Saigon Kiss from Hồng Anh Nguyễn has won the €20,000 Saxon Film Promotion Prize in the National Competition at the 37th Filmfest Dresden international short film festival. in Dresden, the capital city of Saxony, which ran from April 8 to 13, 2025.
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‘Saigon Kiss’ ‘Do Something’ ‘Panadrilo’ Among Short Film Winners of 37th Filmfest Dresden
Saigon Kiss by Hồng Anh Nguyễn (courtesy Filmfest Dresden)
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Snapshot – Caylee So’s Family Drama ‘The Harvest’ Tackles Generational Trauma, Jesse Metcalfe Star in ‘The Comic Shop’
Doua Moua and Caylee So’s Family Drama ‘The Harvest’ Tackles Generational Trauma, Identity, and Bonds
The Harvest directed by Caylee So (Freestyle Digital Media)
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‘Vulcanizadora’ Trailer – Dark Paths and Quiet Reckonings for Two Friends in Joel Potrykus’s Indie Thriller
Vulcanizadora (Oscilloscope Laboratories) Oscilloscope Laboratories debuted the official trailer for Vulcanizadora, the black comedy thriller film edited, written, directed, and starring Joel Potrykus. Potrykus and Joshua Burge star as two friends who travel into the Michigan woods for a dark mission that goes awry. Also starring in the movie are Bill Vincent, Solo Potrykus and Melissa Blanchard.
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Akinola Davies Jnr.’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Acquired by Le Pacte for Release in France
Akinola Davies Jnr (credit Mudawi), Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (credit Getty) Ahead of its world premiere in Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, My Father’s Shadow, the feature debut from upcoming filmmaker Akinola Davies Jnr., has secured French distribution through Le Pacte.
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Snapshot – ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ Launch on Amazon Prime, ‘The Judd Family: Truth Be Told’ Docu on Lifetime, ‘Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror’ Docu on Netflix + More
‘Superboys of Malegaon’ sets Amazon Prime Release Date
Superboys of Malegaon (Photo Credit: Amazon MGM Studios)
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‘Absolute Dominion’ Trailer – Désiré Mia, Andy Allo, Alex Winter, Patton Oswalt Star in Lexi Alexander’s Martial Arts Sci Fi Movie
Absolute Dominion (Screenshot / Giant Pictures) Giant Pictures debuted the official trailer for Absolute Dominion, a martial arts science fiction movie starring Désiré Mia, Andy Allo, Mario D’Leon, Alex Winter, Patton Oswalt, Junes Zahdi, Julie Ann Emery, Olunike Adeliyi, Alok Vaid-Menon, John Siciliano.
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‘The Ugly Stepsister’ and ‘Touch Me’ Win Top Prizes at 2025 Overlook Film Festival
The Ugly Stepsister (Lukasz Bak | IFC Films. Shudder) Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister, a warped, sinister spin on the Cinderella story has won the feature film Audience Award at the 2025 Overlook Film Festival.
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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Trailer – Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson Star in Wes Anderson’s Quirky Thriller
The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson (Focus Features) Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme has unveiled its first official trailer, giving audiences a glimpse into his trademark quirky and intricate narrative that seamlessly blends family dynamics with high-stakes intrigue.
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78th Cannes Film Festival Unveils Official Selection with Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Jafar Panahi
Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton in The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson (TPS Productions/Focus Features) 78th Cannes Film Festival taking place May 13 to 24, 2025, unveiled the Official Selections including feature films in Competition, Un Certain Regard, Out of Competition, Midnight Screenings, Cannes Premiere and Special Screenings.
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RIP. Former Academy President Richard Kahn Has Died at 95
Richard Kahn (Credit – Courtesy of the Academy) Former Academy President Richard Kahn passed away Saturday, April 5, in Los Angeles, the Academy has announced in statement. He was 95.
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‘The Thing With Feathers’ Starring Benedict Cumberbatch Acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment
The Thing With Feathers (Briarcliff Entertainment) Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired The Thing With Feathers, the narrative feature film debut from writer-director Dylan Southern, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside newcomers Richard Boxall and Henry Boxall. It is described as a bold, genre-bending adaptation of Max Porter’s acclaimed novella Grief Is the Thing With Feathers.
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Jay Duplass’ ‘The Baltimorons’ Headlines 12th Chicago Critics Film Festival Lineup
The Baltimorons by Jay Duplass (Jessie Cohen) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced the complete lineup, for the 12th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, taking place May 2-8 at the city’s historic Music Box Theatre.