Film News Today — October 30, 2026
Mohammad Rasoulof, Shahrbanoo Sadat Push Back on Idea of Separate Oscar Category for Exiled Filmmakers as Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund Hits Tokyo and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting news and announcements. The international film community is coming together to support exiled filmmakers, with Cate Blanchett's Displacement Film Fund making waves at the Tokyo market, where Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof and Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat are pushing back on the idea of a separate Oscar category for exiled filmmakers. Meanwhile, deals are being made and projects are moving forward, as seen with the Annecy-winning film 'The Violinist' finding Italian co-producers at the Tokyo Market, and Rishab Shetty's epic historical drama 'The Pride of Bharat' landing with T-Series as a two-part saga.
From Tokyo to Kathmandu, the film festival circuit is heating up, with the inaugural Kathmandu Film Festival announcing a stellar lineup featuring Shabana Azmi and Marco Müller. In other exciting developments, music and film are colliding, with a new short film featuring Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, and a collaboration between My Chemical Romance and Lauren Tsai. And for those looking for their next streaming obsession, Netflix has a slew of new titles set to drop in November 2026 - mark your calendars! With so much happening in the world of film, there's never been a more exciting time to be a movie lover.
Today's signal:
• Mohammad Rasoulof, Shahrbanoo Sadat Push Back on Idea of Separate Oscar Category for Exiled Filmmakers as Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund Hits Tokyo (variety.com)
• Annecy Winner ‘The Violinist’ Found Its Italian Co-Producers at Tokyo Market, Director Ervin Han Tells Anime Co-Production Panel (variety.com)
• Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Epic ‘The Pride of Bharat’ Lands T-Series, Set as Two-Part Saga (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Watch My Chemical Romance and Lauren Tsai’s Otherworldly Short Film Featuring Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers (rollingstone.com)
• Shabana Azmi, Marco Müller Set for Inaugural Kathmandu Film Festival (variety.com)
• What to Watch on Netflix in November 2026 (variety.com)