The Academy Museum Celebrate Sophia Loren, 7-30 November The world’s most prestigious film institution, the Academy of Motion Pictures, is partnering with Cinecittà to present 'Sophia Loren: la Diva di Napoli,' an extensive retrospective celebrating the iconic Italian star on her 90th birthday. This tribute, which showcases Loren’s most significant works cherished by audiences worldwide, will be on display at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles from November 7 to 30. "By showcasing the gallery of characters that Loren has [...]

OTT.X Gears Up for its Anticipated 6th Annual Summit OTT.X is preparing for its 6th annual Summit, scheduled for September 25-26, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. This year's event will feature a conference program with interactive sessions focused on addressing industry challenges, standards development, immersive research, and the latest trends and technologies in streaming. Conference Program Highlights The Summit will feature keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and presentations from data analysts who will share exclusive findings and primary data related to [...]

RaMell Ross, McQueen, Almodóvar: New York Film Festival Returns with a Diverse Global Cinema Lineup Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning dramedy Anora and other Cannes prizewinners, such as Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light and Roberto Minervini’s first fictional film The Damned, will be featured at this year’s New York Film Festival. The non-competitive showcase, now in its 62nd edition, will primarily take place at Lincoln Center from September 27 to October 14. However, this year’s festival has [...]

While studios and major production companies tighten their belts, independent cinema seems to be thriving. This is reflected in the tenth edition of MIA, the International Audiovisual Market—an event promoted by ANICA, chaired by Francesco Rutelli, and APA, chaired by Chiara Sbarigia, and directed by Gaia Tridente—which returns to Rome from October 14 to 18, 2024. Over 600 projects were received this year for the Co-Production Market and Pitching Forum, reflecting a 20% increase compared to 2023, along with a [...]