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Sean Baker (Anora…) to preside Red Sea Fest Jury
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) is welcoming Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Sean Baker (Anora, The Florida Project) as the President of its Features Jury for its fifth edition, running 4-13 December. Sean Baker is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and trailblazer in independent filmmaking. His latest film Anora (2024) won five Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Baker is also known for…
Red Sea Souk Launches Souk Talks, Talents and Film Market with over 160 Exhibitors from over 45 Countries
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has revealed the full industry programme for its Red Sea Souk, the largest film market in the Arab region. The programme will take place from 6-10 December, welcoming over 160 exhibitors from over 45 countries to its marketplace, with a 20% increase in stands from the previous edition. The Souk offers an expanded lineup of activities bringing together new talent, emerging filmmakers and established regional and international in…
VIDEO Visit to Tallinna Linnahall with fellow filmmakers at PÖFF29 following STALKER and TENET shootings
Filmmakers attending PÖFF29 were offered a fantastic tour in architectural Tallinn, and more specifically walking on the footsteps of Andrei Tarkovski, “STALKER” and Christopher Nolan “TENET3. both films where shot in Tallinn! Linnahall (Estonian: Tallinna Linnahall, ‘Tallinn City Hall’) (originally the V. I. Lenin Palace of Culture and Sports) is a multi-purpose venue in Tallinn, Estonia. It is situated in the harbor, just beyond the walls of the Old…
For the first time in the history of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, the winner of both the Grand Prix and the Audience Award is the same film – The Good Daughter, directed by Spanish filmmaker…
On November 21, the 24th Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event presented its awards at a joint closing ceremony with the Black Nights Film Festival. In total, 15 awards were given to film projects in various stages of scriptwriting, development, or post-production, along with two additional awards recognizing promising producers. Awards were also presented to the talents participating in Discovery Campus. Discovery Campus Music Meets Film “Director-Composer Lab: Composing the…
On the evening of 21 November 2025 at the closing ceremony of the Black Nights Film festival at the Alexela Concert Hall, the jurys announced the films deemed the best, including the winning films of the 25th Youth and Children’s Film Festival Just Film. JUST FILM #YOUNGFILMMAKER AWARD The programme consisted of films that have been created during the PÖFF and Just Film scholarship call and are made by international school-kids themselves. Sunflower Direct…
Pierre-Yves Walder leaves Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
NIFFF (Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival) and its General and Artistic Director announce the end of their collaboration. NIFFF announces, in mutual agreement with its General and Artistic Director, Pierre-Yves Walder, the end of their collaboration. Since his arrival in 2021, Mr Walder has contributed to strengthening NIFFF’s position as a leading festival and to bringing the fantasy genre to a wider audience. The 2025 edition was an exceptional success whil…
Interview With Award-Winning International Casting Director Luci Lenox @ Cannes Film Festival
Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain with a diverse professional background and international experience. She has cast over 100 productions for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, MediaPro and various Spanish independent producers, and her work has resulted in over 250 awards at international film festivals. In addition to her work as a casting director, Luci is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry and has served on the board of the CSA and the d…
America’s Highest Honor For A Career In Film To Be Presented on April 18, 2026, At Gala Tribute To Benefit AFI’s Arts And Education Initiatives The American Film Institute Board of Trustees have announced that Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. The award will be presented at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2026. “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said…
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The American Film Market® (AFM®) concluded its 46th edition in the new LA venue at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel
The American Film Market® (AFM®) concluded its 46th edition on Sunday, November 16, 2025 marking the Market’s return home to Los Angeles and its first-ever staging at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City.
AFM brought together sales and production companies, buyers, financiers, film commissions, and representatives from every corner of the independent industry across 83 countries for a dynamic week of dealmaking, screenings, conferences, networking, and events.
A total of 6,132 attendees visited the Market. Exhibition space at the Fairmont sold out and featured 285 registered companies from 35 countries, with the largest exhibitor presence after the United States (124) coming from the United Kingdom (23), France (20), Italy (17), Thailand (17), and Germany (11). AFM welcomed both returning companies and first-time exhibitors, contributing to a diverse mix of established and emerging players.
500 buying companies from 61 countries, representing every major avenue of distribution participated in the Market, with most sending multiple representatives. Buyer attendance was consistent with 2024 overall, with a 17% increase in U.S. representation, which remained the highest among all territories. The United States was followed by Germany, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Brazil, Australia, China, Mexico, India, Belgium, Hungary, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.
