Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) marks the feature directorial debut of Sierra Falconer, a semi-autobiographical anthology drama film adapted from her time growing up in Interlochen, Michigan.
Garry Green
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52nd Telluride Film Festival Unveils Lineup
Ballad of a Small Player (Netflix) Presented by the National Film Preserve each year over the Labor Day Weekend, the 52nd Telluride Film Festival unveiled its official program selections of over sixty feature films, short films, and revival programs.
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Norway Submits Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
Norway has submitted Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value (Affeksjonsverdi) as its contender for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards (2026).
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Thailand Submits ‘A Useful Ghost’ for Oscar for Best International Feature Film
Thailand earlier this week selected Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s debut feature A Useful Ghost (Phi Chidi Kha) as the country’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s ‘Sundays’ to Compete at San Sebastian Film Festival
Sundays (Los domingos) by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa (courtesy SSIFF) Alauda Ruiz de Azúa will compete for the Golden Shell at the 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival with Sundays (Los domingos), the story of a brilliant and idealistic young woman who feels an unexpected attraction to the contemplative life of the cloistered monastery.
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Ben Rivers ‘Mare’s Nest’ Headlines 63rd New York Film Festival Currents Lineup
Mare’s Nest by Ben Rivers New York Film Festival unveiled the 2025 Currents slate of 16 feature films and 24 short films representing 28 countries. The Currents Centerpiece selection is the U.S. premiere of Mare’s Nest by Ben Rivers, an enigmatic road movie set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by children.
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63rd New York Film Festival Unveils Main Slate Lineup with Titles by Laura Poitras, Joachim Trier and More
Sentimental Value (Kasper Tuxen) The 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63), taking place September 26 through October 13, 2025 unveiled the Main Slate of 34 films from 26 countries.
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‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Trailer – Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger Star in Bing Liu’s Drama Film
Preparation for the Next Life (Screenshot | Orion Pictures) Here is the official trailer for Preparation for the Next Life, an emotionally resonant drama film directed by Bing Liu, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe and Fred Hechinger as Skinner.
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8th Indy Shorts Film Festival Winners – ‘The Singers’, ‘The Last Observers’ and Éiru Take Grand Prizes
Éiru by Giovanna Ferrari (courtesy Indy Shorts) The 8th Indy Shorts International Film Festival concluded on Sunday, July 27, and awarded $35,000 in cash prizes at the Award Presentation. “The Singers” by Sam Davis won the Narrative Grand Prize, “The Last Observers” by Maja K Mikkelsen won the Documentary Grand Prize, and “Éiru” by Giovanna Ferrari won the Animated Grand Prize, automatically qualifying these film for the 2026 Academy Awards® in their respective categories.
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Mistura, ‘Mad Bills to Pay’ and Nawi Win Top Prizes at 30th Stony Brook Film Festival
Photos by Impressions by Amber Stony Brook Film Festival, which saw its largest audience since the pandemic, concluded its 30th edition with the Peruvian drama Mistura by Ricardo de Montreuil winning the Jury Award for Best Feature. It follows a privileged French-Peruvian woman, who watches as her life quickly unravels after her husband’s betrayal ostracizes her from elite society.
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‘AJ Goes to the Dog Park’ Trailer – AJ Thompson Stars in Toby Jones’ Fargo-Set Comedy Film
AJ Goes to the Dog Park (Doppelgänger Releasing) AJ Goes to the Dog Park, the debut feature film from director Toby Jones (not the British actor) stars AJ Thompson as the lovably average AJ, whose blissful routine – complete with buttered toast, a calm day job, and daily visits to the dog park with his pups – gets turned upside-down when the park is transformed into a ‘blog park’. Alongside Thompson, the cast includes Crystal Cossette Knight as the mayor, with Morgan Davy, Danny Davy, and a host of Fargo locals rounding out the quirky ensemble.
