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#cannes-2025
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

Cannes 2025: It Was Just an Accident, Alpha | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's return to Cannes led to an unforgettable pre-film standing ovation, emphasizing the power of courage in filmmaking.
fromRoger Ebert
6 days ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: The Plague, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, Amrum | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

Cannes 2025: It Was Just an Accident, Alpha | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's return to Cannes led to an unforgettable pre-film standing ovation, emphasizing the power of courage in filmmaking.
Film
fromtime.com
6 hours ago

The 12 Best Movies of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2025 highlighted an exceptional lineup of films that are set to influence Oscar conversations and showcase the power of cinema.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
6 days ago

Cannes 2025: The Plague, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, Amrum | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes 2025 features films addressing violence against women and children's struggles, highlighting universal themes of bullying and empathy.
#cannes
fromRoger Ebert
2 days ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Renoir, Sons of the Neon Night, Orwell: 2+2=5 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 days ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Renoir, Sons of the Neon Night, Orwell: 2+2=5 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

#san-francisco
Independent films
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

'Don't tell me who I am': S.F. artists draw inspiration from Anais Nin

Anaïs Nin is being celebrated in San Francisco through two projects, emphasizing her relevance in contemporary discussions on women's liberation.
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Frameline 2025 to Showcase 'Jimpa,' 'Twinless,' and More LGBTQ+ Features

Frameline, the world's largest queer film festival, will showcase 150 films in its 49th installment from June 18 to 28, 2025.
from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFFilm Fest taps local topics with forest fires, gig workers, and an ode to the Roxie - 48 hills

Independent films
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

'Don't tell me who I am': S.F. artists draw inspiration from Anais Nin

Anaïs Nin is being celebrated in San Francisco through two projects, emphasizing her relevance in contemporary discussions on women's liberation.
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Frameline 2025 to Showcase 'Jimpa,' 'Twinless,' and More LGBTQ+ Features

Frameline, the world's largest queer film festival, will showcase 150 films in its 49th installment from June 18 to 28, 2025.
from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFFilm Fest taps local topics with forest fires, gig workers, and an ode to the Roxie - 48 hills

#cannes-2023
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Falling palm trees and a faltering Palme d'Or director: how Cannes 2025 went and who will win

Cannes 2023 featured exceptional films exploring political themes, but also highlighted notable failures in storytelling, underscoring the festival's unpredictable nature.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Jordan Peele's Personal, Never-Before-Seen 35mm Print of 'Us' to Screen at Film at Lincoln Center Festival

Film at Lincoln Center honors Jordan Peele's film 'Us' with a curated festival featuring thematic screenings and a newly published annotated screenplay.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

There is no cure for grief': Tim Roth on losing his son after making a film about bereavement

Tim Roth expresses newfound love for acting, navigating personal grief while directing his debut film, Poison, which parallels his recent loss.
#cinema
Independent films
fromKqed
1 week ago

Fill Your Summer With the Flickering Light of Film

Frameline's 50th edition highlights urgent LGBTQ+ issues through powerful narratives and is essential viewing amidst current societal challenges.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

New Directors/New Films 2025 to Spotlight 'Familiar Touch' and 'Lurker' - See the Full Lineup

This year's New Directors/New Films festival highlights emerging filmmakers and their responses to global challenges in a resilient cinematic space.
SF LGBT
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

The UK's Largest Queer Film Festival Is Back for 2025

BFI Flare 2025 features 130 LGBTQIA+ films and diverse interactive events.
The festival highlights love, identity, and political themes in its program sections.
Tickets will be available for various audiences from late February.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Tribeca Shorts to Debut Kid Cudi's 'Neverland' from Ti West and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw - See the Lineup

The 2025 Tribeca Festival features an extensive short films lineup, spotlighting collaborations and entries from diverse filmmakers.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 week ago

Fill Your Summer With the Flickering Light of Film

Frameline's 50th edition highlights urgent LGBTQ+ issues through powerful narratives and is essential viewing amidst current societal challenges.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

