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RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Video coverage by Bruno Chatelin and Emmanuel Itier


(L-R, Hend Sabry, Omar Sharif Award Recipient, and Alia Bhatt, Golden Globes Horizon Award Recipient)
 

Hend Sabry to Receive the Omar Sharif Award and Alia Bhatt to be Recognized with the Horizon Award(L-R, Hend Sabry, Omar Sharif Award Recipient, and Alia Bhatt, Golden Globes Horizon Award...


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Festival Partners with Kering and EDITION Hotels to Honour Female Filmmakers from Across the GlobeRiz Ahmed, Naomie Harris, Olga Kurylenko and Nadine Labaki Join Features Jury   The Red Sea...


The Cultural Garden
Dec 09, 2025 at 09:13 PM

So sad I missed all the exciting cultural experiences of the Cultural Garden, the special activation presented by the Tariq Abdulhakim Museum in collaboration with the Red Sea International Film...


Rekha
Dec 09, 2025 at 04:01 PM

Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) tonight honoured iconic Indian actress Rekha (BhanurekhaGanesan). In a rare appearance from the actress, Rekha was presented with her Red Sea...


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Great sense of hospitality displayed everywhere in the Festival premises, including car limo service. Such a treat ! Lots of opportunities to mingle and connect in a comfortable envirnoment,...


A SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD
Dec 08, 2025 at 06:35 AM

Born during a tragic massacre in Beirut, Nino and Yasmina are cosmically bound from childhood. Through shared hardships — Nino’s loss of his parents and Yasmina’s parents’ divorce — they forge an...


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Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has announced a further wave of speakers joining its star-studded In Conversation With strand for the 2025 edition of the festival, which begins on..

Sean Baker (Anora...) to preside Red Sea Fest Jury

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The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) is welcoming Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Sean Baker (Anora, The Florida Project) as the President of its Features Jury for its fifth edition, running 4-13 December. Sean Baker is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and trailblazer in independent filmmaking. His latest film Anora (2024) won five Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Baker is also known for...
 
 
 
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Pierre-Yves Walder leaves Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival

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NIFFF (Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival) and its General and Artistic Director announce the end of their collaboration. NIFFF announces, in mutual agreement with its General and Artistic Director, Pierre-Yves Walder, the end of their collaboration. Since his arrival in 2021, Mr Walder has contributed to strengthening NIFFF’s position as a leading festival and to bringing the fantasy genre to a wider audience. The 2025 edition was an exceptional success whil...
 
 
 

Interview With Award-Winning International Casting Director Luci Lenox @ Cannes Film Festival

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Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain with a diverse professional background and international experience. She has cast over 100 productions for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, MediaPro and various Spanish independent producers, and her work has resulted in over 250 awards at international film festivals. In addition to her work as a casting director, Luci is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry and has served on the board of the CSA and the d...
 
 

Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film

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America’s Highest Honor For A Career In Film To Be Presented on April 18, 2026, At Gala Tribute To Benefit AFI’s Arts And Education Initiatives The American Film Institute Board of Trustees have announced that Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. The award will be presented at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2026. “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said...
 
 
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AMERICAN FILM MARKET DAILIES

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The American Film Market® (AFM®) concluded its 46th edition in the new LA venue at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel

The American Film Market® (AFM®) concluded its 46th edition on Sunday, November 16, 2025 marking the Market’s return home to Los Angeles and its first-ever staging at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City.

AFM brought together sales and production companies, buyers, financiers, film commissions, and representatives from every corner of the independent industry across 83 countries for a dynamic week of dealmaking, screenings, conferences, networking, and events.

A total of 6,132 attendees visited the Market. Exhibition space at the Fairmont sold out and featured 285 registered companies from 35 countries, with the largest exhibitor presence after the United States (124) coming from the United Kingdom (23), France (20), Italy (17), Thailand (17), and Germany (11). AFM welcomed both returning companies and first-time exhibitors, contributing to a diverse mix of established and emerging players. 

 

500 buying companies from 61 countries, representing every major avenue of distribution participated in the Market, with most sending multiple representatives. Buyer attendance was consistent with 2024 overall, with a 17% increase in U.S. representation, which remained the highest among all territories. The United States was followed by Germany, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Brazil, Australia, China, Mexico, India, Belgium, Hungary, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.

