International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 runs its 55th edition. It is beeing held in Goa from 20th to 28th November. Film enthusiasts can log on to https://my.iffigoa.org/    IFFI 2024, 22: Nithya Menen and the Power of Nuance IFFI 2024, 22: Nithya Menen and the Power of Nuance National award-winning actress, Nithya Menen, shared her insights into the art of acting, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Known for her nuanced...

I take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday season and a successful new year on the festival circuit. We are working hard on a new version of our platform to better serve our community. Filmfestivals.com was established in 1995 before google existed, turned into a social network in 2006 with a blog platform welcoming festivals and film professionnals with some 120 000 articles. In the meantime we are busy maintaining the old site and offering some visib...

Pirates of the Barracuda Galaxy, Review: Russian Film Festival maintains its tempo, with adrenaline online Missing out on just one film so far, I have seen three of the four films screened, at the ongoing Russian Film Festival, at Cinépolis, New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai. The festival began with the wrestling film Triumph, on 12th December, I could not make it in time for the second film, The Flying Ship, on the 13th. My review of Triumph was included in the coverage of the film ...

The inaugural program includes films from South Korea, Japan, Cuba, Palestine, and more, the World Premiere of Winston DeGiobbi’s Two Cuckolds Go Swimming, and a special Closing Night presentation of Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language with Rankin in conversation with A Shrine filmmaker Abdolreza Kahani The Montreal Critics’ Week is proud to unveil its first edition, taking place at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma Moderne from J...

The forthcoming edition of the festival is to feature two workshops for children, a new edition of Young Programmers, a film session for families and another for upper secondary students at the Filmoteca de Navarra After announcing the programme for In Focus and the Lan and X Films sections, Punto de Vista continues to unveil new details of its nineteenth edition, to be held from 24th February to 1st March in Pamplona. Thus, the festival now announces its mediation programme, through whi...

    THE FESTIVAL UNVEILS ITS COMPETITIONS   The 47th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival will take place from January 31 to February 8, 2025. Over 8,200 films from all continents were submitted, including nearly 2,000 French productions. The International Competition will feature 64 films from 49 nationalities. The Lab Competition will showcase 27 films from 20 countries. Finally, 52 French films, including 9 international co-productions, will be presen...

The Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) will return December 3-7, 2025 offering an expanded lineup of films, lively Q&A sessions, engaging Coffee Talks and intimate events for AMPAS and special guests. These dates solidify SVFF as a pivotal destination for award-season contenders and perfectly timed before Academy Award shortlist voting begins.   The move follows the success of the Sun Valley Film Festival Winter Screening Series held December 5-8, 2024. The weekend featured cri...

Pictured:  Ynon Kreiz (Mattel Chairman and CEO), from left, Gal Gadot (Actress/Producer) and Meir Fenigstein (IFF Founder/Executive Director) attend The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles Gala Opening Night and Premiere Screening at Saban Theater, on Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2024 in Los Angeles.   PHOTO CREDIT:  Jordan Strauss/JanuaryImages  The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, the largest showcase for Israeli films in the United States, triump...

MyFrenchFilmFestival, the original 100% online festival of French-language cinema, is back for its 15th edition from January 17 – February 17, 2025: a unique opportunity for movie buffs around the world to discover the best of French-language cinema from the comfort of their own home.    The official selection, which will be revealed on January 17, 2025, will feature 20 films, including 10 feature films: including 9 in competition, offering...

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IFFI 2024, 22: Nithya Menen and the Power of Nuance National award-winning actress, Nithya Menen, shared her insights into the art of acting, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Known for her nuanced performances in films like Thiruchitrambalam and OK Kanmani, the National Awardee spoke about the power of subtlety, the importance of emotional authenticity, and the challenges that come with portraying complex, real-world characters. Nithya began by reflecting on her pr...

  The Kwamashu African Film Festival is just around the corner, and it's kicking off with a bang! The film festival will kick off on Tuesday 10th of December at K-CAP Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre in Kwamashu with an Opening Night that promises to mesmerise the guests. Hosted by actress, theatre practitioner and Actor Spaces Monologue Marathon winner, Nqobile Masondo, the opening night will feature a local film "Lottery Love" directed by Mlungisi Mhlanga, which tells th...

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 20TH MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE WORK IN PROGRESS PLATFORM 20th Meetings on the Bridge 15-17 April 2025 Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) as part of the Istanbul Film Festival, Meetings on the Bridge prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Applications for the Work in Progress Platform, which will be held during Meetings on the Bridge on April 15-17, 2025, are now open. Application Deadline: 3 February 2025. ed by Anadolu Efes...

