formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Hungary’s National Film Institute has paused new long-term financial commitments amid the government transition, as the future of its leadership remains uncertain despite continued growth in the country’s booming film industry. Source: https://www.hungarianconservative.com/articles/culture_society/hungary-film-institute-leadership-transition/
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Tin Castle’ head to the Croisette in a modest year for UK and Irish filmmakers. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/how-are-the-uk-and-ireland-indie-film-sectors-represented-at-cannes-2026/5215725.article
More than 1,000 film and TV stars and creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Thompson and Javier Bardem, issued an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Source: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/block-the-merger-thousands-of-industry-professionals-speak-out-against-paramount-warner-de
Spanish cinema is flourishing, thanks in large part to a dynamic film industry bolstered by strong national and regional support, a rich and expansive creative talent and diverse natural, cultural and urban landscapes. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/spain-sirat-decorado-goya-goes-to-new-spanish-films-1236719645/
“If it takes a village to raise a child, it took Europe to make this movie… Political will is needed for a film industry to succeed…” Source: https://www.euractiv.com/news/european-film-industry-is-a-soft-power-worth-subsidising-says-oscar-winning-producer/
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is honored to announce that on Friday, May 15, its Littleton location will be renamed The Pam Grier Cinema, a salute to the legendary performer and East High School graduate’s lasting impact on film, culture, and generations … Continued