Toronto After Dark Film Festival revealed the first wave of horror and sci-fi films for the 2019 festival including the award-winning Irish horror comedy EXTRA ORDINARY co-starring Will Forte.
Film Festivals
Creative and Controversial Artist László Moholy-Nagy Profiled in THE NEW BAUHAUS Documentary
Directed by filmmaker Alysa Nahmias, The New Bauhaus centers around the creative and controversial genius László Moholy-Nagy who helped establish The New Bauhaus school in Chicago.
JOJO RABBIT, WORKING MAN, PREMATURE, WAVES Among Twin Cities Film Fest 2019 Lineup
Some of the top awards contenders will be showcased at the 2019 Twin Cities Film Fest including Jojo Rabbit, opening night film Working Man and family drama Waves.
James Franco’s ZEROVILLE Disqualified from Competing at San Sebastian Film Festival
Zeroville, the film directed James Franco, will be screened out of competition and will not be able to compete for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Hamptons Intl Film Festival Announces 2019 Lineup, THE AERONAUTS, HUMAN CAPITAL,WESTERN STARS
The Hamptons International Film Festival unveiled 2019 film lineup including spotlight films – THE AERONAUTS, HUMAN CAPITAL, THE REPORT, THE SONG OF NAMES, and concert documentary WESTERN STARS.
Documentaries on Quentin Tarantino and Kathy Griffin Headline DTLA Film Festival 2019
“QT8: Quentin Tarantino The First Eight,” a documentary that focuses on the first 21 years of Quentin Tarantino’s career will open this year’s 11th DTLA Film Festival.
Watch Trailer for Jeff Roda’s 18 TO PARTY – Love Letter to Gen X, Awkward Teenagers
Watch the trailer for Jeff Roda’s 18 TO PARTY, described as a spot-on love letter to Gen X, awkward teenagers, and the transcendent power of friendship.
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN to Open and Buddy Guy Doc THE TORCH to Close Chicago Intl Film Festival 2019
Motherless Brooklyn, Edward Norton’s adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s groundbreaking novel, will open the 2019 Chicago International Film Festival
Juan Solanas’ LET IF BE LAW Takes Green Scarves Protest to San Sebastian Festival to Demand Approval of the Abortion Law in Argentina
San Sebastian Festival will join calls for approval of the abortion law in Argentina by filling itself with green scarves and screening the film La ola verde (Que sea ley) / Let It Be Law by Juan Solanas,
Whistler Film Festival Reveals First 12 Canadian Films for 2019 Fest
With just 11 weeks to go until its 19th edition, the Whistler Film Festival revealed the first 12 Canadian films including nine World Premieres and three Canadian Premieres.
Transgender Dad, Queer Mom, and Five Kids in Short Doc JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
Katherine and Nick North’s short documentary film, Just Another Beautiful Family, follows their own family of 7, which on the surface looks like a typical suburban family, with a twist: Nick is transgender.
Director Alma Har’el to Showcase HONEY BOY at Mill Valley Film Fest
Director Alma Har’el will attend the upcoming 2019 Mill Valley Film Festival to showcase her latest film Honey Boy, from a screenplay by Shia LaBeouf based on his life.
2019 Indie Memphis Announces Dates + FRANKIE with Director Ira Sachs and Sara Driver Retrospective
Indie Memphis Film Festival announced that the 2019 festival along with a preview of its 2019 slate including Ira Sachs’ FRANKIE with Sachs in person.
Documentary Films THE CAVE, LOVEMOBIL and EARTH Among Winners of 2019 Camden International Film Festival
The 2019 Camden International Film Festival announced the winners with awards going to Elke Margarete Lehrenkrauss’ Lovemobil, Nikolaus Geyrhalter’s Erde (Earth) and Feras Fayyad’s The Cave.
Rom-com SELL BY, Period Drama TO THE STARS and TU ME MANQUES Headline 31st NewFest LGBTQ Film Fest
NewFest, one of the world’s most respected LGBTQ film festivals, will kick off the festival’s 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle’s Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY,
Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN Selected as Centerpiece Film of Rome Film Fest
The Irishman by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino along with Joe Pesci has been selected at the centerpiece film of the 14th Rome Film Fest.
Hitler Comedy JOJO RABBIT Wins Top Prize at Toronto Intl Film Festival 2019. Complete List of Winners
Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel Wilson, won the top prize – the Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival.
WEATHERING WITH YOU to Open and I LOST MY BODY to Close 3rd ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival
Makoto Shinkai’s hugely successful WEATHERING WITH YOU will open the third ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival taking place October 18 to 20 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
WAVES Starring Sterling K. Brown to Close Hamptons Film Fest
WAVES starring Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown and Tony Award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry, will close the 2019 Hamptons International Film Festival.
MURMUR and HOW TO BUILD A GIRL Win FIPRESCI Prizes at Toronto Film Festival 2019
The FIPRESCI Prizes at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival were awarded to Heather Young for Murmur, and Coky Giedroyc for How to Build a Girl.
Pietro Marcello’s MARTIN EDEN Wins Toronto Film Fest’s 2019 Toronto Platform Prize
Pietro Marcello’s Martin Eden won the $20,000 CAD 2019 Toronto Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Napa Valley Film Fest 2019 Reveals Narrative and Doc Feature Competition Films
The 9th annual Napa Valley Film Festival scheduled to take place November 13 to 17, 2019, announced its Narrative and Documentary Feature Film lineups in core competition.
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Reveals 2019 Lineup with Joe Begos’ VFW as Closing Night Film
The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival unveiled the rest of its 2019 slate with the NY Premiere of Joe Begos’ new raucous, Fangoria-backed siege knockout VFW as Closing Night Film.
15th Zurich Film Festival to Showcase Over 170 Films, with Record Number by Women Directors
The 15th Zurich Film Festival rolls out the green carpet from September 26 to October 6, 2019, with over 170 films. Among them are more films by women directors than ever before.