Grand Prix of the Jury for "Romeo Eleven" in Annonay!
Romeo Eleven, the first film of Ivan Grbovic produced by Paul Barbeau, won the Grand Prix of the Jury at the Festival du premier film d'Annonay, in France. Ali Ammar, who plays in the film with Joseph Bou Nassar, was there to receive the prize on behalf of the team.
"Romeo Eleven" at the Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA)!
Romeo Eleven, directed by Ivan Grbovic, will be screened at the Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA) during Canadian Front, a canadian event in New York! Produced by Paul Barbeau and starring Ali Ammar and Joseph Bou Nassar, the film has been screened in more than fifteen international festivals including TIFF, Karlovy Vary (Ecumenical Jury Commendation), Dubai and Santa Barbara.
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Paul Barbeau in Berlin for Producers without borders
Paul Barbeau, from Reprise Films, has been selected to participate to the Téléfilm project Producteurs sans frontières, during the Berlinale 2012 (Berlin Festival 2012). He will present his last productions, Romeo Eleven by Ivan Grbovic, Winter Passed by Paul Barbeau, and Avant que mon coeur bascule by Sébastien Rose, starring Clémence Dufresne-Deslières, Sophie Lorain, Alexis Martin and Sébastien Ricard. It will be the opportunity to present his projects in developpment: The Long Fault by Maxime Giroux, and Knowlton by Yves-Christian Fournier.
All informations here.
Romeo Eleven (Roméo Onze) on a roll!!
After having won the prize for Best Canadian Feature film at the Festival du Nouveau Cinema (F.N.C.), being selected in the top ten films of Quebec by Nightlife magazine, and having been shown in Karlovy Vary, Toronto (TIFF), Thessonaliki, Paris, Amiens, Kerala (India) and Dubai. The film, directed by Ivan Grbovic and starring Ali Ammar and Joseph Bou Nassar will now be shown in Annonay France and in Official Competition at The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is a major stop on the circuit before the Golden Globe and Oscar nominations of 2012. This feature, produced by Paul Barbeau will also be presented at Cine-Québec, even hosted by Métropole Films.
"Romeo Eleven" & "Jo for Jonathan" in the top 10 of the best Quebec films of 2011
Two movies produced by Paul Barbeau et Reprise Films in the top 10 of the best films of the year 2011 in Nightlife Magazine! Jo for Jonathan is in the second place right after Monsieur Lazhar while Romeo Eleven arrives in the 8th place in the top ten Quebec films.
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Reprise Films at Ciné-Québec 2012
Reprise Films will present two films at Ciné-Québec 2012, which takes place from January, 24th-27th 2012 at Manoir Saint-Sauveur (Laurentides): Romeo Eleven, directed by Ivan Grbovic and starring Ali Ammar, Joseph Bou Nassar and Sanda Bourenane; and Avant que mon coeur bascule, directed by Sébastien Rose and starring Clémence Dufresne-Deslières, Sophie Lorain, Sébastien Ricard and Alexis Martin. Both films were produced by Paul Barbeau et will be distributed by Métropole Films.
"Romeo Eleven" at The Cinéma du Québec in Paris
Romeo Eleven was screened on November 19th at the Forum des Images in Paris during the Cinéma du Québec in Paris, with an introduction by the director Ivan Grbovic. The film was screend in Nîmes and Cannes too, in the same festival organized by the Sodec.
"Avant que mon coeur bascule" now in postproduction
The new feature of Sébastien Rose, Avant que mon coeur bascule, is now in post-production. Produced by Paul Barbeau and Reprise Films, the film is interpreted by three renowned québécois actors, Sophie Lorain, Alexis Martin et Sébastien Ricard, and introduces a young promising actress, Clémence Dufresne-Deslières.
"Winter Passed" ("Après la neige), a film by Paul Barbeau
Winter Passed, first film written and directed by Paul Barbeau, is now just completed. It is a semi-autobiographical film on his work as a producer and owner of NuFilms which produced more than 700 music videos for international artists such as Arcade Fire, Tragically Hip, Corneille, Celine Dion, Martha Wainwright, Beast and Wyclef Jean to name a few. The film shot in super 16mm Kodak stock is a reflexion on the evolution of techniques (film versus video), of illegal downloading of music and film and the passing of art from one generation to the next. http://www.apreslaneige.com/
Romeo Eleven in Dubai!
