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Split screen showing a futuristic AI interface and a documentary filmmaker capturing a candid moment, symbolizing the festival's focus on truth in the age of AI.
Film & TV

Monte-Carlo TV Festival Previews New Documentaries and Series

Joshua Seftel, head of the Monte-Carlo TV Festival's Documentary and News jury, posits that AI's rise will paradoxically fuel a deeper global craving for reality and truth in filmmaking, according to

Julian Mercer·June 8, 2026
Cinematic representation of AI and human creativity colliding at the Tribeca Festival, with digital art and film elements intertwined.
Behind the Scenes

Tribeca Festival Kicks Off With Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary

This year, the Tribeca Festival will screen a live-action docudrama generated entirely by AI, titled 'Dreams of Violets'.

Victor Ren·June 4, 2026
Montage of David Lean's epic film scenes and candid on-set photos, reflecting his directorial career and personal life.
Film & TV

Cannes Premiere: Maverick Doc Explores David Lean's Epic Adventures

After the critical reception of 'Ryan's Daughter', legendary director David Lean did not direct a single film for 14 years, a period of silence that belied the epic scale of his earlier triumphs and t

Julian Mercer·May 22, 2026