Festivals

• Students and alumni of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata are increasingly gaining global recognition for their independent films. • These filmmakers are showcasing their work at prestigious international venues, including the Busan and Cannes film festivals. • The trend highlights a growing success in securing international grants, entering co-production markets, and establishing cross-continental collaborations.

• The C2C (Country to Country) Festival is scheduled to take place from March 12-14. • The event will be hosted across three major United Kingdom cities: London, Glasgow, and Manchester. • This festival serves as a key gathering for the country music industry, bringing together artists and fans.

Bosses believe having single booking process will drive up ticket sales for all festivals to offset funding squeezeThe Edinburgh festivals hope to launch a single box office for all the city’s 11 festivals to make it simpler to buy tickets and profit from the “lake” of customer data they hold.Festival directors hope a universal box office will allow them to increase ticket sales and attract a wealthy corporate sponsor, such as Mastercard, to offset deep cuts in public funding they expect to see in coming years. Continue reading...

• The article highlights five under-the-radar festivals across the UK and Europe that focus on folklore, fire, and centuries-old traditions rather than mainstream tourism. • One featured event is Up Helly Aa in Lerwick, a winter celebration that transforms the town into a Viking spectacle. • These celebrations offer travelers an alternative to famous events like Oktoberfest and La Tomatina by providing more authentic, unexpected cultural experiences.

• Al Jazeera Media Network won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV Film Awards, announced during a virtual ceremony. • Al Jazeera Arabic received two Gold and one Bronze award for its documentary coverage of developments in Syria. • Al Jazeera English earned two Gold, two Silver, and five Bronze awards for human-interest stories across Palestine, India, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

• Mediacorp has been named Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals, marking its second such honor in 2026. • This recognition follows a previous win at the World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards, highlighting the network's consistent excellence. • The achievement reflects Mediacorp's integrated strategy of combining trusted journalism and insightful documentaries with premium entertainment across various platforms.

Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies’ actions before the attack in which 15 people were killedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney’s Jewish community told police of a “high” threat of an attack at December’s Chanukah by the Sea festival at Bondi beach, but NSW police appeared not to have completed a comprehensive risk assessment for the event, an interim royal commission report has found.The interim report of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, established in the wake of December’s terror attack, found no gap in current laws that could have prevented the shooting. But it did call for greater better coordination of policing at Jewish festivals and events. Continue reading...