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.
Kayla Barnes
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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
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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.
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Joshua and Rebecca Tickell Awarded Golden Globes Documentary Prize at Cannes Film Festival
(L-R): Geralyn White Dreyfous, Regina K. Scully, Rebecca Tickell, Joshua Tickell, Helen Hoehne, Danielle Turkov Wilson, Kelvin Harrison Jr. Photo Credit: Earl Gibson III Filmmakers Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Tickell were honored with the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Lighthouse International Film Festival Sets Lineup for 18th Edition on Long Beach Island
Chili Finger by Edd Banda and Stephen Halsted The Lighthouse International Film Festival will return June 10-14 with its 18th edition, unveiling a 2026 lineup that spans world premieres, festival standouts from Sundance and SXSW, and a wide range of narrative, documentary, and genre programming.
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56th USA Film Festival Winners – ‘Olive’ and ‘Every Line Becomes A Circle’ Take Top Prizes
Olive by Tom Koch After several days of screenings and celebrity appearances, the 56th USA Film Festival concluded in Dallas with the filmmaker award presentations.
