The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival hosts a grand tribute titled “ ”, which will run through various pillars of this year’s edition, from film screenings and open discussions all the way to the Festival’s spot and editions.
he Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present the 2026 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Quarterfinalists. Chosen from 632 submissions, the following 88 feature film screenplays, 32 pilots, and 40 shorts represent the top twenty-five percent of all entries.
One of the biggest mistakes early filmmakers make is waiting for the “right” resources to appear. The better approach is often the opposite: build your film around the resources you already have.
Inventory before inspiration
Before writing or revising your script, take stock of what’s actually available to you. Locations you can access. Actors who are committed. Equipment you...
Josephine (Beth de Araújo, 2026) 4½ out of 5 stars The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic winner from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Beth de Araújo’s Josephine also happened to be my personal favorite. And yet, it is simultaneously the one I am most hesitant to recommend. It opens on Josephine, an ordinary eight-year-old whose […]
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Dracula (Luc Besson, 2025) 2 out of 5 stars Riding the wave of gothic-horror films released over the last few years (with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein just out at the end of 2025), director Luc Besson (Dogman) takes his stab at the classic vampire masterpiece with Dracula. Loosely following the Bram Stoker novel, Besson’s adaptation […]
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In 2025, we launched the inaugural New Music Stage. The full-day event, presented in collaboration with TALENTBANQ, Caffé Nero and Imagesound, showcased 10 breakthrough acts at York Theatre Royal. The line-up spanned transcendent vocals, razor-sharp rap, retro-pop anthems, and art-pop […]
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Feb 03, 2026: Stars and Renowned Directors at Berlinale 2026 Sean Baker, Chloé Zhao, Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke, Sophie Okonedo, Bella Ramsey, Callum Turner, John Turturro, Sandra Hüller, Juliette Binoche, Isabelle Huppert as well as numerous other stars and renowned directors at Berlinale 2026 [...]
Feb 05, 2026: Talks and Special Events at the Berlinale Including Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh, Chloé Zhao, Edwin, Hanna Bergholm, Douglas Gordon, Sam Pollard, Max Richter, Hiam Abbass, Eskil Vogt, Daniel Blumberg, Haile Gerima, Charles Burnett Among Distinguished Guests [...]
When you’re writing a script, it’s easy to imagine the perfect cast. The ideal age range. The perfect look. The exact type. But for early filmmakers especially, one of the smartest things you can do is write with your available cast in mind.
Access = Easier Casting
If you already know actors who are willing and excited to work with you, that’s a massive advantage. Writing roles...