The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HAF) has received a diverse range of projects for its upcoming edition, including films produced by notable directors such as Hirokazu Kore-eda and Aditya Vikram Sengupta. This year's slate includes the Japanese film "Yellow" directed by Miyoh Yamaura and the Indian debut feature "Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment" by Niladri Mukherjee. The festival received 276 in-development project submissions from 45 countries, including Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and South Korea.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/hong-kong-film-fest-industry-director-haf-talks-asian-animation-boom-support-sophomore-features-1236311528/The festival featured live talks with prominent figures from Hollywood and Portuguese entertainment, including Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Whoopi Goldberg, Patty Jenkins, Griffin Dunne, Chazz Palminteri, Ricardo Araújo Pereira, Daniela Ruah, Sara Sampaio, Joaquim de Almeida, and César Mourão.
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2025/03/11/portugal-Tribeca-Festival-Lisbola-second-year/6541741703368/Iligan City is launching a Digital Creative Innovation Hub to support freelancers and creatives, with a focus on crafts, folk arts, and performing arts. The city aims to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2025, which relies heavily on digital platforms for evaluation. Iligan has invested P2.5 million in digital systems, including real-time data dashboards, to improve decision-making and response times. The city is also consulting with the community to develop a comprehensive traffic management plan, mapping its local creative community, and establishing an Iligan Startup Council to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/03/11/the-philippines-iligan-citys-new-digital-creative-innovation-hub/An ancient Egyptian artifact discovered at the Egypt Museum features a wide collar with multiple rows of beads and falcon-headed clasps, indicating high status. The apron on the garment depicts scenes from ancient mythology, including the goddesses Isis and Nephthys, as well as the four sons of Horus, highlighting the god of kingship's significance.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14482499/egyptian-mummy-bashiri-untouchable-secrets-scientists-disturb.htmlThe Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Stedelijk modern and contemporary art museum are collaborating for the first time to showcase German artist Anselm Kiefer's work, titled "Sag mir wo die Blumen sind", inspired by Pete Seeger's song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?". The exhibition features works created over half a century ago, when Kiefer was 17 years old and retraced Vincent van Gogh's footsteps from the Netherlands through Belgium and into France.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3301754/unique-takes-van-goghs-starry-night-sunflowers-german-artist-show-amsterdam?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionNorm Ai, a developer of regulatory artificial intelligence agents, has raised $48 million in funding led by Coatue with participation from Bain Capital, Citi Ventures, TIAA Ventures and New York Life Ventures. Salesforce founder Marc Benioff is also among the investors. The company has secured $87 million in 18 months, including a seed round of $11.1 million and a Series A round of $27 million in June 2024.
https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2025/03/11/regulatory-ai-company-norm-ai-announces-48-million-funding-round/The Cannes Film Festival announced that actress Olivia Colman will attend the event on April 28 to receive an award, where she will deliver a special masterclass reflecting on her career.
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2025/03/11/france-Canneseries-Nicola-Coughlan/1501741700710/The Pompidou Center in Paris is closing for a five-year renovation starting Monday, with its 2,000-piece art collection being temporarily relocated to other museums across France and internationally. The €262 million renovation includes removing asbestos from the structure. Visitors flocked to the museum over the weekend to catch a last glimpse of works by Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse, Marcel Duchamp, and Piet Mondrian, with some visitors like 11-year-old Alyssa and frequent visitor Luisa Fraga eager to see the artworks before they are gone.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/03/11/art-lovers-flock-to-paris-pompidou-centre-before-five-year-closure-for-renovations/169141The Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) is set to be an unforgettable celebration of documentary storytelling in Sebastopol, California. The festival, hosted by SebARTS, a non-profit organization since 1988, will feature thought-provoking films and engaging discussions. The event is part of the larger mission of SebArts, which provides a welcoming hub for artists and art enthusiasts through various programs and exhibitions.
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