MidWest WeirdFest revealed the first films selected for the 2026 festival, including the world premieres of Incubation by Joshua Land and Victor Fink, The Philip Experiment by Thomas Eliot, and Sunset Strip Killers by Chad Ferrin.
Garry Green
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MidWest WeirdFest Reveals First Films – Premieres of ‘Sunset Strip Killers’, ‘Incubation’, ‘The Philip Experiment’
Sunset Strip Killers by Chad Ferrin
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Berlinale 2026 Unveils Shorts and Forum Special Programs Lineup
Beaucoup parler | A Lot Talk by Pascale Bodet (Les Films du Carry & The Dark) 21 short films will celebrate their world premiere in the Berlinale Shorts program of the Berlin International Film Festival, including new films by Radu Jude and Yolande Zauberman.
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‘Sirât’, ‘Natchez’ Win Top Jury Prizes at 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival
Sirāt by Óliver Laxe (Neon) The 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival revealed this year’s juried award winners, with Oliver Laxe’s Sirât winning the prestigious FIPRESCI Prize for Best International Feature Film.
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2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils Beyond Film Talks and Events with Olivia Wilde, Richard Linklater, Ava DuVernay
Top L–R: William David Caballero, Nicole Holofcener, Salman Rushdie, Billie Jean King, Antoine Fuqua
Second Row L–R: James Wan, Ava DuVernay, John Turturro, Olivia Wilde, Richard Linklater
Bottom L–R: Daniel Kwan, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Barbara Kopple, Elijah Wood, Janet YangOlivia Wilde, Richard Linklater, Ava DuVernay, and more are all confirmed to be featured in the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual Beyond Film talks and events, a series featuring artist conversations and experts.
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Petra Volpe to Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award for ‘Late Shift’
Petra Volpe (Gabriel Hill for Zurich Film Festival) Swiss director Petra Volpe will be presented with Zurich Film Festival‘s Golden Eye Award for her film Late Shift, selected as the Swiss Oscar entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Felipe Bustos Sierra’s ‘Everybody To Kenmure Street’ to Open 22nd Glasgow Film Festival
Everybody To Kenmure Street by Felipe Bustos Sierra The UK Premiere of Everybody To Kenmure Street, BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary about one of Scotland’s recent spontaneous acts of civil resistance, will open the 22nd edition of Glasgow Film Festival on 25th February, 2026
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‘Sinners’ Dominates Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards, Wins Best Film
Sinners by Ryan Coogler (Warner Bros) Sinners swept most of the major categories of the 2025 Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) annual EDA Awards, winning seven awards including Best Film, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), and Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku).
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Emanuela Galliussi and Dean Ronalds’ ‘Zoe’ Whimsical Comedy Makes Debut at Dances With Films NYC
The whimsical comedy Zoe makes its New York debut at Dances With Films NYC, introducing audiences to a charming film from filmmakers Emanuela Galliussi and Dean Ronalds.
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‘You Had to Be There’ and ‘Sentimental Value’ to Headline Inaugural New York Comedy Film Festival
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution by Nick Davis (courtesy TIFF) New York City is about to get a whole lot funnier. This spring, the New York Comedy Film Festival makes its debut, launching a brand-new event designed to bring together filmmakers, comedians, and passionate audiences.
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‘Sinners’ Dominates Online Association of Female Film Critics Awards, Wins Best Film
Sinners by Ryan Coogler (Warner Bros) Sinners dominated the Online Association of Female Film Critics (OAFFC) 2025 awards, securing multiple top wins including Best Film, and Best Acting Ensemble, along with Best Director for Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan received the award for Best Male Lead, and Wunmi Mosaku was honored with Best Supporting Female.
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76th Berlin Film Festival Reveals First Films in Panorama, Generation and Retrospective Programs
Hiam Abbass & Amine Benrachid in Only Rebels Win by Danielle Arbid (Easy Riders Films) The 76th Berlin International Film Festival taking place from February 12 to 22, 2026 revealed the first films in the Berlinale Panorama, Berlinale Generation and Berlinale Retrospective programs.
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Agnieszka Holland to Receive Honorary Dragon Award at Göteborg Film Festival
Agnieszka Holland (Marlene Film Production) Filmmaker Agnieszka Holland will be honored at the 2026 Göteborg Film Festival with the international Honorary Dragon Award.