Finding Farideh (2019)

Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2020 Announces Lineup

A Bump Along the Way directed by Shelly Love

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced the lineup of over 200 movies including 47 world premieres and 71 U.S. premieres, for its 35th edition, which will take place from January 15 to 25, 2020. Kicking off the festival is opening night film – the U.S. premiere of Shelly Love’s A Bump Along the Way, a female-led, feel-good comedy drama set in Derry, Northern Ireland, about a middle-aged woman whose unexpected pregnancy after a one-night stand acts as the catalyst for her to finally take control of her life.

Read more
2020 Palm Springs Film Festival Announces Lineup. Opens with AN ALMOST ORDINARY SUMMER

An Almost Ordinary Summer, directed by Simone Godano

The 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will screen 188 films from 81 countries, opening with An Almost Ordinary Summer, directed by Simone Godano, on Friday, January 3, and close with Military Wives, directed by Peter Cattaneo on Sunday, January 12.

Read more
159 Documentary Feature Films Submitted for 2019 Oscar Race

DAVID HOGG in AFTER PARKLAND by Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman

One hundred fifty-nine features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 92nd Academy Awards®. Films submitted in the Documentary Feature category may also qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture.

Read more
93 Countries to Compete for International Feature Film Oscar at 92nd Academy Awards

Antonio Banderas in Pain and Glory (Dolor y gloria)

Ninety-three countries have submitted films for consideration in the International Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards®. An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (more than 40 minutes) produced outside the United States with a predominantly non-English dialogue track. Ghana, Nigeria and Uzbekistan are first-time entrants.

Read more
Iran Selects Documentary FINDING FARIDEH for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film

Finding Farideh directed by Azadeh Mousavi and Kourosh Ataee

Finding Farideh directed by Azadeh Mousavi and Kourosh Ataee was selected as Iran’s entry in the Best International Feature category at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Read more