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Locarno78 wrapped
The 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival concluded yesterday, capping 11 extraordinary days that solidified its position as a vibrant space for cultural exchange and cinematic celebration. The Festival welcomed artists, industry professionals, critics, filmmakers and other film lovers from around the world, underlining its enduring mission: to pay tribute to the variety of contemporary cinema and to chart a path for its future. © Locarno Film Festival | Ti-Press Thi...
Locarno78: Rosemead, Directed by Eric Lin and Starring Lucy Liu, Awarded the Prix du Public UBS
The bold American independent drama directed by Eric Lin – produced by and starring Lucy Liu, recipient of Locarno78’s Career Achievement Award – won the hearts of the thousands of spectators in the Piazza Grande, marking 25 years of the audience award in partnership with UBS. ©Rosemead Project LLC The list of the Locarno78 Palmarès, announced in the afternoon on Saturday 16 August at the official ceremony in GranRex, is now complete, with th...
2025 Locarno Open Doors Winners revealed
Open Doors, Locarno’s co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from equity seeking communities and regions where artistic expression is at risk, has announced its 2025 winners. In 2025, Open Doors entered its 23rd edition with a renewed focus on 42 countries from the African continent. © Locarno Film Festival | Ti-Press Six projects in development were selected for its co-production platform, Open Doors Projects, and were eligible for the thre...
Mohammad Rasoulof Received the First Locarno City of Peace Award
A recognition for the promotion of peace, diplomacy, and dialogue – within the Locarno Film Festival and the centenary of the Locarno Treaties © Locarno Film Festival | Ti-Press Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof was presented with the First Locarno City of Peace Award, established by the City of Locarno in collaboration with the Locarno Film Festival. The recognition, conferred as part of the Festival’s Diplomacy Day, aims ...
Locarno Festival Official Juries – 2025
Concorso Internazionale Jury The Concorso Internazionale features works shown primarily as world premieres, coming from all over the globe and competing for the prestigious Pardo d’oro. Related biographies Rithy Panh Joslyn Barnes Ursina Lardi Carlos Reygadas Renée Soutendijk Learn more
Emma Thompson to Receive Leopard Club Award at Locarno78
The Leopard Club Award will be awarded to Emma Thompson on the night of Friday, August 8, 2025. Locarno78 will also be premiering Thompson’s highly anticipated thriller The Dead of Winter by Brian Kirk on the Piazza Grande. © Nick Haddow Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning Emma Thompson is one of the UK’s most recognizable and beloved actors, with a career in acting, writing, and producing that spans...
The Official Poster for Locarno78 designed by Wolfgang Tillmans
The poster for the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, depicting a leopard on a tree branch amid an acid trance of yellow and purple abstraction, was exclusively created by Turner Prize-winning German artist Wolfgang Tillmans for the Festival. ©Wolfgang Tillmans Internationally regarded as one of the most influential and prolific artists of our time, Wolfgang Tillmans’ impact extends beyond the art world into music and pop culture...
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The San Sebastian Festival’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Line-up
Laura Baumeister, Alvaro Brechner, Ana Endara, Ignacio Juricic, Valeria Pivato and Pablo Stoll, amongst others, to present their projects at the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum Eleven of the fifteen projects hailing from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Romania, Spain and Uruguay are first or second films The Festival’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum will run from 22-24 September in the framework of the Industry activities of the San S...
Ten projects based on AI, 3D printing and mobile apps to compete in the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge of the San Sebastian Festiv
Ten technology projects, five Spanish and five European, will compete in the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, the competition for recently created startups and entrepreneurial teams with technology developments applicable to the audiovisual sector. The Zinemaldia Startup Challenge is the central initiative of Zinemaldia & Technology, to run on Thursday, 25 September. The event will include presentation of the ten selected projects and a round table on the ethical implications ...
The San Sebastian Festival will provide for the seventh consecutive year the Puxika Gorria playroom with a view to fostering work-life balance of accredited guests Set up in San Telmo Museum, the service is for children from the age of six months to twelve years Yet another year, the San Sebastian Festival, the San Telmo Museum, ICAA (Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts), the Red Balloon Alliance association and CIMA (Association of Women Filmmakers and Audiovisual Medi...
