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Press conference for the film 'Oh, What Happy Days!', starring Golshifteh Farahani! It sounds like a fairy tale – Golshifteh Farahani is here too with her director Homayoun Ghanizadeh to present an incredible film, a film essay! The Iranian french actress, who left Iran 18 years ago and currently resides in France has appeared in films directed by renowned filmmakers from around the world, such as Jim Jarmusch, Ridley Scott, Asghar Farhadi and Roland Joffé, she i...
From 14 November, the 24th edition of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event &n...
Meet the Emerging Professionals and Talents of Discovery Campus 2025 Join the Discovery Campus Open Masterclasses with World-Class Mentors in Tallinn Script Pool Competition Highlights Five Outstanding Scripts Black Nights Stars Reveals Eight Rising Actors for 2025 Lineup Eight Emerging Cinematographers to Take Part in an Immersive, Tech-Forward Journey in Tallinn & Helsinki Music Meets Film Introducing P...
Just Film, the youth and children’s film festival of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and opens today with a recor...
The selection for this year's international Script Pool competition, which focuses on film scripts, includes projects from Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Czech and Spain. For the first time the selection includes a film blending animation and live action – FLORA, When We Wish Upon a Star. The Script Pool competition is a part of the film market activities at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and the Discovery Campus education programme. It showcases five outstanding intern...
TV Beats, the drama series-focused strand of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, will showcase a record 31 drama series projects in various stages of development during its 2025 edition alongside insightful panel discussions. This year’s programme brings together several key initiatives: the TV Beats Co-Financing Market, MIDPOINT Series Launch, two new sections Series Bridges Baltics and Coming Soon, as well as the Screening Day offering an extensive overview of the...
Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 18 promising projects across three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works. All projects will be screened during Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event on 20–21 November in the cinem...
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced the lineup for the Baltic Competition, featuring eleven titles that reveal a fresh and distinctive voice from the region’s filmmakers. “With this year’s selection, we’re highlighting the growing importance of our region,” says Edvinas Pukšta, curator of the Baltic Competition. “For the first time, PÖFF features two separate Baltic competitions — one fo...
lica Bednáriková, Federico Luis, Maksym Nakonechnyi, Laís Santos Araújo, Baran Sarmad, and Dian Weys have joined the 50th Residency of the Festival de Cannes. From October 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, they are staying in Paris and receiving guidance in writing their first or second feature film. Created in 2000, the Residency of the Festival de Cannes helps filmmakers from around the world develop their projects. This 50th session, like previous ones is designed ...
Baran Sarmad © RR / Federico Luis © Philipp Nemenz / Alica Bednáriková © Liza Nedayvoda / Dian Weys © RR / Laís Santos Araújo © Luciano Pedro / Maksym Nakonechnyi © RR In the past 25 years, the Residency of the Festival de Cannes has established itself as an essential venue to discover and su...
By Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent It’s 4:03 am in Hollywood, most of Malibu on the PCH is unrecognizable after the fires, and it could be argued that the Town itself is in “The "Je pense, donc je suis" (Cogito ergo sum) Era. What does that even mean? Roger Penske’s son Jay Penske (born 1980) now owns, or controls via PMC (Penske Media Corp.) the following: “Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Billboard Music C...
By Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent Photo Ruven Afanador Three days since Diane Keaton died at age 79 on Oct. 11, 2025, it's been a long sad holiday weekend to process this passing so expect some typos. Al Pacino, who starred with Diane Keaton in THE GODFATHER, tells the best story about her, and how that first meeting Diane had with the legend Marlon Brandon went. They are introduced; he says: “I’m Marlon Brando.” And she says? “Yeah, alright, uh...
AFM 202( runs November 11-16, 2025 in Los Angeles Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2025 (46th edition) with dailies and newsletters. Take center stage.... We would like to contribute to your success in AFM YES WE CAN... ...
