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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 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.
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.
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 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.
At 17, John Polson was arrested for stealing a motorbike. One phone call from jail launched an acting career that saved his life and created Tropfest, now one of the world's largest short film festivals.
Argentine filmmaker Federico Luis took home the prestigious Short Film Palme d'Or at Cannes for his boxing drama about a child learning life's toughest lessons. The unanimous win marks his second honor at the world's most celebrated film festival.
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.
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.
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.
Planet Classroom just released six new short films spotlighting real solutions to climate change, AI ethics, and food security. Created by young filmmakers for youth audiences, the documentaries move beyond awareness to show what's actually working.
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.
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.
A low-budget Marathi film tackling farmer suicides has become a box office sensation, earning Rs 40 crore in just nine days. The indie production's success shows audiences are hungry for meaningful regional cinema.
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.
Australia's National Film and Sound Archive has brought 1960s immigration films back to life in stunning 4K, offering a nostalgic glimpse into regional towns that once welcomed migrants from around the world. The restored Life in Australia series now lets modern viewers experience the hopeful vision that drew thousands to start new lives Down Under.
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