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McAvoy will be joined on the red carpet by film cast Samuel Bottomley, Séamus McLean Ross and Lucy Halliday Homegrown Hollywood star James McAvoy will tread the Glasgow Film Festival red carpet at the UK premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin’ (8 March).He will be joined by cast members Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex), Scottish star ofOutlander: Blood of My Blood, Séamus […]

The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony was held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London and broadcasted as-live on BBC One and iPlayer and internationally, as part of an unmissable celebration of British and global film hosted by multi-award-winning actor, writer, producer and TV host, AlanCumming.  The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards delivered a ceremony defined by bold

Outstanding filmmakers are expected in Berlin for the 76th Berlinale. At the Opening Gala, the highly acclaimed director and screenwriter Sean Baker will deliver the laudatory speech for Honorary Golden Bear recipient Michelle Yeoh. Composer Max Richter will be honoured with the Berlinale Camera; the speech will be given by Oscar-, Golden Globe-, and BAFTA-winning

The race for the Academy Awards is officially underway, and this year’s Oscar nominations showcase an eclectic mix of prestige dramas, bold auteur projects, and major studio spectacles. From career-defining performances to visually ambitious filmmaking, the 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be one of the most competitive ceremonies in recent memory. The Best Picture

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) 2025 once again showcased the strength, ambition and diversity of British independent cinema. Held at London’s iconic Roundhouse, the annual ceremony brought together filmmakers, performers and craftspeople from across the UK industry to celebrate films made outside the mainstream studio system. Below is the complete list of BIFA 2025

Following a successful in-person run earlier this month, the Bolton International Film Festival 2025 has launched its online edition, extending access to audiences and industry professionals worldwide. Running from 8–19 October 2025, the virtual programme features more than 300 short films from emerging and established filmmakers, including the festival’s award-winning selections across fiction, documentary, animation,

The 2025 edition of Grimmfest once again highlighted how horror remains both a creative and commercial force within the wider film industry. Across four packed days of premieres, Q&As, and screenings, the festival provided a clear snapshot of where independent genre cinema is heading. Premiering the Next Wave of Concept-Driven Horror This year’s programme leans