Film Festival: News
IFFI 2024: 'Article 370,' Goat Life' in Golden Peacock race
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has revealed its main competition lineup, which includes 15 films vying for the coveted Golden Peacock Award.
Shekhar Kapur to begin filming 'Masoom' sequel in 2025
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has announced that he will start shooting for the sequel of his 1983 film Masoom in early 2025.
Radhika-Divyenndu's 'Saali Mohabbat' heads to International Film Festival of India
Celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra will make his debut as a film producer with the mystery drama Saali Mohabbat.
Kate Winslet's 'Lee' to open London's first women-focused film festival
The first-ever Women and World International Film Festival in London will kick off with Ellen Kuras's film Lee, starring Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet, reported Variety.
Jude 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.
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.
How 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.
Fawad 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.
Imtiaz 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.
'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.
Waheeda 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.
'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.
What 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.
Dia 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.
Shabana 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.
Payal 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.
'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.
Alec 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.
Busan 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.
'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).
Boman 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.
Depp 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.
'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.
Manoj 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.
IFFSA 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.
Why 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.
'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.
BTS'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.
Boman 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.
'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.
Oscar 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.
Sanya 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).
Did 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.
SRK 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.
Nora 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.
Kabir 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.
Alfonso 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.
Kevin 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.
From 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.
French AI music video 'Étoile Filante' booed at Annecy Festival
The Annecy Animation Festival in France began with an unexpected audience reaction.