Tatami, the groundbreaking Iranian drama co-directed by Oscar winner Guy Nattiv (Golda) and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi, has been picked up by XYZ Films for North America, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Based on real-life stories, the Farsi-language drama sees Arienne Mandi play Leila, an Iranian female judo athlete who travels to a world championship with her coach, played by Ebrahimi. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state.
With her own freedom as well as her family’s at stake, she’s faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach implores her to do, or fight on for the gold.
Tatami is the first feature film to have Iranian and Israeli filmmakers as co-directors. Nattiv directed the 2023 film Golda,...
Based on real-life stories, the Farsi-language drama sees Arienne Mandi play Leila, an Iranian female judo athlete who travels to a world championship with her coach, played by Ebrahimi. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state.
With her own freedom as well as her family’s at stake, she’s faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach implores her to do, or fight on for the gold.
Tatami is the first feature film to have Iranian and Israeli filmmakers as co-directors. Nattiv directed the 2023 film Golda,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Todd Martin praised Serena Williams for her incredible athleticism and unmatched competitive drive.
Martin was speaking to Sky Sports in honor of Black History Month in the United Kingdom. Now 53, Martin was once ranked as high as World No. 4 and won eight career singles titles on the Atp Tour. He earned slightly over $8 million in prize money during a 14-year career.
Even though he retired from professional tennis in 2004, shortly after Serena Williams rocketed into prominence, he stated that his compatriot merited all the praise and respect for her impressive tennis accomplishments. Serena is considered among the tennis' all-time greats .
When she announced her decision to step away from tennis last summer , she had won the second-most Grand Slam singles titles among female players with 23, in addition to a gazillion tennis landmarks and trophies. It wasn't just her wonderful skillset that separated her from the playing field,...
Martin was speaking to Sky Sports in honor of Black History Month in the United Kingdom. Now 53, Martin was once ranked as high as World No. 4 and won eight career singles titles on the Atp Tour. He earned slightly over $8 million in prize money during a 14-year career.
Even though he retired from professional tennis in 2004, shortly after Serena Williams rocketed into prominence, he stated that his compatriot merited all the praise and respect for her impressive tennis accomplishments. Serena is considered among the tennis' all-time greats .
When she announced her decision to step away from tennis last summer , she had won the second-most Grand Slam singles titles among female players with 23, in addition to a gazillion tennis landmarks and trophies. It wasn't just her wonderful skillset that separated her from the playing field,...
- 10/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
American tennis has been very good historically, and it's trending to be that way once more in the coming years.
It seems that American tennis has been on the rise for a few years now. While more experienced players like Taylor Fritz , Frances Tiafoe , and Tommy Paul stabilized as very good tennis players, some new talents like Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton emerged in recent years.
It's a great time for US tennis, with plenty of new youngsters coming through the ranks as well, but for the first time in 26 years, there are four American men ranked in the Top 15 of Atp Rankings.
The last time that happened was in 1997 when Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, and Todd Martin were those men ranked in the top 15.
With Ben Shelton's tremendous Japan Open run , which allowed him to break into the Top 15, US tennis now has four players ranked in...
It seems that American tennis has been on the rise for a few years now. While more experienced players like Taylor Fritz , Frances Tiafoe , and Tommy Paul stabilized as very good tennis players, some new talents like Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton emerged in recent years.
It's a great time for US tennis, with plenty of new youngsters coming through the ranks as well, but for the first time in 26 years, there are four American men ranked in the Top 15 of Atp Rankings.
The last time that happened was in 1997 when Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, and Todd Martin were those men ranked in the top 15.
With Ben Shelton's tremendous Japan Open run , which allowed him to break into the Top 15, US tennis now has four players ranked in...
- 10/23/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
At a moment of war and deep division in the Middle East, a film co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian is already a victory in and of itself. But the gripping sports drama Tatami, which follows a female judo champ whose career is severely jeopardized by Iran’s government during an international tournament, is more than just a promising collaboration between two filmmakers hailing from opposing sides of the conflict.
Set during one nail-biting day at the world championship in Tbilisi, Tatami — whose title refers to the mat where judoka fighters engage in combat — is both a riveting story of an athlete trying to achieve gold for the first time, and a searing political thriller where Iranian women are subjected to persecution, intimidation and possibly kidnapping at the hands of their country’s far-reaching authoritarian regime. Vibrantly helmed and performed, with co-director and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi...
