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On-the-ground coverage from the world's most important film festivals and art biennales.

A diverse crowd enjoys a lively outdoor festival with music and food under festive lights, showcasing North America's vibrant weekend cultural scene.
Festivals & Events

North America cultural events guide weekend offers diverse activities

From Philadelphia's 30th annual Fringe Festival, showcasing over 300 eclectic productions across the city through September 27, to Los Angeles's 21st-year LAWineFest at the Los Angeles Equestrian Cent

Elena Petrova· Sep 11· 4 min read
A film festival awards ceremony with a spotlight on a stage showing two different trophies, symbolizing a dispute over the top prize winner.

Transilvania festival's top prize winner disputed

Elena Petrova · Jun 21
Aidan Gillen, a prominent actor, expresses concern over the decline in British drama quality due to an oversaturated television market.

Aidan Gillen warns of TV glut impacting British drama quality

Elena Petrova · Jun 20
Filmmakers and industry professionals networking at the Shanghai International Film Festival, with a film premiere projected on a large screen.

Shanghai Film Festival Champions New Talent Alongside Global Leaders

Elena Petrova · Jun 14
Diverse audience and colorful Indian-themed decorations outside a cinema for the London Indian Film Festival opening night.

London Indian Film Festival Announces July 9-19 Dates for 2026

Elena Petrova · Jun 9
Diverse groups of Californians representing different political viewpoints gathered, with the California State Capitol building in the background under dramatic lighting.

California Primary Results: Governor, House Candidates Set

In California's 45th Assembly District, a progressive challenger unexpectedly unseated a 20-year incumbent Democrat by a mere 3% margin.

Isabel Castillo· Jun 9· 4 min
A film festival awards ceremony with a split screen showing two different winning film titles, symbolizing a discrepancy in the awards.

Mammoth Lakes Festival: Discrepancies in Top Film Awards

For the 12th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, two different films, 'Mono 222' and 'The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick,' are both reported as the winner for Best North American Narrative Feat

Isabel Castillo· May 25· 3 min