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A Statement by Tom McCarthy (courtesy NYFF) The 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF64) unveiled the Spotlight lineup, including the world premieres of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero, Tom McCarthy’s A Statement, and Jonathan Glazer’s Joy of Joys.

Carrie Coon in The Liberation by Guy Nattiv (Courtesy Bleecker Street) Toronto International Film Festival has added 11 feature films to the 2026 program, bringing this year’s Festival lineup to 293 titles. New films announced today include Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, Guy Nattiv’s The Liberation, Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine and Cody Fern’s Closing Night.

Pippa Harris (credit Taylor Hill), James Wilson (credit Peter Searle) UK film producers Pippa Harris (The Beatles, Hamnet, 1917) and James Wilson (The Zone of Interest, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Under the Skin) will have individual Spotlight Conversations at the 70th BFI London Film Festival’s Industry Forum. They will discuss their careers, current projects and navigating the international film and TV market in a rapidly changing landscape.

The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan) by Gidi Dar The 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has announced its juried and audience awards, with the top prizes going to The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan) for Audience Award Narrative and Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie for Audience Award Documentary.

Jafar Panahi in South of Tehran by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Courtesy Kleber Mendonça Filho, NYFF) South of Tehran, a new short film by Kleber Mendonça Filho featuring Iranian director Jafar Panahi, made during the 63rd New York Film Festival in 2025, will world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival.

Hope by Na Hong-jin (Screenshot, Neon) The Toronto International Film Festival has finally revealed its Midnight Madness program lineup, spanning classic horror and wicked action, absurdist alt-comedy, and the return of gonzo documentaries. Midnight Madness delivers 10 late-night screenings at the (allegedly) haunted Royal Alexandra Theatre, each starting at 11:59 pm.

Martin McDonagh (Jeff Spicer) Director Martin McDonagh will be honored at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival with its prestigious A Tribute To … Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cinema. McDonagh will accept the award in person during the Gala Premiere of his latest film, Wild Horse Nine.

The Gallerist by Cathy Yan (Roadside Attractions, Vertical) The Gallerist, a crime comedy film directed by Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey, Dead Pigs), has been jointly acquired by Roadside Attractions and Vertical. The film stars Academy Award®-winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan, May December), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream), Academy Award®- winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers, Only Murders in the Building), Emmy Award®-winner Sterling K.

In Spite of Ourselves by Josh Loeb The Arkansas Cinema Society announced the program lineup for 2026 Filmland taking place August 12-16, 2026.

Luca Guadagnino (courtesy Venice Film Festival) Italian director and producer Luca Guadagnino (After the Hunt, Challengers, Bones and All) has been named the recipient of the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The award is given to a person who has made a particularly original contribution to the contemporary film industry.