Oscars® General Entry Submission Forms Due November 15 For 2018 Oscars
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Thursday, November 15, is the deadline to submit Oscars Submission Forms (OSF) in the general entry categories to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 91st Academy Awards®consideration. Films will not be accepted for consideration after the deadline.
Documentary Features Race Explodes as 166 are Submitted For 2018 OSCAR® Race
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One hundred sixty-six features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 91st Academy Awards®. Five will be shortlisted for the 91st Academy Awards and those nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Gemma Chan and Molly Shannon To Present At Film Independent Spirit Awards Press Conference
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Film Independent announced that Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians) and Spirit Award Winner Molly Shannon (Private Life) will announce the nominees for the 34th edition of the Spirit Awards at the press conference on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Saban Films Acquires Derrick Borte’s Dark Thriller "American Dreamer"
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- Published on Monday, 05 November 2018 19:17
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Saban Films has acquired North American distribution rights to Derrick Borte's American Dreamer, which made its World Premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival to a sold-out house, starring Jim Gaffigan (Chappaquiddick) in his debut performance as a leading man.
SABAN Films Takes Tate Murders Thriller “The Haunting Of Sharon Tate” Starring Hilary Duff
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Saban Films announced they have acquired U.S. distribution rights from Voltage Pictures to true-crime psychological thriller The Haunting of Sharon Tate starring Hilary Duff ("Younger"), Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) and Lydia Hearst (Between Worlds).
AFI FEST 2018 Presented By Audi Announces Additional Conversations
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- Published on Monday, 05 November 2018 18:28
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced additional Conversations taking place at AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi. The lineup includes Conversations with director Rob Marshall about his celebrated career and will include an exclusive preview from MARY POPPINS RETURNS.
Kate Mara And Simon Pegg In Negotiations To Star In Vaughn Stein’s Inheritance
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2018 08:24
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Highland Film Group announced today that Kate Mara (Megan Leavy, The Martian, "House of Cards") and Simon Pegg (Mission Impossible, Star Trek, The Cornetto Trilogy) are in negotiations to star in the high-stakes thriller Inheritance.
Jerry O’Connell and Celia Weston Join Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas In Andy Tennant’s "The Secret Movie"
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- Published on Thursday, 01 November 2018 09:56
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Tri-G and Savvy Media Holdings announced today that Jerry O'Connell ("Billions") and Celia Weston (The Intern) have signed on to star alongside Katie Holmes (The Gift) and Josh Lucas (Sweet Home Alabama) in Andy Tennant's (Hitch) The Secret Movie.
AFI 2018 European Union Film Showcase Lineup Opens With Poland's Cold War, Closes With UK Biopic Stan & Ollie
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The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center announced today the complete slate of films for the 2018 AFI European Union Film Showcase, taking place November 30–December 19 at the American Film Institute’s historic theater in Silver Spring, MD.
True Crime Drama "The Dougherty Gang" Casts The Whole Gang
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- Published on Wednesday, 31 October 2018 19:00
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"The Dougherty Gang," is based on a true story and the GQ article "The Whole True Story of the Dougherty Gang" by Kathy Dobie. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean McEwen, The Dougherty Gang is his second directorial feature film.
NEON Takes North American Rights To Bong Joon-Ho’s Highly Anticipated "PARASITE"
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NEON has acquired the North American rights to South Korea's top filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho's Parasite, from an original screenplay penned by the director, from CJ Entertainment, marking the 5th collaboration with NEON CEO, Tom Quinn and director Bong Joon-Ho.
Academy Award® Winner Mel Gibson, Charlie Hunnam and Eiza González Attached To Tim Kirkby’s Thriller ‘Waldo’
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Academy Award® winner Mel Gibson (Braveheart), Charlie Hunnam ("Sons of Anarchy") and Eiza González (Baby Driver, upcoming Welcome to Marwen) are attached to star in Tim Kirkby's ("Veep") Waldo. IMR International will launch foreign sales at the AFM this week.
Seth Rogen And Michael Keaton To Star In King Of The Jungle; IMR International to Buyers at AFM
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Seth Rogen (The Disaster Artist) and Academy Award® nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) will star in King of the Jungle, a comedy to be directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (I Love You Phillip Morris).
