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The Bulletin Board ANNOUNCEMENTS / CALL FOR ENTRIES recommended by filmfestivals.com: BE ON IT!       Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival September 2 – 7, 2025 July 1, 2025: Regular Deadline July 15, 2025: Late Deadline The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is consistently recognized as one o...

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Highlights and winners of the 42 Munich Film Festival

The Munich International Film Festival rather known as FIlmfest Munich fulfilled all expectations. International stars like Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard and American actress Gilian Anderson came to the Bavarian capital in order to receive the CineMerrit Award aswell as local heroes like comedian Helge Schneider, who received the award for his entire carriere and presented his new film after the award ceremony.  Between June 27 and July 6, 2025, the festival recorded more than 91,000 a...

The Festival Beat Special edition 1133

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995     We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google even existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles and counting. In the meantime we are busy maintaining the old site and offering unique...

59th KVIFF Honors Stellan Skarsgård, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard

  STELLAN SKARSGÅRD TO RECEIVE THE CRYSTAL GLOBE FOR OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION TO WORLD CINEMA AT KVIFF   Swedish film and theater actor Stellan Skarsgård, recipient of a Golden Globe award, will return to Karlovy Vary for the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where he will be presented the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema.   Skarsgård will personally present his ne...

Karlovy Vary IFF Unveils Official Selection and Juries of the 59th Edition

"The 59th Karlovy Vary IFF’s Official Selection offers an exciting display of the diversity of contemporary arthouse cinema. Answering exclusively to their artistic integrity, the filmmakers who have accepted the invitation to premiere their brand new works in Karlovy Vary fearlessly protect the right to challenge expectations, to disrupt stereotypes and to win over hearts and minds with equal intensity. Disregarding budgetary constraints, these filmmakers from countries such ...

Audiences enfused at the Munich International Film Festival

Glamour, goose bumps, and grand emotions: Matthias Schweighöfer and Christoph Maria Herbst thrill audiences at the Munich International Film Festival    Camera flashes lit up the Isar Carpet at the 42nd Munich International Film Festival as Matthias Schweighöfer and Christoph Maria Herbst met excited fans at the world premieres of their latest productions. Introduced to full houses by these popular German actors, these two films are worlds apart, yet are equally ...

Revelation '25 Off and Running

  “After a cracking Opening Night, we’re busting out films, talks, workshops, and all manner of activity across Perth and Fremantle - and we can’t wait to hear what you think!" - Richard Sowada, Festival Director Opening Night was a Blast - and Here’s Some Pics to Prove it! ...

Cinematic magnificence: Halftime at the 42nd Munich International Film Festival

Hollywood comes to the Isar: halfway through its run, the Munich International Film Festival is thrilling audiences with big names, high-profile premieres, and the ultimate summery vibe. Since its start last Friday, more than 99 films have been screened at twelve venues across the city — and the rest of the program will be just as stellar up until the grand final day of the festival on Sunday.  Gillian Anderson, Stellan Skarsgård, and Paula Beer celebrate their films on th...

From Satire to Sci-Fi: Ottawa Animation Festival Unveils Series Lineup

The Ottawa International Animation Festival continues the rollout of its 2025 Official Selections with the announcement of the seven animated works in the Animated Series Competition.‌ ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌  ...

The Festival Beat Special edition 1132

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995     We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google even existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles and counting. In the meantime we are busy maintaining the old site and offering unique...

International Festival of Creativity - celebrating the Final Lions

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The Cannes current edition which just ended a week ago, taking place 16-20 of June announced the Lions for Film, Dan Wieden Titanium, Glass: The Lion for Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Grand Prix for Good and Special Awards France and the USA win two Grands Prix each. Brazil and New Zealand each win one 20 June 2025 - As the 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity comes to a close, the final Awards Show honoured the winners of Film, Titanium, Glass: The Lion for Change, ...

CineMerit Award for Stellan Skarsgård: 42nd Munich International Film Festival to honor the Swedish actor

Stellan Skarsgård will be honored at the Munich International Film Festival for his achievements in the cinematic art. Stellan Skarsgard is a versatile actor, in Cannes I met him at the film reception on the Arte Boat, his latest film was coproduced by Arte. The picture was taken while I was not yet aware of his presence, I recognized him only on the way out and congratulated him on the spot for his outstanding performance. And only later Inrealised that he was in the background , yes he...

