Israeli director Nadav Lapid, angered by boycott calls, pulls out of Marseille festival

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Calls not to work with Israeli institutions “involved in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people”, which have been gathering thousands of signatures in Hollywood, have apparently crossed the Mediterranean.   Source: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/israeli-director-nadav-lapid-angered-by-boycott-calls-pulls-out-of-marseille-festival

‘It’s where the poetry is written in cinema language’: the female editors behind cinema’s masterpieces

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In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classics.   Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/18/the-female-editors-behind-cinema-biggest-film-directors

Greece Selected as the Country of Honor for the Next Edition of the Cannes Film Market

The Market said the distinction, whose activities will operate under the banner “Ride the Greek Wave,” would celebrate Greece’s “remarkable rise as one of Europe’s leading audiovisual hubs and recognizes its growing influence on the global film and audiovisual landscape.” … Continued