film festivals

Sundance unveils lineup for final Utah festival

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2026 program on Wednesday, revealing 90 feature films and seven episodic projects for its final edition in Park City, Utah, before relocating to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. The festival, running January 22 to February…

Palestinian film wins Tokyo Grand Prix, advances Oscar bid

Annemarie Jacir's historical epic "Palestine 36" claimed the prestigious Tokyo Grand Prix at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on Wednesday, adding international acclaim to what has already proven a banner year for Palestinian cinema. The film, which depicts the…

Red Sea Film Festival to open with boxing biopic ‘Giant’

The Red Sea International Film Festival announced its fifth edition lineup Tuesday, featuring a star-studded selection that opens December 4 with Rowan Athale's boxing biopic "Giant," starring Amir El Masry and Pierce Brosnan. The 10-day festival in Jeddah will showcase…