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K2 Pictures is launching a new content fund - K2P Film Fund I for Japanese animation and live action films

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Director Kore-eda_©MIKIYA TAKIMOTO Leading Japanese Producer Muneyuki Kii, a former Head Producer at Toei has launched a new film company based on his experience in all aspects of production - K2 Pictures. The company aims to create a new funding ecosystem for Japanese films to enrich local productions by returning profits traditionally accruing to film companies to both investors...

Canadians in Cannes

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  Canada Pavilion Stand 126 Canada will shine brightly on the Croisette during the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival with 3 features and 1 short in official selection, 2 projects in the inaugural Immersive Competition, one feature in the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, and one short in Critic`s Week. The Canada Pavilion in...

Durban FilmMart Institute Announces the Selection of Projects and Participants for Talents Durban 2024

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Durban FilmMart Institute Announces the Selection of Projects and Participants for Talents Durban 2024   The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the lineup of projects and participants for the 17th edition of Talents Durban, taking place during the Durban FilmMart (DFM) in Durban from 19 - 22 July 2024. As the African satellite programme of the Berlin International Film...

Paul Wright and George MacKay Reunite For New Title MISSION

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                     Credit: George MacKay Headshot - Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images Credit: Paul Wright Headshot – Photo by Nick Cooke.Filming has begun on Scotland based production MISSION, reuniting BAFTA winning collaborators Paul Wright (For Those In Peril) and George MacKay (Femme). Mission is a punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan (MacKay)...

Myriad Pictures picked international sales and distribution rights for survival action-thriller, WALKING SUPPLY

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Myriad Pictures is pleased to announce that it has acquired international sales and distribution rights for survival action-thriller, WALKING SUPPLY from Ireland based Brick Lane Entertainment, Kemodo Entertainment, and Mountain Man Media. Myriad will commence sales at the Cannes Marche du Film. Celebrated stuntman Derek Barnes directs a script he co-wrote with stars James McDougall (BECKY)...

Iranian independent filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to 8 years in prison

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    According to the report of Mansour Jahani, an independent and international cinema journalist, Mohammad Rasoulof, a well-known director of Iranian cinema, was sentenced to 8 years in prison, whipping, fine and confiscation of property, according to the verdict issued by the 29th branch of the Islamic Revolution Court.   Babak Paknia, the lawyer of Mohammad Rasulof wrote...

All the French films at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

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The 2024 edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, which runs from May 15 through 25, offers another magnificent portrait of contemporary French cinema, with six French films vying for the Palme d'Or. And as is the case every year, France, the home of cinema and the cradle of numerous international co-productions, will be present in all sections, with a total of almost 100 titles...

Arab Cinema Center Celebrates 10 Years in Cannes

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The Arab Cinema Center unveils a captivating lineup of high-profile events! From star-studded panel discussions to the prestigious Critics Awards for Arab Films ceremony (access by invitation only), the Arab Cinema Center will be shining a spotlight on the outstanding talent driving the industry's Golden Age in the Middle East and North African region.  Dive now into the panel...

Protagonist Pictures Reveals First Look ahead of Cannes for the Ensemble Drama-Thriller PRESS YOUR LUCK

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Sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures, announced today the new drama-thriller, Press Your Luck, starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird,” Richard Jewell, I,Tonya). Set in 1984, Press Your Luck is based on the incredible true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, who steps onto the game show “Press Your...
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