Awards news
Tawfik Sabouni’s The Other Side of the Sun represents Syria at the Academy Awards
Syrian documentary The Other Side of the Sun, directed by Tawfik Sabouni, has been selected as Syria's submission for the 99th Academy Awards. The decision marks the country's first entry since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, positioning the film at a moment of profound political and cultural transition. Andana Films, which handles worldwide sales to the film, also announced that New York based Icarus Films has acquired US rights to the film.
Pia Tjelta wins Best Actress at Karlovy Vary
Pia Tjelta was awarded Best Actress at tonight’s closing ceremony of the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The acclaimed Norwegian actress received the prize for her performance in Nina Knag’s debut feature, Don’t Call Me Mama, which received its world premiere at the festival earlier this week.
Mads Mengel’s The Guest Captures Best Director and Special Jury Prize at Karlovy Vary
Mads Mengel’s feature debut The Guest has taken home the Best Director Award and the Special Jury Prize at this year's 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where the film celebrated its world premiere. The title also marked a milestone for Danish cinema, becoming the first Danish film selected for the festival’s main competition since 2015.
Janicke Askevold’s Solomamma wins Ecumenical Jury Award in Locarno
Janicke Askevold’s feature debut Solomamma has won the Ecumenical Jury Award at this year’s Locarno Film Festival where it had its world. Starring Lisa Loven Kongsli (Force Majeure,Turist) and Herbert Nordrum (The Worst Person in The World), the film is represented internationally by Playtime.