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In the world of DC, The Justice League acts as a united front against all threats. At the center of this team are two titans of the superhero industry: Superman and Batman. These heavyweights are undeniable draws and their names alone are enough to send a thrill through comic fans.

A still from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

However, the recent animated film “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths” witnessed a shift in dynamics. While there is a huge roster of superheroes in the movie, the one who grounds the narrative isn’t the brooding billionaire or the bulletproof alien.

The Creators Discuss The Leading Role of Flash In Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One was released in January 2024 and is the latest entry in DC’s Tomorrowverse. The movie was directed by Jeff Wamester based on the script written by Jim Krieg.

The first edition of the Alternativa Film Project wrapped with an award ceremony this weekend in Almaty, the cultural capital of Kazakhstan, with filmmakers from Central Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region being feted as part of a new initiative launched by the California-based tech company inDrive, best known for its ride-hailing app.

The event marked a successful close to what organizers hope will be an ongoing non-profit initiative aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers from under-developed film industries. Along with this weekend’s award ceremony, the Alternativa Film Project is developing a multi-pronged approach that includes training labs, public film screenings, pitching workshops and networking events.

The project’s emphasis is on movies that champion efforts to combat social injustice in the world. “We want to motivate talented filmmakers to create meaningful art, impactful art,” said inDrive CEO Arsen Tomsky.

In keeping with that focus, the awards — which were accompanied...

Tatino Films, a French production and consultancy company involved in industry events in Asia and Europe, has teamed with Kazakhstan-based Alternativa Film Project and the Philippines’ QCinema Project Market for three film residencies.

The partnership will yield two Pop Up film residencies called the Pop Up Alternativa Awards for filmmakers from Central Asia and one Pop Up Qcfc (Quezon City Film Commission) x QCinema Award for Southeast Asian filmmakers to develop their upcoming film projects.

Launched by Tatino Films in 2019, the Pop Up Film Residency is an international network of residencies for feature film projects that works with the likes of Cannes, Eurimages, Brazil’s BrLab and the Doha Film Institute among others. Recent films developed at the Pop Up include “Slow” and “Stepne”.

The Alternativa Film Project and the QCinema Project Market were both launched in September this year. Backed by tech company inDrive, the Alternativa Film Project is...