Festivals

Female Directors Tackle Tough Issues

Gender equality remains a hot topic in the film fest world. The industry program of the Toronto fest will focus on the issue, with a series of high-profile speakers discussing...

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Kenya Film Festival Aims To 'Change Story' Of Slums

Hundreds of movie lovers gathered in front of a giant outdoor screen in Nairobi’s Mathare slum on Monday at the start of the Slum Film Festival, which aims to challenge ...

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Busan Festival To Open With India’s ‘Zubaan’

Indian drama “Zubaan,” directed by Mozez Singh, will open the 20th edition of the Busan International Film Festival.Chinese film, “Mountain Cry” d...

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Kalinga Film Festival kicks Off In Odisha

Kalinga International Film Festival 2015 got off to a colourful start here with cine experts highlighting the enormous opportunities in the field of art and culture in Odisha....

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Blackout Music & Film Festival Brings Socially Conscious Entertainment To GRAMMY Museum

There aren’t many positive things you can say about injustice, but it can inspire creative expression. The inaugural Blackout Music & Film Festival intends to showca...

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Montreal World Film Festival Sees Future in Underserved Niche

As it marks its 39th year, the Montreal World Film Festival mirrors the tenacious, even pugnacious spirit of its founder and director, Serge Losique. Launched in 1977, the Mon...

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Film Society of Lincoln Center Reveals 53rd New York Film Festival Convergence Series

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the complete details for the 53rd New York Film Festival Convergence, which will take place on September 26 and 27. The annual...

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“Normal” & “Virgin” Take Doha Honors

This year’s Doha Tribeca Film Festival jury, led by Jury President Nick Broomfield, has announced the winners of the festival’s Arab Film Competition. Read More&n...

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Haugesund Film Fest Celebrates French, Scandi Cinema

Roar Uthaug’s “The Wave,” Joachim Trier’s “Louder Than Bombs,” Kari Anne Moe’s “Rebels,” Stig Björkman’s &ldqu...

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Kannada Feature ‘Thithi’ Wins Two Awards At Locarno Film Festival

RaamReddy’s debut Thithi has won two awards at the Locarno International Film Festival. The Kannada movie, which was competing in the section titled Concorso Cineasti de...

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BUSINESS: MAKING M&E STUDENTS INDUSTRY READY

The highly anticipated 5th Edition of Masterclass Marathon hosted by Whistling Woods Int...

March 29 2024

BOLLYWOOD: DO OUR FILM AWARDS GUARANTEE REWARDS?

Indian film awards don’t bestow any real commercial legitimacy or credentials for ...

March 28 2024

FESTIVALS: LIVE THE LIFE ABUNDANT “ONE GREEN PLANET”

There was a time when I would jokingly respond to the standard question by the host repl...

March 27 2024