The Festival Beat N°1155 Berlinale /EFM and Fantasporto in focus
THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995 - FINALIZING OUR NEW SITE - COMING OUT SOON
BEST OF LUCK ON THE CIRCUIT
We are working hard fine tuning THE 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 professionals with over 120 000 articles and counting. In the meantime we are busy maintaining the old site and offering unique visibility and promotion in our temp dailies to film and festivals pros.
EMAIL ME FOR PROMOTION AND FESTIVAL MARKETING HELP Bruno Chatelin
FOLLOW US :
We cover over 15 000 festivals worldwide and proudly share our knowledge of the Festival circuit with our community, we trust our audience will ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE even more once the new platform is up and running : stay tuned!. In case you missed any of these 1100+ newsletters ... you can find them all here.
> BERLIN IN FOCUS
NEW IMAGES FOR KARIM AÏNOUZ’S ‘ROSEBUSH PRUNING’ AHEAD OF ITS BERLINALE PREMIERE IN COMPETITION • Feb 15, 2026 at 12:58 AM
by Berlin
Starring:Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya with Tracy Letts and Elle Fanning and Pamela AndersonDirected by:Karim AїnouzProduced by: Viola Fügen, Michael Weber (The...
First look photo from Atlas King starring UFC champion Michael Bisping, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sarah Wayne Callies. • Feb 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
by Berlin
We are sharing the first look photo from Highland Film Group’s upcoming gritty action crime thriller Atlas King starring UFC champion Michael Bisping, Academy-Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sarah...
LAND INVADERS Confronts Colonial History in Berlin with Electrifying Launch, First Video Game Ever Presented in Berlinale Forum Expanded • Feb 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM
by Berlin
Land Invaders, the experimental 8-bit video game by Anishinaabe Algonquin creator Cass Gardiner and designer Juan Mateo Menendez, premiered to a packed and energized opening night at Betonhalle @...
VIDEO Berlinale International competition Jury at work! • Feb 13, 2026 at 05:44 PM
by Berlin
The Jury presentation on press conference, opening Berlinale! Can films change the world, hear what Wim Wenders and Tricia Tuttle have to say!Photos Laurent Hou Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Ewa...
VIDEO Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle presentation of the 2026 Competition, Perspectives, and full programme! • Feb 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
by Berlin
Since April 2024 the creative direction and management of the Berlin International Film Festival have been the responsibility of Tricia Tuttle.Tricia Tuttle has over 25 years of experience in film...
VIDEO Honorary Golden Bear for Michelle Yeoh | Press Conference | Berlinale 2026 • Feb 13, 2026 at 06:09 PM
by Berlin
Entertainment Finance Forum kicks off • Feb 13, 2026 at 09:51 AM
by Berlin
Winston Baker's Entertainment Finance Forum Berlin returns with a sharp focus on the forces reshaping global entertainment: Evolving Finance Models, International Partnerships, Platform Strategies,...
The 76th Berlinale opened • Feb 12, 2026 at 08:34 PM
by Berlin
On February 12, the start of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival will be celebrated at the Berlinale Palast. Festival Director Tricia Tuttle and Jury President Wim Wenders will kick off the...
Entertainment Finance Forum this friday with the Director of Pieces of a Woman, At the Sea • Feb 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM
by Berlin
Hear from Carol, The Gentlemen, The Holdovers, Eden & more! Click Here
Highlights from the new EFM Animation Days (12 - 14 Feb, 2026) • Feb 09, 2026 at 05:12 PM
by Berlin
The EFM Animation Days are a new industry platform within the European Film Market, strengthening the visibility of a sector in which Europe excels. The programme brings together producers,...
Indigenous Cinema Alliance @ EFM 2026; Presence in Berlin led by official Berlinale Panorama selection, Sámi musical drama Árru • Feb 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
by Berlin
L to R, Johannes Vang, Brooke Collard, Elle Sofe Sara, Cass Gardiner, Luzbeidy Monterrosa Atencio, Gail Maurice The Indigenous Cinema Alliance (ICA) will make its mark at the 2026 EFM and...
Feminist communities come face to face at the Berlinale annual industry meeting highlighting this year the Herat International Women’s Film Festival • Feb 09, 2026 at 06:58 PM
by Berlin
The Connection: Women’s Film Festivals Now Spotlight on: Herat International Women’s Film Festival17 February 2026: IFFF Dortmund+Köln Industry Meeting during Berlinale Women’s film festivals have...
