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“THE CAT IN THE HAT”
THE STORY – As his last chance to prove himself to his incredibly exasperated boss, and to keep his job, the Cat in the Hat is given his toughest assignment as an agent of the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian, who are struggling…
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“EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET”
THE STORY – Glasgow residents abandon their routines to gather on Kenmure Street upon learning authorities plan to deport their neighbors, sparking a powerful, impromptu grassroots movement. THE CAST – Emma Thompson, Kate Dickie & Keira Lucchesi THE TEAM – Felipe Bustos Sierra (Director) THE RUNNING TIME – 95 Minutes On the morning of Thursday,…
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“EXTRA GEOGRAPHY”
THE STORY – In an English girls boarding school, two teenage best friends grapple with the challenges of girlhood — friendship, boys, studies, and growing up — and embark on their school project, falling in love. THE CAST – Marni Duggan, Galaxie Clear, Alice Englert & Aoife Riddell THE TEAM – Molly Manners (Director) &…
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The 2026 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Nominations
The nominations for the 2026 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) have been announced with “Elsinore” leading in overall nominations with 12. The 2026 ceremony will take place on December 6th at the Camden Roundhouse in London. Here are this year’s nominees… Best British Independent Film “Effi O Blaenau” — Marc Evans, Gary Owen, Branwen Cennard…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Closure” Filmmaker Michał Marczak
“Closure” is a 2026 Polish documentary film directed and produced by Michał Marczak. The film follows Daniel Dymiński, who searches Poland’s Vistula River after his teenage son, Krzysztof Dymiński, goes missing in May 2023, torn between fear that his son is dead and hope that he may still be alive. CCTV footage taken on the…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 514 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 514th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Giovanni Lago joins me for this new series, dedicated to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else is…
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The 2026 SCAD Savannah Film Festival Award Winners
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) today announced the award winners for the 29th-annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival. A key stop on the festival circuit leading up to the Academy Awards, the 2026 SCAD Savannah Film Festival screened 162 films, including 57 fiction feature films, 14 documentary feature films, 85 short films, and 7…
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Allison Villaseñor To Make Short Film Debut With “Funny” starring Melissa Villaseñor, Matty Cardarople & Danny Jolles
Actress, comedian, and writer Allison Villaseñor is making her short film debut with the upcoming comedy-fantasy “Funny,” which features an ensemble cast including her sister, “Saturday Night Live” alum Melissa Villaseñor (“Toy Story 5”), Matty Cardarople (“Stranger Things,” “A Series Of Unfortunate Events”), and Danny Jolles (“Hacks,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”). The cast also includes Olivia Helaine, Tai Leclaire, Sydney Steinberg, and comedian…
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