Film Festivals

Internationales Kurzfilmfestival / International Short Fim Festival in Dresden . Foto: Oliver Killig

Filmfest Dresden 2021 Postponed to July

Due to the local COVID-19 regulations, Filmfest Dresden has postponed the upcoming 33rd edition from April to July 2021.

"Jump, Darling" starring Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman’s Final Starring Role JUMP, DARLING, to Premiere at BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival

In honor of the late actress Cloris Leachman, BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival will screen Leachman’s final film JUMP, DARLING.

"The Spine of Night" directed by Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King

Animated Fantasy Horror Film THE SPINE OF NIGHT to World Premiere at SXSW

The fantasy animation horror film The Spine of Night from directors Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King will world premiere at SXSW 2021.

Little Girl directed by Sébastien Lifshitz

Rendez-Vous with French Cinema Festival Announces 2021 Lineup, Opens with Sébastien Lifshitz’s ‘Little Girl’

Sébastien Lifshitz’s moving documentary Little Girl will open the 26th Rendez-Vous with French Cinema festival showcasing contemporary French films.

Broadcast Signal Intrusion directed by Jacob Gentry

Jacob Gentry’s Conspiracy Thriller BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION to World Premiere at SXSW 2021

Broadcast Signal Intrusion, a conspiracy thriller directed by Jacob Gentry, will have its world premiere at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival.

Sigourney Weaver, Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year by Philippe Falardeau

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 2021 Announces Lineup, MY SALINGER YEAR is Opening Night Film

The 27th San Luis Obispo International Film Festival will open with My Salinger Year, starring Margaret Qualley and Sigourney Weaver.

"Without Getting Killed or Caught" directed by Tamara Saviano, Paul Whitfield. [Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, Susan Walker, Jerry Jeff Walker, Nashville, TN circa 1974. | Credit: unknown]

Watch Trailer for WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT, Documentary on Songwriter Guy Clark Premiering at SXSW

Without Getting Killed or Caught is the true story of songwriter Guy Clark, and his complicated marriage with Susanna, and friendship with Townes Van Zandt.

"The Mauritanian" starring Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch

Berlin Film Festival 2021 Announces Competition and Berlinale Special Lineup Featuring Tina Turner, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch

Berlin International Film Festival 2021 announced the Berlinale Special lineup and films competing for the Golden Bear and the Silver Bears.

Richmond International Film Festival Postpones 10th Anniversary Edition

The 2021 Richmond International Film Festival in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled for early May has been postponed until September 2021.

Alone Together directed by Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler

SXSW Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup, Closes with Charli XCX’s ‘Alone Together’

SXSW announced the lineup for the 28th edition of the SXSW Film Festival, closing with the Charli XCX documentary Alone Together.

Eve Duranceau, G.A. Roy, Maxim Gaudette in Hygiène sociale (Social Hygiene)

Berlin Film Festival 2021 Announces Encounters, Panorama and Perspektive Deutsches Kino Lineups

Berlin International Film Festival 2021 revealed the films selected for Encounters, Panorama and Perspektive Deutsches Kino programs.

The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup of 30 Films

The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon opens its 18th edition on May 12th, with 30 films in competition.

Amanda Seyfried to Receive Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Amanda Seyfried will receive the Montecito Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for her performance in David Fincher’s Mank.

Berlin Film Festival 2021 Reveals Berlinale Forum and Forum Expanded Lineup

The 2021 Berlin International Film Festival unveiled the lineup of 17 films in the Forum program and 18 films in the Forum Expanded.

Diana Neves Silva in Luz de Presença (A Present Light)

Berlin Film Festival 2021 Unveils Short Film Lineup

Berlinale Shorts program of the 2021 Berlin International Film Festival will showcase 20 short films from 16 countries.

Kristine Kujath Thorp, Nader Khademi in Ninjababy

Berlin Film Festival Reveals 15 Films in Generation 2021 Program

Berlinale revealed the 15 films including seven world premieres and six debuts for the Generation program in Kplus and 14plus competitions.

Mae West in I'm No Angel | Wesley Ruggles, USA, 1933

Berlinale 2021 Retrospective ‘No Angels – Mae West, Rosalind Russell and Carole Lombard’ to Showcase Classic Comedies

For the Retrospective of the 2021 Berlin Film Festival, the festival will showcase 27 classic comedies featuring American actresses under the title “No Angels – Mae West, Rosalind Russell & Carole Lombard”.

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 Award Winners – PEBBLES Wins Tiger Award

Southern India-set Pebbles by Vinothraj P.S won the Tiger Award at the 50th anniversary edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Elizabeth Ito’s Netflix animated series "City of Ghosts"

Netflix Animated Series CITY OF GHOSTS to Open New York International Children’s Film Festival 2021

Completely virtual for the first time, New York International Children’s Film Festival will open with Elizabeth Ito’s Netflix animated series City of Ghosts.