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Stars to come out in force for Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 Apr 2016
Spielberg, Almodovar, Penn, Loach, and Verhoeven head line-up.
Loch Ness Monster found
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Apr 2016
Long lost film prop gives searchers a thrill.
Face of Cannes Critics’ Week
by Richard Mowe - 31 Mar 2016
Jessica Chastain chosen as poster girl.
Allen again takes Cannes opening honours
by Richard Mowe - 29 Mar 2016
Director is in line for a stellar splash with Cafe Society.
Vaxxed axed from Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Mar 2016
Festival pulls controversial anti-vaccination documentary from line-up.
De Niro defends screening of anti-vaccination documentary at Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Mar 2016
Festival co-founder issues statement over Andrew Wakefield film.
Tribeca Film Festival announces Tribeca Talks: Directors Series
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 22 Mar 2016
Jodie Foster, JJ Abrams and Alfonso Cuarón are among the participants.
A Short Guide To Re-Entry wins the double at the GSFF
by Andrew Robertson - 21 Mar 2016
Attendees celebrate a "very non-boring festival".
GSFF shocker
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Mar 2016
Viewers faint watching 'visceral' short film.
Spielberg’s Giant finds a berth in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 18 Mar 2016
Clooney, Allen, Roberts, Foster, Crowe and Gosling look set for the Croisette.
Money Monster to screen at Cannes
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Mar 2016
George Clooney and Julia Roberts film confirmed for the Croisette.
New company puts women first
by Richard Mowe - 05 Mar 2016
Binoche and Chastain lead the way.
Tribeca announces competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Mar 2016
World and US narratives to be split for the first time
George Kennedy dies at 91
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Feb 2016
Grandson pays tribute to star of Cool Hand Luke and Naked Gun.
Spotlight takes the top spot
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Feb 2016
The Revenant and Mad Max:Fury Road share the Oscar glory.
Mustang wins Glasgow Film Festival Audience Award
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Feb 2016
Festival celebrates record admissions.
Spotlight shines at the Independent Spirit Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Feb 2016
Winners show the diversity of talent the Oscars are missing.
Mustang on a roll at the Césars
by Richard Mowe - 26 Feb 2016
Diversity name of the game in French awards.
San Sebastian announces new prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Feb 2016
Zabaltegii Tabakalera Award will carry €20k purse.
The First Monday In May to open Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Feb 2016
Fashion documentary to launch 15th edition.
Turkish festival screens films online for free
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2016
Festival Scope hosts selection from !f Istanbul.
Fuocoammare wins Golden Bear
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Feb 2016
Italian refugee documentary takes top prize in Berlin
Glasgow Film Festival opens
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Feb 2016
Hail Caesar! hits six screens.
New York Rendez-Vous with French Cinema special events
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 17 Feb 2016
Isabelle Huppert, Julie Delpy and more to give free talks.
EIFF to focus on Finland
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Feb 2016
Festival also announces new Works in Progress section.
Glasgow Youth Film Festival a sell-out success
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Feb 2016
Festival closes with Edward Scissorhands extravaganza.
The Revenant basks in BAFTA glory
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Feb 2016
Iñárritu's opus triumphs on a disappointing night for Carol.
Hippfest 2016 to open with Soviet classic Earth
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Feb 2016
Full silent film festival programme revealed.
Truman triumphs at Goyas
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Feb 2016
Cesc Gay's comedy drama wins five awards.
Antichrist banned in France
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Feb 2016
Court overrules Classification Commission.
The Assassin dominates Asian Film Award nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Feb 2016
Port Of Call makes a splash for newcomer Jessie Li.
EIFF to present ET with live orchestral score
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Feb 2016
Festival joins forces with RSNO for UK premiere.
Human Rights Watch announces London titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Feb 2016
Campaigning festival celebrates 20th year.
Pope Francis to make film debut
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Feb 2016
Pontiff will play himself in Beyond The Sun.
Mad Max director to be Cannes President
by Richard Mowe - 02 Feb 2016
Miller heads jury for 69th edition.
Funds sought for Scottish Moving Image Archive
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Feb 2016
Martin Scorsese, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming and more back campaign.
Birth Of A Nation and Sonita big winners at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Feb 2016
Weiner and Sand Storm complete top prizes.
Danfung Dennis introduces 360 degree film experience
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 31 Jan 2016
Condition One Virtual Reality is exhibited at Sundance.
Spotlight takes top prize at SAG awards
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Jan 2016
Idris Elba wins the double for acting.
Jacques Rivette dies
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Jan 2016
Farewell to a hero of the French New Wave.
National Library of Scotland film site relaunched
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jan 2016
Scotland on Screen has been upgraded.
The hundred years war?
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Jan 2016
Star Wars won't stop at three trilogies, says Disney.
Nominations for French Oscars announced
by Richard Mowe - 27 Jan 2016
Depardieu, Huppert and Deneuve in contention for Césars.
A big win for The Big Short
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Jan 2016
Amy also praised at Producers Guild of America Awards.
Film-makers put first foot forward
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jan 2016
Lanners and Lindon appear at Festival to celebrate new directors.
Sundance 2016: Opening press conference
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Jan 2016
Cooper, Putnam and Redford happy to talk about diversity, audiences but not politics.
2016 Glasgow Film Festival launched
by Luke Shaw - 20 Jan 2016
173 films and over 300 events scheduled.
Jamie Foxx saves man from burning truck
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jan 2016
"No heroes, just happy fathers," says Oscar-winning star.
Fan power too much for Iron Man
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jan 2016
Would-be superhero thwarted in Aberdeen robbery attempt.
Yves Montmayeur to explore feminism in Asian pop culture
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 20 Jan 2016
1000 Eyes Of Dr Maddin to screen in Göteborg.
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