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The Festival Beat Special edition 1135
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The Leopard Club Award will be awarded to Emma Thompson on the night of Friday, August 8, 2025. Locarno78 will also be premiering Thompson’s highly anticipated thriller The Dead of Winter by Brian Kirk on the Piazza Grande. © Nick Haddow Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning Emma Thompson is one of the UK’s most recognizable and beloved actors, with a career in acting, writing, and producing that spans...
The poster for the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, depicting a leopard on a tree branch amid an acid trance of yellow and purple abstraction, was exclusively created by Turner Prize-winning German artist Wolfgang Tillmans for the Festival. ©Wolfgang Tillmans Internationally regarded as one of the most influential and prolific artists of our time, Wolfgang Tillmans’ impact extends beyond the art world into music and pop culture...
The internationally acclaimed Cambodian filmmaker, chronicler of his country’s traumas and gradual social recovery, will serve as jury president of the Concorso Internazionale, overseeing the process that will decide the winner of the Pardo d’Oro – the Golden Leopard – at the 78th Locarno Film Festival this August. Ph. © Bophana Center Acclaimed...
The Locarno Film Festival’s prestigious Excellence Award Davide Campari will be presented to internationally acclaimed actress Golshifteh Farahani during Locarno78, on the night of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Golshifteh Farahani will also present her most recent film, Julia Ducournau’s Alpha, which premiered this year in competition at Cannes, and will take part in a public conversation with the festival audience. Photo ©&nbs...
Live from Luma Westbau in Zurich the official selection for the 78ᵗʰ Locarno Film Festival has been revealed. Join a global community of cinephiles and dive into Locarno78’s highly anticipated competitive programs and special presentations. ...
Venezia 82 The Wizard of the Kremlin Director Olivier Assayas Main Cast Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Jeffrey Wright / France / 120’ Jay Kelly Director Noah Baumbach Main Cast George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky,...
Fiction Boşluğa xütbə (Sermon to the Void) Director Hilal Baydarov Main Cast Huseyn Nasirov, Maryam Naghiyeva, Rana Asgarova, Elshan Abbasov, Orkhan Iskandarli / Azerbaijan, Mexico, Turkey / 112’ L’isola di Andrea Director Antonio Capuano Main Cast Teresa Saponangelo, Vinicio Marchioni, Andrea Migliucci / Italy / 105’ Il Maestro Director Andrea Di Stefano Main Cast Pierfrancesco Favino, Tizia...
La Biennale di Venezia is proud to announce that the 13. edition of Final Cut in Venice, organised as part of the Venice Production Bridge (Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2025), has selected 8 work-in-progress films. Final Cut in Venice is the industry program that has been providing since 2013 concrete support in the completion of films from all African countries and from six countries of the Middle East: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. Fi...
The International Juries for Venezia 82 Competition, Orizzonti section and the “Luigi de Laurentiis” Award for a Debut Film / The Jury Presidents: Alexander Payne (Venezia 82 Competition), Julia Ducournau (Orizzonti), Charlotte Wells (Award for a Debut Film) The International Juries have been selected for Venezia 82, Orizzonti and for “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for Best Debut Film, of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival&nb...
Winston Baker’s 2nd annual Film & Television Finance Forum Venice will bring together leaders in the entertainment industry to discuss the State of the Film & Television Finance industry. ARE YOU COMING? ...
Memorial to a friend His unexpected death yesterday morning in a London residence is devastating and took us, all his friends by surprise. These lines are supposed to help to understand that a close friend is no longer with us! My friend Ajit Rai Kumar, who I hosted for many years in Cannes, I introduced him to the GFF and together we attended many film festivals like the one in El Gouna, Cannes or Cairo, is no longer with us. He suffered lately of a week heart but unable to...
A highlight of this 36th edition, Radu Jude’s masterclass, hosted by Andrei Gorzo, played to a full house. Replay the masterclass ...
Great festival and experience! Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival is celebrating a 5 years jubilee. And the big news to celebrate with this anniversary are: Mestia FF is now an official member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film! And this is a great achievement! Festival director Khatuna Khundadze is announcing many highlights and surprises for the upcoming edition July 28 to August 3. The festival will start with t...
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 ...
