IFFI 2024, 21: Karkhanu, Rador Pakhi and Google Matrimony Karkhanu meaning Factory, was Gujarat's first Smart Horror Comedy, bringing the eerie Haunted Factory legend to life. On Kali Chaudas (part of the auspicious annual Diwali celebrations in India) night, three carpenters are trapped in a ghostly workshop, where bizarre events force them to uncover its secrets before it's too late. A thrilling mix of suspense, humour and horror. Rador (morning sunshine) Pakhi (birds) tells the tr...

IFFI 2024, 20: Kandhaar-The Battle of Silk Route, showcased at Film Bazaar The grand trailer and first look of the web series, Kandhaar - The Battle of Silk Route, were unveiled at the Film Bazaar in Goa, conducted on the sidelines of IFFI. This magnum opus, a historical drama set in the Himalayan ranges of the year 1390, explores themes of valour, betrayal, redemption, and justice. Written and directed by Shahid Kazmi, the series weaves a tale of courage, resilience, and leadership. Set i...

Ladakhi-language Short Film, Ghar Jaisa Kuch, directed by an independent director, Harsh Sangani. Opened the short film package at IFFI 2024, IFFI NO. 55, November 2024. The film explores the perpetual conflict between a person’s will to adhere to his inherited traditions and pursuing his future aspirations. The film has depicted this struggle in a unique way, where the spirits of the protagonist’s parents play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative. The plot has captured the lan...

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­Lo Schermo Bianco (via Daste e Spalenga, 13) Mamo by Jan Ziewiecki (Poland, 2024) wins the Ermanno Olmi Award, an event aiming to promote short films by young directors.    The short film Mamo by Jan Ziewiecki (Poland, 2024) wins the 6th Edition of the Ermanno Olmi Award, an event aiming to promote short films by young directors. Second place goes to We should all be futurists by Angela Norelli (Italy, 2023), and ...

  Creo is pleased to announce the jury of industry-leading experts for the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025, which returns for its third edition at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City June 2-6, 2025.    Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards continue on their mission to elevate original voices from around the world with a fresh perspective on storytelling. Each year the shortlisted filmmakers ar...

A Different Man Wins Best Feature and No Other Land Wins Best Documentary Feature All We Imagine As Light Wins Best International Feature and His Three Daughters Wins Best Screenplay  Performance Awards go to Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, and Brandon Wilson Winners of Sixth Annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase Announced    The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at ...

Montreal, Saturday, November 30, 2024 - The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) ends tomorrow, Sunday, December 1st. The winners of this 27th edition were revealed during an awards ceremony which took place this evening at the Cinémathèque québécoise.    GRAND PRIZE FOR INTERNATIONAL FEATURE COMPETITION  Republic by Jiang Jin (Singapore, China)   “Republic captures the...

    Fest to Open with “Better Man” and Close with “The Penguin Lessons”    Complete Line-up Includes 35 International Feature Film Oscar Submissions, a Spanish Film Focus, Pedro Almodóvar Spotlight, Talking Pictures, New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, True Stories and World Cinema Now    The 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the Fes...

At the 55th International Film festival of India, the following films, and casts, were awarded on the Closing session, held on 28th December 2024, afternoon. Democracy ruled, in that no entry won more than one prize. ‘Toxic’, Lithuania, won Golden Peacock, for the Best film, at IFFI 2024. Director, Saulė Bliuvaitė will share the Golden Peacock Trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 40,00,000, with the producer, Giedre Burokaite. The Jury praised the film for its d...