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JDIFF 2026April 18-25More days, more films, and more fun! VOTED AGAIN AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 FILM FESTIVALS WORTH THE SUBMISSION FEE BY MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE AND ONE OF THE TOP REVIEWED ON FilmFreeway,...
The next festival will run April April 18 – 25, 2026. We closed submissions for the 2026 Julien Dubuque Film Festival and awarding over $35,000! Watch the 2023 AWARDS CEREMONY Highlights Video by Bruno Chatelin (featured below at Dubuque).
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VIDEO Ambiance and awards of the Fantasporto 2026 Closing ceremony • Mar 09, 2026 at 06:30 PM
by Fantasporto
FANTASPORTO 2026 | 46º PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Winners were revealed during the press conference, the award ceremony takes place Saturday night at Batalha Cinema Center. Watch the Video...
Vassilis Mazomenos honored again at Fantasporto for his latest film Endless Land • Mar 07, 2026 at 09:48 PM
by Fantasporto
Endless Land by Vassilis Mazomenos added another award to its palmares for cinematography : Special Jury Mention at Fantasporto 2026 Watch this short fun video with Vassilis and Beatriz Pacheco...
WINNERS OF FANTASPORTO 2026 revealed today • Mar 09, 2026 at 11:45 AM
by Fantasporto
FANTASPORTO 2026 | 46º PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Winners were revealed during the press conference, the award ceremony takes place Saturday night at Batalha Cinema Center. Watch the Video...
FANTASPORTO 2026: “CATIVOS” BY LUÍS ALVES WINS THE FANTASPORTO GRAND PRIZE FOR PORTUGUESE CINEMA • Mar 06, 2026 at 06:14 PM
by Fantasporto
Fantasporto announced today the FANTASPORTO GRAND PRIZE FOR PORTUGUESE CINEMA, awarded by the jury of this OFFICIAL SECTION. Among the 12 nominees, the major highlight goes to the national production...
VIDEO March 6 highlights of fantastic films at Fantasporto • Mar 06, 2026 at 12:48 PM
by Fantasporto
Sala 1 15.15 P&PRetratos del Apocalipsis - Nicanor Loreti, Fabian Forte, Luca Castello- 75’(Argentina) - fantástico, horror, sobrenaturalThree directors joined forces to bring to life four fantastic...
March 7 Highlights of Film at Fantasporto with awards • Mar 06, 2026 at 12:30 PM
by Fantasporto
Bar do Batalha 11.00Awards press conferenceSala 115.15P&PThe Haven- Riccardo Cannella- 90’' (Ita) - horrorA family, parents and two boys, one of whom is already a teenager, have been living far from...
VIDEO Discussing SMALL BUDGET PRODUCTION, and the norwegian model • Mar 06, 2026 at 12:07 PM
by Fantasporto
This Fantasporto panel took place Thursday, March 5 - 17.00h at Batlha Cinema Center, themed "Norwegian Cinema Focus- Production, Identity, Labor Relations, Autonomy and Gender Equality as the...
VIDEO Discovering Santo Ildefonso Church in Porto near Batalha Cinema Centre Fantasporto hotspot • Mar 06, 2026 at 12:09 PM
by Fantasporto
Discovering the fantastic Santo Ildefonso Church in Porto near Batalha Cinema Centre during Fantasporto. I confess: ... YES I like it so much that I shoot it every single time (year) I come to the...
VIDEO On-Stage presentation at FANTASPORTO FOR "Don't call me MAMA" INTRODUCED BY THE DIRECTOR nINA kNAG • Mar 05, 2026 at 03:58 PM
by Fantasporto
Don’t Call me Mama- Nina Knag -106’ (Noruega) screened in the Directors week, and came on stage to share her inspirations for this debut feature film. A teacher, struggling with her husband's past...
VIDEO Special on stage presentation for "The Specials " at Fantasporto: Dancing assassins ! • Mar 06, 2026 at 12:10 PM
by Fantasporto
The Specials- Eiji Uchida- 111’ (Jap) - comédia, acçãoA diverse group of yakuza are tasked with eliminating the leader of another faction, Honjo, who is constantly surrounded by bodyguards. His weak...
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Legendary Actress Karen Allen As Special Guest @ 2026 Saint Augustine Film Festival • Mar 05, 2026 at 08:27 AM
Legendary actress Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Arc, Animal House) attended the 2026 Saint Augustine Film Festival as a special guest to promote the movie she will be directing in the city...
