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Encounters Film Festival Diary: Episode Three
by Daniel Hooper
Animation, mini masterpieces and the award winners.
Encounters Film Festival: Episode Two
by Daniel Hooper
Our diarist gets a lesson in fundraising and checks out the latest from the Digital Generation and takes a filmmaker's journey.
Encounters Film Festival: Episode One
by Daniel Hooper
Our diarist checks out the Cartoon d'Or, a Russian showcase and the Best of British.
Troma Time
by Daniel Hooper
Maverick B-movie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman talks about his latest film, Poultrygeist, and his mission with Troma films.
Roll out the red carpet
by Daniel Hooper
What's it like to attend a film promotion event?
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Inviting curiosity Ildikó Enyedi on the value of science, perception, discovery and Silent Friend

Streaming Spotlight: the rites of Spring We shine our Beltane spotlight on films in which the old ways linger

Fighting fit for a debut feature Valéry Carnoy talks toxic masculinity, memory, confidence and Belgian 'soft-power'

Collective power We look ahead at the programme of this year's Folk Film Gathering

Writing hidden messages Arnaud Desplechin on guilt, melodrama, feeling haunted, and Two Pianos

Clever crafting with Idiots Chris Barfoot on his six-camera set up and three-day shoot of his debut feature

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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest from the spring events:


Cannes 16 titles added to line-up


Cannes Carla Simón heads short film jury


Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection


Cannes Payal Kapadia heads Critics' Week jury