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WORLD FILM FESTIVAL [6 records]

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Record 1 2007-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Cinematography
OBS

The Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) is a prestigious, publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Canada. The festival begins the Thursday night after Labour Day(the first Monday in September, in Canada) and lasts for ten days. Between 300-400 films are screened at approximately 23 screens in downtown Toronto venues. The TIFF is among the top film festivals in the world. TIFF, known originally as "The Festivals of Festivals", was founded in 1976 at the Windsor Arms Hotel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Cinématographie
OBS

Le Festival international du film de Toronto (Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF) est un festival de cinéma annuel, qui se tient à Toronto (Canada). Le festival commence le mardi après Labour Day (premier lundi du mois de septembre) et dure 10 jours. 300 à 400 films y sont présentés dans différentes catégories. Le festival ne décerne pas de palmarès. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus importants festivals au monde et de ce fait l'un des premiers en Amérique du nord. Le festival a débuté en 1976.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de acontecimientos
  • Cinematografía
OBS

El Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto (Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF) es un festival de cine que se celebra anualmente en Toronto (Canadá). El festival arranca el martes siguiente al Labour Day (primer lunes de septiembre) y dura 10 días. Se suelen presentar de 300 a 400 películas en diferentes categorías, aunque no se entregan premios. Se considera uno de los festivales más importantes del mundo y uno de los más importantes de América del Norte. El festival comenzo en 1976.

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Record 2 2006-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
  • Television Arts
  • Cinematography
OBS

The Ottawa International Animation Festival is the largest event of its kind in North America and one of the most respected animation events in the world. We are a competitive film festival featuring cutting edge programming, catering to industry executives, trend setting artists, students and animation fans. Events at the OIAF include screenings, panels, workshops, parties and the only conference in Canada dedicated to commercial animation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
  • Cinématographie
OBS

Le Festival international d'animation d'Ottawa a lieu à Ottawa, en Ontario, la magnifique capitale du Canada. Fondé en 1975 par l'Institut canadien du film, le FIAO est le plus grand festival du genre en Amérique du Nord et l'un des plus réputés dans le monde. Rassemblant des représentants de l'art et de l'industrie de l'animation, le Festival, maintenant annuel, attire des gestionnaires de production, des artistes, des étudiants et des mordus d'animation du Canada et du monde entier.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
OBS

The Atlantic Film Festival is one of the premier Canadian film festivals of the year, with an international reputation that attracts filmmakers from across the country and around the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A metal projection screen with a silvered surface that produces a very high reflectivity in a forward direction; often used as a daylight screen.

CONT

A smooth silver screen is well-suited to color reproduction because its metallic particles emphasize colors and increase brightness above the level of the matte white screen....

CONT

Since 1983... the annual Insect Fear Film Festival... [gives] Berenbaum a perfect opportunity to demystify the insect world, both on and off the silver screen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
CONT

L'angle de vision [...] se répartit à 45 degrés de part et d'autre de l'axe de l'écran lorsque celui-ci est absolument mat et à 15 degrés lorsqu'il est argenté ou perlé.

Spanish

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Record 5 1987-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Honorary Distinctions
  • Cinematography
OBS

Given at the World Film Festival.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations
  • Cinématographie
OBS

Donné au Festival des films du monde.

Spanish

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Record 6 1987-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Honorary Distinctions
  • Cinematography
OBS

Given at the World Film Festival.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations
  • Cinématographie
OBS

Donné au Festival des films du monde.

Spanish

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