The New York, Venice, Telluride, and Toronto International film festivals have joined together to commit to collaboration in a time of uncertainty.
‘Shine Your Eyes’ Launches Globally on Netflix July 29
Shine Your Eyes, the richly textured feature fiction debut of Brazilian filmmaker Matias Mariani, will launch worldwide of Netflix on July 29th.
‘The Golden Girl’ Documentary Digital Release September 1
Fifteen years after the loss of her Olympic gold medal in Sydney, gymnast Andreea Răducan seeks answers to what happened in The Golden Girl releasing digitally on September 1st.
Venice Film Festival Announces Minor Changes to 77th Edition
The 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival will take place September 2-12 with some minor changes to comply with Covid-19 protocols.
Tony Hawk Documentary ‘Pretending I’m A Superman’ Digital Release August 18
The documentary feature Pretending I’m A Superman – The Tony Hawk Video Game Story from director Ludvig Gür will have a digital/VOD release on August 18th.
HBO Max Greenlights Animated Series Based on HAIR LOVE, Academy Award-Winning Short Film
HBO Max greenlights animated series “Young Love,” based on the characters in the Academy Award-winning short film, Hair Love.
Martin Scorsese to Co-Direct Documentary About David Johansen, Legendary Frontman of the New York Dolls
Martin Scorsese along with David Tedeschi will co-direct documentary that profiles David Johansen, the celebrated frontman of the New York Dolls.
STOCKTON ON MY MIND, Documentary on Youngest and First African American Mayor of Stockton, to Debut on HBO
Documentary Stockton on My Mind is a multi-layered story of Michael D. Tubbs Jr., the youngest and first African American Mayor of Stockton, California.
Netflix’s ‘Disclosure’ Influences Halle Berry to Turn Down Transgender Role
Halle Berry turns down role after listening to concerns from the transgender community with the help of Netflix’s ‘Disclosure’ documentary.
Mucho Mucho Amor Arrives to Netflix July 8
Experience the magic, mysticism, and the love of the iconic queer Latinx astrologer Walter Mercado in the new Netflix Original Documentary Mucho Mucho Amor on July 8th.
The Northwest Film Center and the Portland Art Museum present: ‘First Cow’
The Northwest Film Center and Portland Art Museum will premiere Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow on Thursday, July 9th.
5 Movie Trailers You Must See This Week
July is off to a good start with the release of some highly anticipated official trailers.
Watch Trailer for THE GO-GO’S, Documentary on Popular All-Female Band
Showtime released the trailer for the documentary The Go-Go’s, chronicling the first all-female band to play its own instruments, write its own songs.
Stony Brook Film Festival Presents: ‘God Knows Where I Am’
The Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Island Federal, is proud to present the Emmy-Award Winning Film God Knows Where I Am, on July 25th at 8 pm. The screening will be free and will feature a live Q&A with actress Lori Singer, and director Jedd and Todd Wider.
UK Arts Sector Receives $2 Billion Relief Fund
The UK arts sector will receive $2 billion in government relief after being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The UK announced over the weekend that emergency grants and loans would protect the country’s museums, galleries, theaters, independent cinemas, heritage sites, and music venues.
‘River City Drumbeat’ Virtual Release Set For August 7
‘River City Drumbeat ‘ film from 10-Time Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Marlon Johnson and Award-Winning Filmmaker Anne Flatté will have virtual cinema release starting Friday, August 7.
British Trailblazing Actor, Earl Cameron, Passes at 102
Earl Cameron, one of Britain’s first breakthrough Black actors, has passed away peacefully in his Kenilworth home on Friday, July 3rd.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Four-Day Film Event
This week the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announced KVIFF 54 1/2 a special four-day event that will be held this November in lieu of this year’s postponed program.
San Sebastian Film Festival Announces First Titles for Official Selection
The San Sebastian Film Festival releases the first six films to compete for the Golden Shell at its 68th edition.
Camden International Film Festival Announces Plans for 2020 Fall Event
In response to the ongoing health crisis, the 2020 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum will include a 12-day virtual experience.
Awkwafina, Lakeith Stanfield Among 819 Invited to Join Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 819 to join, including Awkwafina, Natasha Lyonne and Lakeith Stanfield.
2020 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Runs Virtually with 15 Films
The 2020 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase screens works that were shot in the St. Louis region or made by St. Louis-area residents.
Historical Documentary AMERICA’S LAST LITTLE ITALY: THE HILL Premieres at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
The historical documentary America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill on the St. Louis neighborhood will debut online at the 20th St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
Cosmic Horror THE BEACH HOUSE Drops New Trailer + Release Date
Cosmic horror film The Beach House from director Jeffrey A. Brown unleashed the new trailer ahead of the July 9th release on AMC’s Shudder.