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Mubi Scoops Up North American Rights to Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 12:00
Mubi has scooped up North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” at the Cannes Film Festival, landing one of the buzzier titles in this year’s competition. The queer romantic drama earned one of the longest standing ovation for a film in this year’s competition lineup. Mubi previously bought the film for international territories, acquiring all […]

Trans Prosecutor Drama, Psychological Thriller Among Three New Projects From ‘Mercy’ Producers (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 11:20
Everclear Films has signed two English-language productions – a U.K. drama based on the true story of a transgender prosecutor in the U.K. and a psychological thriller titled “16/32” – as the company moves to expand its slate into international long-form content. The company, led by producers Raj Vasudeva and Anuradha Sachdev, is building a […]

Netflix Nears Deal on ‘La Bola Negra’ After Cannes Bidding War (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 11:01
Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “La Bola Negra” (“The Black Ball”) is selling to Netflix in deal believed to be in the $5 million-range. The ambitious film, which marked the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking duo known collectively as Los Javis, earned a vibrant 16-minute standing ovation at its […]

Lionel Messi Fan’s Journey Anchors Indian Indie ‘Love You Messi’ as Project Boards Hong Kong EP at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 10:57
Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the project’s international packaging – handling sales, festival strategy, distribution and marketing across markets outside India, operated […]

U.K.-Nigeria-Hong Kong Romantic Comedy ‘My Nigerian Fiance’ in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 10:28
A romantic comedy spanning Nigeria, the U.K. and Hong Kong was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, with A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahaiwe and U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan attached as executive producers on “My Nigerian Fiancé.” The project follows a successful London-based Nigerian man who enlists an Asian dancer to pose […]

‘Sholay’ Actor Mac Mohan Gets Documentary ‘Discovering Sambha’ (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 10:14
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Manjari Makijany (“Spin,” “Skater Girl”) will direct “Discovering Sambha,” a feature documentary on her father, Indian character actor Mac Mohan, with sister Vinati Makijany producing. The project is structured as an official India-Australia co-production, with production set to begin later this year and a release targeted for 2027. The project was unveiled at […]

Masculinity Satire Australian Animated Series ‘Finally, a Show About Men!’ Bows on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE)

23 May 2026 at 09:50
“Finally, a Show About Men!,” an Australian short-form animated sketch comedy satirizing modern masculinity, premieres Sunday on Aunty Donna’s Grouse House YouTube channel from Gold Coast’s Sad Man Studio. The series is produced by husbands Samuel Leighton-Dore, who also serves as writer, and Bradley Tennant, with backing from Screen Queensland’s Online Production Grants. The pair […]

International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk Calls For Release of Egyptian Filmmaker Omar Salah Marei Jailed on Charges of ‘Spreading False News’

23 May 2026 at 09:48
The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk is calling for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Egyptian director and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei who is being held behind bars in Cairo reportedly on trumped up charges of “deliberately spreading false news,” based on posts on his social media accounts. Omar Salah Marei, 35 – who […]

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