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Margate Film Festival starts hybrid edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2021
Online film access begins November 1
Bad Luck Banging Or Loony Porn wins top award at Golden Arch
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Oct 2021
Radu Jude's film honoured at Eurasian film awards
Court records: Alec Baldwin told prop gun was safe before fatal shooting
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Oct 2021
Star says his 'heart is broken' after 'tragic accident'
Alec Baldwin fired prop gun that killed DoP on set, authorities say
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Oct 2021
Director also injured in incident on Rust shoot
French Film Festival UK announces dates
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2021
Event will run in cinemas and online
Sundance names new CEO
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Sep 2021
Joana Vicente moves from TIFF
Sundance announces further details of 2022 edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Sep 2021
Festival plans satellite cinemas across US
Blue Moon wins Golden Shell
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Sep 2021
San Sebastian announces winners
Calvert Journal Film Festival announces titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2021
35 films to screen online this October
Top award for Happening in Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Sep 2021
Abortion drama takes Golden Lion
The Road Dance wins Audience Award at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Aug 2021
Scots island melodrama proves favourite
Karlovy Vary announces prizes
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Aug 2021
As Far As I Can Walk takes top honour
Cult film Shelf Life available to stream worldwide
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Aug 2021
Paul Bartel's 'lost' film screening with new cast Q&A
Marion Cotillard to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Aug 2021
Career achievement gong for French star
EIFF New Visions winners announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Aug 2021
Soothe, Fart Car and Lussevaka selected
Hogg, Noé and Jude to compete in San Sebastian side-bar
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Aug 2021
Zabaltegi-Tabakalera titles announced
Nomadland receives FIPRESCI Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2021
International critics name Zhao's film best of the year
San Sebastian issues Depp statement
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Aug 2021
Festival defends Donostia Award after backlash
Johnny Depp to receive Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2021
Controversial star will be honoured at San Sebastian
San Sebastian announces Horizontes Latinos titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Aug 2021
10 films compete for prize
San Sebastian announces New Directors titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2021
13 films vie for prize
EIFF announces full line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2021
31 features and 73 shorts in 74th edition
EIFF announces Fest in the City line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jul 2021
Free screenings include family films and classics
Pig to open EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Jul 2021
Nic Cage stars in truffle hunter drama
San Sebastian announces first competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2021
Davies, Hadzihalilovic and Simon among established names
Here Today to close EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jul 2021
Billy Crystal comedy will wrap 74th edition
Gaza Mon Amour takes top prize in the Critics Awards for Arab Films
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jul 2021
Romantic drama's Abbass named best actress
Film Fest on the Forth titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Jul 2021
Tickets free for Edinburgh Festival outdoor screenings weekend
Sundance London adds films
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2021
Phyllida Lloyd masterclass also announced
CMI appoints new creative director
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2021
Kristy Matheson to take on lead role for EIFF and Filmhouse Cinemas
Tribeca announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jun 2021
The Novice and Ascension top awards
DCA announces Dundead Summer Camp titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jun 2021
Horror weekend runs in July
Teaser Screenings for London Korean Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jun 2021
Trio of films shown outside London ahead of autumn event
Sheffield DocFest announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jun 2021
Nũhũ Yãg Mũ Yõg Hãm: This Land Is Our Land! and Ali and His Miracle Sheep take prizes
Gaza Mon Amour leads Critics Awards for Arab films nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jun 2021
200 Meters also makes strong showing in shortlist
Jackson receives honorary BIFA
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 May 2021
Women in Love star recognised for outstanding career
DocFest announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2021
55 world premieres included in Sheffield festival's line-up
Sundance London returns
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 May 2021
Sixth edition will open with Sparks documentary
The Last Shelter wins top prize at CPH:DOX
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 May 2021
Our Memory Belongs to Us also praised
Olympia Dukakis dies at 89
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 May 2021
Oscar winner passes away after 'months of failing health'
BAFTA suspends Noel Clarke
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Apr 2021
Move comes after harassment allegations
Faya Dayi triumphs at Visions du Réel
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Apr 2021
Jessica Beshir's Ethiopia documentary also takes critics prize
Doc/Fest announces opening and closing films
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Apr 2021
Summer Of Soul (Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised to kick-off edition
HOME plans season about act of filmmaking
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Apr 2021
Showcase to coincide with easing of Covid restrictions
In The Heights to open Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Apr 2021
New York festival to welcome Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical
Nomadland named best by BAFTA
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Apr 2021
Chloé Zhao's drama takes four awards
Vilnius invites audience to check-in and check out movies
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Mar 2021
Festival partners with city's hotels
Yaphet Kotto dies at 81
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Mar 2021
Wife Tessie pays tribute to 'real hero' star of Alien and Live And Let Die
Glasgow Short Film Festival announces full programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Mar 2021
2021 addition will be entirely online
French Film Festival at home offers new programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Mar 2021
Online screenings include Mama Weed
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