August 9, 2010–The 2010 edition of the Venice Film Festival has added Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski's provocative thriller "Essential Killing," starring Vincent Gallo as a Taliban insurgent, to its competition roster.  "Essential" is the tale of an Afghan man captured by American forces in Kabul, who finds himself transported to a nameless European country and manages to escape.

Jafar Panahi is expected to open the 7th edition of Giornate degli Autori-Venice Days in Venice during the 67th Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica (September 1-11, 2010). 

Giornate degli Autori / Venice Days will host the World Premiere of Jafar Panahi's latest work, The Accordion, produced by ART for The World as part of the new film project "THEN AND NOW, Beyond Borders and Differences" based on article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everybody has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion".

Rome, July 29, 2010—The Venice Film Festival has unveiled its lineup of 79 world premieres, comprising an ample American contingent, alongside robust European and Asian representations, making for a carefully calibrated mix of classic auteur and genre fare, as well as more esoteric offerings.

July 18, 2010 – Outfest the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated showcasing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, has announced the award winners of its 28th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. 

July 8, 2010 – The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that David Fincher’s The Social Network has been selected as the Opening Night film for their upcoming 48th Annual New York Film Festival, kicking off at Alice Tully Hall on Friday September 24th. Directed by Fincher from a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, The Social Networkstars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake. The film is set to be released by Sony Pictures Entertainment on October 1, 2010. The New York Film Festival runs September 24th – October 10th, 2010.