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Congo Boy, directed by Rafiki Fariala, premiered at Cannes and highlights the journey of a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo through autobiogra…
Heritage Monday at the Locarno Film Festival aimed to attract younger audiences to classic films through innovative strategies, highlighting the importance of …
Filmmaker James Gray argues society discourages men from showing tenderness, calling it a narrow view of masculinity that harms storytelling. His new film, *Th…
The Locarno Open Doors program awarded four African film projects—from Mozambique, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania—funding and mentorship to boost production and …
Latin Quarter Distribution acquired world rights to Uruguayan crime thriller *Maltrato Animal*, highlighting Latin America's rising genre film exports. The fil…
Marco Perego advised indie producers to prioritize artistic vision over financial gain, sharing his experience as a disruptive filmmaker with three Cannes comp…
James Gray won the Career Leopard at Locarno Film Festival on August 7, 2024, just hours after his wife reminded him to take out the trash. The award recognize…
A young Jersey woman joins a nomadic skate crew in the indie drama *Destroy All Girls*, filmed over three years with a raw, DIY style blending fiction and real…
‘Spring Story,’ ‘The Surubí’ and ‘Yazz’ won Locarno Pro’s top awards, which provide financing, mentorship, and industry connections. Winning projects gain visi…
Olivia Wilde called *The Invite*, her latest film, the "highlight of her career" after its European premiere at the Locarno Film Festival. The film's selection…
Protesters at the Locarno Film Festival read 60,000 names of Gaza war victims during the opening ceremony, disrupting it briefly. The protest highlighted oppos…
