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It’s much more than just watching films. It’s a real festival experience!

RIFF welcomes you to its 10th Anniversary The Reykjavik International Film Festival heartily welcomes you to its 10th anniversary edition, celebrating for 11 days straight in the world’s northernmost capital. As always, the programme is brimming with exciting films, presentations and panel talks, swimming pool screenings, northern lights and new talent from across the globe, as well as a few world-renowned special guests. As the festival will be held for the tenth time this year, there will be a few surprises too. RIFF´s screening programme presents over a hundred exciting titles with special attention given to progressive, independent and artistically authentic work. An international jury selects outstanding filmmakers for five distinct awards, among them The Golden Puffin which recognizes a film from the New Visions competition category.

Make sure to circle these dates on your calendar: September 26th – October 6th 2013. Imagine how you’d feel if, for 10 days a year, some of the world’s most exciting, innovative and revered filmmakers descended on your small, provincial town for an enormous party. That’s more or less what the Reykjavík International Film Festival feels like. Alan Evans, The Guardian

RIFF - Modestly hoping to change your life We believe that art and especially film can change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives for the better. Films are not only objects to look at and appreciate, they can be a powerful weapon against ignorance and indifference. Our category A Different Tomorrow is devoted to films that raise awareness and aim to improve our planet and lives. Each year, RIFF gives out an environmental award to a film from this category. In 2012, the award was given to Victor Kossakovsky for his film ÂĄVivan las Antipodas! His documentary showed people what life was like on the exact opposite part of the planet from where they were standing, from China to Argentina, from Spain to New Zealand. His film is one of many which tries to bridge the gap (or build a tunnel, if you will), between people from different parts of the world.

Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky was awarded in the category A Different Tomorrow

Come to the place where the continents meet Somewhere on the map, between Scotland and the North Pole, lies Iceland, an island inhabited by some 320,000 humans, 465,000 sheep, and over 10 million puffins (seasonally). Iceland is nestled between the continents of Europe and North America. The tectonic plates of these two continents pull at Iceland from each side, with seismic consequences for the volcanic, earthquake and geysir activity of the country. The effects, though, are entirely beneficial, as Iceland grows by about four square kilometres every five years.

Iceland´s population: People: 320,000 Sheep: 465,000 Puffin: Over 10 million

One of the most impressive sights in this country where the continents meet is the rift valley in Þingvellir national park. Not coincidentally, this also where the Vikings decided to hold their parliament. Determined not to fall in between the cracks separating North America and Europe, Iceland has developed its own unique culture, fusing elements from both continents as well as developing some distinctive traits of its own. Located in Iceland‘s capital, RIFF is an ideal meeting point for filmmakers from North-America and Europe as well as from farther afield.We do our best to cross boundaries in our film selection, looking beyond national borders and presenting cutting edge films from all over the world. RIFF - really a gem in my book and now one on my list of not to be missed! Vanessa McMahon, filmfestivals.com

With its reputation growing every year, the Reykjavik International Film Festival is becoming an important stop on the festival circuit. Providing mostly great films with many outstanding performances and a beautiful country to see them in, there’s not really much more you can ask for. Lawrence Boyce, Little White Lies magazine

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Musician Björk Guðmundsdóttir with Fredrik Emilson the receiver of the Harpa Nordic Filmcomposer Awards

Up Close and Personal Icelanders are a small nation of big ideas. In a country the size of England with a population the size of Hull, there is plenty of room to roam. Icelanders are known for their rugged individuality and often grandiose plans, which have brought the world some wonderful music, some great films and some terrible bankers. Even though the landscape might qualify as a work of art in itself (sometimes impressionistic, sometimes expressionist and always with a hint of the surreal), Icelanders are also thrilled by man-made beauty. More books are published per capita in Iceland than in any other country in Europe, and attendance at theatres, concerts and cinema rank among the highest in the world. As the leaves turn red and the nights get darker, Icelanders take shelter from the onset of winter by turning their capital into a veritable banquet of visual arts, classical music, rock, literature and modern dance from the world’s far corners. Culture Night kicks off the season in late August, followed by the Reykjavik Jazz Festival, the Airwaves rock festival and it seems that every writers and musician emerges simultaneously to present his or her latest works in time for Christmas. And somewhere in between there is, of course, the Reykjavik International Film Festival, RIFF. RIFF brings our city a colourful selection of films from all over the world. Jón Gnarr, Mayor of Reykjavik and sometime Obi-Wan Kenobi impersonator

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Lights! Camera! Action! RIFF has carved a significant niche for itself among film festivals in terms of presenting and promoting new talent. The festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Prix category, entitled New Visions, is limited to first and second works of directors. The program Minus25 provides guidance to filmmakers under the age of 25 and offers experiences tailored especially for University, high schools and even Kindergarten. RIFF has become a place where new directors meet experienced filmmakers, where Icelandic & Nordic film meets international cinema, a point of encounter between those who make films and the cultural community that watches them.

