Film Festival: News
Aamir Khan to receive special award at Singapore Film Festival
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will honor Bollywood actor, director, and producer Aamir Khan with its Screen Icon Award at its 37th edition.
Susan Sarandon to receive Womenlands Excellence Award at Rome festival
Susan Sarandon will be honored at the Alice in the City sidebar of the Rome Film Festival, a section dedicated to films for children and youth.
Rima Das joins jury at Busan International Film Festival
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Rima Das has been appointed as a juror for the New Currents Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The award is a prestigious platform for new Asian filmmakers.
How TIFF winner 'Angh' was made with non-actors from Nagaland
Theja Rio, a filmmaker from Nagaland, recently made history by winning the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 with his debut feature Angh.
Didn't ban any film: I&B Ministry clarifies Kerala festival row
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has refuted claims that it denied permission to screen 31 films at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK).
How Naga film 'Angh' earned an Oscar spot
Naga filmmaker Theja Rio's feature directorial debut, Angh, has bagged the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Platform section.
'Half' becomes first Malayalam film screened in TIFF's Midnight Madness
Half has made history as the first Malayalam film to be screened in the prestigious Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), reported IANS.
'Gondhal' director 'really proud' as film becomes India's Oscars entry
Santosh Davakhar, the director of the Marathi film Gondhal, has expressed his joy after it was chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars this year.
'Tenzing' actor Tenzin Dalha bags Bengali film 'Chheledhora'
Actor Tenzin Dalha, who is currently at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for Jennifer Peedom's Apple Original Film Tenzing, has been confirmed as the male lead in the upcoming Bengali thriller Chheledhora.
Richie Mehta's 'Phoolan' gets standing ovation at TIFF 2026
Richie Mehta's Amazon Original Movie Phoolan received a standing ovation from over 2,000 people at its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Netanyahu moves to strip 'NAZA' creators of their citizenship
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested a new law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who "slanders" Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.
Tokyo Film Festival: Cate Blanchett to screen displaced filmmakers' shorts
Cate Blanchett will be attending the Tokyo International Film Festival this year, where five short films backed by her Displacement Film Fund will be screened.
'Elephants in the Fog' makers raise awareness of Nepal floods
Nepal's entry for the Oscars, Elephants in the Fog, is currently being screened at the Toronto Film Festival.
Will Poulter to be honored at Heartland Film Festival
Actor Will Poulter will be honored at the 35th annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis.
TIFF 2026: Ladakhi filmmaker wins gold at Student Oscars
Stanzin Jigmet, a young filmmaker from Ladakh, has bagged the Gold Award for his film The Dragon Letter at the 53rd Student Academy Awards.
'Very special to me': Vedang Raina calls Kashmir 'home'
Actor Vedang Raina recently returned to his Kashmiri roots at the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir.
Israeli filmmakers might lose citizenship for making Gaza documentary
In a shocking move, Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to revoke the Israeli citizenship of Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the directors of the award-winning documentary NAZA.
'NAZA' documentary reveals Israel's secret killing systems in Gaza
A new documentary film, NAZA, has unveiled the secret systems used by the Israeli military in its war on Gaza.
Sayani Gupta's 'Aasmani' selected for 10 international film festivals
Sayani Gupta's directorial debut, Aasmani, has been selected for 10 international film festivals across four countries in the coming months, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Is Elon Musk a hero or villain? New documentary explores
The first teaser for the much-awaited documentary on billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has been released.
Meena Kumari's iconic 'Pakeezah' restored; to premiere in France
The iconic Bollywood film Pakeezah (1972), starring Meena Kumari, is set to return to the silver screen in a 4K restored version. The restoration was done by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and took two years.
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters joins Palestinian art documentary
Roger Waters, the co-founder of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd, has joined as an executive producer for a new documentary titled Freedom Theatre.
San Sebastian festival to screen Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast'
The San Sebastian Film Festival has announced its official lineup, featuring David Ayer's Heart of the Beast.
Naomi Watts to receive Golden Eye Award at Zurich festival
Acclaimed actor Naomi Watts is set to be honored with the Golden Eye Award at the upcoming Zurich Film Festival.
Why was Sayani Gupta's 'Aasmani' pulled from New Zealand festival?
The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ) has retracted its invitation to screen Sayani Gupta's directorial debut, Aasmani.
IFFM 2026 winners: Dulquer Salmaan, Rishab Shetty take the lead
The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) celebrated a diverse range of films and performances from India and the subcontinent, and announced its winners.
BIFF: Michelle Yeoh honored as Asian Filmmaker of the Year
Hollywood actor Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty to receive special honor at IFFM
Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed actor-director of Kantara fame, will be honored with the Leadership in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 13.
Rekha to receive Excellence in Cinema award at IFFM 2026
Veteran Bollywood actor Rekha will be honored with the Excellence in Cinema Award at this year's Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Pankaj Tripathi to receive special award at IFFM 2026
Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honored with the Artiste of Distinction award at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Venice Film Festival 2026: Robert Pattinson, Penelope Cruz lead lineup
The 83rd Venice Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, has announced its lineup for the 2026 edition.
