The 24th edition of New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) running July 11–27, 2025, unveiled the lineup of films. This year’s theme is “Cinema as Disruption” spotlighting films that challenge, provoke, and reimagine.
Film Festivals
Film Festivals
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24th New York Asian Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Opens with Premiere of Kim Seok’s ‘Informant’
Informant by Kim Seok (courtesy NYAFF)
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Waco Independent Film Festival 2025 Unveils Lineup – Opens with Julia Barnett’s ‘A Christmas in New Hope’
A Christmas in New Hope by Julia Barnett The 2025 Waco Independent Film Festival unveiled the film lineup and events schedule for the festival’s in-theater screenings taking place July 17-20, 2025 followed by an online encore July 20-26, 2025.
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24th Tribeca Festival Awards – Charliebird, Happy Birthday, and Natchez Win Top Competition Prizes
Charliebird by Libby Ewing Charliebird, Happy Birthday, and Natchez took top honors at the 24th Tribeca Festival competition, winning in the U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions, respectively.
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Alexander Payne to Receive Prestigious Pardo d’Onore Award at Locarno Film Festival
Alexander Payne (magicinfoto | depositphotos) Writer-director Alexander Payne will receive the prestigious honorary leopard award, the Pardo d’Onore at the upcoming 78th Locarno Film Festival taking place from August 6-16, 2025. Payne will also present his films The Descendants and Nebraska and participate in a public discussion with the festival audience.
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Michael Douglas to Premiere Restored ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Michael Douglas (TankaV | depositphotos) Michael Douglas will attend the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to present a newly restored version of Miloš Forman’s 1975 classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as part of the “Out of the Past” section. Michael Douglas, one of the film’s producers and recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture, will personally introduce the restored version at a special gala screening. He will be joined by fellow producer Paul Zaentz – nephew of the late Saul Zaentz, who co-produced the film, as well as members of Miloš Forman’s family.
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24th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) Announces Winners – Rebel With A Clause and Flamingo Camp Take Top Prizes
Rebel With A Clause by Brandt Johnson The 24th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) announced the winners with Audience Award for Best Feature going to Rebel With A Clause directed by Brandt Johnson and Jury Prize for Best Feature going to Flamingo Camp directed by Chris Coats.
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Lucy Liu to Receive Career Achievement Award + Premiere ‘Rosemead’ at Locarno Film Festival
Lucy Liu (PopularImages | Depositphotos) Actress Lucy Liu will be honored with the prestigious Career Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival and present the international premiere of Rosemead directed by Eric Lin, alongside the film’s cast and crew on the Piazza Grande. She will also engage in a public discussion with the festival audience at the Forum @Spazio Cinema.
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28th Brooklyn Film Festival Winners – Kenny Riches’ Mouse Wins Grand Chameleon and Best Narrative Feature
Mouse by Kenny Riches (Dualist) Mouse by Kenny Riches has won the top prize – the Grand Chameleon along with the Best Narrative Feature award at the Brooklyn Film Festival’s 28th edition, “Pause,” which wrapped up on Sunday, June 8th. In Mouse, a petty thief living with his mother, signs up for a penpal service in hopes of finding a friend, or maybe more. Unfortunately, his penpal has other plans.
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30th Stony Brook Film Festival Unveils Lineup – Opening with ‘The Ties That Bind Us’
The Ties That Bind Us directed by Carine Tardieu (courtesy Stony Brook Film Festival) The Stony Brook Film Festival revealed the full lineup for its 30th anniversary edition taking place from July 17–26 at Staller Center for the Arts. The 2025 Festival will showcase 36 films from 19 countries, including world premieres, U.S. debuts, and exclusive screenings.
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Actress Kim Novak to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at Venice Film Festival
Kim Novak (Jean Nelson, Depositphotos) Actress Kim Novak, known starring in Vertigo, Picnic, Bell, Book and Candle, will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival taking place August 27 – September 6, 2025.
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Tribeca Festival Kicks Off with Premiere of ‘Billy Joel: And So it Goes’ with Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, and More | Photos
Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) The 2025 Tribeca Festival kicked off on Wednesday, June 4th with the world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So it Goes, an expansive and deeply personal portrait of the life and music of New York City icon Billy Joel.
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31st Palm Springs Intl ShortFest Unveils Lineup Featuring Chloe East, Rosie O’Donnell, John C. Reilly and More
Interloper starring Chloe East and Ryan Simpkins The 31st Palm Springs International ShortFest taking place June 24-30, 2025 has unveiled the lineup of 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 World Premieres. Featured in the films are Alan Cumming, Bella Ramsey, Chase Sui Wonders, Chloe East, Chris Pine, Demi Singelton, Haley Joel Osment, Ian McKellen, Jane Levy, John C. Reilly, Pauline Chalamet, Reggie Watts, Simon Rex and more.