formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Vanja Kaludjercic and Clare Stewart also discuss initiatives for displaced filmmakers, pushing the envelope, and why it’s all about “passion and love for cinema in so many different shapes and forms.” Source: Rotterdam IFFR 2026 Preview: Films, Cinema, Politics, Africa, … Continued
Brazil’s cinematic renaissance can be attributed to cultural investment, international collaboration, and a country coming to terms with its authoritarian past. Source: Brazilian cinema strikes gold, confronting harrowed past while captivating audiences worldwide – France 24
The steadily increasing international outlook of the US Academy Awards has been confirmed once again. Source: Seven Oscar nominations talking points: voters love international, Warner Bros soars and ‘Wicked 2’ sinks | Features | Screen
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror “Sinners” leading the charge. Racking up a record 16 nominations in various categories, “Sinners” is followed by Paul … Continued
Where’s the work? Film and TV production data over the past three years shows a sharp decline in projects filming in the city, even as officials recognize the urgency to keep the entertainment industry. Source: Los Angeles’ Hold on Hollywood … Continued
This curated group of films from the Middle East, spread across several Berlinale sections, shows how cinema can be urgent, playful, reflective, and deeply human all at once. Each film brings its own rhythm and perspective, but all of them … Continued