25 Canadian short films are set to premiere at this year’s 2019 Toronto International Film Festival including directorial efforts by Canadian actors Aaron Poole and Sofia Banzhaf.
26 Canadian Features Make Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled today the 26 Canadian features that are part of the Festival’s 2019 lineup including almost 50% films directed by women.
Everyone Has Nightmares. Nathan Catucci’s IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS to Scare New York Latino Film Festival
The psychological thriller Impossible Monsters written and directed by Nathan Catucci, will screen at the 2019 HBO New York Latino Film Festival.
Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson Go Insane in THE LIGHTHOUSE Trailer
A24 delivers again, dropping the first official trailer for THE LIGHTHOUSE, a nautical psychodrama from Robert Eggers, and starring Willem Dafoe along with Robert Pattinson.
2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Announces Winners
The 2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival closed with the quirky Sundance film “Before You Know It,” and announced the winners of the jury and audience awards.
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.
Taika Waititi’s JOJO RABBIT to Open Fantastic Fest 2019 + Fest Reveals First Films
The US Premiere of Taika Waititi’s hilarious and tender anti-hate satire JOJO RABBIT starring Rebel Wilson, Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson, will open the 15th Fantastic Fest.
Noah Baumbach’s MARRIAGE STORY will NY Premiere as Centerpiece Film of New York Film Festival
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver will make its New York premiere as Centerpiece of the 57th New York Film Festival.
Documentary DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD to World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
The new documentary David Foster: Off the Record on the Victoria, BC – born award-winning musician, producer, songwriter, and composer, will have its World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
Watch Trailer for Sci-fi Thriller EMPATHY INC in Theaters in Fall
Dark Star Pictures dropped the trailer for Yedidya Gorsetman’s sci-fi thriller EMPATHY INC which opens in theaters this Fall on September 13.
14 Film to Compete for New Directors Award at San Sebastian Film Festival 2019
Fourteen first or second films by European, American and Asian filmmakers will compete for the Kutxabank-New Directors Award at the 67th San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s CHOLA (SHADOW OF WATER) will Premiere at Venice Film Festival
Independent Indian director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s latest film, Chola (Shadow of Water), will compete at the 76th Venice Film Festival in the Orizzonti program.
Coming Soon: New Documentary on Rita Moreno Exec Produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda
A new documentary on EGOT-winning entertainer Rita Moreno is in the works from executive producer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and is slated to premiere in 2020 on the PBS series AMERICAN MASTERS.
Documentary ALTERNATE ENDINGS: SIX NEW WAYS TO DIE IN AMERICA to Debut on HBO in August
Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America offers a fascinating look at the varied ways Americans are choosing to both find meaning and celebrate life as it comes to an end.
World Premiere of Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN to open New York Film Festival [TRAILER]
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman will make its World Premiere as the Opening Night film of the 57th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, September 27, 2019.
HALSTON, Documentary on Legendary Designer, to Premiere on CNN in August
HALSTON, the documentary about the legendary design and lifestyle icon from director Frédéric Tcheng, which world premiered at Sundance Film Festival, will premiere on CNN in August.
Stony Brook Film Festival 2019 Winners, CHUSKIT Wins Grand Prize
Chuskit, directed by Priya Ramasubban, won the Grand Prize at the 24th Stony Brook Film Festival.
CHUCK BERRY Documentary to World Premiere at Nashville Film Festival 2019
The Nashville Film Festival announced early music documentary features for 2019, including the world premiere of “Chuck Berry” by filmmaker Jon Brewer.
OVID AND THE ART OF LOVE Starring Corbin Bleu will World Premiere at Festival of Cinema NYC
Esmé von Hoffman’s new independent film Ovid and the Art of Love, about a young poet, played by Corbin Bleu from High School Musical, will world premiere at Festival of Cinema NYC
Rhode Island International Film Festival 2019 Announces Lineup of Over 300 Films
Over its six-day run, the 23rd Annual Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival will screen 317 films including premieres of local film.
Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu will Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
Mexican director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and winner of Best Director Oscar awards for THE REVENANT and BIRDMAN will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at Sarajevo Film Festival.
Meryl Streep will Receive TIFF Tribute Actor Award at Toronto International Film Festival
Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will be honored with the TIFF Tribute Actor Award, at the TIFF Tribute Gala awards event, during the 44th Toronto International Film Festival.
Venice International Film Critics’ Week 2019 Announces Lineup
The 34th Venice International Film Critics’ Week will open with Bombay Rose by Gitanjali Rao; close with Sanctorum by Joshua Gil, and showcase seven debut films in competition.
THE MAYOR OF COMEDY: A CANADIAN STAND-UP STORY Documentary on Canadian Comedians Set for Fall Release
The Mayor of Comedy: A Canadian Stand-Up Story is a disruptive, eye-opening documentary that follows Canadian comedian Sandra Battaglini as she rallies the biggest names in the Canadian comedy industry.