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Pillion claims top honor at 2025 British Independent Film Awards
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Harry Lighton's debut feature 'Pillion' dominated the 2025 British Independent Film Awards, winning Best British Independent Film along with three other categories. The ceremony, held at London's Roundhouse, celebrated emerging talent with awards for films like 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Sentimental Value.' Key performances by Robert Aramayo and Jay Lycurgo also took home honors.
Ian Tuason's debut horror feature 'Undertone,' distributed by A24, has premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, earning acclaim as the scariest movie of 2026. The low-budget found-audio horror blends visual and aural terror to deliver chilling experiences. It is set for theatrical release on March 13, 2026.
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Writer-director Liz Sargent's film ‘Take Me Home’ has received a review praising its sensitive portrayal of caregiving difficulties. The movie stars Sargent's sister, Anna Sargent, as a cognitively disabled young woman confronting harsh realities. The review was published on January 26, 2026.
The Palestinian film 'Ping-Pong,' directed by Saleh Saadi, has won multiple awards in the development category at the Cairo Film Connection. Producer May Jabareen of Philistine Films shared details on the project's story, themes, and sound design in an interview with Variety. The film explores resilience and humanity amid conflict in occupied territories.
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Hailey Gates is spotlighting her debut feature film Atropia at the Tokyo International Film Festival, where it competes following a win at Sundance 2025. The movie offers a nuanced take on the U.S. military. In a recent interview, Gates shares insights into her satirical project.