47 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival.
Film Festivals
Watch First Trailer for DREAMS ON FIRE – Japanese Dance Drama at Fantasia
Dreams on Fire is described as “a love letter to the dynamic and striking urban dance and underground scene of Tokyo.”
Actress Kasia Smutniak Honored with Locarno Film Festival’s Leopard Club Award
“As a skilled, very personal actress who carefully manages her presence and her performing choices, Kasia Smutniak’s talent is plain to all.”
Filmmakers Alanis Obomsawin and Denis Villeneuve to Receive TIFF Awards
Filmmakers Alanis Obomsawin and Denis Villeneuve will be honored at the 2021 TIFF Tribute Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH to Open New York Film Festival
The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand will premiere as the opening night film of New York Film Festival.
rePRO Film Fest 2021 Showcasing Films Dedicated to Women’s Advocacy – ON THE DIVIDE, FLY SO FAR, BEI BEI
Feature films playing at the 2021 rePRO Film Fest include Leah Galant and Maya Cueva’s On The Divide.
Fantasia 2021 to Close with Takashi Miike’s THE GREAT YOKAI WAR – GUARDIANS
Fantasia ends on August 25th with closing film, Takashi Miike’s The Great Yokai War: Guardians.
Nashville Film Festival 2021 Reveals First Films
The first titles for the 52nd Nashville Film Festival include 7 Days produced by the Duplass Brothers.
‘The 5th Man’ to Open Stony Brook Film Festival on Thursday, July 22
Stony Brook Film Festival kicks off with the premiere of The 5th Man, a documentary on Paul Limmer, a former track coach at Bellmore’s Mepham High School.
Locarno Film Festival Completes Lineup with Premieres of ‘She Will’ and ‘100 Minutes’
The 2021 Locarno Film Festival will premiere Charlotte Colbert’s debut thriller She Will, and 100 Minutes by Russian director Gleb Panfilov.
Woodstock Film Festival 2021 Returns to In-Person Format + Fest to Honor NEON Founder Tom Quinn
The Woodstock Film Festival will return to using indoor venues for its upcoming 22nd anniversary slated for September 30 – October 3, 2021.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ will Open Toronto International Film Festival
The feature-film adaptation of the Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will open the 46th Toronto International Film Festival.
Escape from Mogadishu to Open New York Asian Film Festival + Fest Adds More Films
Ryoo Seung-wan’s action thriller Escape from Mogadishu, starring Kim Yoon-seok and Zo In-sung will open the 20th New York Asian Film Festival.
Films by Laurent Cantet, Terence Davies, Claudia Llosa and More to Compete in 69th San Sebastian Festival
Acclaimed filmmakers including Laurent Cantet, Terence Davies, Claudia Llosa and Claire Simon will compete in the 69th San Sebastian Festival.
Filmfest Dresden 2021 Awards – DOOM CRUISE, AIVA, JUST A GUY Win Top Prizes
AIVA directed by Veneta Androva won the Golden Horseman Animated Film in the International Competition at the 33rd Filmfest Dresden.
Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ Starring Penélope Cruz will Open 78th Venice Film Festival
Parallel Mothers (Madres paralelas) directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Penélope Cruz, will open the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
Julia Ducournau’s TITANE Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival 2021
Julia Ducournau won the Palme d’Or for Titane at Cannes Film Festival, becoming only the second female director to win the top prize.
Bruce Mau Documentary to Open 2021 Architecture & Design Film Festival in NY
Architecture & Design Film Festival NY 2021 will open with the world premiere of MAU, a documentary about design visionary, Bruce Mau.
Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival 2021 Unveils Competition Lineup + 30th Anniversary Screening of Thelma & Louise
Attendees will enjoy a 30th anniversary screening of Thelma & Louise at the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2021 Returns as In Person Fest
The SCAD Savannah Film Festival will return return for its 24th edition, as in-person and virtual event in October 2021.
Virtual Genre Film Festival NIGHTSTREAM Returns for 2nd Edition in Fall 2021
The Boston Underground, Brooklyn Horror, North Bend, and the Overlook Film Festivals team up again to present the 2nd NIGHTSTREAM festival.
Munich Film Festival 2021 Awards. ONLY THE ANIMALS, NIGHT OF THE KINGS and TRANS – I GOT LIFE Win Top Prizes
Trans – I Got Life by Imogen Kimmel and Doris Metz wins the Audience Award at the 38th Filmfest München.
Richmond Intl Film Festival 2021 Unveils Official Selection Films
Richmond International Film Festival 2021 celebrates its special 10th year anniversary edition with more than 150 award-winning films.
New York Asian Film Festival 2021 Set For August, Unveils Lineup of 60 Films
New York Asian Film Festival 2021 lineup includes the world premiere of Yu Irie’s Ninja Girl.