Eleven feature films, including eight first and three second films along with fifteen short films, have been selected for the 2019 Cannes Critics’ Week.
Mark Blanchard’s Award Winning Indie Adventure Film A WORLD AWAY at Myrtle Beach Intl Film Festival
Mark Blanchard’s award winning independent film A World Away will screen at the upcoming Myrtle Beach International Film Festival.
THE CHAMBERMAID and MIDNIGHT TRAVELER Win Top 2019 San Francisco International Film Festival Awards
The prizes were presented to the winners of the juried Golden Gate Awards at the 2019 San Francisco International Film Festival, with the top prize – New Directors Award going to The Chambermaid.
NFL Cheerleaders Fight for Minimum Wage in A WOMAN’S WORK: THE NFL’S CHEERLEADER PROBLEM
Director Yu Gu follows several former cheerleaders as they fight for minimum wage in her new documentary A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem.
Julian Kim and Peter S. Lee’s Immigrant Indie Drama HAPPY CLEANERS to World Premiere at LA Asian Pacific Film Festival
Julian Kim and Peter S. Lee wrote and directed Happy Cleaners, a true independent film, funded via Kickstarter, that tackles the subject of growing up in an immigrant household.
HBO Producing Documentary Series Exploring the Controversial NXIVM Organization
The series follows a range of people who joined the self-improvement group NXIVM. The organization has been under siege, with charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy brought against its highest members, most notably founder Keith Raniere.
Documentary AT THE HEART OF GOLD: INSIDE THE USA GYMNASTICS SCANDAL to Debut May 3 on HBO
Going beyond the headlines, At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal reveals a dangerous system that prioritized winning over everything else, including protecting young female athletes.
Film Independent Selects 13 Filmmakers with 8 Film Projects for 2019 Documentary Lab
Film Independent has selected 13 filmmakers and eight projects for its 2019 Documentary Lab.
Actor Alain Delon to Receive Honorary Palme d’or at Cannes Film Festival
Alain Delon the legendary actor who starred in Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard (Palme d’or, 1963) will be awarded an Honorary Palme d’or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Hungarian Film, ETERNAL WINTER Wins 5 Top Awards at 2019 Tiburon International Film Festival
The Hungarian film, Eternal Winter, the true story of an unlikely romance in a Soviet labor camp, won the Golden Reel Award for Best Film at the 2019 Tiburon International Film Festival.
THE RAFT, Documentary 0n 1970’s Social Experiment “The Sex Raft” to Open June 7th
Metrograph Pictures will release The Raft, the documentary about the 1970s infamous social experiment known as “The Sex Raft.”
Actress Alia Shawkat to Narrate Virtual Reality Experience THE KEY, World Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival
Alia Shawkat best known for her roles on Arrested Development and Search Party, will narrate The Key, a mysterious virtual reality journey world premiering at Tribeca Film Festival.
Watch Trailer for WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE Based on 1962 Novel
We Have Always Lived in the Castle directed by Stacie Passon and based on the 1962 mystery novel by American author Shirley Jackson will be released in theaters and VOD on May 17.
Donald Glover Debuts New Short Film Starring Mo’Nique for New adidas Collections
adidas Originals and Donald Glover officially launched Donald Glover Presents a range of new products, alongside the premiere of a series of short films starring Glover and award-winning Actress-Comedian Mo’Nique.
Stop-Motion VR GYMNASIA to World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
GYMNASIA is a groundbreaking cinematic VR experience thatflawlessly blends 3D 360-degree video, stop motion, miniatures and computer-generated graphics (CGI), and pushes the art of puppet animation into uncharted territory.
HALSTON, Documentary on Legendary Fashion Designer, Releases Trailer + Poster
Halston a new documentary on the life and times of legendary fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick released the trailer and poster ahead of its New York premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
Cannes Film Festival Announces Short Films in Competition and Cinéfondation Selection 2019
Following yesterday’s announcement of the Official Selection, today the 72nd Cannes Film Festival revealed the Short Films in Competition and the Cinéfondation Selection 2019.
WATCH: Joe Begos’ Horror Flick BLISS Releases Trailer
Joe Begos’ latest horror flick BLISS, which will have its world premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, April 27, released the first look trailer.
RITA, THE DOCUMENTARY, on Underground Rock Band Santa Sabina’s Lead Singer Rita Guerrero to Screen at Hola Mexico Film Festival
Rita, The Documentary, film on Rita Guerrero, the brilliant lead singer of rock band Santa Sabina who passed away from breast cancer, will screen at the Hola Mexico Film Festival to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary.
2019 Cannes Film Festival Unveils Official Selection, with Films by Pedro Almodóvar, Xavier Dolan, Terrence Malic
The Official Selection of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival was unveiled this morning and includes new releases from Pedro Almodóvar, Xavier Dolan, Ken Loach, and Terrence Malick.
2019 Ashland Independent Film Festival Announces Award Winners
The Ashland Independent Film Festival wrapped its 18th annual edition, and announced the juried and audience award-winning films at its Awards Night celebration.
$1 Million Dollar Sci-Fi Short THE SHIPMENT to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
The Shipment, a $1 million dollar father/daughter science fiction short, by VFX artist and 3D animator Bobby Bala will premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
2019 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Opens with CARLOS ALMARAZ: PLAYING WITH FIRE
This year’s 2019 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival will kick off on May 1st, with the documentary CARLOS ALMARAZ: PLAYING WITH FIRE, and will showcase a diverse lineup of feature films, short films, music videos, and more.
Lulu Wang’s THE FAREWELL Starring Awkwafina to Close 45th Seattle International Film Festival
The 45th annual Seattle International Film Festival will feature Lulu Wang’s The Farewell starring Awkwafina, as its Closing Night film.