As the industry gathers for CineEurope 2025 in Barcelona, the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and Boxoffice Pro have released the fourth edition of Giants of Exhibition: Europe. The annual report charts the fifty largest cinema operators across the continent, covering more than 18,600 screens and 2,300 venues in 38 markets.It’s a report that not […]
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When most people think of cinema, they picture blockbuster budgets, elaborate special effects and A-list actors. Yet history shows that some of the most influential films of all time were made on tiny budgets. These underdog stories remind us that creativity, originality and clever marketing often matter more than money. Paranormal Activity (2007) – The
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From left to right :Safiyya, Ebada and Nadia. British theatre powerhouse Nadia Fall, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, makes her feature film debut with Bride — a bold and empathetic exploration of friendship, identity, and the pressures facing young Muslim women in the UK. At the heart of the story are two teenage girls,
Forced into homelessness after her release from prison, Chrissie searches for love and connection in places where neither is freely offered. Set on the forgotten edges of British society, Love Me, Hold Me, Always is an unflinching 15-minute short exploring poverty, loneliness, and unconditional love with rare honesty. The film marks a significant step for
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The multi-talented and charming Floriane Andersen began her career as an actress, performing in France and touring the UK with Shakespeare productions. Alongside three fellow actresses, she began making short films—writing, directing and acting—these went on to play successfully on the festival circuit. Out of that momentum grew an all-female production company which would also
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Marking the tenth anniversary of TIFF’s competitive section dedicated to bold directorial vision and distinctive storytelling, the Platform programme continues to serve as a launchpad for some of the most compelling cinematic voices, offering audiences early encounters with filmmakers poised to shape the future of cinema. This year’s lineup brings together 10 films from 19
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The 82nd Venice International Film Festival concluded with a resounding celebration of global cinema, as the jury, presided over by filmmaker Alexander Payne, bestowed top honours on Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother. The American director, whose work has long been synonymous with a cool, poetic sensibility, captured the Golden Lion for Best Film, a
Julie Pacino’s directorial debut I Live Here Now premiered in the UK at Edinburgh International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness strand. Produced by an all-female company championing first-time filmmakers, the psychological drama demonstrates how new production models are opening space for unconventional storytelling. Shot on 35mm in a meticulously recreated motel set, the film follows Rose
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The 14th edition of the Venice Production Bridge continues to solidify its position as a premier film industry hub, attracting over 3,300 professionals from around the globe The Venice Production Bridge (VPB), running alongside the 82nd Venice International Film Festival from August 28th to September 5th, 2025, has delivered impressive growth figures that underscore the
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The legendary American actress Kim Novak (Vertigo, Picnic, Bell, Book and Candle) has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (August 27 – September 6, 2025). The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, upon recommendation of the
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