Photo : Leila Naghdipari, Jafar Panahi, Majid Berzegar
“Jafar Panahi” the acclaimed Iranian director, published a video in support of the release of “Leila Naghdipari”, the costume and set designer of the movie “Three Faces”.
According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, “Jafar Panahi” announced in a statement that “Leila Naghdipari” was arrested on the anniversary ...
We stand behind Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland (photo by Jacek Poremba)
We are stunned by the current personal hostility and threats from the Polish Minister of Justice, Mr Zbigniew Ziobro, against the President of the European Film Academy, the highly acclaimed filmmaker Agnieszka Holland, at a high political level because of her film ZIELONCA GRANICA (THE GREEN BORDER). Agni...
The Ukrainian Film Academy expresses its support for Polish director Agnieszka Holland in response to criticism of her film Green Border (Zielona granica) which has gone beyond the bounds of cinematic discussion and taken on the appearance of sharp attacks on the director, accusations of propaganda, and even threats of physical violence. This could lead to a lawsuit by the victim.
Agnieszka Holland (photo by Jacek Poremba)
As with any creator, a film director has the right to raise imp...
Don't miss the Festival's curated screenings by female filmmakers, and our Panel discussion: "Unstoppable Women" *
This panel highlights women filmmakers who are breaking stereotypes and making a unique impact in the film and entertainment industry.
Panel Moderated by Sandra Maas, Board President of the Women's Museum of California.
This event is presented in conjunction with Mind|Body|Soul Magazine.
Watch these films and join us in the Fe...
We're thrilled to announce that Geoff Daniels will join us as the next Executive Director of Jackson Wild. Daniels, who has been a leader in the film and television industry for over 20 years, joins Jackson Wild in its 32nd year of programming.
Daniels will lead Jackson Wild's year-round programming and will be responsible for guiding the organization's overall vision and strategy. Shaping the organization's presence globally and locally, Daniels will lea...
Baz Lurhmann, Photo credit Hugh Stewart
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF), today announced internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, Moulin Rouge!) will preside over the Festival’s Red Sea: Features Competition Jury this year. The third edition of the festival will take place from 30 November – 9 December in Jeddah, nestled on the eastern shore of the Red Sea.
The legendary Academy Award® nominated au...
by Christina Zhu-Weaver, Chief Strategy and Fun Officer at Robosen Robotics
Amid the rapid advancements of artificial intelligence, a pivotal dialogue emerges, focused on the ethics and equity of AI development. At the heart of these discussions, one critical question often lingers in the shadows: should we provide rightful compensation to the writers and creators whose imaginative works form the foundation of AI system training?
AI for Humanity: Insights from Hollywood Writers
In a r...
This past summer at our annual Board Meeting in July, the Film Society welcomed to its board three new members: Philip Mercier, Michelle Vivian-Jemison, and Susan Kantrowitz.
Philip Mercier
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Lauren Haber Head of Documentary Amplify Pictures Credit - Lauren Volo
Emmy Award-winning studio Amplify Pictures has appointed veteran documentary producer Lauren Haber as Head of Documentary, it was announced today by Rachel Eggebeen, Amplify Pictures’ Chief Content Officer. Haber will be based in New York and will report to Eggebeen, who is based in Amsterdam and oversees Amplify Pictures’ scripted and unscripted content slate, which includes ...
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon will be the guest of honor of the 19th Lucca Film Festival, where she will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award on September 28. She will also participate in a masterclass, and a Puccini music concert on the 29th.
Prior to the concert, Ms. Sarandon will receive the Lucca Medal of Merit and the key of neighboring Correglia Antelminelli in honor of her Tuscan heritage.
LUCCA FILM FESTIVAL 2023
September 23 / October 1
19th edit...
Oscar winner Erik Messerschmidt, ASC to be honored in Mallorca
The festival’s Cinematography Focus, a new sidebar programme introduced last year, welcomes directors of photography from across the world to participate in panels, networking events, and screenings. As guest of honour this year, Messerschmidt will participate in events within the sidebar and the festival will screen the Oscar-winning drama Mank, showcasing his impressive and extensive body of work.
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Mark Tchelistcheff receives his best doc award from Devour Food Film Fest at their Berlinale party.
Mark Tchelistcheff Director / Producer of "André - The Voice of Wine" a documentary which took 7 years in the making won an award last october at Devour Festival but could not pick it at the closing award ceremony (as he had already left). Lia Rinaldo and Michael Howell, the fest organizers, brought his trophy all the way from Nova Scottia and handed it during the wonderfull Be...
Michael Howell told filmfestivals.com Bruno Chatelin how he went from actor, to renowned chef, then founder of the Devour Food Film Festival which matches all his passions.
