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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone will sit down with Costa-Gavras on May 31 at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater in an extended conversation following the West Coast Premiere of the latest Gavras film, LAST BREATH. Both critically acclaimed political and social master storytellers, Oliver Stone and Costa-Gavras have used their compelling and powerful art to create conversation starters influenced by living histories and personal experiences. Oliver Stone has said, “Truth ...
The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (August 27 – September 6, 2025) has been awarded to the great German director Werner Herzog (Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu the Vampyre). The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, upon recommendation of the Artistic Director of the Festival, Alberto Barbera. Photo credit: Werner Herzog courtesy of Lena Herzog Werner Herzog, in a...
© Brigitte Lacombe On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, 14 years after he Presided over the Jury in 2011. There are faces that stand in for the 7th Art, and lines of dialogue that leave an indelible mark on cinephilia. With his interiorized style, which surfaces in a gentle smile or a harsh gaze, Robert De...
American composer Philip Glass will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the film music concert Minimalism in Motion: Glass, Nyman and Beyond which will close Film Fest Gent’s Film Music Days 2025 and the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. While initially renowned for his work for opera and his symphonies, Glass has made an equally impressive contribution to film music, with a rich oeuvre of film scores that include Koyaanisqatsi, Mishima: A Life in Four C...
Norwegian actor/filmmaker Espen Alknes started his acting career doing stage performances in theaters, one of which includes the National Theater in Oslo. He has contributed to multiple TV series and films. He is known for “Stardust” (2020) and “What's on Your Mind?” (2014) and Camping in Paradise (2023). Can you speak about your background in acting first? ESPEN: I went to acting school in Oslo and have been working as an actor for about twenty ...
Brandon Lattman was born in San Diego, California on the 5th February 1992. In 2015 he moved to Los Angeles to study filmmaking at The New York Film Academy where he found an interest in cinematography. He also developed himself in other filmmaking areas such as directing, writing and editing. He is known for his work on The Waltz of the Monsters (2017), Repertoire of Memory (2016) and Methadone (2018). His latest film Trifole (2024) held its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Fi...
Director Gabriele Fabbro Named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the top 2022's screenwriters to watch, Gabriele Fabbro was born in 1996, in Milan, Italy. He's a film director with a BFA degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. Since 2011, he wrote, directed and produced over 30 productions including features, short films, music videos and commercials. Among his most recent works, he directed the music video "If You Run (2020)" for Josh Homme (Queens of the St...
Save the date for the 15th International Film Finance Forum, presented by Winston Baker! They will be returning to Cannes Friday 16 May to welcome industry leaders and award-winning filmmakers to dive into and discuss the industry's latest trends! The International Film Finance Forum unites global leaders and acclaimed filmmakers for an annual summit event, diving into the latest trends and market shifts in film finance. Hosted in partnership with&n...
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 ...
The British director, screenwriter and cinematographer Molly Manning Walker will be the President of the Un Certain Regard Jury of the 78th Festival de Cannes. She will be joined by French-Swiss director and screenwriter Louise Courvoisier, Croatian director of the International Film Festival Rotterdam Vanja Kaludjercic, Italian director, producer and screenwriter Roberto Minervini and Argentinian actor Nahuel Pérez Biscayart. They will be in charg...
16 immersive works from 9 countries will be presented in the Selection, including 9 in the Competition. The Immersive Competition Jury will be chaired by French director Luc Jacquet, who will be joined by American artist Laurie Anderson, French writer Tania de Montaigne, British director Martha Fiennes and Japanese video game creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi. This prestigious jury will have the noble task of awarding the prize for Best Immersive Work at ...
After last year's duo with Emmanuelle Béart and Baloji, this year Italian director and screenwriter Alice Rohrwacher has been chosen to chair the Jury of the Caméra d'or. This award honors a first feature film presented in the Official Selection, at the Critics' Week or the Directors' Fortnight. Alice Rohrwacher, whose delicate work blossomed in Cannes, will in turn recognize a filmmaker's debut at the Closing Ceremony of the 7...