A new initiative of the Market was the Innovation Hub, developed in collaboration with Marché du Film / Cannes Next, which featured nine companies and guided AFM’s first slate of AI-focused sessions. These conversations brought to the stage leading voices shaping technology and entertainment, including Darren Frankel (Adobe), Will French (Fallbrook), Scott Greenberg (Othelia Technologies), Peter Leeb (Veritone), Scott Martin (Aspen IP Consulting and former Deputy General Counsel, Paramount Pictures), Lori McCreary (Revelations Entertainment), Bryn Mooser (Asteria/Moonvalley), Ted Schilowitz (Futurist, former Paramount & 20th Century Fox), and Todd Terrazas (FBRC.ai). Together, they explored how AI is reshaping creation, financing, legal frameworks, and production workflows across film and television.
The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®), the global trade association of the independent industry and producer of the American Film Market® (AFM®), announced that President & CEO Jean Prewitt will step down at year-end following a 25-year tenure with the organization. IFTA retained the firm McCormack + Kristel to support its search for Prewitt’s successor. This transition has been thoughtfully considered with Prewitt and the IFTA Board for …
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Ventana Sur 2025 program
Conferences Film Guide Screenings Ventana Sur Docs Ventana Sur Fantastic Ventana Sur Series …MORE function setREVStartSize(e){ /*! This file is auto-generated */ .wp-block-button__link{color:#fff;background-color:#32373c;border-radius:9999px;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;padding:calc(.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);font-size:1.125em}.wp-block-file__button{background:#32373c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none} :root{–wp–prese…
Conferences on opening day at Ventana Sur and full program announced
LUNES DIC. 1 MONDAY, DEC. 1 14.00 > 15.30 Auditorium 3 5to Piso FANTASTIC! > > PARTICIPANTS Speakers: Cris Tapia Machori, Director Pablo Udenio, Producer, Dukkah Moderator: Ezequiel Boetti – Journalist – Página 12 CASO DE ESTUDIO DE LA PANTALLA AL MERCADO: GATILLERO / CASE STUDY – FROM SCREEN TO MARKET: GUNMAN Acción, traición y redención sin cortes, Director y productor revelan en esta conferencia cómo llevaron la idea de este thriller a l…
The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, the National Institute of Cinema & Audiovisual Arts of Argentina (INCAA), and the Uruguayan Film & Audiovisual Agency (ACAU), are pleased to announce that the 17ᵗʰ edition of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s leading audiovisual market, will take place in Buenos Aires from 1 to 5 December 2025 Ventana Sur – Río de la Plata, co-organized by the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, INCAA,…
Ventana Sur Series, organized by INCAA, ACAU and the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, taking place within the 17th edition of Ventana Sur (Buenos Aires, December 1–5), announces this year’s official selection. Out of more than a hundred entries received from across Latin America, fourteen series projects were selected — nine scripted and five non scripted — based on their outstanding creativity, technical and commercial quality, and their ability…
IFFI Goa 2025, 07: On the trail of the opening film, The Blue Trail, Berlinale Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize-winner Hoping to start with a bang, IFFI 2025 has chosen The Blue Trail s its opening film. Released in 2015, it is directed by Gabriel Mascaro. A Mexico-Chile-Netherlands-Brazil co-production, it is in Portuguese, with English sub-titles, and runs for 86 minutes. The Blue Trail can be categorised both as riding the twin genres of drama and sci-fi. Let us see what is known about the fi…
Awards Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France 47th edition
The Festival des 3 Continents, international event dedicated to cinema from Africa, Latin America and Asia announced its winners this evening in Nantes after eight days of encounters and discoveries without borders. The Festival is delighted to have welcomed 23 000 festival-goers for a record-breaking edition. In a social and economic context significantly weakened by budget cuts, this 47th edition of the Festival des 3 Continents was pleased to see even larger audience…
Announcing 20th LAGFF Dates
At the 2025 Orpheus Awards, photo by Steve Sasaki @urbanite.LA Our big anniversary is officially announced June 1-7, 2026. We are thrilled to become 20 years-old! At LAGFF 2026 you will enjoy theatrical screenings of new works by Greek filmmakers worldwide at central Los Angeles theaters; culturally diverse programming; Discovery Days film project presentations; informational panels, talks, red-carpet events, and more. Save the date and plan to meet us there in…
Happy to share the entire coverage of the last edition of Berlinale and EFM BERLINALE 2025 coverage articles, photos and videos Bruno Chatelin and team, Sissy Lin, Laurent Hou, Alice Kanterian… MPA Berlinale panel highlights urgency for competitive film incentives in Germany Laura Zentner (Media Law Expert, GreenbergTraurig), Clement Schwebig (President and Managing Director Western Europe & Africa, Warner Bros. Discovery), Emilie Anthonis…
The Cannes Film Festival is opening up for Africa
