Clio Barnard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ takes top prize at Rome Film Fest
Barnard’s Birmingham-set drama wins best film prize in Rome’s Progressive Cinema competition.
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Indian director SS Rajamouli says new film ‘Varanasi’ much bigger than global hit ‘RRR’
“The speciality of Indian stories is we need all kinds of emotions to make a film complete.”
Marta Font’s ‘Off Season’ wins Screen International Award at Rome’s MIA market
Off Season was one of several projects honoured at the MIA Awards 2026.
Peacock remains profitable as NBCU/Sky split remains ‘on track’
Comcast-owned streamer posts $261m profit in Q3 as US giant prepares to separate broadband and media divisions.
Wildstar sells erotic thriller ‘The Fixation’, drama ‘The Mirror’ for US distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Both titles have world premieres at Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Florida this month.
Bille August on adapting novel ‘Me, You’: “I thought, how the hell do you transform this into a film?’
Oscar and double Palme d’Or winner’s latest film, an adaptation of Erri de Luca book, world premieres this week at Rome Film Fest.
Jordan Firstman on his “surreal and thrilling” ride since ‘Club Kid’ broke out at Cannes
Speaking at the Rome Film Fest, Firstman reflected on the reception for his queer family drama that sold to A24 for $17m
Japanese horror ‘Never After Dark’ heads Grimmfest 2026 winners
Thriller ‘Stronger Than The Devil’ recognised in seven categories.
UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Wildwood’ grows into record number of sites for Black Bear
‘Ghosts’ film, ‘Clayface’, ‘Klara And The Sun’ start on busy weekend.
Hur Jin-ho addresses ‘The Assassin(s)’ controversy at Singapore film festival opening
South Korea’s opposition party had called for the withdrawal of the film over accusations of historical inaccuracies.
AGC to launch sales on AI-rendered sci-fi from YouTuber Gossip Goblin
’Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ will screen to buyers and superfans at the market.
‘Woman Unknown’, ‘Fatherland’ among awards favourites unveiled for Evolution Mallorca 2026
Honorees at the festival will include Edward Berger and Diane Kruger.
How UK film ratings are keeping up with changing attitudes to horror - The Screen podcast
CEO of the British Board of Film Classification David Austin talks to Screen.
Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh outlines group’s film and TV strategy ahead of ‘Ink’, ‘Elsinore’ launches
Marsh outlines Studiocanal’s investment criteria for projects at Rome’s MIA market.
Universal Pictures scores its highest annual UK-Ireland box office on record in 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Studio has taken 28% of all UK-Ireland box office takings so far this year.
The TV Festival announces Manchester dates, venues and cost predictions
Ticket prices are still being modeled, but expected to cost around 25% less.
Tom Cruise to receive 52nd AFI Life Achievement Award
Star’s films have grossed close to $13bn at worldwide box office.
Neon boards Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’
Company negotiated deal with Mk2 Films, will support awards campaign.












































