Robert Zemeckis.

The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the ‘Reduta’ Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.

Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: TVS-Brasov, RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day Five

September 12, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 8, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with the screening of the fourth film in competition, spoken in Spanish with English subtitles. After screening a masterpiece of European film industry yesterday, like ANNA KARENINA, tonight the audience enjoyed a good comedy directed by Francisco Valdez. The film, financed by the government office of the Dominican Republic where it comes from, is entitled ONCE UPON A FISH, starring Luis Jose German and Hony Estrella who brought laughter among the audience, which is increasing night by night. The diversity of the festival lies in showing different productions, big or small.

The evening has been broadcast live by TVS-Brasov, a television channel watched by 87% of the families in the County of Brașov, headed by journalist Ovidiu Gradinar. Journalist Madalina Cretu started the presentation addressing the TV viewers. Angie Antal was interviewed live by TVS and she has introduced to the TV audience the fifth film in competition LES MISÉRABLES, which will be screened tomorrow evening with Romanian subtitles. In the film is starring Hugh Jackman with Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. It is directed by Tom Hooper.

The Festival this evening was presented by the Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Angie Antal. After the screening they introduced the audience to the next film in competition also showing its trailer.

The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the ‘Reduta’ Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.

Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: TVS-Brasov, RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day Four

September 10, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 7, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with the screening of the third film in competition, with Romanian subtitles, ANNA KARENINA, starring Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The film is directed by Joe Wright. The screening ended with many applause from a very enthusiastic audience who has attended in high numbers and has appreciated this movie.

The Festival this evening was presented by the Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Denisa Barvon. After the screening they introduced the audience to the next film in competition also showing its trailer.
Tomorrow night, the audience will watch the fourth film in competition with English subtitles, ONCE UPON A FISH, starring Luis Jose German and Hony Estrella. The film is directed by Francisco Valdez.
The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the ‘Reduta’ Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.
Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.
Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

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BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day Three

September 7, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 6, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with the screening of the second film in competition, THE GREAT BEAUTY, with Romanian subtitles, starring Toni Servillo with Carlo Verdone and Sabrina Ferilli. It is directed by Paolo Sorrentino. The screening ended with many applause from a very enthusiastic audience who have appreciated this movie that has won the Oscar for “Best Foreign Language Film” in 2014.

Film Producer from Canada, Elio Dell’Unto and Actress from Brasov, Angie Antal are walking on the red carpet to the screening of the Italian feature film THE GREAT BEAUTY, this year’s Academy Awards winner in the category of “Best Foreign Language Film”.
The Festival this evening was presented by the Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Ana-Maria Cioflec. Actress Loredana Faith was introduced on the stage along with Claudia Karma who is a student of this year’s International Film Workshops.
Tomorrow night, the audience will watch the third film in competition with Romanian subtitles, ANNA KARENINA, starring Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The film is directed by Joe Wright.

The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the ‘Reduta’ Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.

Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

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BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day Two

September 6, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 5, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, continued today with the screening of the first film in competition, ENDLESS LOVE (with Romanian subtitles), starring Gabriella Wilde, Alex Pettyfer and Bruce Greenwood, and directed by Shana Feste. The film presents the story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.

Cristiana Cioflec (Member of the Jury), Film Director Bruno Pischiutta (Festival's Artistic Consultant), Ana-Maria Cioflec (Programming Coordinator) and Daria Trifu (Festival Director) — Cristiana Cioflec (Member of the Jury), Film Director Bruno Pischiutta (Festival’s Artistic Consultant), Ana-Maria Cioflec (Programming Coordinator) and Daria Trifu (Festival Director)

The evening has been broadcast live by TVS-Brasov, the most watched television channel in the County of Brașov, headed by journalist Ovidiu Gradinar and partner with the Festival. Journalist Madalina Cretu started the presentation addressing the TV viewers. Bruno Pischiutta was interviewed live by TVS and he has introduced the film, THE GREAT BEAUTY, that will be screened in competition tomorrow evening. In the film is starring Toni Servillo. with Carlo Verdone and Sabrina Ferilli; it is and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. THE GREAT BEAUTY presents the story of a writer in threshold of agedness, Jep Gambardellla, who remembers his youth full of passions, when sees Rome as a mélange of political figures, artists, high society ladies, intellectuals and even lawbreakers.

