This year’s 55th Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm), taking place from September 19–25, 2024 promises more than 150 films, including 44 feature-length films and more than 33 official selections making their U.S., North American and world premieres.
Film Festivals
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55th Nashville Film Festival Unleashes Lineup with Will & Harper, Melissa Etheridge Docu and More
Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken (Paramount+)
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‘House of Spoils’ First Look Photos of Ariana DeBose as Chef in Thriller Film
Ariana DeBose as Chef © Amazon Content Services LLC Here is the first look at Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose starring as “Chef” in the genre-bending thriller ‘House of Spoils’ that explores the chaos she encounters both in and out of the kitchen.
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62nd New York Film Festival Unveils Currents Lineup with Jem Cohen’s ‘Little, Big, and Far’ as Centerpiece
Images: Universal Language; Little, Big, and Far; and The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire With an emphasis on new and innovative forms and voices, the Currents slate for the 62nd New York Film Festival showcases 12 feature films and 28 short films in six programs.
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Elton John Documentary, Pablo Larraín’s ‘Maria’ with Angelina Jolie and More Among 62nd New York Film Festival Spotlight
Images: Maria, A Real Pain, Emilia Pérez Literary adaptations, portraits of musical artists, Cannes award winners, works dealing with political and historical realities, and the final film of Jean-Luc Godard plus more comprise the Spotlight films of the 62nd New York Film Festival taking place September 27 – October 14, 2024.
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Tilda Swinton to Present Pedro Almodóvar with Donostia Award at San Sebastian Festival
Pedro Almodovar © EL DESEO DA S.L.U. – Foto Iglesias Más Director, screenwriter and producer Pedro Almodóvar will receive a Donostia Award at the 72nd San Sebastian Festival. The honorary award recognizes his extraordinary contribution to the world of cinema. The tribute ceremony will take place at the festival prior to the screening of his latest movie, The Room Next Door (La habitación de al lado), his first feature film in English, starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, which will compete for the Golden Lion at the upcoming Venice Festival. Swinton will be on stage to present the award to him.
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‘A Wonderful Way With Dragons’, ‘The Test’, ‘A/Way’ Win Top Awards at 8th Festival of Cinema NYC
Delfine Paolini, Adam Lukens (Photo by Rehana Khan) Delfine Paolini’s A Wonderful Way With Dragons won Best Narrative Feature Film, and also took home Best Cinematography for Abdelsalam Moussa’s work on the film at the 8th edition of the Forest Hills, Queeens-based film festival Festival of Cinema NYC.
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First Look Photos – Andrés Baiz’s ‘Pimpinero: Blood and Oil’ Drama Premieres at Toronto Film Fest
Pimpinero: Blood and Oil (Prime Video) Here are the first look images for Pimpinero: Blood and Oil, the drama film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Andrés Baiz (Griselda, Narcos, The Hidden Face), that explores the powerful and universal themes of borders and family bonds.
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Ali Weinstein’s TIFF Bound Documentary ‘Your Tomorrow’ Acquired by Blue Ice Docs for Release in Canada
Winter Swimmers at Ontario Place (Photo: screengrab / cinematographer Andrew Moir) The documentary film Your Tomorrow, written, produced and directed by Ali Weinstein, which will have its world premiere at the upcoming 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), has been acquired by Blue Ice Docs for release in Canada.
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20 New Films incl. Megalopolis, Dahomey, Queer Added to 49th Toronto Film Festival
Dahomey © Les Films du Bal – Fanta Sy 20 additional titles including the Gala screenings of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis and the World Premiere of Nick Hamm’s William Tell have been added to the Official Selection of the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival taking place September 5–15, 2024. In total, there are 278 films on the slate for this year’s Festival.
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Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldaña, Steven Soderbergh Among Toronto Film Festival Speakers and Conference Panels
Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldaña, Steven Soderbergh (courtesy TIFF) Toronto International Film Festival has presented a snapshot of this year’s public and Industry programming including the popular In Conversation With… series, TIFF Industry Conference panels, and events designed to inspire and spark future collaborations. The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 5–15, 2024.
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Edgar San Juan’s ‘Casi el Paraíso’ to Open 16th Hola México Film Festival
Casi El Paraiso by Edgar San Juan Hola México Film Festival, the biggest Mexican Film Festival outside of Mexico will hold it’s 16th annual edition of the festival during Hispanic Heritage Month on September 20-27, 2024.
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‘Unstoppable’ First Look Photos – Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez Star in Anthony Robles’ Biopic
Jharrel Jerome (Anthony Robles) in Unstoppable (Amazon MGM Studios) Here are the first look images for Unstoppable, the inspiring biopic drama on NCAA Champion wrestler Anthony Robles, starring Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña with Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez.