Festival

"Locarno Film Festival Crowns Sho Miyake’s Two Seasons, Two Strangers with Coveted Golden Leopard Award"

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Locarno, Switzerland — The 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival applauded Sho Miyake’s Japanese drama Two Seasons, Two Strangers, which garnered the prestigious Pardo d’Oro, or Golden Leopard, during a ceremony on Saturday. This event marks a significant moment as it represents Japan’s return to the festival’s international competition lineup. Based on the manga Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside by Yoshiharu Tsuge, the film centers on Lee, a scriptwriter navigating the intricacies of her personal life. Locarno’s artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, expressed enthusiasm about Japan’s re-entry into the … Read more

Cádiz to Shine as South International Series Festival Unveils Esteemed Jury for 2023 Edition

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Cádiz, Spain – The South International Series Festival prepares for its third edition, scheduled from September 12 to 17, showcasing a robust line-up of industry veterans who will serve as jurors for the event’s Fiction and Non-Fiction sections. The festival aims to celebrate various audiovisual works and has also introduced a new award named after the city itself. The jury for the Fiction Section will include notable figures such as actress Patricia Vico, along with Myar Craig-Brown, the Creative Director at Banijay UK’s Double Dutch, and Michael Murphy, the founder of Rockabill Media. They will … Read more

Cádiz Welcomes New Voices: South International Series Festival Unveils Exciting Jury for Inaugural City of Cádiz Award

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Cádiz, Spain — The South International Series Festival is set to brighten the cultural scene from September 12 to 17, as it announces the introduction of the City of Cádiz Award, featuring a jury composed of local figures including Santiago Moreno, Beatriz Aragón, Ester Trigo, Manuel Tirado, and Aroa Plaza Blanco. As the festival enters its third edition, it aims to showcase illustrious talents from the national and international television industry. Notable jurors for the competition’s Fiction and Non-Fiction sections include actress Patricia Vico, producer Michael Murphy, and Creative Director Myar Craig-Brown, among others. Their … Read more

Rock the Shorts Film Festival 2025: A Bold Celebration of Independent Storytelling Hits Hollywood This September

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Los Angeles, California — For those weary of Hollywood’s formulaic blockbusters, the Rock the Shorts Film Festival 2025 offers a refreshing alternative. Scheduled for September 1, the festival aims to showcase bold and innovative storytelling through a diverse range of short films. Since its inception in 2020, the event, directed by Roxanne Marciniak, has quickly garnered a reputation as a key gathering for independent filmmakers in California. This year’s festival boasts a competitive lineup, featuring 38 official selections chosen from a pool of hundreds of submissions. The selected films span various genres, including comedy, drama, … Read more