Phoolan Devi's biopic to premiere at TIFF 2026
The upcoming Hindi film Phoolan, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, will have its world premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
'Members of Problematic Family': Acclaimed Tamil film to open IFFM
The Tamil-language drama, Members of the Problematic Family, will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Aamir Khan, Kabir Khan join hands for 'Silkyara 41'
In a groundbreaking Indo-Australian collaboration, Aamir Khan Productions, Kabir Khan Films, and Mind Blowing Films have announced their joint venture titled Silkyara 41.
Aamir Khan to celebrate 25yrs of 'Lagaan' at IFFM 2026
Aamir Khan, the acclaimed Bollywood actor and producer, will be attending a special screening of his iconic film Lagaan in Melbourne on July 9.
Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan' to headline 17th London Indian Film Festival
The 17th edition of the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) is set to feature Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, according to Variety.
Red Sea Film Festival general manager Shivani Pandya resigns
Shivani Pandya Malhotra has resigned from her position as the general manager of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival, confirmed Variety.
BAFTA-winning 'Boong' takes home 3 awards at NYIFF 2026
The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2026, which took place from May 28-31, concluded with a grand awards ceremony.
'Moonlight' to 'Rocketman': Pride Film Festival 2026 is here
The Pride Film Festival is returning on Friday (May 29) with a diverse selection of films that delve into themes of identity, belonging, and self-expression.
Cannes Un Certain Regard winners: Austria's 'Everytime' bags top prize
Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner has bagged the Un Certain Regard Prize for her film, Everytime, at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Richa, Ali to launch New Zealand's first Indian film festival
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal will be attending the launch of New Zealand's first Indian film festival, The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ), on June 2.
Why cater to men?: Alia questions Bollywood at Cannes
Alia Bhatt, who is currently attending the 79th Cannes Film Festival, has questioned the film industry's continued focus on male audiences.
'Chardikala' to 'Gudgudi': Indian films at Cannes 2026
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has been a platform for Indian cinema in recent years, with films like Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes (2022), Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light (2024), and Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound receiving critical acclaim.
Cannes 2026: Indian stars, films making waves this year
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday.
'Feels special': Kalyani Priyadarshan to make Cannes debut this year
Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan is all set to make her debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 14.
Mouni Roy's 'Bombay Stories' to screen at Cannes
Actor Mouni Roy will be attending the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for a special reason. She will be present at the screening of her Indo-American film, Bombay Stories, directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi and based on Saadat Hasan Manto's novel of the same name.
This Olivia Colman film will open Mumbai's Kashish Film Festival
The 17th edition of the Kashish Pride Film Festival in Mumbai will kick off with the screening of Jimpa, a queer family drama featuring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow.
Jacqueline Fernandez to return to Cannes this year
Jacqueline Fernandez is set to make her return to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year.
National award winner Sudhanshu Saria to produce 2 films
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria (Ulajh), a recipient of the National Film Award, is set to produce two debut feature films under his banner Four Line Films.
Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival jury
Oscar-nominated actor-director-producer-screenwriter Maggie Gyllenhaal will head the main competition jury at the Venice International Film Festival this year.
Payal Kapadia to head jury at Cannes Critics' Week
India's decorated filmmaker Payal Kapadia has been appointed as the president of the jury for the 65th edition of Cannes Critics' Week.
'Gudgudi': All about Ahsaas Channa film headed to Cannes 2026
The makers of Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, have announced that the film has been selected for screening at the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026.
Cannes Film Festival lineup revealed: Hollywood notably absent
The Cannes Film Festival has announced its lineup for the upcoming edition, featuring a mix of historical dramas and unique themes.
John Travolta's directorial debut to premiere at Cannes 2026
Hollywood actor John Travolta will premiere his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Australian film festival to screen restored 'Manthan,' 'In Which Annie...'
The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) will host the Australian premieres of restored versions of two iconic Indian films, Manthan and In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.
Guneet Monga, Jio Studios will send women producers to Cannes
Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor's organization, Women in Film India (WIF India), has joined hands with Jio Studios to support Indian women producers at the Cannes Film Market, per Variety.
'Great Shamsuddin Family' to close Indian Film Festival of LA
The Great Shamsuddin Family, a heartwarming family comedy-drama, will be the closing film of the 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), reported PTI.
Cannes 2026: Director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced that acclaimed director Peter Jackson will be honored with an honorary Palme d'Or at this year's event.
Cannes 2026: Park Chan-wook becomes 1st Korean jury president
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced that acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook will be the president of its jury for the 2026 edition.
76th Berlin Film Festival: 'Yellow Letters' wins top prize
The 76th Berlin International Film Festival, known as Berlinale, concluded with the German-Turkish film Yellow Letters winning the prestigious Golden Bear award.
The 18-month journey to restore Arundhati Roy's 'In Which Annie…'
The 1989 cult classic In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, directed by Pradip Krishen and written by Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, has been given a new lease of life with a 4K restoration.
Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin fest over jury's Gaza comments
Acclaimed Indian author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) over "unconscionable statements" made by the jury regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
'Filmmakers must stay out of politics': Wim Wenders at Berlinale
The Berlin International Film Festival, or Berlinale, began on Thursday as the competition jury, led by renowned filmmaker Wim Wenders, faced questions about the current state of the world, including the situation in Gaza.
Prakash Raj urges government to allow Palestinian films at BIFFes
Actor and filmmaker Prakash Raj, the brand ambassador of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), has demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah take a stand against the central government's alleged decision not to screen Palestinian films at BIFFes.