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A Dutch photographer invented a 35mm film camera that delivers stunning panoramic photos for under $800, making a format once reserved for wealthy collectors accessible to everyday photographers. The BeerPAN uses affordable standard film instead of expensive medium-format stock.
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.
A team of former DJI engineers created Beni, a two-legged robot camera that follows you around like an eager puppy while filming stable 4K video. It can jump 10 inches high, survive crashes, and might just make filming your adventures way more fun.
A new camera fits in your palm but sprouts propeller wings to film you from the sky. The HoverAir Versa transforms from handheld vlogging camera to autonomous drone in seconds, no piloting skills required.
A growing movement has people trading screen time for hands-on hobbies like painting, film photography, and journaling. They're discovering that sometimes the best way to feel more engaged is to slow down and embrace a little friction.
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.
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 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.
Director Annemarie Jacir refused to give up on her vision, insisting on filming in Jerusalem even when war threatened to shut down production entirely. Her historical epic just made the Oscar shortlist and won Best Film at Tokyo International Film Festival.
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."
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.
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.
A curious manatee swam right up to an underwater camera in Miami and made direct eye contact before floating away. The 24/7 livestream just broke the world record for longest underwater timelapse at over 1,000 days of filming.
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.
While women directed only 8.1% of Hollywood's top films in 2025, these seven recent releases prove female filmmakers are creating stunning stories across every genre. From K-pop demon hunters to Iranian motorcycle activists, here's how to support their work.
Ghana's National Film Authority just launched a major fund to solve one of the industry's biggest problems: getting financing. The move could transform how Ghanaian filmmakers get their stories to the world.
Singapore is lifting decades-old restrictions on Chinese dialect films in cinemas, marking a cultural shift toward preserving heritage alongside unity. The policy change comes after a beloved Teochew film sparked national conversation about honoring the past.
Latin America's longest-running film festival brings 192 films from around the world to Guadalajara this month. The 41st edition features Chile as guest of honor with 28 films exploring human resilience and creativity.
A lost film from 1897 featuring cinema's first robot sat unseen for over a century until librarians spotted a tiny painted star on a prop. The discovery brings legendary filmmaker Georges Méliès' early work back to life.
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan captured stunning footage of one of South America's most elusive big cats while filming in Guyana's remote rainforest. The melanistic jaguar appeared on his camera trap set up for otters, giving scientists rare documentation of this incredibly hard-to-spot predator. #
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