The Festival de Cannes visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the launch of the Congolese National Film Center In order to mark this event a press conference took place with Artistic Firector of Festival de Cannes Thierry Fremaux, Djia Mambu, journalist and film critic, Okapi Collective / Emmanuel Lupia Assani, producer, Okapi Collective / Théodore Nganzi, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Minister of Culture and the Arts, representative of the Ministe…
Prout makes an entrance at Tallinn
Belgian, script writer, director and producer Marc-Henri Wajnberg interviewed by Bruno Chatelin in Tallinn during Black Nights Film Festival on his latest short film/ pilot PROUT Presented in kids animation competition Marc – Henri is in discussion to develop his franchise into a 52 episodes TV Series. …
American film “Boyz N The Hood’’ (1991) depicts the violent education of a forgotten generation of black youth’’ by © film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) When Boyz N the Hood was released in 1991, it announced the arrival of a new and authentic voice in American cinema. John Singleton, then only 23 years old, became the youngest person and the first African-American ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. His…
June 4 – 5, 2026
November 4, 2025 Regular Deadline 2
The New Media Film Festival® represents a convergence of technology and tradition, offering a hybrid platform that caters to both in-person and online audiences. This innovative event showcases a diverse range of categories, from the classic to the cutting-edge, reflecting the festival’s commitment to embracing the evolving landscape of media. With a focus on boundary-pushing content, the festival provides a unique space for creators to present their work in various formats, including traditional screenings and experiential presentations. This approach not only honors the storytelling craft but also celebrates the role of technology in shaping new methods of media consumption and interaction. The festival’s inclusive ethos is evident in its wide array of categories, ensuring that there is a place for every form of creative expression.
Our mandate is to be fair to all creators, in all ages, all cultures and all media.
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June 1 – 7, 2026
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Regular Deadline : November 30, 2025
Late Deadline : January 15, 2026
Extended Deadline : February 15, 2026
Home of the NYC Indie Awards the festival aims to discover the Artist Filmmaker, showcasing them to the entertainment industry and the NYC public. All NYCIndieFF screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.
NYCIndieFF honors the Best in Category which includes Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Super Short, Best Covid Diaries, as well as Best Director and Best Screenplay.
New York City Independent Film Festival (NYCIndieFF) will hold a physical festival this year. We will celebrate the Independent Filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films and animation. Whether a submission is comedic, dramatic, or something in between, The NYCIndieFF is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling.
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Cannes : May 15 – 16, 2026
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February 15, 2026 / Regular Deadline
March 16, 2026 / Late Deadline
April 11, 2026 / Extended Deadline
The 8th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will recognize and celebrate short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of France setting, FRFF invites filmmakers from around the globe to participate in the two-day festival that includes screenings, awards ceremony, and closing gala party. FRFF will place the spotlight on the best short-form filmed content during the time period of the annual Festival de Cannes. A prestigious jury panel will select Best Drama Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Lifestyle Short, Best Fashion Short, Best Music Video, Best Female Filmmaker Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Activism Short, Best Micro Short Award, Industry Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards . Attendees and participants will include filmmakers, industry executives, celebrities, media, and influencers.
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The Cannes awards highlights video
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Final deadline for shorts and features: November 30th 2025
The 46th edition of the PORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – FANTASPORTO 2026 will take place at BATALHA CENTRO DE CINEMA.dates will be announced soon
The Festival main purpose is screening and promoting films of quality, both aesthetically and thematically, and to seek new forms and methods of filmmaking.
Submitted films must be portuguese premieres of films shot in 2024
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Regular Deadline November 14, 2025
Late Deadline December 5, 2025
Extended Deadline December 31, 2025
Unleash your wildest stories, boldest docs, or heart-pounding thrillers at this award-winning fest, hailed as a Movie Maker Magazine “Top 25 Worth the Entry Fee”! Join a global wave of creators at the East Coast’s ultimate cinematic celebration—think Sundance with a beach vibe!
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For Over Two Decades, the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF) has celebrated cinematic excellence, showcasing exceptional films and filmmakers worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to Real Films, Real Art, and Real Passion, MBIFF is a favorite among filmmakers and film enthusiasts for submissions and attendance.
