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Film AlUla launches an intensive hands-on program giving Saudi men and women direct access to professional film sets and industry experts. The initiative builds on Saudi Arabia's growing creative economy while training the next generation of production assistants.
The British Council is launching Film Lab Africa's second round in Nigeria, bringing TV writing workshops and production grants to emerging storytellers nationwide. After 600 applications for the first cohort, the program now includes a dedicated writers' lab and episodic storytelling focus.
A Nigerian coming-of-age drama has been chosen as the only African feature film among five selected for Washington DC's longest-running independent film festival. The selection marks a significant milestone for contemporary Nigerian cinema on the global stage.
Thousands of workers worldwide are getting paid to film themselves doing everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning. Their videos are teaching the next generation of home robots how to help us with daily life.
The Sundance Film Festival is recruiting 2,000 volunteers for its January event in Boulder, offering free screenings, exclusive events, and a chance to be part of one of film's biggest celebrations. Applications open August 31 for anyone interested, no film experience required.
A British Council program helping Nigerian filmmakers launch careers is bringing workshops and mentorship to Kano on August 6. After successful stops in Abuja and Jos, Film Lab Africa is also producing original short films directed by established filmmakers to give emerging talent hands-on experience.
A retired Michigan teacher discovered a lost 1897 film by cinema pioneer Georges Méliès in a family trunk that sat in attics and barns for a century. The 45-second silent movie was part of his potato-farming great-grandfather's traveling film show in rural Pennsylvania.
Saudi Arabia just wrapped a groundbreaking screenwriting program that turned 18 emerging writers into confident filmmakers ready to share their unique stories with the world. The Netflix-backed initiative brought professional film training directly to creative communities across three Saudi regions.
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
In 1913, Saraswatibai Phalke hand-edited India's first feature film, sold her jewelry to fund it, fed 70 crew members daily, and shaped cinema history without credit. Her work as editor and technical pioneer broke barriers for women in Indian film.
Independent film lovers in Mexico City are getting another chance to see award-winning movies they'd normally miss. The Sundance Film Festival returns April 30 for its third year, bringing international cinema to five venues across the capital.
Netflix and Righters House are bringing professional screenwriting training directly to emerging Saudi writers across three regions. The three-month program will equip 18 participants with the skills to develop feature films and strengthen the Kingdom's growing creative industry.
A romantic comedy shot entirely in Yirrkala, a remote Northern Territory community, is making its debut at Sydney Film Festival. The film showcases local talent and brings Yolŋu love stories to the big screen.
Namibia is building Africa's first film and creative city, expected to generate $10 million annually and create thousands of jobs. The state-of-the-art facility will train local talent and position the nation as a continental production hub.
Japan's transport ministry launched a new safety program teaching people with visual impairments to navigate railway platforms with white canes. The training pairs mobility instructors with visually impaired participants at real train stations to prevent falls while permanent safety barriers are installed.
A major African film festival is teaching filmmakers how to use artificial intelligence to share indigenous stories with the world. The event promises free training and has already attracted participants from nine countries.
California's Jobs First initiative invested nearly $1.6 billion in 2025, creating over 61,000 new positions and training more than 142,000 workers across all 13 economic regions. The locally-driven program empowers communities to build their own economic futures while focusing on high-growth industries from film production to quantum technology.
Papua New Guinea's entire film archive was melting away in tropical heat and floods. Now, an Australian partnership has rescued these cultural treasures and trained locals to protect them for future generations.
Egypt just equipped 76 healthcare professionals with life-saving mass casualty management skills through a new World Health Organization program. The training creates a ripple effect, turning certified instructors into teachers who can prepare hospitals across the nation for emergencies.
A Kurdish-Finnish family's journey to uncover hidden truths premieres at Rotterdam Film Festival. Director Erol Mintaş crafts a story about healing across generations and borders.
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