Berlin Film Festival 2020: February 20 through March 1
The 2020 Berlinale marked the 70th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Trigonometry
Trigonometry is a comedy drama set in London about a cash strapped couple who open up their small apartment to a third person, only to fall in love. Written and created by Duncan MacMillan and Effie Woods and directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari.
Color, Sound and VFX by Technicolor Post
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2020: January 23 through February 2
The Sundance Film Festival has a history of supporting independent filmmakers and diverse storytellers. Similarly seeking to push the boundaries, Technicolor is proud to have worked on half a dozen of this year's Sundance selections.
Uncle Frank
A personal outing on the road to self-acceptance from acclaimed writer/director Alan Ball (American Beauty).
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His House
A dazzling debut film mixing horror with refugees in crisis from British filmmaker Remi Weekes.
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Lichen
A documentary about science-defying plant life from festival-veteran filmmaker Lisa Jackson.
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Run Sweetheart Run
A clever thriller infused with social and political commentary from Sundance-alumna writer/director Shana Feste.
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The Last Shift
A conversational battle-of-wits between a retiring fast food worker and his young replacement from writer/director Andrew Cohn.
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Possessor
A poignant shock piece that takes insightful horror to new heights from filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg.
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LONDON FILM FESTIVAL: October 2 through October 13, 2019
BFI London Film Festival 2019 will present over 200 films from some of the world’s great filmmakers and emerging talent – in a celebration of the diverse landscape of international cinema. As Britain hosts one of the world’s great film festivals, audiences gather to see future awards contenders and other great films. The festival welcomes an impressive line-up of filmmaking talent and a program supporting a broad range of voices from around the globe, with 78 countries represented, and 40% of all films directed or co-directed by women.
Technicolor artists and teams provided services on eight of the incredible projects selected for this year’s festival.
Saint Maud
Official Competition
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Make Up
First Feature Category
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Trigonometry
Love Category
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Official Secrets
Debate Category
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Muscle
Thrill Category
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The Two Popes
Journey Category
Dailies, Pulse, Picture Post and VFX
Perfect 10
Journey Category:
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Rialto
Journey Category
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TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: September 5 through September 15, 2019
Festival season gains momentum in September with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). What began in 1976 as a "festival of festivals" – a collection of films from other festivals – has become an influential industry event in its own right. Technicolor’s MR. X is a sponsor of this year's festival, and Technicolor Toronto will also have a presence at the event, including Technical Operations Manager Brian Reid joining cinematographer Catherine Lutes and other guests for the FOUNDATIONS session Cinematography Workflows on the Big and Small Screens (Sept. 7, 2:00 - 3:00 pm).
Additionally, Technicolor and its brands were honored to work on the following films showing at TIFF 2019:
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Opening Night Film. In this feature documentary, director Daniel Roher follows Robertson from his early life in Toronto to the creation of the legendary roots-rock group The Band. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard.
Color finishing & sound mixing by Technicolor
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Clifton Hill
Albert Shin’s psychological thriller about a disturbed young woman who returns to her hometown of Niagara Falls – only to be obsessed by the memory of a kidnapping she may have witnessed as a child.
Color finishing by Technicolor
VFX by Technicolor’s MR. X
Dirt Music
In Gregor Jordan's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton, the stunning landscape of Western Australia is the backdrop for an impassioned tale of love and grief between three tempestuous characters.
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The Giant
David Raboy brings suspense, horror, and the supernatural to his coming-of-age story about a teenager dealing with the return of her missing boyfriend just as a string of murders begins in her small town.
Color finishing by Technicolor’s The Mill
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Mosul
While completing Marvel's Avengers: Endgame, directors Joe and Anthony Russo were also producing a secret project about the fight against ISIS, along with Matthew Michael Carnahan in his directorial debut.
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Saint Maud
There, but for the grace of God, goes Maud, a pious nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient in this psychological horror film from first-time director Rose Glass.
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The Two Popes
In this Fernando Meirelles film, two acting legends – Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce – take us behind Vatican doors as the once and future Popes, Benedict and Francis, debate the role of the Catholic Church in a fast-evolving world.
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Uncut Gems
Set in the diamond district of New York City, this crime thriller/comedy by directing brothers Josh and Benny Safdie stars Adam Sandler as a jeweler to the rich and famous who goes in pursuit of the ultimate windfall.
Color finishing by Technicolor’s The Mill
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Waves
A young athlete’s life is not so perfect after all, in Trey Edward Shults third feature about a high-school wrestler pushed to the limits despite the support of a wealthy family and loving girlfriend.
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American Woman
In this riveting drama from director Jake Scott, a mother navigates every parent’s worst nightmare, as she seeks answers about her missing teenage daughter. Starring Sienna Miller, Aaron Paul, and Christina Hendricks.
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Harriet
Kasi Lemmons' inspiring biopic stars Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo as renowned abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who after escaping slavery risked her life to lead others to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Dailies & color finishing by Technicolor
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Oracle
Short Cuts Program. Actor-turned-filmmaker Aaron Poole makes his directorial debut in a story where childhood imaginings manifest themselves in dreadful ways amidst the chaos of home renovations.
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VENICE FILM FESTIVAL: August 28 through September 7, 2019
At 76, the Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world – and still one of the most prestigious, often the first stop toward Academy Award recognition. Last year’s Golden Lion Award, the festival’s highest honor, went to Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma, which went on to receive ten Oscar nominations and three wins. Among the highly anticipated features in competition this year are James Gray’s space epic Ad Astra, starring Brad Pitt, with VFX by Technicolor’s MPC Film and MR. X; and Robert Guédiguian’s family drama Gloria Mundi, with VFX and Post-Production by Technicolor’s Mikros.
Ad Astra
Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to uncover the truth about his long missing father and the mystery that now threatens the universe.
VFX by Technicolor’s MPC and MR. X
Gloria Mundi
A family gathers for the birth of baby Gloria in Marseille, including her grandfather just released from prison, and an uncle with a new business proposal for the desperate parents.
VFX and Post-Production by Technicolor’s Mikros
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL: May 14 through May 25, 2019
Now in its 72nd edition, the Cannes Film Festival remains one of the most esteemed film festivals in the world. It has long been a showcase for many of the industry’s leading independent filmmakers, honoring them with global premieres, prestigious awards, and official selections. Technicolor’s Mikros is honored to have worked on multiple Cannes Film Festival selections this year.