 

A new initiative of the Market was the Innovation Hub, developed in collaboration with Marché du Film / Cannes Next, which featured nine companies and guided AFM’s first slate of AI-focused sessions. These conversations brought to the stage leading voices shaping technology and entertainment, including Darren Frankel (Adobe), Will French (Fallbrook), Scott Greenberg (Othelia Technologies), Peter Leeb (Veritone), Scott Martin (Aspen IP Consulting and former Deputy General Counsel, Paramount Pictures), Lori McCreary (Revelations Entertainment), Bryn Mooser (Asteria/Moonvalley), Ted Schilowitz (Futurist, former Paramount & 20th Century Fox), and Todd Terrazas (FBRC.ai). Together, they explored how AI is reshaping creation, financing, legal frameworks, and production workflows across film and television.

 

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VIDEO opening day at Ventana Sur

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Ventana Sur 2025 program

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Conferences on opening day at Ventana Sur and full program announced

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LUNES DIC. 1 MONDAY, DEC. 1 14.00 > 15.30 Auditorium 3 5to Piso FANTASTIC! > > PARTICIPANTS Speakers: Cris Tapia Machori, Director Pablo Udenio, Producer, Dukkah Moderator: Ezequiel Boetti - Journalist - Página 12 CASO DE ESTUDIO DE LA PANTALLA AL MERCADO: GATILLERO / CASE STUDY – FROM SCREEN TO MARKET: GUNMAN Acción, traición y redención sin cortes, Director y productor revelan en esta conferencia cómo llevaron la idea de este thriller a l...
 
 

Palacio Libertad the new venue for the 17ᵗʰ edition of Ventana Sur to be held in Buenos Aires from 1 to 5 December

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The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, the National Institute of Cinema & Audiovisual Arts of Argentina (INCAA), and the Uruguayan Film & Audiovisual Agency (ACAU), are pleased to announce that the 17ᵗʰ edition of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s leading audiovisual market, will take place in Buenos Aires from 1 to 5 December 2025 Ventana Sur – Río de la Plata, co-organized by the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, INCAA,...
 
 
 

INDIA IN FOCUS with SIRAJ SYED

IFFI Goa 2025, 11: Film selection--The Good (rare), the Bad (many) and the Ugly (too many)

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IFFI Goa 2025, 11: Film selection--The Good (rare), the Bad (many) and the Ugly (too many) Beginning where I left off. My Daughter’s Hair/Iran/2025/Hesam Farahmand Curious and off-beat title, but only in the English version. In Farsi (Persian), it is named after its lead character, a girl called Raha. Even that could be a bit of a misnomer, because it is as much the story of Raha’s father and brother, as it is of Raha. Interestingly, another film in the competition section is ti...
 
 

Bhay trailer launch: PR Agency Moe’s Art hits record low, gags senior-most journalist

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Bhay trailer launch: PR Agency Moe’s Art hits record low, gags senior-most journalist As a journalist writing about various media events and reviewing content, I am usually contacted by PR agencies via WhatsApp, when something is coming up. Some of them even send WhatsApp reminders, or even call me, to confirm my attendance. Not all journalists are favoured by all agencies. Some are boycotted and never invited, obviously because they do not agree to play ball or get manipulated, and, pe...
 
 

IFFI Goa 2025, 10: Film selection--The Good (rare), the Bad (many) and the Ugly (too many)

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IFFI Goa 2025, 10: Film selection--The Good (rare), the Bad (many) and the Ugly (too many) Films that are screened at IFFI are selected by a large committee that takes several weeks to vet the available movies, entered in the festival. Each category of films has a different committee assigned to it. The Preview Committee (sometimes referred to as the Selection Jury) for the International Section at IFFI 2025, which selects the international (non-Indian) films that are screened at IFFI, compri...
 
