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Gramado Film Festival Hosts the First International Meeting of Cities
The First International Meeting of Cities will take place Aug.
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Gramado Film Festival Launches New Talent Drive
WorldPingThe first Residency for Young Filmmakers, a new feature of the Gramado Film Market taking place Aug. 17-19, will count with the participation of 60 filmmakers aged between 18 and 35, selected from more than 200 applications.
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Heritage Monday at the Locarno Film Festival Sees a Future in the Past
Heritage Monday has become a popular fixture at the industry section of the Locarno Film Festival, reflecting the growing interest in film restoration and retrospective programming.
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Hollywood Reporter
Ann Hui to Receive Busan Film Festival’s Camellia Award
"Now that I'm nearly eighty… the prize comes just in time," says the Hong Kong New Wave master, who will accept the Chanel-backed honor at Busan's opening ceremony on Oct. 6.
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Bill Bellamy to Receive Icon Award at Whats Funny Comedy Festival, Co-Founded by Lil Rel Howery
Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
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Rolling Stone
AXS Launches Half-Off Concert Ticket Deal — Save on Muna, Teddy Swims, Red Clay Strays, and More
The limited-time promo runs through Aug. 21 and includes concerts in markets across the U.S.
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TechCrunch
As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model
OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.
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