French-Iranian Producer Hengameh Panahi Dies at 67, Italian Film Producer Marina Cicogna Passes at 89

Hengameh Panahi, a celebrated French-Iranian producer, has passed away at the age of 67. Her groundbreaking contributions to the indie film world have been widely praised. Additionally, the film industry mourns the loss of Marina Cicogna, a pioneering female film producer in Italy, who has died at the age of 89. Meanwhile, the film community continues to honor and support emerging filmmakers through various programs and events, such as the BFI and Chanel Film Awards and the launch of the Women In Film Fellowship Program.