From Executive Producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis, the documentary Emanuel looks at the aftermath in Charleston, South Carolina when a 21-year-old white supremacist opened fire at Emanuel AME Church.
Documentary on Switch ‘n Play Drag and Burlesque Collective to Premiere at NewFest
The long-running queer performance art collective’s legendary evenings are chronicled in a new documentary A Night at Switch n’ Play which will premiere in New York City at NewFest 2019.
First 10 Films Revealed for 2019 Toronto After Dark Film Festival Lineup – EXTRA ORDINARY to Open Fest
Toronto After Dark Film Festival revealed the first wave of horror and sci-fi films for the 2019 festival including the award-winning Irish horror comedy EXTRA ORDINARY co-starring Will Forte.
Julie Andrews to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award
Dame Julie Andrews will be the recipient of the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film.
TELL ME WHO I AM – Fascinating Documentary on Brotherly Love and Family Secrets Debuts in October
How far would you go to protect someone you loved? If it meant rewriting history, would you? Tell Me Who I Am is a heartbreaking voyage that explores the blurred boundaries of memory and reality.
Creative and Controversial Artist László Moholy-Nagy Profiled in THE NEW BAUHAUS Documentary
Directed by filmmaker Alysa Nahmias, The New Bauhaus centers around the creative and controversial genius László Moholy-Nagy who helped establish The New Bauhaus school in Chicago.
JOJO RABBIT, WORKING MAN, PREMATURE, WAVES Among Twin Cities Film Fest 2019 Lineup
Some of the top awards contenders will be showcased at the 2019 Twin Cities Film Fest including Jojo Rabbit, opening night film Working Man and family drama Waves.
James Franco’s ZEROVILLE Disqualified from Competing at San Sebastian Film Festival
Zeroville, the film directed James Franco, will be screened out of competition and will not be able to compete for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Hamptons Intl Film Festival Announces 2019 Lineup, THE AERONAUTS, HUMAN CAPITAL,WESTERN STARS
The Hamptons International Film Festival unveiled 2019 film lineup including spotlight films – THE AERONAUTS, HUMAN CAPITAL, THE REPORT, THE SONG OF NAMES, and concert documentary WESTERN STARS.
Documentaries on Quentin Tarantino and Kathy Griffin Headline DTLA Film Festival 2019
“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.