Hot Docs 2020: 10 of the Most Exciting Films in This Year’s Lineup
Even in strange times, the non-fiction festival has delivered a robust lineup filled with potential.
Festivals
Seed&Spark Launches Online Festival Platform to Power Virtual Events
The NewFilmmakers LA Monthly Film Festival, Cineola, and Big Read: Our Stories, Our Lives will be powered by the platform.
We Are One: 10 Films and Events Worth Your Time at YouTube’s Global Online Film Festival
The 10-day online festival organized by YouTube and Tribeca Enterprises features a range of films and events from around the world. Here are the ones you shouldn’t miss.
SeriesFest Sets 2020 Indie Pilots Lineup Featuring Ilana Glazer, Rhea Seehorn, and More
IndieWire is exclusively announcing the jurors and selections for the virtual edition of SeriesFest’s Independent Pilot Competition.
‘Trolls World Tour’ and ‘Scoob!’ Aren’t Only Options for Kids Who Love Movies — Streaming Wars
Indie Edition: While studio features have dominated the PVOD space, other outfits are beefing up on curated offerings for the youngest cinephiles.
NYFF Announces New Programming Structure and Additions to Curatorial Teams
The annual fall festival also announced that it has not yet determined if the event will go fully virtual, with a decision to come later this summer.
Filmmakers Should Avoid Online Film Festivals, Unless They Ask These Questions — Opinion
Many filmmakers are wondering if they should accept offers from online programs. Here are the hard questions they should ask.
How Film Festivals Can Navigate the Risks and Rewards of Reopening — Analysis
Veteran festival director Noah Cowan explores the range of options that festivals face in the months ahead.
‘Wake Up on Mars’ Review: A Heartbreaking Refugee Doc Hobbled by a Strange Cinematic Turn
Tribeca: Dea Gjinovci’s first feature closely follows a family in crisis, but off-kilter bouts with magical realism keep it from real revelation.
How France Is Supporting Its Film Industry During a Global Crisis
Cannes may be an open question, but Unifrance is finding ways to salvage its film culture in a country committed to supporting it.
Tribeca 2020: 12 Movies We Were Excited to See at This Year’s Festival
The 2020 edition of the annual NYC event has been postponed, but the gems of its lineup are still worth exploring.
The 2020 ATX TV Festival Forges Ahead as a Virtual Event in Season 9
Rather than cancel the festival altogether, Season 9 will be retitled “ATX TV…from the Couch!” with panels and programming shared remotely.
Newswire
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LL Cool J Delivers Powerful Message About Racism: ‘You’re Gambling With My Life’ (Watch)
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The Nashville Protest Became a Riot. I Was Caught in the Crowd
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Shudder Acquires Streaming Rights To Nicolas Cage Sci-Fi Horror ‘Color Out Of Space’ And Vampire Pic ‘The Shed’
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Summer TV Calendar: 90+ Premiere and Finale Dates to Save!
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‘Succession’ is looking to end this 22-year sophomore slump at the Emmys
