Audience

Prithviraj Sukumaran Celebrates People’s Choice Win Amid National Award Snub, Emphasizing Audience Connection in Cinema

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Prithviraj Sukumaran recently expressed his thoughts on the importance of audience appreciation over formal accolades after the National Awards did not recognize his film, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life. The actor received significant applause for his portrayal of Najeeb in the survival drama, directed by Blessy, yet the film’s omission from the awards list left many surprised. While accepting the People’s Choice Award at the BOTIM Onamamangam 2025 event in Sharjah, Sukumaran emphasized that films are crafted for public enjoyment rather than for juries to evaluate. He remarked that a … Read more

"Venice Film Festival Spotlights Tensions: Palestinian Docudrama Captivates Audience Amidst Controversy over Israel"

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VENICE, Italy — A Palestinian-led docudrama centered on the Israel-Gaza conflict, which featured contributions from celebrated Jewish director Jonathan Glazer, earned significant acclaim during the Venice Film Festival, culminating in a remarkable standing ovation. The festival, which opened with a large pro-Palestinian protest, awarded the Golden Lion for best film to “Father Mother Sister Brother,” a family drama starring pro-Israel advocate Mayim Bialik. Bialik made an appearance on the red carpet amidst protests pushing for the exclusion of some pro-Israel figures, including actress Gal Gadot, whose own film, “In the Hand of Dante,” debuted at … Read more

Reveling in Creativity: SXSW 2025 Unveils Audience Favorites in Film, TV, and XR Experience Awards

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Austin, Texas — Fans from around the globe converged upon the vibrant cityscape of Austin, marking another successful run of the SXSW Film & TV Festival, held from March 7-15. This year, attendees not only indulged in an array of cinematic and television experiences but also played a crucial role in selecting winners for the much-anticipated Audience Awards. This year’s event showcased an impressive lineup that included 114 feature films along with several premieres across various categories. Following closely after the Jury and Special Awards, the Audience Awards offered attendees the opportunity to voice their … Read more

“Mix Tape” Wins Hearts at SXSW, Secures Audience Award for TV Spotlight

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Austin, Texas – The SXSW Film and TV Festival recently concluded with accolades for an array of international productions, among which the Australian-Irish co-production “Mix Tape” stood out by clinching the Audience Award in the TV Spotlight category. The series, which had its world premiere at the festival, explores the themes of nostalgia and reconnection through music. “Mix Tape”, based on Jane Sanderson’s romantic novel, features Teresa Palmer and Jim Sturgess in leading roles as a couple who find their way back to each other from different corners of the globe, connected by a significant … Read more