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“Hamnet” is a biographical period film directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell, based on O’Farrell’s 2020 novel. The film dramatizes the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, as they cope with the...

Oscar winner voting has officially started for the 98th Academy Awards and will run until February 18th. It’s been another long awards season, and we at Next Best Picture understand that voters might need clarification on which films to vote...

THE STORY – Hassan, a 55-year-old Palestinian Uber driver, shuttles partygoers through endless Berlin nights. Amir, a young Israeli who is in danger of losing himself to these nights, becomes Hassan’s regular passenger when they find themselves bonded by heartbreak. THE...

THE STORY – Seventeen-year-old Sara is hiding a secret during a school trip. When the trip spirals out of control and she witnesses her friend Lina being sexually assaulted, the two girls try to break the cycle of casual violence. This...

THE STORY – Alec, a soft-spoken, introverted teenager, has always viewed life through the lens of his father’s small-time pornography business where their home doubles as a set. Since his mother’s death, Alec has been drawn deeper into the family business...

​Oscar voting begins today and runs until March 5th for the 98th Academy Awards. I’m sure many of you have watched the Oscars and thought, “If only I were an Academy voter and could vote for the Oscar winners, this...

THE STORY – When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, she must face the...

The Visual Effects Society (VES) have announced their winners representing the best in Visual Effects for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE Avatar: Fire and Ash F1 How to Train Your Dragon Jurassic...

Twelve spectacular feature films have established him as one of the most fascinating figures in contemporary cinema. Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, South Korean director, screenwriter, and producer Park Chan-wook will preside over the Jury for Feature Films...

THE STORY – According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than half of trans boys attempt suicide. Directors Lexie Bean and Logan Rozos explore the vulnerability of their transmasculine community. They delve into their own personal experiences, intertwining them with...