The documentary John Candy: I Like Me directed by Colin Hanks will world premiere as the Opening Night Gala film of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
Film Festivals
59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils Official Selections (tba secret Iranian film) and Jury
The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has unveiled the official selection including 11 of the 12 films in the Crystal Globe Competition.
Paolo Sorrentino to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino will be honored at Sarajevo Film Festival with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award for “his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema”.
Emma Thompson to Receive Leopard Club Award at Locarno Film Festival and Premiere ‘The Dead of Winter’
Emma Thompson will be honored with the Leopard Club Award at Locarno Film Festival, where she will also world premiere her latest film, the action-thriller The Dead of Winter.
11th Bentonville Film Festival Reveals Jury, Juneteenth and Spotlight Films, Geena & Friends, Panels and Events
Bentonville Film Festival announced their Juneteenth and Spotlight films, jurors, Shaping the Narrative, Geena & Friends participants, along with additional panels and events.
Lucía Garibaldi’s Sci-fi Drama ‘A Bright Future’ to World Premiere at Tribeca Festival | Tribeca
Uruguayan filmmaker Lucía Garibaldi’s second feature film, the sci-fi drama A Bright Future (Un futuro brillante) will world premiere at Tribeca Festival.
51st Seattle Film Festival Winners – Seeds, Tinā, Come See Me in the Good Light, Suburban Fury Win Top Prizes
The 51st Seattle International Film Festival announced the winners of the 2025 Juried Competition Awards & Golden Space Needle Audience Awards – with top prizes going to Seeds, Tinā, Twinless, Come See Me in the Good Light, Suburban Fury, Deaf, and The Crowd.
Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Wins Palme D’or at Cannes Film Festival
The revenge thriller It Was Just an Accident directed by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the Palme D’or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Year of the Cat, Slumlord Millionaire and Mongrels Win Top Awards at 43rd CAAMFest
Year of the Cat directed by Tony Nguyen walked away with the Audience Award at the 43rd CAAMFest.
Chris Hartwell’s’Do No Harm’ to Open 28th Dances With Films: LA Festival Lineup
Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for its 28th edition of the Los Angeles’ indie film-focused film festival taking place June 19-29, 2025.
Tribeca Festival Reveals Star-studded 2025 Jury – Mira Sorvino, Ahmed Ahmed, Matthew Broderick and more
The Tribeca Festival unveiled its star-studded 2025 jury of Mira Sorvino, Ahmed Ahmed, Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Beals, Ilana Glazer, and more
Christopher M. Anthony’s ‘Heavyweight’ Boxing Drama to Premiere as Opening Film of Raindance Film Festival
Director Christopher M. Anthony’s debut feature, the boxing drama Heavyweight will make its World Premiere as the opening film at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival.