A groundbreaking independent film is bringing rarely seen Iraqi American experiences to audiences around the world. Pomegranate, an award-winning feature from filmmaker and author Weam Namou, explores the complexities of identity, faith, immigration and political division through the lens of two neighboring Iraqi communities in suburban Detroit. Written, directed and led by an Iraqi American…
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The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the timeline for the 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at UCLA’s historic Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The annual awards recognize excellence in film and television editing, honoring the professionals whose work shapes stories across feature films, documentaries, television,…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expanding its celebration of the moviegoing experience with the launch of the Academy Marquee Theater List, a new global initiative that will recognize exceptional movie theaters for their commitment to preserving the magic of cinema. Announced ahead of the Academy’s 100th anniversary in 2027, the program…
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DC Studios has unveiled a new teaser for its highly anticipated HBO Max original drama Lanterns, giving fans another glimpse at the gritty take on the iconic Green Lantern mythology while revealing Academy Award-nominated actress Laura Linney in her first footage from the series. The drama, which premieres Sunday, Aug. 16 on HBO and will…
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Acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Alicia Scherson is returning to the Tribeca Festival with a gripping new psychological thriller that blurs the line between game strategy and real-world danger. Summer War (Guerra de verano), Scherson’s fifth feature film, will make its world premiere in the International Narrative Competition at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 3-14…
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Film lovers will have a rare opportunity this summer to experience some of the most influential works in Italian cinema as Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà present History, Italian Style, a major retrospective examining the birth and evolution of modern Italy through film. Running through June 25 at the Walter Reade Theater, the ambitious…
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Fresh off winning the Audience Award at SXSW, director Otilia Portillo Padua’s visually stunning documentary Daughters of the Forest (Hijas del bosque) is continuing its celebrated festival run with upcoming premieres on both coasts. The film first debuted at CPH before captivating audiences at SXSW, where it earned the festival’s Audience Award in the Visions…
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A documentary celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of Black LGBTQ+ artists to music and popular culture emerged as the biggest winner at Black Public Media’s 2026 PitchBLACK Awards, taking home the competition’s top prize of $150,000. Held at The Apollo Stages at the Victoria in Harlem, the ninth annual PitchBLACK Awards brought together filmmakers, creative technologists,…
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Crystal R. Emery, the award-winning filmmaker, author, producer, educator, and disability rights advocate whose career spanned film, publishing, STEM education, and social justice, has died at the age of 65. Emery passed away on May 11 at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Saint Raphael Campus after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Throughout her life, she…
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As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria is turning its attention to stories often left out of traditional narratives of American history. Running through July 5, By the People, For the People: Real American Tales will present 14 films that…
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