The Tale of Silyan, a docu-fable film from Macedonian filmmaker Tamara Kotevska will World Premiere in Out of Competition at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
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Tamara Kotevska’s Docu-fable ‘The Tale of Silyan’ Premieres at Venice Film Festival
The Tale of Silyan by Tamara Kotevsk (Ciconia Film, Concordia Studio, The Corner Shop)
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Bruce Springsteen’s Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Set as Spotlight Gala of New York Film Festival
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (photo by Macall Polay, © 2025 20th Century Studios) Scott Cooper’s Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere will make its premiere as the Spotlight Gala selection of the 63rd New York Film Festival taking place from September 26 through October 13, 2025.
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‘Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life’ Documentary on Famed Gelato-maker Released on VOD | Trailer
Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life, described as “a heartwarming, sensory-rich documentary celebrating the extraordinary life of Italy’s most joyful gelato-maker” will be released on VOD digital platforms on August 19, 2025.
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Colin Farrell to Receive Golden Icon Award for ‘Ballad of a Small Player at Zurich Film Festival
Colin Farrell in Ballad of a Small Player (Netflix) Actor Colin Farrell will be honored at Zurich Film Festival with the Golden Icon Award, for his performance in the film Ballad of a Small Player as well as his overall career achievements. He will be accompanied by Swiss director and Oscar winner Edward Berger also host a ZFF Masters.
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Viola Davis and Walter Murch Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees at AFI Conservatory Commencement
Honorary Degree Recipients Viola Davis and Walter Murch (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for AFI) Actress and producer Viola Davis and film editor and sound designer Walter Murch received Doctorates of Fine Arts degrees, honoris causa, “for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image” at the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2025 commencement ceremony.
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Toronto Film Festival Classics Program to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Jaws
Jaws Toronto Film Festival is celebrating its 50th edition with a Classics program of new 4K restorations presented alongside special 50th anniversary screenings of Jaws in 35mm. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 4–14, 2025.
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TIFF Unveils Wavelengths Lineup with BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, Mare’s Nest and More
Funmilayo Akechuwku in BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jac Martinez / BLKNWS™) Toronto Film Festival announced the lineup for its 25th Wavelengths program showcasing eight features, a special pairing, and three shorts program. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 4–14, 2025.
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Toronto Film Festival Showcases 48 Short Films in Short Cuts Program Featuring Idris Elba, David Hasselhoff
Idris Elba (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) 48 short films representing 28 countries – including 20 Canadian titles are featured in the Short Cuts program of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival taking place September 4–14, 2025.
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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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‘Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex’ Trailer – Music Documentary Explores the Glam‑rock Pioneer
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex is a music documentary directed by Ethan Silverman that explores the life and music of glam‑rock pioneer. Through a combination of archival footage and rare interviews, a cross‑generational array of artists re‑imagine his songs.
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‘We Strangers’ Trailer – Kirby Howell-Baptiste Shines in Anu Valia’s Haunting Social Thriller Film
We Strangers (Quiver Distribution) We Strangers marks the feature film directorial debut of Anu Valia and set in post‑industrial Gary, Indiana, it follows Rayelle “Ray” Martin played by Kirby Howell‑Baptiste – a housekeeper who finds her quiet life upended by a spontaneous lie: she claims she can speak to the dead.
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Nashville Film Festival Announces 2025 Program with Over 140 Films
The True Beauty Of Being Bitten By A Tick by Peter Ohs (courtesy Filmfest München ) The 56th Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) taking place from September 18–24, 2025 will feature more than 140 selections from over 30 countries.