New York’s Tribeca Film Festival is turning 22 this year, and from June 5-16 will be bringing another bumper crop of American and international indies to film screens in lower Manhattan. And sure, we’d all like to eat cannolis with Robert De Niro at one of those fancy bakeries they have down there, but unfortunately not all of us are talented enough to create a Tribeca-worthy feature or short. Luckily, we have proxies available in the form of three Film Independent Fiscal Sponsorship-supported projects!
These Tribeca-bound bangers include one fiction feature, one nonfiction feature and a fiction short. So whatever programming track you find yourself on below Canal Street in July, there’s a good chance you’ll stumble upon something with our #FiSpo impreminator. You’ll also discover three distinct tales–of contentious teen romance, manslaughter as family bonding, and the 1980s New Wave music scene. And in case you forgot,...
These Tribeca-bound bangers include one fiction feature, one nonfiction feature and a fiction short. So whatever programming track you find yourself on below Canal Street in July, there’s a good chance you’ll stumble upon something with our #FiSpo impreminator. You’ll also discover three distinct tales–of contentious teen romance, manslaughter as family bonding, and the 1980s New Wave music scene. And in case you forgot,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Film Independent
- Film Independent News & More
One of two films this year about men who take sex workers on road trips in search of aliens, We Are Living Things could not be more different in tone from its counterpart, Unidentified Objects. Sticking very closely to a familiar cinematic path, it aims to distinguish itself by way of style rather than substance, with a series of strong set pieces marking its spiralling path towards a transformative final shot.
Xingchen Lyu plays Chuyao, a Chinese-born woman who has been trafficked to the US, where she works in a salon and decorates the arm of mob boss Tiger (Zao Wang). In an early scene we see him fit her with a tracking chip, or the sort sometimes implanted in pets, which he says will make it easier for him to watch over her. The scar on her neck is covered by a cute little tattoo. He flatters her constantly,...
Xingchen Lyu plays Chuyao, a Chinese-born woman who has been trafficked to the US, where she works in a salon and decorates the arm of mob boss Tiger (Zao Wang). In an early scene we see him fit her with a tracking chip, or the sort sometimes implanted in pets, which he says will make it easier for him to watch over her. The scar on her neck is covered by a cute little tattoo. He flatters her constantly,...
- 7/9/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
In today’s TV news roundup, HBO released the teaser trailer for “Lovecraft Country,” and the documentary “Freestyle Love Supreme” announced that it will no longer be airing on Hulu on June 5 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
First Looks
HBO has released a teaser for its adaptation of “Lovecraft Country,” coming this August. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” takes a road trip through America in the era of Jim Crow with Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) as they battle both racism and supernatural monsters. “Lovecraft Country” is executive produced by Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller.
Executive News
Kim Brunhuber has joined CNN International as an Atlanta-based anchor. He will anchor the Europe morning editions of “CNN Newsroom” in addition to weekday programming.
First Looks
HBO has released a teaser for its adaptation of “Lovecraft Country,” coming this August. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” takes a road trip through America in the era of Jim Crow with Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) as they battle both racism and supernatural monsters. “Lovecraft Country” is executive produced by Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller.
Executive News
Kim Brunhuber has joined CNN International as an Atlanta-based anchor. He will anchor the Europe morning editions of “CNN Newsroom” in addition to weekday programming.
- 6/3/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television unveiled the 12 helmers selected for the next class of its Diverse Directors Program: Jeannie Donohoe, Alexandra Fisher, Alesia Glidewell, Mousa Kraish, Sarah Lancaster, Kantú Lentz, C.C. Miller, Aldo Pisano, Aemilia Scott, Monique Sorgen, Ham Tran and Zao Wang. Read more about them below.
Now in its sixth year, the annual program provides opportunities for artists of diverse backgrounds to take part in an intensive episodic directing workshop consisting of discussion and instruction from working directors, production personnel and entertainment professionals at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City.
The initiative is part of Spt’s commitment to providing opportunities to talented artists of diverse backgrounds.
“The Diverse Directors Program has been instrumental in opening the door to storytellers who offer different perspectives,” said Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios. “At Spt, diverse voices are essential to telling meaningful and poignant stories, and we...
Now in its sixth year, the annual program provides opportunities for artists of diverse backgrounds to take part in an intensive episodic directing workshop consisting of discussion and instruction from working directors, production personnel and entertainment professionals at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City.