  EIFF will run from 14-20 August 2025 Film submissions open on 6 January 2025   The revitalised Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced today that its 78th edition will run from 14 to 20 August 2025. Submissions for the 2025 edition of the Festival will open on 6 January 2025 via the Festival website.   Building on EIFF’s invigorated vision under new leadership from CEO and Festival Director Paul Ridd and Festival Producer Emma Boa, t...

    The 28th edition of Ji.hlava has come to a close, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made it possible — our incredible audience, bold filmmakers, dedicated partners, and the hardworking festival team. Following the live festival, Ji.hlava Online continued for an additional two weeks, attracting a total of over 110,000 viewers. While a detailed evaluation will take time, we are excited to share some preliminary statistics from Ji.hlava 2024:   1 aw...

IFFI 2024, 21: Karkhanu, Rador Pakhi and Google Matrimony Karkhanu meaning Factory, was Gujarat's first Smart Horror Comedy, bringing the eerie Haunted Factory legend to life. On Kali Chaudas (part of the auspicious annual Diwali celebrations in India) night, three carpenters are trapped in a ghostly workshop, where bizarre events force them to uncover its secrets before it's too late. A thrilling mix of suspense, humour and horror. Rador (morning sunshine) Pakhi (birds) tells the tr...

IFFI 2024, 20: Kandhaar-The Battle of Silk Route, showcased at Film Bazaar The grand trailer and first look of the web series, Kandhaar - The Battle of Silk Route, were unveiled at the Film Bazaar in Goa, conducted on the sidelines of IFFI. This magnum opus, a historical drama set in the Himalayan ranges of the year 1390, explores themes of valour, betrayal, redemption, and justice. Written and directed by Shahid Kazmi, the series weaves a tale of courage, resilience, and leadership. Set i...

Ladakhi-language Short Film, Ghar Jaisa Kuch, directed by an independent director, Harsh Sangani. Opened the short film package at IFFI 2024, IFFI NO. 55, November 2024. The film explores the perpetual conflict between a person’s will to adhere to his inherited traditions and pursuing his future aspirations. The film has depicted this struggle in a unique way, where the spirits of the protagonist’s parents play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative. The plot has captured the lan...

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995   EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONSWE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR SERVERS AND DEG A NEW VERSION OF OUR PLATFORM SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THE TRANSITION ! FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly share our knowled...

    Fest to Open with “Better Man” and Close with “The Penguin Lessons”    Complete Line-up Includes 35 International Feature Film Oscar Submissions, a Spanish Film Focus, Pedro Almodóvar Spotlight, Talking Pictures, New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, True Stories and World Cinema Now    The 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the Fes...

Continuing and concluding my experiences of watching films at IFFI 2024, and walking out usually, after 30-40 minutes. MEETING WITH POL POT , Cambodia (Kampuchea), Taiwan, Qatar, Turkey  Three persons credited with the Screenplay, one of them being the author of the book, When the War was over: Cambodia and the, Khmer Rouge Revolution, by Elizabeth Becker, which must have been the basis of the film. Directed by Rithy Panh. It was nothing like I had expected from the tile and the ...

IFFI 2024, 16: Quality of films seen and the recurring walk-outs You may find it incredible that I walked out of so many films, and I find it terrible that I had to. Never, in my living memory, have I walked out of so many films at any given film festival. IFFI 2024, however, took the cake. In the recent past, with films being polarised into block-buster, but inane, action extravaganzas and the well-intentioned small films that just do not have it in them to hold a viewer’s interest, ther...

IFFI 2024, 15: Accreditation for media-persons, and what they should expect if and when it is granted Setting-up and Opening MyIFFI (your at the website), you can on a form for getting accreditation as a media-person, to attend the International Film Festival of India, which is held regularly in Panaji, Goa (since 2004). If you fill the form correctly, meeting their expectations, some of which are very demanding, you will get a response that your application is ed. Th...

THE FESTIVAL BEAT MAKER ! SHARING MOTION AND EMOTION SINCE 1995   EMAIL US FOR PROMO OPTIONSWE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR SERVERS AND DEG A NEW VERSION OF OUR PLATFORM SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THE TRANSITION ! FOLLOW US :           With other 11 000 festivals worldwide which we cover: no wonder we have reached the '1000' mark for our newsletters count. We proudly sha...

Let' s hear this fantastic story from the words of its very own founder our friend Mario Dorminsky pictured here with Bruno Chatelin and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira "The festival was born in 1980 at a table of a small coffee shop in the center of Oporto, heritage world town by UNESCO, in a conversation between the three founders, film critics Mário Dorminsky and Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and the painter José Manuel Pereira. It immediately presented in the first edition (1981)...