Stuart Ford Fireside Chat Reveal • Feb 09, 2026 at 06:58 PM
by Berlin
1 Week till Berlin! More DetailsClick for Speaker Bios & Details
Stars expected on the Berlinale Red Carpet • Feb 06, 2026 at 10:42 PM
by Berlin
The Festival Programme is OnlineThe Festival Programme is Online! Festival planning can start: The 2026 Berlinale schedule is set. Details for premieres, press screenings and press conferences are...
Berlinale Talks highlights • Feb 06, 2026 at 10:35 PM
by Berlin
Talks and Special Events at the Berlinale to Include Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh, Chloé Zhao, Edwin, Hanna Bergholm, Douglas Gordon, Sam Pollard, Max Richter, Hiam Abbass, Eskil Vogt, Daniel Blumberg,...
No Good Men Opens the 76th Berlin International Film Festival • Jan 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM
by Berlin
The Berlinale 2026 kicks off with the world premiere of No Good Men, the third feature film by award-winning Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat. No Good Men will open the festival on February 12, 2026...
> FANTASPORTO IN FOCUS
FOCUS ON MULTI-AWARD WINNING NORWEGIAN CINEMA IN FANTASPORTO • Feb 14, 2026 at 03:00 PM
by Fantasporto
When Fantasporto introduced Korean and New Zealand cinema many years ago, few couldhave imagined that the former would reach the Oscars and the latter would produce a talentlike Peter Jackson,...
VIDEO Fantasporto Fantastic Competition • Feb 14, 2026 at 01:59 PM
by Fantasporto
46º FantasportoSecções Oficiais 2026Comprar Bilhete Cinema Fantástico Cinema Fantástico | Longas-Metragens Semana dos Realizadores Cinema Fantástico | Curtas-Metragens
by Fantasporto
FANTASFORUM/SPECIAL PROGRAM 2026EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM OF FANTASPORTO 2026MEETINGS / DEBATES / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES / BOOK PRESENTATIONS THE MOVIE TALKSSpecifically dedicated to film...
What to expect from the 46th edition of Fantasporto festival • Feb 02, 2026 at 11:16 PM
by Fantasporto
Following the path that led Fantasporto to international recognition, in 2026....73 countries submitted films for selection. From all continents, short and feature films arrived that well illustrate...
46th Fantasporto Highlights • Feb 07, 2026 at 12:02 AM
by Fantasporto
THE RETURN OF SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA, THE MAINTENANCE OF THE INCREASINGLY REMARKABLE CINEMA OF THE EASTERN REGION AND THE COLD OF NORWAYThe 46th edition of Fantasporto – Porto International Film...
> PEOPLE IN FOCUS
They started at the Krakow Film Festival! • Feb 13, 2026 at 01:13 PM
by Editor
What connects Radu Jude, Andrea Arnold, Agnieszka Smoczyńska, Ruben Östlund, Magnus von Horn, and Kornél Mundruczó? “Masters in Shorts” is a new section of the Krakow Film Festival that directs...
Interview with Spanish Actor David Yaque for "Ese no soy yo" (2025) @ BIFF • Feb 03, 2026 at 08:01 PM
After the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I interviewed Spanish actor David Yaque. Yaque is known for "Sunset Glory: Doolittle's Heroes (2017), "Love Kills" (2017) and "North Beach"....
Interview With Writer Director Tomer Almagor for Psychological Horror "Klifhaus" (2026) • Feb 03, 2026 at 07:40 PM
After the 2025 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), I interviewed writer-director Tomer Almagor. We spoke at length about his illustrious career as an independent filmmaker, and his latest...
VIDEO 'My relationship with death remains the same. I am strongly against it': Woody Allen
> INDIA IN FOCUS with SIRAJ SYED
Nagabandham-The Secret Treasure, Teaser: An ancient treasure, the Himalayas, crocodiles, snakes, one greedy villain, one superhero • Feb 14, 2026 at 01:05 PM
by Siraj Syed
Nagabandham-The Secret Treasure, Teaser: An ancient treasure, the Himalayas, crocodiles, snakes, one greedy villain, one superheroAdd to the above: deadly weapons, both archaic and modern, bows...
Dinesh Lakhanpal, maker of highly impactful Docs, on variegated subjects, is a humble, helpful, hospitable person • Feb 14, 2026 at 07:25 AM
by Siraj Syed
Dinesh Lakhanpal, maker of highly impactful Docs, on variegated subjects, is a humble, helpful, hospitable personLast Saturday, 07 February, film-maker and, more importantly, friend, Dinesh...
Paro PInaki Ki Kahani, Review • Feb 07, 2026 at 05:52 PM
by Siraj Syed
Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani, Review: Laudable subject, deplorable filmConsider this possible scenario: A writer-director approaches a prospective film producer with the following subject. “A small town...
