Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival is launching a new sustainability and recycling campaign aimed at reusing hundreds of tote bags to create merchandise with the new graphic image of the festival’s upcoming edition, which takes place between July 17th to 26th, 2026.
This is one of the most common questions filmmakers ask after they receive an acceptance.
The short answer is: it depends on your goals.
It’s exciting to be selected by festivals around the world, and realistically, not every filmmaker has the resources to attend every event. That’s completely understandable.
But here’s the part that matters just as much:
Not attending a...
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival runs live and in-person from January 22 to February 1 (with some films available online starting January 29). This year, there are 90 features, plus additional episodic premieres and short films. You can check out the full program on the festival website. Hannah Tran will again be in Park City […]
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When you’re submitting your film to a festival, the materials you include can really help your project stand out. Here’s how to ensure your submission package is as compelling as possible.
A strong synopsis
Your synopsis is your film’s elevator pitch. Keep it concise, engaging, and make sure it clearly conveys what makes your film unique. A great synopsis draws programmers in right...
Jan 20, 2026: Press Dossier for the 76th Berlin International Film Festival The press dossier comprises the film selection of the 76th Berlinale as well as all other relevant information regarding the festival [...]
The Gotham, Film Independent, and Creators Coalition on AI Join Alliance by Michelle Satter, Founding Senior Director, Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs At the heart of the Sundance Institute has always been a commitment to the artist’s voice. Today, as we navigate a transformative era for storytelling, we are launching a three-year product-agnostic AI Literacy Initiative […]
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The ever familiar image of the imposing cranes in the port of Thessaloniki is reimagined through the work of Alexandros Psychoulis, which will feature across this year’s edition. In the artist’s own words: “I grew up facing the port of Volos, gazing from my balcony at the huge cranes I would later come across at the Port of Thessaloniki. I grew up waiting for the moment when the cranes’ claws...
We are delighted to kick off the announcements for the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, which will take place from 5 to 15 March 2026. We present five compelling documentaries dedicated to notable and renowned personalities.
There is a lot of unpack here with the official competition offerings which consists of two international premieres and twenty world premieres for a gnarly twenty-two titles vying for the Golden Bear.
Last year’s first iteration had the likes of Kahlil Joseph’s BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, Arnaud Dufeys and Charlotte Devillers’ On vous croit and Urška Djukić’s Little Trouble Girls), this year’s batch of thirteen first features (one final title might be added shortly) looks like it is on solid ground.