China has selected the volleyball drama Leap directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chen as the official entry in Best International Feature Film category at 93rd Academy Awards.
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China Selects Peter Ho-Sun Chen’s LEAP for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Leap directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chen
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Rome Independent Film Festival 2020 to Wrap with Love & Pride Day Spotlighting LGBTQ Films
Asphalt Goddess by Julián Hernández On December 3rd, the RIFF – Rome Independent Film Festival online ends with the traditional Love & Pride Day – Il valore della diversità. For the third year, the whole day will be dedicated to the LGBTQ topic and, among others, the premiere of the out of competition film Asphalt Goddess by Julián Hernández (Mexico), winner of the Teddy Awards at the Berlin Film Festival in 2003 and 2009. Max, after becoming the lead singer of a rock band, returns to her shantytown. Once there, memories await her, but also news and truths that have remained silent for years.
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GuadaLAjara Film Festival in LA Goes Virtual, Opens with NO MAN’S LAND Starring George López
NO MAN’S LAND directed by Conor Allyn, starring Frank Grillo, Andie MacDowell, George López GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles set to run December 17-19, 2020, announced a 100% virtual 2020 program. Celebrating ten years since its premiere in Los Angeles, the festival, formerly known as FICG in LA also revealed its new name – GuadaLAjara Film Festival – as homage to the two cities in which it was founded.
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UNDER THE GRAPEFRUIT TREE: THE CC SABATHIA STORY Documentary Debuts on HBO in December
Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story, a documentary from HBO Sports and Major League Baseball, debuts Tuesday, December 22 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on HBO.
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Slamdance Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup of Virtual and Drive-in Screenings
No Trace (Nulle Trace) directed by Simon Lavoie Slamdance Film Festival announced the full lineup of 25 features along with 107 shorts and episodics for the 27th edition of the festival, a number that equals previous editions of the festival. This includes a new program titled Unstoppable, a showcase for creators with disabilities. Running February 12-25, 2021, this will also be Slamdance’s most accessible festival ever, with all films, Q&A’s and panels available on Slamdance.com, AppleTV, Roku, Firestick, and YouTube. In addition to a vibrant virtual experience, there will be a two-night drive-in presentation in Joshua Tree open to the public on February 13th and 14th as well as the closing night screening at a Los Angeles drive-in on February 25.
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Watch Trailer for KEEPER OF TIME, Documentary Exploring the History of Horology, Mechanical Watchmaking
KEEPER OF TIME directed by Michael Culyba The new teaser trailer debuted today for “Keeper of Time”, a feature-length documentary produced and directed by Michael Culyba, which will be released late Winter 2021. Before the film began production in 2018, Culyba ran a very successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, which raised over $115,000 in 35 days.
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Award Winning Sci-fi Thriller THE CONTROL Released on Digital/DVD
“The Control” directed by Michael Stasko and Eric Schiller The independent post-modern science fiction feature film “The Control” written and directed by Michael Stasko and Eric Schiller, stars Mike Stasko (‘Mike’), Eric Schiller (‘Eric’) and Sharon Belle (‘Sophie’). The film is now available to rent and own on DVD and North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Media.
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“I Carry You With Me” “Cuba, Reframed” “Truman & Tennessee” Among Winners of 2020 Key West Film Festival
I Carry You With Me, directed by Heidi Ewing The 2020 Key West Film Festival wrapped with the annual awards ceremony, awarding prizes to the winning films. The top prizes including KWFF Critics’ Award went to I Carry You With Me, directed by Heidi Ewing and Best Florida Film went to Cuba, Reframed, directed by John Biffar. The Best LGBTQ Film went to Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation, directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland and Best Women’s Film went to 9 to 5: Story of a Movement, directed by Julia Reichert.
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The Philippines Selects MINDANAO for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Mindanao directed by Brillante Mendoza The Philippines selected the war drama Mindanao directed by Brillante Mendoza as the country’s representative in the International Film Feature category of the 93rd Academy Awards.
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STARS FELL ON ALABAMA Trailer: Romantic Comedy Set for Release in January 2021
STARS FELL ON ALABAMA Samuel Goldwyn Films released the trailer for the romantic comedy Stars Fell on Alabama, set for release on-demand and digital on January 8, 2021.
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British Independent Film Awards Announces 2020 Long Lists – ‘Nomadland’ ‘Crip Camp’ and more
NOMADLAND British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) announced the long list for the 2020 Best British Short Film award. The 16 films listed below were chosen from over 300 entries. BIFA also announced this year’s long list in its highly-competitive Best International Independent Film category, and Best Documentary category, celebrating the finest independent films of the year.
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CNN Acquires ‘PRESIDENT IN WAITING,’ Joe Biden Documentary Premieres in December
Joe Biden CNN acquired the documentary “President in Waiting” from director Jeffrey Roth (41, The Wonder of it All). Now-President-Elect Joe Biden discusses his deliberation in accepting his nomination of Vice President, and explores in detail, his relationship with President Barack Obama, and the key counsel he offered at pivotal moments during their time in office. The film will premiere Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:00pm Eastern on CNN.