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.
Film Festivals
78th Cannes Film Festival Unveils Official Selection with Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Jafar Panahi
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.
Jay Duplass’ ‘The Baltimorons’ Headlines 12th Chicago Critics Film Festival Lineup
The Chicago Film Critics Association 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.
Afolabi Olalekan’s ‘Freedom Way’ to Open 32nd New York African Film Festival Lineup
The 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival unveiled the lineup featuring more than 30 contemporary and classic films from Africa and its diaspora.
28th Brooklyn Film Festival Titled ‘Pause’ to Run May 30-June 8
Brooklyn Film Festival announced its 28th edition titled Pause taking place from May 30-June 8, in-person at Windmill Studios in Greenpoint.
Daniel Battsek Named President of Film at Lincoln Center
Daniel Battsek has been appointed President of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), the NYC organization dedicated to the art of cinema and home to the New York Film Festival.
Tom Cruise ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Tom Cruise will celebrate the world premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
‘The Last Rodeo’ Starring Neal McDonough Headlines 55th USA Film Festival in Dallas Lineup
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.
Werner Herzog to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice International Film Festival
“I feel deeply honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Honorary Golden Lion by the Venice Biennale. I have always tried to be a Good Soldier of Cinema, and this feels like a medal for my work. Thank you. ” – Werner Herzog.
Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Palme d’or for Lifetime Achievement at Cannes Film Festival
Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
World Premiere of ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ to Open 2025 Tribeca Festival
The world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, will open the 2025 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 4-15 in New York City.
Ryan White’s ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ Wins Best Film at 49th Cleveland International Film Festival
Come See Me in the Good Light, directed by Ryan White has won the Audience Choice Award for Best Film at the 49th Cleveland International Film Festival