Prize

Sana Goyal Unveils Her Four-Month Secret: Announced as Juror for the Prestigious 2025 International Booker Prize

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MUMBAI, India — Sana Goyal conceded that for months she whiled her days away bearing a heavy secret—one that she joked about with light-hearted laughter. This secret unraveled when Goyal, a prominent figure in the literary community, was unveiled early this spring as a juror for the prestigious 2025 International Booker Prize. The announcement brought her immense relief after maintaining discretion about her involvement for over four months. Raised in Mumbai, Goyal now resides in Birmingham, England, retaining her connection to the literary world as the editor and publishing director of Wasafiri, a British literary … Read more

Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Wins Special Jury Prize at Cannes for Film Highlighting Injustice Amid Personal and National Struggle

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Cannes, France – Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, recently escaped from Iran, has been honored at the Cannes Film Festival with a special jury prize for his latest movie, which deep dives into the trials of a court investigator amid anti-government protests. Rasoulof, 51, faced with a harsh prison sentence in Iran, expressed his emotions through his film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which spotlighted the plight of his team still facing pressures in Iran. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Rasoulof dedicated his award to his courageous film crew in Iran, stressing the continued surveillance … Read more

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Shines as ‘A Sudden Glimpse into Deeper Things’ Snags Top Prize Amidst Star-Studded Celebrations

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — Nestled between the glamor of Cannes and the historical allure of Venice in the international film festival circuit, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival stands out as a significant platform for cinematic achievements, particularly for offerings that may have slipped through the cracks of Cannes. This year, the 58th edition of the festival, held from June 28 to July 6, presented an impressive selection of 130 films, drawing crowds that totaled approximately 140,000 ticket holders. Under the leadership of Jiří Bartoška, the festival president, alongside artistic director Karel Och and … Read more

“Girls Will Be Girls” Triumphs at IFFLA: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s Production Seals Grand Jury Prize

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Los Angeles, USA — The movie ‘Girls Will Be Girls,’ produced by Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal under their banner Pushing Buttons Studios, has been awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. This victory marks yet another milestone for their debut production, following previous triumphs at international film festivals in Romania and France. Richa Chadha, co-founder of Pushing Buttons Studios, expressed her delight over the film’s ongoing success. She highlighted the significance of the prize, noting it as an incredible honor and appreciating the acknowledgment of their … Read more