Oscar-contending docfilm WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST raise critical awareness on wild horses to protect them before they disappear

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By Oliver CarnayA special screening with reception and Q&A of Oscar-contending documentary feature "WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST" was held last December 12 (Tuesday) at William Morris Endeavor…

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DOLLY DE LEON talks about her latest projects, with her two directors PETERSEN VARGAS (“A VERY GOOD GIRL”) and CARL JOSEPH PAPA (THE MISSING / ITI MAPUKPUKAW, Philippines’ submission to Oscars 2024)

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By Oliver CarnayThis author got invited to a selected media online press conference on Friday, moderated by Lea W. Dizon.  In the panel were actress DOLLY DE LEON, and her directors…

Continue ReadingDOLLY DE LEON talks about her latest projects, with her two directors PETERSEN VARGAS (“A VERY GOOD GIRL”) and CARL JOSEPH PAPA (THE MISSING / ITI MAPUKPUKAW, Philippines’ submission to Oscars 2024)

Director Asmae El Moudir of “THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES” (Morocco’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature) opens past historical secrets and creates a docfilm through a shoestring budget

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By Oliver CarnayA special screening of "THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES," Morocco's official Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature was held at the Soho House in West Hollywood…

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HILDA KORONEL received first “Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award” at inaugural launch of MANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; “About Us But Not About Us” screening and Q&A closed out the star-studded event

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/caOkF6l10og?si=3-Ckhq7atfZ8oSwDA star-studded red carpet gala and lavish (not to mention, very well organized!) event for the inaugural launch of Manila International Film Fest 2023 (MIFF) was held at the Directors…

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Colombia’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards®, UN VARÓN, is a sensitive and subtle exploration of Latin American masculinity and gender dynamics against the backdrop of Bogota’s streets; a theatrical release is set on December 8 in New York City and will have additional screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. (TBA)

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By Oliver CarnayColumbian up-and-coming writer-director Fabián Hernández's film "UN VARÓN" (A Male) is a captivating and poignant drama, selected as Colombia's official submission for the 96th Oscar Awards®https://www.youtube.com/embed/EfxCr_ddnZM?si=y8BQB2T30gIe1Ui6Having celebrated its world premiere at Cannes Directors'…

Continue ReadingColombia’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards®, UN VARÓN, is a sensitive and subtle exploration of Latin American masculinity and gender dynamics against the backdrop of Bogota’s streets; a theatrical release is set on December 8 in New York City and will have additional screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. (TBA)

Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) launch press conference held at ANDAZ in West Hollywood, CA; actress HILDA KORONEL announced as the first recipient of Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award

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By Oliver CarnayActors Romnick Sarmenta, Enchong Dee, Kaladkaren and Eisel Serrano, are in Los Angeles for the launch of the inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) at the Directors Guild…

Continue ReadingManila International Film Festival (MIFF) launch press conference held at ANDAZ in West Hollywood, CA; actress HILDA KORONEL announced as the first recipient of Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award

Denmark’s official Oscar submission “THE PROMISED LAND” reunites Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel after ten years

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By Oliver CarnayFamous Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel showed up at the AFIFEST Q&A on Saturday (October 28) after the special screening of their latest feature "THE…

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Matteo Garrone’s gripping drama ‘IO CAPITANO,’ (Italy’s Oscar submission) inspired by a true-life experience is an epic achievement, heartbreakingly shows the punishing process of illegal immigrants

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By Oliver Carnay I received the screener link from this stunning film 'IO CAPITANO' (Me Captain), a story about the bravery and heroism of two boys from Dakar, Senegal, who…

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PETER SARSGAARD and JESSICA CHASTAIN gives an authentic and captivating performance in their latest movie ‘MEMORY’ that is worthy of nominations at upcoming OSCARS

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By Oliver CarnayA special screening of 'MEMORY' was held at the Chinese Theatre 6 last Saturday (October 28) during the AFIFEST four-day festival. Writer-Director MICHEL FRANCO and lead actor PETER SARSGAARD showed…

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‘THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE’ (DAS LEHRERZIMMER) Director Ilker Catak cast non-actor children in his latest film, Germany’s Oscar submission for Best International Film

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By Oliver Carnay THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (Das Lehrerzimmer) is a thought-provoking film that deals with trust between students and teachers in a German school. When one of teacher Carla Nowak's…

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