Film Festivals
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Transilvania festival's top prize winner disputed
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saiz was reported to have won the Transilvania Trophy for 'Lionel,' yet another report simultaneously declared Mahdi Fleifel’s “To a Land Unknown” as the recipient of the same
Film Festivals Embrace Streaming: A New Era for Cinema
In 2021, the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, a cornerstone of independent cinema, convened entirely online, a dramatic shift compelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Director Taps Overseas Chinese Letter Tradition for Film's Emotional Punch
With a production budget of just 14 million yuan, the Chinese film 'Dear You' has grossed over 1.
Yan Siyu's Film Project Debuts at SIFF, Inspired by Virginia Woolf
Yan Siyu's debut feature, 'Outside the Room of My Own,' starring Lucie Zhang, is already generating buzz at the Shanghai International Film Festival, despite still seeking partners for its sound desig
Shanghai Film Festival Champions New Talent Alongside Global Leaders
At the Shanghai International Film Festival, 41 out of 49 films in its Golden Goblet Award competition sections are world premieres, an 84% rate, signaling a major shift in global talent discovery, ac
Tony Leung Chairs Shanghai Film Festival Jury
Iconic actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai now presides over the main competition jury at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, where 12 world premiere titles will vie for the Golden Goblet Awards.
Miriam Margolyes honored with Raindance Icon Award for short film
The stage is set for a moment of captivating paradox: on June 17, 2026, screen legend Miriam Margolyes, a woman who famously believes awards breed smugness, will accept the Raindance Icon Award.
London Indian Film Festival Announces July 9-19 Dates for 2026
This year, the London Indian Film Festival extends its reach across five UK cities, running from July 9 to July 19.
Future Frames Spotlights Young European Filmmakers at Karlovy Vary
Next month, ten recent European film school graduates will screen their short films at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, vying for industry attention.
Lee Chang-dong Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor at MIFFest
South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, whose film 'Burning' won the FIPRESCI award at Cannes in 2018, will now receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MI
Karlovy Vary Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Nader Saeivar
For its 60th anniversary, the Karlovy Vary Film Festival spotlights 15 first-time directors across its competitive and special screening sections.
Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' Opens Shanghai Film Festival
Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' has been named the opening film for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, slated for 2026.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Opens Taormina Film Festival
The first episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 3 will not just debut in London, but will also open the prestigious Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, according to Variety .