International

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has recently made adjustments to its incentive schemes, aiming to attract more international co-productions and offshore production. One significant change is the increase of the cash rebate for offshore production from 20% to 25%. Additionally, a cultural bonus has been introduced, capped at a generous amount of

London recently played host to the highly acclaimed Deadline Contenders Film event. This prestigious event aimed to showcase 13 of the most buzz-worthy movies of the year. With renowned filmmakers such as Ridley Scott, Emerald Fennell, Todd Haynes, and Michael Mann in attendance, the event promised to be a star-studded affair. Held at the exquisite

In a bid to compete for the esteemed Oscar International Feature Film race in 2024, Stephen Gerard Kelly and Garry Keane’s documentary In The Shadow of Beirut has been submitted as Ireland’s entry. This thought-provoking film, executive produced by Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Siobhan Sinnerton of HiddenLight Productions, was specifically chosen by the Irish

JioCinema, the popular Indian streaming service, has recently acquired the rights to produce an Indian version of the beloved dating format, Temptation Island. This exciting news comes after the platform’s successful run with Bigg Boss, the Indian adaptation of Big Brother. With a focus on relationships and human emotions, JioCinema aims to capture the attention

One of India’s highly acclaimed directors and producers, Vishal Bhardwaj, is set to make his Netflix debut with the much-anticipated spy thriller “Khufiya.” Starring renowned actors Tabu, Ali Fazal, and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film is poised to captivate audiences worldwide when it starts streaming on October 5. Based on Amar Bhushan’s novel “Escape to Nowhere,”

The highly anticipated film, Snow In Midsummer, directed by Malaysia’s Chong Keat-aun, has emerged as the frontrunner for this year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan. The film has received an impressive nine nominations, including best narrative feature, best director, and best supporting actress for Wan Fang. Snow In Midsummer is a collaborative effort between Malaysia,

Creating a serious awards contender is no easy task, especially when working with a budget of less than $5 million. The Zurich Film Festival’s industry-focused Zurich Summit recently hosted a panel to discuss this very topic. The panel consisted of industry professionals who shared their insights and experiences in producing award-worthy films on a limited

Richard Gere, known for his roles in movies such as “An Officer and a Gentleman,” surprised everyone when he threatened to involve his lawyers in a British TV chat show. Gere’s objection was to the use of the label “sex symbol” in his introduction. The incident took place during his appearance on the show hosted

The recent incident involving Ava Evans, a journalist at Political Joe, has shed light on the growing concern over safety and misogynistic behavior in the journalism industry. Evans found herself at the heart of a media storm when Laurence Fox, an actor turned activist and contributor to GB News, launched a misogynistic attack against her

In a groundbreaking move, MindRiot Entertainment, known for their thought-provoking docuseries, is set to release a fictional project based on the infamous Titan submersible tragedy. This marks a shift in the company’s approach, as they aim to explore the story from a different angle. Collaborating with E. Brian Dobbins, a seasoned producer, MindRiot plans to