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The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) has unveiled the full program for Midwest Royale, its landmark 21st annual festival, taking place July 22–26, 2026. Expanding to a five-day format for the first time, the festival will transform venues across Chicago—including a new partnership with the historic Ramova Theatre—into a showcase celebrating the bold voices shaping Midwestern cinema.

The inaugural SilverVox Film + Music Festival burst onto the cultural scene from June 18–21, drawing nearly 4,000 attendees across 10 city-wide venues in historic downtown Frederick. Marking a triumphant four-day debut, the festival established itself as a major regional powerhouse by showcasing more than 150 films, hosting over 40 live music acts, and featuring 10+ high-profile industry panels led by entertainment executives and educators.

Independent thrillers continue to deliver fresh, suspenseful stories driven by creativity and vision rather than scale. Angel City Slasher, the latest feature from filmmaker Michael Steven Diaz, is a new example of that spirit, blending psychological tension, crime, and mystery into an ambitious independent production.

Pollack Films announced today that the inspirational documentary film "Ferocious Drummers" has been completed. Nearly two decades in the making, one drummer's journey reveals what fuels the sticks behind modern rock and rolls' most Ferocious Drummers.

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has announced the nominations for the annual LMGI Awards, set for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA. The LMGI Awards spotlight and honor the outstanding creative visual contributions of location professionals in film, television, commercials, and film commissions from around the globe.

Presented by Project Winterland, the three-day Montana gathering features 27 films, 15 panels, 40 speakers, live music, four venues, and an opening-night Indigenous Forum—alongside committing to produce an ambitious, battery-powered live event in partnership with New Use Energy (NUE).

Lionsgate Studios reported fourth quarter results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company reported fourth quarter revenue of $906.5 million, operating income of $117.5 million and net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of $70.2 million or $0.23 diluted net income per share on 298.2 million diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today unveils the Osmo Pocket 4P at Cannes, marking a new milestone in DJI's evolution of handheld cinematic imaging.

Newton Cinema makes its Cannes market debut at Marché du Film with a screening of MAYILAA, directed by Semmalar Annam, at Lérins Cinéma Club on May 12.

Prolific actress and producer Michalina Scorzelli has signed with Bi- Costal, Los Angeles-based ATB Talent Agency for theatrical representation, where agent Louis J. Giovino will represent her.