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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.
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.
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 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 China's box office slumped 40% during a disappointing holiday season, six young directors proved the country's indie film scene is thriving with nine fresh works at Berlin's prestigious festival. Their authentic, artistic stories are winning hearts across cultures.
The Guanajuato International Film Festival celebrates three groundbreaking women in Mexican cinema this July while screening 203 films from 55 countries. The festival's focus on gender equity reflects a growing transformation in the industry.
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh will receive the Honorary Golden Bear at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating four decades of breaking barriers. The 62-year-old Malaysian star continues proving that dreams have no expiration date.
A streaming platform is making a powerful animated film about a 12-year-old's Holocaust survival free for 24 hours on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The handmade paper puppet film brings hope to younger generations through an accessible, deeply moving format.
Israeli director Guy Nattiv turned his Holocaust survivor grandmother's life into "The Liberation," a psychological thriller premiering at Toronto International Film Festival. The deeply personal film stars Carrie Coon as a survivor tempted to join a women's cult, echoing his grandmother Rita Cooper's real journey.
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.
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.
A Japanese animated film has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival for the first time in three years. The touching story about fireworks and change marks a major debut for rising director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya.
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.
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 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.
From theatre pioneers to Netflix directors, women have shaped Nigeria's film industry into the world's second-largest by volume. Premium Times celebrates the actresses, producers, and visionaries who built Nollywood from the ground up.
Two female filmmakers from Afghanistan and Iran premiered groundbreaking films at the Berlin International Film Festival, using cinema to reclaim their stories and challenge stereotypes. Despite facing criticism and exile, they're showing the world that their cultures contain more than just war and oppression.
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.
When Berlin Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle faced possible dismissal over controversial speeches at the awards ceremony, thousands of filmmakers worldwide rallied to protect artistic freedom. Her job was saved, proving that united voices can defend cultural independence.
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