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Thierry Fremaux in excellent presidential company: he picked 4 women to serve as Jury Presidents for the festival sections.
Laurent Lafitte
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The inaugural Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) will take place from June 21–28, 2025, in Riccione and Rimini, Italy, and was officially launched with a programme announcement at the Italian Pavilion in Cannes. Reviving the spirit of the former RomaFictionFest, the festival will spotlight both Italian and international television series, with a lineup that includes 28 competitive titles—8 of them world premieres—alongside 33 Italian productions and entries from 34 countri...
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COMPÉTITION (SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE)
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME by WES ANDERSON at 08.30 11.15 (runtime 1h45)
The story of a family and a family business.
O AGENTE SECRETO (L’AGENT SECRET / THE SECRET AGENT)\by KLEBER MENDONÇA FILHO at 11:15 (runtime 2h38)
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. He arrives in Recife dur...
Returning to Cannes for his fourth film in competition and his 13th film, Wes Anderson and his star-studded cast will arrive on the red carpet tonight for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme. The story follows Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro), who appoints his only daughter (Mia Threapleton), a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. Wes Anderson h...
Credit: Getty Images for Breaking Through the Lens
On May 16th, nonprofit company Breaking Through the Lens held its annual event during which it announced its newest grant, specifically intended to uplift female filmmakers and provide them with the necessary resources to get their projects adequately represented and displayed. Headlining this event was critically acclaimed actress Kristen Stewart, who took some time to discuss her soon to be released directorial debut “The...
At this year's annual event, FID Lab announced the eleven films chosen for the prestigious 17th edition of their program. It is FID Lab’s goal to support films addressing powerful contemporary concerns and help connect these projects to tangible support across the global market.
Over 400 films were submitted for review this year, and the esteemed jury managed to select eleven that went above and beyond. It is notable that this year's selection coincidentally had a strong feminis...
Congrats to our friend Alan
Aloha see you soon lol ;) Bon Festival ;)
46 th Anniversary Cannes film Festival
ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved
70TH EVENT - 28.05.17 Photographer's Award - The ultimate photo In celebration of its 70...
Cannes Marché du Film & Festival NEWSLETTER
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Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites, let us shoot and promote for you... We produce The Cannes Dailies delivering News, Glamour, Biz and Buzz. The Cannes Market Dailies and 8 Cannes Newsletters : “I wish you th...
Founder and CEO of FilmHedge, a fin-tech platform for production finance, Jon Gosier spoke at the International Film Finance Forum on Friday, along with Paula Paizes (COO & President of Production at Pressman Film), Christopher Woodrow (Founder and Chairman at Media Capital Technologies), Sonia Mehandjiyska (Head of International Distribution at Electric Entertainment), and Marc Iserlis (Head of Film at Republic).
The group spoke about the current state of film financ...
In anticipation of his 12th feature film, “Bonekeeper”, we here at filmfestivals.com sat down with Director Howard J. Ford, actor Louis James (Ethan), and actresses Sarah Alexandra Marks (Olivia) and Tiffany Hannam-Daniels (Anabelle) to discuss the plot, inspiration, and production of the creature feature. Marks started the conversation with an explanation of her character, Olivia: “My character is really on a journey throughout the movie to trying to love her. And she ...
Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning, Review: Tom Cruises through air, water, ice and land; dies twice, lives thrice
1,000? You are nowhere near. 10,000? You are getting warmer. 100,000? That, I guess, is very, very, close. It must have taken at least 100,000 persons to put together this humungous spectacle called Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning, going by the end credits roll. I am making a wild guess, since it was not possible to count the names, which went on rolling for several m...
Premiering on May 16th, Eddington, which follows the political turmoil during 2020, affects two specific individuals in the town of Eddington, New Mexico. The individuals are the small town's sheriff and the mayor. The cast is filled with popular names such as Joaquin Pheonix (Joe Cross, the sheriff), Pedro Pascal (Ted Garcia, Ted Garcia), Emma Stone (Louise Cross, Joe's wife), Austin Butler (Vernon Jefferson Peak), Micheal Ward (Micheal, Joe's trainee), Luke Gr...
Film Mode Entertainment, 4 CATS Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures and Greenboo rev-up for the Cannes world market premiere of sport-action MotoGP™ feature film starring Óscar Casas, Ana Mena, Claudio Santamaria, directed by Mat Whitecross
Film Mode Entertainment, 4 CATS Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures are thrilled to announce IDOLS (ÍDOLOS), starring Óscar Casas (Mi soledad tiene alas, Últimas volun...
