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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sing along to 'Fruit Fly,' homegrown S.F. musical at the Roxie next week

H.P. Mendoza is celebrating the 17th anniversary of "Fruit Fly" with a sing-along edition to bring joy amidst current bleak circumstances.
NYC food
fromWest Side Rag
1 week ago

UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do In (and Around) the Neighborhood

Weekend activities include theater, kayaking, and films across New York City.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Brutalist cinema is coming back to London this summer - and the line-up rocks

London's Sculpture Court is hosting an outdoor cinema season featuring films by notable directors such as Wes Anderson and David Lynch.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Cherien Dabis Hopes Her New Film 'All That's Left of You' Makes the 'Palestine Origin Story' Mainstream Onscreen

Palestinian film 'All That's Left of You' premiered at Sundance and received strong festival responses, reflecting the industry’s reticence toward Palestinian narratives.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

Introduction to the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Karlovy Vary Film Festival's 59th edition opened with an elaborate ceremony and features hundreds of contemporary arthouse film screenings.
fromSubstack
3 weeks ago

Tribeca lets the light in

The virtual screenings during the Covid-19 pandemic briefly lifted long-standing barriers for African professionals and audiences at film festivals, but this democratization was short-lived as festivals returned to physical gatherings.
Film
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fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

A Dispatch From the Bentonville Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Bentonville Film Festival promotes equitable representation in media, founded by the Geena Davis Institute with the support of Walmart.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

More Queer Films to See Before Frameline49 Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Frameline Film Festival features important films exploring themes of motherhood, identity, and familial relationships.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This San Francisco film was found in the trash. Now it's selling out screenings.

Cult films risk being forgotten as they are often discarded or overlooked in modern streaming culture.
Media industry
fromVariety
1 month ago

Why Pageant Docuseries 'Mrs. America' is Being Shopped as a Work in Progress at Tribeca: 'We're in a New World Order'

Penny Lane's docuseries "Mrs. America" will premiere as a work-in-progress at Tribeca Film Festival 2023.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Ten Years of Terror With the Portland Horror Film Festival

Horror is an expansive genre that includes a variety of sub-genres and styles, emphasizing the independent spirit of filmmaking beyond big studios.
Portland food
Independent films
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 month ago

Animated Werewolf Movie 'Dog of God' Debuts Wild Trailer With Hitler Look-Alike Getting Tortured (Exclusive)

The animated film 'Dog of God' premieres at Tribeca, featuring unique rotoscope animation and a story blending witchcraft and werewolf mythology.
fromNo Film School
2 months ago

What Are Some Alternative Jobs For Unemployed Screenwriters?

Filmmakers seeking financing can apply to programs like Film Independent's Labs and the Final Cut in Venice.
Important deadlines for submission are often set for early June.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' celebrates milestone at TCM Classic Film Festival

"The Empire Strikes Back" celebrates its 45th anniversary, highlighting its enduring impact and cultural significance.
#independent-film
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Independent films

Festival Programmers Pick Their 19 Favorite New Films Still in Need of Distribution

fromIndieWire
5 months ago
Film

The Indie Film Business Needs to Change - and Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Plenty of Ideas How It Can

fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Independent films

Festival Programmers Pick Their 19 Favorite New Films Still in Need of Distribution

fromIndieWire
5 months ago
Film

The Indie Film Business Needs to Change - and Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Plenty of Ideas How It Can

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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Ireland's first trans film festival: 'We're always seeing movies about how sad trans lives are. But ours are comedy, sci-fi and mockumentaries'

Transgender filmmakers are emerging and creating impactful films, but their stories often remain marginalized in mainstream film festivals.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Chicago Latino Film Festival 2025: Highlights of a Creative Force | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Chicago boasts over 40 film festivals, including the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, which highlights diverse Latino narratives and fosters community dialogue.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Portland Panorama: an ambitious new film festival debuts * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland Panorama revives international and regional film festivals in Portland after a four-year gap, emphasizing diversity and innovation in the arts.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Zambian Sensibility of "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl"

"What does it mean to be Zambian? It's a tricky question... Zambians come from upward of seventy tribes; we do the nightly news in seven languages, plus English."
Humor
#documentary
fromKqed
4 months ago
Portland food

What Does Sundance's Former Director Have Planned for This Small Bay Area Town?

John Cooper aims to elevate the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival while tackling challenges faced in the current documentary funding landscape.
Women in technology
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Women Develop New Models of Heroism in Festival Docs | Features | Roger Ebert

Women-directed documentaries illustrate real-life heroism through personal and political acts against censorship.
fromKqed
4 months ago
Portland food

What Does Sundance's Former Director Have Planned for This Small Bay Area Town?

Women in technology
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Women Develop New Models of Heroism in Festival Docs | Features | Roger Ebert

Women-directed documentaries illustrate real-life heroism through personal and political acts against censorship.
more#documentary
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Castro Theatre Reopening Delayed Until Fall or Beyond; Longtime Coffeeshop Tenant Hints at Possible Eviction

"We have a couple different options for where we draw power from one is simple and easy, one is complicated and we have no control over any of that."
Portland food
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

"This Life of Mine": A Terminal Masterwork

Film festivals play a crucial role in showcasing unreleased films, but rejection can stymie their visibility and audience reach.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Timothee Chalamet Wears Butter-Colored Givenchy Suit at Oscars

Timothee Chalamet consistently showcases a unique sartorial flair, making memorable statements on red carpets, especially at the Oscars in his Givenchy suit.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago

New York International Children's Film Festival Highlights Original Work From Around the World | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film "Flow" represents a shift in children's entertainment towards global storytelling.
The New York International Children's Film Festival promotes diverse filmmaking for young audiences.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 months ago

Four-day McMinnville Short Film Festival starts Thursday with 107 films from 15 countries * Oregon ArtsWatch

"This is an excellent question," said Heather Older, the festival's executive director who, in her sixth year, has assembled a festival that is bigger..."
Independent films
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

20 Oscar Contenders To Stream On Amazon Prime Video Right Now

Oscar season is upon us, and it's a frantic time for viewers to catch up on key films that slipped through the cracks, particularly those that had limited theater release.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
9 months ago

When You're Angry, You're Already Losing: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson on "Rumours" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Guy Maddin's films merge fantasy and surrealism, often reflecting silent film aesthetics and emphasizing emotional honesty reminiscent of classic filmmakers like Buñuel and Lynch.
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fromVulture
10 months ago

The Thing About Barry

Barry Keoghan has transformed from an obscure actor to a recognized talent in just two years, showing remarkable versatility in film.
Music
fromThe Ringer
10 months ago

Seth Meyers on Late Night's Future, 'SNL' 50, and Lorne's Successor

Seth Meyers highlights the need for late-night shows to adapt content for both traditional and digital platforms.
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