Set during one nail-biting day at the world championship in Tbilisi, Tatami — whose title refers to the mat where judoka fighters engage in combat — is both a riveting story of an athlete trying to achieve gold for the first time, and a searing political thriller where Iranian women are subjected to persecution, intimidation and possibly kidnapping at the hands of their country’s far-reaching authoritarian regime. Vibrantly helmed and performed, with co-director and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi...
- 10/22/2023
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tatami, the groundbreaking Iranian drama co-directed by Oscar-winner Guy Nattiv (Golda, Skin) and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Shayda, Holy Spider), has landed a number of major international territory deals following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
WestEnd Films has closed sales on the feature — the first to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker — for Italy (Bim Distribuzione), France (Metropolitan), Portugal (Nos), Benelux (Cineart), Greece (Cinobo), Scandinavia (Mislabel), Spain (Vertigo), Germany and Switzerland (Wild Bunch), and Israel (United King). Discussions are undergoing for North America, the U.K. and all remaining territories. Range are co-repping North America with Westend.
Based on real-life stories, Tatami follows Iranian female judokas Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who travel to the Judo World Championship intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic...
WestEnd Films has closed sales on the feature — the first to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker — for Italy (Bim Distribuzione), France (Metropolitan), Portugal (Nos), Benelux (Cineart), Greece (Cinobo), Scandinavia (Mislabel), Spain (Vertigo), Germany and Switzerland (Wild Bunch), and Israel (United King). Discussions are undergoing for North America, the U.K. and all remaining territories. Range are co-repping North America with Westend.
Based on real-life stories, Tatami follows Iranian female judokas Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who travel to the Judo World Championship intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic...
- 10/5/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Hosted by Phil Keoghan, “The Amazing Race” returns for its 35th season with an expanded 13 new teams roster — instead of the usual 12.
While teams of two compete during a 23,800-mile journey around the world for a grand prize of $1 million, you can watch teams get eliminated week-after-week in a series of challenges, clues and side quests until one team arrives at the final destination. The new season will broadcast on CBS and will be able to streaming on Paramount+.
How To Watch The Amazing Race Season 35
There are a few ways to watch “The Amazing Race” season 35. Although it airs on CBS, you can stream the reality show via DirecTV Stream too — if you don’t have cable or an over-the-air TV antenna. The cable alternative offers a five-day free trial,...
Hosted by Phil Keoghan, “The Amazing Race” returns for its 35th season with an expanded 13 new teams roster — instead of the usual 12.
While teams of two compete during a 23,800-mile journey around the world for a grand prize of $1 million, you can watch teams get eliminated week-after-week in a series of challenges, clues and side quests until one team arrives at the final destination. The new season will broadcast on CBS and will be able to streaming on Paramount+.
How To Watch The Amazing Race Season 35
There are a few ways to watch “The Amazing Race” season 35. Although it airs on CBS, you can stream the reality show via DirecTV Stream too — if you don’t have cable or an over-the-air TV antenna. The cable alternative offers a five-day free trial,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Rudie Obias
- Variety Film + TV
“The Amazing Race” is getting ready to debut its 35th season on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 p.m. Et. This season, 13 teams of two will travel around the world. We will get to follow best friends, married couples, siblings, parents and children, and more to see who takes home the grand prize. The thrilling reality show will take contestants across the globe and put them through a series of challenges to determine who can finish the fastest. You can watch The Amazing Race: Season 35 with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Paramount Plus, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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- 9/27/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Stars: Kristin Lorenz, Jack McCord, Dilynn Fawn Harvey, Todd Martin, Trish Erickson-Martin, Geoff Allen, Sheila Brandon Allen, P.J. Brescia, Brandon E. Brooks, Ingrid Dittmeier Hansen, Julie Anne Prescott, Leila Jean Davis | Written by Brad Sykes, Todd Sheets, Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter, Josephina Sykes | Directed by Brad Sykes, Todd Sheets, Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter
Hi-Fear is the final instalment of the trilogy that started in 2013 with Hi-8 and was followed in 2018 by Hi-Death. These anthologies have been tributes to the glory days of shot-on-video horror and were made by many of the pioneers of that movement. This time out, the framing segment “What Are You Afraid Of?”, written and directed by Brad Sykes from a story by Brad and Josephina Sykes introduces us to Natalie, an artist tasked with creating the splash pages for four tales of horror for the comic Hi-Fear.
