For Indonesian filmmaker Wregas Bhanuteja, trance rituals aren’t about the supernatural or exotic — they’re about joy, community, and the many different ways humans find happiness. In “Levitating” (Para Perasuk), his latest feature competing in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at Sundance, the director explores these themes through the story of a young musician’s obsessive […]

One of the questions we hear most from filmmakers is a fair one: “Is my film a good fit for your festival?” Rather than answering that with vague programming language, we decided to do something better — show you the data. We analyzed 15 years of selections and winners at the Utah International Film Festival, looking at what genres were chosen and which ones consistently rose...

‘AN ALL JOHN WILLIAMS PROGRAM WITH EMANUEL AX AND GIL SHAHAM’ January 22 – 25, 2026, Boston Symphony Hall Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons Emanuel Ax, piano. Gil Shaham, violin CONCERT PROGRAM Joy Ride’ from Catch Me If…

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Mercy (Timur Bekmambetov, 2026) 3 out of 5 stars One can only imagine a world where artificial intelligence determines the fate of a person accused of committing a serious crime. Such is the plot behind Timur Bekmambetov’s Mercy, with actor Chris Pratt (Jurassic World: Dominion) playing the role of Detective Chris Raven, one of the […] The post “Mercy” Zooms and Lurches Forward first...

Sync licensing gives musicians the opportunity to place their songs in TV shows, films, video games, and commercials. This often leads to earning hundreds or even thousands of dollars per placement, along with ongoing royalties and massive exposure. The best part is that artists don’t need a label or industry connections to break in. Music supervisors are constantly searching for...

Your first film festival can feel intimidating if you don’t know what you’re walking into. Schedules, screenings, badges, Q&As, strangers who somehow all seem to know each other already — it’s a lot. The good news is that film festivals are built for filmmakers at every stage, including first-timers. Here’s what you can realistically expect. You won’t know everyone Most...

ÉCU WELCOMES 2026 WITH FRESH EYES AND FRESH MINDS! Written by Jènna Kharroubi and Chiara De Liberti Happy new year! Did you miss us? Don’t worry, we have a lot of news ready to be shared with you. Bonne année! On vous a manqué? Pas d’inquiétude, nous avons beaucoup de chose à vous raconter. Last […]

2026 OSCAR NOMINEES ANNOUNCED TFF #52 films are in Bold. Best Picture Bugonia F1 Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another The Secret Agent Sentimental Value Sinners Train Dreams Best Director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another Joachim Trier,...

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Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones appear in Train Dreams by Clint Bentley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Adolpho Veloso. What a way to open the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. On the same day the Fest begins, the Oscar nominations land, spotlighting a year where […] The post Sundance Institute–Supported “Train Dreams,”...