Editor’s Note: We are updating this piece yearly. By Vanessa Zimmer As the 98th annual Academy Awards approach, independent film fans are cheering for the representatives of the Sundance Film Festival — including Best Picture nominee Train Dreams. The celebrated Clint Bentley film, from the 2025 Festival, is among 10 vying for the top prize at the […]
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From April 30 to May 3, Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026 will offer a selection of exciting independent cinema. Mexico City, March 3, 2026
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Do you want to make your first short film but don’t know where to start?
Making your first short film can feel scary. But it’s also really fun and exciting. Many famous filmmakers started by making short films. If you want to try filmmaking as a hobby or even as a job someday, this guide will help you begin.
Start with a Simple Idea
Every good film starts with a good idea.
Alberto Barbera is set to remain artistic director of the Venice Film Festival through 2028 and possibly longer. On Tuesday, the board of directors of the fest’s parent organization, the Venice Biennale — chaired by president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco — announced that they have approved Barbera’s appointment “for the years 2027 and 2028.” In a statement […]
PIONEERING PICTURES The Hong Kong International Film Festival will mark its 50th anniversary with a retrospective program celebrating Chinese-language cinema, featuring masterclasses and seminars from some of the region’s most influential filmmakers. Titled “Revisiting Chinese Cinema: The Beginning of a New Journey,” the program will screen 12 Chinese-language classics across the New Wave...
O Curtas Vila do Conde – Festival Internacional de Cinema volta a receber o Curtas Pro em julho de 2026, para três dias dedicados ao encontro entre profissionais da indústria audiovisual, à promoção de colaborações internacionais e ao reforço do setor da curta-metragem.
In an era dominated by constant scroll and shrinking attention spans, documentary has emerged as one of the most vital languages in contemporary culture. From the political urgency of Navalny to the cultural resonance of Beckham and the environmental meditation of David Attenborough: A Life […]
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Review of Ennio Morricone's music for the 1970 film Città Violenta
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Review of Ennio Morricone's score for Svegliati e Uccidi
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