EUFF Names Jury for Film Project Competition
Five film professionals will judge the inaugural short film competition at the European Union Film Festival 2026.
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Reporting here follows non-English-language film — international releases, festival premieres, award nominations and the U.S. distribution decisions that determine which foreign films reach American audiences. Coverage spans the art and the industry behind it.
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November 7, 2026
Netflix Adds Korean Film Possible Love WorldwideThe Lee Chang-dong-directed drama, which premiered at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, is now streaming on Netflix globally.
November 6, 2026
Iran's People's Child Wins Best Feature at BRICS+ FestThe BRICS+ International Film Festival, held in Moscow and St. Petersburg, named the Iranian film the top feature-length winner.
November 6, 2026
Romania Becomes Focus at American Film MarketThe American Film Market names Romania its first-ever Country of Focus, with a delegation led by Cristian Mungiu attending the November 2026 market.
November 5, 2026
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Violette RightsThe distributor will release Jean-Pierre Jeunet's film in the US, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
November 5, 2026
Mister Smith Sells Otherwise Engaged Rights AbroadSuzanne Farwell's romantic comedy has closed a string of international distribution deals ahead of the American Film Market.
November 5, 2026
Dead-End Job Climbs to 4th in Global Netflix ChartThe Netflix series starring Lee Jae-wook entered the TOP 10 in 51 countries after its release.
November 4, 2026
A24 Film Gets NASA Screening on Space StationNathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's 'You Can See Everything' will be shown aboard the International Space Station after a NASA request.
November 4, 2026
Iranian Film Poultry Farm Wins Best DirectorThe Iranian drama earned the directing prize at the 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona in Spain.
November 4, 2026
Voltage Pictures Acquires Nervous Global RightsThe psychological horror film starring Sarah Bolger has been picked up for distribution outside South Korea as sales open at AFM.
November 4, 2026
Sister Brother Manhole Cover Wins Tokyo Grand PrixMacedonian drama takes the top prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival, which concluded November 4, 2026.
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Coverage takes in festival debut coverage, award nominations and wins, U.S. theatrical release announcements, critical reception, box office performance in domestic and international markets and the streaming acquisitions that have become a primary distribution path for foreign films. Streaming platforms have altered the economics of foreign film distribution, acquiring titles at festivals and releasing them globally without the theatrical build that once determined a film's reach. Award recognition — particularly in the international feature category at major ceremonies — remains a primary driver of coverage and distribution decisions, making awards season a structurally important period for foreign film reporting. The growth of non-English-language series alongside film has changed the audience for foreign-language content in ways that affect how studios, distributors and platforms approach theatrical acquisitions.