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The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (August 27 – September 6, 2025) has been awarded to the great German director Werner Herzog (Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu the Vampyre). The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, upon recommendation of the Artistic Director of the Festival, Alberto Barbera. Photo credit: Werner Herzog courtesy of Lena Herzog Werner Herzog, in a...
© Brigitte Lacombe On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, 14 years after he Presided over the Jury in 2011. There are faces that stand in for the 7th Art, and lines of dialogue that leave an indelible mark on cinephilia. With his interiorized style, which surfaces in a gentle smile or a harsh gaze, Robert De...
American composer Philip Glass will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the film music concert Minimalism in Motion: Glass, Nyman and Beyond which will close Film Fest Gent’s Film Music Days 2025 and the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. While initially renowned for his work for opera and his symphonies, Glass has made an equally impressive contribution to film music, with a rich oeuvre of film scores that include Koyaanisqatsi, Mishima: A Life in Four C...
The annual Beverly Hills Film Festival® (BHFF) opened their 25th Anniversary on Tuesday April 1, 2025 with a full house and over 265 red carpet attendees, including filmmakers, cast & crews and special VIP guests. One was especially missed from tonight’s event. “It was a shock to find this out. We had just confirmed Val to attend the West Coast Premiere of American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective this past weekend,” shares Nino Simone, Foun...
Filmmakers Norm Coyne, Kate Kroll, and acclaimed actor Edward James Olmos have teamed up to bring Good to Be Seen to life—a powerful documentary about Battlestar Galactica star Michael Hogan’s remarkable journey back to the stage after a life-altering accident left him brain-injured, paralyzed, and partially blind. The inspiring story of actor and Battlestar Galactica star Michael Hogan is set to begin filming in 2025. The documentary chronicles his jo...
Six new works to premiere from 28 September This autumn, celebrated Scottish performer, artist, and fashion icon Tilda Swinton is developing the exhibition Tilda Swinton – Ongoing exclusively for Eye Filmmuseum. Collaborating with esteemed figures from film and art - whom she considers close friends - she is creating six new works for the show together with Luca Guadagnino, Joanna Hogg, Jim Jarmusch, Olivier Saillard, Tim Walker and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. She also present...
Norwegian actor/filmmaker Espen Alknes started his acting career doing stage performances in theaters, one of which includes the National Theater in Oslo. He has contributed to multiple TV series and films. He is known for “Stardust” (2020) and “What's on Your Mind?” (2014) and Camping in Paradise (2023). Can you speak about your background in acting first? ESPEN: I went to acting school in Oslo and have been working as an actor for about twenty ...
Brandon Lattman was born in San Diego, California on the 5th February 1992. In 2015 he moved to Los Angeles to study filmmaking at The New York Film Academy where he found an interest in cinematography. He also developed himself in other filmmaking areas such as directing, writing and editing. He is known for his work on The Waltz of the Monsters (2017), Repertoire of Memory (2016) and Methadone (2018). His latest film Trifole (2024) held its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Fi...
I met Björn just recently on March 23 at the closing party of Filmfest Bremen. The event took place at the Institut Français, film professionals where gathering and celebrating their films, discussions going on about upcoming projects and most surely about next festival to attend. And then I saw, no first I heard the piano, and looked for the guy who interrupted our so intellectual conversations. This is when I first acknowledge Björn. He was masterfully improvising on the pia...
Good bye Hunter rest in peace, it has been a very long and fun partnership and I have been very happy to serve as Advisory Board Member with you and your team! We sadly join all WorldFest friends bidding a fond farewell to its founding director Hunter Todd. Bruno Chatelin filmfestivals.com founder and team. ...
Norwegian actor/filmmaker Espen Alknes started his acting career doing stage performances in theaters, one of which includes the National Theater in Oslo. He has contributed to multiple TV series and films. He is known for “Stardust” (2020) and “What's on Your Mind?” (2014) and Camping in Paradise (2023). Can you speak about your background in acting first? ESPEN: I went to acting school in Oslo and have been working as an actor for about twenty ...