Peter Jackson Honorary Palme d'or of the 79th Festival de Cannes • Mar 06, 2026 at 09:34 AM
by Cannes
After Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and last year Robert De Niro, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive an honorary Palme d'Or in recognition of a body of work...
Interview with Filmmaker Stephen Enloe, VP of 11th Hour Productions @ 2026 Sundance Film Festival • Mar 05, 2026 at 01:45 PM
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While at Sundance I sat with producer filmmaker Stephen Enloe, VP of 11th Hour Productions. They hosted a festival long lounge with industry panels featuring special guests and conversations during...
RIP Alex! we are SO sad to announce that our FRIEND & oldest reviewer just passed away • Mar 01, 2026 at 02:23 PM
by ALEX FARBA
4 days before passing Alex Deleon looked happy, and well in Yerevan where he was living for the past few years!Thanks for our your witty contributions Alex. He had started compiling them and...
Park Chan-wook President of the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes • Feb 28, 2026 at 11:08 PM
by Cannes
Twelve spectacular feature films have established him as one of the most fascinating figures in contemporary cinema.Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, South Korean director,...
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Programme announced for Open City Documentary Festival 2026 • Mar 05, 2026 at 02:34 PM
by Editor
Open City Documentary Festival is excited to announce the full programme for its 16th edition, taking place in person from 14th to 19th April. The festival welcomes returning and new audiences to...
bergamo film meeting returns for the 34 TH edition • Mar 07, 2026 at 09:23 AM
by Editor
BFM 44: Here we go!The festival will propose 2 competitive sections, Exhibition Competition, with seven feature-length fiction films, and Close Up, consisting of 14 documentaries (all the films...
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2027 Dates • Mar 07, 2026 at 09:16 AM
by Editor
The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced that the 38th Palm Springs International Film Festival will return Thursday, January 7 through Monday, January 18, 2027. The Film Awards,...
It’s Cinequest time, March 10-22! Your 2026 Cinequest Film Festival Lineup is Live. • Mar 05, 2026 at 12:42 PM
by Editor
I would so love for you to join me and the magnificent artists and community of Cinequest for an unparalleled Opening Experience, this Tuesday. Then discover a wildly entertaining lineup of the...
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival ready for the anniversary 15th edition April 18-25 • Feb 04, 2026 at 12:26 PM
JDIFF 2026 April 18-25 More days, more films, and more fun! VOTED AGAIN AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 FILM FESTIVALS WORTH THE SUBMISSION FEE BY MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE AND ONE OF THE TOP REVIEWED ON FilmFreeway,...
Full coverage of the Cannes 2025 Edition • Feb 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
by Cannes
Nora Armani awarded in CannesFeb 02, 2026 at 09:57 PMActress Nora Armani received during Cannes Festival the GOLDEN KIRK (Le Prix KIRK d’OR) awarded by Associated Artists and its president Régis...
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Roland Emmerich celebrates 30 years of “Independence Day” at FMX • Mar 05, 2026 at 12:56 AM
by Editor
FMX is excited to welcome a very special guest to its 30th edition: the internationally renowned director, producer and screenwriter Roland Emmerich is returning to his home town of Stuttgart to...
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN: A DREAM DESTINATION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! • Mar 08, 2026 at 06:27 AM
Have you ever wondered what it's like flying in the air like a pterodactyl? Have you ever wanted to see the most technologically advanced rides ever created? Then come to Universal Studios Japan...
Na Jaane Kaun aa Gaya, Review: Who, indeed? • Mar 08, 2026 at 08:31 AM
by Siraj Syed
Na Jaane Kaun aa Gaya, Review: Who, indeed?Looks like the makers of this film have taken their title literally and seriously. Translated, it reads, “Wonder who has come/arrived” At the end of 113...
Boong, Review: Slingshot hotshot in search of father, and farther • Mar 08, 2026 at 06:21 AM
by Siraj Syed
Boong, Review: Slingshot hotshot in search of father, and fartherDo you know that Boong is the first ever Indian film to win an award at British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)? Till...
