Festivals

A still from Atropia by Hailey Gates, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.
Exclusive
Exclusive: Now in its eighth year, the beachside festival includes Hailey Gates' Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner and the Quays' first feature in 20 years.
Guillermo del Toro at the Art Directors Guild Awards 2023 held at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on February 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
TIFF
Brendan Fraser was also announced as Honorary Chair for the annual awards gala taking place on
Sunday, September 7.
NEW JACK CITY, director Mario Van Peebles on set, 1991 (c)Warner Bros./courtesy Everett Collection
The series, which runs August 21-27, will feature 27 exciting events, including a live recording of IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit podcast with "New Jack City" director Mario Van Peebles in person.
Is This Thing On?
NYFF
Bradley Cooper's dramedy, starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, centers on a stand-up comedian's midlife crisis in New York City.
'Mother of Flies'
Fantasia
The annual genre event in Montreal has announced the top films from its 29th edition.
Normal
TIFF
The annual assortment of tricks and treats is a feast for the genre-devoted and generally curious alike.
'Father Mother Sister Brother'
NYFF
Jarmusch's tragicomic triptych makes its North American premiere on October 3 after playing in competition in Venice.
Maddie's Secret
TIFF
The festival's forward-thinking section is dedicated to new work by first- and second-time filmmakers. Early, who also stars in his wild-sounding debut, fits the bill.
After the Hunt
NYFF
The filmmaker's much-anticipated morality play, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri, will celebrate its North American premiere in NYC, after debuting at Venice.
Carlos Marqués-Marcet, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Chloé Robichaud
TIFF
The Platform section — which has elevated names like Barry Jenkins, Pietro Marcello, William Oldroyd, and Darius Marder — serves as the festival’s best place for true discovery.
'The Smashing Machine'
Venice
The 82nd edition of the festival has confirmed "Frankenstein," "After the Hunt," and "A House of Dynamite" among this year's titles.
Sentimental Value
TIFF
The full listing of this year's Galas and Special Presentations lineups include some of the year's most-hyped films.
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