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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The 31st edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema has crowned its standout films, spotlighting both rising talent and audience favorites at Film at Lincoln Center. Presented in partnership with Unifrance, the annual New York festival continues to serve as a key gateway for French films reaching North American audiences. This year, filmmaker Leyla Bouzid took…
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The Caribbean island of Nevis is stepping into the Hollywood spotlight this fall, thanks to Lifetime’s upcoming romantic drama Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You. Starring Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey, the film isn’t just delivering a love story—it’s doubling as a cinematic showcase for one of the Caribbean’s most under-the-radar destinations. Set…
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Film at Lincoln Center is rolling into Spring 2026 with a stacked lineup of premieres, retrospectives, and major festivals, offering New York audiences a wide-ranging look at global cinema from April through June. The season kicks off with selections from Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, including François Ozon’s The Stranger and Hafsia Herzi’s The Little Sister,…
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Film at Lincoln Center has officially opened submissions for short films for the 64th edition of the New York Film Festival, set to run from September 25 through October 12. The announcement marks the start of the festival’s search for bold new voices and innovative storytelling from filmmakers around the world. Presented in partnership with…
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The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) have unveiled the nominations for the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, celebrating excellence in sound editing, sound design, music editing, and foley artistry across film, television, and gaming. The prestigious gala will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. This…
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The Dominican Republic continued its rise on the international film stage as Sugar Island, directed by Johanné Gómez Terrero, won Best Latin American Film of the Year at the 16th Annual Cinema Tropical Awards. The honors were announced during a ceremony hosted by Film at Lincoln Center in New York City on Jan. 7, celebrating…
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