New Directors/New Films 2025 to Spotlight 'Familiar Touch' and 'Lurker' - See the Full Lineup

This year's New Directors/New Films festival highlights emerging filmmakers and their responses to global challenges in a resilient cinematic space.
SF LGBT
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

The UK's Largest Queer Film Festival Is Back for 2025

BFI Flare 2025 features 130 LGBTQIA+ films and diverse interactive events.
The festival highlights love, identity, and political themes in its program sections.
Tickets will be available for various audiences from late February.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Tribeca Shorts to Debut Kid Cudi's 'Neverland' from Ti West and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw - See the Lineup

The 2025 Tribeca Festival features an extensive short films lineup, spotlighting collaborations and entries from diverse filmmakers.
#horror
fromDeadline
1 week ago
Independent films

Tribeca Title 'Dog of God' Acquired For France As Media Move Launches Sales - Cannes Market

fromDeadline
1 week ago
Independent films

Tribeca Title 'Dog of God' Acquired For France As Media Move Launches Sales - Cannes Market

#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

NewFest Pride 2025 to Host New York Premiere of Sundance Winner 'Plainclothes'

NewFest Pride 2025 celebrates LGBTQ+ narratives through diverse films, fostering community amid challenging times.
NYC LGBT
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

NewFest Pride 2025 to Host New York Premiere of Sundance Winner 'Plainclothes'

NewFest Pride 2025 celebrates LGBTQ+ narratives through diverse films, fostering community amid challenging times.
Film
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Video. Cruise steals spotlight at Cannes with latest Mission: Impossible

The film is this year's largest Hollywood production featured at the festival.
Tom Cruise remains a beloved figure at the festival, having received an honorary Palme d'Or.
#documentary
Independent films
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'They did everything in their power to stop us' - New film sheds light on how an Irish syndicate 'beat the lotto' in 1992

An Irish syndicate revolutionized national lottery operations in 1992 by attempting to guarantee a Lotto jackpot win using mathematical strategies.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

2025 New York International Children's Film Festival

The 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival prominently features female protagonists, emphasizing girl empowerment through diverse storytelling.
NYC music
fromUltimate Classic Rock
1 month ago

Metallica, Billy Joel and More at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival 2023 features numerous rock-related films, opening with Billy Joel's documentary and including performances from notable artists.
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago
Independent films

Doc10 Launches 10th Anniversary Edition with Some of the Best Non-Fiction Films of 2025 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Independent films
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'They did everything in their power to stop us' - New film sheds light on how an Irish syndicate 'beat the lotto' in 1992

An Irish syndicate revolutionized national lottery operations in 1992 by attempting to guarantee a Lotto jackpot win using mathematical strategies.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

2025 New York International Children's Film Festival

The 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival prominently features female protagonists, emphasizing girl empowerment through diverse storytelling.
NYC music
fromUltimate Classic Rock
1 month ago

Metallica, Billy Joel and More at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival 2023 features numerous rock-related films, opening with Billy Joel's documentary and including performances from notable artists.
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago
Independent films

Doc10 Launches 10th Anniversary Edition with Some of the Best Non-Fiction Films of 2025 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

#independent-film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup with 'Four Mothers,' 'Sorry, Baby,' and More

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

'Limonov: The Ballad' to Make U.S. Premiere During New Jersey's Lighthouse International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup with 'Four Mothers,' 'Sorry, Baby,' and More

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Film

'Limonov: The Ballad' to Make U.S. Premiere During New Jersey's Lighthouse International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

#awards
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Ari Aster to Receive the Coveted Filmmaker on the Edge Award at 2025 Provincetown International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Ari Aster to Receive the Coveted Filmmaker on the Edge Award at 2025 Provincetown International Film Festival: Get the Full Lineup

#technology
NYC startup
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans at SXSW Disney panel, teases Stark Flight Lab Disney attraction

Robert Downey Jr. surprises SXSW attendees, discussing future collaborations with Disney Imagineering on the Stark Flight Lab attraction.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival

The event challenges attendees to distinguish between films made by AI and humans while exploring technological innovation in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
NYC startup
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans at SXSW Disney panel, teases Stark Flight Lab Disney attraction

