Amplify Pictures, the independent studio that develops, finances and produces award-winning, commercially driven scripted series, documentary projects and theatrical productions, has expanded its executive ranks and hired Luke Esselen as Scripted Series Executive, it was announced today by Rachel Eggebeen, Amplify Pictures’ Chief Content Officer.   Esselen has held senior positions at Picturestart and Quibi, and previously worked at CAA as a talent agent. In his new role, he wi...

SHARON STONE AND MATTHEW BRODERICK AT THE 42TFF   The two Hollywood stars will be attending the Torino Film Festival in order to present two of their cult films and receive the award “Stella della Mole”.   Sharon Stone, the absolute diva of the big screen and Matthew Broderick, one of the most known actors, will be attending the 42nd Torino Film Festival. The two iconic stars will present two of their most famous films and will receive the prestigiou...

  The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival takes place from November 29th to December 7th, 2024 The nine of the jury for the 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, taking place from November 29th to December 7th 2024, have been announced.   Hailing from nine countries and representing five continents, the jury will award the Étoile d'Or to one of the 14 first and second features in the festival’s International C...

Nina Oyama to host this year's Awards We’re thrilled to announce Japanese Australian comedian, writer, actress and director Nina Oyama as our host for the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards on 30 November. Nina will share the night with the region's top filmmakers, including nominees and guests from more than 20 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Nepal, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Thailan...

  On the occasion of this year’s 37th European Film Awards and in recognition of a unique contribution to the world of film, the European Film Academy takes great pleasure in presenting the actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini with the EUROPEAN ACHIEVEMENT IN WORLD CINEMA award for her outstanding body of work. Photo © Paola Kudacki - Truck Archive Isabella Rossellini grew up in Paris and Rome. When she was 19, she moved to New York City, w...

The second edition of Frame Within a Frame, a tailor-made programme for talented cinematographers, welcomes eight young professionals across the world in Tallinn in November. During the four days, attendees can learn from acknowledged cinematographers Roberto Schaefer and Ville Penttilä and show their works to industry professionals.  The talented cinematographers ing the Frame Within a Frame 2024 are Ariel Navarro (Cuba), Ema Diehelová (Slov...

The second edition of Frame Within a Frame, a tailor-made programme for talented cinematographers, welcomes eight young professionals across the world in Tallinn in November. During the four days, attendees can learn from acknowledged cinematographers Roberto Schaefer and Ville Penttilä and show their works to industry professionals.  The talented cinematographers ing the Frame Within a Frame 2024 are Ariel Navarro (Cuba), Ema Diehelová (Slov...

TV Beats Forum, the drama series strand of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, will launch the Honorary TV Beats Producer Award, which will be presented in 2024 to Ukrainian independent producer Kateryna Vyshnevska.  “This award is meant to spotlight a prominent and inspiring figure from our region, covering the Nordics, Baltics and Central Eastern Europe, who has made a significant impact in the field of TV Drama production. Kateryna Vyshnevska’s role in building and growin...

  Jacques Audiard: director of Emilia Pérez, the Opening Night Film at TAFFF and ’s Official Selection for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Receives the Award for his Outstanding Contributions to Cinema Over his 30 Year Career For the first time in The American French Film Festival’s 28-year history, the Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF) presented a director with the FACF Achievement Award. Jacques Audiard, whose film Emilia P&...

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Oscar nominated actor Colman Domingo is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in Sing Sing. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-13, 2025. The event will be presented by Silvercrest and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.   “We are so thrilled to honor the remarkable talent of Colman Domingo at the Palm Spri...

The 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival honored Pamela Anderson with the Marquee Award Saturday, Nov. 2, recognizing her for her starring role in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl. Anderson will receive the award before the film’s Southeast premiere and she will Coppola for a Q&A. The 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival took place Oct. 26–Nov. 2.     “We are excited to have Pamela Anderson us for the last day of the festival for a special screening o...

Coming Soon to the Capitol Theatre!   We are thrilled to announce the return of the Arlington International Film Festival for its 14th year! Mark your calendars for November 7-10, 2024, to celebrate the power of film, connection, and cultural exchange.   This year’s festival will focus on uplifting marginalized voices, sharing diverse stories through impactful narratives, and fostering empathy. In a time of global division, we believe in the power of storytelling to b...

Producer and global sales executive Pia Patatian today announced the launch of Concord Studios, an independent production, sales and financing company focused on original and high-quality director driven films for a theatrical audience. Based in Los Angeles, the company will launch 12-15 feature films per year for the global marketplace, with the majority of projects earmarked for a theatrical release. Patatian will serve as President of Concord Studios, which is financed by private equity. &...

