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Unreleased Gems (August 2026): Your chance to watch three festival film favorites that haven’t been released anywhere else, for a limited time only
From recent discoveries yet to begin their distribution journey, to hidden gems that slipped through the cracks—these standout films have been out of reach for most of our members, until now.
2026 Fall Festival Preview: our most anticipated autumn film festival premieres
Vigilante revenge sagas, taut psychological thrillers, the return of a legendary movie monster and new efforts from Oscar-nominated writer-directors are among our most anticipated films of the 2026 fall film festival season.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall’ Will World Premiere at This Year’s New York Film Festival
PTA’s latest captures the Geese frontman’s stripped-down 2025 set at the iconic venue.
Roger Waters joins over 100 artists demanding support for Gaza at Venice Film Festival
The Pink Floyd frontman signs alongside directors Matteo Garrone, Isabel Coixet and actors Guy Pierce and Alia Shawkat.
At Venice Film Festival, politics take center stage
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
2026 Venice Film Festival Preview: 16 Must-See Films To Watch
The Venice Film Festival has spent the past decade establishing itself as one of the essential launchpads of the fall movie season.
The 99 Most Memorable Venice Film Festival Looks of All Time
Known as one of the most glamorous film festivals in the world, you can always count on spellbinding style in Venice. See the best celebrity looks here over the years.
A Music Festival Celebrating Dolly Parton Is Heading to Nashville and London
Dollyfest: The Celebration of a Lifetime was originally slated to occur on Parton’s 80th birthday this January and feature a performance from the Queen of Country herself
Danny Boyle Set to Receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award from Variety at Venice Film Festival
Variety will honor Oscar-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle with its Creative Impact in Directing Award at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday.
Points North Institute Announces 2026 Artist Programs And Points North Forum Ahead of Camden Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary artists confronting media consolidation, a tightened acquisition market and other challenges are about to get a major lift from the Points North Institute, the nonprofit that puts on the Camden International Film Festival in Maine.
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ to World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
The long-in-the-works thriller set in the South American mountains will pursue a buyer with a first look at the TIFF: The Market.
‘The Housewife’ Star Naomi Watts To Be Honored At San Sebastián Film Festival
The San Sebastián Film Festival said Monday that it will bestow two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts with the Spanish fest’s Donostia Award this year, to be followed by the screening there of her new film The Housewife.
‘Club Kid,’ ‘Bunker’ and Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ Added to Zurich Film Festival Lineup
Also earning its European premiere at the Swiss festival is 'Babies' from Lauren Miller Rogan, starring her husband, Seth Rogen, and Anna Kendrick, Issa Rae, Dan Stevens and Sharon Stone.
Politics take center stage at Venice Film Festival
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
The New Yorker Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup, Featuring Conan O’Brien, Mariska Hargitay, Mahershala Ali, Hannah Einbinder and More
The New Yorker Festival, the magazine’s annual “celebration of culture and ideas,” is happening this year Oct.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Was a Day Full of Superstars, Nonprofits, and Joy
On the ground at the inaugural event, which featured artists like Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sara McLachlan and Stevie Nicks and an inspiring social message
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival: See The Best Photos
See the best photos from Daisy Chain Fields 2026, including Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, the Breeders, Bikini Kill, and more.
First Look At ‘Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing,’ Documentary With Rare Access To Giants Of The Ring – Venice Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Thunderous applause may greet one documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival, fitting for a story of athletes who shake the earth with every footfall.
‘Bunker,’ ‘Ink,’ ‘Babies’ Join Zurich Film Festival’s Gala Premieres Section
The Zurich Film Festival has added 12 films to its Gala Premieres section, including Florian Zeller’s “Bunker,” starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy, and the European premiere of Lauren Miller Rogen’s “B
Naomi Watts to Be Honored at San Sebastián Film Festival
British star Naomi Watts will receive the San Sebastián Film Festival’s prestigious Donostia Award during its 74th edition in September.
Venice Film Festival Changes Course To Reinstate Jury Press Conference: How It Went Down
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At Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and Honored Forebears Convene for a Superb Festival That’s Hot to Go in Every Way: Concert Review
You know an inaugural festival has been a success when, after the temperature reached 95 degrees, humidity topped 80%… perspiration stains were so pervasive that it was the odd dry spots that looked like stains… constant 12-minute trudges back and forth between two action-packed
Olivia Rodrigo Raises $20 Million With Daisy Chain Fields Festival Thanks to Matching Commitment From Melinda French Gates
Olivia Rodrigo raised a significant sum of $10 million with her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival — and then doubled it to $20 million, thanks to a matching commitment from philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
Laura Dern Set to Honor George Clooney During Venice Film Festival Opening Ceremony
Laura Dern is set to give the Laudatio speech honoring George Clooney at Venice Film Festival where, as previously announced, he will be honored on Wed., Sept.
