The 51st Seattle International Film Festival set for May 15-25, 2025, will screen 245 films, including two secret films, from 74 countries and regions around the globe.
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‘Four Mothers’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ Headline 51st Seattle International Film Festival Lineup
Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor (courtesy SIFF)
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Peter McDowell Investigates His Brother’s Death in ‘Jimmy in Saigon’ Documentary | Trailer
Jimmy in Saigon by Peter McDowell Filmmaker Peter McDowell delves into the mysterious life and untimely death of his older brother, Jimmy McDowell in the documentary Jimmy in Saigon. At just 24, Jimmy, a Vietnam War veteran, died in Saigon in 1972. Through a decade-long investigation, Peter embarks on a personal journey across the U.S., Vietnam, and France, seeking to unravel the secrets surrounding his brother’s past, including aspects of his sexuality and rumored drug use.
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Maria Bakalova Starring in Hala Matar’s ‘Electra’ Seductive Thriller Film Opens in Theaters | Trailer
Electra by Hala Matar (Level 33 Entertainment) Academy Award nominee Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice, Borat) stars in filmmaker Hala Matar’s directorial debut Electra, a stylish, sexy, and seductive thriller set in Italy.
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2025 Tribeca Festival Unveils Short Film Lineup, Whoopi Goldberg’s Curated Animated Shorts Program
Whoopi Goldberg (Jean Nelson | dp) The 2025 Tribeca Festival taking place June 4–15 in New York City, announced its short film lineup, featuring narrative, documentary, animated works, and music videos.
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Academy Announces New Awards Rules, Campaign Promotional Regulations and Key Dates for 98th Oscars
(Richard Harbaugh / Phil McCarten ©A.M.P.A.S.) The Academy announced new awards rules, campaign promotional regulations and key dates for the 98th Academy Awards approved by the Board of Governors. The 98th Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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Season 3 of ‘100 Foot Wave’ HBO Docu Series with Garrett McNamara Returns May 1 | Trailer
Season 3 of “100 Foot Wave” (Screenshot / HBO) The Emmy-winning HBO documentary series 100 Foot Wave, following Garrett McNamara and other big wave surfers as they travel the world in search of the 100 foot wave returns for its third season.
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49th Hong Kong Film Festival Firebird Awards – ‘To Kill a Mongolian Horse’ and ‘Black Ox’ Win Top Prizes
To Kill a Mongolian Horse and Black Ox have won the top prizes – Firebird Awards in the Young Cinema Competition at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF49).
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Artist Sasha Wortzel’s ‘River of Grass’ Documentary on Everglades Continues Film Festival Run
Documentary, Hot Docs, Margaret Mead Film Festival, Miami Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, True/False Film Festival
River of Grass directed by Sasha Wortzel Inspired by the Book The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the documentary River of Grass is the feature debut from artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel. The film is described as an “ode to the Everglades, told through the writings of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and those who today call the region home.”
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Snapshot – The Quincy Avery Effect Documentary Debuts on Hulu, On Swift Horses Opens in Bay Area Theaters, ‘Egghead & Twinkie’ on VOD + more
Comedy, Documentary, Horror + Scifi, Independent Film, LGBTQ, Sunscreen Film Festival, Worldfest Houston International Film Festival‘The Quincy Avery Effect’ documentary premieres on Hulu
Quincy Avery, one of the NFL’s most sought-after quarterback coaches, and the man behind the rise of some of football’s biggest names, from Jalen Hurts to Justin Fields, CJ Stroud, and Jordan Love, is the subject of the documentary The Quincy Avery Effect. Directed by Bryant Robinson it premieres on Hulu on April 23rd.
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Crime Thriller Sovereign Starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman Sets Release Date
Dennis Quaid in Sovereign (Briarcliff Entertainment) The true crime thriller Sovereign, starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman, and Jacob Tremblay will World Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, followed by release on June 20, 2025, by Briarcliff Entertainment.
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Alice Rohrwacher Named President of the Caméra d’or Jury at Cannes Film Festival
Alice Rohrwacher (Tiziana Poli) Italian director and screenwriter Alice Rohrwacher has been named the president of the Jury of the Caméra d’or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival taking place from May 13 to May 24, 2025.
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Jimpa starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow to Open NewFest Pride and San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Frameline (San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival), LGBTQ, NewFest (New York LGBTQIA+ Film Festival)
Olivia Colman and John Lithgow in Jimpa by Sophie Hyde (courtesy Frameline. NewFest) Jimpa starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow will open the 2025 editions of NewFest Pride on Thursday, May 29th and Frameline49, the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Wednesday, June 18th. Directed by filmmaker Sophie Hyde, the drama made its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.