L’Œil d’or – The documentary prize, created by the Cannes Film Festival and La Scam, celebrates its 10th anniversary in partnership with INA. Sinc...
Director, screenwriter and producer Maren Ade will preside over the short films and La Cinef Jury of the 78th Festival de Cannes. She will be flanked by director, screenwriter and producer Reinaldo Marcus Green, actress, singer and songwriter Camélia Jordana, producer, photographer and former Director of the Filmoteca Española José María Prado and director and screenwriter Nebojša Slijepčević. Together, they will awar...
Kering and the Festival de Cannes will present the 2025 Women In Motion Award to Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG winning actress and producer Nicole Kidman at the official Women In Motion dinner held during the Festival. The Award, which has been presented in Cannes since 2015, recognizes female artists who, through their career and commitment, advance the place of women in cinema and in society. Kidman will be returning to the festival for the first time since she was honored with the Canne...
The Jury for the 78th Festival de Cannes, chaired by Juliette Binoche, will include American actress and filmmaker Halle Berry, Indian director and screenwriter Payal Kapadia, Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher, French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, as well as Congolese director, documentarist and producer Dieudo Hamadi, Korean director and screenwriter Hong Sangsoo, Mexican director, screenwriter and producer Carlos Reygadas and American actor Jeremy Strong. The Jury will have th...
A man. A woman. A deserted beach. A turbulent sky. Intoxicating music. A 3-month-old idea. A 3-week shoot. A 20-second scene. Eternity lasts but a moment in the end. It was 60 years ago. In 1965, two damaged beings played by Anouk Aimée and Jean-Louis Trintignant met, charmed each other, resisted, and finally twirled under Claude Lelouch's incandescent camera. The Palme d'or in Cannes in 1966, the two Oscars in Hollywood in 1967 and the dozens of awards ar...
Vesoul Fest Jury President (right 2001) In Memoriam Max Tessier: 1944 - 2025 We have just learned of the death in Manila of Max Tessier, film critic, lecturer and former Cannes Film Festival selector. We are deeply saddened by his death. We had a thirty-year friendship with him. He was one of the memories of world cinema. From 1965, he contributed to Jeune Cinéma, then in 1967 to Cinéma. In 1972, he was one of the founders of Ecran. He was a columnist for Revue d...
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In 2025, the SRF – the French Film Directors’ Guild – is proud to honor TODD HAYNES. A filmmaker born in the heart of the American counterculture, he carries his legacy of challenging norms, whether social, sexual or artistic, with pride. TODD HAYNES will be awarded the Carrosse d’Or on May 14th, 2025 in Cannes, during the Directors’ Fortnight opening ceremony. «From Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story to Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Carol and M...
The highly anticipated American film will be presented Out of Competition at the Grand Théâtre Lumière May 14. On Wednesday, May 14, actor and producer Tom Cruise, his long-time collaborator, director and screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, and the cast will walk the steps of the Palais des Festivals. This is only the Hollywood legend's third appearance on the Croisette: the first in 1992, for the premiere of Ron Howard's Far and Away, a few years went by before T...
President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux announced the Official Selection of the 78th Festival de Cannes at a press conference on April 10, 2025. Discover the films that will be shown on the Croisette from May 13 to 24, 2025. Opening Film ...
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 ...
The Marché du Film and Annecy Festival are teaming up once again for a full day of animated excitement in Cannes on 18 May! Join us for the Annecy Animation Showcase, featuring 5 incredible animated works-in-progress — PLUS curated panels and an exclusive cocktail mixer to gather, meet, and connect! Animate your day in Cannes! ...
