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The Festival Beat N°1170 Mumbai and Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues in Focus

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VIDEO Ambiance caniculaire à Biarritz pour les Nouvelles Vagues • Jun 27, 2026 at 03:48 PM

The Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES (June 23-28) : Jury and program

The Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES shines a light on youth and new generations through a program driven by their stories, perspectives, impulses and doubts, with a strong conviction:...

VIDEO The erosion of self Installation du collectif OBVIOUS, l'IA au cœur du Festival Nouvelles Vagues

VIDEO Interview Jérôme Pulis-Etchevers, Président, co-fondateur de Nouvelles Vagues

VIDEO Festival Nouvelles Vagues: Première mondiale de Shark Whisperer avec Ocean Ramsey

Vendredi au Festival Nouvelles Vagues

Jeudi au Festival Nouvelles Vagues

Au programme de Biarritz Film Festival Nouvelles Vagues 24 Juin

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The 79th edition of the festival May 12, 2026 – Sat, May 23, 2026
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Manuel Collas de la Roche avec Sharon Stone. (BWF Cannes @patrickhagot)"Our world is made of women and their children!"

A look back at Stage 32 International Film Festival Glasgow Party in Cannes ambiance

Martin Petrov welcoming words at the party with a spectacular setting.IFFG founder Martin Petrov with Stage32 Managing Director Amanda Toney.The FilmHedge Team Jon Gosier Mickey Vetter, Stephanie...

VIDEO A short presentation of Kering s mission Women in Motion with gala images background

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VIDEO meeting with International Film Festival Glasgow founder Martin Petrov in Cannes

Martin interviewed during one of his Cannes reception by Bruno Chatelin.Martin and I started working together a few years back when Martin joined Filmfestivals.com as a reporter on the key festivals...

VIDEO Cordillera Int Film Festival Director interviewed in Cannes

Bruno Chatelin met in Cannes with Emily Skyle-Golden Executive Director of CIFF (Reno Nevada Tahoe www.ciffNV.org), she shared on camera some important pieces of advice for filmmakers attending...

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Time to join the Wolf Submit to Tallinn Film Festival

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Greenpoint Film Festival Announces 2026 Official Lineup for Landmark 15th Anniversary Edition

The Greenpoint Film Festival (GFF) proudly unveils the official lineup for its 2026 edition, marking a milestone 15th edition dedicated to showcasing innovative filmmakers and compelling stories from...

GENERAMMA 2026 announces line up

The films of Marta Matute and Ángeles González- Sinde They are the main performers at the opening and closing ceremonies .GENERAMMA 2026 weaves alliances with key players in the industry audiovisual...

French Riviera Film Festival Awards and Ambiance during Cannes

The 9th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) recognizes and celebrates short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of France setting..

MIFF 2026, 8: PM of NFDC’s 3 good men and 1 good woman

MIFF 2026, 8: PM of NFDC’s 3 good men and 1 good womanThe National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) was set up by the Government of India in 1975, with the primary objective of planning,...

MIFF 2026, 7: To piB or not to piB, Part II

MIFF 2026, 7: To piB or not to piB, Part IIThe dates of IFFI have stabilised at 21-28 November, 9 days in total, including the inaugural day and the closing day. Prize money has been increased, so...

MIFF 2026, 6: To piB or not to piB, Part I

MIFF 2026, 6: To piB or not to piB, Part IIndia has an official government news agency, called the Press Information Bureau (PIB). I am sure other countries, too, have their own official news...

MIFF 2026, 5: Gala premières and special screenings

MIFF 2026, 5: Gala premières and special screeningsDay 1. Films: 3Little Big Dreams aka Sonam Aur Sona ke Sapne/India/2026/19 min/Hindi/Short fiction/Rakesh NairA fiction film on a real-life...

MIFF 2026, 4: What it means to be a media-person at MIFF

MIFF 2026, 4: What it means to be a media-person at MIFFTo attend MIFF, a layman has to get registered by paying Rs. 500. Students are allowed free entry, as are media-persons. Well, media-persons...

CEE Animation Delegation and Activities at MIFA Annecy 2026

As in previous years, CEE Animation is proud to lead a delegation of film professionals to Annecy MIFA 2026, hosted at the Creative Europe MEDIA stand. The delegation includes a dynamic group of producers actively seeking co-production opportunities and offering a wide array of professional services, supported by a diverse pool of talent from the region. Representatives of national film funds and industry associations are also present, ready to engage with international partners and foster new collaborations.

SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN CINEMA TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

33 films. Six cities. One month. In cinemas and online until 26 July. The South African Film Festival 2026 (SAFF 2026) is now underway, bringing a landmark program of contemporary South African...

The World's Biggest Animation Festival Returns to Annecy, June 21 to 27.

You may have had a taste of what's to come on the Croisette, but from June 21–27, Annecy will once again host the world's leading international event dedicated to animation. This year's edition will...

Mendocino Film Festival Sneak Preview of Coming Home was a success

The festival featured a sneak preview of Coming Home: From Shadowland to Spirit World, about a Kashia Pomo tribal elder seeking the return of coastal land, preceded by two short...

Hugo Weaving takes the stand in new ABC drama “The Great White” from See-Saw Films, a Mediawan Company

The ABC, Screen Australia and Screen NSW are thrilled to announce that production has commenced on The Great White. A six-part legal workplace drama with heart and humour, from Academy Award-winning...

Spectacular stills from the documentary IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY

IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY Director Biography - Susan Kucera

Susan Kucera and Academy Award winner, Jeff Bridges, team up for their 3rd Documentary Film together, In the Company of Wolves; An American Journey. This is Susan's 8th documentary film following...

In The Company of Wolves an American Journey Trailer

Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges narrates this stunning journey, following wolves and other animals as co-travelers through American history — from the shores of England to the birth of the New...

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IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY Documentary by Susan Kucera

1 hour 21 minutes USA, December 2025

Academy-Award winner, JEFF BRIDGES narrates this stunning journey, following wolves as co-travelers through American history — from the shores of England to the birth of the New Republic and ultimately the colonization of the vast, contested landscapes of the modern American West. A place where the ensemble doesn’t merely walk through history; they trot, lope, stampede, and migrate across it reminding us that the connection between the wild and the domesticated have always reflected a deeper story of who we are as a nation — and who we might yet become.

Susan Kucera and Academy Award winner, Jeff Bridges, team up for their 3rd Documentary Film together. This is Susan's 8th documentary film following award winning films such as, Living in the Future's Past, Hot Money, 12th Hour, For the Love of Tango, Wild Genius, Breath of Life and Trading on Thin Air. She spent her youth filming on the ice fields of the Athabasca Glacier and has a deep love of nature, cinematography, animals and the great outdoors.

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STAKEOUT by Riker Lynch USA 90 minutes April 26

Suspicious of his new girlfriend, Jon enlists his wannabe-detective best friend for a DIY stakeout - only to stumble on a dangerous secret that puts them in way over their heads.

Action, comedy romantic thriller by Riker Lynch Writer, Director, Producer

Produced by Billy Gould, Ross Lynch, Gordy De St. Jeor and Riker Lynch

Casting: Riker Lynch, Titus Makin, Bella Martinez, Samuel Del Real, Curt Mega, Sammy Ferrenbach,Bobby UKey, Kayden Muller-Janssen

Riker’s band is ready to perform in sync with festival screenings.

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Coming Home From Shadowland to Spiritworld

US April 2026 Documentaryby J.Mitchell Johnson & Daniel Golding

Coming Home: From Shadowland to Spiritworld is the story of a California native tribe’s surprisingly successful recovery of sacred land and their unique quest for reunification with descendants of tribal women taken to Russia at the end of that country’s brief colonial enterprise on the California coast.

Shot over a period of 14 years beginning in 2012 in a cinéma vérité style, Coming Home: From Shadowland to Spiritworld follows the story of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians as they undertake an extraordinary effort to reclaim their ancestral lands on the Sonoma Coast after 170 years of displacement. Interweaving the little-known history of Russian colonization in California with a modern story of negotiation, diplomacy, and ceremony, the film shows how land repatriation becomes a powerful act of cultural renewal. The Kashia tell their own story without a third-party narrator as they confront the legacy of historical trauma—including generational loss and the ongoing impacts of colonialism—the return to their sacred places like Metini and Danaka reveals how restoring land can help restore identity, resilience, and community.

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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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The New Media Film Festival 2026 Awards

Congratulations to the 2026 New Media Film Festival Award Winners. Find below the complete list of outstanding creators and winners.

