Anthony Firth’s Mockbuster is a comedy-filled mockumentary that chronicles his experience directing a film for The Asylum, the (in)famous studio behind the pop culture phenomenon Sharknado.
Kayla Barnes
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‘Cruel Hands’ Trailer – Al Kalyk’s Award-winning Horror Thriller Heads to Theaters
Cruel Hands is a horror thriller film directed by Al Kalyk and starring Mavournee Hazel, Josh McConville, and Diesel La Torraca.
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Kahyun Kim and Nick Ballard Star in ‘Eternal Properties’ Maceo Greenberg’s Sci-fi Thriller

Kahyun Kim and Nick Ballard (courtesy Deborah Gilels) Kahyun Kim (St. Denis Medical) and Nick Ballard (Rosario) are starring in the new psychological sci-fi thriller Eternal Properties, with Betsy Hume (Sinister Secret Ingredient), Nils Stewart (Good Trouble), Travis Lincoln Cox (Blood Star), and Michael Guarasci rounding out the cast.
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Richard Linklater to Receive Career Achievement Award at Zurich Film Festival

Richard Linklater (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) Filmmaker Richard Linklater will be honored at the Zurich Film Festival with the Golden Eye, Career Achievement Award for his life’s work, including the Before trilogy and Boyhood.
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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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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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Academy to Honor Glenn Close, Floyd Norman, Ridley Scott, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler at 2026 Governors Awards

The Academy to Honor Glenn Close, Floyd Norman, Ridley Scott, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler (The Academy) The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler.
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60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Reveals Official Selection and Jury

Five Years, Four Months (Cinco años, cuatro meses) by Esteban Hoyos García, Juan Miguel Gelacio Ramírez Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has unveiled the official selection and juries for the 60th edition, taking place July 3 to 11, 2026.
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Interview – ‘The Mechanics of Borders’ Director Hubert Caron-Guay Wants to Make You Uncomfortable

Hubert Caron-Guay Hubert Caron-Guay, a visual artist, director, scriptwriter, and producer, is known for creating intimate stories that explore the complexities of the human condition. Through close relationships with his characters, his work often examines personal struggles while questioning the social and political systems that shape everyday life.
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32nd Palm Springs International ShortFest Reveals Lineup

Christopher Meloni and Michael Gandolfini in Chop Cheese by Sophia Meloni The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its lineup for the 32nd edition of the festival, which will take place June 23-29, 2026, at Festival Theaters in Palm Springs.
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Louis Clichy’s Hand-Painted Film ‘Iron Boy’ Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics

Iron Boy by Louis Clichy (Sony Pictures Classics) Iron Boy, Louis Clichy’s hand-painted animated film, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics.