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Exciting line-up for the Venezia 82 competition with a dazzling array of A-Listers
Venezia 82 The Wizard of the Kremlin Director Olivier Assayas Main Cast Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Jeffrey Wright / France / 120’ Jay Kelly Director Noah Baumbach Main Cast George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky,...
Venice Winston Baker Film ad TV Finance Forum Speaker Additions
Winston Baker’s 2nd Annual Film & Television Finance Forum Venice will bring together high-level entertainment executives to discuss the state of the industry, finance strategies, international partnerships & co-productions, distribution trends and more! ...
2025 Venice Immersive Selection and Competition Unveils 69 projects from 27 countries
Members of the International Jury Include: Eliza McNitt (President), Gwenael François, Boris Labbé The selection of projects for Venice Immersive, the XR - Extended Reality section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (27th August – 6th September 2025) of La Biennale di Venezia, is now complete. Launched in 2017, the section represents the first competition and official selection for works in Extended Reality in an A-list festiv...
Julian Schnabel will be honored with the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival
Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker award La Biennale di Venezia and Cartier are pleased to announce that the American artist and director Julian Schnabel (At Eternity's Gate, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Basquiat) is the recipient of the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (August 27th – September 6th, 2025), dedicated to a personality who has made a particularly original contribution to the contemporary film industry. The award ce...
Sofia Coppola, Gus van Sant, Julian Schnabel, Werner Herzog, Marco Bellocchio, Yann Arthus-Bertrand to screen out of competition
Fiction Boşluğa xütbə (Sermon to the Void) Director Hilal Baydarov Main Cast Huseyn Nasirov, Maryam Naghiyeva, Rana Asgarova, Elshan Abbasov, Orkhan Iskandarli / Azerbaijan, Mexico, Turkey / 112’ L’isola di Andrea Director Antonio Capuano Main Cast Teresa Saponangelo, Vinicio Marchioni, Andrea Migliucci / Italy / 105’ Il Maestro Director Andrea Di Stefano Main Cast Pierfrancesco Favino, Tizia...
Final Cut in Venice 2025 - The 8 selected work-in-progress films
La Biennale di Venezia is proud to announce that the 13. edition of Final Cut in Venice, organised as part of the Venice Production Bridge (Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2025), has selected 8 work-in-progress films. Final Cut in Venice is the industry program that has been providing since 2013 concrete support in the completion of films from all African countries and from six countries of the Middle East: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. Fi...
The International Juries have been selected for Venezia 82, Orizzonti and for “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for Best Debut
The International Juries for Venezia 82 Competition, Orizzonti section and the “Luigi de Laurentiis” Award for a Debut Film / The Jury Presidents: Alexander Payne (Venezia 82 Competition), Julia Ducournau (Orizzonti), Charlotte Wells (Award for a Debut Film) The International Juries have been selected for Venezia 82, Orizzonti and for “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for Best Debut Film, of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival&nb...
Venice Countdown is ON for the second Film & TV Finance Forum in Venice
Winston Baker’s 2nd annual Film & Television Finance Forum Venice will bring together leaders in the entertainment industry to discuss the State of the Film & Television Finance industry. ARE YOU COMING? ...
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Sydney Film Festival celebrates the incredible life and legacy of David Stratton AM, honouring his passing
Sydney Film Festival, and by extension the very culture of cinema in Australia, would not exist as it does today without the remarkable passion and devotion of David Stratton who was the Festival Director from 1966 until 1983. His achievements are too innumerable to list in totality, and would include his successful fight against censorship of films in Australia, the establishment of the Travelling Film Festival, support for emerging filmmakers from Australia and around the world, and fosteri...
Interview with Director Producer Robert Enriquez for Latest Film "Stone Creek" (2025)
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Robert Enriquez is an American filmmaker of Filipino descent whose career in the entertainment industry spans over twenty-five years. As a director and producer, Robert has made many films that have gone on to distribution in more than eighteen different countries and has brokered deals with Amazon, Google Play, Comcast, Showtime, Netflix, and Lionsgate. His projects have placed in top-tier film festivals and received Emmy and Tony recognition. Cash for Gold was...