 

IFFI Goa 2025, 09: Does IFFI need the media, or does the media need IFFI, that is the question

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IFFI Goa 2025, 09: Does IFFI need the media, or does the media need IFFI, that is the question This is not the first time that media has been maltreated at IFFI. It will also not be the last time. The only way for media to avoid being humiliated and maltreated is to not go to cover IFFI as a media-person. It would appear that the media needs IFFI, and that IFFI does not need the media. Or, at least, it does not want media to be treated well. Cinema is a medium, and taught at hundreds of film-...
 
 

 

IFFI Goa 2025, 08: Prizes and surprises

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IFFI Goa 2025, 08: Prizes and surprises Vietnamese film Skin of Youth, written and directed by Ashleigh Mayfair, was adjudged the best feature film in the International Competition section, thereby bagging the prestigious Golden Peacock in 56th IFFI, which concluded on the 28th of November in Panaji, Goa. Ashleigh, who hates being called Ashleigh, and prefers ‘Ash’, has highlighted the problem of trans-gender persons in her country, using a real life story, with the protagonist pl...
 

IFFI Goa 2025, 07: On the trail of the opening film, The Blue Trail, Berlinale Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize-winner

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IFFI Goa 2025, 07: On the trail of the opening film, The Blue Trail, Berlinale Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize-winner Hoping to start with a bang, IFFI 2025 has chosen The Blue Trail s its opening film. Released in 2015, it is directed by Gabriel Mascaro. A Mexico-Chile-Netherlands-Brazil co-production, it is in Portuguese, with English sub-titles, and runs for 86 minutes. The Blue Trail can be categorised both as riding the twin genres of drama and sci-fi. Let us see what is known about the fi...
 
 
 

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Submissions closed for Fantasporto 2026

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SUBMISSIONS CLOSED FOR 2026 As per the Festival regulations and all the information released, the submission period for films for the 46th edition of Fantasporto ended on November 30th, which is why we cannot accept new film's entry. We regret to inform you that there will be no exceptions to this rule. We received approximately 1000 films, 200 of which were feature films. The Selection Committee made its decisions, which were agreed upon by the festival's direction. The final line...
 
 

Fantasporto 2026 to present a unique retrospective dedicated to Norwegian cinema

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From February 28th to March 9th, 2026, Porto will host the 46th edition of Fantasporto, the International Film Festival. Founded in 1981 and with 45 years of uninterrupted activity, the festival is one of the country's cultural landmarks. It has been awarded the Medal of Cultural Merit by the Government, the Gold Medals of the Porto and Gaia City Councils, and is recognized as an Institution of Public Utility. The international press confirms this recognition: Variety dedicated seve...
 
 

Focus on the inaugural Hallelujah Film Festival 2025 running December 6/13, 2025

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“Hallelujah Film Festival – International Peace Symposium” – December 6/13, 2025 - aims to promote peace and dialogue among different cultures and religions through cinema and audiovisual media, exchanges between prominent figures from international culture and society, conferences, and masterclasses for the benefit of young people. The first edition of the Festival will take place in Castel Gandolfo and other sites of artistic and touristic interest in the Caste...
 
 

A new festival on the circuit promoting Peace : Hallelujah Film Festival 2025 thank you Pascal Vicedomini

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Cinema for Peace from December 6 to 13 in Castel Gandolfo   Liliana Cavani, Noa, Vince Riotta, Phil Palmer and Cristiana Capotondi – together with Andrea Griminelli, Andrea Morricone, Marco Leonardi, Maria Pia Calzone, Lina Sastri and Marco Pontecorvo – will be among the guests of the Hallelujah Film Festival, taking place in Castel Gandolfo from December 6 to 13, 2025.   This first edition inaugurates a new international event dedicated to cinema a...
 
 

Focus on the AMD Emerging Talent Award : check your eligibility for a free entry

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The AMD Emerging Talent Award at Global Entertainment Awards is a global initiative, established alongside our partner AMD. This is an entry route for new talent to break into the industry. It is an opportunity for all creatives to have their work seen and voices heard by a worldwide panel of judges. If you’re an independent, the AMD Emerging Talent Award entry fees are...
 