Explore the future of entertainment with Cannes Next! Cannes Next is the Marché du Film's go-to platform for cutting-edge innovation. Explore the latest in generative AI, virtual production and other new technologies at our upcoming market edition! Here's your first glimpse of our exciting program built to spark fresh partnerships, unlock new business opportunities, and equip you for what’s next! Hear's a teaser of what's to com...
MARCHÉ DU FILM’S INVESTORS CIRCLE RETURNS WITH 10 WORLD-EXCLUSIVE PROJECTS BY ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKERS The exclusive event returns to Cannes for its third edition, giving critically acclaimed directors the chance to pitch their latest projects in development to a select group of VIP private investors. Coming from 8 countries, the list includes: Italian director Giacomo Abbruzzese, Belgian director Lukas Dhont, American director Eliza Hittman, Austrian ...
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Women In Motion program, Kering presents the results of an in-depth study on the evolution of gender equality in film since 2015 and conducted by Dr. Stacy L. Smith, professor at USC and founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative (AII)Illustration by Malika Favre The Kering | Women In Motion program celebrates its 10th anniversary Since its launch at the Festival de Cannes in 2015, Women in Motion has become an important platform dedicated...
Photo credit: Mariana Maltoni Kering and the Festival de Cannes are pleased to announce that the 2025 Women In Motion Emerging Talent Award will be presented to Brazilian director Marianna Brennand during the official Women In Motion dinner at Cannes. Brennand was selected by Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu who received the Award in 2024, as each winner is chosen by the preceding Award winner to receive the prize, which includes a grant of €50,000 to support the creation of ...
SURPRISE RENDEZ-VOUS WITH EFA PRESIDENT JULIETTE BINOCHE IN CANNES With the Academy President presiding over the Cannes Competition Jury this year, the European Film Academy will organise a surprise rendez-vous with Juliette Binoche during the first weekend of the Marché (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). The exact date and location will be communicated a week before, when the final jury screening schedule has been made. At a members-only small reception near the Palais, Juliette B...
Get ready for an exciting Marché edition, herewith a first glimpse into the Marché, courtesy MdF ! The countdown is on! In just ...
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The Rising Star Program, a full-service career accelerator, film market access, and mentorship initiative known for elevating visionary talent, proudly announces the 2025 cohort that will be present in Cannes during the film festival and market. This program is designed to spotlight the next wave of emerging filmmakers and actors at various international industry events. The 2025 cohort features nine Rising Stars poised to make their mark on the industry. Maria Allred (USA) &...
Cannes Conference FOCUS 2025: Key Trends in the film sector Friday 16 May, 2025, 17.00 - 17.45 (CEST) Palais Stage (Level -1) The Eu...
Cannes Conference : Success made in Europe! What's a successful European film? How many are there? Could there be more? Saturday 17 May, 2025 9.30 - 11.30, Main Stage, Palais des Festivals ...
The 15th Annual International Film Finance Forum in Partnership with the Marché du Film and filmfestivals.com will be taking place on Friday, May 16th on the Festival Main Stage. Experience the cutting edge of global film financing at the 15th Annual International Film Finance Forum. This premier gathering unites visionary filmmakers and industry executives to explore groundbreaking trends in entertainment finance, innovative funding approaches, and cross-border collaborations. ...
The Legend of Ochi, Review: Conversations with a baby monster Whenever Hollywood films take-up a subject that is steeped in folklore, mythology, talking animals, birds, creatures or monsters, it creates a universe for them. In other, similar films, the creature is neither a hero or villain among his own ilk. Then there is the choice between full-fledged animation, or a combination of Animation and VFX. The Legend of Ochi is one film where the monster is neither glorified nor vilified. Instead...
Auntypreneur, Review: Stock market saves sassy Aunty’s housing society from demolition There are very few of his kind. Pratik Rajen Kothari is a cool, calm live-wire. I had seen him only in plays so far, so it came as a pleasant surprise that he has directed a Gujarati feature film. His father, Rajen Kothari, was an ace cinematographer, who died young. But Pratik is a real chip of the old block. Shot in Ahmedabad, with local actors, barring his protagonist, Supriya Pathak Kapur, the fil...