Brandon Lattman was born in San Diego, California on the 5th February 1992. In 2015 he moved to Los Angeles to study filmmaking at The New York Film Academy where he found an interest in cinematography. He also developed himself in other filmmaking areas such as directing, writing and editing. He is known for his work on The Waltz of the Monsters (2017), Repertoire of Memory (2016) and Methadone (2018). His latest film Trifole (2024) held its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Fi...
Director Gabriele Fabbro Named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the top 2022's screenwriters to watch, Gabriele Fabbro was born in 1996, in Milan, Italy. He's a film director with a BFA degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. Since 2011, he wrote, directed and produced over 30 productions including features, short films, music videos and commercials. Among his most recent works, he directed the music video "If You Run (2020)" for Josh Homme (Queens of the St...
Photo © Brigitte Lacombe On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, 14 years after he Presided over the Jury in 2011. There are faces that stand in for the 7th Art, and lines of dialogue that leave an indelible mark on cinephilia. With his interiorized style, which surfaces in a gentle smile or a harsh gaze, Robert De Niro ...
CHILDCARE SERVICES IN CANNES Registration for Le Ballon Rouge are open ! Organised with The Red Balloon Alliance to promote a healthier work-life balance, Le Ballon Rouge offers industry parents and families childcare services including: A fully-supervised daycare center (within walking distance from the Palais des Festivals) for children aged 6 months to 12 years old A convenient baby lounge inside the Palais des Festivals Free badges...
The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes is thrilled to announce the launch of the Village Innovation, a brand-new venue dedicated to cutting-edge technology and innovation in the film industry. Set to debut at the 2025 market edition in Cannes from 13 to 24 May, this pioneering space will serve as the epicenter for industry professionals looking to explore the future of filmmaking. As the new home for key innovation-driven initiatives at the Marché...
Save the date for the 15th International Film Finance Forum, presented by Winston Baker! They will be returning to Cannes Friday 16 May to welcome industry leaders and award-winning filmmakers to dive into and discuss the industry's latest trends! The International Film Finance Forum unites global leaders and acclaimed filmmakers for an annual summit event, diving into the latest trends and market shifts in film finance. Hosted in partnership with&n...
Video coverage on our youtube account followed by 19.5K subscribers, 3.1K videos Playlist : Cannes 2024 (cannes coverage : 47 videos and Interviews Playlist : Fan de cannes (cannes coverage : 426 videos and interviews) 339 articles published https://www.youtube.com/@fest21comfilmfestivalscom/featured CANNES FESTIVAL Coverage 127 articles + 42 articles en français MARCHE DU FILM Coverage 170 articles CANNES ...
BIFFes 16, 2025: The flicks, picks and my jinx, Part II My third visit to the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) in three decades was enjoyable and comfortable. However, my selection of films to watch was jinxed, with very few movies meeting minimum expectations. Not surprising, considering the same had happened at the International Film Festival of India. As a critic, I prefer to pick films without doing any background reading or asking people who might know somethings about them...
BIFFes 16, 2025: The flicks, picks and my jinx, Part I Among the 1,000 odd classic films that I had yet to see was an iconic film by the late actor-director-producer Guru Dutt, Kagaz Ke Phool (paper flowers). I had managed to watch his other classic, Pyasa, a few years ago. No restored print of Kagaz Ke Phool was available, till very recently, and when I saw the schedule of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), I found that Kagaz Ke Phool, restored, was slotted for 7.30 pm show ...
BIFFes 16, 2025: All the Winners and Winners take all All eyes and ears were on Bengaluru International Film Festival’s Artistic Director, Vidyashankar Jois, on the evening of 8th March, at Sulochana, Information Department, Infantry Road. He first introduced the Selection Juries, that helped him reduce the number of entries from 400+ to 200, then the Award Juries were introduced, and finally, the films and makers who bagged awards. Besides the citation and a trophy, the awards, in each...
The Italian call for the 14th Biennale College – Cinema remains open for another ten days, through April 14th 2025, on the website www.labiennale.org. This is the higher education workshop launched by La Biennale in 2012, addressed to emerging filmmakers to develop and produce microbudget feature films over the course of one year. Registration for the Biennale College Cinema – Italia is open to teams consisting of directors and producers, both of whom must be Italian natio...