Robert Downey Jr. surprises SXSW attendees, discussing future collaborations with Disney Imagineering on the Stark Flight Lab attraction.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival

The event challenges attendees to distinguish between films made by AI and humans while exploring technological innovation in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
#education
NYC parents
fromastoriapost.com
3 weeks ago

NYC Public School Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers at Museum of the Moving Image

The NYC Public School Film Festival provides students a platform to connect with film industry opportunities.
NYC parents
fromastoriapost.com
3 weeks ago

NYC Public School Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers at Museum of the Moving Image

The NYC Public School Film Festival provides students a platform to connect with film industry opportunities.
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago

Chaz Ebert Says ILLUMINATE Film Festival Will Help Light The Way | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

Chaz Ebert stated, "It's a true privilege to be part of the ILLUMINATE Film Festival's micro-short film contest, celebrating the Oneness of Humanity."
Mental health
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

Legendary US film studio A24 is taking over the Prince Charles Cinema next month

Tickets for the A24 mini festival at Prince Charles Cinema are priced at £10, showcasing some of the most celebrated cult films of recent years.
Independent films
#ebertfest
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago
Independent films

Ebertfest 2025 Announces Full Schedule, With Guests Including Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Seidelman, Rosanna Arquette, and More | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

#queer-cinema
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Lisa Cholodenko's '90s Lesbian Drama 'High Art' Will Premiere Its 4K Restoration at NewFest's Queering the Canon

NewFest's 'Queering the Canon' series returns in 2025, focusing on themes of romance and obsession.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

Oakland Is the Heartbeat of LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's Cinematic Universe

LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's film 'Budget Paradise' explores the challenges of a Black nonbinary artist in a gentrifying Oakland, emphasizing the quest for creative freedom.
SF LGBT
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Lisa Cholodenko's '90s Lesbian Drama 'High Art' Will Premiere Its 4K Restoration at NewFest's Queering the Canon

NewFest's 'Queering the Canon' series returns in 2025, focusing on themes of romance and obsession.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

Oakland Is the Heartbeat of LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's Cinematic Universe

LaTajh Simmons-Weaver's film 'Budget Paradise' explores the challenges of a Black nonbinary artist in a gentrifying Oakland, emphasizing the quest for creative freedom.
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

Asian American film gets the spotlight at SF's CAAMFest.

The Japantown cinema holds significant cultural value for Asian American film, thus, CAAMFest's return there is a crucial event, celebrating the community's narratives.
SF parents
#movies
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Dreams,' Film About Teen Infatuation, Takes Top Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

Dreams (Sex Love) won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its sensitive portrayal of contemporary relationships.
The film emphasizes the importance of writing and reading in broadening one's perspectives.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Film

Captain America: Brave New World, Companion, The Room Next Door on Netflix, and every movie new to streaming this weekend

Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Dreams,' Film About Teen Infatuation, Takes Top Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

Dreams (Sex Love) won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its sensitive portrayal of contemporary relationships.
The film emphasizes the importance of writing and reading in broadening one's perspectives.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Film

Captain America: Brave New World, Companion, The Room Next Door on Netflix, and every movie new to streaming this weekend

San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Kintsukuroi, 2024 by Kerwin Berk, Film Screening

Kintsukuroi highlights the devastating impact of Executive Order 9066 on Japanese Americans during WWII, reflecting their struggle and resilience.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 18-20

The acclaimed filmmaker and East Bay native this week drops what may be his best, and most personal, movie yet, 'Sinners.' And the award-winning director told us all about it.
East Bay food
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Queer Films Galore at This Year's SF International Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco International Film Festival features a diverse lineup of over 150 films, including significant LGBTQ representation.
#community-events
from48 hills
1 month ago

Unnamed Footage Festival leans into low-budget, shaky-cam community - 48 hills

This year's festival boasted the highest-attended film in the entire history of UFF. That was thanks to Robbie Smith's I Don't Like It Here, whose popularity had little to do with any apparent tendrils reached out to the other side of horror fandom and more to do with the fact that everyone involved in its making had been involved in UFF in some way.
Independent films
fromCN Traveller
3 years ago