 

Global Entertainment Awards 2026 calling for talent and your entries

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  The Art of Selling the Story.  AV campaigns remain at the heart of content marketing, shaping audience perception long before the launch. From cinematic trailers that build anticipation to bite-sized teasers, behind the scenes reels and social promos, these campaigns do more than advertise - they ignite conversation, fuel social buzz and start the emotional connection with the film, game, season or series.   ...

Awards Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France 47th edition

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The Festival des 3 Continents, international event dedicated to cinema from Africa, Latin America and Asia announced its winners this evening in Nantes after eight days of encounters and discoveries without borders. The Festival is delighted to have welcomed 23 000 festival-goers for a record-breaking edition.   In a social and economic context significantly weakened by budget cuts, this 47th edition of the Festival des 3 Continents was pleased to see even larger audience...
 
 

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FILMS IN FOCUS

Gotta Call BS on Quentin Tarantino’s Top 10 List

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by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent So Quentin Tarantino just named his Top 10 Films of the 21st Century, as least that's what we think he did. The list, which we have cribbed from Screenmancer in LA, has so many flaws it is hard to believe it is authentic. Given Tarantino's upcoming Dec. 5 release of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, you wonder if it's just a grenade thrown into the Hollywood spin cycle? Either way, we borrowed a page from Screenmancer for the lowdo...
 
 

“From Shiraz to Seoul : An Iranian teenager’s journey through K-Pop in Ebrahim Amini’s K-Poper” © by film critic Lalit Rao.

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“From Shiraz to Seoul : An Iranian teenager’s journey through K-Pop in Ebrahim Amini’s K-Poper” © by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) [lalitmax2022@gmail.com]     In an era where cultural borders are increasingly porous and global pop culture travels effortlessly from one corner of the world to another, K-Poper, the début directorial venture of Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Amini, arrives as a poignant and timely story. Set against th...

The Cannes Film Festival is opening up for Africa

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The Festival de Cannes visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the launch of the Congolese National Film Center   In order to mark this event a press conference took place with Artistic Firector of Festival de Cannes Thierry Fremaux, Djia Mambu, journalist and film critic, Okapi Collective / Emmanuel Lupia Assani, producer, Okapi Collective / Théodore Nganzi, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Minister of Culture and the Arts, representative of the Ministe...
 
 

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The New Media Film Festival®

June 4 – 5, 2026 

November 4, 2025 Regular Deadline 2

The New Media Film Festival® represents a convergence of technology and tradition, offering a hybrid platform that caters to both in-person and online audiences. This innovative event showcases a diverse range of categories, from the classic to the cutting-edge, reflecting the festival's commitment to embracing the evolving landscape of media. With a focus on boundary-pushing content, the festival provides a unique space for creators to present their work in various formats, including traditional screenings and experiential presentations. This approach not only honors the storytelling craft but also celebrates the role of technology in shaping new methods of media consumption and interaction. The festival's inclusive ethos is evident in its wide array of categories, ensuring that there is a place for every form of creative expression.

Our mandate is to be fair to all creators, in all ages, all cultures and all media.

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NYC Independent Film Festival

June 1 – 7, 2026

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Regular Deadline : November 30, 2025
Late Deadline : January 15, 2026
Extended Deadline : February 15, 2026

Home of the NYC Indie Awards the festival aims to discover the Artist Filmmaker, showcasing them to the entertainment industry and the NYC public. All NYCIndieFF screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.

NYCIndieFF honors the Best in Category which includes Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Super Short, Best Covid Diaries, as well as Best Director and Best Screenplay.

New York City Independent Film Festival (NYCIndieFF) will hold a physical festival this year. We will celebrate the Independent Filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films and animation. Whether a submission is comedic, dramatic, or something in between, The NYCIndieFF is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling.

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French Riviera Film Festival 

Cannes : May 15 – 16, 2026

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February 15, 2026 / Regular Deadline

March 16, 2026 / Late Deadline 

April 11, 2026 / Extended Deadline

The 8th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will recognize and celebrate short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of France setting, FRFF invites filmmakers from around the globe to participate in the two-day festival that includes screenings, awards ceremony, and closing gala party. FRFF will place the spotlight on the best short-form filmed content during the time period of the annual Festival de Cannes. A prestigious jury panel will select Best Drama Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Lifestyle Short, Best Fashion Short, Best Music Video, Best Female Filmmaker Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Activism Short, Best Micro Short Award, Industry Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards . Attendees and participants will include filmmakers, industry executives, celebrities, media, and influencers.

