Film News Today — September 24, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting news and developments. The inaugural Nordic Film and TV Awards, also known as the Freyas, took place, celebrating the best in Nordic cinema with winners including 'Nightborn' and 'The Danish Woman'. Meanwhile, filmmakers are pushing boundaries and exploring new themes, as seen in an interview with 'Suro' director Mikel Gurrea, who discusses his work, including directing 'The Belovd' star Victoria Luengo, and finding mystery in care.

From Europe to Asia, the film industry is thriving. Latido Films has boarded '200 Lives, Paco Rabal,' a project told in the voice of Spanish screen legend Paco Rabal. Asia's video content spend is expected to reach $15 billion in 2026, driven by streaming and local film, according to a report by Media Partners Asia. Additionally, initiatives like QueerFrames are supporting emerging talent, with a new cohort and Southeast Asia expansion announced, featuring mentors such as Isabel Sandoval and Tricia Tuttle. Even film festival juries are getting a boost, with Rolf de Heer named president of the Tokyo Film Festival jury.

Today's signal:
• ‘Nightborn,’ ‘The Danish Woman’ Win at Inaugural Edition of Nordic Film and TV Awards, Also Known as the Freyas (variety.com)
• ‘Suro’ Director Mikel Gurrea on ‘Saints,’ Directing ‘The Belovd’ Star Victoria Luengo, Religious-Art Theft and Finding Mystery in Care (variety.com)
• ‘200 Lives, Paco Rabal,’ Told in the Spanish Screen Legend’s Own Voice, Boarded by Latido Films (variety.com)
• Asia Video Content Spend to Hit $15 Billion in 2026 as Streaming and Local Film Draw Capital, Media Partners Asia Report Finds (variety.com)
• Isabel Sandoval, Tricia Tuttle, ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Producer Anup Poudel Join QueerFrames Mentor Lineup as Lab Unveils New Cohort, Southeast Asia Expansion (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Rolf de Heer Named President of Tokyo Film Festival Jury (variety.com)