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Could award-winning Australian-Greek director Kosta Nikas’ narrative short UTOPIA be the most pirated short film in the world? There was a mad rush of netizens to translate and subtitle it into their own language; a phenomenon generally observed for feature films, not for short films! Filmed in 2016 and released …

Guwahati: Yet another feather in the cap of acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Aimee Baruah, his Dimasa language feature film “Semkhor” was awarded the “Best Indian Cinema” award at the prestigious Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes). Baruah received the award from Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. The film festival is organized by Karnataka …

The International Film Festival Febiofest Bratislava returns after two years, its program full of ambitious and experimental works. Designed as a platform for promoting auteur cinema, Febiofest Bratislava presents current trends in independent cinema with a particular focus on productions from Slovakia and neighboring countries. Aiming to attract viewers of …

This first-person chronicle is written by filmmaker Ian Bawa. For more information on CBC’s First Person Stories, please see frequently asked questions. When I was a child, my father sometimes bullied me. He would be my mother’s “bad cop” who played the role of “good cop”. When I was 20, …

The 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) came to town on Wednesday, March 2. It continues until Saturday, March 12. So far, the general response has been a mix of reunion bliss and mild culture shock. The annual event, a highlight of Santa Barbara’s cultural calendar for decades, last …

The big screen is coming to Denver this weekend with offerings for everyone at five top film festivals. 📽 The 18th edition The Boulder International Film Festival opens this weekend at the Boulder Theatre. Watch “The Duke” with actress Helen Mirren or “The Rust” by Alec Baldwin. Baldwin will also …

It has been six months since the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) brought together all of its industry initiatives under one roof, appointing Jacob Wong as Director of HKIFF Industry. The film festival programming and project market veteran previously served as the director of the Hong Kong-Asia Film …

For the first time, the Bengaluru International Film Festival (Biffes) will screen films online. In a bid to meet the challenges of the pandemic, organizers are expected to host the festival in a hybrid model from March 3-10. So how does this system work? Online movie screening is a new …

John Arcilla will lead the winners of the 6th Film Ambassadors Night of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to be held on February 27 at the newly renovated Metropolitan Theater (MET). John won the Volpi Cup at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his fine performance …

MACAO, February 23 – The list of nominees of the “40and Hong Kong Film Awards’ came out recently. Actress Chrissie Chau was nominated for Best Actress as she was the lead actress in the Macau film Madalena, one of the projects selected under the “Feature Film Production Support Program” of …

Mahishasur Marddini (Eng: A Night to Remember) by Ranjan Ghosh will compete with 13 other films from Iran, Israel, Japan, China, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the Asian Cinema Competition section of the 13th Bengaluru International Film Festival. The festival will start on March 3 and run until …

Move over to Cannes and co: With the announcement that MIFF will now offer one of the world’s richest cash prizes for a feature film, Melbourne is clamoring for a place at the high table at film festivals around the world. “We want Melbourne to be seen and talked about …

The theme of diversity and inclusion is at the heart of this year’s European Film Market Online Industry Sessions, taking place under the banner ‘Shaping Change’. Themba Bhebhe, who leads diversity and inclusion for the EFM, has put together a series of in-depth discussions, podcasts and special initiatives tackling issues …

Every year in February, the German capital hosts one of the biggest international film festivals, the Berlinale. The festival turns since 1951, the dawn of the Cold War, as a “showcase of the free world” and its evolution through Berlin’s divided history made it a uniquely qualified platform for uncovering …

IDFA Artistic Director Orwa Nyrabia spoke virtually with three filmmakers at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) to highlight the growing importance of festivals as spaces for political debate. Nyrabia was joined by US-based artist, programmer and researcher Abby Sun, and Indian filmmakers Pooja Shetty and Neil Pagedar. They urged …

