formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The German Film Fest Madrid, now in its 28th edition, runs from 3 to 7 June and serves not only as a showcase for the German film industry, but also as a celebration of female filmmaking. Source: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/491908
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled the competition lineup for its Golden Goblet Awards, spanning five categories across fiction, documentary, animation, and short film. The festival runs June 12-21. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/shanghai-film-festival-golden-goblet-competition-selection-2026-1236762988/
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform indie film-making, claims the director. … Continued
Celebrated Saudi-born actress and writer Aixa Kay has said she feels very grateful after being honored at the Women in Cinema Gala, hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation alongside the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2643790/lifestyle
Through this 9th edition dedicated to cinema, Togolese cultural authorities aim to provide a platform for reflection among filmmakers, audiences, and festival participants. They seek to support the emergence of an authentic African film industry. Source: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-culture/1704-54787-lome-film-festival-showcases-african-stories-and-industry-ambitions
The Competition is packed with auteurs such as Almodovar, Farhadi and Kore-eda alongside Paweł Pawlikowski, Ira Sachs, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Laszlo Nemes and Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Several rising directors also made the cut and five female filmmakers are in Competition. There are … Continued