Scots-based director among prize winners in Aguilar
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Dec 2025
Theo Panagopoulos' The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing honoured
California Schemin' to close GFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Dec 2025
James McAvoy's debut follows aspiring rap duo Silibil N’ Brains
Sinners on fire as Critics Choice nominations are announced
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Dec 2025
One Battle After Another, Frankenstein and Hamnet also look good
Peter Hujar's Day leads Independent Spirit nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Dec 2025
Full list of film contenders revealed
One Battle After Another takes top Gotham prize
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Dec 2025
It Was Just An Accident wins on the numbers
Pillon rides high at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Dec 2025
Harry Lighton's BDSM romantic drama wins four awards
Udo Kier dies at 81
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Nov 2025
German star leaves a remarkable legacy of work
Great night for The Good Daughter in Tallinn
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Nov 2025
Spanish drama wins Grand Prix and actress accolades
Michelle Yeoh to receive Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Nov 2025
Berlin will honour star 'whose work defies boundaries'
Cotton Queen crowned in Thessaloniki
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Nov 2025
Sudanese drama wins Golden Alexander
My Father's Shadow leads BIFA race
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Nov 2025
Pillion and I Swear also among the front runners
Diane Ladd dies at 89
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2025
Laura Dern leads tributes to her mother
'Trust is the key word'
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Nov 2025
Thessaloniki guest of honour Isabelle Huppert on working relationships and her career
Gotham nominations kick off awards season
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Nov 2025
One Battle After Another takes the lead
Peter Watkins dies at 90
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Nov 2025
Family pay tribute to 'incisive, inventive' pioneer
Evolution Mallorca honours Julio Medem
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Oct 2025
Time We Lost takes top prize as festival draws to a close
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Oct 2025
Event to open with Yalla Parkour
French Film Festival UK line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Oct 2025
Ozon, Klapisch, Ducournau and Linklater among big names screening at 33rd edition
Buscemi honoured by Mallorca Evolution
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Oct 2025
Cinematographer Papamichael and rising star Garcia-Jonsson also celebrated
Fucktoys takes top Newfest award
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Oct 2025
Multiple mentions for She's The He and Rainbow Girls
They Will Be Dust to open Tallinn Black Nights
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Oct 2025
Choice part of PÖFF29's Catalan Focus
Martel's Landmarks takes top prize at LFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Oct 2025
One Woman One Bra and The Travelers also among winners
Tallinn announces doc programmes
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Oct 2025
Baltic documentaries have dedicated competition for the first time
Diane Keaton dies at 79
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Oct 2025
Tributes paid to actor, producer, writer and fashion icon.
Tallinn announces 29th edition competition line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Oct 2025
UK's Think Of England among world premieres
Black Nights announces debut feature line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2025
Samuel Abrahams' Lady among competition
Dragonfly takes top prize at Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 05 Oct 2025
Daisy-May Hudson named Talent of Tomorrow for debut fiction feature Lollipop
Isabelle Huppert to be Thessaloniki guest of honour
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Oct 2025
Star to hold masterclass as festival showcases 15 of her films
Fears for detained filmmaker Barbara Gomes Marques
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Sep 2025
Husband claims director has been denied medical care
Sundays snags San Sebastian Golden Shell
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Sep 2025
Joachim Lafosse drama & Voice Of Hiind Rajab among winners
Jennifer Lawrence on Gaza: It's no less than a genocide
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Sep 2025
Oscar winner speaks out before receiving Donostia Award
Final exit for a screen diva
by Richard Mowe - 24 Sep 2025
Claudia Cardinale, the dreamer, dies at the age of 87
Hamnet wins Toronto audience award
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Sep 2025
Forastera takes FIPRECI prize
Father Mother Sister Brother to be NYFF Centerpiece
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 07 Sep 2025
Festival extends Jim Jarmusch connection
Jarmusch takes top prize in Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Sep 2025
Kaouther Ben Hania and Safdie also among winners
Inside Amir takes top prize at Venice Days
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Sep 2025
Tehran drama wins, while Bearcave also celebrated
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is NYFF Spotlight Gala selection
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 Sep 2025
Director praises musician's influence on storytelling
London Film Festival announces programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Sep 2025
Films include six world premieres plus lates from Chloé Zhao and Bradley Cooper
Kristin to reign supreme over Dinard
by Richard Mowe - 02 Sep 2025
Franco-British star delivers family saga directorial debut
Farewell to Graham Greene
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Sep 2025
Actor who broke boundaries dies at 73
Is This Thing On? to close 63rd New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 01 Sep 2025
Film a 'delightful third feature' says Dennis Lim
San Sebastian announces opening and closing films
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Sep 2025
Jennifer Lawrence to be honoured at festival
After The Hunt to open 63rd New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 31 Aug 2025
Selection "a tremendous responsibility and honour" says Luca Guadagnino
RaMell Ross designs 63rd NYFF poster
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 29 Aug 2025
Festival acts as "an expression of our times," says filmmaker
Watch short films from Venice for free
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Aug 2025
Festival Scope Sala Web returns with 13 world premieres
San Sebastian Pearls announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Aug 2025
Glossy section includes Cannes' Palme d'Or winner
Mortician wins top prize at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Aug 2025
iPhone shot drama takes home £50k
Terence Stamp dies aged 87
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Aug 2025
Acclaimed actor enjoyed his dream career
Eva’s journey.. from Edinburgh attic to centre stage
by Richard Mowe - 15 Aug 2025
EIFF's opening star on rite of passage and feeling the warmth
Flush takes Fantasia audience award
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Aug 2025
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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest from the spring events:

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