Film Festival Circuit
Zlin to celebrate Karel Zeman
The Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth, which takes place between 30 May - 6 June, will be celebrating the life and work of one of the town’s most famous residents, Karel Zeman. One of the...
Far East Film Festival focus on Shin-Toho and Patrick Lung Kong
The Far East Film Festival, which runs from 23 April - 3 May, in Udine, Italy, has announced that its twelfth edition will feature retrospectives on the maverick Shin-Toho (Japan’s answer to Roger Corman) and Patrick...
Fantasporto - Oporto International Film Festival to celebrate 30th Anniversary
Fantasporto opens once again between the 26th February and the 7th March 2010, at the Rivoli Teatro Municipal in Oporto, Portugal. The Opening Night will screen Solomon Kane produced by Samuel Hadida and directed by...
Kris Kristofferson to receive the Victoria Film Festival’s inaugural IN Award
Country star and acclaimed actor Kris Kristofferson will receive the VFF’s inaugural IN Award for his independent spirit and innovation in the medium of film and television. He will attend an intimate evening on...
Tallinn Black Nights FF
IFG Spotlight: Ajami Wins Again at Tallinn
Continuing a successful two years for a resurgent Israeli cinema scene, Ajami added yet another award to its roster, picking up the Grand Prix for Best Eurasian Film at the 13th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The Awards, which closed the festival on Friday night also saw wins for Letter to Father Jacob, No One Knows About Persian Cats, Vortex, December Heat and Disco and Atomic...
IFG Spotlight: The Power of Documentary
At their best, documentaries can shine a light on subjects or places that were not known to us, revealing hidden worlds and introducing us to the rich and varied lives of other cultures. They can also report on injustice, sending despatches on topics that need our attention. One of the year’s best documentaries details the plight of the Burmese population and the efforts of those who attempt...
International Film News
International Film Guide 2010 to launch at Berlin
The 2010 edition of the International Film Guide will launch at the 60th Berlinale. The new edition features a special focus on the history of one of the world’s most prestigious festivals, written by German correspondent Andrea Dittgen. Other...
Shooting Stars Announced
The ten Shooting Stars of this year’s Berlinale have been announced by European Film Promotion (EFP). The new acting talent, from all corners of Europe, were chosen from a list of 21 candidates highlighted by EFP’s pan-European member...
Winter’s Bone wins the Grand Jury prize at Sundance
Toplining the 29 categories from which 34 films were awarded at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, writer-director Debra Granik’s riveting adaptation of Daniel Woodrell’s taut novel picked up the Grand Jury prize. Elsewhere,...
World Survey
World Survey
A survey of the film culture and output in 123 countries, as reported by our network of correspondents around the world.
Directors of the Year
Miyazaki Hayao
In July 2008, Japan waited in anticipation for the screen event of the year, the release of Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (Gake no ue no Ponyo). Preview information had been decidedly scarce and the film's veil of...
Country Focus
ISRAEL
With the worldwide success of the Israeli animation documentary WALTZ WITH BASHIR, contributing writer Dan Fainaru surveys the Israeli film industry and finds a prolific production bonanza of films and talents.
IFG Award
The 40th Door Wins at Cottbus
In its first outing at the Cottbus Film Festival, Elchin Musaoglu was the recipient of the IFG Inspiration Award for his moving drama, The 40th Door. Set in the director’s home city of Baku, Azerbaijan, it tells the...