Focus on Italy: A Strategic Hub for International Productions” panel at AFM. It was a great conversation on Italy’s growing role as a production partner for U.S. and international studios. As announced during the session, producer Gary Lucchesi was awarded the title of Cavaliere (Knight) of the Order of the Star of Italy for his contribution to strengthening ties between Hollywood and the Italian industry. ...
AFM News & Updates - Saturday, Nov 15 Day 4 of AFM has been one for the books! This week has f...
Laundry (Uhlanjululo) Directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi Has Been Picked Up For Global Sales By Summerside Media Summerside Will Launch Global Sales At AFM Laundry (Uhlanjululo), from South Africa, written and directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi, has been acquired for International Distribution from the Rome based Summerside Media, announced Summerside Managing Director Francesca Manno. Following its world premiere in the Discovery section at the Toronto International Film Festival (TI...
AFM News & Updates - Friday, Nov 14 AFM Day 3 wrapped with remarkable momentum. Attendees filled the Sessions and meetings were running nonstop across the Fairmont — a clear sign the Market is in full swing. Tomorrow begins bright and early at 9 AM with another strong lineup of The AFM Sessi...
AFM News & Updates - Thursday, Nov 13 Day 2 of the AFM has been a whirlwind! Bumping into colleagues and friends, packed Sessions, meetings at the Innovation Hub, LocationEXPO and the Filmmaker & Networking Lounge! We'll start early tomorrow at 9 AM with incredible AFM Sessions and speakers throughout the day on the Santa Monica Stage (Platinum & Plus Badges required) and Constellation Stage (All Badges, except Day Badges unless noted). Grab your umbrel...
AFM News & Updates - Wednesday, Nov 12 AFM Day 1 was a vibrant start to this year’s Market. Exhibitors, Buyers, and Producers were all onsite at the Fairmont and AMC for meetings and screenings from morning to night, setting an impressive pace for the week ahead. The momentum continues tomorrow as The AFM Sessions begin, featuring a powerhouse lineup of spe...
The American Film Market® (AFM®), which officially launches tomorrow, November 11, and runs through November 16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, has sold out of Exhibition space as the world’s leading independent production, sales, distribution, and buying companies, along with film commissions, production service companies, and AI/technology players, prepare to convene at the Market for its anticipated return to Los Angeles. This year’s Market will open with more ...
The global independent industry will all convene in Santa Monica in just a few weeks for AFM25 with hundreds of productions, sales, distribution and buying companies from 70 countries registered. Over 260 companies – from A24 to Zena - as well as international umbrella stands are set to exhibit - with more still being added. To find out more about the Exhibitors coming to AFM, click on the company’s name on the exhibitor list and you’ll be taken to their profile on The Film C...
The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) today announced the results of its annual elections of the Chairperson and Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. The newly seated Board underscores IFTA’s ongoing commitment to leadership that advances the growth, strength, and global influence of the independent film and television industry. Paul Bales, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at The Asylum, has been elected Chairperson. Bales, who has s...
The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®), the global trade association of the independent industry and producer of the American Film Market® (AFM®), announced that President & CEO Jean Prewitt will step down at year-end following a 25-year tenure with the organization. IFTA retained the firm McCormack + Kristel to support its search for Prewitt’s successor. This transition has been thoughtfully considered with Prewitt and the IFTA Board for ...
The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, the National Institute of Cinema & Audiovisual Arts of Argentina (INCAA), and the Uruguayan Film & Audiovisual Agency (ACAU), are pleased to announce that the 17ᵗʰ edition of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s leading audiovisual market, will take place in Buenos Aires from 1 to 5 December 2025 Ventana Sur – Río de la Plata, co-organized by the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, INCAA,...
Ventana Sur Series, organized by INCAA, ACAU and the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, taking place within the 17th edition of Ventana Sur (Buenos Aires, December 1–5), announces this year’s official selection. Out of more than a hundred entries received from across Latin America, fourteen series projects were selected — nine scripted and five non scripted — based on their outstanding creativity, technical and commercial quality, and their ability...
