BFI London Film Festival to Open with Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 9, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The 69th BFI London Film Festival, running from 8 to 19 October 2025, is set to launch with a spectacular cinematic event: the International Premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third instalment in Rian Johnson’s celebrated murder mystery series. The film, a Netflix production, will have its gala debut at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, reaffirming the Festival’s reputation for opening with global prestige and cinematic flair.

Locarno78 Unveils 205 Lineup

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 8, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Locarno Film Festival has officially announced the full lineup for its 78th edition, taking place from 6 to 16 August. Known for its bold programming and unwavering commitment to auteur-driven cinema, this year’s selection continues to solidify Locarno’s status as one of the most adventurous and intellectually engaged festivals on the global circuit. With over 220 films screening across eleven sections, including three competitive categories, the 2025 edition promises a rich, multilayered cinematic experience that bridges the past and the future.

UK film industry rolls out red carpet for inaugural location managers awards

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 1, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The UK’s newest industry awards are shining the spotlight on the behind-the-scenes legends who shape the visual soul of film and TV. The inaugural UK Location Managers Awards, launching 4 October in Liverpool’s grand St George’s Hall, will honour the unsung craftspeople who bring scripts to life through place and precision. With high-profile sponsors, prestigious new categories, and long-overdue recognition, this celebration promises to change how the industry sees its on-the-ground creators.

Location Managers Guild International Announces 2025 Award Nominations

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 30, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has revealed the nominees for its 12th Annual LMGI Awards, set to take place on 23 August, 2025, at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California. The nominations span film, television, commercials, and international film commissions, honouring standout projects such as The Last of Us, Gladiator II, The White Lotus, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and 1923 Season 2. The awards spotlight the location professionals whose vision and expertise bring authentic worlds to the screen.

Cannes Lions 2025 comes to a close

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 20, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Engulfed in the golden summer of the French Riviera, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has once again raised the bar for the industry. With over 13,000 professionals from 90 countries converging in Cannes from 16 to 20 June, the event served as a vivid reflection of advertising's evolving tensions and triumphs—merging groundbreaking creative mastery with a renewed commitment to genuine social impact

IKEA’s The Co‑Worker Roblox Campaign Lands Bronze at Cannes Lions

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 19, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

IKEA’s groundbreaking campaign, The Co-Worker, developed by MOTHER London, has been awarded a Bronze Lion in the Entertainment Lions for Gaming category at Cannes Lions 2025. The recognition not only affirms the creative excellence behind the campaign but also highlights the growing power of gaming platforms as strategic vehicles for brand engagement and recruitment.

First Winners Announced at Cannes Lions 2025

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 17, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity kicked off its 72nd edition yesterday, immediately announcing its first wave of awards across five core categories: Health & Wellness, Pharma, Outdoor, Audio & Radio, and Print & Publishing. These early recognitions set an influential tone for the week-long celebration of creativity, business impact, and social purpose.

Cannes Lions 2025 Roars to Life

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 16, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Cannes Lions 2025 kicks off with full creative force, lighting up the Croisette with the boldest ideas, biggest players, and most unforgettable conversations in the global marketing world. From Meta Beach to the Amazon Port and LBB Beach, innovation is breaking beyond Palais walls. Whether you are here to connect, create, or simply soak up the insight, this year’s fringe stages are setting a new standard for the industry’s future.