Venice Film Festival Scraps Jury Press Conference
The Venice Film Festival has taken the unusual step of scrapping its main jury press conference this year, we can reveal.
Venice Film Festival Jury Press Conference ‘Probably Not’ Happening Due to Scheduling, Will Replace Event With Welcome Cocktails for Journalists
The Venice Film Festival is weighing scrapping its traditional opening jury press conference on the Lido.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $10 Million for Women and Girls Nonprofits
Proceeds from the festival will benefit organizations including National Domestic Workers Alliance, Planned Parenthood, National Institute for Reproductive Health, and more
KATSEYE Pulls Out Of Daisy Chain Fields Festival Due To Injury
KATSEYE will no longer be performing at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival Returns for 29th Year
SCAD Savannah Film Festival returns for its 29th year on Oct.
Festival Crowdpleaser ‘The Cycle of Love’ Took a Year to Reach Theaters — but Could Break Through at the Oscars
The rare nonfiction romance is opening a year after its promising Telluride launch. "Why can't docs be about happiness and joy?," asks Oscar winner Orlando von Einsiedel.
Edinburgh TV Festival Takeaways: YouTube’s Rise, Commissioning Landscape and Move to Manchester
This year’s Edinburgh TV Festival was one of the buzziest, a somewhat ironic fact given it’s also the last.
Edinburgh TV Festival Diary: Farewell To The Great City; YouTube Takeover; Channel 4’s Next Content Chief & Paramount Mischief
The final Edinburgh TV Festival is nearly done, and with it decades of history come to an end.
Tatiana Huezo, Elisa Miller Bring New Films to the Morelia Film Festival’s 12th Impulso Morelia
A mix of established and first-time Mexican filmmakers are presenting their upcoming projects at the Morelia Film Festival’s 12th Impulso Morelia, which features works-in-progress in varied stages of post-production.
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Nobel Prize Winner Annie Ernaux and More Sign Open Letter Calling for Venice Film Festival to Take ‘Concrete Action’ in Support of Pa
Nobel Prize-winning writer Annie Ernaux, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters and directors Isabel Coixet and Matteo Garrone are among signatories of an open letter issued on Friday calling for the Venice Film Festival “to take concrete action in support of Palestine.” The open let
Venice: Palestine-Israel Conflict Set To Be Hot-Button Topic As Open Letter Calls For Festival To Take Concrete Action In Support Of Palestine
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, Nobel Prize-winning writer Annie Ernaux and directors Matteo Garrone and Isabel Coixet have lent their support to an open letter calling on the Venice Film Festival, its parent body the Venice Biennale and the audiovisual world in general to ta
Who’s Afraid of Film Festivals? After Politics Rattled Berlin and Shook Up Cannes, Venice Braces for Impact
With wars still raging in the Middle East and Ukraine — and turbulence escalating globally — artists on the film festival circuit have been navigating political minefields.
This Year’s New York Film Festival Will Feature Talks with Martin Scorsese, James Gray, Mike Leigh, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, and More
The annual festival's Talks lineup is packed with heavy hitters, deep dive chats, and free events.
Katseye Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival After Member Sprains Ankle
The superstar group were set to perform this Saturday in Southern California
Fan Bingbing, Kim Jeewoon, Hong Kyung-pyo Curate Busan’s Carte Blanche as Festival’s Story Market Adds Thai Remake, Hong Kong Titles
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled its Carte Blanche lineup, featuring personal film selections from actor Fan Bingbing, director Kim Jeewoon and cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo.
Katseye Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival: ‘It Breaks Our Hearts’
Katseye has dropped out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival slated to take place in Irvine, California, this Saturday, citing member Megan Skiendiel’s ankle injury as the reason for their absence.
‘The Pitt’ & ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Win Prizes At Edinburgh TV Festival Awards
The Edinburgh TV Festival has announced the winners of its 2026 awards.
Plans in Development to Replace Edinburgh TV Festival as it Moves to Manchester
Scotland’s screen bodies are working on a new Edinburgh-based festival for the media and creative industries as the TV Festival moves to Manchester.
FilmQuest Announces 2026 Lineup: Jamie Lee Curtis, Britt Lower and Rhea Seehorn Among Stars of Genre Films at Utah Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
FilmQuest has returned with a fresh crop of ambitious and mind-bending films.
