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French Film Festival teases programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Jun 2020
Streamlined edition to feature Costa-Gavras and Guédiguian
Antonin Baudry and Anousheh Ansari to speak in New York
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 Jun 2020
Confinement: From Underwater To Outer Space conversation free online
EIFF goes online
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jun 2020
Festival teams up with Curzon for EdFilmFest At Home
Deauville tribute for Kirk Douglas
by Richard Mowe - 10 Jun 2020
Vanessa Paradis to head jury for 46th edition
The Reckoning to open Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jun 2020
First tranche of films announced
Doc/Fest announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jun 2020
Festival also voices support for Black Lives Matter
Five to the fore in Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 04 Jun 2020
Cannes sidebar maintains support for filmmakers
Wes Anderson ensures Cannes show goes on
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2020
McQueen, Kawase, Ozon, Vinterberg, Maiwenn and Pixar in the selection
Cannes to reveal Official Selection
by Richard Mowe - 28 May 2020
Plans for festival imprint on approved titles for cinema release and festivals
Celine Danhier and Aliya Naumoff win New York competition
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 26 May 2020
Video highlights the importance of wearing a mask
We Are One titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 May 2020
Global online festival to screen more than 100 films
Cheltenham announces opening and closing films
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 May 2020
Lost Translations and White Riot to bookend online festival
Venice Film Festival expected to run as planned
by Jennie Kermode - 24 May 2020
Governor gives assurances as region emerges from lockdown
NYS filmmakers say "Wear a mask!"
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 23 May 2020
Blank City director Celine Danhier among finalists
Triskell Arts Cinema runs Tobe Hooper special
by Jennie Kermode - 19 May 2020
Rare chance to see director's early work
Lynn Shelton dies at 54
by Jennie Kermode - 17 May 2020
Friends and fans shocked by unexpected loss
Frears and Wright in virtual Paris filmfest
by Richard Mowe - 13 May 2020
Free event confirmed with Wittock’s Jumbo as opener
Melancholy for missing Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 11 May 2020
Festival director on how he plans help selected titles
Sebastião Salgado sends open letter to Jair Bolsonaro
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 May 2020
Filmmakers support call for protection for indigenous people
Fantasia 2020 to be held online
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Apr 2020
Festival adapts to social distancing
Tribeca announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Apr 2020
The Half Of It, Socks On Fire and The Hater among winners
93rd Oscars to admit streamed films
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Apr 2020
Rules will change for one year only
Karlovy Vary cancels but stays on screen
by Richard Mowe - 28 Apr 2020
Organisers announce touring highlights in Czech Republic and online presence
We Are One digital film event announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Apr 2020
YouTube to host 10-day event curated by film festivals across globe
Planet Of The Humans released free on YouTube
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 21 Apr 2020
Executive producer Michael Moore shows support for Earth Day
Venice sails on regardless
by Richard Mowe - 20 Apr 2020
Festival director rules out link with Cannes
Cannes market goes 'virtual'
by Richard Mowe - 17 Apr 2020
Online initiative launched to boost film sales during crisis
"He was both formidable and kind-hearted"
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 17 Apr 2020
Michael Mayer remembers Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy dies
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Apr 2020
Award-winning star of stage and screen was 81
Free Q&A with Clément Cogitore on Braguino
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 15 Apr 2020
Director will speak live on Zoom
Cannes considers more options
by Richard Mowe - 15 Apr 2020
Organisers seek new formula as parallel sections cancelled
Saturday Night Live pays tribute to Hal Willner
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 14 Apr 2020
Tom Hanks hosts from home
Macron scuppers Cannes plans
by Richard Mowe - 13 Apr 2020
President declares no festivals until mid-July at the earliest
Hal Willner dies in New York
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 10 Apr 2020
Film music producer had complications of Covid-19
Film society launches short contest
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Apr 2020
Festival of Solitude calls for entries
Cannes vetos digital option
by Richard Mowe - 07 Apr 2020
Festival director wants to preserve the big screen experience
Honor Blackman dies at 94
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Apr 2020
Stars and family pay tribute to 'absolute diamond'
Consensus mounts for final Cannes decision
by Richard Mowe - 03 Apr 2020
Riviera events cancelled en masse apart from film festival
San Sebastian and Zurich to hold industry markets
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Mar 2020
Announcement response to coronavirus canellations
Mark Blum dies from Covid-19 complications
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Mar 2020
Desperately Seeking Susan actor was 69
Cannes delays deadline for submissions
by Richard Mowe - 26 Mar 2020
Festival organisers at the ready for any new dates
Stuart Gordon dies at 72
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Mar 2020
Horror community mourns a legend
Curzon announces live Q&A series
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Mar 2020
Andrew Haigh, Whit Stillman and Celine Ciamma among those signing up for home cinema chats
Terrence McNally dies from complications of Covid-19
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Mar 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Michael Mayer pay tribute
FLC to remain closed as NYC declared 'major disaster area'
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 23 Mar 2020
Bacurau moves to Kino Marquee platform
Cannes waiting game continues
by Richard Mowe - 20 Mar 2020
Jury president Spike Lee keeps his options open after postponement
Cannes postponed
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Mar 2020
Festival expresses solidarity with those fighting coronavirus
Cannes Lions postponed
by Richard Mowe - 18 Mar 2020
Festival of creativity moves dates to October
Edinburgh Film Festival postponed
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Mar 2020
World's longest-continuously running film festival falls to coronavirus
Glasgow Short Film Festival to head online
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Mar 2020
Rescheduled August dates for virtual mini event
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