The initiative is part of Spt’s commitment to providing opportunities to talented artists of diverse backgrounds.
“The Diverse Directors Program has been instrumental in opening the door to storytellers who offer different perspectives,” said Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios. “At Spt, diverse voices are essential to telling meaningful and poignant stories, and we...
- 12/16/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
HBOAccess has announced the top 20 semi-finalists for their 2018 Directing Fellowship. The program supports directors who are interested in a career in television by giving them the opportunity to shoot a pilot presentation which will air on HBO, HBO Go, and HBO Now.
HBO received over 1,000 submissions when it opened its application portal in February. “There are so many talented new directors doing great work. Getting this list down to only three fellows will be difficult,” remarked President of HBO Films Len Amato, “but we gladly accept that challenge and are excited to support and give a platform to new voices and artists with vision.”
The 2018 HBOAccess semi-finalists are:
Alicia J. Rose
Carey Williams
Damon Russell
Dinh Thai
Dubois Ashong
Erika Bagnarello
Huay-Bing Law
Jacqueline Dow
Kaitlin Fontana
Mary Gulino
Maureen Bharoocha
Michael Olmos
Mylissa Fitzsimmons
Olivia Clare Newman
Ryan Richmond
Ryan Zaragoza
Tanuj Chopra
Tarik Jackson
Thembi Banks
Zao Wang...
HBO received over 1,000 submissions when it opened its application portal in February. “There are so many talented new directors doing great work. Getting this list down to only three fellows will be difficult,” remarked President of HBO Films Len Amato, “but we gladly accept that challenge and are excited to support and give a platform to new voices and artists with vision.”
The 2018 HBOAccess semi-finalists are:
Alicia J. Rose
Carey Williams
Damon Russell
Dinh Thai
Dubois Ashong
Erika Bagnarello
Huay-Bing Law
Jacqueline Dow
Kaitlin Fontana
Mary Gulino
Maureen Bharoocha
Michael Olmos
Mylissa Fitzsimmons
Olivia Clare Newman
Ryan Richmond
Ryan Zaragoza
Tanuj Chopra
Tarik Jackson
Thembi Banks
Zao Wang...
- 4/11/2018
- by Sean McAloon
- Age of the Nerd
In today’s roundup, Lifetime released the trailer for new thriller series “You,” and the CW announced the return dates for several summer shows.
Frist Looks
Lifetime released the first official trailer of thriller series “You” based on the best-selling book of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. From executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, the show follows a twisted, obsessive love story about a man who uses the hyper-connectivity of today’s world to make a woman fall for him. “You” stars Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Shay Mitchell, Luca Padovan, and Zach Cherry, with a special guest appearance by John Stamos. It premieres September 9 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Watch the trailer below.
Casting
Undefeated boxing champion Andre “Son of God” Ward will host Mark Burnett’s boxing competition series “The Contender.” Freddie Roach and Naazim Richardson have also joined the series as trainers. The 12-episode season will...
Frist Looks
Lifetime released the first official trailer of thriller series “You” based on the best-selling book of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. From executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, the show follows a twisted, obsessive love story about a man who uses the hyper-connectivity of today’s world to make a woman fall for him. “You” stars Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Shay Mitchell, Luca Padovan, and Zach Cherry, with a special guest appearance by John Stamos. It premieres September 9 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Watch the trailer below.
Casting
Undefeated boxing champion Andre “Son of God” Ward will host Mark Burnett’s boxing competition series “The Contender.” Freddie Roach and Naazim Richardson have also joined the series as trainers. The 12-episode season will...
- 4/10/2018
- by Ariana Brockington
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Stephen Chow’s comedy grossed a record $41m on its opening day in China, a record for a domestic title.
Im Global has picked up international rights to Stephen Chow’s comedy The Mermaid, which grossed a record $41m on its opening day (Feb 8) in China.
Through its fast-growing Anthem division, Im Global has also picked up Zao Wang’s The Precipice Game, produced by Shanghai-based Fundamental Films.
Released on the first day of the Chinese New Year holiday, The Mermaid’s opening day box office is the biggest ever for a Chinese title and second only to Furious 7’s $63m opening day haul. Sony Pictures will release the film in the Us on February 19. Im Global has international rights outside of North America, UK, Aus/Nz and Asia.