Jessica Sherr is a dynamic actress, writer, and producer based in New York City. Known for her vibrant comedic energy and captivating presence, she lights up both stage and screen with performances that leave audiences entertained and wanting more. Originally from San Diego, Jessica’s passion for storytelling led her to pursue a career in entertainment, earning standout roles on television in Claws (TNT), Cloak & Dagger(Freeform), Blue Bloods (CBS),&nbs...
Saiyaara, Review: Forget it Saiyaara or Sayyara or Sayyaaraa, Saiyaaraa is a word derived from Arabic and an integral part of the Urdu language. It could refer to a star, a planet or anything that travels. The word saer/sair, which means ‘taking a tour of’ or ‘wandering’ is derived from this root, or maybe the other way round. Saira is a common name among Muslims, and the most famous Saira in India is Saira Banu, the wife of acting icon Dilip Kumar. There was a song in...
Krishna Arjun, Review: A one-shot movie that experiments within a formula Hemwant Tiwari (no typo here; it is HemWant, and not Hemant) released Krishna Arjun on YouTube, on 27 March this year. More than three months later, he organised a press show, on 02 July 2025, at the IMPPA mini-theatre, in Andheri, Mumbai. Here, he revealed that even after a year of having shown his film to the Central Board of Film Certification, he was refused a certificate, unless he carried out the cuts, maskings an...
NYF’s WaterBear and JusticeAid Awards Spotlight Content Driving Environmental and Social Impact Celebrating nearly seven decades of global excellence in innovative storytelling, the 2026 New York Festivals Television and Film Awards is now open for entries. Since 1957, New York Festivals has recognized diverse content created by premier storytellers from around the world. The 2026 TV & Film Awards continue this tradition, honoring a wide spectrum of storytelling a...
A huge THANK YOU to all our festivalgoers for your loyalty and curiosity. What a joy it was to see so many of you in the cinemas, at the talks, from morning till night and beyond. With a 15% rise in attendance compared to 2024, this 36th edition proudly showcased a cinema that is free-spirited, bold, and rich in diversity - unconfined by format or label. THANK YOU to the filmmakers and their teams for their trust and sharing. THANK YOU to Radu Jude, Carolina Adriazola and José L...
The annual seven-day event returns November 3-9, 2025; there are no entry fees, and artists worldwide are invited to submit through September 19, 2025. The accordi @ DISACCORDI – International short film festival, since 2000 one of Italy’s leading short film events packed with screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, returns November 3 – 9, 2025. accordi @ DISACCORDI has announced that submissions are now being acce...
Last year, at its 72nd edition, the San Sebastian Festival generated an economic impact of 47.9 million euros, according to the data of the study commissioned from Ikertalde, the consultancy group also responsible for drawing up the previous report for the 2012 edition. As well as a meeting place for movie buffs, the specialised press and the industry, the San Sebastian Festival is so much more than a cultural get-together, added to the fact that it is an important economic motor for the city...
Great festival and experience! Mestia International Short and Mountain Film Festival is celebrating a 5 years jubilee. And the big news to celebrate with this anniversary are: Mestia FF is now an official member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film! And this is a great achievement! Festival director Khatuna Khundadze is announcing many highlights and surprises for the upcoming edition July 28 to August 3. The festival will start with t...
Do not miss this film, and watch the trailer : filmfestivals.com founder Bruno Chatelin wishes best of luck on the festival circuit to his friends, Gary Springer and Marco Orsini, producers of this gripping movie about the invisible in your streets which premieres this week- end in Durban . A Portrait Of Resilience, A Meditation On Memory, And An Unflinching Gaze Into The Unseen Lives Of Those Discarded By The World. GOD’S WORK A FILM BY MICHAEL JAMES PREMIERING JULY... Lala My RedHead award winning script builds success on the festival circuit
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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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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The Swiss-born director and designer will be given the Locarno Kids Award, presented by la Mobiliare, on the evening of Tuesday, August 12. During the Festival, Marcel Barelli will present the Swiss premiere of Mary Anning, chasseuse de fossiles (2025), his new animated film dedicated to the British paleontologist who revolutionized the discipline in the early decades of the 19th century. Meanwhile, all the films selected for the Locarno Kids Screenings, the Festival section dedicated ...
