The Tale of Silyan, a docu-fable film from Macedonian filmmaker Tamara Kotevska will World Premiere in Out of Competition at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
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Tamara Kotevska’s Docu-fable ‘The Tale of Silyan’ Premieres at Venice Film Festival
The Tale of Silyan by Tamara Kotevsk (Ciconia Film, Concordia Studio, The Corner Shop)
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‘Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life’ Documentary on Famed Gelato-maker Released on VOD | Trailer
Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life, described as “a heartwarming, sensory-rich documentary celebrating the extraordinary life of Italy’s most joyful gelato-maker” will be released on VOD digital platforms on August 19, 2025.
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‘Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex’ Trailer – Music Documentary Explores the Glam‑rock Pioneer
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex is a music documentary directed by Ethan Silverman that explores the life and music of glam‑rock pioneer. Through a combination of archival footage and rare interviews, a cross‑generational array of artists re‑imagine his songs.
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‘Naked Ambition’ Trailer – Dita Von Teese and Larry King Featured in Bunny Yeager Documentary Film
Naked Ambition (Music Box Films) Naked Ambition is a new documentary film from directors Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch, spotlighting legendary pinup model‑turned‑photographer Bunny Yeager. Known for popularizing the bikini, discovering Bettie Page, shaping Playboy’s visual style, and even inventing the modern selfie, Yeager’s story is told through archival materials and insightful interviews. The film brings together a compelling ensemble of voices including Dita Von Teese, Bruce Weber, and the late Larry King all sharing how Yeager transformed American visual culture.
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Ben Stiller Directing “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost” Documentary Story on His Famous Parents
Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost (Apple TV+ ) Ben Stiller is directing and producing a new Apple documentary feature titled “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost” on the inspiring story of his parents, comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. It is set to premiere in select theaters October 17, and stream on Apple TV+ October 24, 2025.
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Reid Davenport’s ‘Life After’ Documentary on Elizabeth Bouvia’s 1983 Right-to-die Case Opens in Theaters | Trailer
Life After by Reid Davenport (Reuters, courtesy Multitude Films) Life After directed by disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport (I Didn’t See You There), is a powerful documentary on the deeply personal and public debate surrounding assisted dying.
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‘TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets’ Documentary to Open in Theaters in Fall | Trailer
Torn: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets (Hemdale Films) Directed by award-winning filmmaker Nim Shapira, the documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets, traces the grassroots poster campaign to raise awareness for the 251 hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 attack.
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Snapshot – ‘Oblivium’, ‘Baby’ and ‘A Star Without a Star’ Released on VOD | Trailer
Baby by Marcelo Caetano (Dark Star Pictures, Uncork’d Entertainment) Ibrahim and Omar Ashmawey’s horror-thriller indie film Oblivium on VOD on July 8 | Trailer
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Snapshot – Indie Films ‘Sweet As,’ ‘Guacamole Yesterdays’ ‘American Cats’ and More on VOD | Trailers
Sweet As by Jub Clerc (Freestyle Digital Media) Jub Clerc’s indie drama film ‘Sweet As’ on VOD on July 15 | Trailer
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‘Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time’ Docuseries Produced by Ryan Coogler Debuts on Nat Geo | Trailer
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time. (National Geographic) Almost 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest and most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history, roared into southeastern Louisiana on August 29, 2005, the documentary series Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time will debut on National Geographic. The five-part documentary series takes a look at the disaster directly from those who lived through it.
