Highlights from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival has concluded, leaving attendees with memories of films, discussions, and connections. Despite a rise in cell phone use during screenings, respect for the film-viewing experience prevailed. Highlights included a panel on ‘Purpose Driven Filmmaking’ and the presentation of the Angieneux lens award to cinematographer Santosh Sivan. Attendees also had the chance to reconnect with colleagues and catch up with industry friends. Notable guests included the Guest family, with excitement building for Elizabeth Guest’s upcoming feature film. As the festival wraps up, anticipation for future events on the Croisette in 2025 grows.
Tel Mont Champagne Returns to Cannes Film Festival
Tel Mont Champagne, a rising star in the film industry, is set to showcase its latest project at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Known for its unique storytelling and captivating visuals, the talented team behind Tel Mont Champagne is ready to make a lasting impression on the global audience. Despite facing challenges in the past, the film has already generated buzz among industry insiders, with many eagerly anticipating its premiere at Cannes.
France’s Delayed #MeToo Movement in Entertainment Industry
France is facing its own #MeToo moment in the entertainment industry, inspired by U.S. movements. Efforts to challenge the industry’s structure are gaining momentum, with measures like intimacy coordinators and chaperones on movie sets becoming more common. Recent cases involving Johnny Depp and Gérard Depardieu have fueled outrage and highlighted the need for continued change in France.
40th Edition of Sundance Film Festival Set to Commence
The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival is set to commence later this month, with a lineup that includes acclaimed filmmakers such as Steven Soderbergh, Dee Rees, Richard Linklater, and Kristen Stewart. This year marks the first full edition…
Amrou Al-Kadhi’s Journey to Sundance with Debut Film, Layla
Lights, camera, action! Amrou Al-Kadhi, a writer and filmmaker, shares the journey of taking their debut film, Layla, to the prestigious Sundance Film Festival this month. After years of hard work and dedication, the film has been invited to premiere…