When the esteemed French actor Juliette Binoche took to the stage for a Q&A session following the screening of her directorial debut, In-I in Motion, she expressed the hope that, rather than just answering questions about the film, the questions themselves would teach her something new about the movie. “So let’s rock and roll,” she told the crowd. Photo by Laurent Hou Binoche had presented the film on October 28 in the Special Screenin...
The late 1990s, a rural area of northern Malaysia near the Thai border where multiple ethnic groups coexist. Hong Im, widowed, spends her days farming and her nights using magic to help villagers suffering from illness. After a chain of inexplicable events, Hong Im learns an unknown truth about her husband’s death... Director Chong Keat Aun’s new film, following Pavane for an Infant, 2024 TIFF Asian Future section, blends realism and fantasy to depict the rural landscape where the ...
Over 200 filmmakers, actors and leading lights from across all sections of the festival, as well as the TIFF jury members, briefly greeted an awaiting audience before beginning their walk along the 162-meter carpet, where they obliged autograph and selfie seekers before arriving at the elegant staircase leading into the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater. Built in the style of yesteryear’s grand movie houses, the theater provided a glamorous backdrop for TIFF’s Opening Ceremony. T...
The festival will run its 17th edition June 4 – 5, 2026 SUBMIT ON THE WEBSITE Website I Facebook I X I Instagram I profile on filmfestivals.com I Submit I October 6, 2025 Regular Deadline 1 November 4, 2025 Regular Deadline 2 December 6, 2025 Regular Deadline 3 January 5, 2026 Pre-Fest Deadline February 6, 2026 Late Deadline March 6, 20...
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Wearing the brand "Death by chocolate Design" huddy.studio by Viktoria Theoharova on the red carpet of the VS-FILMS FESTIVAL with festival consultant Chiara Dona dalle Rosé and galerist Mona Safey The VS-Films Festival is the first qualitative festival for very short films that do not exceed ten minutes in length. It includes competitions for feature films, documentaries, and animation. with festival founder Ziad Basmair, festival consultant Chiara Dona dalle Rosé and j...
The Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries took place 02-06.10 and the Helnan Antoniades Hotel, the new flagship of the Helnan hotel chain with the gardens and the zoo behind, was the epicenter of the film festival. The opening ceremony on 02.10 took place at the Biblioteca Alexandrina with a festive celebration with actors like the famous actor Mohamed Mansour from Kuwait, during which Mr. Al-Amir Abaza, the president of the festival presented the Livetim...
Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival is an annual event held in Alexandria, Egypt. It aims to disseminate film culture and the progress achieved in various branches of film art and to strength the relations among filmmakers throughout the world in general and Mediterranean countries in particular. Interview and ambiance video by Alice Kanterian Watch the video channel, playlist of all ambiance and interview videos. ...
The AFM Sessions to Feature Weapons’ Producers and Executives from Adobe, Asteria/Moonvalley, Blumhouse, Caviar, Cineverse, Largo.ai, Lyrical Games, Pressman Film, Revelations Entertainment, Screen Engine, UTA, Waypoint Entertainment, and More The American Film Market® (AFM®) and Marché du Film today announced the two Markets are collaborating on the Innovation Hub and AI-focused programming at AFM 2025. Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was the cat...
Photo © 2025 Red Balloon Film, Productions Microclimat, Intramovies Berlinale Generation: Autokar and Los Lobos Autokar In the 1990s, eight-year-old Agata leaves her Polish homeland for Belgium. Agata’s perception transforms the migrant experience into a rite of passage. Los Lobos They dream of Disneyland, but after brothers Max and Leo emigrate from Mexico to the USA, they first have to find their footing in their ne...
For many years, the Berlinale has been present around the world with specially curated programmes. The Berlinale Spotlight extends the festival period, and thus, makes the activities of the Berlinale visible throughout the entire year. Photo Little Rebels Cinema Club For the first time, Berlinale Generation is cooperating with the Beirut Shorts International Film Festival and will present a jointly curated programme to young audiences, with films that p...
