FEST

Adams Family Makes History: ‘Mother of Flies’ Sweeps Top Honors at Fantasia Fest 2025

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Montreal, Canada — The 29th edition of Fantasia Fest has showcased a host of talent and creativity as it approaches its conclusion. On Saturday night, filmmakers and jury members gathered at the Cinéma du Musée to celebrate the festival’s impressive roster, distributing awards across seven of the eight competitive categories. The regional award for Les Fantastiques Week-Ends Du Cinéma Québécois was revealed in advance of the ceremony. Among the standout films, “Mother of Flies” claimed the prestigious Cheval Noir for Best Film, marking a significant milestone as the first U.S. production to win this accolade. … Read more

Taiwan’s ‘Clouded Leopard’ Shines at Creative Content Fest, Clinching Prestigious TAICCA X CNC Award

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Taipei, Taiwan — The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), which concluded on Friday, awarded the much-anticipated TAICCA X CNC Award to the animated feature “Clouded Leopard.” This film, crafted by Chi Po-chou and produced by Mangowork Studio, stood out at the festival’s TCCF Pitching’s Project To Screen: Animation section for its captivating storyline about siblings and a mystical creature battling environmental pollution. This prestigious recognition is sponsored by both the French national film agency CNC and Taiwan Creative Content Agency, accompanying it with a significant cash reward of $30,000. During this year’s event, which took … Read more

AFI FEST 2024 Closes with Glittering Premieres and Prestigious Awards, Showcasing Global Cinema and Innovative Filmmakers

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Los Angeles, CA — The 2024 edition of AFI FEST, proudly sponsored by Canva, concluded recently after five days filled with international cinema and high-profile premieres. The festival showcased an array of talent and creations from around the world, including standout screenings like “Here,” “Juror #2,” and “Music by John Williams,” as well as the animated feature “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.” This year’s event also highlighted several films earmarked for international recognition, featuring nine films submitted for the Best International Feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards®. Noteworthy films such as “The Fire … Read more

AFI Fest 2024 Showcases Future Oscar Contenders with Grand Jury Award Winners Now Eligible for Academy Awards

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Los Angeles — The American Film Institute has declared the recipients of its Grand Jury Awards at the AFI Fest 2024, with the winners in the categories of Live Action Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short now eligible for the highly coveted Academy Awards® in their respective genres. These winners were chosen by a diverse jury including Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison, film programmer Nora Bernard, and multifaceted comedian and actor Paul Scheer. Highlighted amongst the victorious short films, “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” directed by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, took home the Grand … Read more