Tag: film
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Lights, camera, shortlist! The Academy just dropped its picks for the 98th Awards.
Oscar Buzz Begins: The Academy Announces 98th Awards Shortlists LOS ANGELES, CA, December 17, 2025 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup…
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Highlights from the 56th International Film Festival of India
The 56th International Film Festival of India: A Celebration of Global Cinema in Goa By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The curtains have drawn on the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Panaji, Goa, from November 20–28, 2025. Over eight days, the festival reaffirmed its stature as one of Asia’s premier cinematic gatherings, bringing…
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IFFI 56: “Safe House” Captures ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Norwegian Film Safe House Wins the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 56 The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, has announced its prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal winner for 2025: the Norwegian feature film Safe House. The award, presented annually in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication…
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Exploring Global Cinema: 2026 International Feature Film Contenders
Spotlight on Global Cinema Academy Unveils List of International Feature Films Eligible for the Upcoming Oscars By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The Academy Awards are more than Hollywood’s annual celebration — they are a global stage where diverse voices converge. The International Feature Film category has become a powerful lens into the world’s cultural, political, and…
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ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema
Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
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Lucknow Named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
UNESCO Designates 58 New Creative Cities — Lucknow Honoured for Gastronomy UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has announced the designation of 58 new cities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), expanding the network’s reach to 408 cities across 118 countries. These cities have been recognized for their strong commitment to placing culture, creativity,…
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Meet Shakti Shalini: The New Face of Mythical Horror Comedy
Shakti Shalini: Maddock’s Mythical Horror Comedy Aims to Redefine the Genre Emerging from the shadows of Thamma is a unique force. Maddock Films, the studio responsible for India’s most innovative horror-comedy universe, is set to unveil Shakti Shalini — a supernatural saga that promises to blend myth, madness, and mystique in ways we have never…
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Discover Thamma: A Diwali Horror Comedy Adventure
Thamma: Ayushmann Khurrana Battles a Vampire Curse in Maddock’s Horror-Comedy Universe A Diwali Release with a Bite Released on October 21, 2025, Thamma marks Ayushmann Khurrana’s return to genre-bending cinema. Set in a folklore-rich town haunted by vampire legends, the film blends horror, comedy, and romance in a uniquely Indian setting. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar…
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Student Academy Awards: Pathway to 98th Oscars
– The Student Academy Awards Ceremony will be held for the first time in New York City. – All winning films are now eligible for the 98th Oscars. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of the 52nd Student Academy Awards® competition, recognizing 14 students for…
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts Announces 2025-2026 Board Members
The Academy has elected the Board of Governors for the 2025-2026 term. LOS ANGELES, CA, June 28, 2025 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its newly elected Board of Governors for 2025-2026. The governors will officially take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term. Marlee Matlin,…
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2025 Student Academy Awards: Submit Your Film Today
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it is now accepting entries for the 2025 Student Academy Awards® competition. The deadline for submissions is May 18, 2025. The annual presentation ceremony for the International Student Film Awards will take place in New York City during the New York Film…
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Complete List of 2025 Academy Awards Nominations
The Academy announces the nominations for the 97th Oscars. The Oscars will air live on March 2 at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu. LOS ANGELES, CA, January 23, 2025 —Actors, writers, and comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominations for the 97th Oscars today, January 23. The…
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Breaking: The Academy Announces Oscars 2025 Shortlists
The Academy has announced the shortlists for the Oscars in ten award categories. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for ten categories in the 97th Academy Awards®. The categories include Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score),…
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Discover Eligible International Films for the 97th Academy Awards
The Academy has announced the Animated, Documentary, and International Feature Films eligible for the 97th Oscars. Photo: The 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by & copyright © Trae Patton / A.M.P.A.S. (File Photo) LOS ANGELES, CA, November 22, 2024 — The Academy of Motion…
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Global Winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards Honored
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences proudly recognized the student winners from colleges and universities around the globe during the 51st Student Academy Awards ceremony, which was held on October 14 in London. LOS ANGELES, CA, October 16, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored student winners from colleges…
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2024 Student Academy Awards: Winners Announced
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 18, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 15 winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards competition. This year, the competition received 2,683 entries from 738 colleges and universities worldwide. The 2024 winners now join the esteemed company of past Student Academy Award® winners such…
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77th Festival de Cannes Winners: Palme d’Or, Grand Prix, and More
Cannes, May 26, 2024 — After an exceptional 11-day edition, the Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes, chaired by American director, screenwriter, and actress Greta Gerwig, along with Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, Lebanese director, and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, as well as Spanish director and…
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Camille Cottin Leads 77th Festival de Cannes Opening with Emotion and Elegance
Cannes, France, May 14, 2024 — Stepping into a realm of cinematic brilliance, the 77th Festival de Cannes commenced with a grandeur that only this prestigious event can command. Camille Cottin, already on stage at the Grand Theatre Lumiere, welcomed the audience to the Cannes Vortex, a parallel universe of film and art. Driven by…
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