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The 14th Annual Key West Film announces full lineup

Festival to open with Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen crowd-pleasing romantic comedy ETERNITY and close with Oscar Best Picture frontrunner HAMNET, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix Winner, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, to serve as Centerpiece Film Special work in-progress screening of film about celebrated local artist, Eric Anfinson The 14th Annual Key West Film Festival kicks off on November 12, 2025, led by the Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen feel good film...

From October 28 to November 2, the best of science fiction cinema returns to Trieste

  Guests attending include Ben Wheatley, Gabriele Mainetti and Ted Chiang From October 28 to November 2, the best of science fiction cinema returns to Trieste. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival will showcase the finest in fantastic film from around the world - with over 50 premieres, an impressive lineup of international guests, and a packed programme of special events.   Organized by La Cappella Undergro...

The Festival Beat N°1142

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995 - FINALIZING OUR NEW SITE - COMING OUT SOON BEST OF LUCK ON THE CIRCUIT We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google even existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles and counting. In the meantime we are busy mai...

Nantes Festival des 3 Continents Programme highlights

47th EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL DES 3 CONTINENTS Programme highlights : Taïwan, Sri Lanka and Egypt in the spotlight From 21 to 29 November 2025, the Festival des 3 Continents returns to cinemas in Nantes and several other towns in the department for a new edition celebrating cinema from Africa, Latin America and Asia. Ahead of the press conference scheduled for 30 October, during which the full programme will be revealed, the festival is pleased to announce today the highlights of this 4...

DaVinci International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Emile Hirsch with Honorary Leo Award

The DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) (October 10-12th) announced today that acclaimed actor Emile Hirsch will receive the Honorary Leo Award at the festival’s seventh edition. The prestigious honor, presented each year to visionaries whose work reflects artistic courage and human endeavor, will be awarded during the Closing Awards Ceremony on October 12, 2025, at AMC Theatres at The Grove in Los Angeles. “Emile Hirsc...

Micheaux Film Festival Unveils 2025 Schedule, Highlighted by Opening Night LA Premiere of "It's Dorothy" Starring Ashanti

  The Micheaux Film Festival today announced initial programming for its seventh edition, taking place October 23–26, 2025 at The Culver Theatre in Culver City and surrounding venues. Opening Night will feature the World Premiere of the episodic selection “Remember” and the Los Angeles Premiere of the feature documentary “It’s Dorothy,” with the festival set to close with the West Coast Premiere of “She Dances.”     ...

Luxembourg at CinEast, Focus on Poland and the special Ukrainian programme

Luxembourg at CinEast – 5 films co-produced by Luxembourg presented as Luxembourg avant-premières with guests (including Dracula by Radu Jude, Winter of the Crow by Kasia Adamik, Thelma’s Perfect Birthday by R. Kalnaellis) Focus on Poland – 14 feature films, 3 shorts, 2 concerts, a debate on integration, and 10 guests The largest Focus ever organised by the festival Special Ukrainian Programme – 5 documentaries, a cine-concert, and a char...

The 69th BFI London Film Festival opens today

    LFF 2025 is here! Welcome to the first day of the 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express. Expect 12 jam-packed days celebrating storytelling in its many forms. Playing this evening at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and during the Festival at UK-wide cinemas is the international premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Contemporary cinema’s favourite detective Benoit Blanc returns in Rian Johnson’s sha...

SAVE THE DATE for the 12th Annual Bentonville Film Festival!

  Mark your calendar! The 2026 Bentonville Film Festival is set for June 15 - 21! We are excited for our 12th annual festival and cannot wait to have you all with us to celebrate and champion inclusion in all forms of media.    “For 12 years, BFF has championed the artistry of over 10,000 talented filmmakers, offering a global platform for their powerful and personal stories to be seen, heard, and celebrated” said Geena Davis, BFF leader and Academy Award winn...

The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) proudly announces its 2025 official film lineup

      CIFF to Open with “Dead Man’s Wire” and Close with "Sentimental Value”   Spotlight Screenings include “Arco,” “Blue Moon,” “American Solitaire,” “Jay Kelly,” “The Choral,” “The Secret Agent,” “The Tale of Silyan” and “Train Dreams”   The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) proudly announces its 2025 official film lineup, marking its...

The program of WARSAW INDUSTRY TALKS has also been announced

WARSAW CO-PRODUCTION FORM: SELECTION OF PROJECTS UNVEILED   We are pleased to announce the projects in development and works in progress selected to participate in this year’s Warsaw Co-Production Forum. The projects will be presented to both Polish and international film industry professionals on October 15 & 16 as part of Warsaw Industry Days, during the 41st edition of the Warsaw Film Festival.   Projects in development:   ALIENS IN TIROL, Hungary, dir. Nikol ...

Announcing the Denver Film Festival 2025 program

  The festival will open on October 31. THE FULL PROGRAM IS HERE: The lineup of over 135 films in the 2025 program celebrates global cinema with selections from around the world, the U.S. and right here in Colorado. Some of the most talked-about titles of the year and hidden gems will grace our screens for you to enter a kaleidoscope of the human experience.     Opening Night: WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MISTERY, dir. Rian Johnson, U.S. This star-studded presentation...

