In her debut feature Black Zombie, director Maya Annik Bedward traces the origin and evolution of zombies from Haitian spiritual traditions to fixtures of Hollywood horror, examining the cinematic and historical context and reclaiming their deeper cultural significance as powerful symbols of survival and resistance.
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64th New York Film Festival Reveals Currents Selections, World Premiere of Tala Hadid’s Bardi as Centerpiece
Bardi by Tala Hadid The 64th New York Film Festival, taking place September 25 through October 12, revealed the Currents selections.
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‘111 Echoes From Halifax’ and ‘Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!’ Headline 46th Atlantic Film Festival Lineup
Ursina Lardi and Kris Holden-Ried in 111 Echoes from Halifax by Mauro Mueller (Michael Tompkins, courtesy of Elevation Pictures) The 46th Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) returns to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a lineup showcasing 113 feature and short films at Halifax’s Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane from September 16 to 23, 2026.
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Andrew Haigh’s A Long Winter – Mubi Shares First Look Images
A Long Winter by Andrew Haigh Mubi shared the first look images for Andrew Haigh’s (All of Us Strangers, 45 Years) A Long Winter, starring Fred Hechinger (Thelma, Gladiator II), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Caitríona Balfe (Belfast, Ford v Ferrari, Outlander), Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Warfare, Rocketman), and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Warfare, Reservation Dogs).
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New York Film Festival Unveils Spotlight lineup incl. Godzilla Minus Zero, Tom McCarthy’s A Statement, Jonathan Glazer’s Joy of Joys
A Statement by Tom McCarthy (courtesy NYFF) The 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF64) unveiled the Spotlight lineup, including the world premieres of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero, Tom McCarthy’s A Statement, and Jonathan Glazer’s Joy of Joys.
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Toronto Film Festival Adds New Films by Werner Herzog, Guy Nattiv, Martin McDonagh
Carrie Coon in The Liberation by Guy Nattiv (Courtesy Bleecker Street) Toronto International Film Festival has added 11 feature films to the 2026 program, bringing this year’s Festival lineup to 293 titles.
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Film Producers Pippa Harris and James Wilson Set for Spotlight Conversations at BFI London Film Festival’s Industry Forum
Pippa Harris (credit Taylor Hill), James Wilson (credit Peter Searle) UK film producers Pippa Harris (The Beatles, Hamnet, 1917) and James Wilson (The Zone of Interest, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Under the Skin) will have individual Spotlight Conversations at the 70th BFI London Film Festival’s Industry Forum.
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46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Announces Winners + Jewish Film Institute 2026 Grants
The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan) by Gidi Dar The 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has announced its juried and audience awards, with the top prizes going to The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan) for Audience Award Narrative and Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie for Audience Award Documentary.
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Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘South of Tehran’ Featuring Jafar Panahi to Premiere at New York Film Festival
Jafar Panahi in South of Tehran by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Courtesy Kleber Mendonça Filho, NYFF) South of Tehran, a new short film by Kleber Mendonça Filho featuring Iranian director Jafar Panahi, made during the 63rd New York Film Festival in 2025, will world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival.
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Toronto Film Festival Reveals Midnight Madness Lineup with Special Screening of Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’
Hope by Na Hong-jin (Screenshot, Neon) The Toronto International Film Festival has finally revealed its Midnight Madness program lineup, spanning classic horror and wicked action, absurdist alt-comedy, and the return of gonzo documentaries.
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Martin McDonagh to be Honored at Zurich Film Festival and Premiere ‘Wild Horse Nine’
Martin McDonagh (Jeff Spicer) Director Martin McDonagh will be honored at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival with its prestigious A Tribute To … Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cinema.
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The Gallerist, Crime Comedy Starring Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sterling K. Brown, Zach Galifianakis, Charli XCX Acquired by Roadside Attractions and Vertical
The Gallerist by Cathy Yan (Roadside Attractions, Vertical) The Gallerist, a crime comedy film directed by Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey, Dead Pigs), has been jointly acquired by Roadside Attractions and Vertical.