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29/05/2026

When Aisling discovers a living shard of light after a rare eclipse, she becomes the target of powerful forces determined to possess it. With the help of Raphael and Joshua, she must embark on a dangerous journey where fear, destiny, and hope collide.

⭐ Featuring an acclaimed cast including John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones), Diego Boneta (Luis Miguel: La Serie, Terminator: Dark Fate), Alexandra Dowling (Game of Thrones, The Musketeers), Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs), and Becky Ann Baker (Girls, Men in Black).

🎬 Directed by Francesco Lucente

🌟 STARBRIGHT is an epic fantasy adventure exploring courage, transformation, and the light that exists within us all.

26/05/2026

🎬 Learning You (2026) takes audiences on an emotional Christmas road trip between a father and his autistic son — a journey filled with challenges, compassion, and powerful human connection. As their lives intersect with a billionaire developer facing similar struggles within his own family, the film delivers a heartfelt message about empathy, acceptance, and the strength found in understanding one another.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Sansom, Learning You blends inspirational storytelling with emotional authenticity, creating a deeply touching cinematic experience that resonates far beyond the screen. The film shines an important light on autism awareness while celebrating the beauty of family, resilience, and hope during life’s most difficult moments.

Featuring a remarkable cast including John Wells, Caleb Milby, Stacy Haiduk, Cameron Arnett, and Daniel Roebuck, the film brings together powerful performances that elevate this emotional and inspiring journey.

Produced by First Capital Films and distributed by Faith Channel Distribution, Learning You is a heartfelt reminder that sometimes the greatest lessons in life come from learning to truly understand each other.

25/05/2026

JOCKEY (2026) takes audiences deep into the intense underground world of traditional goat fighting — where one unexpected victory changes everything. When Ramar’s goat Kaali defeats the reigning champion, a dangerous rivalry is born, turning a local sporting triumph into a brutal battle for honour and survival.

Directed by visionary filmmaker Dr. Pragabhal, known for pushing realism and authenticity in Indian sports cinema, JOCKEY delivers a powerful blend of action, emotion, rural culture, and human obsession. The film explores the deep bond between man and animal while capturing the fierce traditions of Madurai through a gritty cinematic lens.

Starring Yuvan Krishna, Ridhaan Krishnas, and Ammu Abhirami.

Directed & Written by: Dr. Pragabhal
Production House: PK7 Studios LLP
DOP: N.S. Uthayakumar
Editor: N.B. Srikanth
Music: Sakthi Balaji

Language: Tamil
Genre: Sports • Action • Drama • Culture

Follow the incredible journey behind JOCKEY and witness a unique story rooted in tradition, intensity, and raw emotion.

20/05/2026

No Ordinary Heist (2026)
Based on the infamous 2004 Northern Bank robbery in Belfast, No Ordinary Heist (2026) is a gripping Irish crime thriller that transforms one of the largest cash robberies in British and Irish history into a tense, emotional story of survival, fear, and impossible choices.

Directed by Colin McIvor, the film focuses not only on the mechanics of the heist, but on the human cost behind it — two ordinary bank employees forced into an extraordinary situation to protect their families.

Starring:
Eddie Marsan as Richard Murray
Éanna Hardwicke as Barry McKenna
Michelle Fairley as Mags Fulton
Eva Birthistle as Celine Murray
Forrest Bothwell
Donal O’Hanlon
Steven Calvert
Desmond Eastwood
J.B. Moore
Jonathan Harden

Written by Colin McIvor and Aisling Corristine.

Produced by Ruth Carter, Johanna Hogan, and Damon Lane.

Production Companies:
Picture Locked Productions
Next Wednesday Films
Blue Ink Films

Distributed by Epic Pictures Group / Wildcard Distribution.

Filmed across Belfast and Dublin, the film had its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival before screening at the Glasgow Film Festival.

A grounded and emotionally driven thriller inspired by true events.

15/05/2026

A wildfire. A missing child. A race against time.

Firebreak (Cortafuego) (2026) follows Mara as she searches for her missing daughter while a devastating wildfire closes in around them — unraveling secrets, fear, and suspicion with every passing moment.

Directed by David Victori

Starring BelĂŠn Cuesta, Diana GĂłmez, JoaquĂ­n Furriel, Candela MartĂ­nez and Enric Auquer

Produced by Anxo RodrĂ­guez and Ferran TomĂ s

A gripping psychological thriller where survival and truth collide in the middle of chaos. ()


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13/05/2026

BALANDRAU: WHERE THE FIERCE WIND BLEW (2026)

When nature turns merciless, survival becomes the only path forward.

Inspired by the tragic true events of the devastating 2000 Pyrenees storm, BALANDRAU: WHERE THE FIERCE WIND BLEW takes audiences into a haunting and emotionally charged battle against one of the deadliest mountain storms in history. A story of fear, resilience, friendship, and the human instinct to survive.

Directed by Fernando Trullols, the film captures the raw intensity of the mountains while delivering a deeply human survival drama grounded in real events.

Cast
Álvaro Cervantes as Josep Maria
Marc MartĂ­nez as Siscu
Bruna Cusí as Mònica
Anna Moliner as Elena
Pep Ambròs as Peo
Eduardo Lloveras

Crew
Director — Fernando Trullols
Writer — Danielle Schleif
Producers — Tono Folguera, Guille Cascante, Danielle Schleif
Cinematography — Miquel Prohens
Editor — Ana Charte Isa
Music — Arnau Bataller

A storm remembered.
A tragedy never forgotten.
A cinematic journey into the heart of survival.

05/05/2026

ZETA (2026) follows a Spanish intelligence mission triggered by the assassination of four agents across global embassies. All were connected to a long-forgotten operation in Colombia. As the investigation unfolds, elite agent Zeta is tasked with uncovering the truth, crossing paths with Colombian operative Alfa, who may hold the key to secrets buried for decades.

Set within a tense world of international espionage, the film delivers a gripping narrative driven by mystery, power, and hidden alliances.

Starring Mario Casas, Mariela Garriga, Luis Zahera and Nora Navas
Directed by Dani de la Torre

Produced by Pablo Isla and Carla PĂŠrez de AlbĂŠniz
A Fonte Films production

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05/05/2026

Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi as he transforms into Hamza Ali Mazari, navigating a high-stakes world where loyalty is tested and every move carries consequences.

Set deep within cross-border operations, the film explores themes of identity, power, and survival through an intense cinematic lens.

Starring Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film brings together a powerful creative team.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar
A Jio Studios and B62 Studios production.

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05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

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