TIFF 2019 Announces Platform Jury, Breaks Tradition of Filmmaker-Heavy Judges Lineup
Now in its fifth year, the Platform section champions up to 12 works with high artistic merit that also demonstrate a strong directorial vision.
Festivals
Future of TIFF’s Main Theater In Question: Festival Does Not Expect Impact for ‘Number of Years’
The centrally located Scotiabank Theatre hosts many of the festival’s screenings, but it might soon be replaced with a pair of mixed-use buildings.
Inside Out 2019 Lineup: ‘Rocketman’ to Open Toronto LGBTQ Film Festival After Cannes Debut
The festival also announced a four-year partnership with Netflix to support Canadian LGBTQ filmmakers.
Tribeca 2019 Awards Honors First-Time Filmmakers, Including Festival’s Youngest Director Ever
Phillip Youmans was just 17 when he made “Burning Cane,” and the feature directorial debut has just been rewarded quite handsomely by its festival home.
BAMcinemaFest 2019 to Open With Lulu Wang’s ‘The Farewell,’ Announces Full Lineup — Exclusive
The annual Brooklyn-set fest will screen 18 NY premieres, one U.S. premiere, and three world premieres, including some of the buzziest indie titles of the year.
Tribeca 2019: 12 Must-See Films at This Year’s Festival, From Danny Boyle to a Wild ‘Showgirls’ Doc
From returning favorites to a slew of fresh voices, this year’s festival has plenty of exciting films on offer. Here are the ones you won’t want to miss.
IFC Center and Tina Brown’s Women in the World Launch Female Filmmaker-Focused 51Fest
The name recognizes that women make up 51% of the United States, a fact not reflected in the vast majority of media.
Canneseries: How a New Festival in France Illustrates Television’s Growing Global Business
Last year, it launched “Killing Eve.” Now, Canneseries is growing its ambition.
‘Suburban Birds’ Back in New Directors/New Films After China Pulled It
Previous screenings were canceled due to circumstances that could have resulted in the director being banned from filmmaking for five years.
Denver Film Society Artistic Director Brit Withey Killed in Car Accident
Withey is remembered for bringing his taste in dark, edgy international cinema to Denver audiences.
Noah Cowan Will Step Down as Head of San Francisco’s SFFILM After 2019 Festival
Cowan inherited an organization with a rocky history in 2012.
La Guarimba: The Tiny Italian Film Festival Ruffling More Feathers Than the Mafia
“The most powerful mafia in the world is here and people fight against a free cinema,” said festival co-founder Giulio Vita.
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Composer Marcelo Zarvos on his ‘love letter to Mexico City’ in ‘The Romanoffs,’ plus ‘Ray Donovan’ and ‘The Affair’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]