Dario Argento receiving the Lifetime Achievement Awards

Reykjavik: Home of the Golden Puffin.

Screening Categories New Visions (Grand Prix Competition) is limited to the first or second film of up-and-coming directors. Open Seas (Out Off Competition) presents acclaimed films from many of the most talented and respected filmmakers in the world. A Different Tomorrow foregrounds films that discuss the multiple problems faced by our species and offers solutions. Docs in Focus aims to present the most interesting documentaries each year. The Youth Program emphasizes films and documentaries suitable for children and provides film-oriented entertainment, education and experience. Icelandic Panorama showcases local films to the outside world, building a bridge between Icelandic cinema and international filmmaking. In this category we present some of the most interesting recent Icelandic features and shorts. And there will be a few premieres, too.

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Other categories are specific to each year, such as those highlighting films from a certain country or a director. The Official Tourist Information Centre in Reykjavík Visit Reykjavik Adalstraeti 2 101 Reykjavík www.visitreykjavik.is

Bringing Iceland to the World The Industry Days have become a staple of RIFF. Industry professionals from around the world get to know the ins and outs of Icelandic films while the Icelanders take a peek inside the international industry. Last year, eye-opening panel discussions featuring luminaries from international production

companies,TV stations and film festivals were the talk of the town. RIFF also organizes a film market where new Icelandic productions are presented to international buyers and distributors. Last year, Swedish film distributor Njuta Films acquired the Icelandic film City State for distribution in Sweden, and has its sights on two films still in production. More deals are being negotiated as you read this. Location scouting is also provided during the festival and several collaborations have materialized from such meetings between Icelandic and international professionals. One of the most interesting projects to emerge was Faust by Russian director Alexander Sokurov which was par tly made in Iceland with Icelandic actors. Oh, and it went on to win the Golden Lion at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.

RIFF 2012: Geoff Gilmore,Tribeca Film Festival, Laufey Gudjónsdóttir, Iceland Film Centre and Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Film Composer

I learnt a lot about the Icelandic movie industry and local movie traditions, as well as the opportunities available for using Iceland as a location. It was also really productive to meet other producers, distributors that attended the Industry Days. Sarah Lind Palmer, Non-Stop Entertainment

Filmmaker Marjane Satrapi threw a masterclass during RIFF 2012

RIFF Talent Lab Filmmakers planning their first feature or other project are given the chance to pitch their film projects to experienced producers at RIFF’s Talent Lab. They may also submit their short film or documentary to The Golden Egg, our encouragement award for young filmmakers. The program varies, but intimate masterclasses with Béla Tarr and James Marsh are examples of what talents have experienced in the last few years.

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We know our guests will feel at home in Reykjavik, a town that is home to almost half the population, combining a cozy village atmosphere with metropolitan ambitions. More or less everything is within walking distance and the city´s size makes it a perfect place to meet people, because you know you are going to be meeting them again. Drop us a line at talentlab@riff.is for further information

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Cinema like you have never experienced it Not only do we love new and exciting films, we like to enjoy them in new and exciting ways too. Experience cinema in ways you never dreamt of: while soaking in one of Reykjavík ś geothermal swimming pools or with brand new live music composed especially to one of the classics.This year, we might even venture outside the city limits to show movies in a cave!

Apart from the movies, you will find art exhibitions, seminars and forums are but routine for the festival. Many of these are organized in collaboration with the University of Iceland. But there‘s more than meets the eye: Numerous concerts are held in clubs, as accompaniment to cinema screenings and even at the local jailhouse where special guest Damo Suzuki played to a captive audience. For a more conventional night out, there ́s the popular Drive-In, plus photo exhibitions and lots more exciting off-venue events. With every passing year, Iceland attracts more international attention from media and visitors alike. Last summer, a new record was set with over 800,000 travellers stopping by. They are easy to spot. They are the only ones who dress according to weather.

Damo Suzuki and his band performing music live to Fritz Lang’s Metropolis

It was our first time in Iceland for my wife and I and we had a wonderful time and hope to come back in the future. On top of the natural beauties of the landscapes surrounding Reykjavik, we also had the chance to discover one of your national treasures, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson! A very special evening to remember. Nicolas Debot, Njuta Films

Swim - in at the local swimmingpool Laugardalslaug.

