Oscars 2025: Kazakhstan Picks Bauryna Salu Best International Feature
Askhat Kuchinchirekov’s coming-of-age tale premiered at San Sebastian last year. Source: Oscars 2025: Kazakhstan Picks Bauryna Salu Best International Feature
First Bhutan International Film Festival to spotlight local talent alongside world cinema
The event in the heart of the Himalayas will feature masterclasses including UK producer Charles Steel. Source: First Bhutan International Film Festival to spotlight local talent alongside world cinema | Features | Screen
Iciar Bollain on Focusing Sexual Harassment Drama ‘I Am Nevenka’ on the Victim and Using Sounds of an Old Nokia Phone to Chilling Effect
Mireia Oriol plays Nevenka Fernández, the first woman in Spain to obtain a harassment conviction of a politician, portrayed by Urko Olazabal, long before #MeToo, but they couldn’t shoot in the original town. Source: San Sebastian: Iciar Bollain, ‘I Am … Continued
Sho Miyake, Fu Tien-yu to receive Kurosawa Akira Award at Tokyo film festival 2024
Actor and director Takumi Saitoh also announced as jury head for TIFF’s Ethical Film Award. Source: Sho Miyake, Fu Tien-yu to receive Kurosawa Akira Award at Tokyo film festival 2024 | News | Screen
Mexico Picks Sundance Winner Sujo for 2025 Oscars Race
The coming-of-age story from directors Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez follows a boy orphaned in the country’s drug violence. Source: Mexico Picks Sundance Winner Sujo for 2025 Oscars Race
Jakarta World Cinema 2024 Kicks Off with Spectacular Opening Night
The Jakarta World Cinema (Jwc) 2024 opened with a vibrant celebration at Cgv Cinema Grand Indonesia last night, marking the beginning of a week-long journey of cinematic experiences from around the world. The event, which started on September 21st, was … Continued