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An Analysis of the Film 'You Can See Everything'
In the trailer for 'You Can See Everything,' Nathan Fielder positions himself inches from Elizabeth Holmes's face and asks whether she is telling the truth. Her eyebrows are raised, her eyes wide, and her smile eerily fixed. The expression is…
Actress Umuhire on using film to challenge stereotypes
Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire has described her work in film as a form of activism, saying she deliberately chooses roles that highlight social issues, challenge stereotypes and spark meaningful conversations. 'For me, my art is activism,”…
In unseen Faith Tour film, George Michael says - 'I used to feel I was a fraud'
Never-seen-before footage of George Michael on stage, together with an interview which has remained unheard for 40 years, is to be released in an electrifying new two hour film. George Michael: The Faith Tour, has its world premiere tonight (TUES…
Column | A weekend at the fifth annual Refocus Film Festival
FilmScene's annual Refocus Film Festival returned Oct. 22-25, marking its fifth anniversary. As a University of Iowa film major and frequent FilmScene attendee, I've looked forward to this festival since August. After spending a weekend at the…
'The Pitt' returns to Pittsburgh to film Season 3: 'We love coming here'
Noah Wyle and the cast of the Emmy-winning medical drama 'The Pitt' are back at Pittsburgh's Allegheny General Hospital to film the show's third season. 'We love coming here,' Wyle told local media on Monday. 'Breaks up the monotony of filming on…
Meghan 'to spend weeks in Australia' filming MasterChef Jr shortly after UK return
Meghan Markle is reportedly set to co-host Junior MasterChef in Australia. Filming for the series is expected to run across several weeks in early to mid-2027, with the Duchess of Sussex relocating to Australia for the duration, according to…
Sharjah Film Festival Partners With UAE's Media Authority in Push to Assist Emerging Filmmakers
The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is adding a federal partner to its push to build a more substantial and sustainable pipeline for emerging filmmakers. The organization behind the festival signed an agreement with the UAE's…
Bill Kramer Talks International Film Category Submissions & Youtube
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will expand the list of festivals that can serve as standalone qualifiers for the International Film Oscar category, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer confirmed this morning during an interview with Deadline at…
The 'Sukiyaki' Phenomenon: The Song Behind the Tokyo Film Festival's Opening Movie
Opening the 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival is Sukiyaki, Takahisa Zeze's drama charting the backstory of the 1960s song that became a global hit and a symbol of Japan 's recovery from postwar devastation and humiliation. Centered on composer…
Rolf de Heer & Fellow Tokyo Jury Members Talk Festival 'A-List' Ratings, Co-Production & How To Judge Films
Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer, president of the competition jury at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival, talked about the significance of ‘A-list' ratings for film festivals at the jury press conference today. Tokyo has…
Japanese Director Naomi Kawase to Lead Doha Film Festival Jury
Japanese auteur and Cannes regular Naomi Kawase will preside over the main competition jury of the upcoming Doha Film Festival which is set to run Nov. 19-27 in the Qatari capital. Japan's best-known female film director, Kawase has a close rapport…
NewFilmmakers L.A. Announces New Board Members as Non-Profit Partners With Sharjah Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced four new board members and forged a strategic partnership in the United Arab Emirates with the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth. Joining the board of directors of the non-profit arts and…
SCAD Film Studios Expands Backlot With New Soundstages, More Than 50 Backlot Facades
Savannah College of Art and Design has completed its SCAD Film Studios expansion in Savannah, Georgia. The 16-acre complex of SCAD Savannah Film Studios added new professional soundstages and more than 50 backlot facades and practical interiors to…
Ecuadorian Queer Drama 'Princess' Swooped On by MMM Film Sales Ahead of Tallinn
Paris-based MMM Film Sales has acquired international rights to Ecuadorian filmmaker Christian Rojas' debut feature “Princess” (“Ñusta”) ahead of its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival…
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Pledges Support For Japanese Film At Tokyo Fest Opening
It was pouring with rain at the opening of this year's Tokyo International Film Festival, but as Japanese actor and festival navigator Kento Nakajima pointed out, rain symbolizes prosperity, and the local film industry can certainly expect plenty…
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