The best things to do with kids over Easter in London and the UK 2025

Bug-themed daily workshops at Liverpool's Tate gallery invite children to explore creativity, inspired by art, while Leeds Young Film Festival offers a film haven for ages 7+, featuring classics and innovative shorts.
Arts
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

John McTiernan, director of Die Hard': My movies were quite patriotic, but being in prison changed my attitude'

John McTiernan, influential director, is planning a return to filmmaking after a long hiatus, expressing caution about discussing projects until they're confirmed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A beloved figure': Welsh village ready for tourists as Richard Burton biopic opens

We're expecting quite a rush. Richard Burton is such a beloved figure here and across the world.
UK news
#cinequest
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Cinequest 2025: 17 films at beloved San Jose fest you need to see

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival showcases 238 films, emphasizing new voices and premieres, supporting a vibrant film community in Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Cinequest 2025: 17 films at beloved San Jose fest you need to see

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival showcases 238 films, emphasizing new voices and premieres, supporting a vibrant film community in Silicon Valley.
#sxsw
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Fantasy Life, Brother Verses Brother | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" is a standout quirky comedy at SXSW, celebrated for its originality and charm.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Forge, Slanted, The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

SXSW showcases films interconnected by themes of identity, codependency, and subverted genre expectations, particularly among Asian-American protagonists.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

What's at SXSW? Unicorns, Threesomes, and Another Simple Favor

SXSW celebrates both major films and independent projects, cementing its role in the Hollywood calendar.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Fantasy Life, Brother Verses Brother | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" is a standout quirky comedy at SXSW, celebrated for its originality and charm.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Forge, Slanted, The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

SXSW showcases films interconnected by themes of identity, codependency, and subverted genre expectations, particularly among Asian-American protagonists.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

What's at SXSW? Unicorns, Threesomes, and Another Simple Favor

SXSW celebrates both major films and independent projects, cementing its role in the Hollywood calendar.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Can't Be at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival? Here's the Next Best Thing

Ride your mountain bike—somewhere, anywhere, just ride.
Bicycling
#international-cinema
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Overlook 2025 Announces Retro Program with Flying Lotus and Opening Night Screening of 'Drop'

The Overlook Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in New Orleans, showcasing new and veteran horror films from April 3 to 6.
#berlinale
Berlin
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis

The Berlinale reflects cultural resilience during global crises, emphasizing the power of cinema in addressing political issues.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Berlin film festival 2025 roundup a new boss, a flawless fairytale and Ethan Hawke's finest hour

Berlinale 2025 navigates political tension and a hostile climate to promote its traditional values against the rise of the far right.
Berlin
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis

The Berlinale reflects cultural resilience during global crises, emphasizing the power of cinema in addressing political issues.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Berlin film festival 2025 roundup a new boss, a flawless fairytale and Ethan Hawke's finest hour

Berlinale 2025 navigates political tension and a hostile climate to promote its traditional values against the rise of the far right.
#golden-bear
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Berlinale: Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Golden Bear DW 02/22/2025

The film "Dreams (Sex Love)" won the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival for its authentic portrayal of love through strong female characters.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Berlinale's Golden Bear DW 02/22/2025

'Dreams (Sex Love)' won the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlinale, praised for its exploration of love through strong female characters.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Berlinale: Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Golden Bear DW 02/22/2025

The film "Dreams (Sex Love)" won the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival for its authentic portrayal of love through strong female characters.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Berlinale's Golden Bear DW 02/22/2025

'Dreams (Sex Love)' won the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlinale, praised for its exploration of love through strong female characters.
DC food
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

The 29 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

D.C. is vibrant this weekend with various events including cycling championships, a film festival, and local brewery tastings.
SF LGBT
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

The UK's largest queer film festival has just announced its programme for 2025

The BFI Flare festival celebrates LGBTQIA+ cinema with over 130 films and a variety of engaging events in its 39th edition.
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