Aloha Pictures Collection by Alan Schoenauer:
Tom Cruise in Cannes 2022 for Top Gun Maverick
Congrats to our friend Alan
Aloha see you soon lol ;) Bon Festival ;)
46 th Anniversary Cannes film Festival
ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved
70TH EV...
Bright White Light today announced it has boarded Elegance Bratton’s By Any Means co-financing and executive producing the upcoming crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton and LaChanze. Bright White Light’s Wayne Marc Godfrey and Nicki Cortese executive produce.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee are producing for T...
The Ecotubers Youth Prize, held in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, offers students from primary to high school the opportunity to create and showcase short films on the themes of climate change and biodiversity. The initiative is also part of the Culture Pass program. This year’s jury includes actress, director, and influencer Enora Hope, actress Noémie Bernstein, and other esteemed film professionals. The prize is proudly sponsored by actor and director G&eac...
The buzz is in—critics are weighing in on Sirat.
"A brilliantly bizarre, cult-ready vision of human psychology tested to its limits"
Variety
"Oliver Laxe’s beguiling film is a desert-set, techno-infused meditation on death and grief"
The Hollywood Reporter
"It’s certainly a trip, a new way of framing family and loss, with a killer soundtrack for the hardcore."
Deadline
"The boldest enterprise to date from a film-maker who has a tas...
From immersive tech and AI-powered storytelling to global co-productions and bold new voices in documentary and animation—this year’s Cannes Film Festival is more than a celebration of film; it’s a deep dive into the future of creative industries. Across panels, showcases, and global spotlights, producers, innovators, and visionaries from around the world gather to spark new collaborations and challenge the status quo.
Schedule:
9:00-10:30: Producers Network | Cultural and...
WAR: FIELDS OF TEARS – a James W Hawk short animation film narrated by Greg Nutcher and Annette George is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wIGDKJNcqPM
WAR – FIELDS OF TEARS is a powerful war film that takes you on a chilling journey through the battlefields of recorded history, beginning with the first documented war between the Sumerians and Elamites in 2700 BCE. From ancient warfare to modern warfare, from historical wars to world wars, this deeply moving animation chr...
Film commissioner Johan Grech, CEO Malta Film Studios delivered a very passionate speech about the importance and the potential of Malta s resources for the film industry at large and a presentation of the Mediterrane Film Festival going in it's third year.
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Before the International Film Finance Forum, we interviewed Amy Baker, Co-Founder and CEO of Winston-Bake, to discuss the forum's growth, the evolution of her role, and the forum's future. Watch the video on the Film Festival Dailies YouTube channel or at the bottom of the article.
Amy Baker – CEO and Co-Founder, Winston Baker
As CEO of WINSTON | BAKER, Amy Baker oversees the company’s global strategic planning, business development and vendor relationships...
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY; STATE OF FINANCE was held to a full house to a very satisfied Katie Witkovski - Director of Operations at Winston Baker!
VIDEO COVERAGE FROM THE PANEL COMING SOON
The entertainment landscape is evolving fast. How do filmmakers, producers, and financiers keep up - and maybe more importantly, stay ahead?
This powerhouse panel dives into the shifting dynamics of Film & Television today, exploring the financing strategies, global partnerships, and mark...
Filmfestivals.com founder Bruno Chatelin has been following Manny Halley at AFM for years, and met with him on his first Cannes in the Film Finance Forum (our partners) VIP room prior to his speaking in the panel "INDEPENDENT GREENLIGHT: THE METHOD BEHIND THE MADNESS"
Imani “Manny” Halley - Founder and CEO, Imani Media Group & Faith Media Distribution
Imani “Manny” Halley is an American film and television producer, talent manager, and prominent ...
Shifter(s) Series: Fireside Chat with Ari Aster & Lars Knudsen
Monday, May 19th | 11:30am - 12:30pm
Plage des Palmes
Joining us after the premiere of their latest film, Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Luke Grimes.
Co-Founders of Square Peg, Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster, are known for some of the most memorable and bold films in recent years, including HEREDITARY, MIDSOMMAR, and BEAU IS AFRAID, ...
For the first time in 22 years, Richard Linklater will be returning to the Croisette for his latest feature: Nouvelle Vague (New Wave). In this biopic, Linklater tells the story of Jean-Luc Godard making ‘Breathless’. Nouvelle Vague is a love letter to the era of New Wave filmmaking that uses the techniques of the period to create an accurate depiction of Godard’s story. During an interview, The Before trilogy director told Les Inrockuptibles: “It’s the story of a...
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