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fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Fill Your Summer With the Flickering Light of Film

Frameline's 50th edition highlights urgent LGBTQ+ issues through powerful narratives and is essential viewing amidst current societal challenges.
NYC LGBT
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

NewFest Pride 2025 to Host New York Premiere of Sundance Winner 'Plainclothes'

NewFest Pride 2025 celebrates LGBTQ+ narratives through diverse films, fostering community amid challenging times.
Independent films
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Fill Your Summer With the Flickering Light of Film

Frameline's 50th edition highlights urgent LGBTQ+ issues through powerful narratives and is essential viewing amidst current societal challenges.
NYC LGBT
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

NewFest Pride 2025 to Host New York Premiere of Sundance Winner 'Plainclothes'

NewFest Pride 2025 celebrates LGBTQ+ narratives through diverse films, fostering community amid challenging times.
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fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Official Selection and Juries | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary, stated that this year's selection displays the diversity of contemporary arthouse cinema, featuring filmmakers from various countries.
Independent films
#community
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Highlights from the 2025 MUBI Fest Chicago | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

MUBI Fest's theme 'Lost in Translation' created a cohesive cinematic experience focusing on miscommunication and community engagement.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Film

Welcome to the Cannes of Cork! Triona McCarthy on what it's like to have Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan bringing star power to her hometown

Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Highlights from the 2025 MUBI Fest Chicago | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

MUBI Fest's theme 'Lost in Translation' created a cohesive cinematic experience focusing on miscommunication and community engagement.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Film

Welcome to the Cannes of Cork! Triona McCarthy on what it's like to have Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan bringing star power to her hometown

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#diversity
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fromLondon On The Inside
10 months ago

A Festival Celebrating the Work of David Lynch Is Coming to London

This September, a two-day get-together of David Lynch fans is coming to Camden's Irish Centre, featuring screenings, performances, and discussions with iconic stars from his works.
London music
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

In western Kentucky, the only all-lesbian film festival in the U.S. is thriving

Cinema Systers Film Festival celebrates lesbian filmmakers and creates a critical cultural space for queer women in the arts.
#cannes-2025
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025: It Was Just an Accident, Alpha | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's return to Cannes led to an unforgettable pre-film standing ovation, emphasizing the power of courage in filmmaking.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: The Plague, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, Amrum | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025: It Was Just an Accident, Alpha | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's return to Cannes led to an unforgettable pre-film standing ovation, emphasizing the power of courage in filmmaking.
Film
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The 12 Best Movies of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2025 highlighted an exceptional lineup of films that are set to influence Oscar conversations and showcase the power of cinema.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: The Plague, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, Amrum | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes 2025 features films addressing violence against women and children's struggles, highlighting universal themes of bullying and empathy.
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#cannes
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Renoir, Sons of the Neon Night, Orwell: 2+2=5 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Renoir, Sons of the Neon Night, Orwell: 2+2=5 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

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#cannes-2023
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Falling palm trees and a faltering Palme d'Or director: how Cannes 2025 went and who will win

Cannes 2023 featured exceptional films exploring political themes, but also highlighted notable failures in storytelling, underscoring the festival's unpredictable nature.
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Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Jordan Peele's Personal, Never-Before-Seen 35mm Print of 'Us' to Screen at Film at Lincoln Center Festival

Film at Lincoln Center honors Jordan Peele's film 'Us' with a curated festival featuring thematic screenings and a newly published annotated screenplay.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There is no cure for grief': Tim Roth on losing his son after making a film about bereavement

Tim Roth expresses newfound love for acting, navigating personal grief while directing his debut film, Poison, which parallels his recent loss.
#cinema
Film
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

New Directors/New Films 2025 to Spotlight 'Familiar Touch' and 'Lurker' - See the Full Lineup

This year's New Directors/New Films festival highlights emerging filmmakers and their responses to global challenges in a resilient cinematic space.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Tribeca Shorts to Debut Kid Cudi's 'Neverland' from Ti West and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw - See the Lineup

The 2025 Tribeca Festival features an extensive short films lineup, spotlighting collaborations and entries from diverse filmmakers.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Your Guide to Ebertfest 2025: Day 3, April 25th | Ebertfest | Roger Ebert

Ebertfest celebrates cinema through diverse films and meaningful discussions among filmmakers, critics, and fans.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

David Lynch Gets a Tribute, and a Bust, in Iceland: 'People Often Miss the Humanity in David's Work - They Jump to the Surrealism'

Film
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

New Directors/New Films 2025 to Spotlight 'Familiar Touch' and 'Lurker' - See the Full Lineup

This year's New Directors/New Films festival highlights emerging filmmakers and their responses to global challenges in a resilient cinematic space.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Tribeca Shorts to Debut Kid Cudi's 'Neverland' from Ti West and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw - See the Lineup