Hi-Fear’s first story, “Losing It At The...
Hi-Fear is the final instalment of the trilogy that started in 2013 with Hi-8 and was followed in 2018 by Hi-Death. These anthologies have been tributes to the glory days of shot-on-video horror and were made by many of the pioneers of that movement. This time out, the framing segment “What Are You Afraid Of?”, written and directed by Brad Sykes from a story by Brad and Josephina Sykes introduces us to Natalie, an artist tasked with creating the splash pages for four tales of horror for the comic Hi-Fear.
Hi-Fear’s first story, “Losing It At The...
- 9/25/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Billed as the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, “Tatami” goes all in with a lean and tense narrative that is part sport movie, part political thriller — with both parts equally neatly realized. Directed by Guy Nattiv and “Holy Spider” lead actor Zar Amir Ebrahimi (who also stars), from a screenplay by Nattiv and Elham Erfani, the film is set during the Judo World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, in which Iranian judo fighter Leila (Arienne Mandi) starts to perform better than anyone except perhaps her coach Maryam (Amir Ebrahimi) expected.
Leila’s success is a problem for the Iranian government since it means that she may go on to face an Israeli fighter in the final. The regime sees it as humiliating for Iran to potentially lose to Israel, so decides to eliminate any possibility of this happening by ordering Leila to either withdraw under a pretext,...
Leila’s success is a problem for the Iranian government since it means that she may go on to face an Israeli fighter in the final. The regime sees it as humiliating for Iran to potentially lose to Israel, so decides to eliminate any possibility of this happening by ordering Leila to either withdraw under a pretext,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Catherine Bray
- Variety Film + TV
The 13 teams racing on ‘The Amazing Race’ season 35
CBS’s award-winning The Amazing Race is increasing the number of competitors for its upcoming 35th season. Season 35 will feature 13 teams attempting to outrace each other and claim the $1 million grand prize.
“We start this season of The Amazing Race with an international flight to Asia, bringing back the thrill of traveling around the globe to exotic places. And on top of that, our cast is fantastic! Their energy is palpable, and their enthusiasm even greater! This season’s big, 90-minute episodes allow us to show more of each city we travel to, especially the people and the culture, plus we get to know our contestants on a deeper level and their relationships with each other,” stated co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri. “You will laugh, you will cry, you will shout at the TV in frustration and also scream with joy,...
CBS’s award-winning The Amazing Race is increasing the number of competitors for its upcoming 35th season. Season 35 will feature 13 teams attempting to outrace each other and claim the $1 million grand prize.
“We start this season of The Amazing Race with an international flight to Asia, bringing back the thrill of traveling around the globe to exotic places. And on top of that, our cast is fantastic! Their energy is palpable, and their enthusiasm even greater! This season’s big, 90-minute episodes allow us to show more of each city we travel to, especially the people and the culture, plus we get to know our contestants on a deeper level and their relationships with each other,” stated co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri. “You will laugh, you will cry, you will shout at the TV in frustration and also scream with joy,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The 2023 Cincinnati Masters once again promises to be a spectacular Wta 1000 tournament, as the entry list suggests.
Running from August 14th to 20th, as one of the top tournaments in the calendar, the Cincinnati Masters, also called the Western & Southern Open, almost always delivers, thanks to its great spot in the calendar, which guarantees that all players will want to fine-tune their form for the US Open.
Last year, Caroline Garcia became the champion at the tournament after she defeated Petra Kvitova in the final, and both players will return in 2023 to defend their points. But that will be more difficult than ever, with Iga Swiatek , Aryna Sabalenka , and Elena Rybakina playing their best tennis almost non-stop.
Moreover, there's a new sheriff in the town. Marketa Vondrousova surprised everyone when she won the 2023 Wimbledon Championships and secured her spot in the Top 10 in the Wta Rankings , and it will be...
Running from August 14th to 20th, as one of the top tournaments in the calendar, the Cincinnati Masters, also called the Western & Southern Open, almost always delivers, thanks to its great spot in the calendar, which guarantees that all players will want to fine-tune their form for the US Open.
