March 2026 – Screen Line News

Cannes Call: IndieWire and AmPav Open 2026 Student Programs

Aspiring filmmakers and students can aim for Cannes this year through a joint program from IndieWire and The American Pavilion. The two opportunities are open for applications until February 25 and…

Cinema

Crime 101 review: a stylish cast, but a fragile screenplay

Bart Layton’s Los Angeles heist thriller aims for the cool, clinical energy of a Michael Mann classic, but it rarely sticks the landing. Neon skylines, gliding aerials, and a sleek score…

News

Hidden post-credits giggle: Spock and Doug’s Vulcan-human chat on Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds leans heavily into comedy, and a post‑credit moment underscores that tone. The scene brings together Spock and Doug—the Vulcan‑leaning human who adores human culture—for a lighthearted…

Awards

Oscars Predictions Point to Familiar Favorites, with Few Surprises on the Horizon

The Oscar race for 2026 reads like a sequel to last year, with the same players keeping momentum long before audiences have seen every contender. Industry watchers note that momentum and…

Cinema

Gabe Klinger Returns to Brazil for Berlin World Premiere of Isabel

Gabe Klinger returns to his roots with Isabel, his second fiction feature, which will world‑premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The project marks his first Brazilian shoot in a decade and…

Cinema

Robby’s Sabbatical, Lingering Tension, and Louie’s Memorial in The Pitt, with Noah Wyle

Season 2 sets a ticking tone for Robby As The Pitt returns to the ER, Dr. Robby confronts a looming three‑month sabbatical that frames the day’s pressures. The shift unfolds under…

Cinema

Love Letters Trailer Puts Ella Rumpf at the Heart of a Queer Motherhood Story

A new trailer for Love Letters follows Céline as she prepares to become a mother, even though she isn’t the one carrying the baby. Her wife Nadia is expecting, and the…

Cinema

Berlin Review: Anders Danielsen Lie Leads a Grim Bill Evans Biopic

On a tense June night in 1961, the Bill Evans Trio reaches a rare pinnacle before a tragedy reshapes the story. Grant Gee opens with their club‑level ascent at the Village…

Cinema

Fondazione Prada Announces First Batch of Funded Films, Highlighting Weerasethakul, Huezo and Porumboiu

The Fondazione Prada Film Fund has unveiled its first slate of 14 features, a cross‑border mix of development, production and post‑production work. The initiative backs independent cinema with no thematic constraints,…

Cinema

Fondazione Prada Film Fund Announces First Grants, Highlighting Huezo, Weerasethakul and Akin

\nFondazione Prada unveils its first batch of film grants, naming Huezo, Weerasethakul and Akin among the inaugural recipients\nThe Fondazione Prada Film Fund has revealed the lineup of projects it will back…