Investigation Discovery exposes the juvenile criminal justice system through the tragedy of one family in the documentary “The Witmans.”
Deepa Mehta’s FUNNY BOY Acquired by Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing will release Deepa Mehta’s Funny Boy, based on the best-selling Canadian novel by Shyam Selvadurai.
Cinema Tropical to Release Óscar Catacora’s WIÑAYPACHA, First Peruvian Film in the Aymara Language
Óscar Catacora’s Wiñaypacha (Eternity), the first Peruvian film shot entirely in the indigenous Aymara language, premieres on Tropical on Demand in October.
Showtime Releases Trailer for THE REAGANS Docu-Series Premiering in November
Showtime released the trailer for the docu-series The Reagans by Matt Tyrnauer, contextualizing the legacy of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, a generation later.
Watch Trailer for FAREWELL AMOR, Ekwa Msangi’s Immigrant Drama Inspired by Family Story
IFC released the trailer for Ekwa Msangi’s intimate immigrant story Farewell Amor, set for release in December.
JACINTA and ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENEZUELA Win Top Awards at Hot Springs Documentary Film Fest 2020
Jessica Earnshaw’s Jacinta won Best US Feature jury prize and a Special Jury Mention at 2020 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
IDFA 2020 Announces Films in Dutch, Short, Student, and Young Audience Competitions
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2020 announced the films in the Dutch, short, student, and young audience competitions.
LGBTQ+ Romantic Comedy HAPPIEST SEASON Starring Kristen Stewart to Premiere on Hulu
Clea DuVall’s LGBTQ+ holiday romantic comedy, Happiest Season will debut on Hulu on Wednesday, November 25.
Billy Crystal to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Savannah Film Festival
Tony and Emmy award winner Billy Crystal will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 23rd SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Isaac Ezba’s Sci-Fi Thriller PARALLEL Gets a December Release Date
Vertical Entertainment will release the sci-fi thriller Parallel from director Isaac Ezban in theaters and on demand in December.
HollyShorts Film Festival to Open with THOMPSON FARM, Directed by Spike Lee’s Son Jackson Lewis Lee
HollyShorts Film Festival will open with THOMPSON FARM directed by Jackson Lewis Lee, son of legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.
Watch THE LIFE AHEAD Trailer, Italian Drama Starring Sophia Loren
Netflix released the trailer for the Italian drama “The Life Ahead” (La vita davanti a sé) starring Oscar winner Sophia Loren.
NOMADLAND Kicks Off 43rd Denver Film Festival Lineup, NINE DAYS as Centerpiece Film
The 43rd Denver Film Festival kicks off tonight, October 22 with Chloé Zhao’s NOMADLAND; with Edson Oda’s NINE DAYS as Centerpiece film.
Michael Covino’s THE CLIMB Gets New Release Date of November 13th
Sony Pictures Classics will finally release The Climb directed by Michael Angelo Covino in select theaters nationwide on November 13
NOMADLAND, UNCLE FRANK Among Winners of Mill Valley Film Festival 2020 Audience Awards
Nomadland, The Father, One Night in Miami and Uncle Frank were voted Audience Favorites at 43rd Mill Valley Film Festival.
Aaron Sorkin and Chloé Zhao to be Honored at SFFILM Awards Night 2020
SFFILM will honor filmmakers Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) at the 2020 SFFILM Awards Night.
Apple Acquires THE VELVET UNDERGROUND Documentary from “Carol” Director Todd Haynes
Apple acquired “The Velvet Underground,” the new documentary from director Todd Haynes on one of rock ’n’ roll’s most revered bands.
VALLEY OF THE GODS Starring Josh Hartnett Wins at International Uranium Film Festival in Berlin 2020
Valley of the Gods starring Josh Hartnett, John Malkovich wins Best Feature Movie Award at International Uranium Film Festival in Berlin.
Documentary Short BURNING OJAI: OUR FIRE STORY on 2017 California Wildfires Debuts October 28 on HBO
The documentary short Burning Ojai: Our Fire Story, featuring personal accounts of the 2017 California wildfires debuts October 28 on HBO.
Inspiring Documentary SAUL & RUBY’S HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR BAND Sets November Release Date
Samuel Goldwyn Films will release the award winning documentary film Saul & Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band in November.
BORN TO BE, A Look at the Pioneering Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine & Surgery, Premieres in November on Film Forum’s Virtual Cinema
Born to Be looks at pioneering surgeon Dr. Jess Ting and his patients at Mount Sinai’s Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery.
THE NEST, NOMADLAND, EXILE Among Karlovy Vary IFF Special “KVIFF 54½” Edition Lineup
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival unveiled the films selected for the special “KVIFF 54 1⁄2” edition including the psychological drama The Nest starring Jude Law.
ANOTHER ROUND and THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF Win London Film Festival Audience Awards
London Film Festival came to a close on Sunday night with the audience award for Best Film going to Thomas Vinterberg for Another Round.
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival 2020 winners – “Goodbye Mother” “The Many Lives of Kojin” Win Top Jury Awards
Trinh Dinh Le Minh’s heart-melting romantic dramedy Goodbye Mother (Thưa mẹ con đi) wins Best Narrative Feature Film Jury Award at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival .