Rising Stars from Venice Film Festival
Amid sweltering temperatures, this year’s Venice Film Festival paraded some high-wattage A-List stars on the red carpet and saw Pedro Almodóvar take the Golden Lion for The Room Next Door, the first English-language movie of his distinguished career. But away from
Filmmaking Mastery
Today, we're taking a trip down masterclass memory lane in preparation for the release of the 2024 Programme. Over the years, a remarkable list of industry experts have shared their insights in our masterclass series. Today, we’ve brought together some interesting
Strength in Vulnerability
Multi award-winning documentarian Duncan Cowles will premiere his first feature-length project at Sheffield DocFest this summer. The film is called Silent Men and it explores the stigma and taboo surrounding male mental health in the UK. It's a project that
A Celebration of Film Artistry
This year’s Cannes Film Festival has just drawn to a close, with the 2024 Palme d’Or being awarded to American filmmaker Sean Baker for his wild tale of a Brooklyn lap dancer in Anora. Yet, closer to home, the British
Pride 2024: An Exploration of Queer Cinema
June is Pride Month! This is a time when people all over the world come together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices. It's a time to celebrate how far we've come as well as fight against the discrimination and injustice that still
The Joy of Animation
Cardiff Animation Festival (CAF) celebrates the diverse beauty of animation. Established in 2018, the event has grown into a highlight on every animation-lover’s calendar. This year’s edition followed in the footsteps of the hybrid format, which began in 2022. Attendees
UK Film Festivals for Your Radar
We are thrilled to bring you film festivals to look forward to in April and May. Are you looking for your next favourite animation or independent story? Begin your search with stories screening in Birmingham, Bridport, Cardiff and London. From Page
Oscars 2024: Films from the Festival
We are proud to present this round-up of animation, documentary and live action titles shortlisted for awards at this year's Oscars.
5 Films Events For 2024
A new year brings with it a raft of new film events where filmmakers both known and unknown can present their work to the public. From capturing the spirit of the American indie scene to rewarding the best of British
ASFF 2023: Day Five
Thank you for joining us at this year's Aesthetica Film Festival. We hope you're enjoying it! It might be the last day, but there's still plenty to see and do. Here's what's happening today: Today’s Film Strands & Guest Programmes Identity