CineMonth Cuban Cinema History 2 The Cuban Revolution changed almost every part of life on the island, but one of the clearest signs of how seriously the new government regarded culture came only a few months after the fall of Batista. On March 24, 1959, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry, better known as ICAIC, was created. The timing was significant because the new government did not treat cinema as a secondary form of entertainment to be reorganized later. Film was considered important enough to become one of the first major cultural institutions established after the revolution, and…
Author: Sam Tehrani
Cinema Without Borders is proud to announce the launch of CineMonth, a new editorial section dedicated to exploring the cinema of different countries around the world. The series will officially begin on November 2, 2026, with a special focus on Cuban Cinema. Every other month, CineMonth will spotlight a different country through a collection of 20 original articles, offering readers an in-depth exploration of its cinematic history, artistic achievements, filmmakers, and cultural identity. Each edition will begin with an introduction to the history and development of the featured country’s cinema, followed by reviews of nine significant films. Additional articles will…
Los Angeles, October 19, 2026 — Cinema Without Borders (CWB) is pleased to announce that beginning in 2027, its prestigious Bridging the Borders Award will also be presented at the Cinehill International Film Festival in Croatia, marking another important step in the award’s international expansion and its mission to recognize filmmakers whose work brings people of different nations, cultures, religions, and backgrounds closer together. The addition of Cinehill to the growing family of international film festivals presenting the Bridging the Borders Award is particularly meaningful. Over more than a quarter-century, Cinehill has established itself as one of the most distinctive…
CineMonth History of Cuban Cinema – Part 1 When people speak about Cuban cinema, they often begin in 1959, with the revolution and the creation of ICAIC. That is understandable because the revolutionary period transformed Cuban filmmaking so dramatically that everything before it can appear like a prehistory. Yet Cuban cinema did not begin with Fidel Castro, nor did Cuban filmmakers suddenly discover the camera after the revolution. By 1959, moving images had already been part of Cuban life for more than sixty years, and the country had developed its own filmmakers, stars, popular genres, ambitions and frustrations. The industry…
Burbank, CA – January 8th, 2025: Today, Cinema Without Borders announced. Today Cinema Without Borders announced 2025 the winners of its Bridging The Borders Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival. French movie, Souleymane’s Story by Boris Lojkine won 2025 Bridging The Borders Award sponsored by 360 Media. The Honorary Mentions went to Happy Holidays from Palestine/Germany/France/Italy/Qatar, directed by Scandar Copti Bridging the The Borders Award is presented by Cinema Without Borders and award sponsored and prize provided by 360 Media The winner of Bridging the Borders receives a cash prize of $2000. Keely Badger, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of…
Burbank, CA – December 13th, 2024: Today, Cinema Without Borders announced jury members for Cinema Without Borders’ Bridging The Borders Award for 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Bridging The Borders Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival will be given to the most successful film in bringing the people of our world closer together. Cinema Without Borders’ Bridging The Borders Award is presented by Cinema Without Borders and award sponsored and prize provided by 360 MEDIA. The winner of Bridging the Borders Award will receive a cash prize of $2000. Cinema Without Borders’ jury members to…
East Los Angeles College, Cinema Without Borders Foundation and Consulate General of Czech Republic Los Angeles present the Eight Edition of ELAC International Animation Day dedicated to the Czech Animation on Saturday April 15th from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Screenings will be held at East Los Angeles College, located at 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754., Building S1 Screening Room 112. Free parking will be available in Structure 4. On corner of W Floral Drive and Collegian Avenue. The easiest way to get to the event location is to use the following address to get to the…
East Los Angeles College, Cinema and Without Borders Foundation, and Aduren Studio are proud to present the Iranian Animation Day, the seventh edition of the annual East Los Angeles College International Animation Festival. https://vimeo.com/685740508 Attending ELAC International Animation Day – Iranian Animation All attendees must wear a mask all through the event. This event is open to the public and free to attend. But due to limited number of seats available, ALL VISITORS MUST COMPLETE THIS ELAC FORM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. (Click or touch here) Please reserve your seat and RSVP at rsvpanim@gmail.com Iranian Animation Day will…
Burbank, CA – December 20th, 2021: Today, Cinema Without Borders announced jury members for MOZAIK Bridging The Borders Award for the 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Bridging The Borders Award at the 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival will be given to the most successful film in bringing the people of our world closer together. MOZAIK Bridging The Borders Award is presented by Cinema Without Borders and award sponsored and prize provided by MOZAIK. The winner of Bridging the Borders Award will receive a cash prize of $2500. Cinema Without Borders’ jury members to decide the 2022 winner…
Today, February 14th 2019, independent site of CinéEqual , the sister publication of Cinema Without Borders goes live. CinéEqual is dedicated to Social Justice Cinema and is supported by Neda Nobari Foundation. CinéEqual represents filmmakers, institutions, and community members with a focus on social justice cinema. As an integrated unit of Cinema Without Borders, it promotes a diverse, inclusive, and equitable democratic society that values the worth of all humans. The purpose is to educate our audience about concepts, theories, and methods related to social justice and to integrate ethical practices for solving social inequities through our online networks and resources. From studio…