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Sharjah Film Festival Celebrates Growth, Introduces Palestine as Guest of Honor Country: ‘The Interest in Young Audiences in the Arab World Is Growing’

Now in its 11th edition, the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth continues to expand exponentially. Running from Oct. 6 to 12 in the City Center Al Zahia in...

Sharjah Film Festival Heads on Inaugural Film Market, Plans of Film Fund Dedicated to Filmmaking for Children and Youth

The 11th edition of the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth, taking place between Oct. 6 and 12, will mark the inaugural edition of the festival market. Described as...

In Samppa Batal’s Romantic Dramedy ‘Apple Thieves,’ It’s Time to Fall in Love – And to Get Really Drunk (EXCLUSIVE)

Finnish director Samppa Batal finds sadness in romance and romance in sadness in the Helsinki-set “Apple Thieves.” “I see it as a romantic dramedy,” he says. “I believe we...

Pamela Anderson to Receive Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival

Pamela Anderson will be honored by the Zurich Film Festival, which runs Oct. 3-13. She will receive the festival’s Golden Eye Award to recognize her career achievements on Oct. 4...

Playmaker Closes Deals on Thriller ‘Sew Torn’ Ahead of Sitges Screening (EXCLUSIVE)

Sales agency The Playmaker Munich has closed the first distribution deals on thriller “Sew Torn,” ahead of its appearance at Sitges Film Festival in the Noves Vision Section. The...

‘The Order,’ Starring Jude Law, to Open Zurich Film Festival, Actor to Receive Golden Eye Award

The Zurich Film Festival will open on Oct. 3 with political thriller “The Order,” starring Jude Law, who will receive the festival’s Golden Eye career achievement award. Director Justin Kurzel will...

Giulio Donato’s ‘Labyrinths,’ Premiering in Venice, Debuts Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

Giulio Donato‘s “Labyrinths,” which plays in an Out of Competition slot at Venice Days, an independent sidebar to the Venice Film Festival, has debuted a first clip (below). Open Reel is...

Venice’s ‘The Witness’ Adds Sales, Trailer Debuts, Director Talks Iran Situation, Working With Jafar Panahi (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Witness,” premiering at the Venice Film Festival, has sold to Benelux (Edgy), France (Jour2fete) and No.mad Entertainment (Italy). The film’s German distributor is Missing Films as previously reported. The film,...

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