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Japan Pitch Heads to Busan Film Festival With Four Co-Production Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Four Japanese projects will seek international partners in Busan.
  • The programme supports international co-production opportunities.
  • Pitches and meetings run across 11 and 12 October.

Atmovie Inc. will present Japan Pitch at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, showcasing four Japanese filmmakers seeking international buyers, producers and co-production partners. The event forms part of the Atmovie Global Track accelerator, backed by the Japan Creator Support Fund through the Japan Arts Council, and aims…

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Rima Das, Shan Zuolong, Shim Eun-kyung Named to Busan’s New Currents Jury

  • Three established Asian film figures will judge Busan’s New Currents Award.
  • The award supports debut features and includes KRW20 million.
  • BIFF takes place from 6–15 October in Busan.

Busan International Film Festival has named Indian director Rima Das, Chinese producer Shan Zuolong and Korean actor Shim Eun-kyung to the jury for its New Currents Award. The prize highlights debut feature filmmakers from Asia and can provide an important platform for emerging directors, with a KRW20 million…

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Babystar review – a new arrival upends camera-ready life in disturbing family influencer satire

  • Satire exposes parents who monetise their children's lives for social media
  • Teen protagonist rebels against plans for sibling as branding opportunity
  • Debut film examines ethical issues of children in influencer culture

Joscha Bongard's debut film "Babystar" is a satirical exploration of the family influencer industry, examining the ethical issues that arise when parents monetise their children's lives for social media. The film raises virtually every concern surrounding parents vlogging their children's childhoods, presenting a disturbing portrait of family dysfunction,…

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Talking pigeon documentary challenges Czechia’s stigma around alcohol addiction

  • Documentary links addiction and homelessness to trauma and social neglect.
  • Czechia faces particularly high alcohol consumption and housing pressures.
  • Lubojacki seeks compassion for her brother and others facing addiction.

Pepa Lubojacki’s documentary *If Pigeons Turned to Gold* follows her brother and relatives as they struggle with alcohol addiction and homelessness in Prague. Using intimate footage, animation and a talking pigeon, the film challenges the belief that addiction results simply from weak willpower, while exposing public prejudice and…

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Hikers trace Andy Goldsworthy’s remote art trail through Haute-Provence

  • Haute-Provence trail combines hiking with Andy Goldsworthy’s land art.
  • The full route covers 150km and seven free refuges.
  • Remote shelters offer an unusual way to experience nature and art.

A 69-year-old Canadian joins friends on a demanding hiking route through Haute-Provence centred on Andy Goldsworthy’s Refuges d’Art installations. The trail combines strenuous walking, remote overnight stays and site-specific land art, allowing hikers to experience both the region’s natural landscapes and restored historic shelters. The 10-day route covers…

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Middlesbrough crime crackdown coincides with second NATS air traffic outage in fortnight

  • Cleveland Police arrest 17 in major Middlesbrough organised crime operation
  • Second NATS outage in 13 days grounds hundreds of flights across UK regions, stranding thousands
  • Repeated technical failures prompt fresh resignation calls for NATS leadership

Cleveland Police executed a major organised crime operation across Middlesbrough, resulting in 17 arrests. The enforcement action represented a significant effort against organised criminal networks in the region. The o

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Anya Taylor-Joy’s Near-Perfect Breakout Folk Thriller Is Officially Leaving Netflix

  • The Witch leaves Netflix on 1 October.
  • It was Anya Taylor-Joy’s career-defining breakout.
  • The acclaimed folk horror remains powerful a decade later.

Robert Eggers’ 2015 folk horror film The Witch, Anya Taylor-Joy’s breakout role, is leaving Netflix on 1 October. The film remains significant for launching Taylor-Joy’s acclaimed career, establishing Eggers as a distinctive director and reimagining the traditional “final girl” through Thomasin’s unsettling surrender to evil. Set in 1630s…

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San Sebastian Startup Challenge Puts AI, Immersive Tech and Green Production in Focus

  • San Sebastian Startup Challenge announces ten finalists from record 68 submissions
  • Finalists focus on AI, immersive tech, streaming, location management and green production
  • Previous winners report awards unlock industry access and fund product development

The San Sebastian film festival's Zinemaldia Startup Challenge has announced ten finalists for its 2026 competition, marking a record year with 68 submissions from across Spain and Europe. The selected startups showcase emerging technologies addressing key industry concerns, including artificial intelligence, immersive production tools and environmental sustainability measures,…

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Slade’s movie was supposed to set their career alight; instead, it put it on the back burner. “We made a film that showed the other side of the rock business, and the public were very shocked by it”

  • Slade’s unexpectedly dark film shocked audiences.
  • The project weakened the band’s commercial momentum.
  • It later became regarded as a classic rock film.

Slade entered 1975 as one of Britain’s biggest bands, expecting their film debut to extend their success and help them reach a wider audience, particularly in America. Instead, Slade In Flame was a bleak, realistic portrayal of the music industry, portraying the rise and collapse of a fictional…

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New TCCF previews aim to boost Taiwan’s global content sales

  • TCCF will debut screenings for international buyers before market negotiations.
  • The programme features “April” and “See You At 11pm”.
  • The market includes 107 exhibitors from seven countries.

Taiwan Creative Content Fest will introduce Spotlight Screenings in November 2026, allowing international buyers, press and industry guests to preview two Taiwanese productions before market negotiations begin. The initiative, launched with Vieshow Cinemas, is intended to increase overseas sales and rights deals while strengthening TCCF’s role as a…

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