11th September 2026
American International Short Film Festival
A new generation of filmmakers will take center stage this September as the American International Short Film Festival returns to Downtown Los Angeles, bringing four days of international short films, industry conversations and opportunities for emerging voices to connect with the people shaping what comes next in cinema.
12th May 2026
Why Horror Works for Independent Filmmakers?
Independent horror films continue to dominate the low-budget film market because they are cost-effective, audience-driven, and commercially attractive to distributors worldwide. Many successful filmmakers started with a simple horror concept, a small crew, and a clear understanding of what buyers actually look for.
Q&A with Miloš Petričić, Serbian film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Graduated in film directing at the prestigious Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDU) in Belgrade.After graduation, he directed “Almost Ordinary Story” and several movies and TV series in his hometown, Belgrade in Serbia.
Q&A with Serbian Screenwriter and Journalist Ivan Makragić.
My wish is to have more and more co-productions in all former Yugoslavia countries, and also to spread all over the Balkan. I am "yugonostalgic" person, I was born during Yugoslavia and it was very difficult to me that all that collapsed and crushed like house of cards.
Get To Know Actor & Film Director of “Little Milo” the short movie – Drago Lazetich!
Drago Lazetich, award winning director was born in Yugoslavia and grew up in California and studied theatre arts, acting techniques such as Method, Meisner and with the legendary filmmaker, Roger Corman.
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26th June 2026
Cinesomnia Select
Cinesomnia will be accepting submissions through FilmFreeway soon. Stay tuned!Submit your independent film, documentary, series, animation, or original project for consideration through Cinesomnia Select.Free submissions — no submission fees or charges.
12th May 2026
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Cinema Returns to the Global Spotlight
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival once again transformed the French Riviera into the center of the cinematic world, bringing together acclaimed filmmakers, rising talents, and international stars for one of the most anticipated events in global cinema. From red carpet premieres to thought-provoking independent films, this year’s festival celebrated storytelling in all its forms.
Join us for an exclusive screening of "Sleep No More" at the Festival de Cannes on Sunday, May 19th. Time: 5:30pm Venue: Palais B.
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