Last year, Caroline Garcia became the champion at the tournament after she defeated Petra Kvitova in the final, and both players will return in 2023 to defend their points. But that will be more difficult than ever, with Iga Swiatek , Aryna Sabalenka , and Elena Rybakina playing their best tennis almost non-stop.
Moreover, there's a new sheriff in the town. Marketa Vondrousova surprised everyone when she won the 2023 Wimbledon Championships and secured her spot in the Top 10 in the Wta Rankings , and it will be...
- 7/19/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Cincinnati Masters , the Atp 1000 event, will be held from August 13th to 20th, and the entry list is traditionally star-studded.
Leading up to the last Grand Slam of the season, the Cincinnati Masters, also called the Western & Southern Open, is one of the most prestigious events on the calendar. It's an Atp 1000 tournament and last year, it was surprisingly won by Croatian talent , Borna Coric .
The Croatian will be back to fight for the trophy in 2023, but he'll once again face a talented field of contenders, fighting for a trophy that can be also used as a vase . Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are leading the list, and many will be hoping for a rematch of their Wimbledon final .
But with the rivalry starting between the two, there will be multiple names that will want to insert themselves into the discussion, and stop the dominance of these two players,...
Leading up to the last Grand Slam of the season, the Cincinnati Masters, also called the Western & Southern Open, is one of the most prestigious events on the calendar. It's an Atp 1000 tournament and last year, it was surprisingly won by Croatian talent , Borna Coric .
The Croatian will be back to fight for the trophy in 2023, but he'll once again face a talented field of contenders, fighting for a trophy that can be also used as a vase . Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are leading the list, and many will be hoping for a rematch of their Wimbledon final .
But with the rivalry starting between the two, there will be multiple names that will want to insert themselves into the discussion, and stop the dominance of these two players,...
- 7/18/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki will play at the Cincinnati Masters as the Danish former number one received a wild card entry into the Wta 1000 event.
Wozniacki shockingly announced her return to tenni s recently declaring herself ready to tackle the challenge of tennis once again. It was a huge surprise for everybody on the Wta Tour creating shockwaves among tennis fans as well.
Wozniacki was a superb player in her time and many want to see what she can do. We've seen this before as Kim Clijsters made a comeback attempt playing superb tennis, but not many other players made much noise on the tennis Tour before finally hanging it up.
Wozniacki is in a better position than Clijsters to return and she seems quite motivated. There will be plenty of chances for her to play tennis a s she received a number of wild cards already . One more is coming from...
Wozniacki shockingly announced her return to tenni s recently declaring herself ready to tackle the challenge of tennis once again. It was a huge surprise for everybody on the Wta Tour creating shockwaves among tennis fans as well.
Wozniacki was a superb player in her time and many want to see what she can do. We've seen this before as Kim Clijsters made a comeback attempt playing superb tennis, but not many other players made much noise on the tennis Tour before finally hanging it up.
Wozniacki is in a better position than Clijsters to return and she seems quite motivated. There will be plenty of chances for her to play tennis a s she received a number of wild cards already . One more is coming from...
- 7/7/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
WestEnd Films and Keshet Studios have unveiled a first look at “Golda” director Guy Nattiv and “Holy Spider” star Zar Amir-Ebrahimi’s political thriller “Judo.”
The image, which features Amir-Ebrahimi (left) and Arienne Mandi (right), follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships.
“Judo” (working title) is co-directed by Nattiv and Amir-Ebrahimi. It is co-written by Nattiv and Elham Erfani (“The Case of Sacrifice”). The project is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, during a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis, and state violence against women is amplified.
Other cast members include Jaime Ray Newman (“Dopesick”), Nadine Marshall (“The Silent Twin”), Mehdi Bajestani (“Holy Spider”), Lirr Katz and Ash Goldeh.
Here’s an official synopsis for the project: “Judo” is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka...
The image, which features Amir-Ebrahimi (left) and Arienne Mandi (right), follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships.
“Judo” (working title) is co-directed by Nattiv and Amir-Ebrahimi. It is co-written by Nattiv and Elham Erfani (“The Case of Sacrifice”). The project is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, during a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis, and state violence against women is amplified.
