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. […]
WHO'S ON THE GUEST LIST?
One of the great things about Telluride is the folks that come to support the films that screen there. Bountiful Q&A's give regular Joe's an opportunity to hear from great directors, actors and other creatives about the film's they're involved in.
So it's always fun to take a look at the talent who might make the trip to southwest...
The Nashville Film Festival is excited to announce the finalists across 8 categories in this year’s Screenwriting Competition. Since 2014, NashFilm’s Screenwriting Competition has championed exceptional stories for film and television, and the visionary voices behind them, from around the world. Congratulations to the 2026 NashFilm Screenwriting Competition finalists on this recognition....
For five days, York becomes a meeting point for filmmakers, audiences and ideas from around the world.
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