Film News Today — September 9, 2026
Ventana Sur Founder Bernardo Bergeret, Showrunner Joanna Lombardi and TV Film Exec Karina Dolgiej Comprise First Selection Team of Iberseries Co-Production Forum and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting developments, from the announcement of the first selection team for the Iberseries Co-Production Forum, comprising industry heavyweights such as Ventana Sur Founder Bernardo Bergeret, showrunner Joanna Lombardi, and TV film exec Karina Dolgiej, to the recognition of veteran producer Duncan Kenworthy, who will receive a BAFTA Fellowship for his outstanding contributions to the industry, including the production of beloved films like 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'Love Actually'. Meanwhile, the box office battle in the U.K. and Ireland continues, with 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'The Odyssey' vying for top spot, demonstrating the enduring appeal of cinematic storytelling.
As the film industry continues to evolve and expand, new partnerships and initiatives are emerging to support the development of innovative and genre-pushing content. The Tokyo Market's partnership with Frontieres is a case in point, with the addition of a genre slate to the gap-financing lineup set to foster the creation of bold and exciting new projects. Similarly, Studio TF1 is set to launch its medical drama 'Dr. Seylan & Cindy' at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, while the Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations have been announced, with Hamaguchi Ryusuke's 'All of a Sudden' and Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Elephants in the Fog' leading the pack. These developments underscore the diversity and richness of the film industry, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for these and other exciting projects.
Today's signal:
• Ventana Sur Founder Bernardo Bergeret, Showrunner Joanna Lombardi and TV Film Exec Karina Dolgiej Comprise First Selection Team of Iberseries Co-Production Forum (variety.com)
• ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and ‘Love Actually’ Producer Duncan Kenworthy to Receive BAFTA Fellowship (variety.com)
• ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Continue U.K., Ireland Box Office Battle (variety.com)
• Tokyo Market Partners With Frontieres, Adding Genre Slate to Gap-Financing Lineup (variety.com)
• Studio TF1 Set to Launch Medical Drama ‘Dr. Seylan & Cindy’ at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre (variety.com)
• Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s ‘All of a Sudden,’ Abinash Bikram Shah’s ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominations (variety.com)