Sundance Film Festival Reveals 2026 Short Film Selections
Sundance has revealed its short film selections for the 2026 film festival. This year’s selections include 54 titles that will be screened across eight distinct programs. Coming from 22…
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Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore Festival Organiser Among 4 Booked for Murder
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has filed a charge sheet in the case, marking a major development in the high-profile investigation. The…
Wim Wenders to Head Berlin Film Festival Jury
Celebrated German director Wim Wenders will serve as the jury president at the 76th Berlin Film Festival in February. The trailblazing filmmaker, who is one of the pioneers of the New…
Noomi Rapace, James Schamus to Be Honored at Göteborg Film Festival and Industry Confab, Under ‘Truth’ and ‘Transformation’ Headlines
The Göteborg Film Festival, unspooling Jan. 23-Feb 1, has unveiled the first heavyweight names who will bring star power to the leading Nordic film festival and industry event. Following…
First Rohingya Feature ‘Lost Land’ Wins Golden Yusr at Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival closed its fifth edition on Thursday night with a star-studded awards ceremony in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that saw Akio Fujimoto’s “Lost Land” take home the…
Cherien Dabis Receives Variety International Vanguard Director Award at Red Sea Film Festival
Palestinian American writer-director-actor Cherien Dabis received the Variety International Vanguard Director Award at the Red Sea Film Festival on Wednesday. The award presentation…
Golden Globes Honors Hend Sabry, Alia Bhatt at Red Sea Film Festival
The Golden Globes honored Tunisian actress Hend Sabry and Indian actress Alia Bhatt at a glitzy gala dinner during the fifth edition of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival. Sabry was…
Juliette Binoche Says Directing Comes With ‘Natural Authority’ in Hainan Festival Masterclass
Juliette Binoche delved into the craft of acting and her emerging voice as a director during a packed masterclass at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, drawing on decades…
MPACT subsidiary sells Festival Walk Tower for close to HK$2 billion
The manager of Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) announced on Wednesday (Dec 10) that its subsidiary – Festival Walk – will sell Festival Walk Tower for nearly HK$2 billion…
Red Sea Film Festival Shuts Down Due to Heavy Rainstorm, Team Prioritizes Guests Safety
Soaked festival-goers were still trying to bypass confused security guards when lauded American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky unexpectedly entered Cinema 1 at the Red Sea Film Festival home…
Joel Edgerton Wins Best Performance for ‘Train Dreams’ at Sun Valley Film Festival
Joel Edgerton was named best perfomer in a film for “Train Dreams” at the Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF). Suzannah Herbert’s “Natchez” took home the One in a Million Award, presented to…
Red Sea Film Festival: ‘Desert Warrior’ Stars on Pioneering Hollywood-Style Production and Bringing Saudi Epic to Its Home Crowd
In 2021, Sharlto Copley (“District 9,” “The Witcher”) and Aiysha Hart (“Mogul Mowgli,” “Colette”) spent five months in a scenic desert area near the site of the futuristic city of NEOM to…
‘Always,’ ‘Riverstone’ Win Top Prizes at Singapore Film Festival
Chen Deming’s “Always” claimed the top prize at the Singapore International Film Festival‘s Silver Screen Awards, taking home best Asian feature film honors at the Dec. 7 ceremony. The…
‘Minari’ Oscar Winner Youn Yuh-jung Reflects on Six-Decade Career at Singapore Film Festival: ‘I’m Not the Pope, I Don’t Have Any Message’
Oscar-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung opened up about her remarkable six-decade career during an In Conversation event at the Singapore International Film Festival, sharing candid…
Anya Taylor-Joy Closes Her Marrakech Film Festival Run in a Lingerie-inspired Tom Ford Slip Dress
Anya Taylor-Joy closed the Marrakech International Film Festival in a lingerie-led Tom Ford slip with a direct line to the spring 2026 runway. The actress marked the festival’s final red…
‘Promised Sky,’ From Director Erige Sehiri, Wins Top Prize at Marrakech Film Festival
Erige Sehiri’s “Promised Sky” won top honors at the Marrakech Film Festival on Saturday, capping a lively year for the Moroccan event, marked by swelling audiences and deeper integration…
Brazilian Drama ‘Low Light’ Sparks Momentum at Ventana Sur Copia Final With Trio of Awards, Eyes Major Festival Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Bel Bechara and Sandro Serpa’s Brazilian drama “Low Light” (“Lusco-Fusco”), a Rafaella Costa production at Manjericão Filmes, emerged as one of the standout titles at Ventana Sur’s Copia…
Deepa Mehta Reflects on Career, ‘Water’ Controversy and Staying Independent at Singapore Film Festival
In a wide-ranging conversation at the Singapore International Film Festival, acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta reflected on her decades-long career, the controversies that have shadowed her…
Red Sea Film Festival: Kriti Sanon on Playing One of Her ‘Most Layered Characters’ in ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ and Being ‘Glad That Love Stories are Back’
Bollywood star Kriti Sanon was among the star guests at the Red Sea Film Festival on Friday, where she gave an In Conversation at the 5th edition of the Saudi Arabian event. Shortly after…
‘Giant’ Director Rowan Athale on Opening Red Sea Film Festival: ‘I Looked at the Speakers and It’s Juliette Binoche, Jessica Alba, Michael Caine, Vin Diesel, Sean Baker … and Me’
The fifth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival opened its doors on Thursday night in Jeddah, with the regional premiere of “Giant,” telling the story of ’90s British boxing icon Prince…
Hainan Jury Touts Festival as a Launchpad for Next Year’s Breakthrough Films
At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival in China, jury president Marco Müller urged audiences and industry to rethink the event’s place on the calendar, arguing that its slot…
Hong Kong Fire Remembrance Sets Poignant Tone at Hainan Film Festival Launch
Amidst the pomp and spectacle of the opening ceremony of the Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF), a quiet remembrance stole the show. Xing Bo, VP of China Media Group,…
Michael Caine, Sigourney Weaver and Juliette Binoche Among Red Sea Film Festival Honorees
The 2025 Red Sea Film Festival, which kicks off in Jeddah on Thursday, has started to unveil its lineup of honorees. Never ones to shirk away from pulling star power, the Saudi Arabian…
Anya Taylor-Joy Pulls a Rare Dior Spring 2001 Dress From the Galliano Era for Marrakech Film Festival Jury Duty
Anya Taylor-Joy continued her run of Dior moments in Marrakech on Saturday, reaching into the John Galliano years for a spring 2001 dress as she arrived for the Jury Press Conference at…