Staff Pick: Cauleen SmithNow streamingFebruary 1 to 28, 2022 e-flux Video & Film is delighted to present Cauleen Smith Three songs about liberation like the February 2022 edition of our monthly Staff Picks series. Cauleen Smith’s interdisciplinary work, according to the artist herself, is a meditation on “the everyday possibilities …

The columnist (center) with Jun Robles Lana (right) — director of ‘Amoral’ and ‘About Us But Not About Us’ — and director Percy Intalan. Filipino cinema is alive and well – take a look at some of the films slated for release this year. Despite being in the midst of …

The past two years have made us think about what the future of film festivals could be. After all, global festivals have evolved so much over the past few years that they might need to take a Dramamine for motion sickness. Yet cinema always finds a way. As we look …

By Punya Heendeniya The time was in the mid-sixties. The period of transition from ocean travel to air travel. No cell phones and the kids read storybooks and play board games with the adults and sit down to dinner together. No phone lines to rural areas. The electricity has just …

Production is underway in Taiwan for the multinational arthouse film “Tomorrow is long” whose stars are acclaimed Leon Dai. The confinement and claustrophobia of city life have long been recurring themes in Asian cinema, from Wong Kar-wai and Fruit Chan in Hong Kong to Ho Wi Ding in Taiwan. Another …

Stay real with filmmaker, educator and co-founder of the Don Muña festival Where I’m from: Don Muña Natural splendor is part of the daily life of Guam-based filmmaker and educator Don Muña, who co-founded the Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) 10 years ago with his brother Kel. Here, tropical breezes …

AMSTERDAM – Glenn kurtz found the film reel in the corner of her parents’ closet in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 2009. It was in a dented aluminum box. The Florida heat and humidity had almost solidified the celluloid into a mass “like a hockey puck,” Kurtz said. But someone …

The 13th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) is scheduled to be held in February 2022. The announcement was made by the festival’s organizer, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. The event was scheduled to take place in April 2021 but has been postponed due to the pandemic. A statement on …

Paolo Romero – The Filipino Star December 27, 2021 | 00h00 MANILA, Philippines – A bill to provide incentives to award-winning filmmakers, writers, artists and performers at international film festivals and other prestigious competitions has been introduced in the Senate. Senator Sonny Angara introduced Senate Bill 2467 or the “Artist …

NUR-SULTAN – “Akyn” (“Poet”) a movie directed by Kazakh director Darezhan Omirbayev is among the top ten titles at Forum 2022 – a prestigious program of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, better known as Berlinale, one of the largest annual film festivals in the world, Kazakhfilm press service reports. …

On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the finalists of 15 finalists in 10 Oscar categories: feature documentary, short documentary, international feature film, makeup / hairstyle, original music, original song, short film by animation, live-action short, sound and visual effects – gives us some clues as …

The 4th Moonwhite Films International Film Fest – MWFIFF 2021 presented by SBI in association with Anup Jalota was held LIVE ONLINE this year. MWFIFF, Devashish Sargam (Raj) the Founder and Director, along with his jury Anup Jalota, Jaspinder Narula, Gufi Paintal, Pt. Suvashit Raj, Yogesh Lakhani, added another new …

AFTRS Festival Favorites, a new award-winning short film program by students of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, will launch today on ABC iview. Each of the eight shorts has been screened at film festivals around the world – from the Wairoa Māori Film Festival in New Zealand to …

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki attended the screening of “No Land’s Man” at the Cairo International Film Festival with AR Rahman, Megan Mitchel TBS Report November 29, 2021, 2:50 PM Last modification: November 29, 2021, 3:59 PM Farooki attended the screening of “No Land’s Man” at the Cairo International Film Festival with …

It is a space to celebrate criticism, festival, competition and idea. Jakarta (ANTARA) – The film festival could become a platform to celebrate diversity in the world of cinema, an official from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology said on Saturday at the ‘an online press conference. In …

iQiyi and ABS-CBN seal the partnership twitter.com/dreamscapeph GLOBAL streaming service iQiyi, a pan-Asian content provider beloved around the world, enters into a multi-title content deal with ABS-CBN to produce four original Philippine romantic series for its international subscribers worldwide. The partnership reinforces the two companies’ commitments to bring high-quality, relevant …