The Festival Beat Special edition 1131

  THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995     I take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes for a successful year on the festival circuit. We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some ...

The Waco Independent Film Festival announces 2025 Film Lineup and Schedule

    The Waco Independent Film Festival will take place In-Theater - July 17-20/Online Encore July 20-26   Julia Barnett’s family favorite A Christmas in New Hope is the Opening Night U.S. Premiere presentation  and Chris Beier’s award-winning drama The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia is set for the Closing Night      A Christmas in New Hope, The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia   Waco, TX (June 14, 2025) – The Wac...

Submit now to the Window Rock Uranium Film Festival

  Call for entries! The Window Rock international Uranium Film Fest at the Navajo Nation Museum focuses on films about nuclear power, the nuclear industry, uranium mining, nuclear waste and nuclear weapons and their impacts. Films about victims and environmental consequences of the nuclear fuel chain from mining to atomic waste.   Indigenous filmmakers compete for the Klee Benally Earth Protector Award for Best Indigenous Filmmaker.  The „Klee Benally Earth Protector Aw...

Filmfest Munich - Nominations for the 2025 German Cinema New Talent Award

Nominations for the 2025 German Cinema New Talent Award   This year, the Munich International Film Festival will again present the German Cinema New Talent Award in four categories: directing, production, screenplay, and acting. These awards are among the most coveted among young German filmmakers, as a sponsorship award can help launch a promising career. This year, the jury is comprised of Liliane Amuat (actress), Erol Afşin (director and actor), and Jan-Ole Gerster (film directo...

Cannes International Cellphone Festival, with Honorary President Bruno Chatelin Filmfestivals.com founder

Karl Bardosh Cannes cellphone Festival founder with Petra Terzi and Bruno Chatelin       ...

The Festival Beat Special edition 1130

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995     I take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes for a successful year on the festival circuit. We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles a...

Mometu Announces Official Selections for 2025 Film Festival

Outstanding films recognized ahead of indie streamer’s third annual celebration of student cinema Independent streaming platform Mometu is making waves on the festival circuit with the announcement of its official selections for the 2025 Mometu College Film Festival. Now in its third year, the student-focused competition is quickly becoming a critical launching pad for young filmmakers, and a must-watch event for anyone tracking the future of cinema. With 82 entrants representing 38 sc...

2025 Telluride Film Festival Poster Revealed

Telluride Film Festival (August 29 – September 1, 2025) is proud to unveil its 2025 Festival poster, created by celebrated cartoonist and graphic novelist Daniel Clowes. Daniel Clowes is one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in contemporary graphic storytelling. Best known for his seminal comic-book series Eightball and the cult classic graphic novel Ghost World, Clowes has defined the landscape of alternative comics for over three decades. His body of wo...

Art, commerce and new rules of filmmaking - visionary filmmaker Brady Corbet speaks at Cannes Lions

I still remember his impressive debut film I watched in Venice. He made his feature directorial debut in 2015 with The Childhood of a Leader at the Venice Film Festival.  His second feature film, Vox Lux was hailed by critics after it premiered in competition at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, London Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival. His recent original feature The Brutalist recently won Brady Best Picture and Best Director at the Golden Globes.   Mag...

Cannes Lions Highlights - Joy is Rebellion - Reese Witherspoon inspires girls at Cannes Lions -Hello Sunshine

I'm very excited to announce American actress Reese Witherspoon speaking at Cannes Lions on Wednesday 18.06 at 12:45 pm at the Debussy Theatre about her new initiative empowering women, especially young women. Hello Sunshine is on a mission to change the narrative for women. Especially for girls and young women who don't feel represented by brands, their needs are not understood. For the first time, media visionary and founder Reese Witherspoon speaks about a new initiative and brand...

Coming up - Cannes Lions -Live your visions

Coming up - Cannes Lions -Live your visions The Cannes International Film Festival just finished, and now again only 3 weeks later Cannes is becoming once again the mekkha for talents from all over the world attending THE ultimate market for creativity - CANNES LIONS!   What to expect?   Certainly more buzz, more professionals, more future focused technologies and all major companies combining entertainment and software applications. Orginally a hub for the advert...
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