Film News Today — September 22, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting developments and collaborations. In a testament to the power of international partnerships, Helsinki-filmi from Finland and Glassriver from Iceland are teaming up, kicking off with a project called 'Tango Metal'. This news comes as no surprise, given the growing trend of cross-border collaborations in the film industry. Another example of this trend is the Japan Pitch, which is heading to the Busan Film Festival with four co-production projects, highlighting the country's commitment to working with international partners.

From Europe to the Middle East, there's also a flurry of activity. Egypt has selected Abu Bakr Shawky's 'The Stories' for the International Feature race at the Oscars, while the U.K.'s National Film and TV School and the Sean Connery Foundation are establishing a permanent base in Edinburgh. Meanwhile, Susan Sarandon is set to be honored at the Rome Film Festival, where 'The Accompanist' will make its international debut. And, in the world of reality TV, Banijay is launching a new dating format called 'Date Knight' at Mipcom. With all these announcements, it's clear that the film industry is gearing up for an exciting few months ahead.

Today's signal:
• ‘Tango Metal’ Kickstarts Partnership Between Finland’s Helsinki-filmi and Iceland’s Glassriver (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• U.K.’s National Film and TV School and Sean Connery Foundation to Establish Permanent Base in Edinburgh (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Oscars: Egypt Selects Abu Bakr Shawky’s ‘The Stories’ for International Feature Race (variety.com)
• Susan Sarandon to Be Honored at Rome Film Festival Sidebar Where ‘The Accompanist’ Will Bow Internationally (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Banijay to Launch Dating Reality Format ‘Date Knight’ at Mipcom (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Japan Pitch Heads to Busan Film Festival With Four Co-Production Projects (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)