Sting to Narrate Documentary About ‘The Godfather’ Composer Nino Rota, Premiering at Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Musician and songwriter Sting will narrate Walter Fasano’s documentary “Nino – A Film About Nino Rota,” which is a portrait of “The Godfather” composer Nino Rota.
Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ and Diego Luna’s ‘Ashes’ Lead AFI Latin American Film Festival Lineup
Pedro Almodóvar’s “Bitter Christmas” and Diego Luna’s “Ashes” are among the AFI Latin American Film Festival lineup. The AFI Latin American Film Festival will take place Sept. 16 through Oct. 7 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. The festival
Todd Black to Receive Inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Todd Black will receive the inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th annual Virginia Film Festival, which takes place Oct. 21-25 in Charlottesville. The Virginia Film Festival Career Producer Honor celebrates the artistic impact of a standout producer and is supported
Telluride’s Julie Huntsinger on Her 20 Years Leading the Festival, Chasing ‘Digger’ and ‘Dune 3’ and a ‘True TBA’ Film Hidden Until Patrons Walk Into the Theate
Julie Huntsinger has spent two decades as the guardian of the Telluride Film Festival — a jewel box of off-duty movie stars and power players relaxing in the mountains and a consequential launchpad for the fall awards season. As festival director, Huntsinger has her hallmarks. Sh
Brad Bird, Andrew Haigh and Aleshea Harris to Be Honored at 2026 Austin Film Festival
Brad Bird, Andrew Haigh and Aleshea Harris will be honored at Texas’ 2026 Austin Film Festival on Oct. 31. Bird, who is the creator of “The Incredibles” franchise and the filmmaker behind “Ratatouille,” “The Iron Giant” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” will receive the
Ted Hodgkinson To Leave Southbank Centre & Join Hay Festival As Creative Director
Ted Hodgkinson, the Southbank Centre’s longtime director of literature and spoken word, is leaving the London institution to join Hay Festival in the newly created role of creative director. Hodgkinson will officially join the Hay Festival team in the autumn. In the new role, Hod
Doc Talk Podcast: TIFF Docs Programmer Thom Powers Previews Hottest Documentary Features At Fast-Approaching Toronto Film Festival
Some of the top documentary filmmakers in the world soon will be packing their bags for Toronto, preparing for a curtain call at one of the world’s most important cinematic events. The 51st edition of the Toronto Film Festival again features a dynamic roster of documentaries, ran
2026 Busan International Film Festival Announces 3 New Korean Dramas To Premiere At Event
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced three highly anticipated Korean drama series that will premiere at this year’s festival! On August 25, BIFF announced that its “On Screen” section will showcase Lee Jae Wook and Go Min Si’s Netflix series “Dead-End J
Meet the Festival Director: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026
As EIFF celebrates its 79th year, Paul Ridd reflects on the value of collaboration and honouring the festival’s history while shaping its future. ]]>
Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Drops Theme Song
Musician was accused of “reckless” encouragement of drug use and abusive behavior in multiple relationships. One ex died by suicide earlier this year
Orlando Bloom to Be Honored During Venice Film Festival With Filming Italy Award
Orlando Bloom, who will be attending the Venice Film Festival as part of the cast of Warner Herzog’s competition title “Bucking Fastard,” is set to be feted on the Lido with the Filming Italy International Award from Filming Italy — Los Angeles, the event that bridges Italy and H
Brad Pitt to Return to San Sebastian Film Festival With David Ayer’s ‘Heart of the Beast’
It marks Pitt's first visit to the Spanish film festival since he and Quentin Tarantino presented 'Inglourious Basterds' in 2009.
Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections
Busan has selected 12 Korean indies and 11 films from emerging directors from across Asia for its 2026 edition, with the main competition lineup still to come.
Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup
The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions. A
‘Vultures’ Swoops To Top Award At Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival (Full Winners List)
Dian Weys’ drama Vultures clutched top honors at HollyShorts Sunday evening, winning the prestigious festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film. The award qualifies the film for Oscar consideration and comes with a prize of a $60,000 Panavision camera package. Edwin van der
Grace Passô’s ‘Our Secret’ Nabs the Best Film Kikito at the 54th Gramado Film Festival
GRAMADO, Brazil — “Our Secret” (“Nosso segredo”), the first feature from Grace Passô, nabbed the best feature film Kikito award at the Aug. 22 closing ceremony of the 54th Gramado Film Festival. The feature also scooped cinematography (Wilssa Esser) and art direction (Lucas Osóri
From SCAD to Cannes: Students Gain Career-Launching Access at the World’s Most Influential Film Festival
Listen to five students and alumni tell their stories from the world's largest film festival in their own words.
