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“MERMAID”
THE STORY – A drug-addicted Florida man finds a wounded mermaid at his lowest point. When word spreads about his secret, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her. THE CAST – Johnny Pemberton, Avery Potemri, Kevin Nealon, Kirk Fox, Julia Larson, Devyn McDowell, Tom Arnold, Robert Patrick & Kevin Dunn THE TEAM – Tyler Cornack (Director/Writer)…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Stranger” Filmmaker François Ozon
“The Stranger” is a 2025 drama film written and directed by François Ozon, based on Albert Camus’s 1942 novel “The Stranger”. Benjamin Voisin stars in the lead role of Meursault, alongside Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Swann Arlaud, and Denis Lavant. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International…
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“THRASH”
THE STORY – When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something far more frightening: hungry sharks. THE CAST – Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak & Djimon Hounsou THE TEAM – Tommy Wirkola (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 83 Minutes While the allure of the high-stakes survival thriller is…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Faces Of Death” Filmmakers Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei
“Faces Of Death” is a 2026 American horror film and reimagining of the 1978 film by John Alan Schwartz. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei, it stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX. The film premiered at the Beyond Fest in Chicago as a 35mm…
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“BUNNYLOVR”
THE STORY – A cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father, exploring complex relationships and family dynamics. THE CAST – Katarina Zhu, Rachel Sennott, Austin Amelio, Perry Yung & Jack Kilmer THE TEAM – Katarina Zhu (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 86 Minutes Every generation believes they are…
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“OUTCOME”
THE STORY – Beloved Hollywood star Reef Hawk must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. With the support of his lifelong besties Kyle and Xander, along with his crisis lawyer Ira, Reef embarks on a soul-searching…
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“CITY WIDE FEVER”
THE STORY – Sam, a young film student, discovers a hard drive detailing the life and career of forgotten Giallo Italian horror director Saturnino Barresi. As she begins to investigate his mysterious disappearance, Sam finds herself pulled into a violent conspiracy eerily similar to those of the films she adores. THE CAST – Diletta Guglielmi, Angelica…
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup
Thierry Frémaux announced the official lineup for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival this morning. The festival has a lot of expectations this year after the festival has served as the launchpad for the world premieres of many eventual Oscar Best Picture nominees from the last couple of years, “Elvis,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Triangle Of…
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