Film Festival: News
07 Nov 2024
Jude LawJude Law's 'The Order' to kickstart Marrakech Film Festival
The Marrakech International Film Festival will open with Justin Kurzel's thriller The Order, starring Jude Law as an FBI agent who takes on neo-Nazi terrorists.
04 Nov 2024
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Icons turn 100: IFFI to honor Raj Kapoor-ANR-Rafi-Tapan's legacy
The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will pay tribute to four Indian cinema legends on their 100th birth anniversaries.
30 Oct 2024
DoordarshanHow Payal Kapadia feels about 'All We Imagine...' Oscar snub
Payal Kapadia, the Indian filmmaker who won the Grand Prix at Cannes for her debut narrative feature All We Imagine As Light, recently opened up about the struggles of indie filmmaking in India.
22 Oct 2024
Fawad KhanFawad Khan locks two projects: 'Behind the Scenes,' 'The Prisoner'
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has bagged two new projects announced at the recently concluded inaugural Tasveer Film Market, reported Variety. The Seattle-based market is dedicated to South Asian cinema.
21 Oct 2024
Imtiaz AliImtiaz Ali-Kabir Khan-Rima Das-Onir's 'My Melbourne' to premiere at MAMI
The anthology film My Melbourne, directed by Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir will be making its Indian debut at the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) 2024.
17 Oct 2024
Amy Adams'Nightbitch': Amy Adams turns into a dog, literally!
The new film, Nightbitch, featuring Amy Adams as a mother who believes she's transforming into a dog at night has made its UK debut at the London Film Festival.
16 Oct 2024
Shabana AzmiWaheeda Rehman to honor Shabana Azmi at MAMI 2024
The Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI) 2024 will be a special one as cinema icon Waheeda Rehman will present the Excellence in Cinema Award to Shabana Azmi.
16 Oct 2024
Film Awards'All We Imagine...,' 'April' lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) has revealed its 2024 nominations, with two women-directed films topping the list.
15 Oct 2024
BollywoodWhat to expect from Karan Soni's gay rom-com
The upcoming gay romantic comedy, A Nice Indian Boy, is already making waves at the BFI London Film Festival.
14 Oct 2024
Dia MirzaDia Mirza to judge Environmental Cinema at ALT EFF 2024
The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) is returning with its 2024 edition from November 22 to December 8.
11 Oct 2024
Shabana AzmiShabana Azmi to receive 'Excellence in Cinema Award' at MAMI
The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) has announced that veteran actor Shabana Azmi will be honored with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
09 Oct 2024
Cannes Film FestivalPayal Kapadia's Cannes-winning 'All We Imagine...' to open MAMI festival
Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine As Light, will premiere at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival on October 18, reported PTI.
07 Oct 2024
Alec Baldwin'Distasteful': Cinematographers condemn Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' release after fatal incident
The upcoming Camerimage Film Festival in Poland has ignited a firestorm within the cinematography community over its decision to host a tribute screening of Rust.
04 Oct 2024
Alec BaldwinAlec Baldwin's 'Rust' locks premiere day, 3 years after tragedy
The Western film Rust is set for its world premiere in Poland at the end of November, three years after the tragic on-set shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
02 Oct 2024
NetflixBusan festival under fire for fielding Netflix title as opener
The Busan International Film Festival has picked the historical action thriller Uprising as its opening gala film.
23 Sep 2024
Shonali Bose'A Fly on the Wall': Busan-bound doc explores 'assisted death'
The Indian documentary A Fly on the Wall, directed by Nilesh Maniyar and Shonali Bose, is set to have its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
23 Sep 2024
Boman IraniBoman Irani bags international award for directorial debut 'Mehta Boys'
Renowned actor and director Boman Irani has won the prestigious South Asian Film Association (SAFA) Award for his directorial debut, The Mehta Boys.
21 Sep 2024
Johnny DeppDepp to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival
The Rome Film Festival has announced that it will honor Hollywood actor Johnny Depp with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2024 edition.
