To Shayb Husseini
September 4, 2022 | 1:40 AM
As part of an effort to expand the Berlin International Film Festival’s organizer network, the Berlin International Film Festival organizers have appointed Los Angeles-based US industry expert Jacqueline Lianga as the Berlinale’s US representative.
Jacqueline Lyanga
Jacqueline Lianga appointed US representative at Berlinale
As part of an effort to expand the Berlin International Film Festival’s organizer network, the Berlin International Film Festival organizers have appointed Los Angeles-based US industry expert Jacqueline Lianga as the Berlinale’s US representative. Lyanga is expected to strengthen contacts with the US film industry and filmmakers, assist with film scouting, and organize Berlin’s US West Coast screening tour. Ryan Warner and Lyanga, who have represented America at the festival since 2019, will work closely together. “We are delighted and proud to have Lyanga on our team and look forward to working with her. I admire her energy and personality, and I am confident that alongside Ryan Werner, she will do a great job strengthening our relationship with the American film industry,” said Carlo Chatrian, Berlinale’s Artistic Director. I’m here. Lyanga founded Global Cinematheque, a US-based organization in 2020 to promote international cinema and talent. Most recently, Lyanga was her head of DEI for IMDb, a role that included developing comprehensive infrastructure and creative content for her IMDb and IMDbPro customers around the world. . Prior to joining IMDb, Lyanga served as Artistic Director of She Film Independent in Los Angeles, and from 2010 until 2018 she spent eight years at the American Film Institute’s (AFI) Annual International Film Festival in Los Angeles. A film festival, she was the director of AFI FEST presents by Audi. She has been invited to the jury of international film festivals such as Edinburgh International Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Lyanga promoted French cinema and French culture in the United States, for which she was appointed Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. She has also been awarded the Order of the Crown by the Kingdom of Belgium.
TIFF starts September 8th
The 2022 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will run from September 8-18. Last year, Canada’s COVID-19 protocols forced the festival to screen 130 films. However, with 260 films scheduled for TIFF 2022, moviegoers will be able to see the films without wearing a nose mask, although a COVID-19 vaccination is required to be allowed into the theater. must present proof of Known as one of the world’s largest and most-attended film festivals, it presents many highly anticipated films. Some of the films will be screened by notable directors looking to get a head start on the Academy Awards season. Some of the most talked about movies include Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. Causeway, directed by Lila Neugebauer, military drama starring Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry, Tobias Lindholm’s The Good Nurse, Academy Award winners, starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne. Mark Mylod’s directorial debut The Menu, the successor starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out sequel, and Tyler Perry’s Jazzman’s Blues.
Come Ibadan International Film Festival
THE Bunkers on Ring Road Ibadan will be the venue for the inaugural Ibadan International Film Festival, scheduled for September 22-24, 2022. Organizers recently announced that “he has received over 10,000 film entries from 117 countries around the world.” Entries were received in 12 categories: Best Short Film, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Male), Best Sound Design, and Best Actor (Female).
Other categories included Best Student Film, Best Supporting Actor (Male), Best Production Design, Best Supporting Actor, Best Documentary, and Best Feature Film. According to convener Uthman Olarrotimi Ogunrade, “the jury is made up of the most sought-after filmmakers, academics, film critics and enthusiasts and has already won the top prizes in all 12 categories. We are working on judging films.” Ogunlade added that the idea of hosting a film festival can be traced back to the history of filmmaking in Ibadan, Oyo State, where the first television began. “Ibadan is the cradle of filmmaking and as an indigenous person, I have been in the industry for a long time and felt the need to bring back the experience of working closely with giants in the industry. It’s important to show off and create a platform for filmmakers to brainstorm, network and discuss the future of the film industry.” Recall that we paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Seun Fakorede of the Oyo State Youth and Sports Commission who pledged. Fakorede said it is the government’s responsibility to create an atmosphere in which young people can thrive, and the current administration is ready to support young people who show initiative. Other activities scheduled for the festival include an art his hangout, film screenings and film workshops.
