The Toronto International Film Festival announced the films in the Contemporary World Cinema program at the festival’s 46th edition, plus recently confirmed additional Gala and Special Presentations titles.
Film Festivals
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Toronto Film Festival Unveils Contemporary World Cinema and Discovery 2021 Lineup
The Box (La Caja) directed by Lorenzo Vigas
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Thirteen Films to Compete for New Directors Award at San Sebastian Festival 2021
Mass directed by Fran Kranz Thirteen films from 15 countries will compete for the Kutxabank-New Directors Award at the 69th edition of San Sebastian Festival taking place from September 17-25, 2021.
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Jane Campion’s ‘The Power of the Dog’ is Centerpiece Film of New York Film Festival
The Power of the Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Netflix) Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst makes its New York premiere as the Centerpiece selection for the 59th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on October 1.
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‘Homebird’ ‘Street Reporter’ among 2021 Indy Shorts Audience Award Winners
Homebird directed by Ewa Smyk The 2021 Indy Shorts International Film Festival, presented by Heartland Film (Indy Shorts) concluded its six-day run and announced the winners of the Audience Choice Awards with Ewa Smyk’s “Homebird” the big winner with both the Academy Award®-qualifying Grand Prize and Audience Choice Awards in the Animated category.
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St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase 2021 Announces Winners – MONUMENT Wins Best Showcase Film
Monument directed by Josh Johnson and Tim Maupin The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase 2021 announced awards and the films invited to the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) with Monument, directed by Josh Johnson and Tim Maupin taking the Essy Award for Best Showcase Film. In the film, set in a world that can no longer sustain trees, a family takes a day trip to behold one of the last few preserved in a glass dome.
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DUNE Trailer. Venice Bound Sci-fi Film Stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa
Dune Starring Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya Here is the new trailer for highly anticipated sci-fi film Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, premiering at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. Dune will be available on October 22 in theaters and on HBO Max.
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Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2021 Reveals First 11 Genre Films
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2021 Poster Returning to a hybrid model for the 2021 edition, the Santa Ana, California based Horrible Imaginings Film Festival revealed the first 11 official selection films.
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Supernatural Thriller THE NIGHT HOUSE to Open Popcorn Frights 2021 Hybrid Edition
The Night House directed by David Bruckner and starring Rebecca Hall The Florida Premiere of the supernatural thriller The Night House from The Ritual director David Bruckner and starring Rebecca Hall (Godzilla vs. Kong) will open the 2021 Popcorn Frights film festival.
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Films by Female Filmmakers Win Top Academy Awards-qualifying Grand Prizes at 2021 Indy Shorts Film Fest
“Like the Ones I Used to Know” by Annie St. Pierre Three films, all directed by women – “Like the Ones I Used to Know” by Annie St. Pierre, “Your Street” by Güzin Kar and “Homebird” by Ewa Smyk won the Grand Prizes along with the Academy Awards®-qualifying honors, at the 2021 Indy Shorts International Film Festival presented by Heartland Film (Indy Shorts).
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47 Films to Compete at Sarajevo Film Festival 2021
Sarajevo Film Festival A total of 47 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival in the four competition sections – feature, documentary, short and student film.
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Watch First Trailer for DREAMS ON FIRE – Japanese Dance Drama at Fantasia
Dreams on Fire directed by Philippe McKie The first trailer debuted for the Japanese underground dance drama Dreams on Fire set to celebrate its North American Premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal.