Romeo Eleven will be screend at the Dubai International Film Festival, which takes place from December 7th to 14th. The first feature of Ivan Grbovic, featuring Ali Ammar and Joseph Bou Nassar, has already received four awards and has been screened in about ten festivals worldwide.
Human Values Award for "Romeo Eleven" at Thessaloniki!
Romeo Eleven won the Human Values Award at the 52e Thessaloniki International Film Festival, in Greece. Fourth prize for the first feature of Ivan Grbovic, and already more than a half-dozen festivals!
Best Feature & Best Actor for "Jo for Joathan" at Gotham Screen
Jo for Jonathan (directed by Maxime Giroux) won two awards at the Gotham Screen International Film Festival in New York, Best Feature and Best Actor for Raphaël Lacaille. The jury was composed of Richard Baum, Agnes Crane, Ben Garchar, Christopher Jarvis and Bill Woods.
"Romeo Eleven" at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival
After being rewarded at Namur and the FNC, Romeo Eleven goes to the 52d edition of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. It will be competing in the Open Horizons category, which is supervised by Dimitri Eipides, also programming the TIFF.
La Presse on the set of "Avant que mon coeur bascule"
Interview with the team working on Avant que mon coeur bascule: the director Sébastien Rose and the actors Sophie Lorain, Alexis Martin, Sébastien Ricard and Clémence Dufresne-Deslières.
Here is the link of the article.
Focus Grand Price for "Romeo Eleven"!
A new reward for Romeo Eleven! Ivan Grbovic's first feature film won the Focus Grand Price - Cinématèque québécoise for best canadian full-lenght film.
Interview with Ali Ammar for the FNC 2011
Ali Ammar discusses his first experience on the big screen and how he became Rami for Ivan Grbovic's first feature film : Romeo Eleven.
Another Prize for Romeo Eleven at Namur!
Ivan Grbovic's Romeo Eleven has garnered the "Prix Découverte" for best first feature film at the 26th FIFF (Festival international du film francophone) in Namur, Belgium.
Boost for Barbeau!
It's full speed ahead for Reprise Films at TIFF! This morning, Paul Barbeau was prominently featured on page two of Variety. Reprise's founder and producer who came to the fest to present Romeo Eleven, speaks about his own feature film (Winter Passed), projects in development (The Long Fault, Avant que mon coeur bascule) and his plans for the future.
Click here to read the full story.
"Romeo Eleven" Trailer for TIFF 2011
Here's the link to watch the trailer for Romeo Eleven, directed by Ivan Grbovic. And look for us at the Toronto International Film Festival this week and next!
Romeo Eleven is presenting on Wednesday September 14th at 7:45 at the Isabel Bader Theater and again on Friday September 16th at 2:45 at AMC 3.
Get your tickets while you can!
Romeo Eleven at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC)!
Romeo Eleven will compete in the Focus Québec/Canada category at the 40th Annual Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal. Don't miss the Québec premiere of Ivan Grobvic's first feature!
Romeo Eleven in Toronto - TIFF 2011!
Romeo Eleven has been selected for the Toronto International Film Festival and director Ivan Grobvic will compete with it for the Canada First! award for best first Canadian feature. Romeo Eleven introduces young Ali Ammar in the lead role and is supported by renowned Lebanese actor Joseph Bou Nassar. The film recently won the Ecumenical Jury Commendation at Karlovy Vary. It was produced by Paul Barbeau and is distributed in Canada by Métropole Films. TIFF 2011 runs from Sept 8th to 18th in downtown Toronto.
Ecumenical Jury Commendation for "Romeo Eleven"
Romeo Eleven received the Commendation of the Ecumenical Jury in Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. where it was sceened in World Premiere.
"Romeo eleven" in official competition at Karlovy Vary!
Romeo Eleven is selected in official competition in the KVIFF, in Czech Republic, with Karel Och as Artistic Director! It will be the World Premiere for the first feature film of Ivan Grbovic, produced by Paul Barbeau.
Romeo Eleven will be the only entirely canadian film in competition, while there will be a retrospective dedicated to Denis Villeneuve. István Szabó will preside the international jury. Will also be present John Malkovitch, John Turturro, Monte Hellman...
