Founder and CEO of FilmHedge, a fin-tech platform for production finance, Jon Gosier spoke at the International Film Finance Forum on Friday, along with Paula Paizes (COO & President of Production at Pressman Film), Christopher Woodrow (Founder and Chairman at Media Capital Technologies), Sonia Mehandjiyska (Head of International Distribution at Electric Entertainment), and Marc Iserlis (Head of Film at Republic). The group spoke about the current state of film financ...

In anticipation of his 12th feature film, “Bonekeeper”, we here at filmfestivals.telechargertorrent.org sat down with Director Howard J. Ford, actor Louis James (Ethan), and actresses Sarah Alexandra Marks (Olivia)  and Tiffany Hannam-Daniels (Anabelle) to discuss the plot, inspiration, and production of the creature feature. Marks started the conversation with an explanation of her character, Olivia: “My character is really on a journey throughout the movie to trying to love her. And she ...

Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning, Review: Tom Cruises through air, water, ice and land; dies twice, lives thrice 1,000? You are nowhere near. 10,000? You are getting warmer. 100,000? That, I guess, is very, very, close. It must have taken at least 100,000 persons to put together this humungous spectacle called Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning, going by the end credits roll. I am making a wild guess, since it was not possible to count the names, which went on rolling for several m...

Premiering on May 16th, Eddington, which follows the political turmoil during 2020, affects two specific individuals in the town of Eddington, New Mexico. The individuals are the small town's sheriff and the mayor. The cast is filled with popular names such as Joaquin Pheonix (Joe Cross, the sheriff), Pedro Pascal (Ted Garcia, Ted Garcia), Emma Stone (Louise Cross, Joe's wife), Austin Butler (Vernon Jefferson Peak), Micheal Ward (Micheal, Joe's trainee), Luke Gr...

Film Mode Entertainment, 4 CATS Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures and Greenboo rev-up for the Cannes world market premiere of sport-action MotoGP™ feature film starring Óscar Casas, Ana Mena, Claudio Santamaria, directed by Mat Whitecross     Film Mode Entertainment, 4 CATS Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures are thrilled to announce IDOLS (ÍDOLOS), starring Óscar Casas (Mi soledad tiene alas, Últimas volun...

Aloha Pictures Collection by Alan Schoenauer: Tom Cruise in Cannes 2022 for Top Gun Maverick Congrats to our friend Alan   Aloha see you soon lol ;) Bon Festival ;) 46 th Anniversary Cannes film Festival ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by  Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved 70TH EV...

Bright White Light today announced it has boarded Elegance Bratton’s By Any Means co-financing and executive producing the crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton and LaChanze. Bright White Light’s Wayne Marc Godfrey and Nicki Cortese executive produce.   Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee are producing for T...

The Ecotubers Youth Prize, held in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, offers students from primary to high school the opportunity to create and showcase short films on the themes of climate change and biodiversity. The initiative is also part of the Culture program. This year’s jury includes actress, director, and influencer Enora Hope, actress Noémie Bernstein, and other esteemed film professionals. The prize is proudly sponsored by actor and director G&eac...

The buzz is in—critics are weighing in on Sirat. "A brilliantly bizarre, cult-ready vision of human psychology tested to its limits" Variety "Oliver Laxe’s beguiling film is a desert-set, techno-infused meditation on death and grief" The Hollywood Reporter "It’s certainly a trip, a new way of framing family and loss, with a killer soundtrack for the hardcore." Deadline "The boldest enterprise to date from a film-maker who has a tas...

From immersive tech and AI-powered storytelling to global co-productions and bold new voices in documentary and animation—this year’s Cannes Film Festival is more than a celebration of film; it’s a deep dive into the future of creative industries. Across s, showcases, and global spotlights, producers, innovators, and visionaries from around the world gather to spark new collaborations and challenge the status quo. Schedule: 9:00-10:30: Producers Network | Cultural and...

WAR: FIELDS OF TEARS – a James W Hawk short animation film narrated by Greg Nutcher and Annette George is available on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/wIGDKJNcqPM WAR – FIELDS OF TEARS is a powerful war film that takes you on a chilling journey through the battlefields of recorded history, beginning with the first documented war between the Sumerians and Elamites in 2700 BCE. From ancient warfare to modern warfare, from historical wars to world wars, this deeply moving animation chr...

Film commissioner Johan Grech, CEO Malta Film Studios delivered a very ionate speech about the importance and the potential of Malta s resources for the film industry at large and a presentation of the Mediterrane Film Festival  going in it's third year.     ...

Before the International Film Finance Forum, we interviewed Amy Baker, Co-Founder and CEO of Winston-Bake, to discuss the forum's growth, the evolution of her role, and the forum's future. Watch the video on the Film Festival Dailies YouTube channel or at the bottom of the article. Amy Baker – CEO and Co-Founder, Winston Baker As CEO of WINSTON | BAKER, Amy Baker oversees the company’s global strategic planning, business development and vendor relationships...