Can You Guess Sean Young’s Favorite Film?
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent As everything with Sean Young, who’s busy these days with ComicCon’s, Film work, TV Guest spots, Celebrity appearances, plus a TCM gig with Disney Cruises, the final result is spectacular… if you wait long enough. Actually, that’s an inside joke because actor Sean Young delivers more than promised for her Top 10 assignment. The praying photo of her above is by none other than the late Robert Mapplethorpe. As they say in...
Interview with Revaz Nasidze, Grand Prix + Award of the Georgian Public Broadcaster at Mestia Short and Mountain Film Festival
Revaz Nasidze on stage holding the microphone at the closing ceremony, surrounded by the jury members Roberto Zazzara and Giorgi Kharebava to the left, and the Turkish winners director Muge Manus and her producer Gulda Sahin to his left. In front of him is his daughter holding the two awards! Not only his little daughter, his entire family went on stage. Here on stage are festival director Khatuna Khundadze with French jury member Francois d'Antemare on her left and German jury member M...
VIDEO Elie Levasseur (Cannes Immersive) at Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival
He scouts immersive artworks from across the globe and has been appointed the Head of Immersive, a new section at Cannes International Film Festival, inaugurated just two years ago. Elie Levasseur reports to Thierry Fremaux, the artistic director at Festival de Cannes. Levasseur is a busy man and difficult to catch these days. But Khatuna Khundadze, founder and director of Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival made the impossible possible and here he is giving a masterclass at...
Introducing NATPE 2026 Advisory Board
We're excited to introduce the industry leaders who are shaping the agenda for NATPE Global 2026, helping to curate an invaluable program for the global community of buyers, distributors and producers who annually convene at the largest international market in North America. This year's event is guided by two dynamic content boards: one focused on the overall agenda, and a second dedicated to the new Scripted strand. Both bring deep expertise and insights to ensure NATPE Glob...
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Interview With Actress Jessica Sherr for 'Bette Davis Aint For Sissies' (2025)
Jessica Sherr is a dynamic actress, writer, and producer based in New York City. Known for her vibrant comedic energy and captivating presence, she lights up both stage and screen with performances that leave audiences entertained and wanting more. Originally from San Diego, Jessica’s passion for storytelling led her to pursue a career in entertainment, earning standout roles on television in Claws (TNT), Cloak & Dagger(Freeform), Blue Bloods (CBS),&nbs...
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War 2, Review: RAW deal, plane truth and Special Oops
War 2, Review: RAW deal, plane truth and Special Oops War, spelt in reverse is Raw. In India, which is not at war with any country at the time of writing this review, RAW stands for Research & Analysis Wing, the official secret service of the country. Being a secret service, little info should be available about it in the public domain. However, it is common knowledge that a secret service deals with espionage, planting and exposing secret agents, exposing double agents, being on the look...
Teaser launch of 120 Bahadur: War is not only about winning, it’s also about heroics
Teaser launch of 120 Bahadur: War is not only about winning, it’s also about heroics India lost the battle of Rezang La, in the Indo-China war, of 1962. It was an unequal battle. Battles and wars are very rarely fought among equals. At -24 degrees Celsius, and with no warning, 3,000-5,000 Chinese militarymen attacked 120 Indian troops. The result was a foregone conclusion. But one man, Major Shaitan Singh, of the Indian army, exhibited such heights of bravery that he was posthumously aw...
Ajit Rai, film and theatre journalist, and biographer of the Hindujas, dies in London
Ajit Rai, film and theatre journalist, and biographer of the Hindujas, dies in London Last week, I received the news of the passing away of veteran film and theatre journalist, and the man who chronicled the ventures of the billionaire Hindujas into the film industry, Ajit Rai. He died in his sleep, in London, while staying at a friend’s place, yesterday. He was 58. Originally from Bihar, Ajit was a wandering soul, and travelled to various places in and outside India, wherever t...
