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Film4-backed films recognised with four BAFTA Film Award nominations
27 January 2026We’re proud to see four Film4-backed films recognised with nominations at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards.
The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards®
22 January 2026Film4-backed The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards®.
Four Film4-backed films head to 2026 Berlin International Film Festival
20 January 2026Ashley Walters’ Animol makes its world premiere in Perspectives. His directorial debut is a raw coming-of-age story set within a young offender institution, starring Tut Nyuot, Vladyslav Baliuk, Sekou Diaby, Stephen Graham and Sharon Duncan-Brewster.
Cate Kane Appointed Senior Commissioning Executive at Film4
11 December 2025Cate will join the creative team in January 2026 and report to Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4, alongside Senior Commissioning Executive David Kimbangi.
Four Film4 Debuts Premiere at Sundance 2026
10 December 2025Our 2025 lineup spans continents and genres. Each film offers its own fresh perspective, shaped by emerging talent who are already making their mark on the industry. Below is a closer look at the Film4-backed debuts set to premiere.
Sonoya Mizuno to Make Her Directorial Debut with Stages, Backed by Film4 and A24
2 December 2025Mizuno’s journey into film began with Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, which marked her screen debut. She has since appeared in a diverse range of acclaimed titles, from Annihilation and La La Land to Crazy Rich Asians and Shortcomings.