There are other film festivals in London, one of the world’s greatest cities, but none like the BFI London Film Festival. Part of that is because of the festival’s operator. BFI, the 93-year-old British Film Institute, which has been staging the festival in London’s Southbank cultural hub for seven decades. This year, the festival will run from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18.

After 37 years as the Founder and Director of The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, Julie Sisk knows firsthand that film festivals can be transformative – and not just for filmmakers. This year, she launched Take2Film — a curated travel experience for cinema lovers and immersive travel enthusiasts alike.

After nearly four decades at the helm of The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, Julie Sisk launches a new initiative that brings together cultural travel, privileged access, and international cinephilia.

By David Bloom In Venice, it has always been about the light. It dances on the waters of the city of canals. It has enticed travelers on the Grand Tour for centuries, entranced artists, and enthralled writers. So it’s fitting that Venice is also home to the planet’s oldest celebration of the art built upon light, filmmaking. It’s too soon to know the lineup for this year’s Venice International Film Festival, to be held Sept. 2 to Sept. 12 on the Lido di Venezia, the beach-li

For decades, red carpets and world premieres have symbolized glamour, influence, and access. The question is: access for whom?

By David Bloom and Andrea R. Vaucher Millions of people love to travel, devoting their free time and disposable income to visiting faraway destinations in search of compelling new experiences. And travel experiences are always more meaningful (and fun) when shared with like-minded souls, exploring a special place and time that brings together two loves at once.

New venture offers insider access to the world’s most prestigious film festivals with an emphasis on culture, context, and accessibility. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — After 37 years as the Founder and Director of The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, industry leader Julie Sisk announces the launch of her new venture: Take2Film — a curated travel experience for cinema lovers, immersive travel enthusiasts, and curious traveler

From the sun-drenched shores of the French Riviera, where the Mediterranean whispers tales of old and new, rises a monument to cinematic artistry: the Cannes Film Festival. More than just a festival, Cannes is a hallowed ground, a battleground of ideas, and a glittering stage where careers ignite and legends are etched into the very fabric of film history.