The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes is thrilled to announce the launch of the Village Innovation, a brand-new venue dedicated to cutting-edge technology and innovation in the film industry. Set to debut at the 2025 market edition in Cannes from 13 to 24 May, this pioneering space will serve as the epicenter for industry professionals looking to explore the future of filmmaking. As the new home for key innovation-driven initiatives at the Marché...
ATX TV Festival, the leading TV festival for both industry and fans will be happening May 29-June 1 in Austin. Today ATX TV Festival announced additional programming for its upcoming celebration of all things TV, including: Seth Meyers will make his ATX TV Festival debut for the Festival’s Opening Night Marquee panel, where he will give an inside look at his work on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Andor creator/executive producer Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Will...
Open City Documentary Festival is excited to announce the full programme for its 15th edition, taking place in person from 6th to 11th May. The festival welcomes returning and new audiences to venues Barbican, Bertha DocHouse, Close-Up Film Centre, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Tate Modern and Rich Mix, where the Festival Hub will be based. Open City Documentary Festival 2025 will celebrate the art of non-fiction with 101 films and 4 Expanded Realities projects, from 21 different countries. ...
After the evening of Friday April 11 at the Pathé Gare du Sud, open to the general public, Saturday April 12 will be devoted to discussions on the use of AI in the world of cinema for producers, directors, scriptwriters, investors and experts. The spirit of this first edition is to share points of view on innovation with the professionals attending, but also to create an environment conducive to its dissemination, encourage twinning and cooperation agreements, and support young film ta...
Nippon Connection Film Festival 2025: First Highlights Of The 25th Anniversary Frankfurt am Main celebrates Japanese cinema with numerous premieres, guests and a cultural program Download press pictures and information Password: NC25+Bilder The countdown has begun! In just a few weeks, Frankfurt am Main will once again become the unofficial capital of Japan. From May 27 to June 1, 2025&n...
We have extended the deadline for the documentary series projects that want to join the Ex Oriente Film Documentary Laboratory 2025! This prestigious training program, organized by the Institute of the Documentary Film, supports the development of creative documentary series projects from Central and Eastern Europe. About the Ex Oriente Documentary Laboratory 2025 for series ...
CANNESERIES SEASON 8 UNVEILS ITS SELECTION Norman Reedus, Louise Bourgoin, Nicola Coughlan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Laura Smet, Marie Colomb, Sergio Agüero, Eric Rochant, Manu Payet, Fauve Hautot, Beau Willimon, Sam Claflin, Josh Holloway, Guillaume Labbé, Bille August, Ana Girardot, Lee Soohyuk, César Domboy, Marie Gillain, William Lebghil, Ruben Alves, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson are among the guests at the festival. 28 World Premieres, 8 International Premi...
ILLUMINATE stands at the forefront of the conscious film movement, dedicated to inspiring lasting personal and planetary transformation through the power of visual storytelling. As the world's premier showcase for films that unite and uplift us, we curate a profound experience that goes beyond entertainment—it's a journey of individual and collective awakening. We're thrilled to unveil our 2025 festival theme—Looking Through the Lens of Love. This theme explores the tr...
Selections are open for the 71st edition of the Taormina Film Festival, which will take place from June 10 to 14, 2025, under the direction of Tiziana Rocca. The festival will be divided into three sections: the International Feature Film Competition, the Out of Competition section, and Special Events at the Ancient Theatre. The official poster for this edition has also been unveiled, paying tribute to Giuseppe Tornatore's film Malèna, distributed by Medusa Film, in celebration of ...
First Look, the Works-in-Progress initiative of Locarno Pro, will spotlight Canadian cinema this year. Marking its 14th edition during the 78th Locarno Film Festival (August 6 to 16, 2025), First Look serves as a key post-production platform for international arthouse projects. Over the years, it has supported films from countries including Spain, the UK, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Israel, Poland, the Baltic states, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland, and Germany. In collaboration with Tel...