The 2025 Tribeca Festival features an extensive short films lineup, spotlighting collaborations and entries from diverse filmmakers.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Your Guide to Ebertfest 2025: Day 3, April 25th | Ebertfest | Roger Ebert

Ebertfest celebrates cinema through diverse films and meaningful discussions among filmmakers, critics, and fans.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

David Lynch Gets a Tribute, and a Bust, in Iceland: 'People Often Miss the Humanity in David's Work - They Jump to the Surrealism'

more#cinema
#horror
fromDeadline
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Tribeca Title 'Dog of God' Acquired For France As Media Move Launches Sales - Cannes Market

fromDeadline
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Tribeca Title 'Dog of God' Acquired For France As Media Move Launches Sales - Cannes Market

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#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Frameline 2025 to Showcase 'Jimpa,' 'Twinless,' and More LGBTQ+ Features

Frameline, the world's largest queer film festival, will showcase 150 films in its 49th installment from June 18 to 28, 2025.
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Frameline 2025 to Showcase 'Jimpa,' 'Twinless,' and More LGBTQ+ Features

Frameline, the world's largest queer film festival, will showcase 150 films in its 49th installment from June 18 to 28, 2025.
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Film
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Cruise steals spotlight at Cannes with latest Mission: Impossible

The film is this year's largest Hollywood production featured at the festival.
Tom Cruise remains a beloved figure at the festival, having received an honorary Palme d'Or.
#documentary
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

2025 New York International Children's Film Festival

The 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival prominently features female protagonists, emphasizing girl empowerment through diverse storytelling.
NYC music
fromUltimate Classic Rock
1 month ago

Metallica, Billy Joel and More at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival 2023 features numerous rock-related films, opening with Billy Joel's documentary and including performances from notable artists.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

Doc10 Launches 10th Anniversary Edition with Some of the Best Non-Fiction Films of 2025 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

2025 New York International Children's Film Festival

The 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival prominently features female protagonists, emphasizing girl empowerment through diverse storytelling.
NYC music
fromUltimate Classic Rock
1 month ago

Metallica, Billy Joel and More at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival 2023 features numerous rock-related films, opening with Billy Joel's documentary and including performances from notable artists.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

Doc10 Launches 10th Anniversary Edition with Some of the Best Non-Fiction Films of 2025 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

more#documentary
#independent-film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup with 'Four Mothers,' 'Sorry, Baby,' and More

fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

'Limonov: The Ballad' to Make U.S. Premiere During New Jersey's Lighthouse International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup with 'Four Mothers,' 'Sorry, Baby,' and More

fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Film

'Limonov: The Ballad' to Make U.S. Premiere During New Jersey's Lighthouse International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

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#awards
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Independent films

Ari Aster to Receive the Coveted Filmmaker on the Edge Award at 2025 Provincetown International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Independent films

Ari Aster to Receive the Coveted Filmmaker on the Edge Award at 2025 Provincetown International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

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#technology
NYC startup
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans at SXSW Disney panel, teases Stark Flight Lab Disney attraction

Robert Downey Jr. surprises SXSW attendees, discussing future collaborations with Disney Imagineering on the Stark Flight Lab attraction.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival

The event challenges attendees to distinguish between films made by AI and humans while exploring technological innovation in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
NYC startup
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans at SXSW Disney panel, teases Stark Flight Lab Disney attraction

Robert Downey Jr. surprises SXSW attendees, discussing future collaborations with Disney Imagineering on the Stark Flight Lab attraction.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival

The event challenges attendees to distinguish between films made by AI and humans while exploring technological innovation in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
more#technology
#education
NYC parents
fromastoriapost.com
1 month ago

NYC Public School Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers at Museum of the Moving Image

The NYC Public School Film Festival provides students a platform to connect with film industry opportunities.
NYC parents
fromastoriapost.com
1 month ago

NYC Public School Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers at Museum of the Moving Image

The NYC Public School Film Festival provides students a platform to connect with film industry opportunities.
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fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Chaz Ebert Says ILLUMINATE Film Festival Will Help Light The Way | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

Chaz Ebert stated, "It's a true privilege to be part of the ILLUMINATE Film Festival's micro-short film contest, celebrating the Oneness of Humanity."
Mental health
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Legendary US film studio A24 is taking over the Prince Charles Cinema next month

Tickets for the A24 mini festival at Prince Charles Cinema are priced at £10, showcasing some of the most celebrated cult films of recent years.
Independent films
Independent films
fromMission Local
1 month ago

'Don't tell me who I am': S.F. artists draw inspiration from Anais Nin

Anaïs Nin is being celebrated in San Francisco through two projects, emphasizing her relevance in contemporary discussions on women's liberation.
#ebertfest
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

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#queer-cinema
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Lisa Cholodenko's '90s Lesbian Drama 'High Art' Will Premiere Its 4K Restoration at NewFest's Queering the Canon

