Alauda Ruiz de Azúa will compete for the Golden Shell at the 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival with Sundays (Los domingos), the story of a brilliant and idealistic young woman who feels an unexpected attraction to the contemplative life of the cloistered monastery.
The California Film Institute (CAFILM) shared the official poster design for the 48th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF48) taking place from October 2 – 13, 2025, in Marin County and Berkeley.
The action-comedy film Bad Man starring Sean William Scott (American Pie) is set for a digital release in the UK from 15th September, 2025.
Romero Britto, considered the world’s highest-licensed artist is the subject of the documentary The Britto Doc directed by Patrick Moreau. Narrated by Britto himself, the film chronicles his journey from poverty in Brazil to becoming a global sensation, spreading joy and positivity through his art despite criticism.
Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral documentary chronicles the rise of English rock band, The Coral.
A total of 28 films make up Made in Spain, the non-competitive section showcasing Spanish films at the 73rd San Sebastián Festival, taking place September 19-27, 2025.
The intimate romantic drama film Dreams, part of Norwegian novelist/filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud’s Love – Sex – Dreams: The Oslo Trilogy, will make its US theatrical premiere on September 12 at Film Forum in New York City, before expanding to other cities.
The Asian-American independent drama film Rosemead directed by Eric Lin – produced by and starring Lucy Liu, recipient of Locarno78’s Career Achievement Award – has won the Prix du Public UBS, marking 25 years of the audience award at Locarno Film Festival.
Two Seasons, Two Strangers (Tabi to Hibi) by Sho Miyake has won the top prize – the Pardo d’Oro Golden Leopard in the International Competition at the 78th Locarno Film Festival.
Filmmaker Sam Hayes makes his feature directorial debut with Pools, a coming-of-age drama film following Kennedy (Odessa A’zion), a college sophomore teetering on academic collapse. Instead of buckling down, she leads a midnight pool-hopping escapade with her friends, played by Mason Gooding as Reed, Ariel Winter as Delaney, Michael Vlamis as the air-conditioning guy, Tyler Alvarez as Blake, Francesca Noel, and Suzanne Cryer among the ensemble.
The 45th Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) taking place September 10 to 17, 2025, announced the full program of 108 feature and short films.
The Western drama film Long Shadows, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jacqueline Bisset, Dominic Monaghan originally set to open in theaters on September 26th, will now open in 100 markets on November 7.
