Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister, a warped, sinister spin on the Cinderella story has won the feature film Audience Award at the 2025 Overlook Film Festival.
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‘The Ugly Stepsister’ and ‘Touch Me’ Win Top Prizes at 2025 Overlook Film Festival
The Ugly Stepsister (Lukasz Bak | IFC Films. Shudder)
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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Trailer – Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson Star in Wes Anderson’s Quirky Thriller
The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson (Focus Features) Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme has unveiled its first official trailer, giving audiences a glimpse into his trademark quirky and intricate narrative that seamlessly blends family dynamics with high-stakes intrigue.
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78th Cannes Film Festival Unveils Official Selection with Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Jafar Panahi
Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton in The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson (TPS Productions/Focus Features) 78th Cannes Film Festival taking place May 13 to 24, 2025, unveiled the Official Selections including feature films in Competition, Un Certain Regard, Out of Competition, Midnight Screenings, Cannes Premiere and Special Screenings.
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Jay Duplass’ ‘The Baltimorons’ Headlines 12th Chicago Critics Film Festival Lineup
The Baltimorons by Jay Duplass (Jessie Cohen) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced the complete lineup, for the 12th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, taking place May 2-8 at the city’s historic Music Box Theatre.
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Afolabi Olalekan’s ‘Freedom Way’ to Open 32nd New York African Film Festival Lineup
Freedom Way by Afolabi Olalekan (Bluhouse Studios) The 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) unveiled the lineup featuring more than 30 contemporary and classic films from Africa and its diaspora. This year’s theme, “Fluid Horizons: A Shifting Lens on a Hopeful World,” honors the resilience of African youth and the forebearers who paved the way for them.
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‘The Last Rodeo’ Starring Neal McDonough Headlines 55th USA Film Festival in Dallas Lineup
The Last Rodeo by Jon Avnet (Angel Studios) The USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas celebrates its 55th edition from April 23-27, 2025, with a star-studded lineup of films and events.
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Snapshot – Alex Ross Perry’s ‘Pavements’, Rachel Suissa’s ‘Greek Mother’s Never Die’ Set Release Days
‘Pavements’ Alex Ross Perry’s Hybrid Biopic Documentary Makes its US theatrical premiere on Friday, May 2
Pavements by Alex Ross Perry
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Snapshot – Netflix ‘Race for the Crown’, Jack McCafferty’s RomCom ‘Dreaming of You’, Federico Fellini’s ‘8 ½’ Set Release Dates
Dreaming of You directed by Jack McCafferty (Freestyle Digital Media) Dreaming of You – A Man at a Sleep Study Meets the Girl of his Dreams in Jack McCafferty’s Romantic Comedy
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World Premiere of Jess Dang’s ‘Surrender’ to Open 41st LA Asian Pacific Film Festival Lineup
Surrender, written and directed by Jess Dang (courtesy LAAPFF) The 41st Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) taking place from May 1 to May 7, 2025 will open with the world premiere of Surrender, Jess Dang’s feature directorial debut, starring Andrea Bang and Keiko Agena. Also screening on opening night May 1 is the world premiere of the short documentary, Māhū: A Trans-Pacific Love Story. Directed by Lisette Marie Flanary, the film explores the Native Hawaiian concept of gender fluidity as it follows an innovative theater production by Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne.
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Snapshot – Adam Jack’s Indie Thriller Film ‘Jackknife’ Sets Release Date, Rock Climber Beth Rodden to Headline NZ Mountain Film Festival
Adam Jack’s Award Winning Indie Thriller Film ‘Jackknife’ Set for Release on April 29 | Trailer
