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Jennie Punter Twenty projects from 19 countries have been selected for the 23rd edition of the Hot Docs Forum, the marquee feature financing event of the annual documentary festival, which runs in hybrid format from April 28 to May 8 in Toronto.Of the projects’ 26 filmmakers, 14 are women, and 15 are BIPOC. Projects include stories around space rocks, solar power and crusading mushrooms, and process docs that follow characters in their homelands, schools and warzones over several years.Over two days in advance of the festival, Forum project teams present their seven-minute pre-recorded pitches to a “round table” of decision-makers and financiers, from whom they then receive eight minutes of live feedback, which is also recorded.

Christopher Vourlias The intense shelling had already commenced when Greek photojournalist and documentary filmmaker Giorgos Moutafis arrived in Irpin, a suburb of Kyiv that lay in the path of Russia’s relentless military advance across Ukraine.It was in the midst of the chaotic evacuation on March 13 that Brent Renaud, an American filmmaker and journalist, was killed after he and his film crew were shot at by Russian troops. Moutafis appeared on the scene just minutes later.“When we arrived in the city, we saw the rescue team evacuating the bodies.

MORE: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewIn her speech, she poked fun at her affections for the British actor, during which a Benedict-shaped cake was brought out on stage.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA monologueAs it was wheeled out, Rebel said: " Oh sorry hang on… that's just my personal cake, guys this is a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch because I like, really love him, that was supposed to be for me for later, for reasons we won't go into.READ: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewMORE: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA opening monologue"Benedict, I made it because I know you're a vegan… ok but seriously guys if anybody is hungry and they want a piece of cake, they can come up and… does anyone want a cheekbone, or a piece of nose, no one?A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)Rebel and Benedict looking close on Instagram "They'll be having it soon because they'll be hungry and stuff, taste the BAFTAs they said, it'll be a piece of cake!"Although the British actor appeared in good spirits, although slightly red-faced at the shout-out, the awkwardness appeared to subside as the pair shared two stunning snaps together on Wednesday. Rebel looked stunning on the red carpet at the BAFTAsTaking to her Instagram Rebel captioned the photos: "The most excellent: Cumberbatch (who plays a 1920’s cowboy…in my dreams last night jk) in THE POWER OF THE DOG and @troykotsur who melts your heart in CODA! Well done fellas!"Fans were quick to comment on the reunion and couldn't help sharing how good the pair look together.

Keke Palmer and Common made the bold choice to turn the slave narrative on its head. Their new film Alice, which already made waves at Sundance in January, tells the story of a woman who breaks out of bondage and discovers freedom in the most unexpected way possible, “I think it’s important that we actually look at history and I think it’s important, especially for Black people, that they feel safe, that they can explore history in a way that’s not going to make them feel bogged down and victimized,” Palmer said of her new film.

All remaining Covid travel restrictions will end in Scotland and the rest of the UK from 4am this Friday.

Vanderpump Rules couples are falling like dominoes!

An engaged couple in Michigan has moved up their wedding date more than two months after both were diagnosed with cancer within a week of each other. But now, they have proven to be remarkably optimistic through the ordeal, and they want to make the most of their life together — no matter what!

Kilwinning Rangers have netted a club record fee with defender David Syme joining West of Scotland Premier Division rivals Darvel for £12,000.

Three men died after a two car crash on the A711 Dumfries to Dalbeattie road in the early hours of yesterday.

A Stirling five-year-old is raising money for an epilepsy charity after being diagnosed last year.

A former headteacher and rugby star died after a 'tragic accident' at his home. On the evening of October 9, 2021, Michael John Stobart, 63, watched a game of rugby with his friends and took his two dogs for a walk.

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen left her fans confused this week after she posted a picture of her daughter riding Tony the Pony indoors.The snap featured Annas, seven, on the miniature pony’s back, next to a mountain of laundry drying in front of a hearth and sisters Violet, 10, and Edith, 12, snuggled on the couch.Amanda captioned the post: “Drying washing by fire and a clotheshorse."Fans immediately flocked into the comment section, with one joking: "Think your clothes horse is on its way out."Another said of Annas and Tony: "Their bond is just beautiful."While a third said: "Aww Tony the Pony in on the action too."Animal lover and mum-of-nine Amanda amused a further follower with the snap of her kids and pony indoors, sparking the comment: “So far removed from my London life. My 16-year-old shrieked today at a moth in the kitchen."The mother of nine, whose kids range from age seven to 20, lives at Ravenseat Farm in Yorkshire with husband Clive, 66.