Ryan Gosling’s big move is PROJECT HAIL MARY • Mar 07, 2026 at 07:27 AM
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent Opening March 20, from MGM Amazon Studios, Ryan Gosling is taking UFO disclosure to a whole other level with his new movie PROJECT HAIL MARY. Gosling...
Charak, Review: Cult, occult and difficult • Mar 06, 2026 at 01:09 PM
by Siraj Syed
Charak, Review: Cult, occult and difficultAs I child, I had seen posters about Ayurvedic medical products, sold under the name of Charak. Then I saw a clinic somewhere in Bombay, probably in Mahim,...
Subedaar, Review: Anil Kapoor as a Prahaari Subedaar (Nana Patekar reincarnated), and Nana Patekar as…? • Mar 06, 2026 at 01:00 PM
by Siraj Syed
Subedaar, Review: Anil Kapoor as a Prahaari Subedaar (Nana Patekar reincarnated), and Nana Patekar as…?A few minutes into Subedaar, even before the first of many flashbacks in the movie, my mind...
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'LALA, MY REDHEAD' Feature film award winning script by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala
at development stage, with a finalised script
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. “
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Global Entertainment Awards 2026 Winners announced • Mar 09, 2026 at 03:56 PM
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The entertainment industry celebrates "The Art of Selling the Story" at the Global Entertainment Awards 2026. March 2026 began in style with the 5th Global Entertainment Awards, advanced by AMD, with...
VIDEO Ambiance and awards of the Fantasporto 2026 Closing ceremony • Mar 09, 2026 at 06:30 PM
by Fantasporto
FANTASPORTO 2026 | 46º PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Winners were revealed during the press conference, the award ceremony takes place Saturday night at Batalha Cinema Center. Watch the Video...
WINNERS OF FANTASPORTO 2026 revealed today • Mar 09, 2026 at 11:45 AM
by Fantasporto
FANTASPORTO 2026 | 46º PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Winners were revealed during the press conference, the award ceremony takes place Saturday night at Batalha Cinema Center. Watch the Video...
FANTASPORTO 2026: “CATIVOS” BY LUÍS ALVES WINS THE FANTASPORTO GRAND PRIZE FOR PORTUGUESE CINEMA • Mar 06, 2026 at 06:14 PM
by Fantasporto
Fantasporto announced today the FANTASPORTO GRAND PRIZE FOR PORTUGUESE CINEMA, awarded by the jury of this OFFICIAL SECTION. Among the 12 nominees, the major highlight goes to the national production...
‘Los Domingos’ Leads 40th Goya Awards with Five Wins • Mar 04, 2026 at 07:02 PM
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Los Domingos, the family drama directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, was the big winner at the 40th Goya Awards, held in Barcelona, taking five prizes including Best...
Down MEMORY LANE : Filmfestivals.com proud presenter of the Hollywood European Award to The Sea Inside October 18, 2004
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 8TH 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. ...
À la recherche des réalisateurs de demain : le CLCF ouvre un concours national et finance la formation de 10 étudiants • Mar 09, 2026 at 05:47 PM
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Dix jeunes réalisateurs, deux ans d’études financées et un concours national pour les sélectionner : le CLCF lance un dispositif pour révéler la prochaine génération de cinéastes.Ouverts aux...
Exposition Jean-Jacques Annaud • Mar 09, 2026 at 07:09 PM
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Dans les coulisses des films de JEAN-JACQUES ANNAUD LE CHANTIER INVISIBLEL’exposition dédiée au cinéaste Du vendredi 20 mars au samedi 31 octobre 2026 à la Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-PathéLa...
Peter Jackson Palme d'or d'honneur du 79e Festival de CannesIi • Mar 06, 2026 at 09:38 AM
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Après Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep ou encore Robert De Niro l’an dernier, le cinéaste néozélandais Peter Jackson recevra une Palme d’or d’honneur, pour saluer une œuvre...
VIDEO Un Palmarès des Cesar 2026 très consensuel - Morceaux choisis de la cérémonie très réussie • fév 27, 2026 at 02:59 PM
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CÉSAR DE LA MEILLEURE ACTRICE LÉA DRUCKER dans DOSSIER 137 CÉSAR DU MEILLEUR ACTEUR LAURENT LAFITTE dans LA FEMME LA PLUS RICHE DU MONDE CÉSAR DE LA MEILLEURE ACTRICE DANS UN SECOND RÔLE VIMALA...