Donna Gigliotti To Produce The 91st Oscars® Glenn Weiss To Co-Produce And Direct The Oscars
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Oscar®-winning producer Donna Gigliotti will produce the 91st Oscars®, and Emmy®-winning director Glenn Weiss will co-produce and direct the show, Academy President John Bailey announced today. The Oscars will air live on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi Shorts Lineup Revealed
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- Published on Saturday, 27 October 2018 09:52
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the films playing in the Shorts lineup at AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi. The Shorts section features 47 films from filmmakers from all over the world, showcasing their distinct international viewpoints.
A Conversation With Natalie Portman Added To AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced a Conversation with Natalie Portman has been added to AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi. Honoring the actor’s career, the Conversation will take place Friday, November 9, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
25 Animated Features Submitted For 2018 Oscar® Race
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Twenty-five features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 91st Academy Awards®. The 91st Oscars® will be held on at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces "Patron Of The Artists Awards" Performers And Presenters
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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today several presenters and performers for the 3rd annual Patron of the Artists Awards benefit which takes place Thursday, November 8 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.
Jennifer Fox To Produce 2018 Governors Awards®
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Oscar®-nominated producer Jennifer Fox will produce the 10th Annual Governors Awards, for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President John Bailey announced. The ceremony will be held Sunday, November 18, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom.
AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi Special Screenings, Cinema's Legacy and Midnight Lineups Announced
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- Published on Thursday, 18 October 2018 20:41
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the films that will play in the Special Screenings, Cinema's Legacy and Midnight sections at AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi and showcases some of the most highly anticipated films and episodic series of the season.
AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi Announces World Cinema Lineup
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the films that will play in the World Cinema section of AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi. The World Cinema section showcases the most celebrated international films and features 28 titles from 27 countries.
Saban Films Acquires StudioCanal's "King Of Thieves" Directed By James Marsh Starring Sir Michael Caine And Jim Broadbent
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 07:06
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Saban Films has taken U.S. distribution rights to Academy Award® Winner James Marsh's (The Theory of Everything) King of Thieves starring Academy Award® Winner Sir Michael Caine (The Quiet American), Academy Award® Winner Jim Broadbent (The Iron Lady).
Roma, The Guilty, Memoir of War and Shoplifters Among the 87 Films In Competition For 2018 Foreign Language Film Oscar®
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Eighty-seven countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 91st Academy Awards®. Malawi and Niger are first-time entrants. The Oscars® will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
Neon Nabs Us Rights To Tom Harper’s Wild Rose From Entertainment One
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After an all-night negotiation, NEON is excited to announce it has nabbed US rights to Tom Harper's WILD ROSE which premiered to a rapturous standing ovation at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Joe Gelchion (Tri-G), Matthew George And Robert Katz Partner To Fully Finance The Secret
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Joe Gelchion's Tri-G, Matthew George's Savvy Media Holdings and Robert Katz under his Shine Box banner have joined forces to produce The Secret, a love story directed by Andy Tennant (Sweet Home Alabama, Hitch) and starring Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas.
HBO Sports Acquires U.S. and Canada Television Rights From Priority Pictures To Zimbalist Brothers’ Award-Winning Documentary, "Momentum Generation"
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HBO has acquired the U.S. and Canada television rights to Jeff and Michael Zimbalist's eye-opening feature-length documentary film Momentum Generation, which made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year and won the Audience Award.
AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi Announces Full Lineup Of Galas
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the full lineup of Galas that will screen at AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi are the World Premieres of Bird Box and The Kominsky Method also Ballad Of Buster Scruggs, Green Book and Widows.
AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi Announces An Evening With Nicole Kidman
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi will host An Evening With Nicole Kidman. The event will include a conversation and with the Academy Award®-winning actor in tribute to her illustrious career.
Academy Launches "Action: The Academy Women's Initiative" With Events In Los Angeles and London
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with E! Entertainment and Swarovski, announced today the launch of Action: The Academy Women's Initiative, comprised of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy Directory and annual events,
AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi Announces New Auteurs And American Independents Lineups
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the twenty-eight films that will be featured in the New Auteurs and American Independents sections at AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi with a record number directed by women.
