#film-festival

#film-festival

This winter, they present the Alt Awards, a lineup of films from last year that are influential, innovative, and (in their opinion) the all-around best of 2025. Some of the selections overlap with anticipated Oscar darlings (One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value), while others are less mainstream (Fuck My Son!, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You). Categories include most brutal, cover-your-eyes gore (The Ugly Stepsister), most tense family dinner scene (Father Mother Sister Brother),

Montana's largest annual cinematic event will roar back to life in Missoula from February 13 through 22, and this year's program features a slew of world premieres, along with a large handful of films set to debut at Sundance later this month, among them Brydie O'Connor's Barbara Forever, Efraín Mojica and Rebecca Zweig's Jaripeo, Rachael J. Morrison's Joybubbles, and Sam Green's The Oldest Person in the World.

For 25 years, we've been drawn to new forms of creative expression and the artists pushing those boundaries. Today's creators are among the most inventive storytellers working in any medium. Expanding Tribeca NOW honors how audiences experience stories today - on every screen, in every form. That spirit of reinvention is what Tribeca was built on.

Having formed in 1981 in Guadalajara - initially performing under the moniker Sombrero Verde before changing its name to Mana - the band found massive success in the early '90s with the release of "¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?" The record sold more than 10 million copies around the world and still ranks among the biggest selling Spanish-language albums of all time.

Somehow it's already time to start thinking about giftinggood thing there's plenty of holiday markets on offer this weekend. DIYers can try a Champagne and ceramics class or some block printing, while festive spirits are uplifted at the Glide Holiday Jam. For those not quite ready to dive into the frenzy, there's Sunnyvale Restaurant Week, Oakland Cocktail Week, and plenty of collaborative dinner and drink sessions.

Given the current circumstances, if I do not suspend this edition of the film festival, anyone involved in the festival whether directors, forum participants, associated staff, volunteers, or even audience members could potentially face threats or harassment, he said in a statement. This situation places me in a difficult ethical position. As both an organiser and an individual, I have no intention of putting anyone in danger, whether such danger is real or fabricated as a means of intimidation.

Jane Rosenthal has been named co-chair of the board of Tribeca Enterprises as the company behind one of the world's leading film festivals undergoes a leadership shift. As part of the change, Rebecca Glashow, a veteran tech and media executive, will step into Rosenthal's former role as the new CEO of the media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival.

That is certainly true this year, as the event starts out this Thurs/2 with Hamnet, the adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel-a historical fiction about Shakespeare (played by Paul Mescal)-that is already considered a front-runner in the Oscar race. Director Chloe Zhao ( Nomadland) and co-star Jessie Buckley will be present both that night and at a matinee the following day.

The festival kicks off with the Berlin premiere of The Mastermind, a quirky heist film featuring Josh O'Connor in the lead role. Director Kelly Reichardt will grace the event, following a successful world premiere at Cannes, bringing her film to European audiences yet again. Film enthusiasts won't want to miss this unique chance to hear insights straight from the director herself.

Join us for a special tribute to legendary filmmaker Lawrence Jordan, presented as the closing event of the Studio 8 Film Festival. Held at SFMOMA's Phyllis Wattis Theater, this rare screening will feature a curated selection of Jordan's visionary collage animations and surrealist shorts - with Lawrence Jordan in attendance. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.

It's all about having fun!" Johnson said. "Coming together, sharing experiences, and getting inspired are what keeps us motivated.

The 12th Annual NoHo CineFest proudly returns this summer, transforming Glendale into a hub for independent cinema from August 28-31, 2025.

The new Storyline Production Award, worth NOK 250,000, aims to strengthen feature projects and seeks co-financiers and co-producers in early financing.

Brendan Fraser's career renaissance continues with an Oscar win, and his new film Rental Family will be featured as the American Express gala at the BFI London Film Festival.

Linda, played by Rose Byrne, faces the dual challenges of balancing her demanding job and managing a flooded apartment. Seeking escape, she turns to a stranger met at a motel.

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology, now in its third year at OMSI, showcases over 170 films, VR experiences, and panel presentations.

Join fellow science fiction enthusiasts at the 2nd Annual San Francisco SCIENCE FICTION SHORT FILM & TV AWARDS Showcase Event featuring top short films and visionary works.

The film Harvest presents a haunting exploration of a village's descent and destruction over seven days, blended with personal storytelling from its director.

Fantasia Fest runs from July 16 to August 3, celebrating its 29th edition and showcasing diverse genre filmmaking from around the globe, including world premieres.

An Evening with Tommy Dorfman: Author, actor, and filmmaker Tommy Dorfman joins Bay Area literary icon Laura Albert for a reading from her new book Maybe This Will Save Me: A Memoir of Art, Addiction and Transformation.

The festival attracted an energetic crowd of students from throughout Europe, who see Karlovy Vary as an ideal destination to see films, catch up with friends, and party around town.

Stellan Skarsgard described Ingmar Bergman as manipulative and noted his past Nazi sympathies, stating, 'He was a Nazi during the war and the only person I know who cried when Hitler died.' Skarsgard pointed out that Bergman had a strange outlook on people, believing that some were unworthy, which he felt influenced Bergman’s interactions with others.

At the July 5 ceremony, KVIFF's Executive Director Kryštof Mucha presented Douglas with an updated Crystal Globe trophy, with Douglas humorously quipping, 'I've been upgraded.'

It's extremely frustrating. You've got a much-loved film festival which is very popular and a launchpad for young creatives into the industry. It's such a lovely thing to have in the local area.