Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Variety to Honor Matthew McConaughey at Arkansas’ Filmland
The Rivals of Amziah King by Andrew Patterson
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Asia Argento to be Celebrated at Locarno Film Festival with Life Achievement Award
Asia Argento Asia Argento, the Italian actress, filmmaker, and musician, is set to receive the Life Achievement Award at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, taking place from August 5 to 15 in Switzerland.
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Sheffield DocFest Award Winners – ‘Filthy’ Wins Grand Jury Award
Filthy (Sucia – Per què no vas fer res?) by Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar The 2026 Sheffield DocFest announced the award winners with Filthy (Sucia – Per què no vas fer res?) directed by Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar winning the Academy Award-accredited Grand Jury Award for the International Competition.
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Eric Roberts, Misty Lee, and Sam Humphrey to Star in Catya Plate’s ‘Alma’ Animated Film
LOS ANGELES – JAN 20: Eric Roberts at ‘CLIKA’ Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on January 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA (Jean Nelson0 Misty Lee, Eric Roberts, and Sam Humphrey are set to star in Alma, Catya Plate’s first stop-motion animated feature film. They join Clarissa Jacobson, Phil Miler, John McBride and Sandrine Morin.
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‘The Floaters’ Trailer – Jackie Tohn Stars in Heartwarming Jewish Summer Camp Comedy
Here is the official trailer for The Floaters, a comedy film directed by Rachel Israel, about two best friends trying to save their Jewish summer camp.
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‘Situations’ Trailer – An LA-based Photographer Re-enters the Dating Scene in Greg Vrotsos’ Relationship Dramedy
Here is the trailer for Situations, Greg Vrotsos’ relationship dramedy starring Greg Vrotsos, P.J. Byrne (The Wolf of Wall Street), Melora Walters (Magnolia), Katie Parker (The Beldham), Fiona Dourif (The Pitt), Fernanda Andrade (Finestkind), and Gino Vento (Mayans M.C.).
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Interview – Director Lars Lovén Talks About the Journey of ‘Celtic Utopia’ Documentary on Irish Musicians
Lars Lovén (photo Elisabeth Marjanovic-Cronvall) The award-winning documentary Celtic Utopia made its New York premiere at this year’s 2026 Brooklyn Film Festival.
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Indie Film Producer Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson to be Honored at Locarno Film Festival
Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson, Raimondo Rezzonico Award 2026 (© Kjartan Þorbjörnsson/Golli) The Iceland-born and U.S.-based film, music video, and television producer Sigurjón “Joni” Sighvatsson is set to receive the Raimondo Rezzonico Award at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, taking place from August 5 to 15, 2026, in Switzerland.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg to Receive President’s Award at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Maggie Gyllenhaal (Gareth Cattermole Contour by Getty Images) and Jesse Eisenberg (credit Jesse Eisenberg) Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will present its President’s Award to director, screenwriter, and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and director, screenwriter, and author Jesse Eisenberg at the opening ceremony of the upcoming 60th edition.
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‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Trailer – HBO Documentary Profiles Nighttime Entertainment Pioneer
Here is the official trailer for Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, a documentary about the NYC public-access host who became an accidental activist.
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Teyana Taylor to Receive Icon of the Year Award at BET Awards
Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor, singer, actress, director, and culture-shaper, will receive the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards.
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Alex Goyette’s Horror ‘Breeder’ Acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder
Breeder by Alex Goyette Alex Goyette’s debut feature, Breeder, starring Daniel Doheny, Dot Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty, has been acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder.