International

The recent edition of the Platino Awards showcased a diverse range of talent within the film industry, with Basque filmmaker Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren’s debut film “20,000 Species Of Bees” and J.A. Bayona’s survival drama “Society Of The Snow” taking top honors at the event. The Mexican award show provided a platform for these exceptional films

Ania Trzebiatowska has curated a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for the third annual Sands International Film Festival, which commenced on Friday in St Andrews, Scotland. Apart from being a full-time programmer at Sundance, Trzebiatowska is also involved in running the festival with a team of part-time student programmers from the University of

James Hunt, the iconic British driver known for his larger-than-life personality both on and off the track, is set to be the subject of a new feature documentary produced by Deep Fusion Films. The film, titled “Hunt: We Need to Talk About James,” aims to provide an intimate look at the life and legacy of

Gurinder Chadha, known for her work on Bend It Like Beckham, is venturing into the world of contemporary Bollywood musicals with “Christmas Karma.” The film is set in London and draws inspiration from Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol. The ensemble cast is led by Kunal Nayyar, famous for his role in The Big

Veteran Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee recently revealed the challenges he faced while shooting for ZEE5 Global’s Silence sequel. He mentioned that immersing himself in the role was both enjoyable and daunting, especially when it came to mastering forensic jargon and procedures. The movie, titled Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout, is a direct-to-digital release

The BBC’s ambitious £700M out-of-London masterplan has come under fire for an “incomplete” evaluation process and a lack of a coherent approach. The UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) released a scathing report highlighting numerous concerns and providing a series of valuable recommendations. Despite the grand unveiling of the plan by Director General Tim Davie three

The Gospel Of The Beast, directed by Sheron Dayoc from the Philippines, achieved great success at the first edition of the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF) in Vietnam by winning the Golden Star Award for Best Southeast Asian Film. This recognition demonstrates the quality and creativity of Filipino cinema on an international

Warner Bros has made history by becoming the first studio to reach the $1 billion mark at the international box office in 2024. Led by the success of movies like Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the studio achieved this milestone in just 15 weeks, setting a new speed record for

A UK animation firm, Factory Transmedia, has recently announced its closure after 24 years in operation. This news comes as a shock to many, especially fans of the shows produced by the company. The firm, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, has been a prominent player in the animation industry, working with global companies such as

The recent dismissal of Radosław Śmigulski as the director of the Polish Film Institute (PFI) by the Ministry of Culture has created shockwaves within the local film industry. Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, made the announcement during a press conference, citing the need to restore the independence of state institutions. This decision