10th Film Music Competition: These are the finalists

Over 200 composers from 42 countries entered the 10th International Film Music Competition. The jury, headed by the English Academy Award-winning film score composer Rachel Portman, has chosen three compositions to enter the final on September 29. The finalists' compositions will be world premiered during the Zurich Film Festival at the Tonhalle Zurich by the…

Bycinema scopeJuly 14, 20220Comments

Cannes News

The Festival de Cannes demands the immediate release of filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof, Mostafa Aleahmad and Jafar Panahi

On Friday, July 8, 2022, Iranian filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Aleahmad were arrested and imprisoned at an unknown location for protesting against violence against civilians in Iran. Mohammad Rasoulof had already been deprived of his freedom of movement and work since 2017, following the screening of his film A Man of Integrity, which won the Un Certain…

Bycinema scopeJuly 12, 20220Comments

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London

The London Action Festival announces spectacular second wave of events this July

Thursday 7th July London, UK: The London Action Festival, which runs from 28th-31st July, continues to add to an impressive array of unique events to its inaugural line up with a further six not-to-be-missed events announced today: "Con Air" a Special 25th Anniversary Screening of the classic action thriller directed by Simon West and starring Nicolas…

Bycinema scopeJuly 7, 20220Comments

Cannes

The Amfar Gala at Cannes was the Largest Gathering of A-list Celebrities in Europe

The 2022 edition of the amfAR Gala at Cannes Film Festival returned to its big star power showcase with Carine Roitfeld’s Fashion Showcase and host Robert De Niro. Held at the 5 Star Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, amfAR Gala Cannes closed off twelve days worth of film premieres and red carpets that excited the post pandemic…

Bycinema scopeJuly 5, 20220Comments

Zurich

Apply now for the Prix Pathé

The Prix Pathé for Film Journalism will be awarded for the 16th time in 2022. It rewards outstanding film criticism and is endowed with a 10'000 Swiss franc prize. The call for entries is open until July 24. The Prix Pathé will be awarded again this year to a film journalist for an outstanding film…

Bycinema scopeJune 30, 20220Comments

London

London Indian Film Festival is starting next week in London, Birmingham and Manchester

World Premieres, In Conversations, Cutting edge documentaries, Acclaimed Directors, Retrospectives and Asian Music Events. Supported by title sponsor Blue Orchid Hotels, Integrity International, the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), Bagri Foundation and Arts Council of England, this year’s London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) spans 11 days from 23rd June – 3rd July. Selection of the…

Bycinema scopeJune 20, 20220Comments

London

The London Action Festival launches with a World-class 4 day celebration of the most popular genre in Film & TV

Die Hard Director John McTiernan to headline inaugural London Action Festival with Matthew Vaughn’s UK powerhouse MARV screening exclusive footage from their latest production School Fight Proof Inc. will also take you behind the scenes of Jurassic World Dominion with Director Colin Trevorrow as their guide Monday 20th June London, UK: John McTiernan, the legendary…

Bycinema scopeJune 20, 20220Comments

Jury and Award Winners – Closing Ceremony 2022

Cannes Festivals

The 75th Cannes film festival winners’ list

After 11 days of an exceptional edition, the Jury of the 75th Cannes film festival, chaired by French actor Vincent Lindon, surrounded by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, British-American actress and director Rebecca Hall, French director Ladj Ly, American director Jeff Nichols, Indian actress Deepika Padukone, Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, Norwegian director Joachim Trier and Italian…

Bycinema scopeMay 29, 20220Comments

Cannes

Un Certain Regard Winners List 2022

Focused on arthouse, artistically daring films, the 2022 Un Certain Regard Competition has included 20 feature films – seven of which are first features also competing for the Caméra d’or. The opening film was Mathieu Vadepied’s Father and Soldier. Chaired by actress-director-producer Valeria Golino, the Jury included director Debra Granik, actress Joanna Kulig, actor-singer Benjamin Biolay and…

Bycinema scopeMay 27, 20220Comments

Cannes Festivals

The winners of the 25th La Cinef Selection

The Short Films and La Cinef Jury, presided by Yousry Nasrallah and comprised of Monia Chokri, Félix Moati, Jean-Claude Raspiengeas et Laura Wandel, has awarded the 2022 La Cinef Prizes during a ceremony held in the Buñuel Theater, followed by the screening of the winning films. La Cinef Selection included 16 student films, chosen out of…

Bycinema scopeMay 26, 20220Comments