HollyShorts Festival Set To Propel Documentary Jury Award Winner Into Oscar Race
By the end of the weekend, another documentary short will have punched its ticket to the Oscar race. The 22nd HollyShorts, the prestigious film festival in Los Angeles, will announce jury award winners Sunday in multiple categories, with four of them qualifying for the Academy Aw
Sarajevo Film Festival 2026 Awards Austria’s ‘Everytime’ Best Film — See All Winners
The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival wrapped up on Friday, with Austria taking home the top prize. During the awards ceremony at National Theatre Sarajevo, the jury awarded Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s Everytime with the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film, which c
Reggie Watts dropped from Comedy Bang! Bang! intro, multiple festivals after abuse allegations
A Rolling Stone article named the comedian and musician's "reckless" and "abusive" behavior as factors in ex-girlfriend's suicide.
Backstage at Rock en Seine 2026 with up-and-coming British singer Sekou
In this edition of our Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at this year's Rock en Seine music festival.
Zurich Bolsters Position As Awards Circuit Stop-Off As ‘Bunker’, ‘Club Kid’ & ‘Adult Supervision’ Join Gala Lineup
The Zurich Film Festival on Monday unveiled Bunker, Ink, Babies and Club Kid as fresh additions to its gala program.
Zack Snyder’s New Action-Thriller Sets Release Date With Grisly First Trailer
Zack Snyder's long-in-development movie 'The Last Photograph' will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Zack Snyder’s Jungle Thriller ‘The Last Photograph’ Will Have World Premiere At TIFF
Filmmaker Zack Snyder (“Army of the Dead”) has been trying to put together his dream project, “ The Last Photograph ,” for decades, and he’s now completed the jungle action thriller, which is set to make its world premiere exclusively at the Toronto International Film Festival ne
‘The Last Photograph’ Trailer: Zack Snyder’s Intimate Meditation On Life & Death Blurs Reality & The Surreal
Moments after announcing that “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Zack Snyder has released the full trailer for his long-gestating passion project.
After parting with DC and Netflix, Zack Snyder sets world premiere for his 20-year passion project The Last Photograph
The Last Photograph, Zack Snyder's passion project of over 20 years, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Paul Thomas Anderson Concert Film ‘Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall’ Sets NYFF World Premiere
The New York Film Festival has added the world premiere of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall to the Spotlight section of its 64th edition.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s New Movie ‘Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall’ Sets World Premiere at NYFF
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall” will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival.
Twenty One Pilots Cover Radiohead and the Beatles at All Points East
The duo also played their Breach song “Robot Voices” live for the first time at the East London music festival
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Sets TIFF 2026 World Premiere
Zack Snyder’s “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
TIFF Adds Special Screening Of Zack Snyder’s Passion Project ‘The Last Photograph’
The Toronto International Film Festival has added a last minute special screening of Zack Snyder’s The Last Photograph, which will make its world premiere at 6:30pm on Sunday, Sept.
TrustNordisk Unveils Fresh Deals & Teaser Trailer For Venice Contender ‘Woman Unknown’
EXCLUSIVE: TrustNordisk has unveiled fresh deals and a teaser-trailer for May el-Toukhy’s post-World War II Denmark-set psychological drama Woman Unknown ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival.
Francesco Carrozzini on His Venice AI Doc ‘Be Brave’ and Why ‘The Human Has to Come First’ (EXCLUSIVE)
New York-based Italian director Francesco Carrozzini is heading to the Venice Film Festival with “Be Brave” an 85-minute portrait of Renzo Rosso, founder of the Diesel fashion brand.
Rintaro Returns to Korea After 17 Years for Busan’s Japanese Animation Special
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a 13-film Japanese Animation Special program, marking the first Korea visit in 17 years for animation master Rintaro alongside four next-generation directors.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Draws Massive Crowd to SoCal for a Day of Music and Empowerment
The all-women festival, headlined by Rodrigo, raised $10M for women- and girls-focused charities, which Melinda French Gates doubled, bringing the final amount raised to $20M.
Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation Sum Bringing Total to $20 Million
The philanthropist matched the $10 million that Rodrigo announced the festival had raised in support of women-focused organizations on Friday.
Olivia Rodrigo Shines With Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette at Daisy Chain
Rodrigo capped her inaugural all-women festival with a stunning headlining set — and invited her heroes to the stage