Film News Today — August 20, 2026

The world of film is buzzing with exciting updates from around the globe. As film festivals continue to gain momentum, China's Pingyao Film Festival has announced the dates for its 10th edition, while San Sebastián has revealed that Michaël R. Roskam's 'Le Faux Soir' will be the closing night film. Meanwhile, emerging talent is also making waves, with Florin Şerban, fresh from winning Locarno's Golden Leopard with 'You Don’t Belong Here', set to begin work on his next feature.

From Europe to Asia, the festival circuit is abuzz with tributes and honors. Busan Festival recently paid tribute to Ahn Sung-ki, and named Thailand as its country of honor, highlighting the country's rich cinematic heritage. In India, a highly anticipated Gandhi film starring Manoj Bajpayee has unveiled its plot and added new cast members, including Saurabh Shukla and Narendra Hirawat. And in a change of pace, actor Josh Radnor, known for his role in 'How I Met Your Mother', shares his thoughts on life after the hit TV show, offering a glimpse into the personal side of Hollywood's favorite stars. With so much happening in the film world, there's never been a more exciting time to be a movie buff.

Today's signal:
• China’s Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates – Global Bulletin (variety.com)
• San Sebastián Sets Michaël R. Roskam’s ‘Le Faux Soir’ as Closing Night Film (variety.com)
• ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ Director Florin Şerban Sets Next Feature After Winning Locarno’s Golden Leopard (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Busan Festival Honors Ahn Sung-ki, Market Names Thailand Country of Honor (variety.com)
• Manoj Bajpayee, Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha’s Gandhi Film Unveils Plot, Adds Saurabh Shukla, Narendra Hirawat (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Josh Radnor Is ‘Not Even a Little Bit’ Close to His ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Co-Stars: ‘You Just Go Out and Live Your Life’ (variety.com)