Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hu are the first honorees announced for the seventh annual TIFF Tribute Awards, taking place on Sunday, September 7 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hu to Receive TIFF Tribute Awards
Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hu (courtesy TIFF)
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Ido Fluk’s ‘Köln 75’ German Drama on Keith Jarrett’s Legendary Concert to Open in US Cinemas | Trailer
Köln 75 by Ido Fluk (Zeitgeist Films, Kino Lorber) Zeitgeist Films and Kino Lorber have partnered to release Köln 75, the German music-drama film by Ido Fluk starring Mala Emde (And Tomorrow the Whole World), John Magaro (Past Lives; September 5), and Michael Chernus (Severance; Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy).
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Briarcliff Entertainment to Release Steve Hudson’s ‘Stitch Head’ Animated Adventure Film
Stitch Head (Briarcliff Entertainment) Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired Stitch Head, the animated feature adventure film by Steve Hudson, with a wide theatrical release slated for October 29, 2025.
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‘Twinless’ Trailer – Dylan O’Brien Stars in James Sweeney’s Sundance Winning Indie Dramedy Film
Dylan O’Brien, Aisling Franciosi, and James Sweeney in Twinless (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions) The official trailer is here for Twinless, a sharp, emotionally charged indie dramedy film written and directed by James Sweeney. At its center is Dylan O’Brien, who delivers a mesmerizing dual performance as twin brothers Roman and Rocky. Sweeney himself stars as Dennis, the man Roman meets in a twin‑loss support group. Rounding out the ensemble are Aisling Franciosi, Lauren Graham, Chris Perfetti, and Tasha Smith
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‘Love, Brooklyn’ Trailer – André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, and Roy Wood Jr Star in Romance Drama Indie Film
Love, Brooklyn (Greenwich Entertainment) Here is the official trailer for Love, Brooklyn, the indie romance drama film starring André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, alongside Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese.
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Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ to World Premiere as Closing Film of New York Film Festival
Is This Thing On? (Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures) Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? will make its world premiere as the Closing Night film of the 63rd New York Film Festival, on Friday, October 10.
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San Sebastián Festival Unveils Poster Featuring Actress Marisa Parede + Honors Producer Esther García with a Donostia Award
(Pablo Gómez) The San Sebastián Festival unveiled the official poster of the 73rd edition, paying tribute to the late actress Marisa Parede. The festival also announced a Donostia Award will be presented to Pedro Almodóvar producer Esther García, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the El Deseo company.
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Julian Schnabel to Premiere ‘In the Hand of Dante’ and Receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival
Julian Schnabel (Louise Kugelberg) Director Julian Schnabel (At Eternity’s Gate, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Basquiat) will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival taking place August 27th – September 6th, 2025.
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‘Blue Moon’ Trailer – Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley Star in Richard Linklater’s Biopic Film on Songwriter Lorenz Hart
Margaret Qualley, Ethan Hawke in Blue Moon (Sabrina Lantos / Sony Pictures Classics) Sony Pictures Classics dropped the official trailer for Richard Linklater’s biographical musical film Blue Moon marking another stirring collaboration with Ethan Hawke, who plays legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart. Also starring in the biopic of songwriter Lorenz Hart are Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott, who portrays Richard Rodgers.
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Eternity Trailer – Elizabeth Olsen Has to Choose Between Past Lovers in the Afterlife in Romantic Comedy Film
Eternity (A24) A24 debuted the official trailer for Eternity, the fresh new romantic comedy‑drama film starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph
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8th Indy Shorts Film Festival Winners – ‘The Singers’, ‘The Last Observers’ and Éiru Take Grand Prizes
Éiru by Giovanna Ferrari (courtesy Indy Shorts) The 8th Indy Shorts International Film Festival concluded on Sunday, July 27, and awarded $35,000 in cash prizes at the Award Presentation. “The Singers” by Sam Davis won the Narrative Grand Prize, “The Last Observers” by Maja K Mikkelsen won the Documentary Grand Prize, and “Éiru” by Giovanna Ferrari won the Animated Grand Prize, automatically qualifying these film for the 2026 Academy Awards® in their respective categories.
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Mistura, ‘Mad Bills to Pay’ and Nawi Win Top Prizes at 30th Stony Brook Film Festival
Photos by Impressions by Amber Stony Brook Film Festival, which saw its largest audience since the pandemic, concluded its 30th edition with the Peruvian drama Mistura by Ricardo de Montreuil winning the Jury Award for Best Feature. It follows a privileged French-Peruvian woman, who watches as her life quickly unravels after her husband’s betrayal ostracizes her from elite society.