Film News Today — October 14, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting developments, from festival announcements to new sales alliances and highly anticipated releases. Joanna Hogg has been tapped to preside over the El Gouna Film Festival jury, while the Edinburgh Film Festival has revealed dates for its 2027 edition, giving fans something to look forward to in the years to come. Meanwhile, a new sales alliance between the Philippines and Italy is set to shake up the indie film market, targeting buyers in Asia, Europe, and North America with a slate of exciting new titles.

As the film industry continues to evolve, new projects and partnerships are emerging that promise to bring fresh perspectives and talent to the forefront. Indian drama 'Kidney' is set to make a splash at the Tallinn film festival, with Shiladitya Bora's Platoon One Films on board to handle sales. In other news, the hit French series 'Bright Minds' is expanding its reach, with season 7 headed to Tokyo in a major push into the Japanese market. And in a special conversation, acclaimed director Todd Haynes opens up about his latest project, 'De Noche,' starring Pedro Pascal, offering a glimpse into his creative process and the radical power of love on screen.

Today's signal:
• Joanna Hogg to Preside Over El Gouna Film Festival Jury (variety.com)
• Edinburgh Film Festival Reveals Dates for 2027 Edition (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Philippine-Italian Sales Alliance Targets Indie Film Buyers in Asia, Europe and North America (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Tallinn-Bound Indian Drama ‘Kidney’ Boarded by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon One Films (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Going Big in Japan: International French Hit ‘Bright Minds’ Season 7 Heads to Tokyo (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Todd Haynes on Pedro Pascal-Led ‘De Noche,’ What You Can’t See on Screen and the Radical Power of Love (variety.com)