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In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, a film discussion explores the representation of women in cinema and the gender imbalance in film production.

The 98th Academy Awards will feature a new category for Best Casting Direction, recognizing the crucial role of casting directors in film production for the first time in Oscar history.

Actor Guillermo Francella voiced his worries regarding the current state of the Argentine film industry, citing a dramatic decline in production and job opportunities.

The director Rauni Mollberg of the 1973 Finnish film 'Maa on syntinen laulu' is accused of using psychological and physical violence during its production, despite the movie's immense success.

A collaborative Polish-Finnish film titled 'The Seal Mother' features the Saimaa ringed seal and received funding from the city of Savonlinna to promote local visibility.

Rajpal Yadav has made significant revelations after a bounce check case, alleging that the agreement with the production company was manipulated against him.

The National Film and Television School in the UK is introducing fully accessible accommodation to support students with disabilities, addressing past barriers to education in the film and TV industry.

Rajpal Yadav addresses the consequences of his debut production film 'Ata Pata Lapaata', which led him to serve time in jail due to a long-standing check bounce case.

The article reviews the film 'The Kremlin Wizard,' directed by French filmmaker Olivier Assayas, which has recently sparked discussions in Latvia due to its production in Riga and surrounding security and reputation issues.

Vojtěch Frič discusses the strong upcoming presence of the character Hana following his recent project, the Warrior.

Streaming services are reshaping Hollywood's production landscape, bringing back romantic comedies and dramas that had been sidelined in favor of superhero films.

Luis Brandoni and Eduardo Blanco reflect on their long-running theater production and the transition to its cinematic adaptation, highlighting their emotional journey.

BTeam has achieved an unprecedented 41 nominations at the 2026 Goya Awards for its diverse film projects.

The childbirth scene in 'Three Graces' has sparked debate about whether a real baby or digital effects were used, highlighting the use of hyper-realistic models and visual effects in film production.

The filming of the movie "The Ridders" in Hydra has caused both excitement and tension among locals, particularly due to the presence of 11 sea taxis that were initially asked to vacate the harbor area.

The film about singer Kaija Koo has sparked controversy over the use of her music and AI in the production.

Bridgerton season 4 concludes with a tribute to Tony Cooper, a key member of the production team who passed away.

Lily Collins is set to portray Audrey Hepburn in a long-awaited project she has been developing for nearly a decade.

A source close to Mick Jagger disputes claims made by the producer of a Melania Trump film that Jagger approved the use of a Rolling Stones song.

The luxury brand Saint Laurent is venturing into film production with Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' and providing designer outfits for the project.

Actor Piret Krumm discusses her role in the film 'Säärane mulk' and shares her feelings about the difficulties of portraying violence against film partners.

Lily Collins has been cast as Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film that will delve into the behind-the-scenes history of the classic 1961 movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Brad Pitt is currently on Hydra for filming his new movie 'The Riders', transforming the island into a vast natural movie set.

A Slovak co-production film won top awards at the Berlinale, highlighting issues of homelessness and addiction through personal storytelling and innovative filmmaking techniques.

The upcoming series 'The Last Divorce', set in Latvia during the late 1980s to early 1990s, explores a couple's unconventional strategy to maintain their shared living situation against the backdrop of societal change.

The presence of numerous Brazilian films at the Berlin Film Festival indicates a revitalization in the country's cinematic industry.

The documentary film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' from Czech co-production won the BAFTA award for Best Documentary Film.

Dakota and Elle Fanning, after 25 years in the industry, are set to star in their first film together while also establishing their own production company.

The first awards at the Berlinale festival have been announced, highlighting notable films such as 'Prosecution' and the Ukrainian-Polish co-production 'Traces.'

The film 'Wuthering Heights' has garnered over €54 million globally, quickly earning back its production costs, while also sparking debates on its content among audiences.

Selton Mello has announced a new international film titled 'I Don't Even Know Who I Was,' shot in Paris and directed by João Paulo Miranda Maria, in collaboration with the French production company Les Valseurs.

Brad Pitt has been spotted in Hydra, Greece, for the filming of his new film 'The Riders'.

A film titled 'Adam' is in production, telling the story of legendary Polish ski jumper Adam Małysz and the pressures he faced before becoming a national icon.

Netflix is using Prague's center to recreate scenes reminiscent of 19th century New York for its productions.

The Icelandic film industry faces significant challenges, with a decline in production and a noted exodus of experienced filmmakers.

Mel Gibson is filming the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' in Italy with excommunicated bishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has revealed conditions he set for a film project directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali that has remained incomplete.

In the film 'Kaunis rietas onnellinen', actress Oona Airola's singing closely resembles that of Kaija Koo, achieved with the help of AI technology.

The BMC is demanding to blacklist Aditya Dhar's production company over safety violations during the filming of 'Dhurandhar 2', which is set to release on March 19.

The article discusses the production of the biopic series 'Love Story,' highlighting the issues surrounding credits in the film industry.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree providing tax incentives for film and audiovisual production in Mexico.

Israeli producer Dana Eden was found dead in her hotel room in Athens, where she was filming the fourth season of the series 'Tehran'.

The short film 'Mar de Mães' filmed in Santos has been awarded Best Short Film and Best Production at the Barcelona Indie Awards 2026.

Claudia Sheinbaum has announced a tax credit incentive aimed at boosting the film and audiovisual industry in Mexico.

A British film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play 'An Ideal Husband' starring an ensemble cast is now available on BBC iPlayer, receiving praise for its humor and production quality.

Jacob Elordi's intense portrayal of Heathcliff in the film adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights' led to him breaking a chair during an emotionally charged scene, surprising the cast and crew.

Dolores Oliverio stars as Natalia in the Argentine film La Virgen de la Tosquera, which has been showcased at international festivals and won awards for its independent production.

Gabriela Sandoval, an independent filmmaker, discusses her upcoming film that focuses on mental health themes within the comedy genre, which she believes is underappreciated by the film industry.

Steffan Rhodri shared that Ben Miller, the first detective of 'Death in Paradise', faced significant challenges while filming in the extreme heat of Guadeloupe, prompting changes in his wardrobe to cope with the conditions.

Filmmaker Ülo Pikkov is currently working on his new movie 'Earth,' which explores themes of land ownership and the transformation of love into greed.