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Cannes Critics’ Week Announces Diverse and Esteemed Jury for 63rd Edition

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Cannes, France – The jury members for the upcoming 63rd edition of Cannes Critics’ Week have been announced. Joining previously announced jury president Rodrigo Sorogoyen are Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire, French producer Sylvie Pialat, Belgian cinematographer Virginie Surdej, and Canadian film critic and journalist Ben Croll. Cannes Critics’ Week, overseen by the French Syndicate of Cinema Critics, focuses on first and second features as well as shorts by emerging talents. Sorogoyen and his jury will be responsible for deciding the winners of several awards, including the Semaine de la Critique Grand Prize for best feature … Read more

27th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival Shatters Attendance Record for 2024 Edition

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SONOMA, California – The 27th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) achieved a new record in attendance this year. Over the course of five days, from March 20 to 24, the festival showcased a total of 107 films, including both shorts and features. As the festival came to a close on Sunday, SIFF announced the winners of the 2024 Grand Jury and Audience Awards. Mohamed Kordofani’s “Goodbye Julia” was awarded the Grand Jury prize for Best Narrative Feature. Meanwhile, the Stolman Audience Award for Best Feature went to Patricia Font’s “The Teacher Who Promised The … Read more

Luxembourg City Film Festival Honors Winners in Spectacular 14th Edition

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – The 14th edition of the Luxembourg City Film Festival has come to a close, with the announcement of this year’s winners. The festival, which took place from February 29th to March 10th, showcased a strong lineup of films and attracted a diverse range of guests. The event celebrated the burgeoning film industry in the Grand Duchy, solidifying the festival’s position as a key player in the Luxembourgish cinema scene. The awards ceremony, held at Kinepolis, began with a special tribute to actor-director Viggo Mortensen. Following the tribute, Mortensen’s latest film, “The … Read more

SBIFF Celebrates Global Talent: Award-Winning Films Spanning the Globe Unveiled at 39th Edition

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) concluded its 39th edition with the announcement of the award-winning films. The awards ceremony took place at the El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara, where the jury, filmmakers, and industry professionals gathered. SBIFF’s Programming Director Claudia Puig expressed gratitude to the jury for their meticulous selections. The winning films showcased diverse stories from around the world, including the mesmerizing magic of movie palaces in the Atacama Desert, the enchanting mysteries of ice caves in Antarctica, and the thought-provoking exploration of cancel culture … Read more