20 Sep 2024
Movie Trailer'Sad Letters...': Indian drama to premiere at Busan Film Festival
Indian filmmaker Nidhi Saxena's debut directorial venture, Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman, is set to have its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in October.
13 Sep 2024
Manoj BajpayeeManoj Bajpayee's 'The Fable' selected for Spain's SEMINCI Film Festival
Manoj Bajpayee's critically acclaimed film, The Fable, directed by Raam Reddy, has been chosen for competition at the SEMINCI Film Festival in Valladolid, Spain.
12 Sep 2024
Shabana AzmiIFFSA Toronto 2024 to honor Shabana Azmi's 5-decade career
The International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2024 will honor veteran actor Shabana Azmi's five-decade career in its 13th edition, scheduled for October 10-20.
11 Sep 2024
LEGOWhy PETA crashed Pharrell Williams's TIFF event
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of Pharrell Williams's Lego animated biopic, Piece by Piece, was disrupted by a protest staged by an activist from the animal rights organization PETA.
05 Sep 2024
Farhan Akhtar'Superboys of Malegaon' selected for BFI London Film Festival
The upcoming film Superboys of Malegaon, starring Adarsh Gaurav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, is set to be screened at the 68th BFI London Film Festival.
04 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's RM solo documentary to debut at Busan Film Festival
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM's solo documentary, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place, is set to make its big debut at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.
02 Sep 2024
Boman IraniBoman Irani's directorial debut to open Chicago film festival
The Mehta Boys, a film directed by Boman Irani and written by Irani and Alexander Dinelaris Jr., is set to have its world premiere at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) on September 20.
22 Aug 2024
Ajay Devgn'Scoop' star Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, 'Maidaan' win at Septimius Awards
The 2024 edition of the Septimius Awards, held in the Netherlands, saw Indian actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and the film Maidaan among its winners.
21 Aug 2024
David LynchOscar nominee Ethan Hawke to receive special Lucca award
Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Ethan Hawke is set to receive the prestigious Golden Panther Award at this year's Lucca Film Festival in Italy.
20 Aug 2024
Sanya MalhotraSanya Malhotra's 'Mrs.' to premiere at Indian Film Festival, Melbourne
Sanya Malhotra's upcoming film, Mrs., is all set to premiere at the 2024 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
11 Aug 2024
Shah Rukh KhanDid SRK 'push' elderly man at Locarno? Here's the truth
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been accused of pushing an elderly man during a photo session at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
11 Aug 2024
PathaanSRK honored in Locarno: His 'Namashkaar-Dhanyawaad' speech goes viral!
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been conferred with the esteemed Pardo Alla Carriera award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
02 Aug 2024
Indian Film Festival of MelbourneNora Fatehi to judge dance competition at Melbourne film festival
Internationally recognized dancer, Nora Fatehi, has been chosen as a special judge for the annual dance competition at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024.
31 Jul 2024
Imtiaz AliKabir Khan-Imtiaz Ali's 'My Melbourne' to open Melbourne Film Festival
The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to commence with the premiere of My Melbourne, an anthology film crafted by directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das.
16 Jul 2024
Alfonso CuaronAlfonso Cuaron to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Locarno Festival
The Locarno Film Festival is set to honor the illustrious career of multiple Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker, Alfonso Cuaron, with a lifetime achievement award.
03 Jul 2024
Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey to receive Lifetime Achievement Award amid assault allegations
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is set to receive the Nations Award for Lifetime Achievement at a gala event in Taormina, Italy, this July.
02 Jul 2024
Shah Rukh KhanFrom Baazigar to legend: SRK to receive Locarno's Honorary Award
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his exceptional career in Bollywood, is set to receive the Honorary Leopard Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival.
10 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFrench AI music video 'Étoile Filante' booed at Annecy Festival
The Annecy Animation Festival in France began with an unexpected audience reaction.
