First Vote, Yi Chen’s documentary on the Asian American experience at the voting polls will have its World Broadcast Premiere on October 20
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Lovecraft Country’s Jamie Chung Named Ambassador For HBO’s 5th Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition
Lovecraft Country’s Jamie Chung will serve as ambassador for HBO’s 5th Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition.
Documentary Films ZAPPA and MLK/FBI will Bookend 12th Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival will open with Zappa, an in-depth documentary on the life, work, and politics of musician Frank Zappa.
Watch Trailer for THE ACCIDENTAL PRESIDENT, James Fletcher’s Documentary on How Trump Became President
Watch the trailer for James Fletcher’s documentary, The Accidental President that looks at how Trump became President of the United States.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s WIFE OF A SPY to Open Perlak Section of 68th San Sebastian Festival
Wife of a Spy by Kiyoshi Kurosawa will open the Perlak section of San Sebastian Festival’s 68th edition, which will consist of nine films.
Watch Trailer THE PLANTERS, Indie Offbeat Dark Comedy
Watch the trailer for The Planters, the indie dark comedy written, directed, starring longtime friends Alexandra Kotcheff and Hannah Leder.
Watch Trailer for Jonás Trueba’s ‘The August Virgin’
Spanish director Jonás Trueba’s ‘The August Virgin’ (La virgen de agosto) will make its virtual cinema release (US & Cadnda) on Friday August 21st.
Alan Parker UK Director Of ‘Midnight Express’ Passes at 76
British director Alan Parker died Friday morning following a lengthy illness, he was 76.
rePRO Film Festival Announces 2020 Line-Up
rePRO by mama.film, a new five-day virtual film festival dedicated to exploring women’s reproductive healthcare, August 12-16.
John Lewis, Legendary Civil Rights Activist Dies at 80
John Lewis, civil rights leader, social activist, and congressman died on Friday, July 17th.
5 Drive-In Film Festivals You Don’t Want To Miss
Check out these summer drive-in film festivals.
Russian Sci-Fi Film SPUTNIK Originally Set for Tribeca Fest Now Lands in US in August
IFC Midnight will release the Russian sci-fi thriller Sputnik directed by Egor Abramenko which was set to world premiere at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.
Oscar-Qualifying Aspen Shortsfest Announces 2020 Short Films Lineup
Aspen Film announced the program of 71 short films for the Oscar-qualifying 29th Aspen Shortsfest, taking place from March 31 – April 5, 2020.
Watch Trailer for A KID FROM CONEY ISLAND, Documentary on Basketball Player Stephon Marbury
Watch trailer for A Kid From Coney Island, a documentary on basketball player Stephon Marbury that debuted at Tribeca Film Festival. In theaters on March 10.
Watch New Chilling A24 Trailer for SAINT MAUD
A24 (the studio that brought you ‘The Witch,’ ‘Hereditary,’ and ‘Midsommar’) released the official trailer for the psychological horror film Saint Maud, written and directed by filmmaker Rose Glass.
AMERICAN FACTORY and APOLLO 11 Lead 2020 Cinema Eye Honors Nominations
American Factory and Apollo 11 lead 2020 Cinema Eye Honors nominations with 5 apiece, including Outstanding Nonfiction Feature.
Director Ava DuVernay and Actor Sam Rockwell will be Honored at 2019 IFP Gotham Awards
Award-winning director Ava DuVernay will receive the Director Tribute and Award-winning actor Sam Rockwell will receive the Actor Tribute at the 2019 IFP Gotham Awards.
François Girard’s THE SONG OF NAMES to Open 2019 Calgary International Film Festival
François Girard music themed THE SONG OF NAMES will kick off the 2019 Calgary International Film Festival on Wednesday September 18th, 2019.
Pablo Aura Langer’s INFLUENCIA Continues Winning Streak
Pablo Aura Langer’s “Influencia” starring Alejandra Cárdenas, Marco Zapata, Gerardo Taracena and Veronica Langer has won over a dozen awards internationally in different festivals.
Phillip Baribeau’s UNBRANDED Follows Cowboys in American West on Scientology Network’s Documentary Showcase
Phillip Baribeau’s stunningly cinematic documentary Unbranded was shot over five months across five states, with breathtaking shots of crossings through Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Glacier National Parks.
Obama’s Higher Ground Productions Sets Release Date for AMERICAN FACTORY
American Factory, the first title from President and Mrs. Obama’s Higher Ground Productions’ slate will be released globally on Netflix August 21, 2019.
AGA’S HOUSE TO Open Karlovy Vary IFF 2019 East of the West Competition
The 54th Karlovy Vary IFF East of the West competition opening film is Aga’s House, the feature-length debut by Kosovo director Lendita Zeqiraj.
Penélope Cruz to Receive Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival
Penélope Cruz will receive the Donostia Award – recognizing the career and contribution of great figures to the world of cinema – at the 67th San Sebastian Festival, and her image is featured on the Festival poster.
THE GO-GO’S, Documentary on Female Rock Band to Debut in Late 2019 on Showtime
THE GO-GO’S, an upcoming documentary about the most successful female rock band of all time, will feature candid interviews and archival footage to tell the real story of their meteoric rise to fame.