The Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present the 2026 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Winners. Chosen from 632 submissions, the following 3 feature film screenplays, 1 pilot, and 1 short represent the top 5 scripts of all entries. They are competing for invaluable mentorship opportunities to hone their craft and plan the next steps in their careers, as well as cash prizes....
Aspen Film, in partnership with Colorado Mountain College and No Film School, will present, “In Conversation with Julia Aks and Steve Pinder” for a special event tied to their short film, “Jane Austen’s Period Drama.” […]
Daisy Gill is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool, whose signature blend of retro pop fuses infectious vintage sounds with contemporary influences. In 2023, her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence earned a rare four-chair turn on The Voice UK. Since then, she’s […]
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DISCLOSURE DAY (2026) Music Composed and Conducted by John Williams RELEASE DATE Film: June 12, 2026 Music: TBA SCORE DETAILS According to John Williams’ biographer Tim Grieving, Disclosure Day is a “substantial” and “considerable, lengthy original score,” for which “John…
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From LA Phil’s Facebook and Instagram: We welcomed conductor Anna Handler back to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage for three performances of Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances” and John Williams’ Trumpet Concerto—and what a wonderful time it was! The former Dudamel…
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Claire Denis will receive the Carrosse d’Or Award on May 13, 2026, in Cannes, during the Directors’ Fortnight opening ceremony.
French filmmaker Pierre Salvadori will open the 79th edition of Cannes with his 11th feature film — a period piece set in 1928’s Paris that is actually based on an original idea by Cannes vets Rebecca Zlotowski and Robin Campillo.
(L–R) Molly Belle Wright, Wyatt Solis, and John Magaro appear in “Omaha” by Cole Webley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of Sundance Institute) By Lucy Spicer If patience is a virtue, this April is shaping up to be quite the reward for virtuous indie film lovers. Fans of the […]
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Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival has appointed Andrew Mohsen as its new artistic director for the fest’s ninth edition, which will run Oct. 15-23. Mohsen will replace Egyptian filmmaker Marianne Khoury, who stepped down as El Gouna chief in February after heading three editions. The prominent Arab event is held in a seaside resort near […]
The 73rd Sydney Film Festival has unveiled an initial slate of 13 films ahead of its full program reveal, offering an early look at what festivalgoers can expect when the event runs June 3–14 in the Australian city. The full lineup drops May 6. Australian stories lead the local contingent. Selina Miles’ “Silenced” follows lawyer […]