In these interesting times , as the Chinese apparently call our current global grimness, who wouldn't want to escape into the past,or even the future? The odd couple running a (real life) bric a brac store in the London suburb of Muswell Hill literally to do visit previous ages, but not out of ennui or any interest in the historic pasts, but simply to purloin any pot, pewter, or pantaloon they can get their hungry hands on and carry back in the extraordinary era...
INDUSTRIALIZATION – THE RISE AND FALL – a James W. Hawk short animation film is an OFFICIAL SELECTION of the FROME INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FROME INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE FILM FESTIVAL 2025: Frome International Climate Film Festival has updated the Judging Status of your submission INDUSTRIALIZATION - THE RISE AND FALL to Selected. Today is the day filmmakers from around the world find out if they have been OFFICIALLY SEL...
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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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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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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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.
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The 12th annual edition of SR Socially Relevant Film Festival NY 2025 wrapped on Sunday with an Awards Closing Night. During this event, multiple awards were given to talented filmmakers, and a Cinematic Achievement Honor Award was presented to Anora's co-star, Karren Karagulian. Photo: Honor Awardee Karren Karagulian with Nora Armani The 12th Edition of the SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival in-person section closed on March 16 at the Tenri...
© Brigitte Lacombe Le mardi 13 mai 2025, l’acteur, réalisateur et producteur américain Robert De Niro recevra une Palme d’or d’honneur pour l’ensemble de sa carrière, lors de la cérémonie d’ouverture de la 78e édition du Festival de Cannes, 14 ans après avoir été Président du Jury en 2011. Il est des visages qui se substituent au 7e Art et des répliques qui marquent la cin&eac...
Créé par le Forum des images, NewImages Festival célèbre, du 9 au 13 avril prochains, l’art numérique et la création immersive avec une programmation internationale, défricheuse de nouveaux talents et de nouvelles narrations, au croisement des questions contemporaines. Je vous invite à télécharger le communiqué de presse détaillé (5 pages avec des liens cliquables pour le détail de...
Une affiche festive et pleine de passion à l'image du Festival ! "Colorée et pleine de mouvement, l'affiche d'Annecy 2025 célèbre le retour des festivaliers, tels des oiseaux migrateurs, en même temps qu'elle illustre une véritable danse amoureuse, les deux grands oiseaux formant une sorte de cœur au milieu de l'image. Les couleurs de la Hongrie sont bien présentes et rappellent que l'animation de...
Avec près de 3 500 entrées sur l’ensemble de la manifestation, contre 2000 l’an passé, la 2e édition du festival Épinal fait son cinéma, évènement porté par l’association Image’Est qui s’est terminé dimanche 23 mars, a connu une augmentation significative de sa fréquentation. Proposant 31 courts et longs métrages en sélection (incluant une importante section dédi&eac...
10 longs métrages internationaux seront sélectionnés en compétition ainsi que 10 courts métrages de production majoritairement française d'une durée maximale de 20mn (générique inclus) seront sélectionnés. Les films seront soumis à des Jurys de professionnels et au Jury jeunes lors de séances publiques. Un Jury professionnel décernera quatre prix aux longs métrages : Prix d'...
Après avoir mis à l’honneur la forme courte dans toute sa diversité en proposant au public (plus de 800 spectateurs !) et aux professionnels (plus de 80 invités) 8 séances accompagnées de rencontres (4 compétitives et 4 thématiques), une masterclass avec le réalisateur Boris Lojkine, 2 rencontres professionnelles et le lancement d’un Lab, la 6ème édition du Festival Format Court s’est achev&eac...
Après sa tournée aux États-Unis, le show Heroes : A Video Game Symphony arrive à Paris et immerge le Grand Rex dans les plus beaux thèmes de jeu vidéo Dimanche 18 mai, le Grand Rex – plus beau cinéma du monde – accueille un orchestre majestueux rejoint par une chorale envoutante. Ensemble ils raniment les thèmes inoubliables du jeu vidéo : Castlevania, M...
#FCEN2025 Le festival s est tenu du 21 au 29 mars et a révélé le palmarès PRIX JULES VERNE DU MEILLEUR FILM parrainé par la Ville de Nantes POLVO SERÁN de Carlos Marqués-Marcet PRIX JULES VERNE DE LA MEILLEURE ...
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