The film takes place in an era where simple possession of a joint meant seven years in the joint.
5th MidWest WeirdFest Announces Lineup, World Premiere of HE WHO LIVES IN HIDDEN LAKES
5th MidWest WeirdFest taking place at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin announces lineup and premiere of He Who Lives in Hidden Lakes.
Watch Trailer for THE INHERITANCE, Ephraim Asili’s Striking Feature Debut Opens in Virtual Cinema in March
Watch the official trailer for The Inheritance, the feature debut film by Ephraim Asili, based on his experience in a Black Marxist collective.
Miami Film Festival Announces 2021 Jurors
The 38th Miami Film Festival announced 17 jurors, recognized voices across film, music, art and culture, who will review films in the competition categories.
Brazilian Film THE FEVER by Maya Da-Rin Opens in U.S. Virtual Cinemas in March
The Brazilian film The Fever (A Febre), the debut fiction feature from Brazilian director Maya Da-Rin will open in virtual cinemas nationwide in March.
35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival Announces Lineup
The 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival unveiled the full virtual program of 26 features and 38 free shorts LGBTIQ+ films.
Magnolia to Release CENSOR, Prano Bailey-Bond’s Horror Flick from Sundance 2021
Magnolia Pictures will release the psychological horror film Censor, the debut feature by Prano Bailey-Bond that premiered at Sundance.
Hulu Releases Trailer for KID 90, Soleil Moon Frye’s Documentary on Growing up as a Child Star
Hulu released the trailer for “kid 90,” Soleil Moon Frye’s documentary on growing up as a teen star in the 90’s, premiering on March 12 on Hulu.
Norway’s Oscar Entry HOPE Starring Stellan Skarsgård and Andrea Bræin Hovig, Opens in US in April
Norway’s Oscar entry HOPE is based on the true events and experiences of director Maria Sødahl (Limbo, 2010) whose terminal cancer diagnosis led to a nine-year hiatus from filmmaking.
David Oyelowo’s THE WATER MAN Acquired by RLJE Films and Netflix
RLJE Films and Netflix will release The Water Man, the directorial debut of actor David Oyelowo, which he also stars in with Rosario Dawson.
Focus Features Acquires THE SPARKS BROTHERS, Edgar Wright’s Documentary on Rock Pop Duo
Following its Sundance film festival debut, Focus Features acquired Edgar Wright’s documentary “The Sparks Brothers”.
Russian WWII Action Drama 1942: UNKNOWN BATTLE comes to Digital Platforms and DVD in March
Capelight Pictures releases the Russian WWII action drama 1942: Unknown Battle directed by I. Kopylov on March 2nd on digital and DVD.
HBO Releases Teaser Trailer for TINA, Revealing Documentary on Musical Icon Tina Turner
HBO released the first teaser trailer for TINA, a revealing and intimate documentary on the life and career of musical icon Tina Turner.
‘Hunger Ward’ Documentary Chronicling Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Premieres on Pluto TV
Directed by Oscar® nominated and director Skye Fitzgerald, Hunger Ward documents the devastating human cost of the on-going conflict in Yemen, which disproportionately affects children.
Miami Film Festival Announces Culinary Series Program with ‘Cuban Food Stories’ and ‘East Side Sushi’
Miami Film Festival will showcase “East Side Sushi” and “Cuban Food Stories” in the new Miami Film Festival Culinary Series.
Apple TV+ to Host ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ Live Premiere Event on February 25
Apple TV+ invites fans to take part in a global live premiere event to celebrate the release of “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry.”
BFI Future Film Festival 2021 Announces Awards Winners, Rory Wilson’s LOCO Wins Best Film
Filmmakers aged 16-25 took home prizes at the close of the 14th BFI Future Film Festival including Rory Wilson winning Best Film for Loco.
‘Nomadland’ ‘Minari’ ‘Collective’ Win Vancouver Film Critics Circle International Film Honors
Vancouver Film Critics Circle named Nomadland as its best international feature film of 2020; Collective won Best Documentary.
HBO Max Releases Official Trailer for PERSONA: THE DARK TRUTH BEHIND PERSONALITY TESTS Documentary
Directed by Tim Travers Hawkins (“XY Chelsea”), the documentary “Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests” explores the origins of America’s obsession with personality testing.
Southeastern Film Critics Pick Nomadland as Best Movie of 2020
The Southeastern Film Critics Association named Nomadland the Best Film of 2020, along with Best Director for Chloé Zhao, Best Actress for Frances McDormand.
Horror-Comedy HAWK AND REV : VAMPIRE SLAYERS Gets March Release via Freestyle Digital Media
Hawk and Rev: Vampire Slayers tells the story of Philip “Hawk” Hawkins. Hawk doesn’t just dream about killing vampires, he eats, sleeps, drinks and freakin’ breaths it!
Netflix Releases Teaser Trailer for OPERATION VARSITY BLUES: THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL Documentary
Netflix released the teaser trailer for the new documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal.
Russian Distributor Central Partnership Unveils Slate of New Films – ‘The World Champion’ ‘December’ ‘White Snow’
Russian distributor Central Partnership kicks off 2021 with new films including The World Champion, December, The Ice Demon, and Row 19.
‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains’ Wins Top Prizes at 18th International Cinephile Society Awards Awards
Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains won Best Picture, Cinematography and Debut Feature at this year’s International Cinephile Society Awards.