Several high-profile films premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, according to the Associated Press, including Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk," a nearly four-hour portrait of Elon Musk examining his power and influence. Also debuting were "Bunker," a psychological thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a new drama from Casey Affleck. The premieres drew attention as part of the festival's slate of prominent screenings in Venice, Italy.

Melkbosstrand will host its inaugural ART/FILM Festival from 21 to 27 September 2026, according to IOL, with the programme culminating in the Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios event. The week-long arts festival is set to feature more than 30 artists across 14 locations, bringing film and studio-based art together ahead of the open-studios finale.

NMB Bank has announced sponsorship of 165 million Tanzanian shillings for the Kariakoo Festival 2026, set for September 25 to 27 at Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar es Salaam. According to the Michuzi Blog, traders in Kariakoo are expected to gain more sales opportunities and receive payments digitally during the event. The third edition of the festival was launched on September 8 with a parade through Kariakoo streets, led by Ashraph Abdulkarim on behalf of Ilala District Commissioner Edward Mpogolo.

A new industry platform called Nollywood Next is set to debut at TIFF: The Market in Toronto, according to BellaNaija. The initiative aims to connect Black filmmakers, producers, distributors and financiers, creating opportunities to explore film financing, international co-productions and global distribution. The platform is positioned as a step toward building a more connected Black film industry, linking Nollywood talent with global partners and resources at one of the world's major film market events.

The Itsekiri Global Homecoming Organising Committee has launched its visual campaign titled ‘I Am Part of the Iwere Story,’ which features notable Itsekiri personalities such as business leader Tara Fela-Durotoye, chef Chef Fregz, legal expert Ayuli Jemide, and actress Tomama (DatWarriGirl). This campaign is part of the preparations for a significant 7-day cultural event scheduled for 2026.

Real-life couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem will star together as a strained on-screen couple in a new film titled 'Bunker', directed by Florian Zeller. According to IOL, the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The project marks another collaboration between the Spanish actors, who are married off screen, with Zeller known for his acclaimed previous work. Further details about the plot and release plans were not provided in the report.