Another Simple Favor, Review: Hope, Charity, Faith and the other ‘f’ word forever An author who writes reality fiction and has a huge following on her ‘Moms’ social platform; she spills the beans on a gym instructor at a school, who films his children in the buff; he shoots and kills himself; she also provides material in her next book on a woman who, she says, murdered her sister; she sleeps with her half-brother; she has an obese black woman as an publishing agent wh...
Ground Zero, Review: Found Hero Kashmir. The paradise on earth. The powder keg. The subject of a dozen films made in the last few years. Terror attacks launched by Pakistani infiltrators, or locals recruited by handlers, and Indian armed personnel targetted. Sometimes, civilians are among the casualties. Sometimes only civilians are killed. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and the local police retaliate. Perpetrators are often found and eliminated. Their ‘handlers’ are se...
Jewel Thief—The Heist Begins, Review: Slick flick from Netflix, but does it click? A film with a giveaway title. A film that repeats the title of a brilliant 1967 crime suspense thriller, starring Dev Anand and Ashok Kumar, and directed by Dev’s younger brother, Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand. A film those title reminds you of the passable ‘sequel’, Return of Jewel Thief, directed by Ashok Tyagi and starring Dev Anand and Ashok Kumar. A film produced by Siddharth Ana...
Kesari, Chapter 2, The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, Review: Trigger-happy General Dyer, and Barrister Sankaran Nair on fire It is the era of real stories, ‘based on real incidents, and biopics. Here is none more of the popular genre. Kesar is the Hindi word for saffron. It is also used as a patriotic symbol. Kesari means saffron-coloured. A film titled Kesari was released in 2019, the centenary anniversary of the Jallianwala massacre. It retold the story of Battle of Saragarhi, whe...
Big Bad Idea’s Outsiders Film Festival gets big, good audience Had it been a regular theatre, they would have put up a sign saying House Full. But Veda Black Box in Aram Nagar II, Versova, is not a cinema, and is designed for more intimate gatherings, like plays and workshops, so no such sign greeted me when I arrived at the venue of the Outsiders’ one-day film festival, some 2 hours after it had started. That happened because I had another appointment in the morning/forenoon, and...
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Scheduled from May 16-17, 2025, the seventh annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF), celebrating short film and short-form content from around the globe, is pleased to unveil the finalist shorts of the 2024 competition, the announcement was made today by festival co-founder Nicole Goesseringer Muj. First launched in 2019, FRFF recognizes and celebrates short-form content created for film, television, ...
FOUR DOWN Sunscreen’s 20th Anniversary Kicks off with the World Premiere of Four Down. The incredible story captured the nation’s attention in 2009. St. Petersburg, FL – The Sunscreen Film Festival is thrilled to announce that its 20th annual edition, taking place April 24-27, 2025, kicked off with the highly anticipated World Premiere of the documentary feature film Four Down. The festival’s opening night festivities were ...
Presented by the City of St. Petersburg and St. Pete Clearwater Film Commission, Featuring 224 Films April 24-27, 2025, at AMC Theatres Sundial ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Sunscreen Film Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary,proudly announces its full slate of films for 2025, set to take place at AMC Theatres Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg from Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Opening Night Film: FOUR DOWN ...
ONCE UPON A TIME... A SYMBOLIC EURO. One euro to challenge the world's biggest film festival. One euro to create, on the golden bangs of the Croisette, a playground where artists forgotten by the spotlight could shine. Twenty years ago, in 2005, Alain Zirah, eternal discoverer of new worlds, arrived in Cannes with Solène Guionnet, a young masked actress. They climb the steps as Spiderman and Catwoman. The stage was set. ...
