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Shahrbanoo Sadat and Jelena Maksimović criticized discrimination in film funding during a talk at the Tokyo International Film Festival. They highlighted barriers that filmmakers face in accessing financing and how these inequities affect whose stories reach the screen.
Dave Bautista revealed he has gained 20 pounds of muscle as he prepares to play Kratos in the God of War series. The physical transformation signals his preparation for the high-profile video game adaptation.
Jakarta World Cinema plans to revive its First Feature Competition and appoint an international jury. The move aims to raise the festival’s profile and give debut filmmakers greater international exposure. It matters for emerging directors seeking recognition and industry opportunities.
Dustin Hoffman said filming The Graduate was a terrible experience and that director Mike Nichols had Katharine Ross slap him 27 times for a scene that was not used. He recounted the anecdote in a new interview. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at a classic film.
Xmind has introduced Xmind 2027, a new version of its mind-mapping and brainstorming software, listed on Product Hunt. The release targets users who need visual thinking and project-planning tools. It is a routine product update with limited broad impact.
Marty Erlichman, the longtime manager of Barbra Streisand, has died at 97, according to Variety. He was a veteran talent manager whose decades-long partnership was closely tied to Streisand's career. His death marks the loss of a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
Costume designers behind films including The Devil Wears Prada and The Invite say contemporary clothing is far harder to design than period costumes. They argue modern looks require careful character storytelling and subtle realism. The discussion highlights an often overlooked craft in film production.
Palme d’Or-winning film “Fjord” opened the Jakarta World Cinema festival, with cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru leading a masterclass. The event highlights international cinema programming and film craft in Jakarta.
Variety interviews Japanese director Matsumura Shingo about his film Between Us, which explores human connection after disaster, and about making films under Japanese budget constraints. The discussion highlights how filmmakers navigate limited resources while telling trauma-related stories.