“QT8: Quentin Tarantino The First Eight,” a documentary that focuses on the first 21 years of Quentin Tarantino’s career will open this year’s 11th DTLA Film Festival.
America’s Most Famous Evangelist SISTER AIMEE Sings + Dances into Theaters on September 27
Sister Aimee, an official selection at Sundance and SXSW film festivals, follows America’s most famous evangelist, who after faking her own death, finds herself on a wild road trip towards Mexico.
Watch Trailer for Jeff Roda’s 18 TO PARTY – Love Letter to Gen X, Awkward Teenagers
Watch the trailer for Jeff Roda’s 18 TO PARTY, described as a spot-on love letter to Gen X, awkward teenagers, and the transcendent power of friendship.
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN to Open and Buddy Guy Doc THE TORCH to Close Chicago Intl Film Festival 2019
Motherless Brooklyn, Edward Norton’s adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s groundbreaking novel, will open the 2019 Chicago International Film Festival
Juan Solanas’ LET IF BE LAW Takes Green Scarves Protest to San Sebastian Festival to Demand Approval of the Abortion Law in Argentina
San Sebastian Festival will join calls for approval of the abortion law in Argentina by filling itself with green scarves and screening the film La ola verde (Que sea ley) / Let It Be Law by Juan Solanas,
Whistler Film Festival Reveals First 12 Canadian Films for 2019 Fest
With just 11 weeks to go until its 19th edition, the Whistler Film Festival revealed the first 12 Canadian films including nine World Premieres and three Canadian Premieres.
Transgender Dad, Queer Mom, and Five Kids in Short Doc JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
Katherine and Nick North’s short documentary film, Just Another Beautiful Family, follows their own family of 7, which on the surface looks like a typical suburban family, with a twist: Nick is transgender.
Director Alma Har’el to Showcase HONEY BOY at Mill Valley Film Fest
Director Alma Har’el will attend the upcoming 2019 Mill Valley Film Festival to showcase her latest film Honey Boy, from a screenplay by Shia LaBeouf based on his life.
2019 Indie Memphis Announces Dates + FRANKIE with Director Ira Sachs and Sara Driver Retrospective
Indie Memphis Film Festival announced that the 2019 festival along with a preview of its 2019 slate including Ira Sachs’ FRANKIE with Sachs in person.
THE LAKE VAMPIRE Based on Real-life Venezuelan Serial Killer Opens in US Theaters on September 27
The Lake Vampire (El vampiro del lago) is based on the novel “A Vampire in Maracaibo” inspired by the real-life case of Zacarías Ortega, one of Venezuela’s most notorious serial killers known for drinking the blood of his victims.
Documentary Films THE CAVE, LOVEMOBIL and EARTH Among Winners of 2019 Camden International Film Festival
The 2019 Camden International Film Festival announced the winners with awards going to Elke Margarete Lehrenkrauss’ Lovemobil, Nikolaus Geyrhalter’s Erde (Earth) and Feras Fayyad’s The Cave.
Rom-com SELL BY, Period Drama TO THE STARS and TU ME MANQUES Headline 31st NewFest LGBTQ Film Fest
NewFest, one of the world’s most respected LGBTQ film festivals, will kick off the festival’s 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle’s Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY,
MR TOILET: The World’s #2 Man, Engaging Doc on Jack Sim, a Crusader for Global Sanitation, Sets November Release Date
What do you get when you cross an eccentric self-made man with a load of crap? Jack Sim.
Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN Selected as Centerpiece Film of Rome Film Fest
The Irishman by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino along with Joe Pesci has been selected at the centerpiece film of the 14th Rome Film Fest.
Hitler Comedy JOJO RABBIT Wins Top Prize at Toronto Intl Film Festival 2019. Complete List of Winners
Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson, won the top prize – the Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival.
Director Ava DuVernay and Actor Sam Rockwell will be Honored at 2019 IFP Gotham Awards
Award-winning director Ava DuVernay will receive the Director Tribute and Award-winning actor Sam Rockwell will receive the Actor Tribute at the 2019 IFP Gotham Awards.
WEATHERING WITH YOU to Open and I LOST MY BODY to Close 3rd ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival
Makoto Shinkai’s hugely successful WEATHERING WITH YOU will open the third ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival taking place October 18 to 20 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
WAVES Starring Sterling K. Brown to Close Hamptons Film Fest
WAVES starring Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown and Tony Award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry, will close the 2019 Hamptons International Film Festival.
Watch 2 New Clips from Sci-fi Thriller FREAKS Starring Emile Hirsch – in Theaters on Friday Sept 13th
Watch 2 new clips from Freaks stars Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Grace Park, Amanda Crew along with Lexy Kolker, opening in theaters nationwide on Friday, September 13th, 2019.
Political Documentary A GERMAN YOUTH Opens in LA on October 11th
Big World Pictures will release the documentary film A GERMAN YOUTH (Une Jeunesse Allemande) by Jean-Gabriel Périot in Los Angeles.
MURMUR and HOW TO BUILD A GIRL Win FIPRESCI Prizes at Toronto Film Festival 2019
The FIPRESCI Prizes at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival were awarded to Heather Young for Murmur, and Coky Giedroyc for How to Build a Girl.
Pietro Marcello’s MARTIN EDEN Wins Toronto Film Fest’s 2019 Toronto Platform Prize
Pietro Marcello’s Martin Eden won the $20,000 CAD 2019 Toronto Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Napa Valley Film Fest 2019 Reveals Narrative and Doc Feature Competition Films
The 9th annual Napa Valley Film Festival scheduled to take place November 13 to 17, 2019, announced its Narrative and Documentary Feature Film lineups in core competition.
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Reveals 2019 Lineup with Joe Begos’ VFW as Closing Night Film
The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival unveiled the rest of its 2019 slate with the NY Premiere of Joe Begos’ new raucous, Fangoria-backed siege knockout VFW as Closing Night Film.