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Istanbul Celebrates Cinema: Winners Announced at the 44th Istanbul Film Festival

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Istanbul, Turkey — The vibrant city of Istanbul once again celebrated cinematic excellence at the 44th Istanbul Film Festival, curated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). The festival culminated in a grand awards ceremony at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall, recognizing the best of both Turkish and international films. This year’s edition was marked by a notable change as the national and international competitions were combined into a singular Golden Tulip Competition. This ambitious amalgamation featured 15 films vying for the prestigious Golden Tulip, with entries ranging from domestic cinematic pieces … Read more

“Moloka’i Bound” Shines with Dual Wins at 44th Hawaii International Film Festival, Highlighting Indigenous Talent and Local Narratives[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0mRPMX-WCc[/embed]

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The stunning backdrop of Oahu set the stage for the 44th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) held from October 3-13 at Consolidated Theatres Kāhala. The festival spotlighted a mix of local and international films, closing with a private awards gala at the illustrious Halekūlani Hotel on October 12. The winners of the festival’s juried awards were announced during the gala, signaling a successful competition especially for films made in Hawai‘i. A highlight of this year’s festival was the impressive showing of Hawai‘i films. Local filmmakers particularly shone brightly, taking home a … Read more