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The Festival Beat Special edition 1132
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Theresa Russell to be Jury President of the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent as festival celebrates Nicolas Roeg with retrospective American actress Theresa Russell will serve as Jury President of the International Jury at the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent, which will take place from 8 to 19 October. During the 80s and 90s, Russell was a prominent figure who competed with the biggest Hollywood actresses. Today, she is mostly celebrated for her complex and vulnerable roles in the films...
International Festival of Creativity - celebrating the Final Lions
The Cannes current edition which just ended a week ago, taking place 16-20 of June announced the Lions for Film, Dan Wieden Titanium, Glass: The Lion for Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Grand Prix for Good and Special Awards France and the USA win two Grands Prix each. Brazil and New Zealand each win one 20 June 2025 - As the 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity comes to a close, the final Awards Show honoured the winners of Film, Titanium, Glass: The Lion for Change, ...
©Erika Hebbert The Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES is honored to welcome Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel as this year’s Jury President. Norwegian director and screenwriter born in 1990, he embodies a new generation of European filmmakers whose sensitivity and narrative mastery are revitalizing the landscape of auteur cinema. Coming from a legendary cinematic lineage — grandson of Liv Ullmann and Ingmar Bergman — Halfd...
Carlos V. Gutierrez is a film and television director whose work has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Emmy Award, and has been featured on HBO and Showtime. In the commercial world, Carlos is a highly sought after director who works on national campaigns for Turbo Tax, Princess Cruises, Exxon / Mobil, Chevy and numerous others. His commercial work for clients includes a Super Bowl commercial and PSA's that have won international recognition. In a recent interview wit...
Christopher M. Dukes is a seasoned actor, stuntman, and entrepreneur whose career spans over two decades in film, television, and live performance. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Dukes moved to Los Angeles in 1995 after earning a degree in Speech Communications from the University of Nebraska. Known for his versatility and physical prowess, Dukes has performed as a stunt double for Patrick Swayze and worked on major productions like G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. His recent acting credits incl...
Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain with a diverse professional background and international experience. She has cast over 100 productions for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, MediaPro and various Spanish independent producers, and her work has resulted in over 250 awards at international film festivals. In addition to her work as a casting director, Luci is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry and has served on the board of the CSA and the d...
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 ...
Asia Tech x Singapore, 2025, 05: Alibaba and SAP in strategic partnership Alibaba Group and SAP have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises modernise their operations through cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. As part of the collaboration, Alibaba Cloud has joined SAP’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Certification Program and will support customers running SAP’s enterprise cloud solutions. Alibaba Group will also use SAP Cloud ERP Priva...
Sitaare Zameen Par, Review: Lots of sympathy, very little empathy Aamir Khan has earned for himself the sobriquet of a crusader, or an actor with a conscience. Several of his films have dealt with social issues, as in Taare Zameen Par (autism) and PK (an alien who helps earthlings to battle social evils), or cricket+revolt against British imperialism of yore (Lagaan). He also hosted a TV show, wherein he tried to get justice for sufferers of societal victimisation and injustice. So, making a ...
The Ottawa International Animation Festival continues the rollout of its 2025 Official Selections with the announcement of the seven animated works in the Animated Series Competition. ...
ANIMATION@DFM 2025: CELEBRATING AFRICAN ANIMATION VOICES AND FOSTERING INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is pleased to highlight the animation programming at the 16th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM), taking place from 18 - 21 July 2025. The 2025 DFM animation focus is highlighted through the official projects pitching in the DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, the various partners engaging in discussions exploring animation’s sustainability, diversity, ...
Stellan Skarsgård will be honored at the Munich International Film Festival for his achievements in the cinematic art. Stellan Skarsgard is a versatile actor, in Cannes I met him at the film reception on the Arte Boat, his latest film was coproduced by Arte. The picture was taken while I was not yet aware of his presence, I recognized him only on the way out and congratulated him on the spot for his outstanding performance. And only later Inrealised that he was in the background , yes he...
The Waco Independent Film Festival will take place In-Theater - July 17-20/Online Encore July 20-26 Julia Barnett’s family favorite A Christmas in New Hope is the Opening Night U.S. Premiere presentation and Chris Beier’s award-winning drama The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia is set for the Closing Night A Christmas in New Hope, The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia Waco, TX (June 14, 2025) – The Wac...
Call for entries! The Window Rock international Uranium Film Fest at the Navajo Nation Museum focuses on films about nuclear power, the nuclear industry, uranium mining, nuclear waste and nuclear weapons and their impacts. Films about victims and environmental consequences of the nuclear fuel chain from mining to atomic waste. Indigenous filmmakers compete for the Klee Benally Earth Protector Award for Best Indigenous Filmmaker. The „Klee Benally Earth Protector Aw...
Karl Bardosh Cannes cellphone Festival founder with Petra Terzi and Bruno Chatelin ...
COMPULSION: THE PULSE OF THE NIGHT IS DEADLY. Neil Marshall, successful director of ‘The Descent’, ‘Dog Soldiers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ has re-united with acclaimed actress Charlote Kirk. Together they experienced a solid run with movies like ‘The Reckoning’, ‘The Lair’ and ‘Duchess.’ This time their new thriller, ‘Compulsion’, co-written by Kirk and Marshall, will take you in Malta where it was entirely filme...
