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cineuropa.org • 10 m

The 39th Venice International Film Critics Week welcomes a strong selection The 39th edition of the International Film Critics' Week during the Venice Film Festival, led by Beatrice Fiorentino, presents a selection of seven debut films from around the world, in addition to two opening and closing films and short films.

cineuropa.org • 10 m

Federation of Film Academies Europe launched On July 11, the Federation of Film Academies Europe (FACE) was founded in Luxembourg by the European Film Academy and Film Academies from 20 countries. FACE aims to promote European cinema and integrate diversity, inclusion and sustainability into their work.

cinekid • 10 m

Cinekid Script LAB 2024-2025 selection announced The selection for Script LAB 2024-2025 has been announced, with a diverse range of films and series from different countries. Other notable works include “Night Mare” from Iceland, “Chetak” from India, and “Sammy” from the Netherlands.

variety • 11 m

Berlin Film Festival launches competition for new talent The Berlin Film Festival will introduce a new competition next year, called Perspectives, aimed at discovering new talent. This move, announced by new festival director Tricia Tuttle, also marks the end of the Encounters section.

cineuropa.org • 11 m

KVIFF Eastern Promises announces the award winners Various prizes were awarded during the KVIFF Eastern Promises program at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), with a total value of €110,000. Lover, Not a Fighter received the Sound Post-production Award for its fresh look at young love.

filmneweurope • 11 m

Poland passes copyright law that grants creators royalties for online use The Polish Parliament has passed a major change in copyright law, entitling creators and performers of audiovisual works to royalties for making their works available online.

filmkrant • 11 m

Annecy 2024 At the Annecy Film Festival, the premier animation festival in the world, Adam Elliot's "Memoir of a Snail" won the top prize. This clay animation, Elliot's second full-length animated film, stands out for its personal and handmade style.

filmkrant • 1 j

Cannes 2024: The winners At the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Sean Baker surprised everyone by winning the Palme d'Or with his film Anora, at the expense of the expected winner Mohammad Rasoulof with The Seed of the Sacred Fig.

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All Cannes 2024 winners in a row The 2024 Cannes Film Festival winners have been announced. The Palme d'Or was won by "ANORA" by Sean Baker. Payal Kapadia's "ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT" received the Grand Prix, while Jacques Audiard's "EMILIA PÉREZ" took home the Jury Prize.

variety • 1 j

'Simon of the Mountain' wins Cannes Critics' Week top prize “Simon of the Mountain,” directed by Federico Luis in his feature debut, has won the Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prix. This friendship helps him blossom and discover love, sex, and a sense of belonging.

nu • 1 j

OpenAI stops using voice that sounds 'eerily' like Scarlett Johansson OpenAI has decided to stop using chatbot ChatGPT's virtual voice 'Sky' after Scarlett Johansson expressed her dissatisfaction over its similarity to her voice. The voice was part of a recently launched improved version of ChatGPT.

cinenews • 1 j

All films in the Official Selection of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 14 to 25 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Greta Gerwig (Barbie) will chair the jury, while Camille Cottin will lead the ceremonies. George Lucas receives an honorary Palm for his career.

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