Other cast members include Jaime Ray Newman (“Dopesick”), Nadine Marshall (“The Silent Twin”), Mehdi Bajestani (“Holy Spider”), Lirr Katz and Ash Goldeh.
Here’s an official synopsis for the project: “Judo” is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka...
- 5/17/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi are to make history by becoming the first Israeli and Iranian filmmakers to co-direct a feature.
Unveiled at a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis and state violence against women is amplified, political thriller Untitled Judo is a collaboration aimed at shining a spotlight on the regime currently governing Iran.
The film — backed by Israel’s Keshat Studios and launched in Berlin by WestEnd Films, which has worldwide rights — follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Nattiv — already in Berlin with his Helen Mirren-starring Golda Meir biopic Golda — will co-direct Untitled Judo alongside Holy Spider lead actress Ebrahimi (who will also star) from a script co-written by Elham Erfani.
Untitled Judo is a portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (played by The L Word: Generation Q‘s Arienne Mandi...
Unveiled at a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis and state violence against women is amplified, political thriller Untitled Judo is a collaboration aimed at shining a spotlight on the regime currently governing Iran.
The film — backed by Israel’s Keshat Studios and launched in Berlin by WestEnd Films, which has worldwide rights — follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Nattiv — already in Berlin with his Helen Mirren-starring Golda Meir biopic Golda — will co-direct Untitled Judo alongside Holy Spider lead actress Ebrahimi (who will also star) from a script co-written by Elham Erfani.
Untitled Judo is a portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (played by The L Word: Generation Q‘s Arienne Mandi...
- 2/8/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WestEnd Films has acquired world rights to Untitled Judo, a political thriller co-directed by Guy Nattiv and actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Holy Spider).
The film is currently in post-production. WestEnd Films will launch sales at this year’s European Film Market.
The pic is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker and follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Elham Erfani (The Case of Sacrifice) is a co-writer on the project.
Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q) and co-director Zar Amir Ebrahimi star in the lead roles, alongside Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall and Mehdi Bajestani (Holy Spider).
The full synopsis reads: Untitled Judo is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who...
The film is currently in post-production. WestEnd Films will launch sales at this year’s European Film Market.
The pic is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker and follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Elham Erfani (The Case of Sacrifice) is a co-writer on the project.
Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q) and co-director Zar Amir Ebrahimi star in the lead roles, alongside Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall and Mehdi Bajestani (Holy Spider).
The full synopsis reads: Untitled Judo is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who...
- 2/8/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The film is up for five Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK-Ireland rights to Tribeca award-winning US feature The Novice, which it will release in cinemas and on digital platforms on April 1, 2022.
The film is the directorial debut of US writer-director Lauren Hadaway, and is based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower.
Isabelle Fuhrman stars as an obsessive college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an extreme physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
The film debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning three awards: best US narrative feature film,...
Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK-Ireland rights to Tribeca award-winning US feature The Novice, which it will release in cinemas and on digital platforms on April 1, 2022.
The film is the directorial debut of US writer-director Lauren Hadaway, and is based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower.
Isabelle Fuhrman stars as an obsessive college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an extreme physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
The film debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning three awards: best US narrative feature film,...
- 2/16/2022
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to The Novice, the first feature from writer-director Lauren Hadaway, which will debut in select theaters, digital platforms and VOD on December 17.
The festival favorite follows queer college freshman Alex Dall (Orphan‘s Isabelle Fuhrman), who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
Hadaway based the thriller on personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower. With it, she poses provocative questions about the expectations imposed on young women in America, and the psychologically damaging effects of a culture that encourages the pursuit of being “the best” no matter the cost.
Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Kate Drummond, Jonathan Cherry and Charlotte Ubben round out the cast of the film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top prize of Best U.S. Narrative Feature,...
The festival favorite follows queer college freshman Alex Dall (Orphan‘s Isabelle Fuhrman), who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
Hadaway based the thriller on personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower. With it, she poses provocative questions about the expectations imposed on young women in America, and the psychologically damaging effects of a culture that encourages the pursuit of being “the best” no matter the cost.
Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Kate Drummond, Jonathan Cherry and Charlotte Ubben round out the cast of the film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top prize of Best U.S. Narrative Feature,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – Going both ways … in-person screenings in New York City and virtual/online for at-home enjoyment proved a success for the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. The 20th Fest announced their Jury Competition Award Winners on June 17th, with honorees that included Games and Podcasts for the first time.