During the Mifa press conference this evening at the CNC, Director of Mifa Véronique Encrenaz outlined some highlights of the upcoming edition, which will be held from 10th to 13th June 2025. Covering an area of over 10,000m², the Mifa will be offering editorialized days from this anniversary edition onwards. With 200 events programmed, 200 stands in the ever-larger Exhibition Area, an XR&Games area that returns to the heart of the Mifa and therefore closer t...
We are pleased to announce the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) will take place from February 4 through February 15, 2026. SBIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Recently, the festival celebrated its 40th year with multiple sold out events and screenings throughout the fest. SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States &nda...
SERET London 2025 8–15 May Meet Our Special Guests This year’s SERET London brings you not only the best of Israeli cinema—but also the incredible people behind it. Join us for exclusive Q&A sessions with the actors, directors, and crea...
We are delighted to announce the 28th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival), which was founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 28th UNAFF will be held from October 16th to 26th in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, and at Stanford University with the theme MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE. It continues our devotion to human r...
“Our lineup reflects our two main focuses this year: international and independent voices”; 73% of the Festival’s 245 films are currently without US distribution and feature titles from 74 countries/regions around the globe communicating in 63 different languages SIFF announced today the lineup of films screening at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, to be held May 15-25 at venues across the Seattle area and followed by a week of select encore scr...
Winning Feature to Receive Worldwide Distribution Contract Hawk Hill Pictures Presents: Mtn Craft Film Festival at the Parkway Theater will take place May 2-3, 2025 in McKees Rocks. This inaugural celebration of independent filmmaking will feature a full lineup of action, comedy, drama, thriller, and documentary films—culminating in a presentation of the Grand Prize award. “Our goal is to provide a real, tangible next step for filmmakers,” said ...
MIFFest Assembles Its Strongest Line-Up of Ambassadors Yet, Bront Palarae Returns, Joined by Siti Saleha and Daiyan Trisha Sets a Purposeful Vision for the Future of Regional Cinema with ASEAN On Screen Launch, Hong Leong Bank Multi-Year Partnership, and Landmark Collaboration with European Film Festival for its 25th Anniversary The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) has unveiled key highlights for its highly anticipated 8th edition, taking place from 19-27 July 2...
First screening events across the country will take place in San Francisco, Boston, Wichita, and Birmingham When We Arrive As Flowers, Resist: The Resistance Revival Chorus, Loving Town San Francisco IndieFest’s social justice-focused touring film festival Resistance of Vision announced the film lineup for the debut screenings in Boston, Wichita, Birmingham (which also includes a virtual component), and San Francisco next month (May 1-3, 31). In additi...
Now in its 14th year, the South Asian Film Festival of Montréal runs from April 25 to May 10 both in cinema and online, this is the only South Asian film festival in Quebec. Truly unique, it is the ultimate cinematic journey, offering over 50 eye-opening, thought-provoking, humanity-filled films people would likely never have a chance to see elsewhere, many films are Canadian premieres. Film enthusiasts can expect world-class films about the lives of South Asians everywhere in a m...
The call for entries for the 20th edition of DocsMX – the Mexico City International Documentary Film Festival – is now open. We are looking for powerful, moving, and thought-provoking stories from all over the world to be part of this special edition. If you are a documentary filmmaker and your film is ready to meet its audience, submit it now. One month left before the call closes. This year, we celebrate 20 editions of stories that matter. Will yours be one of them? T...
24 April/2 May 2025 - Udine, Italy, Teatro Nuovo and Visionario: Two opening titles: Chinese comedy Green Wave and South Korean horror Dark Nuns. 2025 Golden Mulberry Awards to Tsui Hark and Sylvia Chang. Chinese comedy Green Wave and South Korean horror Dark Nuns will officially be opening the 27th edition of the Far East Film Festival on Thursday 24 April. The international spotlight will then remain on the Teatro Nuovo and the Visionario until Friday 2 May when animated love story...
