Cinemalaya opens 22nd year as gateway for new generation of filmmakers and film technology
Cinemalaya continues to be the gateway for new voices in Philippine cinema, while embracing the realities of evolving film technology. Source: ABS CBN
3 South Asian actors challenge Hong Kong cinema’s casting rules
Hong Kong’s film industry once dazzled the world, but it has never been especially inclusive. Today, South Asian actors – a Nepali movement artist, a Punjabi performer and a Sikh action enthusiast – are attempting to rewrite the city’s casting … Continued
Czech Association of Film Industry: New union to strengthen future of film production in Czechia
The Czech audiovisual sector has a new industry organization intended to bring together companies from across the country’s film production ecosystem under a single professional voice. The Association of Film Industry (UFP) was officially introduced during the 60th Karlovy Vary … Continued
Film Financiers & Producers Flock To Inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable In Cape Town
In a sign of the growing momentum around African cinema, the inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable (IFIR) gathered top film investors and financiers involved in the continent’s creative industries in Cape Town this week, alongside a host of regional producers … Continued
Kenya: Govt. Seeks To Abolish Film Classification Board, Handing Regulation Directly To Ministry
Kenya’s film regulator could soon disappear. A new Bill before Parliament wants to do away with the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) altogether, handing its powers straight to the Cabinet Secretary in charge of the sector. Source: https://news.broadcastmediaafrica.com/2026/07/14/kenya-govt-seeks-to-abolish-film-classification-board-handing-regulation-directly-to-ministry/
Guatemala’s Film Industry Takes Root as Argot Producciones Fires Up Slate
For years, Guatemala’s most prominent filmmaker, Jayro Bustamante (“La Llorona,” “Ixcanul”), has fought to grow a local film industry. Now, it finally looks as if it might be happening, with Argot Prods. boasting four films in production. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/guatemala-argot-producciones-aprils-tales-1236810152/