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AFI Fest 2026: 157 films, from Wildwood to Being Heumann
The festival, presented by Canva, offers five red-carpet premieres and more than 150 screenings from October 21 to 25.
CinécreepsIDFA 2026 festival adds over 100 films, including Ava DuVernay's 14th
Laura Poitras's short film, They're Here, joins the dedicated competition.
CinécreepsSanfic projects Antonio Caro's final film, Monguen, among nine titles in competition
The 22nd edition of the Santiago Film Festival showcases a varied selection, mixing debuts and established directors.
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Vincent Dedienne master of ceremonies for the 2027 César Awards
He succeeds Benjamin Lavernhe as host for the February 25 ceremony.
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The Coen Brothers Honored with the Lumière Award 2026 in Lyon
They will be welcomed at a master class and a giant screening at the festival from October 10-18.
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Netflix bets on La Bola Negra for the Oscars after Cannes
The film, winner of the directing award at Cannes, unveils its epic trailer.
CinécreepsMohammad Rasoulof and O Mipo honored with the Kurosawa Akira Award in Tokyo
The prize, revived in 2022 after 14 years of absence, was awarded by a committee of Yamada Yoji, Lee Sang-il and others.
CinécreepsJulianne Moore honored by the SCAD Savannah Film Festival
The festival will open with A Talent for Murder and feature The Dead Donkey as the central selection.
CinécreepsCarrie Coon honored with the first Luminary Award of VIFF
The actress will receive the award during a conversation on October 4, before the screening of The Liberation.
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The documentary Naza will hit cinemas on October 12 and 13
A limited theatrical run in France, followed by a free online release on The Guardian.
CinécreepsSwann Arlaud plays Henri Marle in the historical drama Notre Salut
The Cannes-awarded film explores Vichy collaboration through the daily life of a civil servant.
CinécreepsSnoop Dogg hosts the MTV Video Music Awards 2026 in Los Angeles
The red carpet comes alive as artists arrive for the Sunday night ceremony.
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Documentary NAZA receives standing ovation at NYFF
The film NAZA received a standing ovation at its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival.
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Bill Kramer confirms the Oscars moving to YouTube
The AMPAS CEO wants to broadcast the ceremony on YouTube to reach a global audience.
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Julianne Moore receives the Golden Icon Award in Zurich
Julianne Moore received the Golden Icon Award from the Zurich Film Festival, recalling her childhood in Europe.
CinécreepsSan Sebastián 2026: final edition of José Luis Rebordinos under the sun
The 74th San Sebastián Festival closes under a late summer sun, marking the departure of director José Luis Rebordinos.
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AFI Fest 2026: New Selections for Galas and Special Screenings
The AFI festival unveils several titles, including I Play Rocky and Ray Gunn.
CinécreepsTony Award Nominators Announced for 2026-2027
Deadline publishes the list of Tony Award nominees for the 2026-2027 season.
CinécreepsCuba banks on Malecón for the Oscars, Movistar Plus acquires it in Spain
The Cuban film Malecón is Cuba’s official Oscar selection and will stream in Spain.
CinécreepsTokyo International Film Festival launches Mizoguchi retrospective and anime symposium
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival presents a 13-film Mizoguchi retrospective, an anime award symposium, and marks the 10th anniversary of the Teens Cinema Workshop.
CinécreepsDenmark presents Woman Unknown at the Oscars
May el-Toukhy's film, winner of the Golden Lion in Venice, represents Denmark in the International Feature category.
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Aamir Khan honored by SGIFF, opening with The Assassin(s)
The Singapore International Film Festival presents the Screen Icon Award to Aamir Khan and kicks off with the Korean thriller The Assassin(s).
CinécreepsSCAD Savannah Film Fest unveils the 10 flagship documentaries of 2026
The directors of ten 2026 documentaries will appear at the Docs to Watch panel of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
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Danny Boyle reveals his punk approach and the film Ink at TIFF
At TIFF, Danny Boyle explains his punk spirit and presents his new Netflix film Ink.
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