43 films from Canadian and international filmmakers has been selected for the 2024 Centrepiece lineup at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 5-15, 2024.
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J.K. Simmons Stars in ‘Spaceman’ Dan Abramovici’s Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Film | Trailer
Spaceman. (Courtesy of Press Play Films) Spaceman, the sci-fi short film by writer/director Dan Abramovici (Play It Again, Liminal), not to be confused with the Adam Sandler led Netflix film under the same title also releasing this year, explores the creative artistic journey of an artist losing passion for his crafts.
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‘The Devil’s Bath’ Selected as Austria’s Submission for Best International Feature Film at 97th Academy Awards
The Devil’s Bath (Des Teufels Bad) (Shudder / IFC Films) ‘The Devil’s Bath’ (Des Teufels Bad) directed by filmmaking duo Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala has been announced by the Film & Music Association of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber as Austria’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at next year’s Academy Awards.
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‘Kneecap’ Selected as Ireland’s Oscar Entry in 2025 Best International Feature Film Category
Kneecap by Rich Peppiatt The Irish language feature film Kneecap, written and directed by Rich Peppiatt (One Rogue Reporter), has been selected to represent Ireland in the Oscar® International Feature Film category at the 97th annual Academy Awards.
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American Cinematheque Unveils 2nd PROOF Film Festival Lineup of 46 Proof-of-Concept Shorts
Rat! directed by Neal Suresh Mulani American Cinematheque announced the lineup of 46 official selections, filmmaking labs and panels for the 2nd Annual PROOF Film Festival, taking place October 18-20 at the Culver Theater (9500 Culver Blvd.).
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‘Paradise Is Burning’ – Three Sisters Navigates World Without Parents in Swedish Coming of Age Film | Trailer
Paradise Is Burning. (Courtesy of Room 8 Films) Room 8 Films debuted the trailer for ‘Paradise Is Burning’, a coming of age drama/comedy film on the story of three sisters navigating their life without any parental figures.
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‘Don’t Turn Out the Lights’ – High School Reunion Turns into a Fight for Survival in Andy Fickman’s Horror Film | Trailer
Don’t Turn Out the Lights. (Courtesy of Quiver Distribution) Quiver Distribution revealed the trailer for ‘Don’t Turn Out the Lights’ a horror film following a group of six friends going on a road trip that leads to a terrifying experience.
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Pharrell Williams’ “Piece by Piece” is Closing Night Gala of BFI London Film Festival
Piece by Piece by Morgan Neville (Courtesy of Focus Features) The UK Premiere of the animated film Piece by Piece by director Morgan Neville is the Closing Night Gala of the 68th BFI London Film Festival taking place October 9-20, 2024. Piece by Piece follows the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams, all told through the lens of LEGO animation.
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Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Room Next Door’ Set as Centerpiece Film for 62nd New York Film Festival
Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton in Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door (© El Deseo, photo by Iglesias Más.) Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, will make its U.S. premiere as the Centerpiece selection for the 62nd New York Film Festival.
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Claude Lelouch to Receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival
Claude Lelouch (courtesy Venice Film Festival) French director, writer and producer Claude Lelouch (A Man and a Woman, Happy New Year, The Beautiful Story) is the recipient of the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award of the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The award is dedicated to a personality who has made a particularly original contribution to the contemporary film industry.
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Tilda Swinton Narrates ‘Impulse: Playing With Reality’ Mixed Reality Experience Documentary Premiering at Venice Fest
Tilda Swinton, Impulse: Playing With Reality (Credits LtoR: Anagram, Tilda Swinton by Brigitte Lacombe) Academy Award-winning Actor Tilda Swinton will narrate Impulse: Playing with Reality, the interactive mixed reality documentary and second installment in the Playing With Reality collection, Impulse.
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Kota Nakano’s ‘Retake’ Wins Obayashi Prize at Japan Cuts
Retake by Kota Nakano Retake directed by Kota Nakano is the winner of the fourth Obayashi Prize at Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film.