06 Jun 2024
BerlinMelbourne Film Festival to open with 'Memoir of a Snail'
The Melbourne International Film Festival is set to commence with the screening of Memoir of a Snail, directed by Oscar-winning, locally-born director Adam Elliot.
05 Jun 2024
FranceBucheon Film Festival unveils first-ever competition for AI-generated films
South Korea's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan) has launched an AI Film competition featuring 15 titles.
03 Jun 2024
Cannes Film FestivalAsif Kapadia, Amjad Rasheed shine at 1st Muslim Film Festival
The inaugural Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF)—held in London from Thursday to Sunday—concluded with Amjad Al Rasheed's debut feature Inshallah A Boy winning the best feature award.
01 Jun 2024
Cannes Film FestivalUkrainian model sues Cannes organizers over 'attack' on red carpet
Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska has lodged a legal complaint against the Cannes Film Festival organizers, alleging an assault by a security guard on the red carpet.
29 May 2024
Anupam KherAnupam Kher hails 'unknown' Indian Payal Kapadia's win at Cannes
Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher has praised the achievements of Indian talent at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in an interview with News18.
28 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Parasite' to 'Anora': Exploring Neon Studio's stellar Cannes triumph
Neon, a small American film studio and distribution company, has made history by backing films that have clinched the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for five consecutive years.
27 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Slim to none': Director on 'The Shameless' India release chances
The recently concluded 77th Cannes Film Festival was special for Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov, whose film The Shameless was screened as a part of the official selection.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'All We Imagine...', 'Sunflowers...': India's accomplishments at 77th Cannes
The recently concluded 77th Cannes Film Festival turned out to be a significant platform for India, giving the country a chance to showcase its cinematic excellence and creative talent.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalFrom FTII protest leader to Cannes laureate: Payal Kapadia's journey
Payal Kapadia, the director of Cannes's Grand Prix winner All We Imagine As Light, has had a journey like no other.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Anora,' 'All We Imagine As Light' lead Cannes winners
Sean Baker's latest gem, Anora, clinched the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Worked so hard': Anasuya Sengupta reacts to historic Cannes victory
Anasuya Sengupta has etched her name in gold in the annals of the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Payal Kapadia scripts history with Grand Prix win
In a historic moment at the recently concluded 77th Cannes Film Festival, Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light won the prestigious Grand Prix, the second-highest award of the festival.
25 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Michel Hazanavicius's 'Most Precious of Cargoes' receives 10-minute ovation
Michel Hazanavicius, the acclaimed director of The Artist, made a triumphant return to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest animated fairy tale feature, The Most Precious of Cargoes.
25 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalTrump's lawyers try to halt the release of 'The Apprentice'
Lawyers for former US President Donald Trump have issued a cease and desist letter to the producers of The Apprentice, a film chronicling Trump's rise to power in the 1980s.
25 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes Film Festival: 'Black Dog,' Anasuya Sengupta win top honors
The 77th Cannes Film Festival has announced the winners of its Un Certain Regard Prize, with Chinese director Hu Guan's film Black Dog taking the top honor.
24 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIndian film bags top honor at 77th Cannes Film Festival
Indian director Chidananda S Naik's film, Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know, has clinched the Best Short award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
24 May 2024
Aditi Rao HydariDay-10 highlights: India competes at Cannes after 30 years
For the first time in three decades, an Indian film crew has graced the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's main competition, Palme d'Or.
24 May 2024
BollywoodCannes: Payal Kapadia's film earns standing ovation; cast rocks red-carpet
Payal Kapadia's first fiction feature, All We Imagine As Light, was met with an eight-minute standing ovation during its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
24 May 2024
Aamir KhanPreity Zinta shimmers in white as she returns to Cannes
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta is making a grand return to the Cannes Film Festival after an 11-year hiatus.
23 May 2024
AtlantaSundance Film Festival mulls over potential relocation among 15 finalists
The Sundance Film Festival, an esteemed indie event founded by Robert Redford, is contemplating a potential move from its long-standing base in Park City, Utah, reported Deadline.