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Fantasporto 2026 
February 27 - March 3, 2026

 
Final deadline for shorts and features: November 30th 2025
 
The 46th edition of the PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – FANTASPORTO 2026 will take place at BATALHA CENTRO DE CINEMA.dates will be announced soon
The Festival main purpose is screening and promoting films of quality, both aesthetically and thematically, and to seek new forms and methods of filmmaking.
Submitted films must be portuguese premieres of films shot in 2024
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Regular Deadline November 14, 2025

Late Deadline December 5, 2025

Extended Deadline December 31, 2025

 

 
FILMMAKERS, IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 21st Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, hitting the Grand 14 Theater’s massive 57ft screen April 21-25, 2026!
Unleash your wildest stories, boldest docs, or heart-pounding thrillers at this award-winning fest, hailed as a Movie Maker Magazine “Top 25 Worth the Entry Fee”! Join a global wave of creators at the East Coast’s ultimate cinematic celebration—think Sundance with a beach vibe!
Don’t wait—submit NOW at myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com and let your vision steal the spotlight! #MBIFF21 #FilmMakersUnite #makemoviesthatmatter

For Over Two Decades, the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF) has celebrated cinematic excellence, showcasing exceptional films and filmmakers worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to Real Films, Real Art, and Real Passion, MBIFF is a favorite among filmmakers and film enthusiasts for submissions and attendance.
Recognized as one of Movie Maker Magazine’s “Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” MBIFF has also earned accolades such as a top-five festival to visit in South Carolina by Livability.com (2023), a highlight in Leisure Group Travel’s “Best Festivals in Myrtle Beach” (2023), and a spot among Trip101.com’s “Top 10 Festivals in Myrtle Beach” (2023).

 

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ONES TO WATCH FOR FESTIVAL CONSIDERATION  carefully curated by Bruno Chatelin 

'LALA, MY REDHEAD' Feature film award winning script by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala
at development stage, with a finalised script

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Love and poverty, betrayal and wealth - centuries of traditions put to the test! A compelling story intricately woven into a comprehensive exploration of women’s status against the backdrop of the Roma culture. From the director of an award-winning film in Cannes 2023.

“I worked in Cannes with Emir Kusturica as his Sony Distributor on his brilliant award winning film: “Time of The Gypsies”: when I read the script for “Lala, my redhead” I immediately saw the connection and the potential of a unique story: I trust you will like it too. “

Bruno Chatelin - filmfestivals.com founder

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IFFI Goa 2025, 08: Prizes and surprises

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IFFI Goa 2025, 08: Prizes and surprises Vietnamese film Skin of Youth, written and directed by Ashleigh Mayfair, was adjudged the best feature film in the International Competition section, thereby bagging the prestigious Golden Peacock in 56th IFFI, which concluded on the 28th of November in Panaji, Goa. Ashleigh, who hates being called Ashleigh, and prefers ‘Ash’, has highlighted the problem of trans-gender persons in her country, using a real life story, with the protagonist pl...
 

 

German production company Komplizenfilm will be awarded at the upcoming European Film Awards

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Foto (c) Arsenii Markov : Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski and Maren Ade   EURIMAGES INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION AWARD goes to Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach, and Janine Jackowski from Komplizen Film   The trio of producers Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach and Janine Jackowski from the German company Komplizen Film will be honoured at the 38th European Film Awards with the EURIMAGES INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION AWARD 2026 presented by Eurimages and the European Film Academy. &nb...

Presenting the IDFA 2025 winners

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  With the final weekend of IDFA fast approaching, we are proud to announce our outstanding award winners! Read about all our competition winners and audience award below, alongside a few festival highlights. The 38th edition of IDFA is expected to have attracted a total of 255,000 visits. The total number of audience and school student visits at this edition is expected to reach 165,000. The number of visits to the professional program during IDFA was approximately 30,000. This editi...

