The Toronto Film Festival has revealed new films from filmmakers Rachel Morrison, Benjamín Naishtat, Ben Shirinian, Bassam Tariq, plus David and Nathan Zellner, premiering in the Special Presentations program.
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Interview – ‘Middle Life’ Director Pavan Moondi Returns to His Independent Roots
Pavan Moondi Canadian filmmaker Pavan Moondi has built his career by embracing the possibilities of independent filmmaking. After spending years developing ambitious projects, Moondi found himself returning to the style of filmmaking that first inspired him, creating heartfelt stories with limited resources but with unlimited creativity.
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‘Paper Tiger’ Starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson to Open New York Film Festival
Paper Tiger by James Gray (Neon) James Gray’s Paper Tiger will make its North American premiere in a gala debut as the Opening Night selection of the 64th New York Film Festival.
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Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch Drama ‘Ink’ to Open Venice Film Festival
Ink by Danny Boyle Ink, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy, will world premiere in competition as the opening film of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, taking place September 2 – 12, 2026.
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‘The Marching Band’ Trailer – Emmanuel Courcol Conducts a Moving Bromance in Award-Winning Drama
The Marching Band, the French comedy drama from director Emmanuel Courcol, offers a heartfelt look at a story of unexpected brotherhood, class differences, and the universal language of music.
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‘Wild Inside’ Trailer – Penny Lane’s Documentary on Flaco the Owl Gets Central Park Premiere
In February 2023, an Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco escaped from the Central Park Zoo and set off on an odyssey through Manhattan.
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Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi’s ‘The Fix’ Action Thriller Sets a Fall Release Date
Liam Neeson in The Fix by Guy Moshe (Courtesy of Inaugural Entertainment) Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi, and Quincy Isaiah star in The Fix, a high-stakes action thriller from writer-director Guy Moshe.
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RIP. Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Dies at 78
Sam Neill Sir Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor known for starring in Jurassic Park and for a career spanning more than five decades across independent cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, has died at the age of 78.
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60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Winners – Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins Grand Prix Crystal Globe
Fruit Gathering (Thit-thee Khu) by Aung Phyoe At the closing ceremony of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the juries presented awards for the best films, with Fruit Gathering (Thit-thee Khu) directed by Aung Phyoe, winning the Grand Prix – Crystal Globe.
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‘Idiots’ Trailer – Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Star in Stoner Crime Comedy
Independent Film Company has released the official trailer for Idiots, directed by Macon Blair, about two drivers transporting a rich teen to rehab when they become embroiled in a chaotic journey of drugs, crime, and danger.
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‘Buddy’ Teaser Trailer – First Look at Casper Kelly’s Twisted Horror Nightmare Starring Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon
Roadside debuted the first look – teaser trailer for Buddy, a horror film directed by Casper Kelly, that transforms the comforting world of children’s television into an unsettling nightmare.
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‘Hope’ Trailer – Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Hwang Jung-min Star in Na Hong-jin’s Sci-Fi Epic
Marking his first feature since The Wailing, Hope from director Na Hong-jin promises to be one of the year’s most ambitious cinematic experiences, blending creature horror, science fiction, mystery, and explosive action into an epic tale of survival.