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variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Film Industry Leaders Demand Structural Fix for Gender Gap at Lumiere Summit
Film Industry Leaders Demand Structural Fix for Gender Gap at Lumiere Summit
Variety

Women held 17% of key behind-camera roles when the Celluloid Ceiling study began tracking the figure in 1998. Last year, that number stood at 23%. Six points in 27 years. That statistic opened a panel at the Lumière Summit on Monday titled…

kbs.co.kr - S. Korea, France to Actively Invest in Film, Audiovisual Industries via Lumière Partnership
S. Korea, France to Actively Invest in Film, Audiovisual Industries via Lumière Partnership
KBS

South Korea and France have agreed to launch a global investment and cooperation initiative for the film and video industry, dubbed the “Lumière Partnership.” President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the plan in his opening address at…

rfi.fr - Global film industry gathers in France to tackle 'unprecedented challenges
Global film industry gathers in France to tackle 'unprecedented challenges
RFI

The Lumière Summit, an initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron and the French National Centre for Cinema (CNC), has set itself the ambitious goal of establishing a global governance framework for cinema, television and video game…

digitaljournal.com - AFP - France, SKorea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
France, SKorea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
Digital Journal

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday of the dangers of AI in creative sectors, at a summit on the future of cinema that brought together some of the world's top entertainment figures, including major US studios. Hollywood star George…

theguardian.com - Nadia Khomami - Netflix announces production of third Inbetweeners film
Netflix announces production of third Inbetweeners film
The Guardian

Netflix has announced that production has begun on a new Inbetweeners film, with the original cast members reprising their roles. It will be a continuation of the popular Channel 4 sitcom, which aired on E4 from 2008 to 2010, followed by two films…

mirror.co.uk - Jess Flaherty - Trending 90s film is so brilliant Netflix viewers have watched it over 10 times
Trending 90s film is so brilliant Netflix viewers have watched it over 10 times
Daily Mirror

An 'incredible' 90s psychological thriller has started trending on Netflix, with one fan declaring it has 'the best ending ever'. But despite its high praise, it may be have escaped some film lovers' attention. In fact, the film is so highly…

france24.com - Only woman director in Venice Film Festival says industry remains unequal
Only woman director in Venice Film Festival says industry remains unequal
FRANCE 24

When Danish - Egyptian director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only woman filmmaker in a 20-strong field – with a movie 'about the invisibility of women'. She joked about…

scmp.com - Cao Jiaxuan - Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation
Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation
South China Morning Post

Authorities in central China have joined forces to investigate suspected industrial dumping on the Yangtze River following the release of rare drone footage of the activity. The environment bureau in the Hubei city of Wuhan said on Monday that it…

variety.com - Nick Vivarelli - Gaza Cinema Academy Launches at Venice Film Festival
Gaza Cinema Academy Launches at Venice Film Festival
Variety

A group of prominent Palestinian, Arab and international filmmakers and industry professionals on Monday launched the Gaza Cinema Academy at the Venice Film Festival. The new entity aims to establish a sustainable space for film education, training…

deadline.com - Zac Ntim - London Film Festival Adds Paul Thomas Anderson's Cameron Winter Film
London Film Festival Adds Paul Thomas Anderson's Cameron Winter Film
Deadline

The London Film Festival has made several additions to this year's lineup, including the concert film Paul Thomas Anderson shot at Carnegie Hall last year with Geese frontman Cameron Winter. Mubi has now also acquired global rights outside of North…

rediff.com - SREEJU SUDHAKARAN - Mammootty@75: His 10 Funniest Films
Mammootty@75: His 10 Funniest Films
Rediff.com

From Kottayam Kunjachan to Unda, 10 Mammootty films that prove the megastar can be every bit as entertaining as he is intense. Despite recurring criticism about his comedic timing compared to Mohanlal, Mammootty's dedication to his craft has led to…

deadline.com - Denise Petski - MPA Signs Declarations At Lumière Summit On Future Of Film & TV & More
MPA Signs Declarations At Lumière Summit On Future Of Film & TV & More
Deadline

The Motion Picture Association signed two declarations at the Lumière Summit, aimed at deepening international collaboration and investment in audiovisual sector, protecting intellectual property and strengthening the creative economy. The…

afaqs.com - afaqs! news bureau - Tata Trusts tackles dementia's impact on identity in new film
Tata Trusts tackles dementia's impact on identity in new film
afaqs!

Tata Trusts has launched ‘Vajood Rahe Maujood', a campaign on dementia awareness that focuses on how the condition can affect a person's identity beyond memory loss. The campaign's film follows a mother showing early signs of dementia and…

wwd.com - Amina Ayoud - Maggie Gyllenhaal Ushers in Fall Wearing Wine-Colored Pumps at 2026 Venice Film Festival
Maggie Gyllenhaal Ushers in Fall Wearing Wine-Colored Pumps at 2026 Venice Film Festival
WWD

Maggie Gyllenhaal celebrated the first few days of cooler weather in fall-ready footwear while in attendance at the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony held during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival today in Venice. The…

express.co.uk - Jess Flaherty - Gripping 1999 thriller deemed 'one of the best' films now trending on Netflix
Gripping 1999 thriller deemed 'one of the best' films now trending on Netflix
Daily Express

Fans wish they could 'wipe the film from their memory' to watch it all over again with 'fresh eyes' Netflix fans have been urged to “stop wasting” their subscriptions and tune into an “incredible” film with “the…

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