RIP Dimitri Eipides : Festival du Nouveau Cinéma plans a tribute to his memory
"As our 50th anniversary approaches, we learned with great sadness that Dimitri Eipides has passed away following a lengthy illness. Dimitri played a very important role in discovering new talents...
View ArticleTCM honors legend, icon Cicely Tyson on Jan. 31
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles CorrespondentIt surprises many to realize Cicely Tyson (1924-2021) was once married to Miles Davis, and when she passed away on Jan. 28 at 96 years of age, younger...
View ArticleDelroy Lindo of DA 5 BLOODS to receive SBIFF’s American Riviera Award
by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles CorrespondentDelroy Lindo is so convincing in Spike Lee's DA 5 BLOODS, it feels like a documentary. But this latest outing is only a fraction of the deeply gifted...
View ArticleSundance Institute Announces Marja Bål Nango as 2021 Merata Mita Fellow
Now in its Sixth Consecutive Year, Fellowship Honors Artistic Contributions of Late Māori FilmmakerMarja Bål Nango Photo: Kaja SmithSundance Institute today announced Marja Bål Nango (Sámi) as the...
View ArticleSundance Interview: MOTHER SCHMUCKERS by Lenny and Harpo Guit
Sundance 2021 Midnight selection: MOTHER SCHMUCKERS by Lenny and Harpo GuitTwo low-down, rotten brothers named Issachar and Zabulon are starving and can’t seem to scrounge up a meal anywhere. Things...
View ArticleDay 1 Rotterdam Panel "Festival Programmers: Where Are We Now?"
The last year brought about a radical change in how festivals ran, with the unavoidable pivot to the online or hybrid festival. There was also much collective and personal soul-searching. As we gear up...
View ArticleGolden Bear winners only in the International Jury of the 71st Berlinale
International Jury of the 71st Berlinale (from t. l. to b. l. clockwise): Adina Pintilie, Nadav Lapid, Mohammad Rasoulof, Jasmila Žbanić, Gianfranco Rosi, Ildikó Enyedi. © Photo: see single portrait...
View ArticleThe french got talent: 8 french professionals in the "French Talents group"
Berlinale Talents is very proud to announce the selection of 205 film professionals - 113 women, 84 men and 8 who preferred to not state their gender and/or - from 65 countries for the 19th edition of...
View ArticleThe Preselection Committee of the 6th Beyond Borders 2021
BEYOND BORDERS International Documentary Film Festival Castellorizo island, Greece, August 22nd – 29th 2021«Castellorizo-The Aegean island where documentaries meet History & Culture» The...
View ArticleVIDEO Clermont-Ferrand 2021: Online Masterclass with Jean-Marc Vallée
Exceptional online masterclass with the Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, hosted by Lebanese journalist Abla Kandalaft. Jean-Marc Vallée OC (born March 9, 1963) is a Canadian filmmaker, film editor...
View ArticleLeslie Odom, Jr. is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for One Night...
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Leslie Odom, Jr. is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for One Night in Miami. “Leslie Odom, Jr. is a truly talented performer. In...
View ArticleDelroy Lindo of Spike Lee's DA 5 BLOODS set to receive SBIFF’s American...
Delroy Lindo is set to receive the illustrious American Riviera Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Lindo will be honored on Thursday, April 8th and will be recognized...
View ArticleSacha Baron Cohen set to receive the SBIFF Outstanding Performer of the Year...
Sacha Baron Cohen will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. SACHA BARON COHEN OUTSTANDING PERFORMER OF THE YEAR...
View ArticleThe seven greeks to watch
CHRISTOS NIKOU, PROMISING NEW DIRECTORChristos Nikou, director of the Greek Oscar entry APPLESChristos Nikou’s debut APPLES has exceeded all expectations and is now running for an Oscar nomination (in...
View ArticleIFFR VIDEO: Big Talk: Mads Mikkelsen
With lead roles in films including Adam’s Apples (Anders Thomas Jensen, 2005), Valhalla Rising (Nicolas Winding Refn, 2009) and Jagten (Thomas Vinterberg, 2012), Mads Mikkelsen is one of the most...
View ArticleFrench actor selected in the Shooting Stars EFP program spotlighting the best...
Nicolas Maury french shooting star was shot remotely by Fabian Raabe!Shooting Stars recently all completed a “Distance Portraits” photoshoot, which was shot entirely remotely, by German photographer...
View ArticleWriter Maja Jul Larsen wins the 2021 Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize for Cry Wolf
Maja Jul Larsen, writer of Cry Wolf (Ulven kommer), is the recipient of the 2021 Nordic TV Drama Screenplay Award – this was announced at an online ceremony during TV Drama Vision at the Göteborg Film...
View ArticleRunning The Festival Circuit With MFF Join the panel Feb 9th
Join The Midwest Film Festival exclusively on Facebook Live on Tuesday, February 9th from 6 PM - 7 PM CST for a panel conversation led by industry pros. They'll share their vast knowledge and...
View ArticleSundance Interview with WEIRDO NIGHT Director Mariah Garnett and actress Jibz...
WEIRDO NIGHT @ Sundance 2021. Director Mariah Garnett and actress Jibz Cameron aka “Dynasty Handbag” interviewed by Emmanuel Itier for filmfestivals.com. When COVID times hit, things were already weird...
View ArticleAnthony Hopkins to receive the Palm Springs PSIFF Career Achievement Award...
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced Anthony Hopkins is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award for The Father. “Anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest and most respected...
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