The 12th Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF), taking place May 20-24, 2026, in Mammoth Lakes, California, revealed the lineup. The festival opens on May 20 with the presentation of the Sierra Spirit Award to Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, as part of a special 40th anniversary screening of Children of a Lesser God.
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema celebrates its 25th anniversary edition at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City, from May 28 through June 4, 2026.
Lady Champagne, Barbara Forever, and Hunky Jesus, films with deep ties to San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community and queer filmmaking legacy, will headline the landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) taking place June 17 to 27, 2026.
Tribeca Festival announced its 2026 lineup of Talks, Reunions, Retrospectives, the world premiere of Katy Perry’s film, and an honorary award for Bruce Springsteen.
Dino Mustafić’s The Pavilion captured the Golden Apple Jury Award for Best Feature Film at the 22nd Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival in New York City, which ran April 22 to 26, 2026.
American Black Film Festival has revealed the five finalists for the 29th HBO Short Film Award Showcase, at the 30th Anniversary “Homecoming” edition taking place May 27 to 31, 2026, in Miami Beach.
Tribeca Festival continued to roll out the lineup for its 25th anniversary, unveiling the 2026 NOW (New Online Work) lineup featuring digital-first storytelling by social media creators across platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has been named the president of the International Jury of the Competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, taking place September 2-12, 2026
Thelma & Louise are the stars of the official poster of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, thirty-five years after the Ridley Scott-directed movie premiered in Cannes on May 20, 1991.
William Means’ Junkie took both the Grand Jury prize and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at the 35th Anniversary edition of Florida Film Festival.
Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) has revealed the 19 films competing for the Havana Star Prize at the upcoming 26th edition, set to take place May 1–7, 2026.
Tribeca Festival revealed its 2026 television and podcast lineup, featuring live tapings and exclusive conversations, for its 25th anniversary edition taking place June 3–14 in New York City.