Film

Rachel Griffiths to Chair Jury at CinefestOZ, Offering $100K Film Prize Amid Stellar Lineup and Intimate Filmmaker Events

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Busselton, Australia — The CinefestOZ Film Festival, celebrated for its premiere of Australian cinematic works, has announced Rachel Griffiths, a distinguished actress and filmmaker, as the Jury Chair of its prestigious film prize. Scheduled from August 31 to September 8 in the scenic South West region of Western Australia, the festival boasts the country’s most lucrative film award, offering $100,000 to an outstanding Australian production. Griffiths expressed her excitement about the role, emphasizing the festival’s cultural significance post-pandemic. “After the challenges brought by Covid, events such as CinefestOZ play a crucial role in reviving our … Read more

Lithuanian Film ‘Toxic’ Claims Top Prize at Locarno Film Festival 2024, Highlighting Emerging Global Cinema

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Locarno, Switzerland – The 77th Locarno Film Festival culminated in a spectacular celebration of cinematic talent, with Lithuanian director Saulė Bliuvaitė’s feature debut “Akiplėša” (“Toxic”) clinching the prestigious Golden Leopard Award. The film, which delves into the unsettling realities of model agencies and teenage aspirations, stood out among its competitors at this international gathering. “Akiplėša” wasn’t the only Lithuanian film to gain critical acclaim at the festival. Laurynas Bareiša received the Best Director award for his work on “Seses” (“Drowning Dry”), a poignant narrative about two sisters grappling with a life-altering family loss. This film … Read more

Mammootty Misses Out on National Film Awards: No Submissions from the Iconic Actor, Reveals Jury Member

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New Delhi, India — Following the announcement of the 70th National Film Awards on August 16, a wave of disappointment swept through the fanbase of acclaimed actor Mammootty, who failed to secure a nomination or win any accolades this year. Jury member and director MB Padmakumar clarified the situation in a recent interview, noting that none of Mammootty’s recent films were submitted for consideration, explaining the actor’s absence from the award list. Padmakumar expressed regret over Mammootty’s lack of presence in the competition, particularly highlighting that even strong contenders like “Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam,” where Mammootty … Read more

Fan Outcry as Mammootty Misses National Film Awards: Films Not Submitted for Consideration, Reveals Jury Member

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New Delhi, India – The 70th National Film Awards unveiled its list of winners this past Friday, shining a light on standout films and performances from across the Indian film industry. Highlighting the event were the Malayalam films “Aattam” and “Saudi Vellakka,” which earned accolades in several categories. However, the announcement left fans of Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty disheartened, as the celebrated actor did not receive any awards for his 2022 performances in “Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam” and “Rorschach.” Following the awards announcement, a wave of disappointment surged among Mammootty’s admirers, who took to social media … Read more