Browsing: Film

Major Paramount layoffs begin today with CEO David Ellison seeking to reposition the company

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) says greater representation can actually expand audiences, open new markets and generate unexpected revenues

Veteran actor Shishir Sharma wins Best Actor at DCSAFF 2025 for his moving performance in Kuch Sapney Apne, a film celebrating family, love, and LGBTQ rights.

The 14th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) celebrated diverse, independent voices with 54 films, premieres, masterclasses, and global cultural connections in a hybrid format.

With “Critterz” heading for a Cannes 2026 debut, Hollywood’s first major AI-backed animated film is set to challenge traditional storytelling and stir debate across the industry. Backed on a lean budget under $30 million, the project tests whether AI can disrupt the economics of animation and reshape studio strategies.

The acclaimed Hindi feature film Kuch Sapney Apne, exploring queer relationships and generational conflicts, screens at DC South Asian Film Festival with director Sridhar Rangayan and actor Shishir Sharma in attendance.

Vishy Ayyar speaks with The American Bazaar about his Hollywood debut “American Warrior,” a film that mirrors his own turbulent journey from multimillion-dollar real estate ventures to award-winning film festivals.

The 14th DC South Asian Film Festival returns Sept. 5–30 with 54 films, premieres, masterclasses, and hybrid screenings celebrating diverse independent South Asian storytelling.

Moonvalley, a Los Angeles-based AI video generation startup, has opened up its “3D-aware” model to the public, offering a “hybrid model”

Apple just had its first box office hit with “F1,” a big-budget racing drama starring Brad Pitt

Mubi closed on a $100 million from Sequoia, valuing the streaming platform at $1 billion and giving it unicorn status

Marvel’s latest offering is reigning the box office. Thunderbolts had a massive $162 million opening weekend, with a reported budget of $180 million

Streaming giant Netflix announced its new financial targets that include increasing its market capitalization from $400 billion to $1 trillion by 2030

With a vision to enrich emerging filmmakers and subvert mainstream narratives across global cinema, SAIFFF’s growing community is a testament to its success since its inception

Amazon MGM Studios now holds full creative control over the iconic James Bond 007 franchise, investing approximately $1 billion to develop it.

A documentary film called “Show Her the Money,” directed by Ky Dickens, tackling the issue of women getting less than 2% of venture capital funding featured Diipa Büller-Khosla’s journey as a key woman entrepreneur. The film had its finale premiere in LA recently.

Indian Americans among entertainment industry leaders who set box office records and put Hollywood back to work

Varun Grover’s directorial debut of ‘All India Rank’ serves as the closing night film

Chhaya Nene speaks with filmmakers and audience members on the Opening Night of IFFLA 2023

Celebrating diversity and innovation, TSAFF 2023 named as the only South Asian film festival eligible for Oscars

Oct. 11-15 festival in LA to feature world premieres of Vishal Bhardwaj’s Khufiya and Atul Sabharwal’s Berlin

Set in Karachi, it’s seen as bridging cross-cultural gaps with universally-relatable South Asian content for the diaspora

First ever South Asian House to recognize vast contributions made by diaspora in almost every major industry

Headlined by three top celebrities from India, Sep 16 gala to take up disease that affects South Asians most

Haq won the Best Actor award in Drama Series for ‘Transplant’ at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2021 as well as in 2022