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indiewire.com /1 month ago

Watch Four of the Most Important Film Festival Directors Discuss the Future of the Circuit at Cannes

The leaders of the Sundance, Berlin, Telluride, and New York film festivals discussed the future of the industry at The American Pavilion at Cannes, presented by United for Busines...

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moviemaker.com /1 month ago

50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2026

The purpose of our annual list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee is simple: to save you time The post 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2026 appeared first on MovieMa...

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raindance.org /4 weeks ago

The Raindance Film Festival Manifesto

Today the 34th edition of the Raindance Film Festival begins. Explore the programme here And every year when the lights go down and the first frame hits the screen, I’m reminded wh...

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moviemaker.com /1 month ago

Indie Shorts Awards Showcase Ensures Filmmakers Receive a Theatrical Screening

After screening live over 1,200 short films across major markets in Cannes and New York, the Indie Shorts Awards identified The post Indie Shorts Awards Showcase Ensures Filmmakers...

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screendaily.com /1 month ago

Screen critics’ standout titles from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

From key titles in the Competition to hidden gems in the sidebars.

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raindance.org /1 month ago

34th Raindance Film Festival Programme Announcement

34TH RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: Some Films Can’t Wait Connor Storrie in April X and authorized doc Eddie Cochran: Don’t Forget Me bookend 10 days of crucial cinema 34th Raindance Fil...

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wantedinrome.com /1 week ago

Rome cinema shows Cannes movies

Cannes a Roma: Mon Amour from 9-15 July. Cinema buffs in Rome can enjoy a selection of films screened recently at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The 31st edition of Cann...

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concreteplayground.com /1 month ago

South African Film Festival

The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.

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rogerebert.com /1 week ago

2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Preview: 10 Films We Can’t Wait to See

It’s the 60th edition of Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, a cinematic event, running from July 3-11, that combines world premieres from across Eastern Europe, with festiva...

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latimes.com /2 weeks ago

Many indie festival films struggle to get distribution. Alamo Drafthouse is trying to change that.

Dine-in theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is launching a new initiative for indie films that debut at festivals but do not secure distribution deals.

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hollywoodreporter.com /1 week ago

Oscar Winner Juan de Dios Larraín Says Sundance Should Follow Karlovy Vary’s Lead and Become a Distribution Platform

Speaking at KVIFF Industry Days, the Chilean producer behind direct-to-audience platform Pijama (along with brother Pablo Larraín) argued that festivals can no longer just launch f...

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hollywoodreporter.com /3 weeks ago

Karlovy Vary Fest Adds Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ and ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’

The Czech film fest completes its 2026 lineup with a Horizons program chock-full of festival circuit favorites and genre hits in the Afterhours program, formerly known as Midnight...

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moviemaker.com /1 month ago

Julie Sisk’s Take2Film Turns Top Film Festivals Into All-Access Travel Experiences

After 37 years as the Founder and Director of The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, Julie Sisk knows The post Julie Sisk’s Take2Film Turns Top Film Festivals Into All-...

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greaterkashmir.com /6 days ago

Jammu Film Festival sees overwhelming global response, draws 180 entries from 35 countries

Jammu, Jul 10: The fifth edition of the Jammu Film Festival has received an overwhelming response from filmmakers worldwide, with 180 entries from 35 countries submitted ahead of t...

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rogerebert.com /3 weeks ago

Filmspotting Fest Returns to Chicago This Weekend

We wanted to make sure you knew about this incredible event unfolding across Chicago this weekend from our friends over at Filmspotting. Get tickets here. Official press release be...

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ebony.com /3 weeks ago

These Festival Films Are Still On Our Minds. Here’s Why They Need to Find Their Audience

Discover compelling stories from Tribeca's 2026 Festival that deserve your attention and a wider audience.

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indiewire.com /2 weeks ago

Alamo Drafthouse to Release Undistributed Festival Films, Starting with Butthole Surfers Documentary

The Alamo Exclusives series will highlight films from Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, Cannes, Berlin, and its own Fantastic Fest.

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raindance.org /1 month ago

Independent Filmlovers, Please Note: The 2026 Raindance Film Festival Starts June 17

Independent Filmlovers, Please Note: The 2026 Raindance Film Festival Starts June 17 There are film festivals that exist to validate the industry. And there are film festivals that...

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thefilmexperience.net /2 weeks ago

Five Findings from Pesaro

by Elisa Giudici A quick, aperiodical column dedicated to the small discoveries from the smaller film festivals scattered across Europe. Pesaro is a small coastal town in centr...

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screendaily.com /2 weeks ago

Alamo Drafthouse launches programme to champion unreleased festival premieres

First title is ’Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt’

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hollywoodreporter.com /1 month ago

Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival Lineup Features Films by Steven Soderbergh and Gus Van Sant

The Malta Film Commission, led by Johann Grech, will present the Mediterrane Film Festival on the island’s capital city of Valletta from June 21-28.

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filmthreat.com /2 weeks ago

Palm Springs International Shortfest 2026 Wrap-Up and Winners

The only thing that could be hotter than the sun in the desert for a film lover is the Palm Springs International... The post Palm Springs International Shortfest 2026 Wrap-Up and...

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filmthreat.com /1 month ago

2026 Palm Springs ShortFest: The Largest Short Film Festival in North America Returns With Star-Studded Lineup

The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced the full lineup for its 32nd edition, and the numbers alone tell the story of... The post 2026 Palm Springs ShortFest: The La...

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indiewire.com /2 weeks ago

Hudson Film Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup with ‘Filipiñana,’ ‘Barbara Forever,’ and More

Exclusive: The upstate New York film festival runs August 6-9 and features 25 films, including a handful of big Sundance winners.

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