The very first edition of the global festival of film and artificial intelligence, the WORLD ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FILM FESTIVAL, connected to the WORLD ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CANNES FESTIVAL (same organizers but different objectives, here at the WAIFF the focus is enterly on films where AI is used as a tool) took place in Nice last Friday and Saturday 11-12.04. Very well organised by producer Sarah Lelouch and David Defendi, CEO Genario, artistic director Julien Raout and festival director J...
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Spot on in Latin America for Europe’s finest films For the second time, European Film Promotion (EFP) is presenting the Latin American Critics’ Award for European Films. 37 film critics and journalists from 13 Latin American countries will choose three favourites among 19 nominated films, before crowning the winning film at the Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) on 7 June 2025. Nominated by 19 national film promotion institutes from throughout Europe, the shortl...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMLZPHYT Enter the Universe, chronicled by Malaki-z, the cosmic historian who records the most intriguing and critical tales of existence. MALAKI-Z’s 1st ANTHOLOGY, Into the Light, spans five thought-provoking stories, each one casting light on humanity’s place within the vast cosmos. In Willard’s Fundamental Force, Professor Roy Willard, a humble astrophysicist, stumbles upon a discovery that could redefine everything we know about the univers...
The Festival press conference, organised by the CNC, has just ended. Mickaël Marin, CEO of CITIA, and Marcel Jean, Artistic Director, presented the Official Selection, Screening Events, the new features for 2025 and other highlights of this year's progamme, which will be held from 8th to 14th June. “After a historic 2024 edition, with a record attendance of 17,400 badgeholders, and all this despite a difficult context for the industry, we have worked with rene...
Sydney Film Festival today announces the Australian Premiere of the most talked about Australian film of the year, Together. Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks and starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, his debut feature will open the 72nd edition of the Festival on Wednesday 4 June at the State Theatre, followed by a post-screening celebration at Sydney Town Hall. Fresh from becoming the breakout-hit at Sundance, Together is a bold new Australian feature that b...
The Tui International Film Festival, taking place from May 7 to 11, once again reaffirms its strong commitment to Galician cinema. For another year, Play-Doc serves as a key gathering space, bringing together different generations of filmmakers — from recognized voices to emerging talents. In addition to presenting the recent films that will be part of the Galicia Competition, the festival also showcases projects at various stages of development, as well as the recovery of lesse...
A dramatised documentary in making: A curious boy along with a born adventurer, the Forever Young Man set out on a quest for discovery… A larger-than-life tale from the real-life spectrum. Cast: Nazia Khan, Emran Hashmi, Sameer Ali, Ibrahim, Yukta Mookhey – and introducing Akhdan Alam as JOHNY Mera Naam…
“The most powerful stories emerge from the real-life spectrum.” Cinema and the World Affairs/Cinema and Espionage: Two filmmakers on a crossroads. One of them is interested in cinema – the other one has a drive for cinema and the world affairs… “One man who knocked into several military and intelligence structures – for the sake of one woman he loved.” Let’s begin, by taking a look back into the 1950s, a p...
The 2025 TV & Film Awards honors the rich diversity of content created by global storytellers on all viewing platforms, engaging audiences around the world. With a history of awarding creative excellence and innovation across all genres, the competition consistently leads the way in embracing industry advancements and global trends.
“We are thrilled to announce the debut of seven new categories: Anthology Entertainment Series, Anthology Entertainment Special, Multi-Platform Promotion, Sports Anchor/Analyst, Sports Anthology, Sports Studio Show, and Streaming Anthology. They join the existing Social Justice categories across all genres and platforms, as well multiple Journalism and Entertainment categories,” said Rose Anderson, Executive Vice President & Executive Director, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. “Along with stories that show how individual actions can change the world and the ability of the human spirit to triumph over adversity, today’s storytellers are finding new ways to keep viewers informed, entertained, and engaged in our ever-changing and interconnected world.”
View the TV & Film Awards comprehensive roster of categories.
