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#film-festivals

Cherien Dabis Hopes Her New Film 'All That's Left of You' Makes the 'Palestine Origin Story' Mainstream Onscreen

Palestinian film 'All That's Left of You' premiered at Sundance and received strong festival responses, reflecting the industry’s reticence toward Palestinian narratives.

Film

fromRoger Ebert

Introduction to the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Karlovy Vary Film Festival's 59th edition opened with an elaborate ceremony and features hundreds of contemporary arthouse film screenings.

fromSubstack

Tribeca lets the light in

The virtual screenings during the Covid-19 pandemic briefly lifted long-standing barriers for African professionals and audiences at film festivals, but this democratization was short-lived as festivals returned to physical gatherings.

Film

fromRoger Ebert

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

A Dispatch From the Bentonville Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Bentonville Film Festival promotes equitable representation in media, founded by the Geena Davis Institute with the support of Walmart.

More Queer Films to See Before Frameline49 Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Frameline Film Festival features important films exploring themes of motherhood, identity, and familial relationships.

fromSFGATE

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

This San Francisco film was found in the trash. Now it's selling out screenings.

Cult films risk being forgotten as they are often discarded or overlooked in modern streaming culture.

San Jose Sharks

Juneteenth, Fairs and Festivals, Summer Music and More

A diverse range of cultural and entertainment events are scheduled for June 12-14, showcasing dance, music, and film across various venues.

Media industry

fromVariety

Why Pageant Docuseries 'Mrs. America' is Being Shopped as a Work in Progress at Tribeca: 'We're in a New World Order'

Penny Lane's docuseries "Mrs. America" will premiere as a work-in-progress at Tribeca Film Festival 2023.

fromPortland Mercury

Ten Years of Terror With the Portland Horror Film Festival

Horror is an expansive genre that includes a variety of sub-genres and styles, emphasizing the independent spirit of filmmaking beyond big studios.

Portland food

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Animated Werewolf Movie 'Dog of God' Debuts Wild Trailer With Hitler Look-Alike Getting Tortured (Exclusive)

The animated film 'Dog of God' premieres at Tribeca, featuring unique rotoscope animation and a story blending witchcraft and werewolf mythology.

fromNo Film School

What Are Some Alternative Jobs For Unemployed Screenwriters?

Filmmakers seeking financing can apply to programs like Film Independent's Labs and the Final Cut in Venice.

Important deadlines for submission are often set for early June.

fromwww.dw.com

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' celebrates milestone at TCM Classic Film Festival

"The Empire Strikes Back" celebrates its 45th anniversary, highlighting its enduring impact and cultural significance.

fromIndieWire

Festival Programmers Pick Their 19 Favorite New Films Still in Need of Distribution

A new edition of The Popcorn List highlights 19 highly recommended feature films seeking distribution, encouraging indie filmmakers to explore innovative distribution methods.

fromIrish Independent

Ireland's first trans film festival: 'We're always seeing movies about how sad trans lives are. But ours are comedy, sci-fi and mockumentaries'

Transgender filmmakers are emerging and creating impactful films, but their stories often remain marginalized in mainstream film festivals.

fromRoger Ebert