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The latest industry news from IDFA: NFF + IBF Co-production grant announced
With August well on its way, the upcoming festival is slowly coming into view. As we prepare for November, we're keen to share the latest industry news from IDFA. From a new NFF + IBF Minority Co-production selection, to a behind-the-scenes look at IDFA Project Space, we’re proud to support international documentary filmmakers shaping stories across borders. We’re also pleased to announce our open call for Young Producers, alongside a final reminder to enter your ...
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will return Wednesday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will return to the storied shores of Coronado, California, Wednesday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Over five days, CIFF will present a slate of more than 80 films across narrative features, documentaries, short films, and Oscar-contending titles. In addition to screenings, attendees can enjoy thought provoking panels, engaging workshops, filmmaker Q&As, industry networking opportunities, and vibrant social event...
Kid Koala's Space Cadet will open the FNC festival, while Marie Brassard's Le Train will close it on October 18.
Kid Koala's Space Cadet will open the festival, while Marie Brassard's Le Train will close it on October 18. The FNC traditional all-night screening will be dedicated to Twin Peaks! SPACE CADET, directed by Kid Koala OPENING FILM OF THE 54th EDITION The film Space Cadet by artist and filmmaker Kid Koala will open the 54th edition of the Festival du nouveau...
Exhibitors at American Film Market® 2025 : first line-up announced
American Film Market® Returns To Los Angeles With Strong Global Momentum For 2025 Edition November 11-16 With Exhibition Space Selling Rapidly, Leading Production, Sales, and Buying Companies from Over 60 Countries Have Registered The American Film Market® (AFM®) today announced the current lineup of participating Exhibitors for its 46th edition, ta...
AFM25 just announced first panel topics & schedule
Every year, the American Film Market (AFM) spotlights the voices shaping film and television -- and driving the next generation of stories to audiences around the globe. A major highlight of AFM week is always The AFM Sessions -- four full days of candid conversations and actionable insights. From securing financing and navigating distribution to the future of streaming, breakthrough marketing tactics, screenwriting for today’s audiences, an...
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Opens 2026 Competitions for Entries
NYF’s WaterBear and JusticeAid Awards Spotlight Content Driving Environmental and Social Impact Celebrating nearly seven decades of global excellence in innovative storytelling, the 2026 New York Festivals Television and Film Awards is now open for entries. Since 1957, New York Festivals has recognized diverse content created by premier storytellers from around the world. The 2026 TV & Film Awards continue this tradition, honoring a wide spectrum of storytelling a...
The San Sebastian Festival generated an economic impact of 47.9 million euros at its 72nd edition
Last year, at its 72nd edition, the San Sebastian Festival generated an economic impact of 47.9 million euros, according to the data of the study commissioned from Ikertalde, the consultancy group also responsible for drawing up the previous report for the 2012 edition. As well as a meeting place for movie buffs, the specialised press and the industry, the San Sebastian Festival is so much more than a cultural get-together, added to the fact that it is an important economic motor for the city...
Great festival and experience! Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival is celebrating a 5 years jubilee
Great festival and experience! Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival is celebrating a 5 years jubilee. And the big news to celebrate with this anniversary are: Mestia FF is now an official member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film! And this is a great achievement! Festival director Khatuna Khundadze is announcing many highlights and surprises for the upcoming edition July 28 to August 3. The festival will start with t...
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Hasbro at San Diego Comic Con : the pulse of the summer is on
Hasbro has done it again: setting the tone, the pulse of the Summer by its mind-blowing presence at the 2025 San Diego Comic Convention. Indeed, Hasbro set in fire it’s Booth #3213 and hosted the ultimate Fan Experience. And, of course, there were lines of devoted Hasbro followers to get their hands on the SDCC exclusive limited-edition collections. This year Hasbro’s offering was TRANSFORMERS VOID RIVALS AUTOBOT JETFIRE, ZERTONIAN SOLILA, AND AGORRI...
Let's Make Love, 1960, Cukor, Monroe, Montand...
