The high-intensity conspiracy thriller Killbird, the debut film from director Joe Zanetti, has being officially selected for competition at the Dances With Films Festival.
Rooftop Films Teams Up With Port Authority for FREE Screenings at Liberty Park in NYC
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is partnering with Rooftop Films to present four free screenings at their Liberty Park plaza in New York City.
Romanian Film I DO NOT CARE IF WE GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS BARBARIANS will be Released in US
Big World Pictures will release Radu Jude’s “I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians” Romania’s official selection for the 2019 Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language Film).
Powerful Drama SUCH A FUNNY LIFE Starring Jesse Ray Sheps, Kobi Frumer Hits Theaters in August
Such a Funny Life, a powerful new drama from writer/director Oliver Mann, starring Jesse Ray Sheps, and Kobi Frumer, will open in theaters from August 13, 2019.
Controversial Muslim Documentary 3 SECONDS DIVORCE is Now Streaming on Neflix
Streaming now on Netflix is “3 Seconds Divorce” is a controversial documentary that sheds light on the practice that allows Muslim men to divorce their wives simply by saying the word ‘divorce’ three times.
Victor Kosskaovsky’s Fiercely Lyrical, Multi-Sensorial AQUARELA Opens August 16
Sony Pictures Classics will release Aquarela, the multi-sensorial experience from director Victor Kosskaovsky that premiered at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.
Provincetown International Film Festival 2019 Winners – OFFICIAL SECRETS and LINDA RONSTADT Documentary Win Top Awards
The 2019 Provincetown International Film Festival announced the award winners with Official Secrets, and Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice winning the audience awards.
Pedro Almodóvar will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Venice Film Fest
Pedro Almodóvar will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement for directors at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
2019 NY Asian Film Festival “Still Too Young to Die” Edition Announces Lineup
This year’s 18th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival is dubbed the “Still Too Young to Die” edition and will run June 28 to July 14, 2019.
Immigration Drama YELLOW ROSE Releases Trailer and will Open Asian American International Film Festival
The immigration drama YELLOW ROSE directed by Diane Paragas will open the 42nd Asian American International Film Festival in New York City.
HBO Acquires SXSW Documentary ERNIE & JOE
HBO has acquired the documentary ERNIE & JOE that follows San Antonio, Texas police officers Ernie Stevens and Joe Smarro, who are diverting people from jail and into mental health treatment.
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 Winners – MIDNIGHT FAMILY Wins Grand Jury Award
Midnight Family directed by Luke Lorentzen snagged the prestigious Grand Jury Award at the 2019 edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Woodstock Film Festival Unveils 20th Anniversary Edition Poster
The Woodstock Film Festival unveiled its Official Commemorative Poster for its special 20th Anniversary edition taking place October 2 to 6, 2019.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to Honor Patricia Clarkson + Close with LATE NIGHT
Actress Patricia Clarkson will be honored at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which will close with the comedy Late Night that wowed audiences at this year’s Sundance.
DAMN THESE HEELS, Utah’s LGBTQ Film Festival, Announces 2019 Lineup
Damn These Heels, the longest running LGBTQ Film Festival in the Mountain West, will run July 12 to 14, 2019 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Utah.
World Premiere of MAGARI to Open Locarno Film Festival 2019
The world premiere of Magari, the debut from Italian director Ginevra Elkann will usher in the 72nd edition of the Locarno Film Festival.
Julianne Moore to be Honored at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Julianne Moore will receive the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and present her latest film, After the Wedding.
Watch Chilling Trailer for Social Media Horror DEADCON Featuring YouTubers Lauren Elizabeth and Claudia Sulewski
ALTER released the trailer for the new social media themed horror film DEADCON featuring real-life YouTubers Lauren Elizabeth and Claudia Sulewski.
THE GASOLINE THIEVES Wins Audience Award at Hola Mexico Film Festival 2019
Edgar Nito’s The Gasoline Thieves (Huachicolero) won the DishLATINO and Cinelatino Audience Choice award at the 2019 Hola Mexico Film Festival.
Brooklyn Film Festival’s 2019 Awards – Andrea Cordoba’s SANCTUARY Wins Grand Chameleon Award
Brooklyn Film Festival’s 22nd edition: THE GATHERING, wrapped on Sunday with Sanctuary directed by Andrea Cordoba picking up the coveted best of the fest Grand Chameleon Award.
Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2019 Awards – TEL AVIV ON FIRE Wins Top Prize
The Seattle International Film Festival announced the 2019 Awards and the top prizes – Audience Award for Best Film went to Tel Aviv on Fire and We Are the Radical Monarchs won for Best Documentary.
24th Stony Brook Film Festival to Lift Off With German Film BALLON
Independent films from nearly twenty countries will be in the spotlight at the 24th Stony Brook Film Festival. The Festival lifts off with the New York premiere of the German film Balloon.
Durban International Film Festival Announces 2019 Jury incl. Directors Mohammed Siam and CJ Obasi
With just under two months to go, the Durban International Film Festival announced the jury members for its 40th edition including directors Mohammed Siam of Egypt and Nigerian CJ Obasi.
SFFILM Announces Lineup for Hong Kong Cinema 2019
SFFILM announced the lineup for the ninth annual Hong Kong Cinema series, taking place July 12 to 14 at New People Cinema and the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.