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Cannes Film Festival: The Screen Jury Grid Reveals Early Surprises and Struggles in This Year’s Competition

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CANNES, France — The annual Cannes Film Festival buzzes with excitement, drawing moviegoers and industry leaders to its glamorous streets. Among the festival’s longstanding traditions is the Screen Jury Grid, a unique feature that captures the evolving landscape of critical reception. Created by a panel of international film critics, this grid serves as a real-time gauge of ongoing reactions to the films competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or. As critics settle into their seats for this year’s showcase, the grid has already begun to reveal noteworthy insights. With six films having premiered so far out … Read more

Milwaukee Film Festival Wraps Up with Record Attendance and Inspiring Jury Awards

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Milwaukee, Wis. – The 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival concluded last Thursday, May 8, celebrating a vibrant showcase of cinema and honoring the creators behind the films. The festival, sponsored by Associated Bank, attracted a remarkable turnout, with 32,004 attendees enjoying a diverse range of screenings over a span of 15 days. This year’s festival highlighted a centralized East Side location, making it more accessible for audiences. The community response was enthusiastic, with attendance per screening increasing by 47% compared to last year. Susan Kerns, the Executive Director of Milwaukee Film, described the event as “two … Read more

Rithy Panh to Lead Jury at 78th Locarno Film Festival, Championing Cultural Diversity in Cinema

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Locarno, Switzerland — Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh has been selected to preside over the jury at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival. Panh is set to lead the Concorso Internazionale jury, which is responsible for awarding the prestigious Pardo d’Oro, also known as the Golden Leopard. Festival director Giona A. Nazzaro praised Panh’s influence on cinema, highlighting him as a pivotal figure in 20th-century filmmaking. In a statement, Nazzaro noted that Panh’s unique vision has transformed contemporary filmmaking and has significantly impacted numerous directors worldwide. Nazzaro emphasized Panh’s authentic perspective as a witness to modern times, … Read more

Milwaukee Film Festival 2025 Wraps Up with Record Attendance and Celebrated Award Winners, Sets Stage for 2026!

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival, held over two vibrant weeks, wrapped up last Thursday, leaving a significant impact on the local arts community. The festival, sponsored by Associated Bank, showcased an impressive array of films, engaging audiences and celebrating cinematic creativity. Attendance numbers released by Milwaukee Film indicate that the festival attracted 32,004 viewers across 265 public screenings. This year’s lineup featured a total of 209 films, including 97 feature films, of which 49 were documentaries and 48 were works of fiction. Additionally, 112 short films were screened. The festival provided a … Read more