23 May 2024
Aditi Rao HydariCannes Day-9: 'Monte-Cristo' receives standing ovation, Aditi recreates 'Gajagamini' walk
The 77th Cannes Film Festival is in its last leg now.
22 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalJacqueline Fernandez stuns in sheer dress at Cannes; see pictures
Jacqueline Fernandez, renowned for her distinctive style, recently showcased her second outfit at the ongoing 77th Cannes Film Festival.
22 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIranian director who fled country recently to attend Cannes screening
Acclaimed Iranian director, Mohammad Rasoulof, has confirmed his attendance at the Cannes Film Festival screening of his competition movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig set for Friday.
22 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalKelly Rowland's heated moment, fashion A-game: Cannes Day 8 highlights
The 77th Cannes Film Festival, currently in progress, witnessed a spectacular display of fashion on its eighth day.
21 May 2024
South KoreaSon Ye-jin named 'Actor in Focus' at Bucheon Film Festival
The Bucheon International Fantastic Festival (BIFAN) has announced that South Korean actor Son Ye-jin will be the subject of this year's Actor Retrospective.
21 May 2024
Akshay KumarVishnu Manchu delighted by reactions to 'Kannappa' teaser at Cannes
Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Prabhu Deva attended the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to promote their forthcoming film, Kannappa.
21 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes Day 7: 'The Apprentice' courts controversy; Studio Ghibli shines
The seventh day of the 77th Cannes Film Festival was marked by significant events.
20 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalPayal Kapadia discusses process behind Cannes's selection 'All We Imagine...'
Payal Kapadia, a graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), will premiere her film All We Imagine As Light at the Cannes Film Festival.
19 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalLuca Guadagnino-Daniel Craig's upcoming film 'Queer' is three-hours-long
Luca Guadagnino's latest cinematic creation, Queer, is reportedly slated for its world premiere at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, commencing on August 28.
18 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Emily in Paris' actor Lucien Laviscount joins horror-thriller film 'Borderline'
Production has officially commenced on the horror-thriller film Borderline, with shooting locations set in the UK and Malta.
18 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalEmma-Yorgos's 'Kind of Kindness' receives glowing standing ovation at Cannes
Reuniting after their successful collaboration on Poor Things (2023), Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos joined forces once again for Kinds of Kindness.
18 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanCannes: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wows in show-stopping Falguni Shane Peacock
Bollywood actor and global icon, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, is creating waves at the ongoing 77th Cannes Film Festival.
18 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Kiara Advani debuts in Prabal Gurung's ivory satin dress
On Friday, Bollywood actor Kiara Advani made her debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, dazzling attendees in a stunning ivory ensemble.
18 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Nicolas Cage's 'The Surfer' earns a six-minute standing ovation
Nicolas Cage's latest psychological thriller, The Surfer, received a six-minute standing ovation during a midnight screening at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival on Friday night.
17 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanCannes 2024: Aishwarya Rai stuns in Falguni Shane Peacock gown
India's very own Queen of Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a stunning appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Day 3.
16 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanAishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter get grand welcome at Cannes
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya have arrived at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which commenced on Tuesday.
16 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanDespite injury, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan departs for Cannes 2024
Cannes Film Festival regular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport on Wednesday night, heading for the French Riviera.
15 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalInfluencer Kinnari Jain heads to Cannes for Smita Patil's 'Manthan'
The 77th Cannes Film Festival, which began on Tuesday, is experiencing a significant representation of Indian cinema this year.
15 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes kicks off with Meryl Streep's honor: Day 1 highlights
The eagerly-awaited 77th Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday (May 14), drawing a host of international stars to the red carpet.
14 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival77th Cannes Film Festival kicks off; know where to watch
The 77th Cannes Film Festival, a highly anticipated event in the cinematic world, kick-started its journey on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