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY; STATE OF FINANCE was held to a full house to a very satisfied Katie Witkovski - Director of Operations at Winston Baker! VIDEO COVERAGE FROM THE COMING SOON The entertainment landscape is evolving fast. How do filmmakers, producers, and financiers keep up - and maybe more importantly, stay ahead?  This powerhouse dives into the shifting dynamics of Film & Television today, exploring the financing strategies, global partnerships, and mark...

Filmfestivals.com founder Bruno Chatelin has been following Manny Halley at AFM for years, and met with him on his first Cannes in the Film Finance Forum (our partners) VIP room prior to his speaking in the "INDEPENDENT GREENLIGHT: THE METHOD BEHIND THE MADNESS" Imani “Manny” Halley - Founder and CEO, Imani Media Group & Faith Media Distribution Imani “Manny” Halley is an American film and television producer, talent manager, and prominent ...

Shifter(s) Series: Fireside Chat with Ari Aster & Lars Knudsen Monday, May 19th | 11:30am - 12:30pm Plage des Palmes ing us after the premiere of their latest film, Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Luke Grimes. Co-Founders of Square Peg, Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster, are known for some of the most memorable and bold films in recent years, including HEREDITARY, MIDSOMMAR, and BEAU IS AFRAID, ...

For the first time in 22 years, Richard Linklater will be returning to the Croisette for his latest feature: Nouvelle Vague (New Wave). In this biopic, Linklater tells the story of Jean-Luc Godard making ‘Breathless’. Nouvelle Vague is a love letter to the era of New Wave filmmaking that uses the techniques of the period to create an accurate depiction of Godard’s story. During an interview, The Before trilogy director told Les Inrockuptibles: “It’s the story of a...

  COMPÉTITION (SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE) NOUVELLE VAGUE (NEW WAVE) by RICHARD LINKLATER at 8:45 (runtime 1h45) This is the story of Godard making “Breathless”, told in the style and spirit in which Godard made “Breathless”. DIE MY LOVE by LYNNE RAMSAY at 11:15 (runtime 2h) Love Madness Madness Love O AGENTE SECRETO (L’AGENT SECRET / THE SECRET AGENT) by KLEBER MENDONÇA FILHO at 15:00 (runtime 2h38) Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a techn...

Hosted by Martin Petrov (founder of the International Film Festival Glasgow | iffg.co.uk | 12 - 16 November 2025) and RB Botto (STAGE 32 founder)   ...

British-Swedish actress MyAnna Buring is set to star in the action thriller “Zip Wire,” from director Howard J. Ford, which is being sold by REinvent Intl. Sales. REinvent has sold the film to Falcon Films for the Middle East and North Africa, it said Saturday. Buring is known for her role as Tissaia in the Netflix series “The Witcher” and she just finished filming “Slow Horses,” in which she has a significant role. She can currently be seen in &ld...

Ecoprod is a rapidly growing organization working to encourage the adoption of sustainable and ecological practices in the audiovisual industry, their main goal being to create a more environmentally responsible future. For the past four years, Ecoprod has presented an award at the Cannes Film Festival, given to exceptionally sustainable filmmakers premiering their work to signifying that films can be sustainable and still showcased at the biggest film festival in the world. This year, there ...

At this year's Ecoprod awards for sustainability and ecology betterment, a rising new company known as ACCEPT took to the stage to discuss their meaningful business model and their goals for the future. ACCEPT stands for association of eco-production coordinators for ecological transitions, and their mission is to federate all green consultants in . With the rise of eco-productions in the world of film, ACCEPT sets out to work with production teams to ensure that ecologically sound p...

  Premiering on May 14th, Sound of Falling follows Alma, Erika, Angelika, and Lenka, four girls from the same farm in Northern , and their experiences as they spend their youth there. However, this farm conceals generations of lingering secrets and past trauma. Although separated through time, the lives of the girls begin to mirror one another while the truth of this farm begins to unravel. The film stars Hanna Heckt (Alma), Lea Drinda(Erika), Lena Urzendowsky (Angelika),...

The Red Sea Film Foundation celebrates Elham Ali, Jacqueline Fernandez, Gaya Jiji, Amina Khalil, Rungano Nyoni, Sarah Taibah, and Engfa Waraha at the Red Sea IFF Women in Cinema Gala The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) tonight hosted the Women in Cinema Gala, celebrating the achievements of emerging female talent in front of and behind the camera, who are redefining the film industry in the Arab World, Africa and Asia. During the event held alongside the 78...

Tonight, we have two Hot Ticket movies on the slate at Cannes: Eddington and Bono: Stories of Surrender. Ari Aster’s next project has been on the radar since it was teased back in April and has been one of the major contenders in the Competition for the coveted Palme d’Or award. The Synopsis for Eddington reads: “In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddi...