ISRAEL: The Takeover of Israeli Cinema: Politics, Corruption, and Cultural Erosion
Israeli Cinema Under Siege: Government Reforms, Alleged Corruption, and a Fight for Artistic Survival The Israeli film industry, once celebrated for its groundbreaking work on both local and international stages, now finds itself at a critical crossr
POLAND: A Power Play at the PISF, Filmmakers Claim a Political Takeover
We only recently wrote about the dismissal of the previous head of the Polish Film Institute, only to be forced to write about the PISF again, as it seems that the new government is attempting a hostile take over. In late October, the Polish film com
When Liberals are Caught in the DEI Crossfire: On Identitarian Social Justice, Sundance & Donald Trump
“Judge a person not by their merit, but by the color of their skin, gender, and their sexual orientation” In an era when diversity initiatives are hailed as a saving grace for the entertainment industry, independent filmmaker Cinema Timsh
Malta Film Commission’s Web of Alleged Mismanagement and Stalled Progress
By Film Industry Watch Contributors. In what industry insiders describe as a pattern of questionable decisions, the Malta Film Commission (MFC) faces mounting criticism over its handling of crucial infrastructure projects and allocation of public fun
SUNDANCE IS DEAD: A Downward Spiral of Failing Standards
Was looking at the Sundance narrative shorts line up for 2024. Out of the 34 films. 14-15 of the directors are prior Sundance or BIG 5 alumni. Some of the rest include Emmy winning writers making their directorial debut, established music video direc
Berlinale Invites Greek Director Vasilis Kekatos, Sparking Industry Outrage
In a move that stunned the Greek film industry, the Berlin Film Festival has invited director Vasilis Kekatos to premiere Our Wildest Days, his first feature, at the festival. This invitation follows the director’s failure to secure a slot at Canne