> FESTIVALS IN FOCUS
FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL 28: THE NEW POSTER IS HERE! • Feb 13, 2026 at 01:15 PM
by Editor
An illustration by American Andy Rementer.Keyword: multitude. Press release for 13 February 2026 For immediate publication/release UDINE – Sure, of course, the films. And of course, yes, the...
IFFR closes its 55th edition celebrating an uptick in new, younger audiences and industry attendees • Feb 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
IFFR has wrapped its 55th edition, achieving over 286,000 in annual attendance and welcoming a 20% increase in audiences aged between 20 and 30, with half the festival audience now under 40. IFFR...
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,...
New Media Film Festival Strengthens Transparency with Verified Creator Reviews as 2026 Submissions Open • Feb 08, 2026 at 01:37 PM
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/media-film-festival-r-strengthens-165200… – New Media Film Festival® has launched a new system for verified creator reviews and authenticated testimonials,...
New Media Film Festival® Sets Early Lineup For 17th Edition; Hybrid Event Returns June 3–4 • Feb 08, 2026 at 01:36 PM
The New Media Film Festival®, the Los Angeles event focused on the intersection of storytelling and emerging technology, has unveiled the early lineup for its 17th annual edition, taking place June...
GASLIT: AN EXPLOSIVE DOCUMENTARY : Interview with the director! • Feb 08, 2026 at 07:59 PM
GASLIT 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival Featuring and executive produced by Jane Fonda, ‘GASLIT’ (www.gaslitdoc.com ) is a “tour de force” documentary directed by the maverick filmmaker, Katie...
Hamburg based Afghan filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat opens with her new film "No Good Men" the 76th Berlin International Film Festival • Feb 04, 2026 at 08:46 AM
Anwar Hashimi and Shahrbanoo Sadat herself star in "No Good Men"The Berlinale 2026 kicks off with the world premiere of No Good Men, the third feature film by award-winning Afghan director Shahrbanoo...
> FILMS IN FOCUSDid you watch MELANIA, what did you think? by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent Unless you see a film, you can’t have an opinion, right? So in the Brett Rather-directed documentary MELANIA from Amazon MGM Studios, about 20 days on the way to becoming FLOTUS for a second time, First Lady Melania Trump’s heels can be heard as a lonely echo in the frequently empty halls of power. Or, you can listen to Ravel’s “Bolero” soundtrack embedded behind the footage as a quiet march to a thundering echo th...
DISCLOSURE DAY, June 12:, Are You Ready? • Feb 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor have been cast with the task to shoulder Steven Spielberg’s return to his alien obsession in DISCLOSURE DAY, from...
Sinners Clears the Room at Oscar 98th Noms • Feb 14, 2026 at 04:57 PM
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles CorrespondentYou know The Academy is firing on all cylinders when they tap Sinners for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and many more, for a total of 16...
The HOUSEMAID Comes for you: Get Ready! • Feb 14, 2026 at 04:55 PM
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles CorrespondentMamma Mia's Amanda Seyfreid is back, in sinister mode this time, with Sydney Sweeney in THE HOUSEMAID, opening wide Friday, Dec. 19. Based on the...
They started at the Krakow Film Festival! • Feb 13, 2026 at 01:13 PM
by Editor
What connects Radu Jude, Andrea Arnold, Agnieszka Smoczyńska, Ruben Östlund, Magnus von Horn, and Kornél Mundruczó? “Masters in Shorts” is a new section of the Krakow Film Festival that directs...
Bone Keeper | Watch Trailer for Howard J. Ford's Monster Horror • Feb 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
by Editor
Howard J. Ford's Monster Horror Set For World Premiere At FrightFest Glasgow Screening to a Sold-Out FrightFest Glasgow on 6th March and available on Digital Download from 6th April"Full-on...
VIDEO Antoine fuqua on "Michael" • Feb 11, 2026 at 11:59 AM
by Editor
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing...
VIDEO Believe in the Hail Mary? • Feb 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM
by Editor
...In the dark no one hears you... have fun with new friends: enjoy the trip! Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who...
Award-winning Filmmaker Christina Rose Set to Wrap Up Production on The Lost Voice, a Documentary About Pola Brückner, the Amazon’s First Female Filmmaker • Feb 10, 2026 at 06:07 AM
MirrorWater Entertainment (MWE) is finalizing production on The Lost Voice, the much-anticipated documentary about the first woman believed to have ever filmed in the Amazon. The story follows...
