Talents

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2024: ‘Dead Talents Society’ Shines with Top Honors, While ‘Animale’ and ‘The Shadow Wrangler’ Also Make Their Marks

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Brooklyn, New York — The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival recently announced its audience and jury award winners for the 2024 event, which took place from October 17 to 24 at Nitehawk Cinema’s Williamsburg and Prospect Park locations. “Dead Talents Society,” directed by John Hsu, received both the Best Film and Best Ensemble awards from the Dark Matter Jury. This horror-comedy features a ghost who aspires to join a supernatural talent agency and achieve the status of an urban legend. The film stars Bo-lin Chen, Sandrine Pinna, and Gingle Wang, captivating audiences with its unique blend … Read more

2025 MIFF Awards: Spotlight on Emerging Talents as Esteemed Jury Reveals Winners

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MIFF 2025 has concluded, revealing its award winners selected by an esteemed international panel of judges. Held in Melbourne, Australia, the festival showcased a diverse array of films from around the globe, highlighting the talents of both established and emerging filmmakers. The festival received over 800 submissions, with many feature films, documentaries, and short films competing for honors. The jury, composed of acclaimed industry leaders, had the challenging task of evaluating the entries based on creativity, storytelling, and cinematic technique. The winners were announced in a ceremony that celebrated not only the best in film … Read more

"Showcasing New Talents: Libby Ewing’s ‘Charliebird’ Clinches Top Honors at 2025 Tribeca Festival"

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NEW YORK — The 2025 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its jury award winners, with “Charliebird,” directed by Libby Ewing, taking the top honor in the U.S. Narrative category. The festival also recognized “Happy Birthday” and “Natchez” in the International Narrative and Documentary competitions, respectively. Notably, the Performance Award was shared by Andrea Riseborough and Brenda Blethyn for their roles in “Dragonfly.” Cara Cusumano, the festival’s director and senior vice president of programming, expressed enthusiasm about the selected winners, stating that they showcase a range of innovative voices in independent storytelling from across the globe. “Every … Read more

Cannes 2025 Shines Spotlight on BBC Film: Four Premieres, Four Awards, and Rising UK Talents Steal the Show!

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CANNES, France — Four films supported by BBC Film made their debuts in the Official Selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, each earning honors from the jury. Notably, three of these films mark the directorial debuts of UK-based filmmakers. The Grand Prix was awarded to “Sentimental Value,” directed by Joachim Trier, which explores complex family relationships and features a cast that includes Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. Akinola Davies Jnr’s heartwarming story “My Father’s Shadow,” which tells the tale of two young brothers reconnecting with their estranged father, was … Read more