Focus Asia, the industry section of the Far East Film Festival, has unveiled its full slate for the 2026 edition – 13 projects for the All Genres Project Market and six titles for Far East in Progress – alongside a new post-production prize backed by Bangkok-based White Light Studio. The market runs April 27-29 in […]
Film of the Month Dor - Bob Banday Shryock Best Narrative Film Crimson Howl - Lu Chuan Best Indie Film The Chase - Samantha Curls Best Sci-Fi What Do You See? - Jawanza Bakari, Carleton King Best Inspirational Film A Cup of Faith - Angelo Oddo Best Fantasy Film Dor - Bob Banday Shryock Best AI Film SUBWAY 3 - Taejin Ahn Best Web/TV Pilot Amber B - Jennifer Treur Best Animation Christmas Legend...
The radiant Ava Cahen topper of La Semaine de la Critique since 2022 gives us eleven reasons to want to explore the section that the end of the Croisette.
Kangdrun’s “Linka Linka” claimed both the Firebird Award for the Young Cinema Competition (Chinese Language) and the Fipresci Prize at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival. Kangdrun accepted the Firebird Award from guest presenter Juliette Binoche. The jury cited the film’s understated cinematic approach in capturing the liberties and uncertainties of youth, praising its […]
SXSW London and the Russo brother’s production company AGBO are set for a “major” partnership at this year’s festival. AGBO, a collective of artists, craftspeople and engineers who work across film, television, gaming, and immersive experiences, will bring its cross-medium approach to the second edition of SXSW London, making its presence felt throughout with programming […]
SYRCL is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Huth to Director of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Michael steps into this role after serving as On Tour Manager, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the reach and impact of the festival nationwide. Under his leadership, the On Tour program achieved record-setting […]
SYRCL is excited to announce the promotion of Rebecca Walters to On Tour Manager for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Rebecca steps into this role after serving as On Tour Coordinator, where she has been instrumental in supporting and expanding the program’s reach. During her time with Wild & Scenic, she has played a […]
(L–R) Rachel Sennott and Katarina Zhu attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Bunnylovr” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Jessica Herndon Writer-director Katarina Zhu makes a bold entrance as a feature filmmaker with her debut, Bunnylovr, a darkly comic and deeply intimate exploration of longing, loneliness, and […]...
RNCI & The Academy Awards: Elevating Indigenous Excellence on Hollywood’s Highest Stage For more than three decades, Red Nation Celebration Institute® (RNCI) has championed Indigenous artists whose work rises to the highest levels of the film industry. Through strategic advocacy, curated platforms, and sustained industry engagement, RNCI has helped cultivate a powerful pipeline of Native...