Review of the Russian film “Twenty-Six Days in the Life of Dostoyevsky –The vivid portrait of a tortured genius in crisis © Film critic Mr. Lalit Rao [FIPRESCI] 19.06.2025 Russian film ‘‘Twenty-Six Days in the Life of Dostoyevsky,’’ directed by Alexander Zarkhi, stands as a remarkable example of Soviet biographical cinema and a poignant homage to one of Russia’s greatest literary figures, Fyodor Dostoyev...
Ernesto Diaz Espinoza, Alanna De La Rossa and Marko Zaror (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images for Grindstone/Lionsgate) The action feature Diablo, starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Juan Camilo Castillo, and Alanna De La Rossa, debuted today in theatres and on-demand on iTunes and Amazon. Ahead of the highly anticipated film release was an exclusive VIP screening, hosted by Grindstone Entertainment Group and Highlightstar, held on June 12th in Santa Monica, California at Lionsgate
Watch Nellie K on stage acceptance speech winning best script at Chandler International Film Festival 2025 * ...
NELLIE WILL BE IN CANNES TAKING MEETINGS WITH FINANCIERS
June 1 – 7, 2026
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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.
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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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Cannes : May 15 – 16, 2026
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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.
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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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THIS WEEK IN TRAILER GOLD We’re keeping the momentum going with more standout moments from #GTA25—and this week, we’re spotlighting two fan-favorite categories: Best Action TV Spots High stakes. Big moments. These spots packed explosive impact into every second. ...
BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL, LED BY GEENA DAVIS, ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL “Rosemead” Wins Best Narrative Award “The Librarians” Wins Best Documentary Award The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the winners of their narrative, documentary, homegrown, short film, and episodic categories from the 2025 Bentonville Film Festival’s competition progr...
Last night, the Sydney Film Festival closed with a night to remember at the Closing Night Ceremony. Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Sydney Film Prize, winning the Official Competition for his astonishing masterpiece IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT. Panahi accepted the award in person to an emotional standing ovation from the audience. The jury, led by director Justin Kurzel, remarked that the winner was “a courageous film with a deep soul and a powerful sense of forgiveness....
Joachim Trier, winner of the Grand Prix, poses with team. Images courtesy of Laurent Hou (instagram: @wu.photo.video) ...
COMPETITION INTERNATIONALE Huit films. Huit foyers de résistance. Réunis dans cette sélection opérée par Lili Hinstin, Eduardo Carretié et Emmanuel Mayemba, ils forment un corps commun : celui d’une jeunesse qui ne se contente plus d’attendre sa place, mais la revendique, l’invente, la bouleverse. De l’Iran au Japon, de l’Italie à la Suède, ces films ont en partage une même tension :...
Explorez autrement, depuis La Ciotat. Du 9 au 14 septembre 2025, Lumexplore, le festival du film d’exploration scientifique et environnementale, fêtera ses 10 ans dans un cadre unique : l’Eden Théâtre, le plus vieux cinéma du monde, situé à La Ciotat. Au programme : des projections de films d’exploration venus du monde entier, des visites de bateaux d’expédition &agra...
Le Festival CINEMED de Montpellier rendra hommage en leur présence au travail de Raymond Depardon et Claudine Nougaret, à travers une rétrospective intégrale des films documentaires et de fiction lors de sa 47e édition qui se déroulera du 17 au 25 octobre à Montpellier. Ce grand témoin de la France et du monde contemporain déploie une œuvre impressionnante qui débute avec 1974, une partie de campagne sur la course &ag...
Le jury présidé par Stefano Savona et composé de Margaux Benn, Hendrick Dusollier, Élisabeth Leuvrey et Mila Turajlić, dévoile les 30 Étoiles de la Scam 2025. Rendez-vous au Festival Vrai de Vrai les 22 et 23 novembre 2025, au cinéma MK2 Bibliothèque, entrée BNF (accès libre). Voici donc 30 nouvelles étoiles. 30 nouveaux points lumineux à placer parmi les 600 étoiles qui peuplent déjà ...
Festival • 8 au 12 août 2025 • Occitanie 11e Festival International du Film Insolite de Rennes-le-Château Du 8 au 12 août 2025 Un rendez-vous cinématographique atypique au cœur du Pays Cathare, dans des sites d'exception et des décors naturels spectaculaires. Claire Nebout, présidente des jurys 2025 L'actrice Claire Nebout présidera les jurys documentaire et court-m...
A partir du 18 juin 2025, l’UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles, premier cinéma au monde en termes de fréquentation (source : Comscore), fêtera ses 30 ans. L’événement démarrera avec la projection du film DE BATTRE MON COEUR S’EST ARRÊTÉ, en présence et avec une présentation du réalisateur JACQUES AUDIARD. En 1995, le Groupe UGC innovait en créant dans le ventre de Paris le...
LE FNC NOMME 2 CO-DIRECTRICES GÉNÉRALES! Le FNC est fier d’annoncer la nomination d’Ariane Bélanger et Zoé Protat à la direction générale du festival. À titres respectifs de codirectrice générale et directrice administrative, et de codirectrice générale et directrice artistique. Elles succèdent à Michel Pradier, directeur général par intérim, et &oel...
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