Recognized as one of Movie Maker Magazine’s “Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” MBIFF has also earned accolades such as a top-five festival to visit in South Carolina by Livability.com (2023), a highlight in Leisure Group Travel’s “Best Festivals in Myrtle Beach” (2023), and a spot among Trip101.com’s “Top 10 Festivals in Myrtle Beach” (2023).
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‘LALA, MY REDHEAD’ Feature film award winning script by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala
at development stage, with a finalised script
Love and poverty, betrayal and wealth – centuries of traditions put to the test! A compelling story intricately woven into a comprehensive exploration of women’s status against the backdrop of the Roma culture. From the director of an award-winning film in Cannes 2023.
“I worked in Cannes with Emir Kusturica as his Sony Distributor on his brilliant award winning film: “Time of The Gypsies”: when I read the script for “Lala, my redhead” I immediately saw the connection and the potential of a unique story: I trust you will like it too. “
Bruno Chatelin – filmfestivals.com founder
With the final weekend of IDFA fast approaching, we are proud to announce our outstanding award winners! Read about all our competition winners and audience award below, alongside a few festival highlights. The 38th edition of IDFA is expected to have attracted a total of 255,000 visits. The total number of audience and school student visits at this edition is expected to reach 165,000. The number of visits to the professional program during IDFA was approximately 30,000. This editi…
A look back at Bruno Chatelin, filmfestivals.com co-founder, film veteran and former distributor with Sony, and UGC/Fox adressing the room, 21 years ago, during the Hollywood Awards Ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, as co producer with Paula Wagner and Carlos de Abreu and sponsor of the Hollywood European Award. Chatelin handed the award to MAR ADENTRO (The Sea Inside), A film by Alejandro Amenábar. With Leonardo di Caprio, Keanu Reeves and Mel Gibson. The 8th Annual Ho…
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Rétrospective Cinemamed25
25 éditions, et autant de films qui nous ont bouleversé·es, fait rire, ému·es, fait voir le monde autrement. Pour célébrer cet héritage, l’équipe du festival a concocté une sélection de coups de cœur qui ont marqué son histoire, ses jurys et son public. Un clin d’œil au passé, pour mieux nourrir l’avenir. …
Palmarès du 35e Festival International du Film d’Histoire de Pessac
Compétition fiction Prix du Jury Professionnel Parrainé par la Caisse des dépôts et consignations et le Domaine Clarence Dillon (Château Haut-Brion – 1er Grand Cru Classé 1855, Château Mission Haut-Brion – Grand Cru Classé des Graves) La Voix de Hind Rajab de Kaouther Ben Hania Prix Danielle Le Roy du jury Étudiant Parrainé par le Crédit Mutuel du Sud-Ouest Le Gâteau du président d’…
Le palmarès du 45e Festival International du Film d’Amiens
45e Festival International du Film d’Amiens (FIFAM) du 14 au 22 novembre 2025 dans les salles de la Maison de la Culture, du Ciné St-Leu et du Pathé Amiens PALMARÈS 2025 Grand rendez-vous du cinéma international, le Festival International du Film d’Amiens (FIFAM) dont la 45e édition a eu lieu…
Palmarès du 35e Festival International du Film d’Histoire de Pessac
Compétition fiction Prix du Jury Professionnel Parrainé par la Caisse des dépôts et consignations et le Domaine Clarence Dillon (Château Haut-Brion – 1er Grand Cru Classé 1855, Château Mission Haut-Brion – Grand Cru Classé des Graves) La Voix de Hind Rajab de Kaouther Ben Hania Prix Danielle Le Roy du jury Étudiant Parrainé par le Crédit Mutuel du Sud-Ouest Le Gâteau du président d’…
Le Musée Cinéma & Miniature accueillera Jason Isaacs les 22 et 23 novembre 2025 de 10h à 18h, pour une rencontre exclusive avec le public. Il est connu pour ses interprétations remarquées de méchants au cinéma, en particulier Lucius Malefoy dans la saga Harry Potter, le brutal Colonel Tavington dans The Patriot, le Capitaine Crochet dans Peter Pan ou encore le mafieux irlandais Michael Caff…
“Ancien distributeur du film avec lequel j’ai vécu pendant près d’un an pour préparer sa sortie, j’ai très envie de vous recommander ce magnifique moment, le film tellement baroque n’a pas pris une ride, les costumes sompteux, les effets spéciaux low tech et cette bande son incroyable restent parmi les plus beaux moments de l’histoire du cinéma, ne manquez sous aucun prétexte ce rendez vous exceptionnel!” Bruno Chatelin …
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