Even through tumultuous times marked by interrupted filming schedules and travel restrictions, the tenacity and drive to create authentic stories continues to propel Asian media far beyond all barriers. Now, after not meeting in person for a year – in some cases two years – press conferences and festivals are …

Film explores the experience of Chinese immigrants published: Nov 24, 2021 at 4:00 AM A scene from the meditation park. photo courtesy of Colin Bentley The RCB Film Club is screening Meditation Park, a heartwarming film from Canada, at the RCB Forum, 2nd Floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung …

Iman Zawahry For filmmaker Iman Zawahry, cinema is about creating nuanced narratives that more faithfully reflect real life than the stereotypes perpetuated by mass media. In short, his art is about pure storytelling, and Zawahry recently showcased his approach with his latest film, “Americanish,” which screened at the Fort Lauderdale …

After the worldwide success of It’s not a funeral, it’s a resurrection, writer and director Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese plans to return to his native Lesotho to shoot his second feature film, The chattering of teeth end of 2023. Set against the backdrop of Lesotho in 1852, the story follows a …

The film, by the Duplass brothers, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 17, 2021 / Cinedigm today announced that the Company has acquired all North American rights to the romantic comedy 7 days, which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film …

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has acquired the North American rights to Roshan Sethi’s first feature film, 7 days, with plans to hit theaters early next year. The executive of the romantic comedy produced by the Duplass brothers centers around Ravi (Karan Soni) and Rita (Geraldine Viswanathan), two Indian-Americans who are settled on …

Now that we’ve reset the clocks and plunged back into the nicest time of the year, we’ve got the perfect excuse to officially prioritize friends, family, and fun until the end of 2021. If you will need inspiration to spice up your week, check out all the live performances, online …

David Eggers II in ‘Gare à Gare.’ Photo credit: Bryant Zamberlan Group The Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival (LVIFSF) has announced the world premiere of ‘Station to Station’ – the highly anticipated psychological drama from writer-director Benjamin Bryant – will take place on the festival’s opening night, Tuesday, …

Emily Branham knew she wanted to tell BeBe Zahara Benet’s story the moment she heard about the Minneapolis drag performer. Branham was living in New York City, editing and producing commercials and music videos, when his sister back in her hometown of Minneapolis landed a gig as a backup dancer …

Two active filmmaker mothers, Japanese Yukiko Sode and Indonesian Kamila Andini, spoke about their jobs and the particular challenges they face in an industry not known for its family-friendly work environments in the setting. from the Conversations series at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The conference was part of a …

Besides its obvious effects on health systems, the COVID-19 (2019 coronavirus disease) pandemic has also put many industries in a state of flux and grappling with new realities and new demands, and film festivals. are no exception. At a recent panel discussion, which was part of the recently opened Tokyo …

FDCP President Liza at the Singapore premiere of ‘Eerie’. Filipino cinema has developed a rich tradition of horror with its long list of masterpieces. Some characters have become fond, albeit frightening, childhood memories. Just ask your Tita for her favorite episode of “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” (SRR). She can tell …

The Seoul Experimental Film and Video Festival, a.k.a EXIS, was founded in 2004 by the Moving Image Forum to screen experimental films and contemporary moving images that explore the unknown forms and territories of cinema. The festival promotes films by artists made with an original vision that take on aesthetic …

We love Netflix as much as the next person, but frankly speaking, the number of quality movies on streaming platforms is not as high as it should be. And while one particular gem is on our subscriptions, it doesn’t always have English subtitles. This is why film festivals like this …

CAMDEN – The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) closed its 17th year late last month after a 10-day virtual festival and a four-day in-person festival. This year’s festival was the industry’s largest documentary-focused gathering since the onset of the global pandemic with more than 200 filmmakers, scholars and industry professionals …

