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China Selects Nanjing Massacre Film ‘Dead to Rights’ as Oscar Entry

China has chosen Shen Ao’s “Dead to Rights” as its submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Written by Shen Ao, Zhang Ke,...

Jia Zhangke Sets December Start for Next Contemporary Film, Unveils Distribution Slate, Talks Pingyao’s Future

Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke is set to begin production on his next feature in December, marking a shift toward contemporary storytelling after his recent trilogy spanning decades of Chinese social change....

Nepal Filmmakers Challenge Oscar Pick as Selected Film’s Director Makes Claims Rivals Offered $100,000 to Unseat ‘Anjila’

A group of prominent Nepali filmmakers has filed a formal complaint with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences challenging the selection of “Anjila” as Nepal‘s Oscar submission, alleging procedural...

Five Takeaways From Busan’s Milestone 30th Edition

The 30th Busan International Film Festival wrapped its 10-day run with record attendances, but beneath the star-studded red carpets and celebratory atmosphere, the landmark edition spotlighted an industry in transition. From...

Rotterdam, Pingyao Selection ‘Guo Ran’ Unveils International Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

The international trailer has been unveiled for “Guo Ran,” the latest from director Li Dongmei, whose previous film “Mama” premiered at Venice and won best film at the 4th Pingyao...

‘Elvis’ and ‘Parasite’ Producers Lead Tokyo Market Seminar Lineup

Producers behind Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” and Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite” are set to headline Tokyo Market TIFFCOM’s seminar program, anchoring a lineup of 14 sessions that spotlight Japanese anime’s global...

Hong Kong Selects ‘The Last Dance’ as Oscar Entry

Hong Kong has selected local blockbuster hit “The Last Dance” as its submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Directed, produced and co-written...

Indonesian Cinema Surges Past Hollywood, But Producers Eye Sustainability

As Variety recently reported, Indonesian cinema has achieved a remarkable market reversal, with local films now commanding the dominant box office position over Hollywood imports. But behind those statistics lies a...

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