Indie Film Grant Seeks to Help Female Directors Shoot on Celluloid

Women Behind the Camera, the initiative behind the grant, is founded by filmmaker and actress Armida López.

Diego Luna to Be Feted at Sarajevo Film Festival as ‘Ashes’ Screens

Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna will be feted at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs Aug. 14 to 21. Luna will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo…

House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank

Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.

Fantasia International Film Festival Awards: Hanna Bergholm’s ‘Nightborn’ Wins Top Honor

Hanna Bergholm’s “Nightborn” has won the top honor at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival juried awards. “Nightborn” was awarded the prestigious Cheval Noir trophy for best film. Seidi Haarla,…

LISTEN: California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles and Hollywood’s Future: ‘These Are Jobs Programs’

On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Colleen Bell, director of the California State Film Commission, discusses her wins in her role as the Golden State’s film chief…

One of Telluride Film Fest’s Marquee Venues Significantly Damaged by Flash Flood, But Fest Believes It Will Be Operational by Labor Day Weekend

A massive downpour that hit Telluride last Friday afternoon caused multiple mudslides that pummeled numerous homes and businesses.

Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean  

The Ibero-American Film Commission Network, a non-profit organization that brings together film commissions and film offices across Ibero-America, took place in the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time…

Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean  

The Ibero-American Film Commission Network, a non-profit organization that brings together film commissions and film offices across Ibero-America, took place in the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time…

Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean  

The Ibero-American Film Commission Network, a non-profit organization that brings together film commissions and film offices across Ibero-America, took place in the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time…

Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean  

The Ibero-American Film Commission Network, a non-profit organization that brings together film commissions and film offices across Ibero-America, took place in the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time…