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The Venice International Film Festival has launched with a high-profile red carpet featuring George Clooney and Robert Pattinson, while filmmakers and critics highlight urgent global conflicts and ongoing debates over gender representation in cinema.
The upcoming Venice International Film Festival will feature high-profile attendees including George Clooney, members of Oasis, and Elon Musk. Organizers have highlighted these figures among the most anticipated guests for the prestigious cinematic event.
The Sam Spiegel Film Lab will participate in the Venice International Film Festival, presenting 10 projects, including a documentary about civilian casualties in Gaza.
MetFilm Sales has acquired worldwide sales rights to Luke Lorentzen's documentary 'Boatbuilders,' a portrait of a Maine boatbuilding community, which is set to premiere in the Open Section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 7.
Iranian actor Babak Karimi's new Italian film 'Balcanica,' directed by Nicola Sorcinelli, is set to have its world premiere in competition at the 23rd Giornate degli Autori, held alongside the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Award-winning Greek director Jacqueline Lentzou's new film, 'A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra,' is set to have its world premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, taking place from September 2 to 12.
Greece will be the honored country at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in 2026, with Polish elements also featured in the program.
Organizers have announced the official selection for the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, drawing attention for its heavily political themes and connections to prominent media and technology executives. Critics and attendees anticipate a festival season defined by contentious cultural debates.
International sales company The Match Factory has secured global distribution rights to four newly restored features by acclaimed Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, with a formal launch planned for the Venice International Film Festival.
The directors of the documentary 'Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger' explained their decision to use hidden cameras during the shoot. The film is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running from September 2-12, will once again make Venice the epicenter of global cinema. It will feature established creators and directors returning after years of silence.
Autlook Filmsales has secured international rights for 'Union Town,' a documentary by two-time Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple, which is set to premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
The latest feature film by Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei, 'Falling House,' is scheduled to have its world premiere in the Horizons section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12.
High-profile actors including Margot Robbie, Mark Ruffalo, Daisy Ridley, and Omar Sy are attached to projects selected for Venice Immersive, the XR section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Major global film festivals, including events in Venice and Tokyo, are showcasing a diverse lineup of documentaries, celebrity tributes, and regional cinematic works this season.
Director Tomo Tamošaitis's virtual reality film 'Eyes of Shame' has been selected for the Venice Immersive competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Pamela Anderson is slated to receive amfAR’s Award of Courage at amfAR Venezia, an event scheduled for September 6, 2026, during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
The film 'I Matter', a directorial debut by Alina Șerban focusing on the Roma experience, has secured an international sales deal with Pluto Film. This comes ahead of its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
Swiss filmmaker Barthélémy Grossmann, whose latest feature 'Father Joe' is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, has signed with Artist International Group for management.
The 10th anniversary of the film 'La La Land' will be celebrated at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival with a 'La La Land in Concert' event, part of the festival's Cartier Cinema Club programming.
American director, actress, screenwriter, and producer Maggie Gyllenhaal has been announced as the president of the main competition jury for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.