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Martin Scorsese Masterclass in Cannes

 

 

 

Alan Schoenauer is getting ready to shoot Tom Cruise again and again 682660

Aloha Pictures Collection by Alan Schoenauer: Tom Cruise in Cannes 2022 for Top Gun Maverick Congrats to our friend Alan   Aloha see you soon lol ;) Bon Festival ;) 46 th Anniversary Cannes film Festival ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by  Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved 70TH EV...

Bright White Light boards Elegance Bratton’s By Any Means co-financing and executive producing the crime thriller 662h71

Bright White Light today announced it has boarded Elegance Bratton’s By Any Means co-financing and executive producing the crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton and LaChanze. Bright White Light’s Wayne Marc Godfrey and Nicki Cortese executive produce.   Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee are producing for T...

The Ecotubers Youth Prize 35156d

The Ecotubers Youth Prize, held in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, offers students from primary to high school the opportunity to create and showcase short films on the themes of climate change and biodiversity. The initiative is also part of the Culture program. This year’s jury includes actress, director, and influencer Enora Hope, actress Noémie Bernstein, and other esteemed film professionals. The prize is proudly sponsored by actor and director G&eac...

Rave reviews for Sirat! 50664l

The buzz is in—critics are weighing in on Sirat. "A brilliantly bizarre, cult-ready vision of human psychology tested to its limits" Variety "Oliver Laxe’s beguiling film is a desert-set, techno-infused meditation on death and grief" The Hollywood Reporter "It’s certainly a trip, a new way of framing family and loss, with a killer soundtrack for the hardcore." Deadline "The boldest enterprise to date from a film-maker who has a tas...

What's next? Cannes market must-sees tomorrow May 18 m6o41

From immersive tech and AI-powered storytelling to global co-productions and bold new voices in documentary and animation—this year’s Cannes Film Festival is more than a celebration of film; it’s a deep dive into the future of creative industries. Across s, showcases, and global spotlights, producers, innovators, and visionaries from around the world gather to spark new collaborations and challenge the status quo. Schedule: 9:00-10:30: Producers Network | Cultural and...

WAR: FIELDS OF TEARS - a James W. Hawk short animation film 4t1s3y

WAR: FIELDS OF TEARS – a James W Hawk short animation film narrated by Greg Nutcher and Annette George is available on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/wIGDKJNcqPM WAR – FIELDS OF TEARS is a powerful war film that takes you on a chilling journey through the battlefields of recorded history, beginning with the first documented war between the Sumerians and Elamites in 2700 BCE. From ancient warfare to modern warfare, from historical wars to world wars, this deeply moving animation chr...

Malta Film Commission reception to highlight the new mediterrane film festival coming this June 33gl

Film commissioner Johan Grech, CEO Malta Film Studios delivered a very ionate speech about the importance and the potential of Malta s resources for the film industry at large and a presentation of the Mediterrane Film Festival  going in it's third year.     ...

Video Interview with Amy Baker co-founder of the Film Finance Forum 5o2560

Before the International Film Finance Forum, we interviewed Amy Baker, Co-Founder and CEO of Winston-Bake, to discuss the forum's growth, the evolution of her role, and the forum's future. Watch the video on the Film Festival Dailies YouTube channel or at the bottom of the article. Amy Baker – CEO and Co-Founder, Winston Baker As CEO of WINSTON | BAKER, Amy Baker oversees the company’s global strategic planning, business development and vendor relationships...

Winston Baker on state of finance draw a huge crowd at Main Stage May 16 and many questions from the floor y6c6

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY; STATE OF FINANCE was held to a full house to a very satisfied Katie Witkovski - Director of Operations at Winston Baker! VIDEO COVERAGE FROM THE COMING SOON The entertainment landscape is evolving fast. How do filmmakers, producers, and financiers keep up - and maybe more importantly, stay ahead?  This powerhouse dives into the shifting dynamics of Film & Television today, exploring the financing strategies, global partnerships, and mark...

VIDEO: Meet Manny Halley - Producer based in LA and Atlanta 326wq

Filmfestivals.com founder Bruno Chatelin has been following Manny Halley at AFM for years, and met with him on his first Cannes in the Film Finance Forum (our partners) VIP room prior to his speaking in the "INDEPENDENT GREENLIGHT: THE METHOD BEHIND THE MADNESS" Imani “Manny” Halley - Founder and CEO, Imani Media Group & Faith Media Distribution Imani “Manny” Halley is an American film and television producer, talent manager, and prominent ...

Shifter(s) Series: Fireside Chat with Ari Aster & Lars Knudsen Monday, May 19th | 11:30am - 12:30pm Plage des Palmes ing us after the premiere of their latest film, Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Luke Grimes. Co-Founders of Square Peg, Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster, are known for some of the most memorable and bold films in recent years, including HEREDITARY, MIDSOMMAR, and BEAU IS AFRAID, ...

Hot Ticket: Nouvelle Vague - May 17 3x6853

For the first time in 22 years, Richard Linklater will be returning to the Croisette for his latest feature: Nouvelle Vague (New Wave). In this biopic, Linklater tells the story of Jean-Luc Godard making ‘Breathless’. Nouvelle Vague is a love letter to the era of New Wave filmmaking that uses the techniques of the period to create an accurate depiction of Godard’s story. During an interview, The Before trilogy director told Les Inrockuptibles: “It’s the story of a...

Daily for Cannes Film Festival May 18th 3s3vr

  COMPÉTITION (SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE) NOUVELLE VAGUE (NEW WAVE) by RICHARD LINKLATER at 8:45 (runtime 1h45) This is the story of Godard making “Breathless”, told in the style and spirit in which Godard made “Breathless”. DIE MY LOVE by LYNNE RAMSAY at 11:15 (runtime 2h) Love Madness Madness Love O AGENTE SECRETO (L’AGENT SECRET / THE SECRET AGENT) by KLEBER MENDONÇA FILHO at 15:00 (runtime 2h38) Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a techn...

