20 projects from 17 countries will be showcased in the 3rd edition of LFF Expanded, the BFI London Film Festival’s Immersive Art and Extended Realities strand. This year’s program showcases a rich selection of works from creators working at the forefront of emerging technologies, including interactive virtual reality, screen-based installations, augmented reality, mixed reality, immersive audio experience and live performance.
Apple TV+ released the official trailer for Gutsy, the eight-part documentary series following Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton as they celebrate the gutsy women who inspire them.
1091 Pictures released the official trailer for To the Moon, the directorial debut from actor-turned-director Scott Friend. To the Moon is written, directed, and stars Friend.
A24 debuted the official trailer for The Inspection, the gay drama written, directed, and inspired by the life of Elegance Bratton. Starring in the film are Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, with Bokeem Woodbine and Gabrielle Union.
17 restorations comprise the Revivals section of the 60th New York Film Festival (September 30–October 16, 2022), showcasing important works from renowned filmmakers that have been digitally remastered, restored, and preserved with the assistance of generous partners.
The European Film Academy will honor actress, director and screenwriter Margarethe von Trotta with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding body of work at this year’s 35th European Film Awards.
Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg will be honored with the prestigious Golden Eye award for her outstanding career and versatility, and present her new film The Almond and the Seahorse as a world premiere at the 18th Zurich Film Festival.
Directed, produced and filmed by Jessica Beshir, Faya Dayi is a hypnotic immersion in the world of Harar, Ethiopia, a place where one commodity – khat, a euphoria-inducing plant – holds sway over the rituals and rhythms of everyday life.
Drive My Car, directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, has won the FIPRESCI Grand Prix after having been chosen best film of 2022 by the members of the International Federation of Film Critics, FIPRESCI. The FIPRESCI Grand Prix will be presented at the opening gala of San Sebastian’s 70th Festival and Drive My Car will have a special screening during the event.
The Birmingham-based Sidewalk Film Festival announced the complete lineup for the 24th edition of the film festival taking place August 22-28.
Victor Gabriel’s Hallelujah won the Grand Prix for Best Short at the Oscar-qualifying 2022 HollyShorts Film Festival, making the film eligible for Oscar consideration.
The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) announced the slate of feature and short films for its 18th edition, which will take place in person from September 15-18 at venues in Camden and Rockland, Maine, and online from September 15-25 for audiences across North America.