The Stony Brook Film Festival revealed the full lineup for its 30th anniversary edition taking place from July 17–26 at Staller Center for the Arts. The 2025 Festival will showcase 36 films from 19 countries, including world premieres, U.S. debuts, and exclusive screenings.
Actress Kim Novak, known starring in Vertigo, Picnic, Bell, Book and Candle, will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival taking place August 27 – September 6, 2025.
From over 11,750 films submitted by more than 7,500 filmmakers, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards announced the 2025 winners (see shortlist) at a special ceremony hosted by Denny Directo of Entertainment Tonight.
Academy Award-winning director Bill Condon returns to the musical stage with Kiss of the Spider Woman, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show and Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel. Jennifer Lopez stars as Ingrid Luna, a glamorous screen siren and the titular Spider Woman, Diego Luna portrays Valentin Arregui, a Marxist revolutionary, while Tonatiuh Elizarraraz takes on the role of Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser imprisoned during Argentina’s Dirty War. Together, they weave a tale of fantasy and resilience within the confines of a repressive South American prison.
The 2025 Tribeca Festival kicked off on Wednesday, June 4th with the world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So it Goes, an expansive and deeply personal portrait of the life and music of New York City icon Billy Joel.
Architecton, the latest documentary from Russian filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky is a visually arresting exploration of humanity’s relationship with stone and concrete. Starring architect and designer Michele De Lucchi, and using sweeping drone shots along with intimate portrayals, the film looks at how our architectural choices reflect societal values and the impermanence of modern constructions.
HBO debuted the official trailer and release date for My Mom Jayne, the revealing documentary film directed by actress and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay, on her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield’s life.
The 31st Palm Springs International ShortFest taking place June 24-30, 2025 has unveiled the lineup of 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 World Premieres. Featured in the films are Alan Cumming, Bella Ramsey, Chase Sui Wonders, Chloe East, Chris Pine, Demi Singelton, Haley Joel Osment, Ian McKellen, Jane Levy, John C. Reilly, Pauline Chalamet, Reggie Watts, Simon Rex and more.
The documentary John Candy: I Like Me directed by Colin Hanks will world premiere as the Opening Night Gala of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The documentary produced by Ryan Reynolds, is described as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Canadian icon, with stories and memories from Candy’s family, closest friends, and longtime collaborators. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 4–14, 2025.
The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival taking place July 4 – 12, 2025 has unveiled the official selection and jury. The festival announced only 11 of the 12 films in the Crystal Globe Competition, with the remaining one from Iran – for the safety of the filmmakers, it has been decided to postpone the announcement until closer to the festival.