We have extended the deadline for the documentary series projects that want to the Ex Oriente Film Documentary Laboratory 2025! This prestigious training program, organized by the Institute of the Documentary Film, s the development of creative documentary series projects from Central and Eastern Europe.     About the Ex Oriente Documentary Laboratory 2025 for series ...

CANNESERIES SEASON 8 UNVEILS ITS SELECTION Norman Reedus, Louise Bourgoin, Nicola Coughlan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Laura Smet, Marie Colomb, Sergio Agüero, Eric Rochant, Manu Payet, Fauve Hautot, Beau Willimon, Sam Claflin, Josh Holloway, Guillaume Labbé, Bille August, Ana Girardot, Lee Soohyuk, César Domboy, Marie Gillain, William Lebghil, Ruben Alves, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson are among the guests at the festival.   28 World Premieres, 8 International Premi...

ILLUMINATE stands at the forefront of the conscious film movement, dedicated to inspiring lasting personal and planetary transformation through the power of visual storytelling. As the world's premier showcase for films that unite and uplift us, we curate a profound experience that goes beyond entertainment—it's a journey of individual and collective awakening. We're thrilled to unveil our 2025 festival theme—Looking Through the Lens of Love. This theme explores the tr...

I met Björn just recently on March 23 at the closing party of Filmfest Bremen. The event took place at the Institut Français, film professionals where gathering and celebrating their films, discussions going on about projects and most surely about next festival to attend. And then I saw, no first I heard the piano, and looked for the guy who interrupted our so intellectual conversations. This is when I first acknowledge Björn. He was masterfully improvising on the pia...

The Diepsloot and Maspala communities are set to come together to celebrate a milestone and explore future aspirations through the power of film. The Diepsloot  @30: Future Aspirations Screenings will take place on March 27th in Diepsloot Ext 2 and March 28th at the Northern Farm Hall, Maspala.   This exciting event is made possible with the of the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC), which aims to promote and develop the film industry in the Gauteng province.   The f...

Devour! The Food Film Fest is back for its 15th anniversary, and this year, we’re bringing Montréal’s world-famous culinary scene to Wolfville! From October 20-26, 2025, prepare for a week-long celebration of food, film, and flavour featuring Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning filmmakers, and exciting new talent. In addition to our galas, culinary workshops and films, we have added three new events and will showcase Montreal musicians throughout this year’...

  THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995     I take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes for a successful year on the festival circuit. We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 0...

"The characters in the painting are called Twitchys. They are always lurking and playing. They are very happy to be at Cannes  " H.K. Graphic design : Michel Welfringer One of the great troublemakers of American indie cinema (Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy, Spring Breakers), Harmony Korine has spent 30 years subverting pop culture and its clichés in a career that has ranged across cinema, painting and multimedia works. He advocates an art of error which he "Mi...

The official poster for the 2025 Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes) has been unveiled. This year’s artwork was conceptualized by creative trailblazer Harmony Korine. One of the great troublemakers of American indie cinema (Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy, Spring Breakers), Harmony Korine has spent 30 years subverting pop culture and its clichés in a career that has ranged across cinema, painting and multimedia works. He advocates an art of error which he te...

Selections are open for the 71st edition of the Taormina Film Festival, which will take place from June 10 to 14, 2025, under the direction of Tiziana Rocca. The festival will be divided into three sections: the International Feature Film Competition, the Out of Competition section, and Special Events at the Ancient Theatre. The official poster for this edition has also been unveiled, paying tribute to Giuseppe Tornatore's film Malèna, distributed by Medusa Film, in celebration of ...

Hey Groovy Filmmakers & Industry Insiders, We’re thrilled to announce that several amazing sponsors have already ed us in making this year’s Cannes PJ Party the biggest and best yet! With just weeks to go...  Stay groovy! Dave DeBorde & Maxim Jago Your PJ Party Hosts Instagram: @thepj.party [email protected]       ...

     This year's visual is by illustrator Alex Besikian   With clear lines and blunt forms, the artist evokes a cinema shaped by movements, familiar and elusive all at once. From morsels of images, the wave emerges to face the sundial's steadiness. Our inhibitions are carried away, unleashing imaginations and announcing a 2025 line-up of movies ready to leave its mark!      "Alex Besikian blends digital and analogical...

