The 2025 Tribeca Festival kicked off on Wednesday, June 4th with the world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So it Goes, an expansive and deeply personal portrait of the life and music of New York City icon Billy Joel.
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Tribeca Festival Kicks Off with Premiere of ‘Billy Joel: And So it Goes’ with Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, and More | Photos
Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
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Architecton Trailer – Victor Kossakovsky’s Poetic Documentary Explores Architecture, Stone and Civilization
Architecton by Victor Kossakovsky (A24) Architecton, the latest documentary from Russian filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky is a visually arresting exploration of humanity’s relationship with stone and concrete. Starring architect and designer Michele De Lucchi, and using sweeping drone shots along with intimate portrayals, the film looks at how our architectural choices reflect societal values and the impermanence of modern constructions.
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‘My Mom Jayne’ Trailer – Mariska Hargitay Interviews Siblings and Reveals Family Secret in Documentary on Mom-Actress Jayne Mansfield
Mariska Hargitay, Jayne Mansfield (Unknown, licensed from Alamy) HBO debuted the official trailer and release date for My Mom Jayne, the revealing documentary film directed by actress and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay, on her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield’s life.
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31st Palm Springs Intl ShortFest Unveils Lineup Featuring Chloe East, Rosie O’Donnell, John C. Reilly and More
Interloper starring Chloe East and Ryan Simpkins The 31st Palm Springs International ShortFest taking place June 24-30, 2025 has unveiled the lineup of 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 World Premieres. Featured in the films are Alan Cumming, Bella Ramsey, Chase Sui Wonders, Chloe East, Chris Pine, Demi Singelton, Haley Joel Osment, Ian McKellen, Jane Levy, John C. Reilly, Pauline Chalamet, Reggie Watts, Simon Rex and more.
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World Premiere of ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Documentary to Open 50th Toronto Film Festival
John Candy: I Like Me (Courtesy of the Candy Family Estate | TIFF) The documentary John Candy: I Like Me directed by Colin Hanks will world premiere as the Opening Night Gala of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The documentary produced by Ryan Reynolds, is described as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Canadian icon, with stories and memories from Candy’s family, closest friends, and longtime collaborators. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 4–14, 2025.
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59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils Official Selections (tba secret Iranian film) and Jury
Rebuilding by Max Walker-Silverman (Bleecker Street) The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival taking place July 4 – 12, 2025 has unveiled the official selection and jury. The festival announced only 11 of the 12 films in the Crystal Globe Competition, with the remaining one from Iran – for the safety of the filmmakers, it has been decided to postpone the announcement until closer to the festival.
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Paolo Sorrentino to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
Paolo Sorrentino (Michael Avedon) Italian director Paolo Sorrentino will be honored at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award for “his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema”. The festival will also present a complete retrospective of his films as part of the “Tribute to” program; and Sorrentino will hold a Masterclass and share his thoughts on contemporary art in a conversation with the audience. The festival will be held from August 15th to 22nd, 2025.
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Emma Thompson to Receive Leopard Club Award at Locarno Film Festival and Premiere ‘The Dead of Winter’
Emma Thompson (dp) Emma Thompson will be honored with the Leopard Club Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, where she will also world premiere her latest film, the action-thriller The Dead of Winter directed by Brian Kirk. The festival will take place from August 6 – 16, 2025.
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Bernard-Henri Lévy’s ‘Our War’ Documentary From Ukrainian Frontline Opens in US Cinemas | Trailer
Our War (Cohen Media Group) Our War, Bernard-Henri Lévy’s fourth documentary from the frontlines of the war against Ukraine, co-directed with Marc Roussel, offers an immersive portrayal of the ongoing conflict.
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Action Comedy CODE3 Starring Rainn Wilson, Aimee Carrero, Lil Rel Howery Sets Release Date
(L to R) Rainn Wilson as Randy, Aimee Carrero as Jessica, and Lil Rel Howery as Mike. (Courtesy of AURA Entertainment and Wayfarer Studios) CODE 3, an action comedy film from Wayfarer Studios starring Rainn Wilson (The Office), Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), and Aimee Carrero (Your Friends & Neighbors) has been acquired by Aura Entertainment.
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‘We Are Guardians’ Trailer – Indigenous Guardians Take on Illegal Loggers in Brazilian Amazon in Documentary Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio
We Are Guardians (Fernanda Luna) In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, a battle unfolds, one that pits Indigenous guardians against the relentless forces of deforestation. We Are Guardians, directed by Indigenous activist Edivan Guajajara, and environmental filmmakers Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman, offers an intimate, vérité-style exploration of this struggle. The documentary follows Indigenous forest protectors like Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they risk their lives to fend off illegal loggers and land invaders, highlighting the complex intersections of politics, history, economics, and science in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.
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‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ Trailer – Intimate Documentary on Oscar-winning Actress to Open in Theaters
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore by Shoshannah Stern (Kino Lorber) Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is an intimate documentary portrait of the Oscar-winning actress and her impact on Deaf representation in Hollywood. Through candid interviews, archival footage, and heartfelt conversations, the film explores Matlin’s journey from her groundbreaking Academy Award win for Children of a Lesser God to her enduring advocacy for the Deaf community.