For rookie director Vinothraj PS, it’s a surreal moment that his debut film “Koozhangal” features India at the 94th Academy Awards next year. The Tamil drama follows a violent alcoholic husband who, after his long-suffering wife flees, leaves with his young son to find and bring her back. After being …

According to the Public Relations of Tehran International Short Film Festival, the jury members are: Ensie Shahhosseini Born in 1954 in Gorgan. Writer and director. Graduated in cinematographic direction. She has written screenplays such as “Del Namak”, “Let’s not muddy the brook”, “Pourya Vali”, “Avinar”, “Rush, Sun’s gone”, “Good Night …

The animated film When I am sad directed by Lilit Altunyan has been selected for the official competition program of the CINANIMA Animated Film Festival in Espinho (Portugal) – the third oldest animated film festival in the world, which will take place in early November, informs the National Center of …

NEW: the documentaries section becomes competitive Registrations for the 21st edition of the Transylvanian International Film Festival are now open! Mark your calendar and save the dates: June 17 – 26, 2022, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The next edition brings an important change in our regulations: the What’s Up, Doc? the section …

Promita Bhowmik, whose short film “Porichoy” (The Identity) was recently awarded at several prestigious international film festivals, released another interesting poetry film called “Apeksha” (The Waiting). The 8-minute short film is based on a Bengali poem written by the director herself. Speaking about the concept of her poetic film, Promita …

Belmaya Nepali’s life changed forever when, at age 14, she was given a camera. British director Sue Carpenter had come to her orphanage in Pokhara, a tourist town in western Nepal, looking for girls to participate in a photographic project. “When I first touched the camera, I thought to myself, …

International film market organizers may collaborate more in the future as they attempt to bring back in-person events by next year. Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market, which has only been operated online for the second year, hosted a large-scale panel on Monday involving Oh Seok Geun, ACFM Busan co-director …

Despite being plunged into the shadow of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwanese film industry continued to thrive in 2021. This is thanks to precautions taken at the local level, enabling a wide range of new works. to flourish. The industry’s continued productivity is evident in the number of Taiwanese …

Filmmaker Rahul Aijaz. “I don’t want to be branded as a Sindhi-language filmmaker. I want to be known as a filmmaker, who sometimes makes Sindhi films, ”Rahul Aijaz tells me over the phone. At half an hour, it was one of the few short conversations between us. Aijaz – who …

that of Kiyoshi Kurosawa spy wife won the Best Picture award at the 15th Asian Film Awards (AFA), held at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) tonight (October 8). Japanese wartime romance, which won a Silver Lion in Venice last year, also won awards for Best Actress (Aoi Yu) and …

Eli burris Back by popular demand, the Athens International Film and Video Festival (AIFVF) returns from October 15-24 with over 500 films competing at the historic Athena Cinema in upscale Athens. This year’s festival combines both the AIFVF 2020, initially postponed due to COVID, as well as the AIFVF 2021 …

Dir / scr: Sharipa Urazbayeva. Kazakhstan. 2021. 113 min. Anar (Ainur Bermukhambetova) accepted without question the decision of her husband Marat to leave the city for a small community in the Kazakh steppes. But life is tough. Anar’s work has dried up since the death of his laptop; she still …

“Official poster – The path” Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, acquired the North American exclusivity of the action drama The path, directed, written and produced by winner Dastan Khalili of Alliance of Light Films. Dastan Khalili The Way will be available via streaming platforms and on demand on …

The 26th Busan International Film Festival officially kicked off on Wednesday, with the opening ceremony held at the Busan Cinema Center open-air theater, co-hosted by well-known actors Song Joong-ki and Park So- dam. Unlike last year, the festival has in-person opening and closing ceremonies as well as a red carpet …

Growing up black in the suburbs of Texas, Fred Leach felt the effects of amplified stereotypes, social isolation and marginalization, and unconscious prejudices. This is why although the SMU graduate lived in Los Angeles for several years, he wanted to return home to shoot Caged birds, his directorial debut. “I …

