The festival lineup may be difficult to parse, with a mishmash of discoveries and a few higher-profile titles, but that’s a microcosm of the industry in 2020.
The slimmed-down September slate also boasts previously announced films from Spike Lee, Halle Berry, Francis Lee, and more.
This year’s festival, slated to play out in both digital and in-person events, will open with a joyous project about coming together.
A statement released by Venice, Telluride, TIFF and NYFF has insiders scratching their heads. Here’s what to expect.
The annual Canadian festival will still roll out in September, but with a slimmer lineup and a number of changes designed to encourage a safe viewing experience for all.
Veteran festival director Noah Cowan explores the range of options that festivals face in the months ahead.
The film, among the most expensive festival buys ever, can’t win any Oscars and won’t be shown in theaters. So how will HBO know if it’s a success?
322 critics voted in the survey, which diverged from the TIFF People’s Choice Award for the second year in a row.
Marielle Heller, Kasi Lemmons, Julie Delpy, Unjoo Moon, Haifaa Al-Mansour, Lauren Greenfield, and Alma Har’el were among the directors who attended.
Critics were ready to dismiss Taika Waititi’s Hitler satire, but the Toronto audience award means it demands the Academy’s consideration.
The prize, historically, has presaged an eventual Best Picture Oscar nominee — and, in some cases, a winner.
These highlights from the fall festival circuit still need homes. Somebody do something!