Morocco has been chosen as the “Country in Focus” at the upcoming edition of the European Film Market (EFM). With its rich cinematic heritage, internationally acclaimed filmmakers pushing boundaries and an ongoing thriving creative community, Morocco has established itself as a dynamic bridge between Africa, the Arab world and Europe. The country’s presence at the Berlinale and the EFM stretches back decades and underscores its strong ...
American film “Boyz N The Hood’’ (1991) depicts the violent education of a forgotten generation of black youth’’ by © film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) When Boyz N the Hood was released in 1991, it announced the arrival of a new and authentic voice in American cinema. John Singleton, then only 23 years old, became the youngest person and the first African-American ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. His...
June 4 – 5, 2026
 
November 4, 2025 Regular Deadline 2
The New Media Film Festival® represents a convergence of technology and tradition, offering a hybrid platform that caters to both in-person and online audiences. This innovative event showcases a diverse range of categories, from the classic to the cutting-edge, reflecting the festival's commitment to embracing the evolving landscape of media. With a focus on boundary-pushing content, the festival provides a unique space for creators to present their work in various formats, including traditional screenings and experiential presentations. This approach not only honors the storytelling craft but also celebrates the role of technology in shaping new methods of media consumption and interaction. The festival's inclusive ethos is evident in its wide array of categories, ensuring that there is a place for every form of creative expression.
Our mandate is to be fair to all creators, in all ages, all cultures and all media.
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June 1 – 7, 2026
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Regular Deadline : November 30, 2025
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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Cannes : May 15 – 16, 2026
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February 15, 2026 / Regular Deadline
March 16, 2026 / Late Deadline
April 11, 2026 / Extended Deadline
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.
https://filmfreeway.com/FrenchRivieraFilmFestival
The Cannes awards highlights video
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Final deadline for shorts and features: November 30th 2025
The 46th edition of the PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – FANTASPORTO 2026 will take place at BATALHA CENTRO DE CINEMA.dates will be announced soon
The Festival main purpose is screening and promoting films of quality, both aesthetically and thematically, and to seek new forms and methods of filmmaking.
Submitted films must be portuguese premieres of films shot in 2024
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Regular Deadline November 14, 2025
Late Deadline December 5, 2025
Extended Deadline December 31, 2025
FILMMAKERS, IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 21st Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, hitting the Grand 14 Theater’s massive 57ft screen April 21-25, 2026!
Unleash your wildest stories, boldest docs, or heart-pounding thrillers at this award-winning fest, hailed as a Movie Maker Magazine “Top 25 Worth the Entry Fee”! Join a global wave of creators at the East Coast’s ultimate cinematic celebration—think Sundance with a beach vibe!
Don’t wait—submit NOW at myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com and let your vision steal the spotlight! #MBIFF21 #FilmMakersUnite #makemoviesthatmatterFor Over Two Decades, the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF) has celebrated cinematic excellence, showcasing exceptional films and filmmakers worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to Real Films, Real Art, and Real Passion, MBIFF is a favorite among filmmakers and film enthusiasts for submissions and attendance.
Recognized as one of Movie Maker Magazine’s “Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” MBIFF has also earned accolades such as a top-five festival to visit in South Carolina by Livability.com (2023), a highlight in Leisure Group Travel’s “Best Festivals in Myrtle Beach” (2023), and a spot among Trip101.com’s “Top 10 Festivals in Myrtle Beach” (2023).
We look forward to viewing your film /project!
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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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by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent When you realize Academy Award-nominated Make-up Artist Donald Mowat hand-painted the giant glowing pink face of Ana de Armas in Blade Runner 2049, which most audiences think is a digital special effect, you begin to realize the enormity of a gift like his. While his credits include Dune (2022) which resulted in his Oscar nom, Mowat has a visceral connection to The Fighter and its gritty realism that belies any use of cosmetics. Eminem&rsq...
The 15th Annual Devour! The Food Film Fest has officially wrapped, and what a delicious celebration of culinary storytelling it was! The 16th Annual Devour! The Food Film Fest returns October 19–26, 2026 — mark your calendars. This year’s festival took us on a journey beyond the plate with 47 films, the Nourish Nova Scotia Youth Film Challenge, and an incredible lineup that reminded us food isn’t just about eating — it’s about memory, identity, crea...