Maybe not the greatest film of all time, but nevertheless, a Hollywood cinema Landmark -- showcasing legendary French Singer/Actor, Yves Montand. and a mature Marilyn, in the best performance of her career... only two years before her shocking suicide in 1962 ... A day I remember well, as I was living in LA at the time and heard the news-on my car radio while driving around town. ...
Funko at San Diego Comic Con 2025 Alive and kicking
Funko has always known how to be Alive and Kicking, indeed! Proof is again this year's splendid success, with sold-out lines to acquire some of the most memorable Funko products. We were lucky to be given a press tour and to experience the amazing impact and passion that Funko creates with its loyal fans. Some of the many exclusives Funk fans were after were the ‘Bitty Pop!: Marvel – Fantastic Four 4pk’. Just in time with the huge successful release of the new Marvel sup...
Echoes of our ancestors : a celebration of the Armenian history and cult
ECHOES OF OUR ANCESTORS ‘Echoes of our ancestors’ (www.PeopleOfAr.org ) is an epic musical and visual odyssey that celebrates Armenian history. It features an incredible lineup of artists, including Serj Tankian, Tigran Hamasyan, Sebu, and Isabel Bayrakdarian, all led by maestro Sergey Smbatyan. This one-night event, at the Greek Theatre on September 12, aims to honor our heritage and revive our collective memory. As it’s written on their promotional site...
LEGOLAND California: awesome is eternal
We have been coming to Legoland California (https://www.legoland.com/california/ ) since our firstborn son, Felix, was 5! That’s 15 years ago, and we keep coming back, every summer, for a 24-hour extravaganza between enjoying one of the two Lego hotels, this year the Castle Hotel, and the three parks for a long, fun day under the California sun. We have 3 boys now, Felix (20), Max (13), and Rex (11), and their love for Legos and Legoland California is still skyrocketing hi...
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NYC Independent Film Festival
June 1 – 7, 2026
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Earlybird Deadline : August 31, 2025
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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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Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival
September 2 – 7, 2025
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July 15, 2025: Late Deadline
The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is consistently recognized as one of the "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" by MovieMaker Magazine. Thank you!
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The recurring theme of the annual Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is "Other Places, Other People"; the festival's purpose is to encourage attendees to think broadly (about how huge the world of film is) and deeply (about the universal concerns and desires that unite all people). About 90% of all film selections are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through film.
International Jury Competition – 10 films will be selected from festival's worldwide entries and screened in the 2025 Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival short film showcase. Jury members will select the winning film for a jury cash prize and presentation at Short Film Finalist showcase program on Saturday, September 6th.
We accept either fiction or non-fiction short films. Our festival's programming is about exploring other cultures/people in the world -- so please keep that in mind before submitting.
Jury Prize of $2000 USD cash for winning short film
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French Riviera Film Festival
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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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SoundTrack_Zurich 06 the International Film Music Competition 2025 Announces Its Nominees
From nearly 170 compositions submitted from 36 countries, Mikal Grigorowitsch (Germany), Antonio Di Iorio (USA/Italy), and Gary Hirche (Germany) have been selected as the finalists of the International Film Music Competition 2025 that takes place in the frame of the Zurich Film Festival. This year’s challenge invited participants to create an original score for the seven-minute short film WILD LOVE. The three nominated compositions will be premiered by the Tonhalle-Orcheste...
2025 Samuel Lawrence Foundation Award for „Address Unknown: Fukushima Now“
Rio de Janeiro / Chicago - The International Uranium Film Festival has presented this year's "Samuel Lawrence Foundation Award" for Best Emerging Filmmaker. The winner is Tokyo-based British filmmaker Arif Khan for his immersive VR documentary "Address Unknown: Fukushima Now.“ „It's such wonderful news and we couldn't be more thrilled. It's a true honour & privilege for us to receive the Award from the Uranium ...
