Film Festivals

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A symbolic representation of Indian cinema's growth, featuring mentorship and new opportunities for independent filmmakers.

India launches $42K co-production fund, Bhardwaj, Sen to mentor

Filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Shaunak Sen are mentoring a new ₹40 lakh fund designed to back just one independent Indian feature film for festival consideration in 2026.

Julian Mercer·May 16, 2026

Independent filmmakers networking and celebrating at a modern screening event, highlighting the excitement of emerging film festivals.

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Top Emerging Film Festivals for Independent Filmmakers in 2026

Last year, a micro-budget sci-fi short, rejected by ten major festivals, premiered at the Catalyst Cinema Showcase in Austin.

Julian Mercer·May 15, 2026

AI robots and human filmmakers working together on a futuristic film set, with holographic displays showing creative data.

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Shanghai Film Festival Launches AI Backlot Lab for New Production

Nearly 500 creators from seven countries applied to the Shanghai International Film Festival's new AI Backlot lab, signaling an unprecedented global rush to integrate artificial intelligence into film

Julian Mercer·May 15, 2026