Oscars 2025: Kazakhstan Picks Bauryna Salu Best International Feature
Askhat Kuchinchirekov’s coming-of-age tale premiered at San Sebastian last year. Source: Oscars 2025: Kazakhstan Picks Bauryna Salu Best International Feature
Another 65 Format Lens was Born
Meet the EZANA BLACKWING7 large format lens. According to the manufacturer Tribe7, this lens was developed by filmmakers who are eager to shoot in medium format. Here’s a piece of glass for the upcoming Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65. Source: … Continued
First Bhutan International Film Festival to spotlight local talent alongside world cinema
The event in the heart of the Himalayas will feature masterclasses including UK producer Charles Steel. Source: First Bhutan International Film Festival to spotlight local talent alongside world cinema | Features | Screen
Iciar Bollain on Focusing Sexual Harassment Drama ‘I Am Nevenka’ on the Victim and Using Sounds of an Old Nokia Phone to Chilling Effect
Mireia Oriol plays Nevenka Fernández, the first woman in Spain to obtain a harassment conviction of a politician, portrayed by Urko Olazabal, long before #MeToo, but they couldn’t shoot in the original town. Source: San Sebastian: Iciar Bollain, ‘I Am … Continued
‘Art may be a pact with the devil’: the great Marlene Dumas on her darkly provocative art
She pours or even tosses paint on to a canvas – to see where it takes her. The results range from myths to massacres, bound heads to Satan. In a rare interview, the great artist reveals what drives her. Source: … Continued
Liliana Torres Talks ‘Mamífera’, Catalan Film in San Sebastian
The Barcelona native discusses representing Catalonia at the San Sebastian Film Festival and why Catalan film is thriving — especially for female filmmakers: “We are slowly reaching equality.” Source: Liliana Torres Talks ‘Mamífera’, Catalan Film in San Sebastian