Academy Award-winning writer and director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, Medicine for Melancholy) is among the Keynotes and Featured Speakers announced today for the 2018 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals
7 Feature Films to Compete at 2017 Venice International Film Critics’ Week
The 2017 Venice International Film Critics’ Week will screen a selection of seven debut films in competition and two special events out of competition, all presented in world premiere screenings.
Fred Hammond and Felonious Munk Among Special Guests at Capital City Black Film Festival
Grammy-winning gospel music legend Fred Hammond; and comedian, actor, Felonious Munk are among the special guests appearing at this year’s Capital City Black Film Festival
Edgar Wright, Rebecca Hall, John Landis Among Venice International Film Festival Jury
The Venice International Film Festival has selected the members of the four international Juries
VIDEO: Watch The First 3 Minutes of Flying Lotus’ ‘Weird’ ‘Gross’ KUSO
Check out the first 3 minutes of Kuso, the ‘weird’ ‘gross’ movie that reportedly had audience members walking out of the theater, when it premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival.
Mickey Lemle’s THE LAST DALAI LAMA? Takes a Fresh Look at the 14th Dalai Lama at 80 | Trailer
THE LAST DALAI LAMA? from filmmaker Mickey Lemle grants viewers intimate access to the Dalai Lama and those who have been touched by his vast influence from George W. Bush
South African Film THE WOUND (INXEDBA) Wins Awards at Durban Film Festival
The Wound (Inxeba), which had its African premiere in competition at the Durban International Film Festival, won both Best Director for John Trengrove and Best Actor for Nakhane Touré at the festival.
MACHINES, Rahul Jain Sundance Award Winning Debut Film, Sets U.S. Release Date | Trailer
Machines, the debut documentary film from director Rahul Jain, and winner of the Special Jury Award for Cinematography at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival will be released in the U.S.
Over 110 Narrative and Documentary Projects on 2017 IFP Week Feature Film Slate
The 2017 IFP Week feature film slate will feature over 110 narrative and documentary feature film projects in development from over 15 countries.
9 Short Films by Italian Directors in Venice Intl. Film Critics’ Week SIC@SIC Short Films Program
Nine short films by Italian directors, who have not yet directed a feature film, will have their world premiere at the 2nd SIC@SIC (Short Italian Cinema @ Settimana Internazionale della Critica).
Jennifer Brea’s Sundance Award-Winning Documentary UNREST Gets a Fall Release
The Sundance award-winning film Unrest in which Jennifer Brea documents her fight to overcome Myalgic Encephalomyelitis aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, will be released in the US in the Fall.
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Among Films on Venice Film Fest’s Venezia Classici Lineup
Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind are among the numerous restored masterpieces in the Venezia Classici section of the 74th Venice International Film Festival.
IFP Announces 2017 IFP Week Series Lineup of Over 35 Projects
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) today announced over 35 television, digital, web and app-based series to be presented at the 39th annual IFP Week, taking place September 17 to 21, 2017 in Brooklyn.
World Premiere of NICO, 1988 Starring Trine Dyrholm to Open Orizzonti Section of Venice International Film Festival
The world premiere of Nico, 1988 directed by Susanna Nicchiarelli, and starring Trine Dyrholm (Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival in 2016) will be the opening film of the Orizzonti section of the 74th Venice International Film Festival.
CHAVELA, THE WOUND, SIGNATURE MOVE Among Winners of Outfest LA LGBT Film Festival
The 2017 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival, which ran from July 6th to July 16th, announced the award winners. Chavela won both the Documentary Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award
2018 Sundance Film Festival Unveils New Graphics, Programming, Award
The 2018 Sundance Film Festival is exactly six months away, and perfect time to start drumming up excitement. The festival today introduced the official graphics, along with a standalone Episodic section, the return of ‘The New Climate’ strand of environmental work and a new award.
13 Film Projects to Receive Funding from Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund
13 film projects including Berlin Film Festival award winning Felicité by Alain Gomis, have been recommended for funding at the 26th jury session of the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF).
Singer Morrissey Biopic ENGLAND IS MINE to Be Released in The US | Trailer
England Is Mine, the biopic about the early life of singer Morrissey, the outspoken former lead singer of seminal British band The Smiths, will be released in the US
Watch First Trailer + Poster for James Franco’s THE DISASTER ARTIST
A24 has released the first poster and teaser trailer for James Franco’s The Disaster Artist, opening in theaters on December 1, 2017.
7 African Films Win Durban FilmMart Awards 2017
The Durban FilmMart (DFM), the industry development program of the Durban Film Office and Durban International Film Festival ended on a high note with the awards ceremony
Filmaker Todd Haynes to Receive Pardo d’onore Manor Award at Locarno Festival
Director, screenwriter and producer Todd Haynes will receive the Pardo d’onore Manor award at the upcoming Locarno Festival.
BRILLO BOX (3 CENTS OFF) on Journey of Andy Warhol Sculpture Makes HBO Debut | Trailer
Brillo Box (3 Cents Off), tracks the remarkable journey of an Iconic Andy Warhol sculpture from one family’s living room through the global art market.
Watch Prince Harry and Prince William Talk About Their Mom in Trailer for DIANA, OUR MOTHER: HER LIFE AND LEGACY
HBO has released a new trailer for the documentary DIANA, OUR MOTHER: HER LIFE AND LEGACY.
Photos: Julianne Moore Honored at Giffoni Film Festival
Julianne Moore attended the Giffoni Film Festival where she received the Truffaut Award.