> PARTNERS FESTIVALS
The New Media Film Festival®
June 4 – 5, 2026
March 6 LATE Deadline
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.
SUBMIT I Website I Profile on filmfestivals.com I Facebook I X I Email contact I
____________________________________________________
NYC Independent Film Festival
June 1 – 7, 2026
PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM
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.
SUBMIT I Website I Profile on filmfestivals.com I Facebook I Twitter I Email contact I
____________________________________________________
French Riviera Film Festival
Cannes : May 15 – 16, 2026
PARTNER FESTIVAL WITH FILMFESTIVALS.COM
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.
https://filmfreeway.com/FrenchRivieraFilmFestival
The Cannes awards highlights video
SUBMIT I Website I Profile on filmfestivals.com I Email contact
____________________________________________________
WATCH OUR EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE & FEST AMBIANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT
> YOUTUBE FEST CIRCUIT CHANNEL > FESTIVAL DIRECTORS INTERVIEWED
> FESTIVAL TRAILERS PARK > SUNDANCE CHANNEL
> THE CANNES CHANNEL > AFM CHANNEL
> BRUNO CHATELIN INTERVIEWED > TUTORIALS FOR FILMFESTIVALS.COM
> "THE BEST FOR FESTS :
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
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
> AWARDS WATCH ...
2026 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNING FILMS ANNOUNCED • Feb 15, 2026 at 12:09 AM
We are excited to announce the award-winning films for the 41st edition. Awards were presented at a ceremony this morning hosted by El Encanto in Santa Barbara with Jury and Filmmakers in...
Walkable OSCARS® SEASON at the Academy Museum • Feb 14, 2026 at 04:59 PM
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles CorrespondentWonder if Toto ever chewed on Dorothy's red shoes on the way to Oz? The Academy Museum in LA has all the answers. And you're officially invited!LOS...
Sinners Clears the Room at Oscar 98th Noms • Feb 14, 2026 at 04:57 PM
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles CorrespondentYou know The Academy is firing on all cylinders when they tap Sinners for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and many more, for a total of 16...
IFFR closes its 55th edition celebrating an uptick in new, younger audiences and industry attendees • Feb 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
IFFR has wrapped its 55th edition, achieving over 286,000 in annual attendance and welcoming a 20% increase in audiences aged between 20 and 30, with half the festival audience now under 40. IFFR...
IFFR Pro Awards presented to projects across CineMart, Darkroom, Lightroom and Safe Harbour • Feb 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The winners of the IFFR Pro Awards were announced for 2026 in a ceremony held at ‘de Doelen’ on Wednesday 4 February. The IFFR Pro Awards celebrate outstanding projects from the CineMart, Darkroom,...
Palm Springs International Film Society NEW DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES festival award winners • Feb 09, 2026 at 08:43 PM
by Editor
Dear Fellow Film Lovers, As we reflect on another outstanding January Film Festival, I’m filled with pride and gratitude. While I am new to my role with the Palm Springs International Film Society,...
VIDEO Santa Barbara SBIFF 2026 - Virtuosos Award (Full Show) • Feb 09, 2026 at 08:28 PM
Sunday, February 8 - 8:00 PM - Arlington Theatre Presented by Nora McNeely Hurley Foundation Honoring Jacob Elordi (FRANKENSTEIN), Chase Infiniti (ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas...
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 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...
> NEWS IN FRENCH
PALMARES DU 32E FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES CINEMAS D'ASIE DE VESOUL (DU 27 JANVIER AU 3 FEVRIER 2026) • fév 06, 2026 at 09:01 PM
par Editor
CYCLO D'OR D'HONNEUR (offert par Communauté d'agglomération et la ville de Vesoul) à Wang Bing réalisateur (Chine). CYCLO D'OR(offert par le Conseil Régional de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)Jury...
Cinéma francophone indépendant : Quand la diffusion se ferme, le public ouvre la porte • fév 06, 2026 at 08:56 PM
par Editor
Le cas Mitrani, ou la démonstration involontaire que le problème n’est pas le public, mais le systèmeLe cinéma francophone indépendant produit aujourd’hui une multitude d’œuvres ambitieuses, souvent...
EducationalIndépendantD-CinemaNewsJ'aimePartagerVoir plus3 vues
Prix AFC - les gagnants sont... • fév 04, 2026 at 01:29 PM
par Editor
LONG-MÉTRAGE DE FICTION : ● Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC pour Sinners de Ryan Coogler SÉRIE (épisode ou mini-série) :●Jacques Jouffret, ASC pour American Primeval - Saison 1, Episode 1, de Peter...
