20th MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE WORK IN PROGRESS PLATFORM AND SHORT FILM WORKSHOP SELECTION ANNOUNCED 20th Meetings on the Bridge 15-17 April 2025 Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) as part of the Istanbul Film Festival, the Meetings on the Bridge co-production platform connects producers, directors, and screenwriters from Türkiye with international film professionals. The 20th Meetings on the Bridge, supported by Anadolu Efes as the main sponsor, will fe...
Hope Studios' Fredrik Wikström Nicastro & Robin Sharma European film studio Hope Studios, led by veteran producer Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, is setting up a feature adaptation of Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, the internationally bestselling book about a life-changing journey, filled with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to live life to the full and discover lasting ...
The 2025 TV & Film Awards honors the rich diversity of content created by global storytellers on all viewing platforms, engaging audiences around the world. With a history of awarding creative excellence and innovation across all genres, the competition consistently leads the way in embracing industry advancements and global trends.
“We are thrilled to announce the debut of seven new categories: Anthology Entertainment Series, Anthology Entertainment Special, Multi-Platform Promotion, Sports Anchor/Analyst, Sports Anthology, Sports Studio Show, and Streaming Anthology. They join the existing Social Justice categories across all genres and platforms, as well multiple Journalism and Entertainment categories,” said Rose Anderson, Executive Vice President & Executive Director, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. “Along with stories that show how individual actions can change the world and the ability of the human spirit to triumph over adversity, today’s storytellers are finding new ways to keep viewers informed, entertained, and engaged in our ever-changing and interconnected world.”
View the TV & Film Awards comprehensive roster of categories.
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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 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
We look forward to viewing your film /project!
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May 16-17, 2025
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February 15, 2025 / Regular Deadline
March 16, 2025 / Late Deadline
April 11, 2025 / Extended Deadline
The 7th 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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'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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Another big step towards expanding the Festival's international image WORLD PREMIERES WIN FANTASPORTO 2025 DOLLHOUSE IS THE GRAND PRIZE This year, the four juries of the 45th edition of the OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL- FANTASPORTO have given us a truly astonishing list of winners, which only goes to show the quality of the event's program, with the awards distributed among a wide variety of films. Asian and North American cinem...
The 2025 HKIFF Industry Project Market concluded today by awarding 24 cash and in-kind prizes worth over US$250,000 to outstanding projects of diverse interests and genres. In anticipation of its 50th anniversary, the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society and Metamedia announced the launching of the Asian Short Film Fund, a joint effort in providing support to more Asian filmmakers. Submissions will open in May. Stay tuned. ...
Congratulations to the Rockie Awards International Program Competition nominees We are pleased to announce 152 incredible programs, representing 22 countries and selected from entries submitted from 45 countries, are vying for this year's top honours across 30 categories in BANFF's flagship competition recognizing excellence in global screen content. Screen clips from all nominated shows HERE and meet the nominees at the Banff World Media Festival this June....
February 28 - March 16, 2025: And the winners are... You came. You watched. You voted. The results are finally in: please join us in congratulating the 2025 New York International Children’s Film Festival Award Winners! Cue the confetti! Audience Awards Audience Awards are determined by the votes of audience members within specific age ranges ...
BERGAMO FILM MEETING International Film Festival 43rd edition, March 8 - 16, 2025 43rd EDITION – THE WINNERS Gina - Ulrike Kofler Gina by Ulrike Kofler (Austria, 2024) is the winner of the main competition Mostra Concorso of the 43nd edition of Bergamo Film Meeting. Chosen by the audience, the film will receive the Bergamo Film Meeting Prize, worth 5,000 €. The international jury, composed of Dániel Hev&eacu...
Sur l’affiche de cette 64e Semaine de la Critique, l’une des héroïnes des Reines du drame lève une main vers le ciel, en un geste de défi et d’invitation à l’extase. Vibrant hommage au spectacle sous toutes ses formes, le film d’Alexis Langlois est une déclaration d’amour au cinéma, à la musique et à la fête. La jeune génération de cinéastes ...
Le Festival International du Film de Fribourg (FIFF) a ouvert sa 39e édition jeudi soir, avec une Cérémonie d’ouverture empruntant les codes du film d’enquête, mis à l’honneur cette année par la section Cinéma de genre : Meurtres et mystères. Les personnalités invitées à cette cérémonie (avancée d’un jour pour éviter la collusion avec la remise des Pr...
Le Prix Jacques Deray, créé par l'Institut Lumière en 2005, récompense chaque année un film français, entre policier, enquête et film noir, à l'image du cinéma de Jacques Deray. Cette année, le film de Daniel Auteuil est distingué pour son atmosphère intense, son implacable scénario et la force de l'interprétation de ses acteurs : Grégory Gadebois, Alice Belaï...
La huitième édition du festival des jeunes talents de la création cinématographique des Missions Locales a distingué 6 jeunes réalisateurs. Lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix le 13 mars au cinéma Olympia de Cannes, le jury du Vox Milo Festival qui sélectionne les meilleures créations audiovisuelles des jeunes accompagnés par les Missions locales a dévoilé les lauréats de l’&eacu...
Grand gagnant de cette soirée des Cesar : le film Emilia Pérez de Jacques Audiard a remporté les prix de la « meilleure adaptation » et de la « meilleure réalisation », « meilleur film de l'année ». Le cinéaste Costa-Gavras et l'actrice Julia Roberts ont reçu un « Cesar d'honneur » pour l'ensemble de leurs carrières.&n...
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