Interviews & Profiles

An Interview with Prince Daniel

Dec 9, 2024 | OSCARS 2025, International Oscars 2025, Interviews & Profiles

The director of Nigeria’s Oscar submission for Best International Film, ‘Mai Martaba’, talks about questioning long-standing systems and transitioning from radio to the big screen.

An Interview with Alessandra Celesia

Nov 29, 2024 | International Oscars 2025, Festivals, Interviews & Profiles, OSCARS 2025

The director of ‘The Flats’ discusses documenting the untold stories of The Troubles.

An Interview with Rusudan Glurjidze

Nov 29, 2024 | Festivals, 2025 Oscars, Featured, International Oscars 2025, Interviews & Profiles, OSCARS 2025

The director of Georgia’s International Film submission ‘The Antique’ discusses the film’s difficult Venice debut and modern-day censorship from Russia.

Profile: Rakeen Saad

Nov 19, 2024 | Interviews & Profiles, Cairo 2024, Festivals

Rakeen Saad of Jordan began acting at ten and has steadily grown in her chosen career.

Profile: Noha Adel

Nov 19, 2024 | Interviews & Profiles, Cairo 2024, Festivals

Screenwriter and director Noha Adel represents Egypt in Cairo Film Festival competition with her first feature, ‘Spring Came Laughing’.

Profile: Ahmad Al-Ayyad

Nov 19, 2024 | Cairo 2024, Festivals, Interviews & Profiles

For his extensive experience covering Saudi cinema and the regional film industry, Al-Ayyad has been awarded the Next Generation Award.

Profile: Hani Khalifa

Nov 19, 2024 | Interviews & Profiles, Cairo 2024, Festivals

Hani Khalifa’s latest film ‘Flight 404’ is Egypt’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

Film Critic Justin Chang Wins a Pulitzer

May 12, 2024 | Featured, Interviews & Profiles

A prestigious award and well-earned recognition goes to a sensitive and communicative film critic.

Beki Probst Awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Apr 11, 2024 | Interviews & Profiles

Hats off to the grande dame of the film world.

5 Questions for Matteo Garrone

Dec 10, 2023 | Featured, Festivals, International Oscars 2024, Interviews & Profiles

Two African boys who dream of Europe cross the Sahara and the Mediterranean on a heroic journey in ‘Me Captain’. Italy’s Oscar entry from acclaimed filmmaker Matteo Garrone.

Awards Corner

Interviews & Profiles