Rooftop Films, in partnership with Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) and the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), announced the programming for August as part of their summer drive-in festival at the Queens Drive-In location in New York City.
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“Tesla,” “Mayor” Among August Lineup for Rooftop Films Queens Drive-In
Ethan Hawke appears in Tesla by Michael Almereyda
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Bruce LaBruce’s “Saint-Narcisse” Set for Release in Canada via Northern Banner Releasing
Saint-Narcisse Saint-Narcisse, a film by Bruce LaBruce, recently selected as the Closing Night Gala of the Venice Days program (Giornate degli Autori) at the Venice Film Festival, has been picked up for distribution in Canada by Northern Banner Releasing.
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Documentary “How It Feels To Be Free” on Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier Headed to PBS
Cicely Tyson American Masters: How It Feels To Be Free, is an upcoming documentary film that tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process. The film, which is slated to premiere in early 2021 on PBS and on documentary Channel in Canada, features interviews and archival performances with all six women, as well as original conversations with contemporary artists influenced by them, including Alicia Keys, an executive producer on the project, Halle Berry, Lena Waithe, Meagan Good, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson and other luminaries, as well as family members, including Horne’s daughter Gail Lumet Buckley.
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John Leguizamo’s Directorial Debut CRITICAL THINKING Acquired by Vertical Entertainment
John Leguizamo Vertical Entertainment will release actor John Leguizamo’s Critical Thinking, which he stars in alongside Rachel Bay Jones (Ben is Back, Dear Evan Hansen) and Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire, 12 Years A Slave). The film is Leguizamo’s feature directorial debut and set for release on VOD/Digital on September 4, 2020.
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Films by Alex Gibney, Abel Ferrara Among Venice International Film Festival 2020 Lineup
Venice International Film Festival announced the lineup for the 77th edition taking place from September 2 – 12, 2020. The festival will open with the Italian film Lacci, directed by Daniele Luchetti (La nostra vita, Mio fratello è figlio unico, Il portaborse).
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Chloé Zhao’s NOMADLAND Sets Premiere Events at Venice, Toronto, Telluride, and New York Film Festivals
(From L-R): Director/Writer Chloé Zhao, Director of Photography Joshua James Richards and Frances McDormand on the set of NOMADLAND. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2020 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved Searchlight Pictures unveiled a series of global screenings to commemorate Chloé Zhao’s upcoming feature film NOMADLAND’s invitations to Venice, Toronto, Telluride, and New York Film Festivals. Zhao’s third film, an exploration of modern-day van dwelling life on the road, will World Premiere with simultaneous screenings on September 11th at the 77th Venice International Film Festival and the 45th Toronto International Film Festival, both of which will feature virtual introductions by producer, writer, editor, and director Zhao, and producer and actor Frances McDormand. Telluride, which canceled its 47th edition due to the global pandemic, will host a special “Telluride from Los Angeles” drive-in screening in Southern California later in the evening, featuring in-person appearances by Zhao and McDormand. Additionally, the New York Film Festival announced NOMADLAND as the Centerpiece Selection of the 58th edition of the festival, leading into a domestic theatrical release this fall, subsequently rolling out internationally.
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49 films to Compete at 26th Sarajevo Film Festival
Sarajevo Film Festival 49 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student film – will feature 29 world, 6 international, 2 European, 11 regional and 1 Bosnian-Herzegovinian premieres.
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Werner Herzog’s Documentary ‘Fireball’ to Premiere on Apple TV+
Werner Herzog “Fireball,” a new feature documentary film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog and professor Clive Oppenheimer will premiere around the world, in over 100 countries, on Apple TV+.
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Italian Film ‘Lacci’ by Daniele Luchetti to Open Venice Film Festival
Set of “Lacci” by Daniele Luchetti. in the picture Luigi Lo Cascio, Alba Rohrwacher, Giulia De Luca and Joshua Cerciello. Photo by Gianni Fiorito Lacci, directed by Daniele Luchetti (La nostra vita, Mio fratello è figlio unico, Il portaborse) starring Alba Rohrwacher, Luigi Lo Cascio, Laura Morante, Silvio Orlando, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Adriano Giannini, Linda Caridi is the Opening Film, Out of Competition, of the 77th Venice International Film Festival (September 2 – 12 September, 2020).
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PBS Short Film Festival to Showcase 25 Short Films Exploring Culture, Race Relations and More
Sweetheart Dancers PBS’ Webby Award-nominated PBS Short Film Festival will return for a ninth year from July 13-24 to all PBS and station digital platforms, including PBS.org, YouTube and Facebook. The festival features 25 short-form independent films presented in five categories: culture, environment, family, humanity and race.
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Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival Announces 2020 Spotlight and Competition Film Lineup
(In)visible Portraits directed by Oge Egbounu The 2020 Bentonville Film Festival co-founded by Academy Award®-winning actor Geena Davis, set to run August 10-16, announced their spotlight and competition program of independent feature films, shorts, and episodic titles. The 6th annual film festival will be presented as a hybrid structure, pairing digital screenings, panels and events alongside select on-the-ground premieres and conversations.
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World Premiere of Bosnian Film FOCUS, GRANDMA to Open Sarajevo Film Festival
Focus, Grandma (Koncentrisi se, baba) by Bosnian director Pjer Žalica The world premiere of the film Focus, Grandma (Koncentrisi se, baba) by Bosnian director Pjer Žalica will open the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival which will be held from August 14th to 21st, 2020.