Producers Guild Of America Announces Additional “Produced By: New York” Programming And Speakers
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The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today additional programming and speakers added to the line-up for the for the 5th edition of Produced By: New York, held on November 10 at One Time Warner Center in New York.
In Reality, from Super Deluxe, Wins the U.S. Fiction Special Mention Jury Award at 2018 LA Film Festival
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In Reality, Ann Lupo's unconventional exploration of love, the first feature film from Super Deluxe's won Special Jury Mention in U.S. Fiction at the 2018 LA Film Festival on Friday, making its fourth film festival win.
The Passage, from Super Deluxe, Wins at the LA Film Festival, Making It a Six-Time Festival Winner
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The LA Film Festival has awarded The Passage, Super Deluxe's original modern-day silent comedy, with the top prize in the Short Fiction category. Super Deluxe planned release for the Oscar-qualified film begins November 2, 2018 with limited engagements.
It’s a Wrap - 2018 LA Film Festival Announces Winners, Thanks Sponsors
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Today the LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, announced the winners of the 2018 Festival at the Awards Reception at the W Hotel in Hollywood presided over by Festival Director Jennifer Cochis and Film Independent President Josh Welsh.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Jeffrey Katzenberg and Spike Lee With Its "Patron Of The Artists Awards"
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 18:22
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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced it will present its Patron of the Artists Awards to entertainment industry leader, WndrCo Co-founder and NewTV (working title) Founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and trailblazing Director/Producer/Writer Spike Lee whose most recent film BlacKkKlansman opened earlier this year.
World Premiere Of Mary Queen Of Scots To Close AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 18:00
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that AFI FEST presented by Audi will close with the World Premiere of Focus Features and Working Title's MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS, directed by Josie Rourke and written by Academy Award® nominee Beau Willimon.
ON THE BASIS OF SEX World Premiere To Open AFI Fest 2018 Presented By Audi
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the 32nd edition of AFI FEST presented by Audi will open with the World Premiere of Participant Media's ON THE BASIS OF SEX, in association with Alibaba Pictures and distributed by Focus Features.
The Long Shadow from Director Frances Causey Asks "How Free is Free?"
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Of all the divisions in America, none is as insidious and destructive as racism. The powerful documentary THE LONG SHADOW takes a shockingly candid look at America's original sin – slavery -- and traces the history of slavery.
NBA All-Star Baron Davis Signs On As Executive Producer For LAFF '18 Doc "Fire On The Hill"
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NBA All-Star Baron Davis, founder of No Label Productions, has joined director Brett Fallentine’s documentary FIRE ON THE HILL as an Executive Producer. The film will make its world premiere this coming Saturday, September 22 at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF).
Screen Media Acquires Tilman Singer’s Psychotropic Horror Film “Luz”
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018 20:34
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Screen Media announced today it has acquired all North American rights for Tilman Singer's audacious, psychotropic horror film LUZ, ahead of its US opening night Fantastic Fest Premiere and are planning a first quarter 2019 release.
Academy Reveals Winning Nicholl Screenwriters; Scripts To Be Performed At Live Read In November
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Three individuals and one writing team have been selected as winners of the 2018 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. For the sixth consecutive year, an ensemble of actors will read selected scenes from the winning scripts.
LA Film Festival’s Closing Night Film: World Premiere Of David Raymond’s Nomis
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018 09:19
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The LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, announced the Closing Night Film is the World Premiere of David Raymond's Nomis starring Henry Cavill, Sir Ben Kingsley, Nathan Fillion, Minka Kelly, Alexandra Daddario and Stanley Tucci.
Film Independent Announces The 2018 Fast Track Projects And Awards $60K In Alfred P. Sloan Grants At The LA Film Festival
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Film Independent announced the 15 projects and 28 filmmakers selected for the 16th annual Fast Track film finance market. Held during the LA Film Festival, Fast Track helps producer-director teams advance their projects through meetings with top industry executives.