The top prizes went to “The Novice,” directed by Lauren Hadaway (Best U.S. Narrative), “Brighton 4th,” directed by Levan Koguashivili (Best International Narrative) and “Ascension,” Directed by Jessica Kingdon (Best Documentary).
Best U.S. Narrative Feature for 2021 is ‘The Novice,’ directed by Lauren Hadaway
Photo credit: Tribeca Film Festival
Awards were distributed in the following feature film competition categories – U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, New Narrative Director, and the Nora Ephron Prize, honoring a woman writer or director. Awards were also given in the short film categories – Narrative, Documentary, Student Visionary and Animation. New Directors were also honored with Narrative Awards,...
The top prizes went to “The Novice,” directed by Lauren Hadaway (Best U.S. Narrative), “Brighton 4th,” directed by Levan Koguashivili (Best International Narrative) and “Ascension,” Directed by Jessica Kingdon (Best Documentary).
Best U.S. Narrative Feature for 2021 is ‘The Novice,’ directed by Lauren Hadaway
Photo credit: Tribeca Film Festival
Awards were distributed in the following feature film competition categories – U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, New Narrative Director, and the Nora Ephron Prize, honoring a woman writer or director. Awards were also given in the short film categories – Narrative, Documentary, Student Visionary and Animation. New Directors were also honored with Narrative Awards,...
- 6/20/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Tribeca Festival 2021 has announced the full list of winners for each of its competition categories. Lauren Hadaway’s “The Novice” won for narrative feature, Levan Koguashvili’s “Brighton 4th” won for international feature and Jessica Kingdon’s “Ascension” won for documentary feature.
Awards were given out for the following competition categories: U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary, short films, immersive, the Nora Ephron award and the first-ever podcast and games categories.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose as a result of Covid-19,” Cara Cusumano, festival director and vice president of programming, said in a statement. “Each of these recipients truly embody the spirit of our creative community.”
The winners of the audience awards, which are determined by audience votes throughout the festival,...
Awards were given out for the following competition categories: U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary, short films, immersive, the Nora Ephron award and the first-ever podcast and games categories.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose as a result of Covid-19,” Cara Cusumano, festival director and vice president of programming, said in a statement. “Each of these recipients truly embody the spirit of our creative community.”
The winners of the audience awards, which are determined by audience votes throughout the festival,...
- 6/17/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
The 20th annual Tribeca Festival has announced the winners in the competition categories at this year’s awards ceremony out of Spring Studios in New York City. Awards were given in the following competition categories: U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary; Short Films, Immersive, the Nora Ephron Award, and the first-ever Podcast and Games categories. For the first time ever, Italian eyewear brand Persol presented the award to the 2021 Best Actor, U.S. Narrative, recipient.
The Festival, which had the honor of welcoming back in-person audiences, concludes on June 20.
The top honors in feature films went to “The Novice,” “Brighton 4th,” and “Ascension.”
Chanel James and Taylor Garron won the Nora Ephron Award and a $25,000 prize for “As of Yet.” The award, created nine years ago, honors a female writer or director embodying the late filmmaker.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re...
The Festival, which had the honor of welcoming back in-person audiences, concludes on June 20.
The top honors in feature films went to “The Novice,” “Brighton 4th,” and “Ascension.”
Chanel James and Taylor Garron won the Nora Ephron Award and a $25,000 prize for “As of Yet.” The award, created nine years ago, honors a female writer or director embodying the late filmmaker.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re...
- 6/17/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
These days, as you’ll hear from everyone from Steven Soderbergh to Jim Cummings, shooting a movie on your smartphone is a viable — and practical — option for filmmakers. It’s no wonder why: the equipment is readily available, highly mobile, and straightforward to use.
Recently, filmmakers Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler (who direct under the moniker Similar but Different with production company division7) took the step of directing a commercial shoot entirely on smartphones. Because of current social distancing regulations, the duo was forced to innovate. “With the new constraints of remote shooting, we needed a strategy that would mimic our usual onset experience and equipment that would create a cinematic feel,” said Girdwood.
