![[Clockwise from top left]: 'The Voice Of Hind Rajab', 'A House Of Dynamite', 'Jay Kelly', 'After The Hunt', 'The Smashing Machine'](https://d1nslcd7m2225b.cloudfront.net/Pictures/274x183/1/7/0/1459170_veniceawards_837515.jpg)
Row K dates 2026 slate, confirms awards-qualifying run for ‘Dead Man’s Wire’
Slate anchor ’Cliffhanger’ arrives in August 2026.
IDFA title ‘Amilcar’, about African anti-colonialist leader, boarded for sales
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary traces life of anti-colonialist leader Amilcar Cabral.
IDFA sexual abuse film ‘Mailin’ acquired for sales
EXCLUSIVE: Film documents Mailin Gobbo’s story of overcoming sexual abuse.
Venice Horizons winner ‘On The Road’ scores US deal
EXCLUSIVE: The Diego Luna-produced drama-thriller won the Venice Horizons best film and Queer Lion awards.
‘H Is For Hawk’ lands North American deal, awards push for Claire Foy
Protagonist Pictures represents international rights.
French box office shows signs of life in September
Oliver Laxe’s Sirât sold an impressive 468,000 tickets via Pyramide.
Warner Bros casts Cynthia Erivo in animated musical, dates ‘Minecraft’ sequel
’A Minecraft Movie’, ’The Simpsons Movie 2’ to open on same weekend.
TIFF Discovery opening night selection ‘Maddie’s Secret’ lands US deal
John Early directed and stars in comedy.
Neon, Universal Pictures Content Group acquire Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Epic: Elvis Presley In Concert’
Distributors plan 2026 theatrical release f
Mark Jenkin’s ‘Rose Of Nevada’ lands North American deal
George MacKay and Callum Turner star.
Super 8 documentary ‘Super Nature’ acquired for UK-Ireland release before LFF premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Film has world premiere at BFI London Film Festival on Sunday October 12.
Israel’s Oscar entry ‘The Sea’ secures North America distributor
EXCLUSIVE: Menemsha Films is planning a spring 2026 release for Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s debut feature.
Marianne Faithfull documentary ‘Broken English’ sells wide including UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Germany, Spain, Scandinavia among further deals.
Firebook Entertainment launches production division with Sitges entry ‘Every Heavy Thing’
Feature to receive Spanish premiere on October 12.
Sitges-bound SXSW premiere ‘The Infinite Husk’ lands worldwide deal
EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Silverstein’s sci-fi stars newcomer Peace Ikediuba.
LFF closing title ‘100 Nights Of Hero’ acquired for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Emma Corrin, Felicity Jones, Charli XCX, Maika Monroe among starry cast.
‘Good Boy’ starring Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough sells to UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: A theatrical release is planned for early next year.
Beta Cinema signs key deals on Fatih Akin’s ‘Amrum’ including Italy, Australia-NZ
India, Latin America, Portugal among other new territory sales.
Venice award winner ‘Silent Friend’ finds North American home
Theatrical release scheduled for 2026.
What are French distributors looking for from UK and Irish films?
French distributors gave their verdict during a discussion at the Dinard Festival Of British & Irish Film professionals’ rendezvous.
