#film-festivals

#film-festivals

"Audiences can expect an enchanting performance celebrating love and friendship with Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona, where laughter and captivating choreography intertwine beautifully."

"They were like, 'Let's show it [this year] because then you can experience it with an audience and really collect feedback in that ineffable way that you can only do if you see it in a room full of strangers,'"

Working copies of up to six selected films are presented to producers, buyers, distributors and film festival programmers.

"It's so bad right now - funding, distribution, it's all crashed and burned," Cooper says about the documentary landscape, "after a very hot moment when documentaries were it for a while."

"We have a couple different options for where we draw power from one is simple and easy, one is complicated and we have no control over any of that."

"This is an excellent question," said Heather Older, the festival's executive director who, in her sixth year, has assembled a festival that is bigger..."

Oscar season is upon us, and it's a frantic time for viewers to catch up on key films that slipped through the cracks, particularly those that had limited theater release.

Guy Maddin's films merge fantasy and surrealism, often reflecting silent film aesthetics and emphasizing emotional honesty reminiscent of classic filmmakers like Buñuel and Lynch.

"Fall foliage may still be weeks away, but the tea leaves of Oscar season are ready to be read. Now that festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto have concluded..."

Seth Meyers discussed the evolving landscape of late-night television, emphasizing the necessity for shows to adapt content for both traditional and digital platforms to remain relevant.

With an extensive lineup of over 200 films across major festivals, many untold and promising stories await discovery, ranging from genre films to indie dramas.