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INTERVIEW WITH FILMMAKER STEPHEN ENLOE, VP OF 11TH HOUR PRODUCTIONS @ 2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR PRODUCER TENGAH NGUYEN ON HAAPI FEST @ 2026 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

While attending the Houston Film Commission brunch BBQ during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, I took the opportunity to interview young filmmaker Tengah Nguyen about her upcoming documentary about...

INTERVIEW WITH SPANISH ACTOR DAVID YAQUE FOR "ESE NO SOY YO" (2025) @ BIFF

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 PERUVIAN PRODUCER IVAN ORLIC •

I met Los Angeles based Peruvian-Croatian Producer Ivan Orlic after his work on the film Pelé: Birth of a Legend, produced alongside Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment. Ivan is also known for his...

Interview WIth Ed Rigg, Director Writer & CEO of New Film App RECDEK, Taking Indie Film Screenings By Storm

I met Writer Director Ed Rigg at Sundance in 2025 and attended his off the hook RECDEK party to promote his indie film app of the same name. We sat down at the Eleventh Hour lounge during 2026...

Interview With Director Alexei Barrionuevo for Explosive Documentary Film "Waiting for the Drop: Rise of the Superstar DJs" Out Now!

I met Writer-Director Alexei Barrionuevo in 2018 in Santa Barbara, California after the premiere of his film "Waiting for the Drop" during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. As a former...

Interview With Director Jeff Celentano on Indie Major Filmmaking @ Saint Augustine International Film Festival

While attending the boutique Saint Augustine International Film Festival, I met local resident director Jeff Celentano. We sat at his friend's Italian busy and beloved Italian restaurant Nonna's...

Interview with Writer Director Tomer Almagor for Psychological Horror Thriller "KLIFHAUS" (2026)

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...

Les prix Spéciaux d 'Annecy

Les prix spéciaux 2026 12 prix ont été remis lors de la Cérémonie de remise des prix spéciaux du Festival d'Annecy qui s'est déroulée ce vendredi à 17h00. Félicitations à tous les lauréats et un grand merci à nos partenaires !

VIDEO The erosion of self Installation du collectif OBVIOUS, l'IA au cœur du Festival Nouvelles Vagues

Interview de Hugo Caselles-Dupré par Bruno Chatelin pendant l'inauguration de l'installation du collectif OBVIOUS à la Gare du Midi dans le cadre du Festival Nouvelles Vagues de Biarritz.Cette année,...

VIDEO Interview Jérôme Pulis-Etchevers, Président, co-fondateur de Nouvelles Vagues

Jérôme Pulis-Etchevers Président de Nouvelles Vagues à Biarritz., entouré des deux créateurs de l'œuvre inaugurée à la Gare du Midi.

VIDEO Festival Nouvelles Vagues: Première mondiale de Shark Whisperer avec Ocean Ramsey

Superbe documentaire de 90 minutes de James Reed a qui l on doit "La sagesse de la pieuvre". Ocean Ramsey vit à Hawaii, elle est océanographe, influenceuse, activiste pour la protection des dauphins...

VIDEO Ambiance caniculaire à Biarritz pour les Nouvelles Vagues

Vendredi au Festival Nouvelles Vagues

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Jeudi au Festival Nouvelles Vagues

PROGRAMME DU 25 JUINFOCUS SUR : LE TRIANGLE D'OR de Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz 10h30 au ROYAL 1 GAZTERIA - ISABELLE HUPPERT présente The Last Picture Show // 14h00 au ROYAL 1COMPÉTITION - TEENAGE SEX &...

Au programme de Biarritz Film Festival Nouvelles Vagues 24 Juin

PROGRAMME DU 24 JUIN FOCUS SUR : GAZTERIA - XAVIER DOLAN présente Matthias & Maxime // 14h00 au Royal 1 TICKETS LES NOUVELLES VAGUES DU MONDE -STRANGE RIVER de Jaume Claret Muxart 14h30...

Virginie Efira recevra le Leopard Club Award au Locarno Film Festival 2026

Le Palmarès Action Enfance fait son cinéma 2026

Ce lundi soir, enfants, adolescents, étudiants et professionnels du 7ème art se sont réunis le temps d’une soirée au Grand Rex pour assister à la projection exceptionnelle des 15 courts-métrages...

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