In just four rounds since its launch in 2016, the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF, October 14-22) has become a staple on the region’s film scene. Whether through a program that includes some of the most prominent recent productions in the Arab world and beyond, by supporting film projects in …

Nearly 50 titles available to audiences in virtually seven Midwestern states October 14-24, 2021 The 57th Chicago International Film Festival will make nearly 50 films available to Midwestern audiences in seven states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin via the platform. Festival streaming form and Apple TV …

In order to avoid dividing the votes and allowing for the possibility of securing two acting nominations this year, Searchlight Pictures will campaign Andrew Garfieldthe performance of televangelist Jim Bakker in “Tammy Faye’s eyes”For supporting acting consideration, based on an invitation that was sent to BAFTA voters for an upcoming …

Tell the story of AJA in video Melvin Inamasu and Violet HaradaCourtesy: Japanese Culture Central Hawaii Editor’s Note: This bimonthly series, “Honoring the Legacy,” represents a partnership between the Herald and the Japanese Cultural Center in Hawaii. It celebrates the achievements of men and women who live the values ​​of …

ArtServe hosts a screening of an LGBTQ film “Open Dialogues” on National Coming Out Day, October 11 A round table follows the screening To commemorate the 33rd Annual National Release Day on Monday, October 11, ArtServe will host a film screening and panel discussion for the award-winning documentary, “Open Dialogues: …

October is one of the happiest months of the year. With queer Christmas (aka Halloween) and being LGBTQ + History Month, it’s literally time for us to shine! Whether you’re looking to relax or celebrate, here’s a diverse list of things to keep you entertained throughout the month, including TV …

Director Ranjith Sankar is very excited to have his latest film Sunny selected for screening at popular international film festivals. The Jayasurya star will be screened at the Calella Film Festival in October this year and at the Dhaka International Film Festival in January next year. “It’s very exciting that …

The competition section of the Tokyo International Film Festival will be heavily oriented towards Asian titles, festival organizers said on Tuesday. The festival has announced the full lineup for its 34th edition, which will take place from October 30 to November 8, 2021 at its new main venues in Tokyo’s …

By SARAH HUFFMAN (Left to right) ANDREW TERRANOVA AND Steven Greenstein work on a scene from the “COVID Ditty” web series, shot in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. Photo courtesy of Steve Greenstein At the height of the statewide shutdown in 2020, brought on by the need to curb …

(September 22, 2021, JNS wire) London director Eva Lanska’s award-winning short Small french fish held its European premiere on the major shorts entertainment network ShortsTV on September 19, 2021. The film premiered on ShortsTV in North America on September 9, 2021 on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, Google Fiber, Frontier Communications and …

“The French Dispatch” opens, “King Richard” closes the 57th edition of the oldest competitive festival in North America, October 13-24, 2021 Featuring tributes to Sir Kenneth Branagh and Rebecca Hall; world premieres of “Mayor Pete”, “Punch 9 For Harold Washington” and more; visionary adventure on the big screen “Dune” and …

The Chicago International Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its 57th edition, which will take place October 13-24, 2021. This year’s festival spans the city, with screenings at AMC River East 21, Music Box Theater, Gene Siskel Film Center, drive-in screenings at ChiTown Movies in Pilsen, and pop-up …

They come from Boston, China, Kyrgyzstan and Los Angeles. They are protesters for the right to abortion in Ireland and road trips in California. One of them is a hologram. Whether they are actual journalists or imaginary visitors to a sci-fi future, all of these fierce women have a home …

Irrfan Khan and The Lunchbox star Nimrat Kaur turned out to be one of the most unique and nuanced love stories of the past decade. Irrfan played the role of a widower on the verge of retirement without many goals in life. One fine day, he receives a letter from …