The Festival this evening was presented by the Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Angie Antal. Director of the Festival Daria Trifu addressed the audience and she spoke about the difference between the previous editions and this one, as the Festival grows larger every year. Actress Denisa Barvon was introduced on the stage as the ‘Face’ of last year’s edition and the star of the upcoming Bruno Pischiutta film THE BAD JOKE, a feature film production to be shot in Brasov entirely this year.

The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the ‘Reduta’ Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.

The 2014 edition of the Festival is partner with Oktoberfest, organized by Cristian Macedonschi, that takes place during the same period in Brasov (where 250,000 people are expected to participate). Every day, Daria Trifu and different guests are present on the stage of Oktoberfest to invite the people to the Festival.
Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: TVS Brasov, RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

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BRIFF 2014

Brasov International Film Festival & Market – Day One

September 5, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

Brasov, Romania — September 4, 2014 – For immediate release – The 3rd edition of Brasov International Film Festival & Market (www.brasovfilmfestival.com), the most important and renowned nonviolent Film Festival in the world, has opened today with the screening of PUNCTURED HOPE (with Romanian language subtitles), directed by Bruno Pischiutta and produced by Daria Trifu, and nominated in Hollywood by the Political Film Society in Hollywood as Best Film Expose and Best Film On Human Rights of the year alongside AVATAR, INVICTUS, INGLORIOUS BASTERDS and THE HURT LOCKER. The film features the sad phenomenon of modern day slavery and female genital mutilation in West Africa.

Daria Trifu – Festival Director, Bruno Pischiutta – Festival Artistic Consultant, Elio Dell’Unto – President of the Jury, Denisa Barvon – Actress

Each year the Festival is dedicated to a cause. This year the theme of the Festival is Africa, a continent full of problems and promises.

The evening has been broadcasted live by TVS-Brasov, the most watched television channel in the County of Brașov, headed by journalist Ovidiu Gradinar and partner with the Festival. Journalist Denisa Dumitru started the presentation addressing the TV viewers.

The public has attended in high numbers and they were enthusiastic about this great event taking place in Brasov. The Festival was opened tonight by Director of the Festival Daria Trifu and presented by the Film Director Bruno Pischiutta and Actress Denisa Barvon.

The three Faces of the Festival were introduced to the audience. Angie Antal, the next star emerging from Brasov and who was interviewed live by TVS. The other two young and talented actresses are Paula Blank and Andreea Dumitru.

Tomorrow night the public will watch the first film in competition ENDLESS LOVE starring Gabriella Wilde, Alex Pettyfer and Bruce Greenwood, and directed by Shana Feste. The film presents the story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.

The Festival takes place this year from September 4th to the 14th at the Reduta Cultural Center located in the heart of the city of Brasov, Romania.

The 2014 edition of the Festival is partner with Oktoberfest, organized by Cristian Macedonschi, which takes place during the same period in Brasov (where 250,000 people are expected to participate). Today Daria Trifu, Denisa Barvon and Angie Antal have invited the people to the Festival from the stage of Oktoberfest.

Brasov International Film Festival & Market thanks to the following partners: TVS Brasov, RMN Stars, Nissa, Hotel Bella Muzica, 24-Fun, Wigo.ro, Metropola and Oktoberfest Brasov.

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BRIFF 2014

Daria! Magazine 2014 has been published!

August 30, 2014 Global Media Leave a comment

The bilingual (English/Romanian) of Daria! 2014, arts, entertainment and business magazine has been published. To read the magazine (76 pages) click on the cover.