Qatar’s Doha Film Institute has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants — as usual we focus on fiction feature film projects in three groupings – MENA – Feature Narrative – Development, MENA – Feature Narrative – Production and Non-MENA – Feature Narrative – Post-Production which awards several Cannes Film Festival offerings.
“Secret in the Box,” a period thriller revisiting Hong Kong’s 1974 Happy Valley Box Murder, held its press conference at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with director Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen and lead actor Zhang Songwen discussing the real cold case at the heart of the Golden Goblet Awards main competition entry. Directed by Hong […]
China’s “Atlantic Rhapsody,” directed by Zhong Kaifeng, claimed the best picture prize at the 28th Golden Goblet Awards, capping the Shanghai International Film Festival’s awards night on June 20. The Chinese debut feature, which also won best cinematography for Hao Jiayue, led a ceremony that spread recognition across countries and competition sections. “Atlantic Rhapsody” had […]
Yassine El Idrissi’s drama “Halima” has entered the Golden Goblet Awards Main Competition at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, where it celebrated its world premiere ahead of a press conference. The selection marks Morocco’s return to SIFF’s premier category after a 27-year gap – the last Moroccan film to compete at that level was […]
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Atlanta Film Festival honored an extraordinary group of artists, producers, executives, and cultural innovators whose work has shaped both the entertainment industry and Georgia’s thriving creative community, including Will Packer, Josh Brolin, Carrie Preston, Danielle Brooks, David Cross, McKenna Grace, RZA, and more. Awards were presented...
As the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival gets underway, the spotlight is fixed on Hong Kong screen icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who presides over the Golden Goblet Awards as jury president. Leung’s presence, together with 12 world premieres in the Main Competition, marks SIFF’s distinction as mainland China’s sole FIAPF-recognized A-list festival. “We have long […]
“The Decisive Moment,” a sci-fi feature directed by Zhang Disha and produced by Huang Jianxin, will world premiere as the closing film of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 21, screening at Shanghai Film Art Center following the Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony on the evening of June 20. The film, scripted by Hu […]
Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival’s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case. “Even though the awards process is a team effort, I will do my best to convince them,” said […]
The 6th Annual IndieX Film Fest concluded at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, bringing together filmmakers, actors, producers, and special guests from multiple countries. From red carpet arrivals and filmmaker conversations to the Industry Panel, cocktail reception, Awards Show, and post-ceremony photos, these galleries offer a look back at the event. Explore the galleries […]
FILM FEST HEADS DISCUSS THE FUTURE
A couple of weeks back Indiewire hosted a conversation at Cannes featuring four film festival directors including Telluride's Julie Huntsinger. Other fest directors included were from Sundance, Berlin and New York. The convo was hosted by Indiewire's Anne Thompson.
The focus was the future of film festivals. You can...