Focus Features Announces Production On Harriet Feature On The Life Of Heroic Abolitionist Harriet Tubman
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Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski announced today that Focus has set production on Harriet, a new feature chronicling the life of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Tubman will be played by Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award®-winner Cynthia Erivo (Bad Times at the El Royale, Widows).
Saban Films Takes a Stand with Olivia Wilde on "A Vigilante" With DIRECTV
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- Published on Saturday, 08 September 2018 18:39
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Film acquisition and distribution company, Saban Films has acquired, along with DIRECTV, the North American rights to Sarah Daggar-Nickson's A Vigilante, starring Olivia Wilde (Meadowland, Her, and the upcoming Life Itself).
The Academy to Honor Kathleen Kennedy, Marvin Levy, Frank Marshall, Lalo Schifrin and Cicely Tyson at 2018 Governors Awards
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The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted to present Honorary Awards to publicist Marvin Levy, composer Lalo Schifrin and actress Cicely Tyson, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
Roadside Attractions Acquires "The Last Full Measure" From Foresight Unlimited
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- Published on Saturday, 08 September 2018 15:15
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Roadside Attractions, a sister company of Lionsgate, has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Todd Robinson's The Last Full Measure, which recounts an extraordinary, untold story about the heart and heroism of American soldiers in Vietnam.
Andrew Lauren Productions ALP) And Writer/director Brady Corbet Reteam for The Brutalist
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Andrew Lauren Productions (ALP) and writer-director Brady Corbet will reteam for The Brutalist. Corbet, will write and direct The Brutalist, their third pairing, which chronicles 30 years in the life of one artist’s enduring monolithic vision.
"Romans" Starring Orlando Bloom Lands U.S. Distribution Deal With Saban Films
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- Published on Saturday, 08 September 2018 12:13
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Saban Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Ludwig and Paul Shammasian's Romans, starring Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribbean), Janet Montgomery (Black Swan), Charlie Creed-Miles ("Silent Witness"), Josh Myers (I am Soldier) and Anne Reid (Hot Fuzz).
PBS Wants YOU to Join THE GREAT AMERICAN READ
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- Published on Saturday, 08 September 2018 11:09
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Something "bookish" is going on, and PBS wants to encourage everyone to be a part of it. Launched this past April and continuing throughout the fall, PBS' THE GREAT AMERICAN READ is asking people to choose "America's Best-Loved Novel."
Academy Determines New Oscars® Category Merits Further Study
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- Published on Friday, 07 September 2018 06:00
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While remaining committed to celebrating a wide spectrum of movies, the Academy announced today that it will not present the new Oscars® category at the upcoming 91st awards. Key dates for the 92nd Oscars were also announced.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Harrison Ford and Lady Gaga With "Artists Inspiration Award"
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018 19:05
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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today it will bestow this year's Artists Inspiration Awards to legendary actor Harrison Ford and superstar performer and actor Lady Gaga at the Foundation's 3rd Annual Patron of the Artists Awards.
American Film Institute Names Juli Goodwin Chief Communications Officer
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018 18:45
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The American Film Institute (AFI) has appointed industry veteran Juli Goodwin as its new Chief Communications Officer who brings more than 25 years of experience to AFI, most recently as Executive Vice President of Domestic Publicity for Warner Bros. Pictures.
Reelabilities Film Festival Lands In Los Angeles; Opens with Chloé Zhao’s THE RIDER (Full Schedule)
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The inaugural ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles 2018 announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features and short films. The festival runs October 11-14, 2018 at locations throughout the city. Tickets and passes will be available to purchase in early September.
Producers Guild Of America To Honor Kevin Feige With The 2019 David O. Selznick Achievement Award
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The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced that Kevin Feige will be honored at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards with the 2019 David O. Selznick Achievement Award recognizing the producer's body of work in motion pictures.
Film Independent Spirit Awards Announces 2019 Call For Entries Open
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- Published on Thursday, 30 August 2018 17:11
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Film Independent announced today that the call for entries for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards is now open. The Regular Deadline is Tuesday, September 18, 2018, the Final Deadline is Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Brett Donowho, Anthony Callie And Mickey Gooch Join Forces To Launch Runaway Planet Content Group
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- Published on Friday, 24 August 2018 07:08
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Runaway Planet Content Group launches as a bold, new finance and production company headed by veteran director/producer Brett Donowho, seasoned film executive Anthony Callie, and Florida-based financier Mickey Gooch, with Donowho and Callie overseeing day-to-day operations from their Hollywood offices.
