Regina King, Chloe Baily, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs, and Iyanla Vanzant, are among the directors, producers, talent, and more participating in conversations and panels as part of the programming lineup at the 2026 American Black Film Festival.
Film Festivals
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Regina King, Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs Among 30th American Black Film Festival Program Lineup
Regina King, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs (courtesy American Black Film Festival)
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‘Obsession’ and ‘Never After Dark’ Win Top Awards at Overlook Film Festival
Never After Dark by Dave Boyle Curry Barker’s Obsession, the Opening Night film of the 2026 Overlook Film Festival, walked away with the feature film Audience Award at the horror film fest.
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25th Tribeca Festival Unveils Feature and Short Film Lineup Featuring Katie Holmes, André Holland, Susan Sarandon
Sylvia (Susan Sarandon) and Emily (Everly Carganilla) in The Accompanist by Zach Woods (Andre Lascaris) Tribeca Festival has unveiled its 2026 feature and short film lineup for its milestone 25th-anniversary edition, taking place June 3–14, 2026 in New York City.
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Ryan Cunningham’s ‘Lone Wolves’ to Kick Off 18th ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York Lineup
Lone Wolves by Ryan Cunningham The 18th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York returns April 23 to 30, 2026, presenting more than 30 films that the festival describes as titles that “speak to the urgency of this moment.”
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52nd Seattle International Film Festival Reveals Lineup
100 Sunset by Kunsang Kyirong The 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, taking place May 7 to 17, 2026, announced the lineup of 203 films from 71 countries and regions.
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Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary to Kick Off 25th Tribeca Festival
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World), by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson The world premiere of the documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World), directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, will kick off the 25th anniversary edition of Tribeca Festival.
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58th Directors’ Fortnight Reveals Lineup, Opens with Kantemir Balagov’s ‘Butterfly Jam’
Butterfly Jam by Kantemir Balagov will open the 58th edition of the Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des cinéastes), taking place May 13-23, 2026.
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50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Winners – ‘Linka Linka’ and ‘Rose’ Take Top Firebird Awards
Kangdrun’s Linka Linka and Markus Schleinzer’s Rose have won the top prizes, the Firebird Awards in the Young Cinema Competition at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival.
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65th Cannes Critics Week Reveals Lineup, Opens with Phuong Mai Nguyen’s ‘In Waves’
In Waves by Phuong Mai Nguyen The 65th edition of Cannes Critics Week (La Semaine de la Critique), set to take place May 13th to 21st, 2026, today unveiled the official selection of 11 feature films.
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56th USA Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Opens with ‘Arthur Elgort: Models & Muses’
Arthur Elgort: Models & Muses by Warren Elgort The USA Film Festival, known for its celebration of new and classic films, unveiled the lineup for its 56th edition, taking place April 22 to 26, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.
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Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ to Close 52nd Seattle International Film Festival
The 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is set to conclude on May 17 with The Invite, a star-studded drama by actress and director Olivia Wilde, who leads the film alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton.
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42nd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Reveals Lineup, Opens with Lloyd Lee Choi’s ‘Lucky Lu’
Lucky Lu by Lloyd Lee Choi The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) revealed the program for its 42nd edition, which will take place from April 29 to May 3, 2026.