Directors Guild Awards 2026 Winners list: One Battle After Another
Other winners include “The Pitt,” “The Studio,” “Dying for Sex” and “2000 Meters to Andriivka” Source: Directors Guild Awards 2026 Winners list: One Battle After Another
IFFR 2026 Rotterdam Film Festival Award Winners: Variations on a Theme
The FIPRESCI Award went to ‘Supporting Role’ and the NETPAC Award to ‘i grew an inch when my father died,’ while ‘Ah Girl’ and ‘La belle année’ were also honored. Source: IFFR 2026 Rotterdam Film Festival Award Winners: Variations on a … Continued
‘People keep reinventing the same damn movie’: cinematographer Roger Deakins on 50 years behind the camera and his fears for film’s future
This master craftsman’s work has lit up everything from Bond to Blade Runner 2049. But as he publishes his memoir, why does he believe the artform he made his name in is in such decline? Source: ‘People keep reinventing the … Continued
Darren Aronofsky’s ‘On This Day… 1776’ Demonstrates That High-End AI Slop Is Still AI Slop
Produced using technology from Google’s DeepMind, the YouTube short-form series does more to highlight the obvious limitations of AI filmmaking than its theoretical benefits. Source: Critic’s Notebook: Darren Aronofsky’s AI YouTube Series
First Films Fest day 2: From anime culture to VFX mastery, a celebration of evolving storytelling
Day two of the First Films Fest built on the energy of the opening day, shifting focus towards deeper industry conversations and extended screenings. Sessions across the IDC Auditorium, Mini Theatre, and SOM Theatre explored evolving practices in animation, technology, … Continued
‘It Was Just An Accident’ kicks off 17th annual Middle Eastern Film Festival
The ASLC kicked off its 17th annual Middle Eastern Film Festival with Jaar Panahi’s Palme d’Or winning film. Source: ‘It Was Just An Accident’ kicks off 17th annual Middle Eastern Film Festival