APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 20TH MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE WORK IN PROGRESS PLATFORM
20th Meetings on the Bridge
15-17 April 2025
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) as part of the Istanbul Film Festival, Meetings on the Bridge prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Applications for the Work in Progress Platform, which will be held during Meetings on the Bridge on April 15-17, 2025, are now open.
Application Deadline: 3 February 2025.
Supported by Anadolu Efes...
EIFF will run from 14-20 August 2025
Film submissions open on 6 January 2025
The revitalised Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced today that its 78th edition will run from 14 to 20 August 2025. Submissions for the 2025 edition of the Festival will open on 6 January 2025 via the Festival website.
Building on EIFF’s invigorated vision under new leadership from CEO and Festival Director Paul Ridd and Festival Producer Emma Boa, t...
The 28th edition of Ji.hlava has come to a close, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made it possible — our incredible audience, bold filmmakers, dedicated partners, and the hardworking festival team. Following the live festival, Ji.hlava Online continued for an additional two weeks, attracting a total of over 110,000 viewers. While a detailed evaluation will take time, we are excited to share some preliminary statistics from Ji.hlava 2024:
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Mamo by Jan Ziewiecki (Poland, 2024) wins the Ermanno Olmi Award, an event aiming to promote short films by young directors.
The short film Mamo by Jan Ziewiecki (Poland, 2024) wins the 6th Edition of the Ermanno Olmi Award, an event aiming to promote short films by young directors. Second place goes to We should all be futurists by Angela Norelli (Italy, 2023), and ...
Creo is pleased to announce the jury of industry-leading experts for the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025, which returns for its third edition at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City June 2-6, 2025.
Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards continue on their mission to elevate original voices from around the world with a fresh perspective on storytelling. Each year the shortlisted filmmakers ar...
A Different Man Wins Best Feature and No Other Land Wins Best Documentary Feature
All We Imagine As Light Wins Best International Feature and His Three Daughters Wins Best Screenplay
Performance Awards go to Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, and Brandon Wilson
Winners of Sixth Annual Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase Announced
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at ...
Montreal, Saturday, November 30, 2024 - The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) ends tomorrow, Sunday, December 1st. The winners of this 27th edition were revealed during an awards ceremony which took place this evening at the Cinémathèque québécoise.
GRAND PRIZE FOR INTERNATIONAL FEATURE COMPETITION
Republic by Jiang Jin (Singapore, China)
“Republic captures the...
1. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Jury members Maryna Er Gorbach (Ukraine), Oana Iancu (Romania), Anna Kazejak (Poland), Vinko Brešan (Croatia), Alberto Triano (Spain) gave the following awards:
1.1. Warsaw Grand Prix went to TRAFFIC / REOSTAT by Teodora Ana Mihai, Romania / Belgium / Netherlands
The Warsaw Grand Prix includes 100,000 zlotys cash award, funded by the Mayor of Warsaw.
1.2. Award for the Best Director went to CHAOS AND SILENCE /...
The formal re-entry session of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques (ASMP) was held under the dome of the Institut de France on 18 November 2024, chaired by Mr Bruno Cotte, Member of the Council of the National Order of the Legion of Honour and in the presence of Mr Bernard Stirn, Permanent Secretary.
During this ceremony, the academician Jean-Robert Pitte, vice president, emeritus professor of geography, co-chair, with the Minister of Culture of Taiwan Mr Li Yuan, of th...
Academy Award-winning Danish director Thomas Vinterberg will chair the jury of the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, which takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024.
The jury will award the Étoile d'Or to one of the 14 first and second features in the festival’s international competition, which is dedicated to the discovery of filmmakers from around the world.
“It’s a great privilege and an honor to have received the n...
Saturday night Key West Film Festival celebrated our filmmakers and special guests in a joyful Awards Ceremony at The Studios of Key West. Thanks to Matt Hauser for hosting the evening, and congratulations to the KWFF 2024 Golden Key and Golden Conch Award Winners!
GOLDEN KEY AWARDS
Excellence in Costume Design - Danny Glicker
Emerging Talent - Delaney Buffett
GOLDEN CONCH AWARDS
Best Narrative Film
THE FIRE INSIDE - Rachel Morrison
KWFF Critics Award
FLOW - Gints...
Change can appear to be overwhelming - like the transition the creative industries are currently going through. One of the driving forces of this is the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
With next year's theme RHYTHM OF CHANGE, FMX adresses the situation, offering a platform for the community to discuss ways to navigate the transformation.
