In its 20th edition, Forum Expanded brings together 24 works from 21 countries. Employing practices that span installation, film, video and sculpture, the selected artists and filmmakers employ translucence as a means of engaging with the cataclysmic realities of the present. Whether dealing with personal or collective histories, ongoing wars, extractivism, legacies of colonialism or social inequalities, their approaches frequently hinge on intervention rather than observation. B...
35 film projects from 27 countries have been selected for the 22nd Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 15-19). Their producers will meet potential co-producers and financiers at the event, which this year will take place primarily at the Octogon, a new event location at Leipziger Platz, in order to realise the feature films as international co-productions in the coming years. Women are directing 19 of the 35 projects. There were 351 submissions for the official project selection, ...
US President Joe Biden and Pope Francis
µUS President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the prestigious Presidential “Medal of Freedom with Distinction”. This is the only time Biden has presented the award at its highest level of distinction, highlighting the Pope's exceptional global contributions.
Before Pope Francis had accepted an award only twice: in 2016 the Charlemagne Prize by European Parliament President Martin Schulz, Commission President J...
After a spectacular reception in 2024 the Wyndham Grand Algarve returns as the Official Hotel Partner for the 2025 edition of the Global Entertainment Awards.Attendees will enjoy exclusive rates and a host of premium benefits, ensuring an unforgettable stay in this luxurious 5-star destination in Quinta do Lago.
Giving creatives a voice. A space to network and engage
The Global Entertainment Awards Weekend (February 27 – March 2, 2025) ...
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The 75th Berlin International Film Festival will award Scottish actor Tilda Swinton the Honorary Golden Bear for her lifetime achievement. The award will be presented at the Opening Ceremony at the Berlinale Palast on February 13, 2025.
“The range of Tilda Swinton’s work is breathtaking. To cinema she brings so much humanity, compassion, intelligence, humour and style, and she expands our ideas of the world through her work. Tilda is one of our moder...
Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV, at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah, starting January 24 at 6:30 p.m. MT with a cocktail reception. The dinner and program will begin at 8 p.m. MT.
Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV, co-chaired by Ebs Burnough and Pat Mitchell, will celebrate Michelle Satter, Sundance Institute’s Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs, for her unparalleled commitment to nurturing and supportin...
AMC+ is thrilled to partner with the Sundance Institute again to celebrate independent filmmaking at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. AMC+ will spotlight the power of Indigenous stories with The Intersection of Indigenous Documentary & Narrative Storytelling, a dynamic panel on Saturday, January 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Filmmaker Lodge.
This discussion will dive into how reality-based filmmaking transitions into captivating fictional narratives. ...
Step Inside the Acura House of Energy, Where Creativity Meets Innovation
This year marks Acura’s 15th year as the presenting sponsor and official vehicle of the Sundance Film Festival, and they’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate. Welcome to the Acura House of Energy — a vibrant, must-see space in Park City where independent minds and innovation collide.
Be among the first to experience the all-new Acura ADX premium co...
Animated shorts of all kind and techniques are eligible for Fantoche’s 2025 competitions if they’ve been completed after 31 December 2023 and last no longer than 40 minutes. Submission is free of charge and will close on 11 May 2025. You can submit via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/Fantoche
The international show of animation film has become one of the world’s most prominent animation festivals and is the largest cultural event in Switzerland that is devoted exclu...
Short film ‘‘Winter Interlude’’ (2023), directed by the talented Indian cinéaste Bijaya Jena, is a cinematic gem that seamlessly blends personal grief with global narratives of displacement, resilience, and belonging.
© Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) 17.01.2025
Winter Interlude, directed by the talented Indian cinéaste Bijaya Jena, is a cinematic gem that seamlessly blends personal grief with global narratives of displacement, resilience, and belonging. This ...
