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98th Oscars: New award for casting, 23 other trophies to be given away in 2026
The Academy Awards will expand its list of competitive categories in 2026 with the introduction of a new prize for achievement in casting, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The…
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EU Film Festival Opens in Bengaluru with Austrian Drama Happy
The 30th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) opened in Bengaluru with a screening of the Austrian film Happy, directed by Sandeep Kumar, at the Alliance Française de Bangalore. The film received an enthusiastic welcome from the audience,…
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31st Kolkata International Film Festival Opens; 215 Films from 39 Countries to Screen Across 21…
Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 31st edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Thursday, November 6. The week-long festival will showcase 215 films from 39 countries across 21…
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European Union Film Festival Marks 30th Edition, Brings 24 Films to Bengaluru from Nov 7–15
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) is back with its landmark 30th edition, celebrating three decades of cinematic and cultural exchange between Europe and India. After opening in Delhi on October 31, the festival will arrive in…
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14th Dharamshala International Film Festival to Showcase Global Independent Cinema
The 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to take place in the picturesque Himalayan foothills from October 30 to November 2 at the Tibetan Children’s Village in Upper Dharamshala.
The festival will open…
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77th Primetime Emmy Awards: Full List of Winners
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are underway at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted for the first time by comedian Nate Bargatze.
Apple TV’s Severance leads the night with the most nominations, joined by fellow frontrunner The…
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Ricky Kej Composes Score for Papua New Guinea’s First Oscar Entry
Meanwhile, music composer and Padma Shri awardee Ricky Kej is drawing global attention for his latest project, a collaboration between India and Papua New Guinea.
Speaking about the film, Kej called it “a proud moment” and said, “It’s the…
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82nd Venice Film Festival Kicks Off With Star-Studded Premieres and Award-Season Buzz
The 82nd annual Venice Film Festival is underway, with stars hitting the canals and a lineup of highly anticipated world premieres, including Yorgos Lanthimos’ kidnap thriller Bugonia, Noah Baumbach’s showbiz dramedy Jay Kelly, Guillermo…
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Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 to Honour Ritwik Ghatak on His Birth Centenary
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 will pay a special tribute to iconic filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, marking the centenary of his birth. Widely regarded as one of India’s greatest cinematic visionaries, Ghatak's work—deeply…
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Jafar Panahi Named ‘Asian Filmmaker of the Year’ by Busan International Film Festival
Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been honoured with the prestigious 'Asian Filmmaker of the Year' award by the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for his profound impact on Asian cinema and culture. The award recognises…
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