A New Horizon for Bangladeshi Cinema: Rubaiyat Hossain’s ‘The Difficult Bride’ Makes Historic Venice Bow
In a landmark moment for South Asian cinema, filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain has shattered a long-standing glass ceiling. Her latest feature, the supernatural feminist drama The Difficult Bride, has been officially selected for the prestigious Orizzonti…
The 83rd Venice Film Festival: A Global Cinematic Showcase Navigates a Changing Landscape
As the canal-side city of Venice prepares to welcome the world’s most prestigious filmmakers, critics, and industry power brokers, the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia) stands at a crossroads. Scheduled to run from…
The Chilling Allegory of "Third Wheel": A New Frontier in South African Psychological Thrillers
At the intersection of high-stakes psychological tension and biting sociopolitical commentary, a new project is commanding attention at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Third Wheel, a genre-bending feature film, has emerged as one of the…
A New Horizon: Giornate Degli Autori Unveils a Bold, Female-Centric Lineup for Venice 2024
The cinematic world turns its gaze toward the Lido this September as the Giornate Degli Autori—the independent, director-driven heartbeat of the Venice Film Festival—prepares to launch its 23rd edition. This year, the section promises a transformative…
The Future of the Frame: Anurag Kashyap on Authenticity, AI, and the Evolution of Cinema at MIFFest
At the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) this year, the spotlight is not merely on the films being screened but on the dialogue surrounding the shifting tectonic plates of global cinema. Presiding over the jury is Indian auteur Anurag…
A Master of the American Soul: Locarno to Bestow Lifetime Achievement Honor on James Gray
The Locarno Film Festival has announced that its prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (Lifetime Achievement Award) will be presented this year to James Gray, the visionary American auteur whose career has redefined the landscape of contemporary independent…
Venice Critics’ Week Unveils a Bold New Vanguard of Global Cinema
The Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest and one of its most prestigious cinematic gatherings, has officially set the stage for its 83rd edition. As the industry prepares for the main event, the spotlight has turned toward the Venice Critics’ Week…
Bridging the Indie Divide: Inside the Launch of Casa Leo PR
In an era where the global film landscape is defined by a paradoxical surplus of content and a shrinking footprint for independent voices, two seasoned industry veterans are seeking to professionalize the path from production to prestige. David Martínez,…
Resonance in Motion: Malaysia International Film Festival Marks Milestone with ASEAN Recognition
The cinematic landscape of Southeast Asia has officially entered a new chapter. On July 18, the ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) commenced at the MyTown Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur, signaling the start of an ambitious eight-day…
Across the Arid Frontier: ‘La Puta Vida’ Begins Production in the Atacama Desert
In the vast, unforgiving expanse of northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, a new cinematic force is taking shape. La Puta Vida, an ambitious international feature film, has officially commenced principal photography, marking a significant milestone in South…