The closing of the 36th edition of FIDMarseille revealed the award winners and thanked every filmmaker and thier team for the dedication and engagment during the festival to share thier passion for cinema and for openness to discussion. La 36e édition du FIDMarseille s'est cloturée avec la révélation du palmarès remerciant chaque cinéaste ainsi que leur équipe pour leur dévouement et leur engagement tout au long du festival, ...
The Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries will take place October 2 to October 6 in the city of Alexandria. Leyla Elwi Al-Amir Abaza, the president of the festival, is announcing that the upcoming edition will be dedicated to the great Egyptian actress Leyla Elwi. Al-Amir Abaza Al-Amir Abaza is a writer, cinematic critic, poet, journalist and the president of the "Egyptian Association For Film Write...
« Notre ambition est de faire de Deauville un véritable hub stratégique et un incubateur de projets, réunissant professionnels français et américains qui viendront partager leurs spécificités, leurs atouts et leurs meilleures pratiques, afin d’encourager les synergies créatives franco-américaines et penser ensemble l’avenir du cinéma. » Aude Hesbert, Directrice du Festival Depuis l...
Instauré en 1991 par les compagnies membres de la Motion Picture Association (MPA), association regroupant six studios de production et de distribution de films américains, le Prix d’Ornano-Valenti est décerné par un jury de journalistes anglo-saxons sous la présidence de Jean-Guillaume d’Ornano. Il récompense un premier film français, dans le but d’aider à sa reconnaissance, sa promotion et son exportation. Dep...
Au Jury de la Révélation, nous confions la mission de remettre le prix de tous les possibles et de faire un pari sur l’avenir. Le Prix de la Révélation est un espace de liberté où se rêve l’avenir du monde et celui du cinéma. À la Révélation, il n’y a pas de meilleur, mais des valeurs, celles de la jeunesse, du choix et de la découverte. Pour faire ce joyeux pari, nous avons réuni...
Le Festival du Cinéma Américain de Deauville a le plaisir d’annoncer que l’actrice Zoey Deutch recevra un Prix Nouvel Hollywood lors de sa 51e édition. Cette distinction honore chaque année une personnalité émergente du cinéma américain dont le parcours, la justesse de jeu et les choix artistiques incarnent le renouveau du 7e art. Après Mikey Madison, distinguée en 2024 et récemment oscarisée pour...
« Il n’y a pas de marbre en moi, pas même de l’eau, à peine du gaz ». Est-ce la pesanteur du monde, le côtoiement de la mort, les épreuves de l’exil, ou un panthéisme tout personnel qui ont accordé à Golshifteh Farahani ce don si précieux de légèreté, cette valeur si précieuse que louait le grand romancier italien Italo Calvino dans ses « Leçons américaines &raqu...
California Dreamin’ Derrière le soleil brûlant de la Californie, ses palmiers légendaires, sa nature généreuse et ses grands espaces, son Lifestyle légendaire, c’est l’épitome de l’industrie du cinéma cohabitant avec ses rêves d’avant-garde, c’est l’Amérique tout entière, que nous regardons, que nous rêvons, et que nous admirons. Phare encore scintillant ...
Le Festival de Film de la Villa Médicis revient du 10 au 14 septembre 2025 pour sa 5e édition avec une sélection de plus de 30 films internationaux, projetés en salle et en plein air, et des rencontres avec des cinéastes et artistes qui réinventent le langage de l’image en mouvement. Alain Guiraudie, Guslagie Malanda et Anri Sala sont les jurés de cette édition. Depuis sa création en 2021, le Festival de Film...
Et si la santé mentale avait aussi droit à son festival de cinéma ? Une idée loin d’être folle lorsque l’on sait qu’un Français sur cinq est concerné chaque année par un trouble psychique. C’est pour lever les tabous et les clichés encore trop nombreux sur cette question de santé publique que le festival “Cinéma à la folie, nouveaux regards sur la santé mentale&rdquo...
Festival 2025 Le festival se tiendra sur 4 jours, les MERCREDI 30 JUILLET, JEUDI 31 JUILLET, VENDREDI 1er AOÛT, SAMEDI 2 AOÛT 2025. Pourquoi 4 jours ? Nous souhaitons faire la part belle au documentaire. Nous lui consacrerons donc une soirée spéciale, sur l’écran géant du parc du Guerric. Nous espérons que vous y viendrez nombreux.ses. Nous avons le...
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