Cannes Villa Party host RB Botto (Stage 32) talks to filmfestivals.sitesdebloques.org 3w656p

Hosted by Martin Petrov (founder of the International Film Festival Glasgow | iffg.co.uk | 12 - 16 November 2025) and RB Botto (STAGE 32 founder)   ...

MyAnna Buring to Star in Action Thriller ‘Zip Wire’ REinvent selling in Cannes 126d6y

British-Swedish actress MyAnna Buring is set to star in the action thriller “Zip Wire,” from director Howard J. Ford, which is being sold by REinvent Intl. Sales. REinvent has sold the film to Falcon Films for the Middle East and North Africa, it said Saturday. Buring is known for her role as Tissaia in the Netflix series “The Witcher” and she just finished filming “Slow Horses,” in which she has a significant role. She can currently be seen in &ld...

Ecoprod presents award for green filmmakers 2w4g4h

Ecoprod is a rapidly growing organization working to encourage the adoption of sustainable and ecological practices in the audiovisual industry, their main goal being to create a more environmentally responsible future. For the past four years, Ecoprod has presented an award at the Cannes Film Festival, given to exceptionally sustainable filmmakers premiering their work to signifying that films can be sustainable and still showcased at the biggest film festival in the world. This year, there ...

Rising sustainability organization pitches at Ecoprod awards 3n1q3j

At this year's Ecoprod awards for sustainability and ecology betterment, a rising new company known as ACCEPT took to the stage to discuss their meaningful business model and their goals for the future. ACCEPT stands for association of eco-production coordinators for ecological transitions, and their mission is to federate all green consultants in . With the rise of eco-productions in the world of film, ACCEPT sets out to work with production teams to ensure that ecologically sound p...

Sound of Falling 18412j

  Premiering on May 14th, Sound of Falling follows Alma, Erika, Angelika, and Lenka, four girls from the same farm in Northern , and their experiences as they spend their youth there. However, this farm conceals generations of lingering secrets and past trauma. Although separated through time, the lives of the girls begin to mirror one another while the truth of this farm begins to unravel. The film stars Hanna Heckt (Alma), Lea Drinda(Erika), Lena Urzendowsky (Angelika),...

The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) tonight hosted the Women in Cinema Gala 5o4f6k

The Red Sea Film Foundation celebrates Elham Ali, Jacqueline Fernandez, Gaya Jiji, Amina Khalil, Rungano Nyoni, Sarah Taibah, and Engfa Waraha at the Red Sea IFF Women in Cinema Gala The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) tonight hosted the Women in Cinema Gala, celebrating the achievements of emerging female talent in front of and behind the camera, who are redefining the film industry in the Arab World, Africa and Asia. During the event held alongside the 78...

Hot Tickets: Eddington and Bono: Stories of Surrender - May 16 q1p45

Tonight, we have two Hot Ticket movies on the slate at Cannes: Eddington and Bono: Stories of Surrender. Ari Aster’s next project has been on the radar since it was teased back in April and has been one of the major contenders in the Competition for the coveted Palme d’Or award. The Synopsis for Eddington reads: “In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddi...

On the horizon: Tomorrow's highlights at Cannes May 17 3o6x5a

Tomorrow at the Cannes Film Festival, the schedule offers a rich lineup of events that reflect the global scope and forward-looking spirit of the industry. From early morning networking at the Producers Network to deep conversations around inclusive production, technological innovation, and emerging markets, the day is packed with meaningful discussions and new opportunities. 10:00-11:15: Frontières | Proof of Concept 10:00-11:00: impACT | Inclusive Co-Production in Action: Practical...

Daily for Cannes Film Festival May 17th 64a1e

Die My Love and Nouvelle Vague COMPÉTITION (SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE) EDDINGTON by ARI ASTER at 8:30 (runtime 2h25) In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. LA PETITE DERNIÈRE by HAFSIA HERZI at 11:45 (runtime 1h46) Fatima, 17, the youngest of three daughters, treads carefully as she searches for her own path, ...

#MDF25 on the global stage! 5d1c3j

The energy’s high at the Marché du Film — and we’re only on Day Four! Come explore the latest international film trends through insightful s and inspiring talks led by top-tier speakers from around the world. Plus, don’t miss the chance to get an exclusive first look at bold new works in our Docs-in-Progress and Goes to Cannes showcases — spotlighting fresh projects from rising talents across the globe. Explore today's key highlights!  ...

Women In Motion with Hirokazu Kore-eda and Chie Hayakawa - May 16 725a1b

For the 10th edition of Women In Motion, Kering brought together Directors Hirokazu Koreeda and Chie Hayakawa to discuss filmmaking in Japan and the impact women make on set. Koreeda spoke about the current state of the film industry in Japan, noting that it's challenging to make films at present. However, there has been a significant increase in female directors and filmmakers, making a positive impact on the industry in Japan. He also advocated for better working conditions in Japan, spe...

the 8th Annual Global Entertainment Showcase, French Riviera Film Festival 2025 Sat May 17, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2e5y3u

Dear Friends, Please find link to for the 8th Annual Global Entertainment Showcase, scheduled for May 17 at 12:30 PM at Eden Hotel & Spa (133 rue d'Antibes, Cannes 06400), part of the 2025 French Riviera Film Festival. (Screenings daily from 10 am to 3 pm on May 16 & 17, also free to attend click HERE to and get your free tickets)   ***First come, first served. Limited space available.***   ...

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