Category Archives: News
Getting to Know Daniel Domenjó, the New Movistar Plus+ CEO
"A lot of people come to the office and ask: What about these new posters? I wanted to create a bit of human contact," Daniel Domenj, the new CEO of Movistar Plus+, Spain's biggest national payTV/stre...
John Hopewell Sep 20, 2025
Spain’s Small Screen Operators like Movistar Plus+ Drive Much of the Local Features Business
Why talk about TV at Spain at the Spanish-world's biggest film festival? One reason: in 2024, San Sebastin hosted the world premieres of Movistar Plus+ Original Series "Querer" and "Celeste," which bo...
John Hopewell Sep 20, 2025
Director Jose Alayón Unpacks San Sebastián New Directors Title ‘Dance of the Living’
There's a touching scene in Jose Alayn's "Dance of the Living," which competes at San Sebastin's New Directors, where one Canary Island wrestler has just won a bout, charging his opponent and upending...
John Hopewell Sep 20, 2025
Busan Title ‘Don’t Tell Mother’ Director Anoop Lokkur Draws From Personal Experience in Debut Feature
The title of Anoop Lokkur’s debut feature “Don’t Tell Mother” proved prophetic in more ways than one. The writer-director-producer not only explored family secrets in his tende...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 20, 2025
‘Drive My Car’ Star Nishijima Hidetoshi’s Busan, Golden Horse Title ‘Dear Stranger’ Unveils International Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Mariko Tetsuya’s cross-cultural drama “Dear Stranger” has unveiled its international trailer. Following its Sept. 12 theatrical release in Japan, the film made its international prem...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 20, 2025
San Sebastian, Busan Title ‘Sai: Disaster’ Boarded by Bitters End (EXCLUSIVE)
Japan’s Bitter End has boarded international sales on “Sai: Disaster,” a suspense feature selected for the San Sebastian Film Festival’s main competition, followed by its Asian...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 20, 2025
New Projects by Fernando Eimbcke, Jonas Bak and León & Cociña Amongst San Sebastián WIP Lineup
The works-in-progress showcases at the San Sebastin Film Festival - the most important festival in the Spanish-speaking world - return this year with eight anticipated projects split between its two c...
Rafa Sales Ross Sep 20, 2025
Netflix Expands Creative Asia Program, Unveils New Initiatives Across APAC Region
Netflix unveiled an expanded slate of creative development initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region during its Creative Asia conference at the Busan International Film Festival, with executives high...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 19, 2025
Busan at 30: Director Jung Hanseok Charts Bold New Course for Festival’s Future
As the Busan International Film Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary, director Jung Hanseok isn’t dwelling on past achievements. Instead, he’s orchestrating what he calls “the ve...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 19, 2025
Busan Market Chief Eyes Tech-Driven Future for Asian Content Hub: ‘Traditional Cinema Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Innovation’
The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) is positioning itself for a major transformation as it marks its 20th anniversary alongside the Busan International Film Festival’s 30th milestone, ac...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 19, 2025