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Mark Tchelistcheff receives his best doc award from Devour Food Film Fest at their Berlinale party. Mark Tchelistcheff Director / Producer of "André - The Voice of Wine" a documentary which took 7 years in the making won an award last october at Devour Festival but could not pick it at the closing award ceremony (as he had already left). Lia Rinaldo and Michael Howell, the fest organizers, brought his trophy all the way from Nova Scottia and handed it during the wonderfull Ber...
Andy Lau to receive special Tribute Award, Carolina Markowicz to receive TIFF Emerging Talent Award, Łukasz Žal to receive TIFF Variety Artisan Award
Photo credit: Courtesy of TIFF (Left)
Photo credit: Carlyle Routh (Centre)
Photo credit: Gotsia Karpiuk (Right)
TIFF is delighted to announce additional honourees who will be receiving a TIFF Tribute Award at this year&rsq...
Award-winning actor, writer, and director to attend Tribute Gala
Photo credit: Raul Romo
Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is delighted to announce that award-winning actor Colman Domingo will receive the TIFF Tribute Performer Award. This Award recognizes an overall body of exceptional work, and is one of seven awards being handed out at the fifth annual TIFF Tribute Awards gala, presented by Bulgari on Sunday, September 10, at Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
A prolific a...
The TIFF Rising Stars programme, now in its 13th year, shines as an invaluable talent development initiative
The Toronto International Film Festival® is excited to announce this year’s global cohort of Rising Stars for 2023. The TIFF Rising Stars programme features actors on the verge of making a large impact on the international stage and provides them with an exclusive opportunity to experience and engage in professional development and mentorship sessions and industry events that...
Photo credit: Riccardo Vimercati
Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is delighted to announce that Academy award–winning actor, women’s rights activist, and entrepreneur Patricia Arquette will receive the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award presented by Bulgari during the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. Arquette is the final honouree to be announced ahead of the 2023 TIFF Tribute Awards, taking place Sunday, September 10 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel,...
Award-winning actor will be honoured in Toronto on September 10, joining previously announced recipients to date: Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee, Andy Lau, Carolina Markowicz, Łukasz Żal, Colman Domingo, and Shawn Levy
Photo credit: CHANEL
Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is delighted to announce that award-winning actor Vicky Krieps will receive the TIFF Tribute Performer Award at the fifth annual Awards gala on Sunday, September 10, at Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Presented by Bulga...
This 16th edition of the Festival is shaping up very nicely, with a special visit from Terry Gilliam, the outstanding director who has succeeded like no other in combining imagination and social satire with frequently caustic humour. He will receive a lifetime achievement award and the Festival will present a retrospective of his work. Gilliam will also take part in a master class and, as a first this year, we have given him carte blanche to choose two films, which will close the first weekend...
After announcing the premiere of the new Miyazaki film, the presence of Wes Anderson and J.A. Bayona, and unveiling the posters paying tribute to Nastassja Kinski and Marisa Paredes, here's a new guest of Lumière 2023!
Alexander Payne is a major figure of American independent cinema. After making his mark with his first film Citizen Ruth (1996), followed by the satirical comedy, Election (1999) and received acclaim for the poignant About Schmidt (2002)...
Film strategy consultant and former Director of the Georgian National Film Center set to head IFFR’s film fund
Tamara Tatishvili by Elene Mikaberidze
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has appointed Tamara Tatishvili as the new Head of the Hubert Bals Fund (HBF), the festival’s global film fund. Tatishvili has extensive experience across many areas of the international film industry as a strategy consultant, leader, p...
Dogman is a 2023 English-language French action drama film written and directed by Luc Besson and starring Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham, John Charles Aguilar and Grace Palma. Set in New Jersey, it depicts a man who was abused by his father and loves dogs.
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Wang Bing is Guest of Honor at IDFA 2023 and Peter Greenaway receives IDFA's Lifetime Achievement Award
Renowned and celebrated filmmaker Wang Bing is this year’s Guest of Honor at IDFA, which holds its 36th edition from November 8 to 19, 2023 in Amsterdam. IDFA is also honoring filmmaker and artist Peter Greenaway with a Lifetime Achievement Award, a selective retrospective and an extensive Talk. Three focus programs will take an in-depth look at themes including reality vs. ...
Wes Anderson, Edward Berger and Philippe Falardeau, Liliana Cavani, Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz, Francesca Lo Schiavo and Dante Ferretti, Nicolas Winding Refn
From Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 4, celebrities from the world of film will be the focus of a series of masterclasses and conversations at the 80th Venice International Film Festival (August 30 – September 9) of the Biennale di Venezia. They will be held in the Conference Room of the Palazzo del Cas...
