Film Festivals and Streaming Acquisitions

The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth will bring films from Thailand, Brazil, India, Italy and across the Arab world to the UAE for its 13th edition, with a lineup featuring international festival titles, emerging filmmakers and Emirati talent. Running Oct. 26-Oct. 31, SIFF’s Green

EXCLUSIVE: Roku’s new streamer Howdy has boosted its offering with the acquisition of exclusive rights to hit BBC-RTÉ adaptation The Walsh Sisters. Starring Derry Girls actor Louisa Harland, the Marian Keyes adaptation follows five Irish sisters through secrets, family feuds and moments of gra