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Charlotte Wells’ Haunting Intimacy: Aftersun and Beyond

Charlotte Wells’ debut feature film Aftersun has taken 2022 by perfect storm. It’s even on track to capture 2023 with Independent Spirit Award nominations and potential Oscars nomination buzz swirling in the air. From winning the Sight and Sound “Best Films of 2022” poll to topping out global nomination circles, Charlotte Wells’ distinct voice might just be here to stay.… read more.

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From the Uffizi Gallery to Sursock Palace with Artemisia Gentileschi

In late October, as reported by the New York Times, an anonymous painting damaged in the 2020 Beirut explosion was identified as a long-lost work of art by 17th-century painter Artemisia Gentileschi. It was found damaged at the historic Sursock Palace on Rue Sursock in the Rmeil district of the Lebanese capital. 
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TIFF Targets Gender Parity with ‘Share Her Journey’ Campaign

Mira Nair, Share Her Journey ambassador
We cheer on Share Her Journey, leading critical discussions of gender in the film industry and raising funds to support women filmmakers.
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FF2 Introduces ‘SWAN of the Day’

FF2 is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new series: SWAN of the Day! In recognition of all of the amazing women artists out there, we will be celebrating someone new on special days. Stay tuned to learn about visual artists, performing artists, literary artists, applied artists, and beyond!

We are also thrilled to introduce Anna Nappi, who will be celebrating these women artists.… read more.

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FF2 Adds a New Section for Opinion Pieces!

Today we’re adding a new “opinions” section.

If you’ve got a POV to share, do let us know!

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Congratulations to Alexandra Byrne on Her Oscar Nomination

With the 93rd Academy Award nominations announced on Monday, Alexandra Byrne is now a six-time Oscar nominee for Best Costume Design. Byrne is nominated for her work on Emma. (2020), alongside Bina Daigeler for Mulan (2020), Massimo Cantini Parrini for Pinocchio (2021), Ann Roth for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020), and Trish Summerville for Mank (2020).read more.

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