Sunday, 18 Oct, 2026

Beyond the Spotlight: Mapping the Global Recognition of Indonesian Cinema

This report is based on a collaborative research project between Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The analysis was conducted through a rigorous process of data gathering, processing, and interpretation of digital media footprints and official publications from both domestic and international film festivals. Executive Summary: A New Era […]

The Next Generation of Film Criticism Takes the Mic: Film at Lincoln Center’s 2026 Critics Academy Spotlight on NYFF Shorts

Main Facts The future of cinematic discourse is currently taking center stage as Film Comment hands over its flagship podcasting platform to the bright, emerging voices of the 2026 Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) Critics Academy. In a collaborative multi-week takeover for the Fall 2026 publishing cycle, four participants from this year’s prestigious workshop—Yezen Saadah, […]

Beyond the Spotlight: Mapping the Global Recognition of Indonesian Cinema

This report is based on a collaborative research project between Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The study tracks the international recognition of Indonesian film by analyzing digital data from online media and official publications from international film festivals and industry organizations. Executive Summary: A New Era for Indonesian […]

Rising Composer James Ó Ceallaigh Steps into the Spotlight with Action-Thriller ‘The Surgeon’

TORONTO — As the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicks off, the industry is buzzing with anticipation for a high-octane project that marks a significant career milestone for one of film music’s most consistent behind-the-scenes talents. James Ó Ceallaigh—the composer formerly known as James Kelly—is set to make his solo feature scoring debut with […]