Canlandıranlar International Film Festival is pleased to extend an invitation to all skilled animators, to submit your work to the 13th edition of the Festival, which will be held from October 20th to 26th, 2025. Recognized for celebrating the best in international animation, this year's festival is especially exciting as we introduce a competition for short films. We are eager to see how your unique artistic voice could enhance our diverse showcase.  In our previ...

Tickets are now on sale for the 17th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, reframing disability and celebrating inclusion and accessibility through film. us April 3-9 in venues throughout NY and virtually to enjoy riveting films, engaging conversations, professional workshops, arts events and more, accessible for all.  Check out our trailer and visit our brand new website for the full list of festival films and events. See you at the festival!   &...

    The event, which attracted over 6,500 people to more than 70 sessions between 24th February and 1st March, will be celebrating two decades of history from 2nd to 7th March 2026.   ...

Visions du Réel is delighted to unveil the projects selected for the 23rd edition of VdR–Industry! This year’s selection includes 28 projects from 28 countries, a record number of female directors, returning award-winning alumni, and a host of new talent. The Festival will showcase new projects from Sarvnik Kaur, Jonathan Perel, Mariana Otero, Hassen Ferhani, Justine Harbonnier and more. In the two showcases pitching events, 14 projects in d...

“Meet the Barbarians” and “On Swift Horses” to Open and Close 2025 Festival Honorees to include Julie Delpy, Mark Duplass, Paul Feig, Melanie Lynskey, Roger Ross Williams, and Billy Zane     Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Miami Film Festival announced its acclaimed lineup for its Festival taking place from April 3-13, 2025. The Festival will open with Meet the Barbarians, with director Julie Delpy in attendance on Thursday, April 3, where she w...

 THE OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE LINEUP FOR NINTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS HORROR    Festival to Kick Off with Screening of New Christopher Landon Thriller Drop and Opening Night Party Honoring Shudder’s Tenth Anniversary Flying Lotus Named Overlook’s Inaugural Guest Curator, Director Ernest Dickerson to Receive Master of Horror Award,  Author Joe Hill in Conversation to Highlight the Many Special Guests    The Ov...

    The Hubert Bals Fund is now accepting applications for the 2025 round of its Development scheme, offering grants of up to €10,000 to the early development of projects by eligible filmmakers. “To work independently, to have a grant at this stage, it’s really great because then you don’t have to take up commercial work to survive,” said All We Imagine as Light director and previous recipient Payal Kapadia in a recent inter...

  We are thrilled to announce that Gotham Week 2025 will make its return to Brooklyn on September 29th through October 3rd with the renowned Gotham Week Project Market and Expo! The Gotham Week Project Market—the nation’s oldest and largest curated marketplace for film and TV creators—will open for submissions in early April. In an effort to nurture both emerging and established talent, the Project Market opens doors for groundbreaking f...

Filmmakers from Austria, , , Italy, and Switzerland are invited to apply for the tenth edition of Alliance 4 Development (A4D), Locarno Pro’s renowned co-development initiative. Designed for feature-length films in the development stage, A4D helps filmmakers connect with international co-production partners and industry professionals.   The program will take place during Locarno Pro (7-12 August 2025) at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, where the selected pro...

Patricia Beckmann Wells   On the heels of its highly successful West Coast U.S. premiere at Slamdance Film Festival held in February, Patricia Beckmann Wells’ modern day AI fairytale Mombomb, Part 1 will have its South Asian premiere at the prestigious Nepal International Film Festival, held from March 20 – 24, 2025.   Mombomb, part 1 is among five films that will compete in the festival’s AI category on March 21st. Day 2 – Q...

THE 44th ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SELECTIONS AND AWARDS 11-22 April 2025   Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival is set to return from 11 to 22 April 2025. The festival, sponsored by N Kolay, once again brings together pioneering filmmakers whose stories and styles are redefining today's cinema.   Marking its 44th year, the Istanbul Film Festival is a remarkable celebration of cinema, showcasing a wide ...

  The poster of the 64th Semaine de la Critique shows one of the heroines of Queens of Drama raising their hand to the heavens, challenging us and beckoning us to ecstasy. A vibrant tribute to all kinds of performance, Alexis Langlois’ film is a love letter to film, music, and celebration. This young generation of filmmakers breathes new life into the artform, absorbing the codes and casting their very own glow; asserting the freedom to take possession and enh...

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995     I take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes for a successful new year on the festival circuit. We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles.In the...