Istanbul is one of the great metropolises of the world and the economic, cultural and historical center of the country. Istanbul is a fascinating city with a large number of tourist attractions. Istanbul will impress even the most monument-weary visitors. Once you have visited the city, you will not have …

After Erik Matti’s film “On The Job: The Missing 8” created waves at the recent 78th Venice International Film Festival 2021 (in Italy) – whereby our very own John Arcilla pocketed the coveted Volpi Cup du best actor plum – yet another Filipino film is about to compete in yet …

Kenneth Branagh’s black-and-white drama “Belfast” won the People’s Choice Award at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF reported on Saturday. The sweet drama, based on Branagh’s childhood in Northern Ireland, wowed Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson’s “Scarborough”, a tale of three low-income children who finished second, and Jane Campion’s …

JTA – Of all the people to interview on Rosh Hashanah, Israeli writer and director Hagai Levi is particularly apt. A respected creator of Israeli and American television, he is known for his shows that feature two people talking in a room, much like we do ourselves, albeit on Zoom. …

FDCP columnist and chief of staff David Fabros (second from left) with the winning team of ‘On the Job: The Missing 8’ – the only Asian film in the main competition of the 78th Venice International Film Festival – (from left ) Dondon Monteverde, director Erik Matti and producer Quark …

On Friday, the Quad Cities Community Foundation announced a total of $ 566,000 in new grants under its Coordinated Areas of Interest grant program. Made possible by Community Foundation donors, this year’s program pools resources from 11 funds from different focus areas as well as the Quad Cities Community Impact …

Calcutta: A Bengali film set in 2011, as the state was undergoing political change, was shortlisted in the non-competitive “A Window on Asian Cinema” section of the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). ‘Deep 6’ by Madhuja Mukherjee, as well as ‘Shankar’s Fairies’ by Irfana Majumdar and ‘The Road to …

Good news for Song Joong Ki fans! On September 8, Sports Seoul announced that Song Joong Ki had been approached to host the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival which will take place from October 6 to 15. Song Joong Ki’s management confirmed that the talented actor …

ROME (AP) – Visitors to Venice could be forgiven for not realizing that beyond the majesty of St. Mark’s Square and the romance of gondola rides lies a city that helped provide a base reference point for what the world knows today about controlling pandemics. It was here that the …

NUR-SULTAN – In recent years, the Kazakh film industry has flourished with a new generation of directors who have gained international attention for their work. From Olga Korotko to Marina Kunarova, women are at the forefront of this new era. Kazakh director Olga Korotko’s “Bad Bad Winter” premiered at the …

Three days after the Titanic sank in April 1912, around 700 survivors reached New York on another ship, the Carpathia, which had picked them up in the frigid North Atlantic. Some have reunited with their loved ones. Others received medical attention or simply breathed relief to find solid ground after …

Documentary maker Drew Xanthopoulos started reading about the cognition, culture and communication of whales about four years ago, and was blown away by what he found. “It was stranger than any science fiction I had ever read or watched on screen,” Xanthopoulos says. “It occurred to me that if I …

“This is America. Where dreams come true … ish. That’s the slogan of ‘Americanish,’ a romantic comedy directed by Emmy Award winner Iman Zawahry, which will make its debut new- York at two festivals this weekend in New York. The film, in which three young women seek love in New …

The Asian Project Market (APM) of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), the largest investment and co-production market in Asia, has selected 26 projects for the 2021 APM. APM has completed the selection of 26 film projects for the official Asian Project Market 2021. This year’s 429 submissions, an increase …

A growing number of film festivals are attracting the attention of filmmakers in northwest Arkansas and could create more jobs supporting the state’s creative economy, organizers say. “What’s so interesting about cinema is that it’s not just an art, it’s business, it’s economic development, it’s tourism,” said Kathryn Tucker, Director …

In 2008, the world of Narnia added a new character when Prince Caspian stepped on the scene and spotlighted talented newcomer Ben Barnes. Like many viewers, this was my first introduction to Barnes as he portrayed Caspian in the sequel to the hit movie. The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, …