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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
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The 7th 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
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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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Golden Horseman 2025 / Copyright: FILMFEST DRESDEN 37 Filmfest Dresden (8–13 April, 2025) Award Winners of the 37 Filmfest Dresden 17 Prizes Worth €70,500 Awarded // Double Awards for PANADRILO (Panama) and DO SOMETHING (Germany)) // Golden Horsemen for VOX HUMANA (Germany), SOCIAL CLUB (Germany), I DIED IN IRPIN (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine) and more This Saturday evening, the award winners of the 37 Filmfest Dresden were announced in the National, Inter...
On April 11 and 12, 2025, the Département des Alpes-Maritimes hosted the very first World AI Film Festival (WAiFF) at the Cinéma Pathé Gare du Sud in Nice, a unique event dedicated to the interaction between new technologies and cinematographic and audiovisual creation. The first edition has been a success, both in terms of the quality of the works presented and the enthusiasm of the public and professionals in attendance. Organized by the Département des Alpes-Ma...
Winners: copyright: Michael Kaltenecker 37 Filmfest Dresden (8–13 April, 2025) Festival Record: Over 17,000 Visitors at 37 Filmfest Dresden Cinema Audiences of 10,400 // 38 Filmfest Dresden from 14 to 19 April 2026 The 37 Filmfest Dresden ended on Sun...
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival in San Jose, CA wrapped to pre-pandemic audience levels and critical acclaim. Cinequest’s Virtual Festival (on the Creatics platform) followed and wowed audiences with its unique and proprietary integration of live and streamed experiences. Cinequest showcased 238 films (110 World or U.S. Premieres) presented by 620 artists from 52 countries. Cinequest (domiciled in the Silicon Valley) lived up to its reputation of providing t...
The 12th annual edition of SR Socially Relevant Film Festival NY 2025 wrapped on Sunday with an Awards Closing Night. During this event, multiple awards were given to talented filmmakers, and a Cinematic Achievement Honor Award was presented to Anora's co-star, Karren Karagulian. Photo: Honor Awardee Karren Karagulian with Nora Armani The 12th Edition of the SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival in-person section closed on March 16 at the Tenri...
Véronique Encrenaz, directrice du Mifa, a évoqué ce soir, lors de la conférence de presse du Mifa au CNC, les moments forts de sa prochaine édition qui se déroulera du 10 au 13 juin 2025. Sur une superficie de plus de 10 000 m² le Mifa proposera dès cette édition anniversaire des journées éditorialisées. Avec 200 événements proposés, 200 stands dans le Chapiteau des expo...
Festival 8-14 juin 2025 I Mifa 10-13 juin 2025 La conférence de presse du Festival, organisée au CNC, vient de se terminer. Mickaël Marin, directeur général de CITIA, et Marcel Jean, délégué artistique, ont présenté la Sélection officielle, les Séances événements, les nouveautés 2025 et d'autres éléments de la programmation de cette nouvelle édit...
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LUCKY LOVE AMBASSADEUR DE MAGNUM CANNES EN SHOWCASE EXCEPTIONNEL SUR LA PLAGE MAGNUM CANNES LE JEUDI 15 MAI PROCHAIN Après ses performances remarquées lors de la Cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux Paralympiques Paris 2024 et lors des dernières Victoires de la musique, le showcase exclusif de LUCKY LOVE sur la Plage Magnum promet de « casser les codes et faire craquer de plaisir » les festivaliers de la 78e édition du Festival de Cannes, ...
16 œuvres immersives venant de 9 pays seront présentées en Sélection dont 9 en Compétition. Le Jury de la Compétition immersive sera présidé par le réalisateur français Luc Jacquet qui sera accompagné de l’artiste américaine Laurie Anderson, de l’écrivaine française Tania de Montaigne, de la réalisatrice britannique Martha Fiennes&nb...