‘The Persian Rug’ Begins Oscar Quest at CineLounge Sunset, Set for DaVinci International Film Festival Premiere

  Directed by Gabriel Beristain and Starring Golsa Sarabi, Sean Kanan, and Shila Ommi, Film Explores the Poignant Struggles of Identity, Resilience, and Sacrifice Through Art   Award-winning director and cinematographer Gabriel Beristain leads the powerful new drama The Persian Rug, set for a weeklong Oscar®-qualifying run at CineLounge Sunset before its much-anticipated world festival premiere at the DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) on Octob...

The Festival Beat N°1141

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995 - FINALIZING OUR NEW SITE - COMING OUT SOON BEST OF LUCK ON THE CIRCUIT We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google even existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles and counting. In the meantime we are busy mai...

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival announces film lineup for its 34th edition (October 10 - 18)

  Thomas Winston’s LOST WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE opens, André Hörmann’s THE COWBOY is the Centerpiece selection, and Elegance Bratton’s MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE gets the closing slot     Jon Alpert will receive the HSDFF Brent Renaud Career Achievement Award, and ​​Geeta Gandbhir will be the recipient of this year’s Impact Award   The critically acclaimed Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival an...

74th IFFMH: Opening Film, Centre Piece and Closing Film 2025

The 74th International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg opens with Amir Azizi’s ›Inside Amir‹, sets Chandler Levack’s ›Mile End Kicks‹ as the Centre Piece and closes with Chad Hartigan’s ›The Threesome‹.  Feel Good?! The IFFMH will explore the question at the heart of its 74th edition in three remarkable feel-good movies: Amir Azizi’s warm-hearted portrait ›Inside Amir‹ as the festival’s opening film...

The full festival lineup for AFI FEST

  We’re thrilled to announce the full festival lineup for AFI FEST presented by Canva! This year’s AFI FEST will feature 160+ films from 56 countries and 19 Best International Feature Oscar® submissions.   VIEW FULL PROGRAM GUIDE Don’t miss out on your chance to experience some of the year’s best films in the heart of Hollywood. Explore the full AFI FEST lineup, and buy your pass or 10-ticket bundle today! Passholde...

29th American French Film Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Oscar Entries and Exclusive Premieres

At a press conference held today at the Résidence de France in Beverly Hills, members of the Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF) and The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) Programmer announced the full lineup of films and series to be presented at the Festival taking place October 28 to November 3 at the Director’s Guild of America theater complex. Participating in the press event today were host Adrien Frier, Consul General of France in Los Angeles; Céc...

FilmAfrica Takes Center Stage Opening DaVinci International Film Festival on October 10th at AMC Theaters at The Grove in LA

Following the proven success of international initiatives such as FilmBC and FilmAsia, the DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF), the premier boutique awards platform celebrating independent cinema from around the world, is proud to introduce FilmAfrica. This year, the FilmAfrica program will significantly expand its presence, moving beyond a standard two-hour showcase to headline the Opening Night celebration. This prestigious event serves as a foundational step toward...

Chicago’s Swym Good Films Unleashes Horror Short The Girl in the Street at Major Fall Festivals

l-r: Chris Paicely, Shawn Roundtree Jr., Miles August     Chicago-based Swym Good Films’ latest production, the horror short The Girl in the Street, has earned official selection at several of North America’s leading genre festivals. Directed by the acclaimed Black filmmaking duo Chris & Miles (Chris Paicely and Miles August) and written by Paicely, the film has been programmed at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Vancouver ...

Warsaw Industry Talks 2025 – Program Highlights

    The 41st edition of the Warsaw Film Festival starts in just three weeks. This year, the festival will be accompanied by an industry section in a new format. At the heart of Warsaw Industry Days are the Co-Production Forum – presentations of projects from Central and Eastern Europe – and Industry Talks, a series of panels and lectures offering professionals a chance to meet and exchange perspectives on the most pressing challenges and trends in contemporary cinema...

The Festival Beat Special San Sebastian TIFF focus 1140

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995 - FINALIZING THE NEW SITE - COMING OUT SOON BEST OF LUCK ON THE CIRCUIT We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google even existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles and counting. In the meantime we are busy mai...

The 41st edition of the Warsaw International Film Festival and Warsaw Industry Days are just around the corner

    The 41st edition of the Warsaw International Film Festival (October 10-19) and Warsaw Industry Days (October 13-18) are just around the corner. Get ready to celebrate the magic of cinema with us this fall!   In anticipation of all the events, we’re pleased to announce that the Industry accreditation is now available! Take advantage of the Early Bird discount—register by September 20. Industry accreditation grants access to Warsaw Industry Days closed ...

This year, the poster of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival invites you to an epic travel

  This year, the poster of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival takes on the shape of an epic. Created by Lithuanian illustrator Karolis Strautniekas, it transforms the iconic silhouette of Clermont-Ferrand’s cathedral into a majestic ship. Its towers rise as masts, its sails billow in the wind, and the entire monument metamorphoses into a departing vessel. On board, passengers wave, as if inviting each and every one of us to embark on this cinematic journey. ...

The 2025 San Diego International Film Festival Lineup Is Here!

We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 San Diego International Film Festival lineup! This year’s Main Slate spans 29 countries and includes 24 world premieres—selected from thousands of submissions. Audiences can look forward to a bold mix of narratives, documentaries, shorts, and animation that spotlight global stories and fresh voices in film. Get ready to experience five unforgettable days of cinema, conversations, and celebrations. Where&n...
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