Few festivals celebrate the art of bringing dynamic, real-life stories to the screen quite like DOC NYC. For more than 15 years, the New York City event has championed nonfiction filmmaking, showcasing the work of visionary documentarians for audiences who want to see the world through a different lens. It’s a mission that resonates deeply […]
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The Cairo Film Festival has come under fire for attempted censorship from Turkish director Ferit Kılıç who has pulled his feature film “Dancing Angels” from the event in protest. According to reps for the director, “Dancing Angels” had been selected as a Cairo Critics Week competition entry. This was announced during the fest’s Oct. 12 […]
Loves Company (Jason Laurits, 2026) 3 out of 5 stars We all know the common phrase that alludes to experiencing trouble and wanting to share it with others and/or be around those having the same issue. Well, with director Jason Laurits’ debut feature Loves Company, and with the fact that the synopsis of his film […]
De Gaulle: Résistance (Antonin Baudry, 2026) 3 out of 5 stars I am half-French, born to an American father and French mother, and spent my childhood in the company of my maternal grandparents, who took me with them on summer vacations through the Hexagon while telling tales of their country’s past. They venerated Charles de […]
Panorama | Generation | Forum & Forum Expanded at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation Films by and discussions with Volker Koepp, Tawfik Sabouni and Anne Kodura [...]
HIFF46 Jury & Audience Award Winners THE MAN AND THE TREE team accepting the HIFF46 Made in Hawai’i Jury Short Film Award The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) celebrated its Jury and Audience Award winners at the Closing Event and Awards Ceremony on November 1 at Halekulani, marking the conclusion of the Festival’s Honolulu programming. Honoring...
In Memoriam: Chuck Boller, HIFF’s One-of-a-Kind Ambassador Remembering a one-of-a-kind personality, beloved friend, and a defining figure in HIFF’s history. The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) mourns the passing of Charles ‘Chuck’ Boller, former Executive Director and Director Emeritus, who passed away earlier this week in Rochester, New York, where he had returned to be with family...
HIFF WEDNESDAYS Returns with HIFF46 Festival Favorites and Award Winners at Consolidated Theatres Encore screenings of THE NAVIGATOR, MAKING THE LINE, THE MAN AND THE TREE, and more bring acclaimed Hawai‘i films back to the big screen this November and December. Fresh off sold-out screenings and acclaimed premieres at the 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani...
Abd Alkader Habak and Janay Boulos unveiled their personal new film in Park City.
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PARK CITY, Utah (November 10, 2026) – The Sundance Institute today announced the appointment of Allison Graff-Weisner as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). A leader with over twenty-five years of experience in the nonprofit, education, and cultural sectors, Graff-Weisner will lead the transformation of the Institute’s contributed revenue functions and spearhead a significant capital...