Important Movies For Troubled Times: Human Rights Film Festival Head Explains How to Program With Purpose
It’s no easy task to choose message-driven films in this day and age. John Biaggi explains the philosophy of the globe-spanning festival.
Festivals
New York TV Festival 2018: Women Dominate a Diverse and Exciting Indie Lineup — Watch Trailers
Women creators, writers, and directors make up 70 percent of the 2018 NYTVF independent pilot competition.
Turkey’s Government Is Censoring the Movies, But the Istanbul Film Festival Is Soldiering On
As the Turkish government cracks down on creative freedom, filmmakers and programmers search for a way to keep their movies alive.
Ebertfest at 20: Roger Ebert’s Film Festival Keeps the Beloved Critic’s Passions Alive
Ebertfest held its anniversary five years after Roger’s death. But soon Ebert’s name will grace other projects, including original films.
Canneseries Jury President Harlan Coben Previews The TV Festival’s Inaugural Year and International Slate
The author is also behind the upcoming Netflix series “Safe,” which will close this year’s competition.
10 Must-See Films From Emerging Filmmakers At This Year’s New Directors/New Films
Is the next Steven Spielberg, Pedro Almodovar, Richard Linklater, Darren Aronofsky, Christopher Nolan, Laura Poitras, or Andrea Arnold in this batch of rising stars?
Last Remaining Seats 2018: L.A.’s Historic Theater Event Lineup Includes ‘Mr. Smith,’ ‘The Birds,’ ‘Roger Rabbit’
“The Joy Luck Club” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” are also a part of the Los Angeles Conservancy’s 32nd annual festival, which takes place June 2-23.
Miami Moviegoers Reveal the Role of Art Houses for Latin American Audiences
In its 35th year, the sprawling Miami International Film Festival celebrated Ibero-American cinema and MoviePass as Latin American audiences flooded the art house scene.
BBC America’s ‘Killing Eve’ Is Sole U.S. Entry As Canneseries Reveals Inaugural Competition Selections
The official competition takes place April 7-11 and includes 10 series from Belgium, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, Spain and USA.
First-Ever Mammoth Film Festival Includes Tribute to John Wayne-Starring ‘North to Alaska’
Plus, in the our bi-weekly film festival roundup, the Slamdance Film Festival announces its winners.
Slamdance Announces 2018 Feature Film Competition Slate, Plus a New Russo Brothers-Backed Prize
The “Avengers: Infinity War” directors will offer one Slamdance filmmaker a $25,000 cash prize and mentorship at their Los Angeles studio.
America’s Most Exciting New Horror Film Festival Is Moving to New Orleans
Exclusive: The Overlook Film Festival, one of the most promising new gatherings for horror fans, has a new home in The Big Easy.