Down MEMORY LANE : Filmfestivals.com proud presenter of the Hollywood European Award to The Sea Inside October 18, 2004

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A look back at Bruno Chatelin, filmfestivals.com co-founder, film veteran and former distributor with Sony, and UGC/Fox  adressing the room, 21 years ago, during the Hollywood Awards Ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, as co producer with Paula Wagner and Carlos de Abreu and sponsor of the Hollywood European Award. Chatelin handed the award to MAR ADENTRO (The Sea Inside), A film by Alejandro Amenábar. With Leonardo di Caprio, Keanu Reeves and Mel Gibson. The 8th Annual Ho...
 
 

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Les récipiendaires des prix de la 21e édition du Forum RIDM

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Lauréat·e·s du Forum RIDM 2025. Crédit : Camille Gladu-Drouin    La 21e édition du Forum RIDM, présentée par le Fonds des médias du Canada (FMC), s’est conclue le 26 novembre. Elle a permis aux participant·e·s de prendre part à des activités de réseautage avec les professionnel·le·s du documentaire d’ici et de l’international, ainsi qu’à ...
 

 

Rétrospective Cinemamed25

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25 éditions, et autant de films qui nous ont bouleversé·es, fait rire, ému·es, fait voir le monde autrement. Pour célébrer cet héritage, l’équipe du festival a concocté une sélection de coups de cœur qui ont marqué son histoire, ses jurys et son public. Un clin d’œil au passé, pour mieux nourrir l’avenir. ... 
 

Palmarès du 35e Festival International du Film d'Histoire de Pessac

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Compétition fiction Prix du Jury Professionnel Parrainé par la Caisse des dépôts et consignations et le Domaine Clarence Dillon (Château Haut-Brion - 1er Grand Cru Classé 1855, Château Mission Haut-Brion - Grand Cru Classé des Graves) La Voix de Hind Rajab de Kaouther Ben Hania Prix Danielle Le Roy du jury Étudiant Parrainé par le Crédit Mutuel du Sud-Ouest Le Gâteau du président d’...
 
 

Le palmarès du 45e Festival International du Film d'Amiens

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45e Festival International du Film d’Amiens (FIFAM)  du 14 au 22 novembre 2025  dans les salles de la Maison de la Culture, du Ciné St-Leu et du Pathé Amiens PALMARÈS 2025     Grand rendez-vous du cinéma international, le Festival International du Film d’Amiens (FIFAM) dont la 45e édition a eu lieu...
 
 

Palmarès du 35e Festival International du Film d'Histoire de Pessac

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Compétition fiction Prix du Jury Professionnel Parrainé par la Caisse des dépôts et consignations et le Domaine Clarence Dillon (Château Haut-Brion - 1er Grand Cru Classé 1855, Château Mission Haut-Brion - Grand Cru Classé des Graves) La Voix de Hind Rajab de Kaouther Ben Hania Prix Danielle Le Roy du jury Étudiant Parrainé par le Crédit Mutuel du Sud-Ouest Le Gâteau du président d’...
 
 

 

Le Musée Cinéma & Miniature accueillera Jason Isaacs les 22 et 23 novembre 2025 de 10h à 18h, pour une rencontre exclusive

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Le Musée Cinéma & Miniature accueillera Jason Isaacs les 22 et 23 novembre 2025 de 10h à 18h, pour une rencontre exclusive avec le public. Il est connu pour ses interprétations remarquées de méchants au cinéma, en particulier Lucius Malefoy dans la saga Harry Potter, le brutal Colonel Tavington dans The Patriot, le Capitaine Crochet dans Peter Pan ou encore le mafieux irlandais Michael Caff...
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"Ancien distributeur du film avec lequel j'ai vécu pendant près d'un an pour préparer sa sortie, j'ai très envie de vous recommander ce magnifique moment, le film tellement baroque n'a pas pris une ride, les costumes sompteux, les effets spéciaux low tech et cette bande son incroyable restent parmi les plus beaux moments de l'histoire du cinéma, ne manquez sous aucun prétexte ce rendez vous exceptionnel!"  Bruno Chatelin ...
 

 

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