The award-winning indie film BABYGIRL will open at the Quad Cinema in New York City on Friday, October 4th, 2013. Directed by Macdara Vallely, BABYGIRL is a coming-of-age story which takes place in Latino community of the Bronx. Macdara Vallely, who also wrote the film, based it on a real-life incident he witnessed on the 2 train in the Bronx.
POLLYWOGS
Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) announced the lineup of films for their 2013 festival, to be held October 17 to 26, 2013. The festival will feature several Award contenders including NEBRASKA, the 2013 TCFF Opening Film and latest from filmmaker Alexander Payne; the TCFF Centerpiece THE ARMSTRONG LIE by Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney (“Taxi to the Dark Side”); and Gala Films MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.
THE GENIUS OF MARIAN
The Camden International Film Festival wrapped its ninth edition, and announced the award winning films of the 2013 festival, with THE GENIUS OF MARIAN directed by Banker White and Anna Fitch winning the Harrell Award for Best Documentary Feature. THE GENIUS OF MARIAN is described as an intimate family portrait that explores the heartbreak of Alzheimer’s disease, the power of art and the meaning of family. THE GENIUS OF MARIAN follows Pam White in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease as her son, the filmmaker, documents her struggle to hang on to a sense of self.
Tribeca Film will release Neil LaBute’s relationship drama SOME VELVET MORNING starring Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci and Alice Eve. The film, which had its World Premiere at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival will be released in theaters on December 13, 2013
The Montclair Film Festival (MFF), in New Jersey, will host its third annual festival from April 28 to May 4, 2014.
The Weinstein Company (TWC) will be releasing their benefit concert documentary 12-12-12 in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Friday, November 1st. The documentary which recently held its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, is a behind the scenes look at the show, which took place at New York’s Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2012. All box office profits from the documentary’s theatrical run will go to the Robin Hood Sandy Relief Fund which supports organizations helping victims in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be held May 14 to 25, 2014.
MELAZA, directed by Carlos Lechuga
After screening a total of 142 films, the 2013 trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff), which began on September 17th and closed on October 1, 2013, announced the competition winners. The Cuban film MELAZA, directed by Carlos Lechuga is the winner of the Jury Prize for Best Feature; and the Jury Prize for Best Documentary was won by two films: FATAL ASSISTANCE – directed by Raoul Peck, and SONGS OF REDEMPTION, directed by Miquel Galofre and Amanda Sans.
The Revelation Perth International Film Festival announces a new competition for its 2014 event. which runs July 3 to 13, 2014. The festival is inviting filmmakers, students, artists and cinematic visionaries to create the trailer for the 2014 festival.
Scott Cooper’s OUT OF THE FURNACE
Additional red carpet Centerpiece Galas were announced for this year’s 2013 AFI FEST, including the World Premiere of Scott Cooper’s OUT OF THE FURNACE; Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA; accompanied by a Tribute to Bruce Dern; and THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by and starring Ben Stiller. Stuart Cornfeld, an AFI Conservatory alumnus and recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal at the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony held last June, is one of the producers of THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. All galas will be presented in the historic TCL Theatre.
IFC Films will release Zach Clark’s WHITE REINDEER in the US, with a theatrical release and digital premiere set for December 6, 2013. In the film, which stars Anna Margaret Hollyman, Laura Lemar-Goldsborough, Lydia Johnson, Joe Swanberg, and Christopher Doubek, a shell-shocked real estate agent grapples with personal tragedy while fumbling to let loose among strip clubs, department stores, and swinging new neighbors during one sad, strange December in suburban Virginia.
WINNIE MANDELA
WINNIE MANDELA has been selected as the Opening Night Film of the 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) and Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Winnie Mandela is described as an epic story of love, sacrifice and courage.