Press Releases Archive for November, 2016
Sundance 2017 Competition And NEXT Announced
Sundance Institute convenes a full slate of provocative and agenda-setting independent films at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, beginning with today’s announcement of the 66 films selected for U.S. Competition, World Competition and NEXT, as well as a slate of environmentally focused programming under the Festival’s New Climate program. The Festival hosts screenings in Park…
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Festival to Showcase 11 Narrative and 8 Documentary Features Lineup Spotlights 8 Directorial Debuts From Women Filmmakers The Slamdance Film Festival announced today their Narrative and Documentary Feature Film Competition programs for its 23rd Festival edition, taking place in Park City from January 20-26, 2017. Driven by a dedication to emerging artists, Slamdance continues to…
Read the full article »Showtime Showing First Two Seasons Of “Twin Peaks” For The Horrordays
SHOWTIME CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS BY OFFERING ITS SUBSCRIBERS THE FIRST TWO SEASONS OF TWIN PEAKS The Groundbreaking Original Series TWIN PEAKS Will Be Available On December 26 On The SHOWTIME Streaming Service, SHOWTIME On Demand® and SHOWTIME ANYTIME® The Oscar® and Golden Globe®-Nominated Film Blue Velvet Directed By David Lynch Available Now Photo: Courtesy of…
Read the full article »10 Animated Shorts Up For Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards®. Sixty-nine pictures had originally qualified in the category. The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: “Blind Vaysha,” Theodore Ushev, director…
Read the full article »Official Screen Credits Due December 1 For 2016 Oscars
[PR] Thursday, December 1, is the deadline to submit Official Screen Credits (OSC) forms to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 89th Academy Awards® consideration. For a feature film to be considered for the 2016 Awards, the film’s distributor or producer must either send a scanned, signed copy of the OSC form…
Read the full article »Seventh Annual H’wd Music In Media Awards Announced
(PR) The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) announced today its winners in film, TV, videogames, commercials and trailers. This year’s theme recognized trail blazers and trend setters within the music industry. The event was at capacity and virtually every winner was in attendance. Justin Timberlake delivered a tapped acceptance speech from the airport in…
Read the full article »ANNAPURNA INTERNATIONAL AND SACHA BARON COHEN’S “KLOWN” REMAKE SELLS OUT WORLDWIDE AT AMERICAN FILM MARKET
Los Angeles, CA (November 17, 2016) – Annapurna Pictures and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Four By Two Films’ English-language remake of the hit Danish film KLOWN is the highest performer out of AFM, it was announced today. The title was the only new property on the market to sell-out in all international territories. Annapurna Pictures…
Read the full article »LEADING CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR ELEVATION PICTURES LAUNCHES PRODUCTION ARM
[PR] Leading Canadian distributor Elevation Pictures has announced the launch of a production division as Canada’s production business continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Canadian film production veteran Christina Piovesan will partner with Elevation on the new division, which will build on Elevation’s existing distribution business by providing best-in-class production services to all types…
Read the full article »Collaborative Releasing Partners Hybrid Distribution Initiative With Multiple Players
[PR] WILL PARTNER WITH: ALEXANDER STREET, COLLECTIVE EYE FILMS, FILM SPROUT, GRAVITAS VENTURES, KANOPY, OUTCAST FILMS, PASSION RIVER, RIGHTS STUFF, RO*CO FILMS EDUCATIONAL, RO*CO FILMSINTERNATIONAL, TUGG and JON REISS/HYBRID CINEMA In service to its ongoing commitment to mentor filmmakers and provide them with the most filmmaker-friendly, sustainable and successful distribution, The Film Collaborative (TFC) announces COLLABORATIVE RELEASING, a new soup-to-nuts…
Read the full article »A Record 27 Animated Features Submitted For Oscar
A record 27 features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 89th Academy Awards®. The submitted features, listed in alphabetical order, are: “The Angry Birds Movie” “April and the Extraordinary World” “Bilal” “Finding Dory” “Ice Age: Collision Course” “Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV” “Kubo and the Two Strings” “Kung Fu…
Read the full article »Academy Appoints Director Of Talent Development And Inclusion
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the appointment of Edgar Aguirre as its Director, Talent Development and Inclusion. Beginning November 21, Aguirre will become an integral member of the Academy’s education and outreach team and play a critical role in driving diversity awareness, inclusion and outreach efforts with stakeholders in the…
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Read the full article »Tenth Cinema Eye Honors Document Nominees
CINEMA EYE HONORS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 10th ANNUAL AWARDS Feature Film Nominees | Cameraperson, Fire at Sea, I Am Not Your Negro, OJ: Made in America and Weiner I Am Not Your Negro and OJ: Made in America Lead With 5 nominations Cameraperson and Fire at Sea receive 4 nominations Weiner, The Eagle Huntress and…
Read the full article »7th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards Announces Nominees in Film, TV, & Video Games
[PR] The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) announced today the nominees for music in film, TV, videogames, commercials and trailers. The HMMA nominations have historically been representative of the nominees of key awards shows that are announced months later. Music nominees are chosen in specific genres for films including dramatic feature, Sci-Fi Fantasy, documentary…
Read the full article »AMIA Conference Offers Diverse Look at Media Preservation
[PR] The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) will bring new breadth and depth to the discussion about the complexities of moving image preservation and access by focusing on the need for diversity in every aspect of the field. Not only through panels, but in a special day devoted to the diverse collections in Pittsburgh…
Read the full article »Sofia Coppola’s “The Beguiled” Begins
Shot on 35mm by Philippe Le Sourd.
Read the full article »SPC Sees Happy End For Michael Haneke
Fourth collaboration with Sony Classics.
Read the full article »And The Nominees For The 32nd Annual Int’l Documentary Awards Are…
And The Nominees For The 32nd Annual Int’l Documentary Awards Are…
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