French composer Francis Lai receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Following the 41st Film Fest Gent’s focus on France, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to French composer Francis Lai at the 14th World ...
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Nick Cave film 20,000 Days on Earth at Film Fest Gent
20,000 Days on Earth, a documentary about singer and culture icon Nick Cave by the artists Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, will have its Belgian premiere at the ...
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Bret Easton Ellis to head jury of 41st Film Fest Gent
US author and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis has been named president of the international jury of the 41st Film Fest Gent (14 to 25 October).
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Chaplin's The Tramp centennial
Film Fest Gent (14 to 25 October) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s the Tramp with exceptional screenings of two of the greatest ...
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Film Fest Gent launches cooperation with Spotify
The digital music streaming service Spotify and Film Gent have signed an exclusive partnership. The Spotify Public Choice Award for best score will be awarded ...
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The Loft opens 41st Film Fest Gent
The 41st edition of Film Fest Gent will open on Tuesday 14, October with 'The Loft': Erik Van Looy’s long-awaited American remake of the phenomenal success ...
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13th Composition Contest for Young European Film Music Composers
Young European film music talent will have another chance to win the highly sought after SABAM Award For Best Young European Composer. This award with a value ...
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