Téléfilm finances "Avant que mon cœur bascule"!
Téléfilm Canada confirms his financial contribution to the new feature film of Sébastien Rose, Avant que mon cœur bascule, produced by Paul Barbeau. The staff enters in production for a shooting in fall, and starts the casting of the young actress who will play Sarah, the main character... The film will star Sophie Lorain, from a screenplay by Sébastien Rose and Stéfanie Lasnier. The film will be distributed in Québec by Métropole Films.
"De grandes espérances" become "Romeo eleven"
The film directed by Ivan Grbovic which was previously called De Grandes espérances will now be called Romeo Eleven (Roméo Onze). Al Ammar, Joseph Bou Nassar and Sanda Bourenane are the main actors of this moving story.
"Jo for Jonathan" wins the Gilles Carle Prize at the Rendez-vous du Cinéma québécois
Jo for Jonathan won the Gilles Carle Prize at the Rendez-vous du Cinéma québécois ! This prize awards the best first or second full lenght of a director.
This is the second prize in Québec for Jo pour Jonathan, after the Prize AQCC at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma. Jo pour Jonathan wil be in theaters on March 18th.
Launch of "Jo for Jonathan" website!
The website of Jo for Jonathan is online! Visit http://jopourjonathan.com/ for all informations about the new feature film of Maxime Giroux, produced by Paul Barbeau.
Jo pour Jonathan in theaters in March!
Jo pour Jonathan will be in theaters in Montreal on March 18th 2011.
Stay tuned to learn more about the screenings!
"Jo for Jonathan" : US Premiere in Miami!
The US Premiere of Jo for Jonathan will be held on March 6th & 7th in Miami International Film Festival!
Please click here for more information.
''Jo pour Jonathan'' - The trailer is out!
Click on the link to discover the trailer of Jo for Jonathan!
"Jo for Jonathan" wins Film & the City Award at the Thessolaniki International film Festival
Jo for Jonathan wins Film & the City Award at the Thessolaniki International film Festival, in Greece.
Raphaël Lacaille wins best actor award at the Whistler International film Festival
Raphaël Lacaille won the Best Actor Award at the Whistler International film Festival, in the Borsos Competition for best canadian feature, where one could also see Adrian Brody (Wrecked).
Jo pour Jonathan wins a price at 2010 FNC
The Quebec film critics’ association awarded its prize for best film to Jo Pour Jonathan last saturday, at the 2010 Festival du Nouveau Cinema.
Jo pour Jonathan is presented at the 39th edition of the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma.
www.nightlife.ca/arts-culture/jo-pour-jonathan-fnc-collision-frontale
JO for JONATHAN : SMALL MIRACLE
Jo pour Jonathan still on the run
After a frank success at FIFF in Namur, Jo pour Jonathan will be screened at the next Sao Paulo Film Festival. This will be its 7th festival participation in the last four months.
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JO POUR JONATHAN REPRESENTS SODEC
Jo pour Jonathan, directed by Maxime Giroux, is proud to represent SODEC at the Cinéma du Québec in Paris, which will take place from November 22nd to November 28th 2010. The film will be presented amongst many other great films from Quebec, amonst them works from Podz, Robert Morin and Denis Villeneuve to name a few.
JO POUR JONATHAN ALL AROUND THE WORLD!
After being in competition in Locarno, Jo pour Jonathan travels all around the world! He'll be in competition at Reykjavik, Moncton Warsaw and Namur. We thank all the crew members for their implication and support.
Projections schedule of Jo pour Jonathan in Locarno
Worldwide Premiere of Jo pour Jonathan!
August 6th, 6h pm, La Sala, Locarno
August 7th, 9h am, La Sala,Locarno
August 8th, 10h pm, Rialto 2, Locarno
FILMS BOUTIQUE - BERLIN
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Distribution in Canada, Métropole Films Distribution, Charles Tremblay
Jo for Jonathan has been selected to the Locarno Film Festival!
It will be presented in the Cineasti del presente Competition (Filmmakers of the Present Competition) category, a category dedicated to emerging directors. Director: Maxime Giroux Producer: Paul Barbeau Writers: Alexandre Laferrière and Maxime Giroux Starring Raphaël Lacaille and Jean-Sébastien Courchesne