…Sri Lankan cineaste Prasanna Jayakody’s third feature “28” has been rewarded the Netpac Prize at the Rotterdam IFF. The NETPAC Award is attributed to the best Asian feature film by a jury from the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema. His two previous films, “Sankara” (Introspection) and “Karma” were selected in Rotterdam and have received major awards internationally.  …

…Based on the famous Mexican novel from the 60’s, “Aboliciòn de la Propiedad”, Jesùs Magaña directs Humberto Busto (“Amores Perros”) and Aislinn Derbez in a thriller – fantasy – science fiction – romantic feature !…

…Ukrainian filmmaker Myroslav Slaboskpytskiy was awarded Silver Leopard in Locarno (2012) with his short feature film Nuclear Waste. His 2 previous shorts, Deafness, Diagnosis, were selected in Berlinale – competition. The Tribe is his first feature length. It is an homage to Silent movies, shot entirely with deaf-and-dumb actors….

…“Pic reps a solid inclusion in Berlin’s Generation section after a fine fest run in Jerusalem, Busan and Palm Springs, and will score a host of buyers ” by Robert Koehler – Variety (Jan 15th, 2012)…

…The 62nd Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin announces the selection of “Off White Lies” directed by Maya Kenig as part of the GENERATION selection ! Orchim LeRega (Off White Lies, Israel / France, by Maya Kenig) During the Second Lebanon War many refugees found shelter with families in southern Israel. Libby’s resourceful father jumps at the chance to save face in her eyes….

…Official SCREENINGS : 7th of January 2012 8:00 pm Regal Palm Springs 9 9th of January 2012 12:30 pm Regal Palm Springs 9 12th of January 2012 10:30 am Regal Palm Springs 9…

…Aya Koretzky ‘s first documentary has received the New Talent Award and Special Jury Prize in the Panazorean film festival….

…Sérgio Tréfaut has received the Best feature Award “Golden Taiga” for his first feature length at the Spirit of Fire International film festival in Siberia….

…Tomas Vengris’ film MOTHERLAND is part of the EFA list where over 3,800 members of the European Film Academy will screen selected films. The 33rd European Film Awards with the presentation of the winners will take place on 12 December in Reykjavik….

…Yaron Shani’s REBORN, the third part of the Love Trilogy, has just been awarded with the top prize at the Haifa film festival in Israel, winning Best Feature Film. Additionally, it has also won Best Actress, awarded to the three leads of the film (Stav Almagor, Ori Shani and Leah Tonic) and Best Cinematography for Shai Skiff and Nizan Lotem. Read about it here and find all festival results here….

…We are glad to inform you about that our brand new Hungarian film received 4 prizes at 32nd Torino Film Festival, Italy: Special Jury Award – Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Audience Award HOLDEN AWARD – School for Storytelling & Performing Arts Best Screenplay ACHILLE VALDATA – People’s Choice Award Best full-length feature Greetings to Gábor Reisz and the film team!…

…Congratulations on the 2 Awards at 14th International Film Festival of Asian-Pacific countries in Vladivostok! We are glad for all the production team, Yoshiyuki Kishi for Best Director Award, and Mugi Kadowaki for Best Actress Award….

…First time Bulgarian actress Martina Apostolova gets BEST ACTRESS award at the Hong Kong Film Festival. The Jury members were composed of Michel Ciment, Angela Shanelec, Ignas Scheynius and Yuka Sakano. It is the 4th time that she receives this distinction after Warsaw, Cottbus and Tbilisi film festivals….

…At 21st Vilnius Film Festival (Kino Pavasaris), THIRST has awarded for Best Film, and Best Actress (for Monika Naydenova). Alexander Benev (one of the main actors) has received these prizes in Vilnius!…

…Laura Samani’ s first film Journey has not stopped since unspooling in Cannes 2021 Critics’s Week ! After winning 2 of the most prestigious Awards in Italy – the DAVID DI DONATELLO and the ITALIAN GOLDEN GLOBE, SMALL BODY is now on the road for Reykjavik with its nomination for the European Discovery – Prix Fipresci ! Miracles do Exist…

…We are pleased to announce THE TRIBE’s nomination at European Film Academy. The film is nominated for EUROPEAN DISCOVERY 2014 – Prix FIPRESCI. Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy has already been nominated last year with his short film NUCLEAR WASTE. The winners will be announced on December, 13th during the awards ceremony in Riga, Latvia. Keeping fingers crossed for THE TRIBE!…

…Makbul Mubarak’ s first feature receives Best Film Award in Adelaide. Congrats to the team !…

…Congrats to our filmmaker Claudia Huaiquimilla and her team for her first feature Bad Influence (Mala Junta)….

…Since its National Premiere in Valdivia where it won Grand Prix, MALA JUNTA has won Best Picture, Audience Award, Press Award, Best Direction, Best Script, Best Actor (Andrew), Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction in FECIH Chile, and now it just received Audience Award in Lebu and Best Feature film Award in the International section of the Iquique festival ! Congrats to all the Team !…

…Director Kei Ishikawa has attended Kinotayo FF in Paris. This prize for Best Cinematography is especially shared with Piotr Niemyjski, his DOP!…

…A first feature of Japanese new comer, Kei Ishikawa with his Polish DOP, Piotr Niemyjski, produced by Office Kitano. A sensational debut with a sensational psychological mystery….

…We congratulate Svetla Tsotsorkova for this precious nomination on her first feature film THIRST which started its international career in San Sebastian festival last year….

A first Indian film for Alpha Violet line up in 2016!

…François Péloquin & his team will come to Karlovy Vary on the wind from Canada. KVIFF screening schedules are updated in Markets & Festivals page!…

…Claudia Huaiquimilla’s insightful portrait of friendship and Mapuche conflict in Chile will compete in the 28th Palm Springs FF….