Joel Dommett has had to pull out of his presenting position for 2022’s Comic Relief after testing positive for coronavirus.The 36-year-old star was due to present the fundraising event on 18 March but has had to pass the gig on to one of his presenter friends.He shared the news with his 837,000 followers on his Instagram profile.The Masked Singer UK host shared a hilarious picture in which he had scribbled out his own face from the line-up of Comic Relief presenters. Among them some very familiar faces, including Alesha Dixon, Paddy McGuinness and David Tenant.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward of shouting anti-semitic abuse and slapping him has denied making the allegations for “publicity”. Ward, who is married to ex-Premier League footballer Ashley Ward, allegedly hurled abuse at Jewish brothers Jake and Sam Jacobs while at London Euston Station back in October 2019. The Jacob brothers were said to be asking customer services why trains were delayed when the 48-year-old reality star allegedly drunkenly approached them saying: "Why do you lot always complain?" Inner London Crown Court, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice, also heard Ward yelled: You Jewish c***.

Conor McGregor is set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon this autumn, but only if his leg has healed properly.The Irishman hasn't fought since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July where he suffered a gruesome leg break. Following months of rehabilitation, McGregor is finally ready to plan his professional comeback, though it all hinges on whether the final stages of his recovery go to plan.It's understood that the 33-year-old wanted his comeback fight to take place in the summer, but UFC chief Dana White says a fight in the autumn is much more realistic."We're looking at early fall, if everything goes right," White told Sun Sport.

BAFTA winner Lashana Lynch has revealed she would absolutely return if asked to star in the next James Bond film. The Rising Star award recipient spoke exclusively to the Daily Star in the winners' room conference after she accepted her award on Sunday (March 13).When asked if she would return in a future Bond film, she said: "Can you imagine I was like 'errr...'"I would, I don't know if it’s happening but I would return.

Shannon Matthews was the victim of a hoax kidnapping plot set up by her own mother Karen Matthews back in 2008. The story of the school girl - who was found alive - and her disappearance is the focus of Channel 5 documentary The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews.The documentary, which also features interviews with several people who knew the family - including Shannon's best friend at the time Megan Aldridge - as well as police officers who found Shannon, is available to stream via My5.Here's everything you need to know about what happened to Shannon Matthews.Shannon Matthews was reported as missing on February 19, 2008, after she vanished on her way home from a swimming lesson outside her school in Dewesbury, West Yorkshire.

Denise Welch has shared a hilarious Instagram video showing her dancing with Eastenders legend Patsy Palmer.The actress-tuned Loose Women panellist took to the photo-sharing platform to share a clip of their pair dancing in a Boomerang video - a short clip that plays forward and backward. Denise, who played Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks, and the Bianca Jackson star, 49, shake their hips left and right on what appeared to be a garden patio.But Denise, 63, ribbed Patsy, who is also a DJ, in her caption - claiming she had done the dance incorrectly.She wrote: "You see this is the problem when something becomes as internationally famous as my boomerangs.

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Tributes have been pouring in for Love Island star Mike Thalassitis, who passed away three years ago at the age of 26. Mike, who first rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, took his own life in March 2019, with many of his friends and co-stars leaving touching messages for the star on the anniversary of his death. Marcel Somervile, who appeared alongside Mike on Love Island, posted a pair of the pair together to Instagram with the caption: “Always Remembered My Brother! “It’s not a coincidence me and @jonny_mitchell1991 always catch up around this time.

IATSE said Wednesday that it is donating $25,000 to support humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. The donation, made through the International and European Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), will provide food, water and medical supplies to refugees inside Ukraine and to those who have fled to neighboring countries. The donation was approved during IATSE’s general executive board meeting.