Festival

"Nakshatra Medhekar Shines at 12th Goa State Film Festival, Celebrating ‘Mog’ with Special Jury Award Triumph"

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Panaji, India — Nakshatra Medhekar, a recognized figure in Marathi film and television, clinched the Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 12th Goa State Film Festival for her role in the Konkani film “Mog.” The jury commended her poignant representation of the character, marking a significant moment in her career. In her acceptance speech, Medhekar reflected on the honor, describing it as more than just an accolade but a fresh start. “Preparing for ‘Mog’ pushed me to learn a new language and embrace a culture I wasn’t familiar with,” she noted, expressing gratitude … Read more

Calling All Creatives: Green Screen Environmental Film Festival Launches 8th Annual Mobile Film Competition

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Trinidad and Tobago is gearing up for the eighth edition of the GREEN Screen Environmental Film Festival, which has announced the return of its Very Short Shorts Mobile Film Competition. Open to residents at all skill levels, the competition invites filmmakers to showcase their creativity across four distinct award categories. Launching on World Environment Day, June 5, entries for the competition will be accepted until September 15. This year’s theme, titled “Full Colour,” encourages filmmakers to delve into the complex narratives surrounding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through brief yet impactful films. To participate, all … Read more

Norwegian International Film Festival Unveils New Storyline Production Award to Propel Promising Nordic Projects

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Haugesund, Norway — In an effort to enhance early-stage film projects, the Norwegian International Film Festival’s New Nordic Films market has introduced the Storyline Production Award, offering NOK 250,000 (approximately $24,500) in post-production equipment. This initiative aims to attract co-financers and co-producers to support promising film ventures. An international jury will select the recipient of the award from a pool of 21 projects competing in the Nordic Co-Production Market. Members of the jury include Casey Baron of the Tribeca Film Festival, Marge Liiske from Industry@Talents and Baltic Event in Tallinn, and Josef Kullengaard of the … Read more

Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Triumphs at Locarno Film Festival with Golden Leopard Win

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Locarno, Switzerland — Sho Miyake’s film “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” has clinched the prestigious Golden Leopard award at the Locarno Film Festival, taking top honors in the main International Competition. The film has garnered praise for its poignant narrative about the unexpected connection between two individuals by the ocean. Notably adapted from Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga “Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside,” the film has been distributed by Bitters End and has charmed critics and audiences alike with its insightful storytelling. The jury, led by Rithy Panh, also acknowledged the film “White … Read more