A look back at Bruno Chatelin, filmfestivals.com co-founder, film veteran and former distributor with Sony, and UGC/Fox adressing the room, 21 years ago, during the Hollywood Awards Ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, as co producer with Paula Wagner and Carlos de Abreu and sponsor of the Hollywood European Award. Chatelin handed the award to MAR ADENTRO (The Sea Inside), A film by Alejandro Amenábar. With Leonardo di Caprio, Keanu Reeves and Mel Gibson. The 8th Annual Ho...
La Nuit de la glisse 2025 Filmfestivals.com / Bruno Chatelin était là pour la première mondiale du film à Biarritz! (le jour de la fête d'Halloween!) et le fondateur de la Nuit de la Glisse lui accordé une interview exclusive à l'issue de la projection, Souvenirs souvenirs... avec Thierry Donard, Bruno Chatelin avait distribué (alors à la tête d'UGC FOX Distributiuon) son premier film long métrage...
Le Musée Cinéma & Miniature accueillera Jason Isaacs les 22 et 23 novembre 2025 de 10h à 18h, pour une rencontre exclusive avec le public. Il est connu pour ses interprétations remarquées de méchants au cinéma, en particulier Lucius Malefoy dans la saga Harry Potter, le brutal Colonel Tavington dans The Patriot, le Capitaine Crochet dans Peter Pan ou encore le mafieux irlandais Michael Caff...
"Ancien distributeur du film avec lequel j'ai vécu pendant près d'un an pour préparer sa sortie, j'ai très envie de vous recommander ce magnifique moment, le film tellement baroque n'a pas pris une ride, les costumes sompteux, les effets spéciaux low tech et cette bande son incroyable restent parmi les plus beaux moments de l'histoire du cinéma, ne manquez sous aucun prétexte ce rendez vous exceptionnel!" Bruno Chatelin ...
J-34 ! Les Cinéastes de L’ARP sont heureux de vous présenter le programme des débats de cette nouvelle édition. Ces Rencontres ont été pensées pour nourrir la réflexion et le dialogue autour des forces et des enjeux prospectifs du cinéma, en France, en Europe et dans le monde. LES DÉBATS Mercredi 5 novembre 14h - Ouverture de la 35ème édition des Rencontres, suiv...
LA NUIT DE LA GLISSE 2025 UN ÉVÈNEMENT AU CINÉMA LES 14 & 16 NOVEMBRE UNIQUEMENT La Nuit de la Glisse 2025 vous invite à une soirée unique composée de deux films complémentaires, unis par la quête du moment parfait. Deux époques, deux regards, une même passion. BILLETTERIE 2H DE PROGRAMME -&...
When the esteemed French actor Juliette Binoche took to the stage for a Q&A session following the screening of her directorial debut, In-I in Motion, she expressed the hope that, rather than just answering questions about the film, the questions themselves would teach her something new about the movie. “So let’s rock and roll,” she told the crowd. Photo by Laurent Hou Binoche had presented the film on October 28 in the Special Screenin...
The late 1990s, a rural area of northern Malaysia near the Thai border where multiple ethnic groups coexist. Hong Im, widowed, spends her days farming and her nights using magic to help villagers suffering from illness. After a chain of inexplicable events, Hong Im learns an unknown truth about her husband’s death... Director Chong Keat Aun’s new film, following Pavane for an Infant, 2024 TIFF Asian Future section, blends realism and fantasy to depict the rural landscape where the ...
Over 200 filmmakers, actors and leading lights from across all sections of the festival, as well as the TIFF jury members, briefly greeted an awaiting audience before beginning their walk along the 162-meter carpet, where they obliged autograph and selfie seekers before arriving at the elegant staircase leading into the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater. Built in the style of yesteryear’s grand movie houses, the theater provided a glamorous backdrop for TIFF’s Opening Ceremony. T...
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