Alongside the sales and licensing activity, LocationExpo and Screenings, The AFM Sessions presented by Wrapbook & Film Hawaii, will present 100 leaders, experts and influencers on 30 s and presentations across two stages. A key attraction of this year’s Sessions, “The Innovators” will welcome two of the independent industry’s most prominent figures, Stuart Ford, Chairman & CEO, AGC Studios, and Sébastien Raybaud, Founder & CEO, Anton, to ...

Once again, The AFM Sessions will present four full days of programming exploring today’s global industry and where we are headed.  Forecasts for the future, marketplace intelligence, advice on how to best navigate our industry, and conversations on the most current topics and technologies across Financing, Production, Distribution, Streaming, Diversity, and more will be shared through the lens of 100+ Speakers from all facets of the business. This year, The AFM Session...

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival 27th annual continued its second and third days with more exciting screenings and conversations. On Sunday, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley accepted the Icon Award and Luminary Award respectively prior to the screening of “The Substance”, Isabela Merced accepted the Rising Star Award before the screening of “Alien: Romulus”, and Marisa Abela accepted the Next Gen Award followed by a screening of “Back to Black.” On Monday, Dai...

    With the Call for films and projects now open, Visions du Réel is excited to announce the three committees who will select and shape the 2025 edition. This includes a new Advisory Committee, in addition to our film programme and industry selection committees. ...

Riding the wave of being named to both MovieMaker Magazine’s esteemed “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” and “Top 20 Destination Film Festivals in the World,” The Key West Film Festival has assembled a revered group of industry leaders and artists to judge the 13th edition of the festival, which is set for November 13-17 in the Sunshine State. The collective includes Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves writer Michael...

The 2025 New York Festivals® Television & Film Awards announced this year’s Grand Jury  of award-winning TV & Film Industry executives.   NYF’s TV & Film Awards distinguished jury features industry giants from six continents. Globally recognized documentary filmmakers, directors, screenwriters, journalists, and executive producers bring their deep industry knowledge and creative insight to ensure each entry is judged with the utmost care and attent...

  ZOE SALDAÑA TO BE HONORED WITH AMERICAN RIVIERA AWARD AT 40TH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025     Saldaña will receive the award on Friday, February 7, 2025 at an in-person conversation about her career, leading up to her acclaimed performance this year as Rita Moro Castro in Netflix’s EMILIA PÉREZ. Zoe Saldaña's performance in EMILIA PÉREZ is one of her most trans...

  Music Meets Film, part of Discovery Campus, the international education programme at Industy@Tallinn & Baltic Event, welcomes eight emerging film music composers and producers from around the world to its programme.  Music Meets Film has been running for over a decade, bringing together film music professionals worldwide. Since its upgrade last year, the programme has focused on young film composers - the next generation of film music talent. A total of 28 talents applied f...

Black Room 2024 mentors (from the left): Uli Hanisch, Lollo Urbansdotter, Marco Bittner Rosser The Black Room, part of Discovery Campus, the international education programme taking place at Industy@Tallinn & Baltic Event, welcomes eight emerging production designers from across Europe for this year's edition. The four-day programme includes in-depth masterclasses by established production designers Uli Hanisch and Marco Bittner Rosser. The participants include a student Edz...

Co-Directors of Film Programming Jacqueline Lyanga and Michael Stütz Tricia Tuttle Appoints Michael Stütz and Jacqueline Lyanga as Co-Directors of Film Programming and Announces Other New Executive Director Positions   Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle has appointed two internationally respected programmers to share responsibilities as Co-Directors of Film Programming. Former US-delegate to the Berlinale, Jacqueline Lyanga, and Panorama section head Michael Stütz will ass...

Daniela Forever set to close the festival Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) stars in Daniela Forever, director Nacho Vigalondo's (Colossal) return to science fiction   This year's jurors are Allison Gardner, João Monteiro, Justin Lockey, Jeremy Dyson, Cristian Solimeno & Luna Gualan Trieste Science+Fiction Festival, the leading event in Italy devoted to science fiction scheduled from October 29th to November 3rd, has confirmed the festival's closing film, DANIELA FOR...

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to announce that cinema icon Angelina Jolie will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Jolie will receive the prestigious award on February 5, 2025. Angelina Jolie's career as an actress has been marked by versatility and critical acclaim, with significant impact globally. Angelina Jolie's latest film, “Maria” marks a significant turn in her care...