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EIFF open for submissions
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2016
Guidelines change for UK filmmakers.
French Film Festival launch
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Nov 2016
We take a look at some of the highlights.
I, Daniel Blake leads the charge at the BIFAs
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Nov 2016
American Honey, Notes On Blindness and Under The Shadow get six apiece.
Butler, Mullan and Alwyn sign up for Keepers
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2016
Trio join cast of psychological thriller.
Balcony wins double Iris Prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Oct 2016
UK film takes honour for first time in 10 years.
AT&T aims to buy Time Warner
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Oct 2016
Wireless carrier seeks approval for $85.4bn deal.
Certain Women takes top prize at LFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Oct 2016
Raw and Starless Dreams also honoured.
DOC NYC announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Oct 2016
Documentary showcase to feature 18 world premieres
£1.6m fine over Harrison Ford injury
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Oct 2016
Production company say it deeply regrets incident.
A Family Affair wins SMHAFF jury prize
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Oct 2016
Film is "deeply sensitive," says Richard Warden.
Andrez Wajda dies at 90
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Oct 2016
Tributes to Polish film director.
EIFF names first screenwriter-in-residence
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2016
Glasgow-born Krysty Wilson-Cairns receives backing
Made In Prague Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2016
14 films join festival celebrating Czech arts.
The Shepherd rounds up awards at Raindance
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Sep 2016
Farmer drama wins best film, director and actor.
Jim Jarmusch prepares for screenings at the New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 29 Sep 2016
Director to present Gimme Danger and Paterson.
Pablo Larraín's Jackie to screen at New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 28 Sep 2016
Special US première presentation announced.
Herschell Gordon Lewis dies
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Sep 2016
Farewell to the godfather of gore.
I Am Not Madame Bovary takes Golden Shell in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Sep 2016
Fan Bingbing and Hang Sang-soo also take prizes.
Daniel Blake wins audience award
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Sep 2016
Loach's social drama takes prize in San Sebastian.
Curtis Hanson dies at 71
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Sep 2016
Tributes pour in for L.A. Confidential director.
GFT in crowdfunding bid to complete refurbishment
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Sep 2016
Redesign means iconic cinema can expand its programming.
Alexis Arquette dies at 47
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Sep 2016
"She left before we were ready to let her go," say siblings.
Ethan Hawke to be honoured in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Sep 2016
Star to received lifetime Donostia.
London Film Festival announces full programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2016
Line-up includes 18 world premieres.
Volker Schlöndorff Telluride selection announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 01 Sep 2016
Guest director unveils festival choices.
Gene Wilder dies at 83
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Aug 2016
Tributes paid to the star of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.
New York Film Festival Spotlight on Documentary selections announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 25 Aug 2016
Steve James, Alexis Bloom and Petra Epperlein among filmmakers with work showing.
New York Film Festival Special Events announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Aug 2016
Stephen Sondheim, Iggy Pop, Cynthia Nixon and Kristen Stewart among expected guests.
Ang Lee's latest to première at New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 22 Aug 2016
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk will feature in a special presentation.
Isabelle Huppert prepares for New York
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 18 Aug 2016
French star has two films at the festival and will also be on stage.
54th New York Film Festival poster revealed
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 15 Aug 2016
2016 design is by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Kenny Baker dies
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Aug 2016
Star Wars and Time Bandits actor was 81.
French Film Festival expands horizons
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Aug 2016
Largest edition to feature highlights including Cézanne and Me.
Iris Prize: Best of British short list
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2016
15 films compete for £20k prize.
Iris Prize short-list announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Aug 2016
35 shorts compete for £30,000 award
David Huddleston dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Aug 2016
Big Lebowski character actor was 85.
San Sebastian to honour Gael García Bernal
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2016
Mexican star to receive inaugural Latin Cinema Award.
Anton Yelchin's parents sue Fiat Chrysler
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Aug 2016
Car company knew about fault that allegedly killed Star Trek actor.
Free Fire to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Aug 2016
Ben Wheatley's film will
Court hears case of Star Wars set injury to Harrison Ford
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Jul 2016
Production company pleads guilty to two charges.
Hollywood pays tribute to Garry Marshall
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jul 2016
Pretty Woman director dies at 81.
Iris Prize earns BAFTA status
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jul 2016
LGBT prize nominees now eligible for automatic entry.
Sigourney Weaver to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2016
Star's A Monster Calls will also screen in San Sebastian.
Héctor Babenco dies
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Jul 2016
Kiss Of The Spider Woman director was 70.
Szabolcs Hajdu has time of his life at KVIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2016
Director takes Crystal Globe and acting prize in Karlovy Vary.
Double joy for Original Bliss
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2016
German film takes two awards in Karlovy Vary
Was Iraq War intelligence influenced by a film?
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jul 2016
Chilcot Inquiry notes similarities in SIS report and The Rock
Abbas Kiarostami dies
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jul 2016
Palme d'Or winner was suffering from cancer.
Willem Dafoe receives Crystal Globe
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Jul 2016
Actor honoured for his lifetime contribution.
A Syrian Love Story vies for Lux Prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Jul 2016
British film one of 10 in running for European Parliament Award.
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