Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s edition. Acknowledging the “bloody and cruel war” in Ukraine, Barbera wrote in an Instagram post that “to build a web of accusations based on false […]
El Gouna Film Festival has revealed the first 10 titles for its ninth edition, set to run Oct. 15-23, in the Red Sea resort town of El Gouna, Egypt. The lineup spans work from established auteurs and first-time feature directors, drawing from festivals including Cannes, Berlin, Sundance and Karlovy Vary. Among the titles is Hamaguchi […]
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has selected “The Table: Day and Night,” directed by Kim Jong-kwan, as its opening film for the 2026 edition, marking the feature’s world premiere. The film tracks four couples moving through different stages of love inside the same cafe over the course of a summer and autumn, told […]
Aesthetica’s Industry Programme brings together an inspiring line-up of masterclasses designed to give filmmakers practical insight, creative inspiration and valuable advice for developing their careers. Taking place throughout this year’s festival, the sessions offer an opportunity to hear directly from […]
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There was a time when my violin brought peace to this world. But that time is over. Now every note will rise like fire, every string will call the storm... and the battle begins with me. Artist Websites: Groove Addicts Outrageous Music & Glory Oath + Blood: ▸ Website: https://www.warnerchappellpm.com/ ▸ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lkwA8682c7T1ZSnOLe0lf ▸ SoundCloud:...
This year's festival will also play home to classics and rediscovered rarities from Barbara Hammer, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Yuri Ilyenko, Alexander Kluge, Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, Luchino Visconti, and more.
New agreement expands academic, volunteer, and internship opportunities for CU Boulder students and establishes community engagement commitments as the Sundance Film Festival prepares to open its first chapter in Boulder, Colorado, January 21–31, 2027 BOULDER, Colo., [August 18, 2026] — Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute and the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) announced an...
(L–R) Christopher King and Maia Lekow attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Egyptian Theatre on January 26, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Sandy Phan After traveling the long distance to Park City, Utah, from Nairobi, Kenya, writer-directors Maia Lekow and Christopher King receive a […]
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Exceptional storytelling requires immense courage, vision, and relentless dedication. As we celebrate the 12th Annual Top Shorts Awards, we are proud to spotlight the creators who redefined what is possible in short cinema this year. Standing at the peak of this year's competitive lineup are two phenomenal films tied with 9 nominations: Come Out, Wherever You Are (written by Dan Burns,...
Aspen Film will present a conversation with legendary drummer and composer Stewart Copeland and director John Bryant, following a screening of “Dare to Drum” at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Aspen Isis Theatre. Jonathan Haas, head of percussion at the Aspen Music Festival and School, will moderate. […]