VIDEO On the summit of Ushba - Interviews with the winners of Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival
And the winners at Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival are from left to right: director John Shehata from Egypt, Turkish producer Gulda Sahin, Turkish director Muge Manus, myself, festival director Khatuna Khundadze, Egyptian DOP Kareem Agamy and Indian director Abhimanyu Kanodia. Image by Michael Chauvistré: Kanodia, Chauvistre and Manus on the summit From Georgia won Revaz Nasidze with the short film "Tragedy without a hero". Known in his homecountry as...
Echelon Studios International Film Festival Announces 2025 Winners
'Swoon,' 'Witte Wieven,' and 'Soulmate' among winners at second annual independent film celebration Today, Echelon Studios has unveiled the winners of the 2025 Echelon Studios International Film Festival (ESIFF), spotlighting standout new works from independent filmmakers across the globe. Taking top U.S. honors, Swoon was awarded Best U.S. Feature, a stirring and unconventional psychological thriller from director Byron Manuel, praised for its excep...
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Le Palmarès du 11e Festival International du Film Insolite de Rennes-le-Château et de la vallée de l’Aude
Le 11e Festival International du Film Insolite de Rennes-le-Château et de la vallée de l’Aude s'est tenu du 8 au 12 août. Le Palmarès a été décerné mardi 12 août à 20h30 dans le domaine de l’Abbé Saunière, à Rennes-le-Château par les Jurys Documentaire et Court Métrage présidés par l'actrice et réalisatrice&n...
LA PETITE CUISINE DE MEHDI de Amine Adjina ouvrira la 12ème édition du Festival International du Film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Film d'ouverture Hors compétition LA PETITE CUISINE DE MEHDI LA PETITE CUISINE DE MEHDI de Amine Adjina sera présenté en ouverture de la 12ème édition du Festival International du Film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz en première mondiale. À propos du film Quel meilleur film pour ouvrir le Festival d'une ville où on aime le cinéma et les bons...
Après LES BARONS en 2009, le 40e FIFF Namur s’ouvrira avec LES BARONNES en première mondiale !
La 40e édition du Festival International du Festival Francophone de Namur s’ouvrira le vendredi 3 octobre prochain avec la projection du film tant attendu Les Baronnes de Mokhtaria Badaoui et Nabil Ben Yadir, en première mondiale. En 2009, le FIFF Namur présentait Les Barons en ouverture de sa 24e édition. Premier long métrage du réalisateur belge Nabil Ben Yadir, il avait créé l’&ea...
Films d’ouverture, de clôture et Grande Nuit : découvrez les premiers titres de la 54e édition du FNC!
Space Cadet de Kid Koala ouvrira le festival tandis que Le Train de Marie Brassard sera présenté en clôture. Notre traditionnelle nuit blanche sera consacrée à Twin Peaks! SPACE CADET, réalisé par Kid Koala FILM D'OUVERTURE DE LA 54e&nbs...
Le programme du Festival du Cinéma Chrétien de Bayonne, 7ème édition du 17 au 23 septembre
Le Festival du Cinéma Chrétien de Bayonne 2025 se déroule du mercredi 17 au mardi 23 septembre 2025 au CGR de Bayonne avec 8 films à l'affiche : "Icône", "Envole-moi", "La Servante", "Le Roi des rois", "À bicyclette !", "L'Espion de Dieu", "Sacré-Coeur", "Une Histoire vraie". Site internet : https://www.festivalcinemachretien.com/ Réservations : htt...
Le PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW est de retour pour une nouvelle édition les 25 et 26 octobre 2025 au Palais des Congrès de Paris
PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW 2025 : La grande fête des innovations technologiques dans l’univers du son, de la musique, de l’image et de la scène revient les 25 et 26 octobre à Paris ! Ce rendez-vous incontournable, N°1 en Europe, permet à tous les amoureux du son et de l’image de découvrir les de...
Deauville Industry Encounters Le nouveau volet professionnel du Festival
« Notre ambition est de faire de Deauville un véritable hub stratégique et un incubateur de projets, réunissant professionnels français et américains qui viendront partager leurs spécificités, leurs atouts et leurs meilleures pratiques, afin d’encourager les synergies créatives franco-américaines et penser ensemble l’avenir du cinéma. » Aude Hesbert, Directrice du Festival Depuis l...
