Kaleem Aftab
FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2023: Muhammad Abed El Rahman, actor (Palestine)
El Rahman has had roles in Firas Khoury’s Alam and Farah Nabulsi’s Toronto breakout The Teacher.
FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Ziad Jallad, actor (Lebanon)
Jallad starred in Venice title ’Dirty Difficult Dangerous’.
FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Mohamed Al Salman, writer/director (Saudi Arabia)
Al Salman’s ‘Raven Song’ has been chosen to be Saudi’s Oscar submission this year.
FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Dania Bdeir, writer/director (Lebanon)
Bdeir’s short ‘Warsha’ has picked up over 45 festival awards.
FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Sofia Alaoui, writer/director (Morocco)
Alaoui’s short ’So What If The Goats Die’ won the grand jury prize at Sundance 2020.
FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Adam Bessa, actor (Tunisia)
Bessa won this year’s Cannes Un Certain Regard best performance award for ‘Harka’.
News“More stubbornness, outspokenness and ambition please,” says IFFR’s Bero Beyer as he looks forward to next chapter
The artistic director reflects on this year’s festival.
NewsAdam Cook resigns as senior programmer of Sheffield Doc/Fest following abuse allegations
Cook had joined Sheffield Doc/Fest in November.
FeaturesTrey Edward Shults on the varied responses to ‘Waves’: "I hope it feels nuanced"
Trey Edward Shults’ Waves is aptly named, provoking a range of reactions thanks to its combination of subject matter and race.
FeaturesPush-ups, parenting and almost pulling the plug: Sterling K. Brown and Kelvin Harrison Jr. on ‘Waves’
The A24 film looks at the relationship dynamics in an African-American family.
FeaturesMaking ‘Waves’: Renée Elise Goldsberry and Taylor Russell discuss who is the “saviour” of the film
Trey Edward Shults’ third feature was released in the US through A24 on November 15.
FeaturesCynthia Erivo on being a Brit playing American icon Harriet Tubman: “Give me the benefit of the doubt“
The actress tells Screen how the American hero’s story reached the big screen.
NewsSudan’s ‘You Will Die At Twenty’ wins audience award at Ajyal Film Festival
Amjad Abu Alala’s film previously won the Lion of the Future prize at Venice.
NewsFrancis Ford Coppola: Marvel films are “despicable”
The Godfather director spoke out in support of Martin Scorsese’s comments that Marvel films are not “true cinema.”
NewsFestival gurus talk representation, engaging young audiences and the streamers at TIFF panel
“We depend on the commerical proposition of movie houses and they are closing down.”
NewsFuna Maduka, director of international original films, to leave Netflix (exclusive)
Executive has been at US streamer for six years.
FeaturesHow Lukas Nelson inspired Bradley Cooper to make 'A Star Is Born'
Cooper’s character is based on musician Nelson.
NewsMartin Scorsese on why 'The Irishman' was "a risky film" for Netflix
Scorsese also expressed his concerns about the future of the business, saying: “Everyone can make films today, but no one can see them.”
NewsVenice chief responds to criticism from Gaumont chairman over 'ROMA' decision (exclusive)
“It doesn’t make any sense to fight against Netflix,” Barbera explained.
NewsGaumont chairman Nicolas Seydoux criticises Venice chief over 'Roma' decision (exclusive)
‘Roma’ is “not a film” said the influential French figure.