NewFest's 'Queering the Canon' series returns in 2025, focusing on themes of romance and obsession.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

Oakland Is the Heartbeat of LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's Cinematic Universe

LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's film 'Budget Paradise' explores the challenges of a Black nonbinary artist in a gentrifying Oakland, emphasizing the quest for creative freedom.
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Lisa Cholodenko's '90s Lesbian Drama 'High Art' Will Premiere Its 4K Restoration at NewFest's Queering the Canon

NewFest's 'Queering the Canon' series returns in 2025, focusing on themes of romance and obsession.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

Oakland Is the Heartbeat of LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's Cinematic Universe

LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's film 'Budget Paradise' explores the challenges of a Black nonbinary artist in a gentrifying Oakland, emphasizing the quest for creative freedom.
more#queer-cinema
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

Asian American film gets the spotlight at SF's CAAMFest.

The Japantown cinema holds significant cultural value for Asian American film, thus, CAAMFest's return there is a crucial event, celebrating the community's narratives.
SF parents
#movies
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Dreams,' Film About Teen Infatuation, Takes Top Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

Dreams (Sex Love) won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its sensitive portrayal of contemporary relationships.
The film emphasizes the importance of writing and reading in broadening one's perspectives.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Film

Captain America: Brave New World, Companion, The Room Next Door on Netflix, and every movie new to streaming this weekend

Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Dreams,' Film About Teen Infatuation, Takes Top Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

Dreams (Sex Love) won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its sensitive portrayal of contemporary relationships.
The film emphasizes the importance of writing and reading in broadening one's perspectives.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Film

Captain America: Brave New World, Companion, The Room Next Door on Netflix, and every movie new to streaming this weekend

more#movies
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Kintsukuroi, 2024 by Kerwin Berk, Film Screening

Kintsukuroi highlights the devastating impact of Executive Order 9066 on Japanese Americans during WWII, reflecting their struggle and resilience.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 18-20

The acclaimed filmmaker and East Bay native this week drops what may be his best, and most personal, movie yet, 'Sinners.' And the award-winning director told us all about it.
East Bay food
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Queer Films Galore at This Year's SF International Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco International Film Festival features a diverse lineup of over 150 films, including significant LGBTQ representation.
#community-events
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fromCN Traveller
3 years ago

The best things to do with kids over Easter in London and the UK 2025

Bug-themed daily workshops at Liverpool's Tate gallery invite children to explore creativity, inspired by art, while Leeds Young Film Festival offers a film haven for ages 7+, featuring classics and innovative shorts.
Arts
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

John McTiernan, director of Die Hard': My movies were quite patriotic, but being in prison changed my attitude'

John McTiernan, influential director, is planning a return to filmmaking after a long hiatus, expressing caution about discussing projects until they're confirmed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A beloved figure': Welsh village ready for tourists as Richard Burton biopic opens

We're expecting quite a rush. Richard Burton is such a beloved figure here and across the world.
UK news
#cinequest
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Cinequest 2025: 17 films at beloved San Jose fest you need to see

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival showcases 238 films, emphasizing new voices and premieres, supporting a vibrant film community in Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Cinequest 2025: 17 films at beloved San Jose fest you need to see

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival showcases 238 films, emphasizing new voices and premieres, supporting a vibrant film community in Silicon Valley.
more#cinequest
#sxsw
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Fantasy Life, Brother Verses Brother | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" is a standout quirky comedy at SXSW, celebrated for its originality and charm.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Forge, Slanted, The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

SXSW showcases films interconnected by themes of identity, codependency, and subverted genre expectations, particularly among Asian-American protagonists.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

What's at SXSW? Unicorns, Threesomes, and Another Simple Favor

SXSW celebrates both major films and independent projects, cementing its role in the Hollywood calendar.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Fantasy Life, Brother Verses Brother | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" is a standout quirky comedy at SXSW, celebrated for its originality and charm.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Forge, Slanted, The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

SXSW showcases films interconnected by themes of identity, codependency, and subverted genre expectations, particularly among Asian-American protagonists.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

What's at SXSW? Unicorns, Threesomes, and Another Simple Favor

SXSW celebrates both major films and independent projects, cementing its role in the Hollywood calendar.
more#sxsw
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Can't Be at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival? Here's the Next Best Thing

Ride your mountain bike—somewhere, anywhere, just ride.
Bicycling
#international-cinema
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fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Overlook 2025 Announces Retro Program with Flying Lotus and Opening Night Screening of 'Drop'

The Overlook Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in New Orleans, showcasing new and veteran horror films from April 3 to 6.
Berlin
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis

The Berlinale reflects cultural resilience during global crises, emphasizing the power of cinema in addressing political issues.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Berlinale: Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Golden Bear DW 02/22/2025

The film "Dreams (Sex Love)" won the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival for its authentic portrayal of love through strong female characters.
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