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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 ...
Glamour, goose bumps, and grand emotions: Matthias Schweighöfer and Christoph Maria Herbst thrill audiences at the Munich International Film Festival
Camera flashes lit up the Isar Carpet at the 42nd Munich International Film Festival as Matthias Schweighöfer and Christoph Maria Herbst met excited fans at the world premieres of their latest productions. Introduced to full houses by these popular German actors, these two films are worlds apart, yet are equally ...
“After a cracking Opening Night, we’re busting out films, talks, workshops, and all manner of activity across Perth and Fremantle - and we can’t wait to hear what you think!" - Richard Sowada, Festival Director
Opening Night was a Blast - and Here’s Some Pics to Prove it!
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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...
Festival to honour Khan’s legacy with a special retrospective, including a screening and discussion of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced that celebrated actor, filmmaker and cultural icon Aamir Khan will attend the 2025 Festival as its official Chief Guest. Marking the 16th edition of the Festival, Khan’s appearance will include a special retrospective celebrating his extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema — ...
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...
Experience the most documented exorcism in history at home on Digital NOW Starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene and Abigail Cowen
Altitude has announced that the real life exorcism horror, The Ritual, is available to watch at home now on digital platforms. After a wide theatrical release on 30th May, the film will now be available to watch at home.
Based on True Events. The harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, and the two pries...
photo: Šimon Lupták
The 18th Fest Anča International Animation Festival has announced its award-winning films and directors. The Anča Award for Best Animated Short went to I Died in Irpin, while the Best Slovak Animated Short was awarded to Overture. These winning titles are now one step closer to the Oscar® Award, as Fest Anča remains the only Academy Awards® qualifying festival in Slovakia. This year’s international jury recognized films that reflect...
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...
The Ottawa International Animation Festival continues the rollout of its 2025 Official Selections with the announcement of the seven animated works in the Animated Series Competition. ...
THIS WEEK IN TRAILER GOLD We’re keeping the momentum going with more standout moments from #GTA25—and this week, we’re spotlighting two fan-favorite categories:
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ANIMATION@DFM 2025: CELEBRATING AFRICAN ANIMATION VOICES AND FOSTERING INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is pleased to highlight the animation programming at the 16th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM), taking place from 18 - 21 July 2025.
The 2025 DFM animation focus is highlighted through the official projects pitching in the DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, the various partners engaging in discussions exploring animation’s sustainability, diversity, ...
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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...
BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL, LED BY GEENA DAVIS, ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
“Rosemead” Wins Best Narrative Award
“The Librarians” Wins Best Documentary Award
The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the winners of their narrative, documentary, homegrown, short film, and episodic categories from the 2025 Bentonville Film Festival’s competition progr...
Last night, the Sydney Film Festival closed with a night to remember at the Closing Night Ceremony. Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Sydney Film Prize, winning the Official Competition for his astonishing masterpiece IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT. Panahi accepted the award in person to an emotional standing ovation from the audience.
The jury, led by director Justin Kurzel, remarked that the winner was “a courageous film with a deep soul and a powerful sense of forgiveness....
The Waco Independent Film Festival will take place In-Theater - July 17-20/Online Encore July 20-26
Julia Barnett’s family favorite A Christmas in New Hope
is the Opening Night U.S. Premiere presentation
and Chris Beier’s award-winning drama
The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia is set for the Closing Night
A Christmas in New Hope, The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia
Waco, TX (June 14, 2025) – The Wac...
ATX TV Festival Announces Finalists and Mentors for the 2025 Pitch Competition & Yearlong Mentorship Program featuring ATX TV Co-President Emily Gipson and More Better Productions’ Rika Dharmesh Bhakta
ATX TV Festival has announced the Top 10 Finalists and new Mentors in its annual Pitch Competition & Mentorship Program, which guides emerging TV writers in developing their projects and the next steps of their career.
Through a screening process of each a...
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, ...
Outstanding films recognized ahead of indie streamer’s third annual celebration of student cinema
Independent streaming platform Mometu is making waves on the festival circuit with the announcement of its official selections for the 2025 Mometu College Film Festival. Now in its third year, the student-focused competition is quickly becoming a critical launching pad for young filmmakers, and a must-watch event for anyone tracking the future of cinema.
With 82 entrants representing 38 sc...
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 ...
Telluride Film Festival (August 29 – September 1, 2025) is proud to unveil its 2025 Festival poster, created by celebrated cartoonist and graphic novelist Daniel Clowes.
Daniel Clowes is one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in contemporary graphic storytelling. Best known for his seminal comic-book series Eightball and the cult classic graphic novel Ghost World, Clowes has defined the landscape of alternative comics for over three decades. His body of wo...
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards announced today the 2025 winners during a special ceremony hosted by Emmy-award winner Denny Directo (Entertainment Tonight) in the iconic Sony Pictures Studios’ Scenic Arts Building in Culver City. Now in its third edition, this trailblazing global awards program for short films established by Creo and sponsored by Sony ignites the careers of emerging visionaries, amplifying bold storytelling from different corners of the world.
Selected for their...
