Film News Today — October 6, 2026
Darius Jabloński, Kadri Kousaar and Rodrigo Susarte Make the Cut at Tallinn TV Beats Co-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE) and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting developments, from the latest co-financing market news to first reactions of highly anticipated movies. In Tallinn, the TV Beats Co-Financing Market has announced its selected projects, with Darius Jabloński, Kadri Kousaar, and Rodrigo Susarte making the cut, offering a glimpse into the innovative storytelling that's on the horizon. Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield is generating buzz for his portrayal of OpenAI's Sam Altman in the upcoming film 'Artificial', directed by Luca Guadagnino, with the actor sharing his initial impressions of the tech mogul, which have piqued the interest of fans and critics alike.
As the film community eagerly awaits the release of 'Artificial', first reactions are already pouring in, with many hailing it as Guadagnino's best film in a decade, praising its provocative and downright horrifying take on the world of AI. The film industry is also celebrating other notable achievements, such as the AAFCA Goes to Broadway honorees, which include André DeShields, Brandon Dirden, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Cheryl Wills. Additionally, reactions to 'The Social Reckoning' are offering a mixed assessment of the film, while behind the scenes, industry shifts are taking place, including the exit of Pam Levine as Marketing & Publicity VP at Netflix, marking a significant change in the streaming giant's leadership. With so much happening in the world of film, it's an exciting time for fans and industry professionals alike.
Today's signal:
• Darius Jabloński, Kadri Kousaar and Rodrigo Susarte Make the Cut at Tallinn TV Beats Co-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Andrew Garfield Says OpenAI’s Sam Altman Seemed ‘F—ing Great’ Before Playing Him in ‘Artificial’: And Then You Learn More About a Person’ (variety.com)
• ‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’ (variety.com)
• André DeShields, Brandon Dirden, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Cheryl Wills Named AAFCA Goes to Broadway Honorees (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• ‘The Social Reckoning’ First Reactions: A ‘Solid Sequel,’ ‘Good, Just Not Great Film’ and a ‘Harsh Assessment of Zuckerberg’ (variety.com)
• Pam Levine Exits Netflix as Marketing & Publicity VP (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)