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Iceland has doubled as James Bond‘s Russia, as Batman‘s Tibet and as Clint Eastwood‘s Iwo Jima, and in the past year has served as a location for films featuring Russell Crowe, Ben Stiller and Tom Cruise. Many of these stunning locations are accessible within a few hours’ drive out of Reykjavik, and we highly recommend that you spend a day outside the city and see some of the sights. Who knows, perhaps you will find the perfect location here for a film set somewhere in outer space? Ridley Scott did. Filming in Iceland was a spectacular experience! The Icelandic crew were amazingly efficient and made the job a real pleasure. Ridley Scott, director

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RIFF Awards THE GOLDEN PUFFIN Discovery Awards 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

American director Behn Zeitlin‘s BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD Russian director Angelina Nikonova´s TWILIGHT PORTRAIT (Portret v Sumerkakh) Italian director Michelangelo Frammartino´s THE FOUR TIMES (Le Quattro Volte) Canadian director Xavier Dolan´s I KILLED MY MOTHER (J’ai tué ma mère) Kazakh-Russian director Sergey Dvortsevoy´s TULPAN (Tulpan) Hungarian director Csaba Bollók´s ISKA´S JOURNEY (Iszka utazása) Bosnian director Jasmila Zbanic´s GRBAVICA (Grbavica) Romanian director Cristi Puiu´s THE DEATH OF MR. LAZARESCU (Moartea domnului Lazarescu)

FIPRESCI AWARD Awarded by the International Federation of Film Critics 2012 2011 2010

American director Sean Baker‘s STARLET Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson´s VOLCANO (Eldfjall) Italian director Michelangelo Frammartino´s THE FOUR TIMES (Le Quattro Volte)

THE CHURCH OF ICELAND AWARD 2012 2011 2010

Israeli director Meni Yaesh´s GOD‘S NEIGHBOURS (Ha-Mashgihim) Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson´s VOLCANO (Eldfjall) Romanian director Marian Crisan´s TOMORROW (Morgen)

RIFF AUDIENCE AWARD Most Popular Film (Sponsored by mbl.is) 2012 2011 2010

Icelandic-French director Solveig Anspach´s THE QUEEN OF MONTREUIL Irish director Risteard O’Domhnaill´s THE PIPE American director Mike Ott´s feature film LITTLEROCK

RIFF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 2012 2011 2010

Russian director Victor Kossakovsky‘s LONG LIVE THE ANTIPODES (¡Vivan las Antipodas!) Irish director Risteard O’Domhnaill´s THE PIPE Canadian director Sylvia Van Brabant´s EARTH KEEPERS

RIFF GOLDEN EGG AWARD To Encourage Young Talent 2012 2011 2010

British director Matthew Hammet Knott´s ON THIS ISLAND German director Sandra Nedeleff´s GOODBYE DADDY (Auf Wiedersehen Papa) Faroe Islands director Sakaris Fridi Stora’s THE PASSENGER

RIFF Highlights from 2012 The 2012 festival was the biggest one so far, with up to 30,000 guests (around 10 per cent of the country’s population) showing up to see 120 feature films, documentaries and shorts from all over the world. Highlights included: The Comic Con Costume Screening and Party At a screening of Morgan Spurlock’s latest documentary, guests showed up dressed as various comic book and film characters. At the after party, Hit Girl from the movie KickAss won first prize, while Darth Vader went home empty handed. The dark side isn’t always easy.

The Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr shows up at the opening ceremony dressed accordingly

Opening night party Jón Gnarr, comedian and current mayor of Reykjavik, showed up at the opening ceremony dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi and had spent months growing the proper beard. Even is Darth Vader himself decides to run against him in the next election, we will still be voting for Jón Gnarr.

Reykjavik Locations Bike tour Icelandic Cinema Online took participants on an exclusive bike tour of the locations where some of Iceland’s classic films were shot.. This was followed by a screening of the film 101 Reykjavik in the very bar where it takes place.

Swim-In Cinema The swimming pool screenings are made possible by our geothermal water, which makes the pools nice and warm all year round. The film Back to the Future was shown and its climatic high school prom called “Enchantment under the Sea” was recreated. Electric guitars were sadly not allowed. The Raven Flies home screening Arguably the greatest Viking film ever made, screened by its director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson at his home - which happens to be a work of art in itself.

Damo Suzuki’s Metropolis The singer of legendary 70’s band CAN performed live to the backdrop of Fritz Lang’s classic Metropolis, as well as a sold-out show in his own right at the Factory club. Special guests Susanne Bier, Marjane Satrapi and Dario Argento all attended screenings of their films and answered questions from the audience or gave separate masterclasses. And then there were all the movies…

From left: Hrönn Marinósdóttir, festival director, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, film director, Susanne Bier, film director and Mr. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, president of Iceland.

11 days of fun and films