Download PDFPrint the article Fatma Alloo’s activism developed in the decades following Tanzania’s independence in 1961, when she worked as a journalist under Julius Nyerere, or Mwalimu, the first president of Tanzania; co-founded the women’s rights group Tanzania Media Women’s Association (TAMWA) in 1987; and co-founded the vibrant Zanzibar International …

KARLOVY VARY 2021 by Martin Kudláč 08/06/2021 – Ethan Hawke is expected to receive the Festival President’s Award for his contribution to contemporary world cinema at the rally, which runs August 20-28 Compartment n ° 6 by Juho Kuosmanen the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF, August 20-28) has just …

Credit: Twentieth Century Fox Above: The 1952 20th Century Fox movie “Lydia Bailey” was a historic romance about two white Americans, but it used the Haitian rebellion as a backdrop and starred William Marshall (center) in a supporting role key. Listen to the podcast episode Alyssa Goldstein Sepinwall, professor of …

The 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), to be held from October 6 to 15, presents a special program for promising Chinese directors, “New Voices, Chinese Films”. The 26th BIFF opens a special program, “New Voices, Chinese Films,” dedicated to emerging and talented Chinese directors who have actively participated in …

Image Courtesy: Shivangi Singh We often associate the film industry with the prominent faces of actors, directors and producers, whom we see all the time in the media, and seldom recognize the countless talented teams who work behind the scenes to do wonders on screens. It’s time to recognize how …

^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. When the first Dallas VideoFest launched in 1986, it began at a time when film festivals and media conventions weren’t weekly or even a massive …

Guwahati: As Assam content finds a new home in the Reeldrama streaming platform, a new Assamese feature film ‘Riyaz‘premiered Friday on the streaming platform. Directed by debutant Mriganka Borah, the film deals with the spiritual connection and the shared connection between individual lives and music. “Music plays a central role …

(ANSA) – ROME, JUL 16 – The Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to committed cult Italian director Marco Bellocchio with a three-day event culminating with the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday at the outcome of the 74th edition of the emblematic festival. Thursday, Bellocchio, 81, had a …

Sometimes having good intentions and eyewitness testimony isn’t enough for a problem-focused newsreel to connect with its intended audience. The film “Dea”, recently edited by Hong Kong sales company Good Move Media, is one example. He is investigating the endangered lives of foreign domestic workers, who number in the hundreds …

A CLOSE LOOK Nilratan Halder | Posted: July 09, 2021 10:55:18 PM If the standing ovation received by Rehana Maryam Noor at the 74th Cannes Film Festival following its screening in the Un Certain Regard section, there is every chance of winning a prize for the film. Even though this …

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. The Malaysians have proven time and time again that they deserve international success at Cannes. For some, going to the city of Cannes in the figurative or literal sense for a festival, a reward or even a vacation, is …

The columnist with mentors and participants at the first stage of the SoVo Lab in Tagum City, Davao del Norte in June 2019 The Philippines has never been short of cinematic art, but more can be done to expand the diversity of our stories. There is still a film and …

Facebook / Instagram / Twitter e-flux Video & Film is very pleased to present this month’s staff selection, with two short films by Anocha Suwichakornpong: Graceland (2006) and Nightfall (2016), streaming from Thursday July 1 to Saturday July 31, 2021. Anocha Suwichakornpong’s moving image works are innovative, stimulating and empowering. …

The Vin Diesel vehicle “Muscle”, “The Holdovers” by Alexander Payne and “Pussy Island” directed by Zoe Kravitz proved to be the first to stand out during the pre-Cannes virtual screenings which the presale market says a lot about. ever greater complexity of the international film industry. Budgeted at $ 60 …

the Perth International Revelation Film Festival is available again from July 1 to 11. If you haven’t heard of this festival (where have you been) the quickest way to explain it is to ask… “when was the last time you saw a cool t-shirt with its own?” QR code and …