Rick W / Tuesday, July 22, 2025 / Categories: Film Score News Jafar Panahi Named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan International Film Festival Jafar Panahi has been tapped for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, cementing the Iranian director’s status as one of cinema’s most defiant voices. The recognition follows Panahi’s Palme d’Or victory at Cannes 2025 for “It Was Just an Accident,” making him the first Asian filmmaker to […] Previous Article Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson to Record Live Podcast Taping at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) Next Article Venice Film Festival Lineup: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ With Emma Stone, Benny Safdie’s ‘Smashing Machine,’ Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ and More Print 33 Tags: Film FestivalCannes