AFI Awards 2018 Call For Submissions And Key Dates Announced By The American Film Institute
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Recognizing the year's most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image, AFI AWARDS is the American Film Institute's annual almanac of excellence — celebrating works of significance in both film and television.
LA Film Festival Announces Gala Screenings, Special, Buzz Section, Podcast and Series (Complete Schedule)
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- Published on Thursday, 23 August 2018 07:27
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Today the LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced four additional Gala Screenings at the Festival to accompany the opening night gala, "Echo in the Canyon."
Saban Films Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights To Val Kilmer Starrer "The Super"
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- Published on Sunday, 19 August 2018 21:26
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Saban Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to The Super Starring Val Kilmer (Top Gun) and Patrick John Flueger ("Chicago P.D."), the elevated genre film is based on an idea from "Law & Order" creator/producer Dick Wolf.
Frederick Wiseman's MONROVIA, INDIANA Opening theatrically in NYC/LA after Venice, TIFF and NYFF bows
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- Published on Sunday, 19 August 2018 21:03
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On the heels of the recent announcement of Frederick Wiseman's MONROVIA, INDIANA making its world premiere at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, the film will also play at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
World Premiere Of Andrew Slater’s Documentary "Echo In The Canyon" To Open The LA Film Festival
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Today the LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced that the Opening Night Film is Andrew Slater's Echo in the Canyon at the Ford Theatres.
Valparaiso Pictures Launches; Elizabeth Chomko To Adapt "After Perfect"
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- Published on Sunday, 19 August 2018 20:25
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David Carrico recently announced the launch of his Los Angeles-based film and television development, production and finance banner Valparaiso Pictures. The first project is After Perfect, written by Elizabeth Chomko (What They Had) with Matt Reeves to produce.
FUNKE World Premiere in LA Muse at the 2018 LA Film Festival
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Evan Funke was one of the hottest young chefs in Los Angeles when he inexplicably walked away from his critically-acclaimed and wildly popular restaurant, Bucato, leaving behind him a wake of financial and personal upheaval.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and The Linux Foundation Launch the Academy Software Foundation
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- Published on Saturday, 11 August 2018 07:14
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and The Linux Foundation today launched the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) to provide a neutral forum for open source software developers in the motion picture and broader media industries.
Explore the Taste of Korea at Korea Festival in Los Angeles
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- Published on Saturday, 11 August 2018 06:40
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Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will host Korea Festival in Los Angeles for three days starting from Friday, August 10th to promote Korea as a travel destination and attract U.S. visitors to Korea.
Freestyle Releasing Acquires U.S. Theatrical Distribution for Bigger
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- Published on Thursday, 09 August 2018 08:21
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Freestyle Releasing has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to Bee Holder Productions upcoming unique fitness drama Bigger, directed by George Gallo and starring Tyler Hoechlin, Julianne Hough, Aneurin Barnard, Victoria Justice, and Robert Forster.
Film Independent’s LA Film Festival Showcases Global Media Makers Summit At Cairo International Film Festival
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- Published on Thursday, 09 August 2018 08:03
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Film Independent announced the fourteen filmmakers selected from the Middle East, Northern Africa and Turkey to participate in the third annual Global Media Makers, an international film exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
AFI Names Inspiring Female Screenwriter To Inaugural Kirk Douglas Fellowship At AFI Conservatory
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- Published on Thursday, 09 August 2018 07:38
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that it has named incoming AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Fellow Taryn Procsal as recipient of the Kirk Douglas Fellowship, a full-tuition two-year scholarship awarded to an AFI Conservatory Fellow.
Refinery29 Expands Into Feature Films Through New Partnership With Neon
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 August 2018 06:01
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Refinery29, the leading digital media and entertainment company for young women, today announced a new partnership deal with NEON, the award-winning studio responsible for the release of I, Tonya, Sundance- and Spirit Award Winner- Ingrid Goes West.
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