[ MANAKI MAGIC ] ICFF RETURNS TO BITOLA
T he 46th Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival (ICFF) returns to Bitola, Macedonia from 20 to 26 September. This year, the Special Golden Camera 300 for outstanding contribution to world cinematic art is awarded to Semih Kaplanoglu, a central figure in modern Turkish cinema celebrated for his meditative storytelling. The Great Star of Macedonian Cinema award will honour Kiril Džajkovski, whose work blends film, music and cultural identity. The main competition presents a selection of films from Cannes, Berlin, Venice and other leading festivals. The festival will open with the Macedonian premiere of Mother by Teona Strugar Mitevska, following its Venice debut, and close with Georgi M Unkovski’s DJ Ahmet , a Sundance award winner making its national premiere.
WILDSCREEN LAUNCHES INDUSTRY SUMMIT [ WILD AT HEART ] W ildscreen, an environmental charity connecting film, TV and
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photography creatives with conservationists, is holding its inaugural Industry Summit from 20 to 22 October. Bringing together leaders in natural history production, the programme promises thought-provoking panels, exclusive screenings, practical workshops and networking opportunities. Speakers include Vanessa Berlowitz and Victoria Noble, co-founders of Wildstar Films, and Tom McDonald, executive vice president (global factual and unscripted) at National Geographic. Don’t miss the screening of Trade
T he film, TV and broadcast industries will head to Javits Center for NAB Show New York 2025, taking place on 22 and 23 October. The conference will feature a distinct focus on each day: Business of Broadcast & Media and Future of Content. The first discusses scaling creative content and building revenue, while the latter explores AI, viral campaigns, immersive tech and other innovations. Industry pros will also be leading training and education panels; paid programmes include Local TV Strategies and Post | Production World. Attendees can expect to discover exhibitors showcasing technology and tools in Hall 3E. The NAB Leadership Foundation Career Fair will also offer early-stage professionals a chance to meet recruiters and share their resumés with top media organisations, and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking.
Secret at Bristol Megascreen, followed by a Q&A with director Abraham Joffe, on Monday 20 October. Session topics explore community-driven storytelling, how to diversify income streams and more; while in-person, one-to- one speed networking and craft workshops will connect attendees and teach practical skills. The summit will be a hybrid event held at Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, with live streams available online.
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