Kept under wraps during much of its shoot, the zany comedy stars Deng Chao as a young tycoon whose plans to drive marine wildlife away from...
Im Global has picked up international rights to Stephen Chow’s comedy The Mermaid, which grossed a record $41m on its opening day (Feb 8) in China.
Through its fast-growing Anthem division, Im Global has also picked up Zao Wang’s The Precipice Game, produced by Shanghai-based Fundamental Films.
Released on the first day of the Chinese New Year holiday, The Mermaid’s opening day box office is the biggest ever for a Chinese title and second only to Furious 7’s $63m opening day haul. Sony Pictures will release the film in the Us on February 19. Im Global has international rights outside of North America, UK, Aus/Nz and Asia.
Kept under wraps during much of its shoot, the zany comedy stars Deng Chao as a young tycoon whose plans to drive marine wildlife away from...
- 2/11/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Chiller TV's Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear is set to premiere on July 11th, and right now we have the first TV spot for this latest chilling affair. Check it out, and if you get the channel, set those DVRs!
The anthology features five short films that are each set in a different state, thus the title, and which center on five different basic human fears.
Sandy - Fear of Ego Death - Written & directed by Brett Simmons; produced by Brett Simmons, Andrew Ducote, Kellen Moore for Brett Simmons Productions
The Trouble With Dad - Fear of Separation - Directed by Glenn McQuaid; written by McQuaid & Clay McLeod Chapman; produced by Larry Fessenden, Jennifer Wexler for Glass Eye Pix
Tick Warning - Fear of Mutilation - Written & directed by John Poliquin; produced By Dan De Filippo, Dave Marken for Pipeline Entertainment
Ghost Daughter - Fear of Extinction - Written...
The anthology features five short films that are each set in a different state, thus the title, and which center on five different basic human fears.
Sandy - Fear of Ego Death - Written & directed by Brett Simmons; produced by Brett Simmons, Andrew Ducote, Kellen Moore for Brett Simmons Productions
The Trouble With Dad - Fear of Separation - Directed by Glenn McQuaid; written by McQuaid & Clay McLeod Chapman; produced by Larry Fessenden, Jennifer Wexler for Glass Eye Pix
Tick Warning - Fear of Mutilation - Written & directed by John Poliquin; produced By Dan De Filippo, Dave Marken for Pipeline Entertainment
Ghost Daughter - Fear of Extinction - Written...
- 6/10/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Chiller TV's Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear is set to premiere on July 11th, and some pretty cool new poster art for it from Iconisus L&Y - Visual Communication Systems hit the Net this weekend, which you can check out right here.
The anthology features five short films that are each set in a different state, thus the title, and which center on five different basic human fears.
Sandy - Fear of Ego Death - Written & directed by Brett Simmons; produced by Brett Simmons, Andrew Ducote, Kellen Moore for Brett Simmons Productions
The Trouble With Dad - Fear of Separation - Directed by Glenn McQuaid; written by McQuaid & Clay McLeod Chapman; produced by Larry Fessenden, Jennifer Wexler for Glass Eye Pix
Tick Warning - Fear of Mutilation - Written & directed by John Poliquin; produced By Dan De Filippo, Dave Marken for Pipeline Entertainment
Ghost Daughter - Fear of...
The anthology features five short films that are each set in a different state, thus the title, and which center on five different basic human fears.
Sandy - Fear of Ego Death - Written & directed by Brett Simmons; produced by Brett Simmons, Andrew Ducote, Kellen Moore for Brett Simmons Productions
The Trouble With Dad - Fear of Separation - Directed by Glenn McQuaid; written by McQuaid & Clay McLeod Chapman; produced by Larry Fessenden, Jennifer Wexler for Glass Eye Pix
Tick Warning - Fear of Mutilation - Written & directed by John Poliquin; produced By Dan De Filippo, Dave Marken for Pipeline Entertainment
Ghost Daughter - Fear of...
- 5/25/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Around this time last year, Chiller premiered their anthology film Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear, which included short films from the likes of Eric England (Contracted), Emily Hagins (Pathogen) and even Pet Sematary's Gage Creed, Miko Hughes.
This year they're at it again, with the premiere looming for the follow-up Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear.
The second installment in the series is set for premiere on July 11th at 9pm Est, of course exclusively on Chiller TV. The anthology features five short films that are each set in a different state, thus the title, and which center on five different basic human fears.
Check out the full roster of included shorts below, and set your DVRs!