We are very happy to announce that industry legend Paul Debevec ("Matrix", "...
Supported by the Top 51 World Filmmakers Club
Ahead of the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ceremony on Saturday 30 November at The Langham, Gold Coast, the Asia Pacific Screen Academy, in partnership with Jewel Private Residences, is proud to announce the winners of three special awards. These awards, presented by the soon-to-launch Top 51 World Filmmakers Club, celebrate cinematic excellence, support emerging talent, and promote cultural diversity.
BEST NEW PERFORMER&n...
The uMgungundlovu Film Festival (UFF) is proud to announce its 2024 edition, taking place from 15th to 17th November 2024. This year's theme, "Spiritual Awakening: Films and Storytelling that Facilitate or Inspire Spiritual Awakenings in Audiences," promises to ignite thought-provoking discussions and introspection.
Over the past few years, the festival has played a pivotal role in connecting and nurturing filmmaking talent across the KZN province through various initiat...
This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling
From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...
This Year’s Annual Fundraiser Supporting SFFILM’s Mission-Driven Initiatives Will Honor Denis Villeneuve with the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction, Demi Moore with the Maria Manetti Shrem Award for Acting, Malcolm Washington with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, and Jason Reitman with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling
From L to R: Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, Jason Reitman . Photos courtesy of rights holders...
12TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATAIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL SET TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 22-24 AT MOSESIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN WATERTOWN, MA
Festival for Families of Greater Boston to Showcase Films For, By and About Kids
The festival runs November 22-24, 2024 at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. All screenings are open to the public and tickets can be purchased at bikff.org. Tickets for individual screenings start at $10 and festival passes begin at...
Sports is the motto and main theme of the 11th Duhok International Film Festival
The 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival will be held in the city of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, with the theme of sports, focusing on Indian cinema and with the films of directors from different countries of the world.
According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, Presided by Amir Ali Mohammed Tahir and artistic management by the Kurd...
The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024
A core programme of the Marrakech International Film Festival, the Conversations series offers audiences the chance to meet some of the biggest names in international cinema.
One of the most eagerly awaited events of the Festival, the Conversations programme returns for a series of rich and exciting exchanges with leading figures from the world of cinema....
Celebrated truly indie-focused film festival will feature 77 Feature-length Narrative and Documentary films, Pilots and Shorts making World, North American, and US Premieres. Evan Oppenheimer’s PEAS AND CARROTS makes its World Premiere as the Opening Night selection, and Christina Elioupolos’ HERE’S YIANNI! is the Closing Night selection.
Photo: Peas and Carrots
Dances With Films announced the film lineup for the 3rd New York City edition...
International Newcomer Award goes to ›Manas‹, a feminist drama from Brazil &z...
In 2025, defiance will be brought sharply into focus at the Göteborg Film Festival. Under the heading Focus: Disobedience, the power of civil resistance will be explored, as well as questions like: when does rebellion become a moral obligation? When can it go too far? And is the flouting of laws and regulations a reasonable price to pay for change in a democratic society?
History is made up of acts of disobedience, both big and small, that started chain reactions of consequences...
Amplify Pictures, the independent studio that develops, finances and produces award-winning, commercially driven scripted series, documentary projects and theatrical productions, has expanded its executive ranks and hired Luke Esselen as Scripted Series Executive, it was announced today by Rachel Eggebeen, Amplify Pictures’ Chief Content Officer.
Esselen has held senior positions at Picturestart and Quibi, and previously worked at CAA as a talent agent. In his new role, he wi...
Check out the results of the juried competitions as well as the Audience Choice Winners!
Hawaii News Now Audience Choice Award Winners
The results are in and the audience has spoken! Here are the results of the Hawaii News Now Audience Choice Awards, announced Live on HI Now.
HIFF44 Audience Award for Narrative Feature
ABOUT FAMILY (South Korea)
Director: Yang Woo-suk
HIFF44 Aud...
Join us November 12-14 at the world famous Regal Essex Crossing for 3 amazing nights of screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking, post-screening meetups and a closing night awards presentation where we honor some of the best indie films in town!
Bowery is dedicated to discovering a new wave of renegade independent filmmakers and actors creating raw, gritty, funny, and bombastic art in one of the most culturally rich and trendy neighborhoods in New York City. Our mission is simple: to showca...
