International Federation of Film Critics

Formation June 1, 1930 (1930-06-01) (81 years ago)

The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique) is an association of national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world for "the promotion and development of film culture and for the safeguarding of professional interests." It was founded in June 1930 in Brussels, Belgium.[1] At present it has members in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Contents

FIPRESCI Award

The FIPRESCI often gives out awards during film festivals (such as the Toronto International Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival and the Warsaw International Film Festival) to reward what they see as enterprising film making.

Journal

As of 2005, it also offers an online cinema journal, Undercurrents, edited by film critic Chris Fujiwara.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Historical background 1925-1945". www.fipresci.org. http://www.fipresci.org/about/history.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-31. 
  2. ^ FIPRESCI.org

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