Bleecker Street released a new featurette of the award winning film Brian Banks that goes behind the untold story of “lost opportunity and false accusation.”
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Watch 3 New Clips from THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots
Bleecker Street released new official clips from The Art of Self-Defense, the dark comedy set in the world of Karate, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, along with Imogen Poots.
Darien Sills-Evans’ Award Winning Indie Film ONE BEDROOM Sets July 12 Release Date
One Bedroom from Brooklyn-native writer/director Darien Sills-Evans (“X-Patriots”) will be released in theaters on July 12 in Los Angeles, followed by a DVD & VOD release on July 16, 2019.
Brock Mullins’ RETURN TO SEATTLE to Air in Primetime On NBC In Seattle On July 6
RETURN TO SEATTLE, the debut .feature film from Brock Mullins, will be broadcast in primetime on NBC in the Seattle market on KING 5 on Saturday July 6.
A BOY. A GIRL. A DREAM Starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good Acquired by Starz
The critically-acclaimed film A Boy. A Girl. A Dream, starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good that premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, has been acquired by Starz.
THE SWEET REQUIEM, Film on Tibetan Refugees Living in India, Will Open July 12
The Sweet Requiem (Kyoyang Ngarmo), the award-winning film by Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin (a husband and wife filmmaking team) will open theatrically at IFC Center in New York on July 12.
Urban Movie Channel Acquires Romantic Comedy HIS, HERS AND THE TRUTH
Following its premiere at the American Black Film Festival, Urban Movie Channel acquired the romantic comedy film His, Hers and the Truth starring Brad James, Ashley A. Williams, Terri J. Vaughn, Dorien Wilson and Cocoa Brown.
Powerful Drama SUCH A FUNNY LIFE Starring Jesse Ray Sheps, Kobi Frumer Hits Theaters in August
Such a Funny Life, a powerful new drama from writer/director Oliver Mann, starring Jesse Ray Sheps, and Kobi Frumer, will open in theaters from August 13, 2019.
Sundance Winner BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON Releases Official Trailer
Amazon released the new trailer for Brittany Runs a Marathon, winner of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, and which opens in Theaters on August 23rd, 2019.
Kamal Ahmed’s THE MARTYR MAKER Starring Tom Sizemore Gets June VOD Release
Indie film maker Kamal Ahmed will release his latest film “The Martyr Maker” starring Golden Globe nominated actor Tom Sizemore.
Woody Allen to Start Filming New Movie, Starring Gina Gershon, Cristoph Waltz
Woody Allen will soon start production on his new film in San Sebastian, Spain. The cast includes Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Gina Gershon, Sergi López and Cristoph Waltz.
UK Football Comedy THE BROMLEY BOYS to Get US Release
Patrick DiCesare’s Artist Rights Distribution acquired the UK comedy The Bromley Boys, a well-received comedy set around football from Steve Kelly, for release later this year.
Gavin Michael Booth’s Split-Screen Drama LAST CALL to Premiere at Dances With Films
Last Call, a real-time split-screen feature film shot in two true single takes with an original musical score also recorded live to picture, will have its West Coast premiere at Dances with Films.
Singer Ashanti Stars in Christmas Movie WINTER SONG with Stan Shaw
Almost Never Films has completed principal photography on the holiday feature film “Winter Song” starring Grammy Award winner and actress Ashanti and Stan Shaw.
Diana Peralta’s Dominican-set Family Drama, DE LO MIO, to World Premiere at BAMcinemaFest
New York filmmaker Diana Peralta’s vibrant feature film debut, DE LO MIO, will World Premiere as the Closing Night film of 2019 BAMcinemaFest.
Sarah Pirozek’s Feminist Noir Thriller #LIKE to Premiere at Brooklyn Film Festival
The feminist noir thriller #LIKE, written and directed by Sarah Pirozek, and starring Marc Menchaca along with Sarah Rich will premiere at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
THE FAREWELL Director Lulu Wang to Receive Sundance Institute Vanguard Award
Sundance Institute, will present The Farewell director Lulu Wang, an alumna of Institute’s 2017 FilmTwo Initiative, with its Vanguard Award.
Offbeat Dark Comedy THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots Releases Official Trailer
Bleecker Street released the new official trailer for the dark comedy The Art of Self-Defense, directed by Riley Stearns, and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, along with Imogen Poots.
Watch Official Trailer for Sci-Fi Thriller FREAKS Starring Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern
Well Go USA Entertainment released the official teaser trailer for Freaks directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, and starring Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern.
Patricia Rozema’s Powerful, Funny Drama MOUTHPIECE Opens May 31st
Mouthpiece, a powerful, funny and highly original look into the conflicted psyche of a fiercely independent millennial woman will open on May 31st at the Village East, NY and June 7th at the Monica Film Center, LA.
WATCH Uncut First 6 Minutes of Olivia Wilde’s Hysterical Comedy BOOKSMART – VIDEO
Watch the uncut first 6 minutes of Booksmart directed by Olivia Wilde. Booksmart, unfiltered comedy about high school best friends, will open in theaters everywhere on May 24th.
Queer Dramedy FUNNY STORY Drops New Trailer
The new trailer is released for queer dramedy Funny Story directed by Michael Gallagher and starring Matthew Glave and Emily Bett Rickards.
Lynn Shelton’s SWORD OF TRUST Starring Marc Maron in Theaters in July
IFC Films will release Lynn Shelton’s Sword of Trust starring Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins and Jon Bass in New York on July 12 and in Los Angeles on July 19.
Joseph Cross’ SUMMER NIGHT Opens in Theaters in July
Samuel Goldwyn Films will release Joseph Cross’ Summer Night in theaters beginning July 12, 2019. The film stars Ellar Coltrane, Ian Nelson, and Analeigh Tipton.