Filmmakers

The Necessary Foundation has launched to provide financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers. Actors Alan Cumming and Bowen Yang are among its backers. The initiative aims to assist emerging talents in the film industry.

28 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The five directors of this year's Oscar-nominated documentary shorts have opened up about the inspirations behind their works, which tackle issues like school shootings, war in Gaza, abortion access, journalist safety, and sensorial storytelling. In conversations with Variety, they highlighted their goals to foster empathy and drive change through intimate portraits. Published on February 28, 2026, the discussions underscore the films' brief yet powerful runtime.