Former editor of CE Pro brings deep industry expertise and formidable content skills to fast-growing global full-service marketing and PR agency.
RISE Media Strategy announces the appointment of Arlen Schweiger as Director of Content. This strategic addition to the RISE team underscores the company’s commitment to delivering top-tier content, marketing, and PR services to its esteemed roster of clients in the residential and commercial AV industry, including manufacturers, service ...
The Netherlands Film Festival (NFF) announces the third generation of Fellows. Luna Maurer, Nirit Peled, and Matthew C. Wilson will work on their research into new technologies and storytelling.
This new group of Fellows concludes the three-year trajectory of the Digital Culture Fellowship Programme, initiated by the NFF in collaboration with numerous partner organizations. The research programme fosters the professional growth of participants from...
15 October 2025, 25th edition World Soundtrack Awards
14 - 16 October 2025, WSA Film Music Days during Film Fest Gent
The 2025 WSA Industry Award by Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy will be presented to the Composers Diversity Collective, in recognition of the organisation’s mission to create a safer, more inclusive and representative film music industry.
The WSA Industry Award celebrates individuals or organisations whose efforts have made a not...
15 October 2025, 25th edition World Soundtrack Awards
14 - 16 October 2025, WSA Film Music Days during Film Fest Gent
The 2025 WSA Industry Award by Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy will be presented to the Composers Diversity Collective, in recognition of the organisation’s mission to create a safer, more inclusive and representative film music industry.
The WSA Industry Award celebrates individuals or organisations whose efforts have made a not...
British director Nadia Fall won on 02.07 the Fritz Gerlich Trophee at Filmfest Munich. The ceremony took place at the Künstlerhaus in Munich and was organised by the Tellux production company. It's Nadia's debut film, no surprise the London based director was overwhelmed by this unexpected honor.
British director Nadia Fall has received the Fritz Gerlich Prize at the Munich Film Festival.
The award went to her drama "Brides." The film tells the story of young Muslim wo...
Jessica Sherr is a dynamic actress, writer, and producer based in New York City. Known for her vibrant comedic energy and captivating presence, she lights up both stage and screen with performances that leave audiences entertained and wanting more.
Originally from San Diego, Jessica’s passion for storytelling led her to pursue a career in entertainment, earning standout roles on television in Claws (TNT), Cloak & Dagger(Freeform), Blue Bloods (C...
The Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, returned for its 31st-edition this year from June 24-30, 2025. Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this year’s ShortFest was presented at the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs. In addition to screenings, the ShortFest Forum occured with classes and panels featuring industry representatives, filmmakers, and additional guests. The ShortFest Aw...
Theresa Russell to be Jury President of the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent as festival celebrates Nicolas Roeg with retrospective
American actress Theresa Russell will serve as Jury President of the International Jury at the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent, which will take place from 8 to 19 October. During the 80s and 90s, Russell was a prominent figure who competed with the biggest Hollywood actresses. Today, she is mostly celebrated for her complex and vulnerable roles in the films...
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The Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES is honored to welcome Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel as this year’s Jury President. Norwegian director and screenwriter born in 1990, he embodies a new generation of European filmmakers whose sensitivity and narrative mastery are revitalizing the landscape of auteur cinema.
Coming from a legendary cinematic lineage — grandson of Liv Ullmann and Ingmar Bergman — Halfd...
The Cannes current edition which just ended a week ago, taking place 16-20 of June announced the Lions for Film, Dan Wieden Titanium, Glass: The Lion for Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Grand Prix for Good and Special Awards
France and the USA win two Grands Prix each. Brazil and New Zealand each win one
20 June 2025 - As the 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity comes to a close, the final Awards Show honoured the winners of Film, Titanium, Glass: The Lion for Change, ...
Carlos V. Gutierrez is a film and television director whose work has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Emmy Award, and has been featured on HBO and Showtime. In the commercial world, Carlos is a highly sought after director who works on national campaigns for Turbo Tax, Princess Cruises, Exxon / Mobil, Chevy and numerous others. His commercial work for clients includes a Super Bowl commercial and PSA's that have won international recognition.
In a recent interview wit...
Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain with a diverse professional background and international experience. She has cast over 100 productions for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, MediaPro and various Spanish independent producers, and her work has resulted in over 250 awards at international film festivals. In addition to her work as a casting director, Luci is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry and has served on the board of the CSA and the d...
US Filmmaker Kayla Briët won the Best Female Documentary Director Award of the 14th International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro 2025 for her film „Ways of Knowing: A Navajo Nuclear History“. / Photo by Carmille Dudeck
US filmmakers Judy Irving and Christopher Beaver are among the top award winners of the 14th International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro 2025. They received for „Nagasaki Journey (Digitally Restored Version)“ the festival’s Memory Award for the restoration of a powerful historical documentary film that connects todays young generation with the suffering of the young atomic bomb victims of Nagasaki.
Judy Irving and Christopher Beaver said: „We ac...
Erik Toresson Hellqvist has been appointed as the new Head of Marketing and Communications at Göteborg Film Festival. In his new role, he will lead the development and coordination of marketing and communication strategies for the festival’s three key brands: Göteborg Film Festival, the streaming service Draken Film, and Prisma – the festival for young film lovers. The position includes both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, with a focus on strengthen...
ACE CANADA ANNOUNCES FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The team behind the Animation Career Excelerator (ACE CANADA) is proud to announce the formation of its first Board of Directors and the official launch of a new not-for-profit organization: The Animation Career Excelerator (ACE CANADA) Society. Chairing the board is independent producer and founder of the ACE Program, Rose-Ann Tisserand. The new board is composed of experienced professionals from across Canada, ...
Film Fest Gent welcomes 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer A. R. Rahman as Guest of Honour at 25th World Soundtrack Awards
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards, Film Fest Gent is thrilled to welcome 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer A. R. Rahman as esteemed Guest of Honour. Widely regarded as India’s greatest living composer, A.R. Rahman’s legacy has reshaped the landscape of film music worldwide. From his groundbreaking score for the ...
Cannes Lions honours Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen as inaugural Creative Champion of the Year
New Award recognises Narayen’s dedication to enabling creativity in its many forms and driving the creative agenda across industries and around the globe
13 May 2025 - The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO, Adobe, will be honoured as its inaugural Creative Champion of the Year. The new honouree Award is given to individu...
I still remember his impressive debut film I watched in Venice. He made his feature directorial debut in 2015 with The Childhood of a Leader at the Venice Film Festival.
His second feature film, Vox Lux was hailed by critics after it premiered in competition at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, London Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.
His recent original feature The Brutalist recently won Brady Best Picture and Best Director at the Golden Globes.
Mag...
Nesta Morgan CONTENT for Cannes 2025 Sketches (listed 1-12)
(copyright Nesta Morgan 2025)
23 May 2025
FAO Bruno Chatelin c/o filmfestivals.com
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Kering Women in Motion
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Inspired by Brigitte Bardot, Lars Von Trier and her own documentary, My Mother.
A few steps, I can have a Vision, any character. My secret rhythms, different pace, slow
movement. A red shoe meaning ballet, I’m strong, Lemon incest and Shy.
Nesta
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78th Festival de Cannes opening ceremony! film by : Sissy LIN edited by : Lin Xi www.Filmfestivals.com NON STOP FILM FESTIVALS The place to be for the film festival circuit fans!
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