Kino Lorber will release The Chambermaid (La camarista), the auspicious and engaging film debut by Mexican director-actress-dramatist Lila Avilés.
Documentary WIG – A New York Drag Story, Debuts in June on HBO
Late one night in 1984, drag queen Lady Bunny and a few friends staged an impromptu drag show in Tompkins Square Park which would become known as Wigstock. WIG explores the origins of this iconic festival.
László Illés Historical Drama THE SHEPHERD Releases First Look Trailer
Get the first look at the trailer for The Shepherd directed by László Illés, a historical drama taking place in Hungarian territory occupied by the Nazi’s in 1944.
RLJE Films to Release Horror Film SATANIC PANIC Starring Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O’Connell
RLJE Films has acquired the horror film Satanic Panic directed by Chelsea Stardust, and starring Hayley Griffith, Ruby Modine, Michael Polish, Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn.
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.
Antonio Banderas to Receive CineMerit Award at Munich Film Festival
Munich Film Festival (Filmfest München) will present the festival’s special award, the CineMerit Award to Spanish actor Antonio Banderas.
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.
Inside Out LGBT Film Festival Announces 2019 Winners. DRAG KIDS Wins Best Canadian Feature
Over $40,000 in prizes were given to the winners of the 2019 Inside Out LGBT Film Festival with top honors going to Megan Wennberg for DRAG KIDS for Best Canadian Feature.
PHOTOS: Actress Regina Hall Honored at Seattle International Film Festival
See photos of the Seattle International Film Festival honoring actress Regina Hall with the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema on Sunday, June 2nd.
The Academy to Honor David Lynch, Wes Studi, Lina Wertmüller and Geena Davis
The Academy will present Honorary Awards to David Lynch, Wes Studi and Lina Wertmüller, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Geena Davis at the Governors Awards.
Showtime to Air Documentary on Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman
The new documentary film 100%: Julian Edelman is an imaginative look inside Julian Edelman’s underdog journey from major injury and NFL suspension to Super Bowl MVP.
2019 Edinburgh International Film Festival Unveils Lineup of 121 Feature Films + Tribute to Agnes Varda
The 2019 Edinburgh International Film Festival will screen around 121 new features, including 18 feature film World Premieres, alongside a tribute to French filmmaker Agnes Varda.
Stylish Thriller TRESPASSERS Sets July Release Date
IFC Midnight will release Trespassers directed by Orsin Oblowitz starting Friday, July 12 in New York at IFC Center, Los Angeles at the Arena Hollywood.
Julian Shaw’s Thriller USE ME World Premieres at Brooklyn Film Festival
The thriller Use ME from award-winning film maker, director and actor Julian Shaw will have its world premiere at this year’s Brooklyn Film Festival.
Watch Marianne Jean-Baptiste Haunted by Killer Dress in IN FABRIC Trailer
A24 released the trailer for In Fabric from acclaimed horror director Peter Strickland described as “an unforgettably twisted, darkly hilarious vision of a killer dress.”
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.
59th Krakow Film Festival Awards – ADVOCATE Wins Top Prize
The 2019 Krakow Film Festival awarded prizes to the best documentary, short and animated films with Advocate, Portrait of Suzanne, My Country So Beautiful and Once Aurora winning the top awards.
ROCKABUL Documentary on Metal Band in War Torn Afghanistan, to NY Premiere at Brooklyn Film Festival
RocKabul, a documentary about Afghanistan’s first metal band, District Unknown, directed by Australian filmmaker Travis Beard will make its New York premiere at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
Sundance Award Winner ONE CHILD NATION Releases Trailer + Release Date
One Child Nation which opens in select theaters on August 9, 2019, uncovers the untold history of China’s One-Child policy.
Showtime Releases SHANGRI-LA Trailer, Morgan Neville DocuSeries on Music Producer Rick Rubin
Showtime revealed the official trailer for SHANGRI-LA – the four-part docu-series from Morgan Neville and director Jeff Malmberg on legendary music producer Rick Rubin.
10th SOHO International Film Fest Returns in June, Opens with EMPTY BY DESIGN
For the tenth year, the SOHO International Film Festival returns to NYC. Opening Night Film “Empty By Design” is a story of the struggle of identity experienced living amongst different cultures.
Documentary on Academy Award Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis to Premiere at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
Director Harry Mavromichalis’ Olympia, documentary on Academy Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, will have its LA premiere at the 2019 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.
BEI BEI, MOPE, SAKAWA Among 2nd Toronto True Crime Film Festival Lineup
The Toronto True Crime Film Festival billed as the only festival completely devoted to the true crime genre of film, unveiled the films selected for its second annual edition this June 14th to 15th, 2018.
Actress Judith Light to Receive Excellence in Acting Award from Provincetown International Film Festival
Two-time Tony Award winner, actress Judith Light starring in Before You Know It, will receive the Excellence in Acting Award at the Provincetown International Film Festival..