Sandy - Fear of Ego Death - Written & Directed by Brett Simmons Produced By, Brett Simmons, Andrew Ducote, Kellen Moore for Brett Simmons Productions
The Trouble With Dad - Fear of...
This year they're at it again, with the premiere looming for the follow-up Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear.
The second installment in the series is set for premiere on July 11th at 9pm Est, of course exclusively on Chiller TV. The anthology features five short films that are each set in a different state, thus the title, and which center on five different basic human fears.
Check out the full roster of included shorts below, and set your DVRs!
Sandy - Fear of Ego Death - Written & Directed by Brett Simmons Produced By, Brett Simmons, Andrew Ducote, Kellen Moore for Brett Simmons Productions
The Trouble With Dad - Fear of...
- 5/20/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
The British Horror Film Festival have announced their fantastic line-up for this year’s genre festival. Features include the UK chiller Entity starring Dervla Kirwan, Charlotte Riley and Branko Tomovic directed by Steve Stone, Canadian thriller Fortune Cookie Prophecies starring Emily Alatalo directed by Henry Li and In the House of Flies from director Gabriel Carrer. The British Horror Film Festival is in its fourth year and will take place Friday 18th & Saturday 19th October 2013 at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square in London.
Here is the full Official Selection:
Fortune Cookie Prophecies, dir. Henry Li Spira, dir. John James Smith Tumbling After, dir. Nicholas Humphries Left Hand Billy In The Second Solution, dir. Gabriele Zuccarini 82, dir. Calum Macdiarmid Honey Moon Suite, dir. Zao Wang The Meeting, dir. Karen Lam Moment Of Clarity, dir. James Fisher In The House Of The Flies, dir. Gabriel Carrer Belly Of The Wolf, dir. Mark Fisher Dia De Los Muertos,...
Here is the full Official Selection:
Fortune Cookie Prophecies, dir. Henry Li Spira, dir. John James Smith Tumbling After, dir. Nicholas Humphries Left Hand Billy In The Second Solution, dir. Gabriele Zuccarini 82, dir. Calum Macdiarmid Honey Moon Suite, dir. Zao Wang The Meeting, dir. Karen Lam Moment Of Clarity, dir. James Fisher In The House Of The Flies, dir. Gabriel Carrer Belly Of The Wolf, dir. Mark Fisher Dia De Los Muertos,...
- 9/23/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Devil in My Ride, an announcement of The British Horror Film Festival lineup, details on Circus of the Dead, an excerpt from Ground Zero, Five Things You Need For the Zombie Apocalypse from Michael Garza, a Q&A with Rachel and Simon Light, and much more:
Devil in My Ride Trailer and Premiere Details: “Red Band Films, the specialty genre label of L.A. based production and finance company Unified Pictures, announced today that its debut feature “Devil in My Ride,” starring Sid Haig (“Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Jackie Brown,” “The Devil’s Rejects”), will make its much anticipated World Premiere at the Shriekfest International Film Festival, taking place October 3rd to 6th in Los Angeles.
“Devil in My Ride” is a horror comedy directed by...
Devil in My Ride Trailer and Premiere Details: “Red Band Films, the specialty genre label of L.A. based production and finance company Unified Pictures, announced today that its debut feature “Devil in My Ride,” starring Sid Haig (“Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Jackie Brown,” “The Devil’s Rejects”), will make its much anticipated World Premiere at the Shriekfest International Film Festival, taking place October 3rd to 6th in Los Angeles.
“Devil in My Ride” is a horror comedy directed by...
- 9/22/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
For short films, the Tribeca Film Festival is a must. Winning the award for Narrative Short or Best Documentary Short automatically qualifies a film for the Academy Awards. Their track record isn’t too bad either. Shawn Christensen’s Curfew had its New York premiere at the Festival and went on to win the Academy Award.
This year, Tribeca will show 60 short films in eight categories, from a variety of new and returning directors (including Christensen with Grandma’s Not A Toaster), and featuring performances from a number of Hollywood stars. Elijah Wood plays a standup comic who attempts a daring set in Setup,...
This year, Tribeca will show 60 short films in eight categories, from a variety of new and returning directors (including Christensen with Grandma’s Not A Toaster), and featuring performances from a number of Hollywood stars. Elijah Wood plays a standup comic who attempts a daring set in Setup,...
- 3/11/2013
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
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