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Recently, filmmakers Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler (who direct under the moniker Similar but Different with production company division7) took the step of directing a commercial shoot entirely on smartphones. Because of current social distancing regulations, the duo was forced to innovate. “With the new constraints of remote shooting, we needed a strategy that would mimic our usual onset experience and equipment that would create a cinematic feel,” said Girdwood.
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- 4/22/2020
- by Natalia Winkelman
- Indiewire
Stars: Julia Vally, Todd Sheets, Fabiana Formica, Kate Durocher, Dilynn Fawn Harvey, Jensen Jacobs, Renee Galarza, Jay Sosnicki, Antwoine Steele, Todd Martin, Kristen Adams, Thomas Kindler, Billy Nicholson, Eve Smith, Mike Gordon | Written by Anthony Catanese, Amanda Payton, Tim Ritter, Todd Sheets, Brad Sykes, Josephina Sykes | Directed by Anthony Catanese, Amanda Payton, Tim Ritter, Todd Sheets, Brad Sykes
I’m a longtime fan of horror anthology films. I think it goes back to my love of short fiction, something I still really love to this day, and being able to get a snapshot of a story, a quick, often deliberate, sometimes hectic, slice of the chosen genre. Horror is a genre I’ve had a extended love affair with, and so mixing those two things together is a big plus for me. Released by Wild Eye Releasing, Hi-Death brings five new stories with it, each one different in tone, style and,...
I’m a longtime fan of horror anthology films. I think it goes back to my love of short fiction, something I still really love to this day, and being able to get a snapshot of a story, a quick, often deliberate, sometimes hectic, slice of the chosen genre. Horror is a genre I’ve had a extended love affair with, and so mixing those two things together is a big plus for me. Released by Wild Eye Releasing, Hi-Death brings five new stories with it, each one different in tone, style and,...
- 6/12/2019
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
The Lower East Side Film Festival is only two days away from its 9th annual launch! This year's festival promises an interesting lineup of films, including Omri Dorani's This is Our Home. Also in today's Horror Highlights: the digital and limited edition VHS release of Hi-Death, the trailer for Come, Said the Night, which will make its Southern California premiere at Dances with Films, as well as a Trust Me teaser trailer plus West Coast festival premiere details.
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Hi-Death Digital, Disc, and Limited Edition VHS Release Details: "Wild Eye Releasing will release Nightfall Pictures’ horror anthology Hi-death on disc, digital and limited edition VHS on June 10.
From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror.
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Hi-Death Digital, Disc, and Limited Edition VHS Release Details: "Wild Eye Releasing will release Nightfall Pictures’ horror anthology Hi-death on disc, digital and limited edition VHS on June 10.
From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror.
- 6/4/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Available to play for only two weeks — the Ghostbusters live event for PikPok's Into the Dead 2 is going on right now. Continue reading for more details. Also in today's highlights: Hi-Death trailer and poster released, Streetwalkers first production details, and Daughters of Dismay teaser trailer revealed.
Two-Week Only Ghostbusters Live Event for Into the Dead 2: "Leading games publisher PikPok today announced an all-new Ghostbusters live event for the hit videogame Into the Dead 2 will be coming to the App Store and Google Play on February 21, 2019 (Est). An officially licensed event developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps, the event will feature the beloved characters of the original Ghostbusters movies and will be available for the limited time of two weeks only.
The Ghostbusters event in Into the Dead 2 is the most ambitious event yet for the game, and for the first time will take place...
Two-Week Only Ghostbusters Live Event for Into the Dead 2: "Leading games publisher PikPok today announced an all-new Ghostbusters live event for the hit videogame Into the Dead 2 will be coming to the App Store and Google Play on February 21, 2019 (Est). An officially licensed event developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps, the event will feature the beloved characters of the original Ghostbusters movies and will be available for the limited time of two weeks only.
The Ghostbusters event in Into the Dead 2 is the most ambitious event yet for the game, and for the first time will take place...
- 2/27/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Synopsis: Leatherface and his demented family terrorize two couples on the way home from their prom. Review: While I love the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974, I must admit that I thought all the films that followed it in the series were quite lousy. The second one was just way too goofy and …
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The post Film Review: Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) appeared first on Hnn | Horrornews.net. Copyrights 2008-2018 - Todd Martin...
- 12/18/2018
- by Todd Martin
- Horror News
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