Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Kirti Kulhari Makes Producer Debut With ‘Kinaare’ as Dharamshala Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup October 15, 2026 rifanmuazin Acclaimed actor Kirti Kulhari is stepping behind the camera for the first time as a producer with the upcoming feature film “Kinaare” (translated as “Shores”). The feature is set to…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Busan Film Festival Breakout ‘Beach Fictions’ Explores Fate, Agency, and Alternate Realities in a Captivating Debut October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin Fatalism, self-determination, and imagination all gently wrestle for control of the narrative in "Beach Fictions," an enchanting and subtly profound diptych that follows one young woman through two diverging versions…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Isabelle Huppert Stars as an Industry Nobody in Marc Fitoussi’s Droll Film-Biz Comedy ‘All About Corinne’ October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin As one of the select few French actresses who has earned definitive-article status in her homeland—referred to routinely by the public and press as La Huppert, alongside the likes of…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Linda Duncombe, Banking Executive Turned Independent Film Producer, Dies at 55 October 12, 2026 rifanmuazin Linda Duncombe, a prominent, long-standing banking executive who successfully transitioned into the world of independent film production later in her career, passed away on Sunday due to complications from a…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Andrew Scott Defends the Importance of Confronting LGBTQ+ History and the AIDS Crisis Following London Film Festival Premiere of ‘Elsinore’ October 8, 2026 rifanmuazin Fresh off the celebrated European premiere of "Elsinore" on the opening night of the London Film Festival, actor Andrew Scott has offered a passionate and reflective defense of why cinema…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Vancouver Film Festival Prizes: Big Wins for Immigrant Tale ‘Nina Roza,’ the ‘Polished Cinematic’ ‘In the Heart of the South’ and Separated Sisters Story ‘How We Stand’ October 8, 2026 rifanmuazin As the curtains close on its landmark 45th edition, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has announced the winners of its highly anticipated 2026 juried competitions. Celebrating a diverse array…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Miles Teller to Receive Artist of Distinction Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival October 7, 2026 rifanmuazin Acclaimed actor Miles Teller, known for his dynamic range across blockbuster franchises and deeply personal character studies, is set to receive the prestigious Artist of Distinction Award at the upcoming…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Hollywood Lawmakers and Union Leaders Push for Federal Film Incentives Amid Outbound Production Crisis October 6, 2026 rifanmuazin GLENDALE, Calif. — Rallying in the intense 100-degree heat outside the historic Alex Theatre on Tuesday, a high-powered delegation of California Democrats joined forces with prominent entertainment union leaders to…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts James Gunn Already Writing His Next Film While Awaiting ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Assembly Cut October 4, 2026 rifanmuazin Filmmaker and DC Studios co-head James Gunn is showing no signs of slowing down. Fresh off completing the assembly cut of his upcoming superhero sequel “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” Gunn…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Philanthropist Olga Rabinovich to Receive Inaugural Prêmio Encontros at São Paulo International Film Festival October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin Philanthropist and cultural patron Olga Rabinovich is set to receive the inaugural Prêmio Encontros (Encounters Award) at this year’s edition of Encontro de Ideias Audiovisuais, the prominent industry platform of…