La réalisatrice, scénariste et directrice de la photographie britannique Molly Manning Walker sera la Présidente du Jury Un Certain Regard du 78e Festival de Cannes. Elle sera entourée de la réalisatrice et scénariste franco-suisse Louise Courvoisier, de la directrice croate du Festival International du Film de Rotterdam Vanja Kaludjercic, du réalisateur, producteur et scénariste italien Roberto Minervini ...
La réalisatrice, scénariste et productrice Maren Ade sera la Présidente du Jury des courts métrages et de La Cinef du 78e Festival de Cannes. Elle sera entourée du réalisateur, scénariste et producteur Reinaldo Marcus Green, de la comédienne, auteure-compositrice-interprète Camélia Jordana, du producteur, photographe et ancien Directeur de la Filmoteca Española José María Prado et du réalisateur et ...
Après le duo Emmanuelle Béart et Baloji l’an dernier, la réalisatrice et scénariste italienne Alice Rohrwacher présidera le Jury de la Caméra d’or de la 78e édition du Festival de Cannes. Ce prix récompense un premier long métrage présenté en Sélection officielle, à la Semaine de la Critique ou la Quinzaine des Cinéastes. Alice Rohrwacher © Andreas Rentz / Getty Images Alice Roh...
Le Jury du 78e Festival de Cannes présidé par Juliette Binoche sera composé de l'actrice et cinéaste américaine Halle Berry, de la réalisatrice et scénariste indienne Payal Kapadia, de l’actrice italienne Alba Rohrwacher, de l'écrivaine franco-marocaine Leïla Slimani, du réalisateur, documentariste et producteur congolais Dieudo Hamadi, du réalisateur et scénariste coréen Hong Sangsoo, du...
Un homme, Une femme, Deux affiches Un homme. Une femme. Une plage déserte. Un ciel tourmenté. Une musique enivrante. Une idée surgie 3 mois auparavant. Un tournage de 3 semaines. Une scène de 20 secondes. ...
In Memoriam Max Tessier : 1944 – 2025 (à droite sur la photo du jury de Vesoul 2001 qu'il présidait Nous venons d’apprendre le décès survenu à Manille de Max Tessier critique et conférencier de cinéma, ancien sélectionneur du Festival de Cannes. Sa mort nous plonge dans une profonde tristesse. Nous avions trente ans d’amitié avec lui. Il était l’une des mémoires du cin&e...
La saga américaine Mission Impossible, dont le retour est très attendu, fera partie de la Sélection officielle du Festival de Cannes et sera présentée Hors Compétition au Grand Théâtre Lumière. Mercredi 14 mai, le comédien et producteur Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, réalisateur, scénariste et complice de longue date, ainsi que toute l'équipe du film monteront les Marches du Palais des Festivals....
Iris Knobloch, Présidente, et Thierry Frémaux, Délégué général, ont annoncé la Sélection officielle du 78e Festival de Cannes lors de la conférence de presse du 10 avril 2025. Découvrez dès maintenant les films qui seront projetés sur La Croisette du 13 au 24 mai 2025. FILM D'OUVERTURE PARTIR UN JOUR Amélie Bonnin 1er film - Hors Compétition COMPÉTITION THE PHOENICIAN SC..
Le Forum RIDM et Téléfilm Canada sont fiers d'annoncer les projets sélectionnés pour le prochain Docs-in-Progress - Canadian Showcase au Marché du Film du Festival de Cannes. Présentée par Cannes Docs, la section documentaire du Marché du Film, Docs-In-Progress est un événement de pitch présentant des projets de longs métrages documentaires à un stade avancé de montage. Le Canadian...
La 2e édition du FIJA s’achève après une semaine intense de projections, de rencontres et de belles découvertes ! Palmarès 2025 : • Meilleur long-métrage : Toxic de Saulé Bliuvaité • Prix du meilleur acteur : Ali Hlali pour Les Enfants Rouges • Prix de la meilleure actrice : Albina Korzh pour Oxana • Prix du public – long-métrage : Les En...
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