Festival In Focus: The American French Film Festival Chiefs Talk Comeback Edition & Ambitions To Be “A Gateway To The Oscars Race For French Films”
The American French Film Festival has long been considered the premiere U.S. event for launching French film and television content to American audiences and while last year’s edition was forced to cancel due to Hollywood’s dual strikes, this year the L.A.-based event is back and gearing up for what it expects to be one of its best editions yet. Why Tokyo International Film Festival Is Putting The Focus On Women's Empowerment The six-day festival, which kicks off its 28th edition on October 29 at the DGA Theater Complex, is bookended by two of the year’s buzziest French titles with Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical-crime...
Pamela Anderson Flexes Her Christian Louboutin Red Bottoms During a Q&A at the 20th Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland
Jordyn Woods Dazzles in Metallic Ferragamo Eva Silver Pumps at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles Pamela Anderson attended a Q&A during the 20th Zurich Film Festival at Arena 4 today in Zurich, CH. Anderson recently released a cookbook titled “I Love You: Recipes from the Heart,” likely prompting her appearance at the film festival. The “Baywatch” star took the stage in a pair of neutral Christian Louboutin pumps. The star’s designer footwear pick featured lush and glossy brown leather uppers, striking pointed toes and 3 to 4-inch stiletto heels. Red bottoms rounded out the set, a classic...
Cannes Award-Winner ‘Black Dog’ and SXSW Best Documentary Feature ‘Resynator’ Get Theatrical Releases From the Forge
The Forge has acquired North American rights to Guan Hu’s Cannes award winner “Black Dog,” and worldwide distribution rights to Alison Tavel’s “Resynator,” which won best documentary feature at South by Southwest.'Black Dog' Producer Sharp House Kicks Off Inspirational Soccer Biopic 'World at His Feet' (EXCLUSIVE) The Forge also recently acquired North American rights for French horror-comedy “The Balconettes,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and plays the American French Film Festival in Hollywood next week. “Black Dog,” which won Un Certain Regard’s prize at Cannes 2024, follows ex-offender Lang (Eddie Peng) who “returns to his hometown where he forms...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard: “It Just Makes Sense To Cast A Trans Woman To Portray A Trans Woman”
Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard says it was a simple decision for him to cast a trans woman in the title role of his award-winning film. Festival In Focus: The American French Film Festival Chiefs Talk Comeback Edition & Ambitions To Be "A Gateway To The Oscars Race For French Films" Audiard, whose film picked up a Best Actress award shared between the female cast at Cannes Film Festival this summer, cast Spanish trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón in the role of mobster turned activist. He told The Times of London this weekend: “It just makes sense to cast a trans woman to portray...
The 3rd i Film Festival Celebrates Celluloid Cinematic Journeys Beyond Bollywood
The advent of fall brings with it the annual 3rd i Film Festival, a visual smorgasbord of fresh perspectives and brave, new voices by independent filmmakers from South Asia and the South Asian Diaspora, including stories from India, Sri Lanka, UK, Italy, and the USA. From witty comedies to nuanced dramas, and spanning the realms of sci-fi to real-life narratives, the 3rd i Film Festival is a vibrant showcase that celebrates the rich tapestry of stories. The festival is not just a cinematic event, it is a celluloid celebration highlighting the inspiring journeys, diverse cultures, and unique perspectives that define our cinema.