Following its premiere at the American Black Film Festival, Urban Movie Channel acquired the romantic comedy film His, Hers and the Truth starring Brad James, Ashley A. Williams, Terri J. Vaughn, Dorien Wilson and Cocoa Brown.
Independent Film
Powerful Drama SUCH A FUNNY LIFE Starring Jesse Ray Sheps, Kobi Frumer Hits Theaters in August
Such a Funny Life, a powerful new drama from writer/director Oliver Mann, starring Jesse Ray Sheps, and Kobi Frumer, will open in theaters from August 13, 2019.
Sundance Winner BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON Releases Official Trailer
Amazon released the new trailer for Brittany Runs a Marathon, winner of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, and which opens in Theaters on August 23rd, 2019.
Kamal Ahmed’s THE MARTYR MAKER Starring Tom Sizemore Gets June VOD Release
Indie film maker Kamal Ahmed will release his latest film “The Martyr Maker” starring Golden Globe nominated actor Tom Sizemore.
Woody Allen to Start Filming New Movie, Starring Gina Gershon, Cristoph Waltz
Woody Allen will soon start production on his new film in San Sebastian, Spain. The cast includes Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Gina Gershon, Sergi López and Cristoph Waltz.
UK Football Comedy THE BROMLEY BOYS to Get US Release
Patrick DiCesare’s Artist Rights Distribution acquired the UK comedy The Bromley Boys, a well-received comedy set around football from Steve Kelly, for release later this year.
Gavin Michael Booth’s Split-Screen Drama LAST CALL to Premiere at Dances With Films
Last Call, a real-time split-screen feature film shot in two true single takes with an original musical score also recorded live to picture, will have its West Coast premiere at Dances with Films.
Singer Ashanti Stars in Christmas Movie WINTER SONG with Stan Shaw
Almost Never Films has completed principal photography on the holiday feature film “Winter Song” starring Grammy Award winner and actress Ashanti and Stan Shaw.
Diana Peralta’s Dominican-set Family Drama, DE LO MIO, to World Premiere at BAMcinemaFest
New York filmmaker Diana Peralta’s vibrant feature film debut, DE LO MIO, will World Premiere as the Closing Night film of 2019 BAMcinemaFest.
Sarah Pirozek’s Feminist Noir Thriller #LIKE to Premiere at Brooklyn Film Festival
The feminist noir thriller #LIKE, written and directed by Sarah Pirozek, and starring Marc Menchaca along with Sarah Rich will premiere at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
THE FAREWELL Director Lulu Wang to Receive Sundance Institute Vanguard Award
Sundance Institute, will present The Farewell director Lulu Wang, an alumna of Institute’s 2017 FilmTwo Initiative, with its Vanguard Award.
Offbeat Dark Comedy THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots Releases Official Trailer
Bleecker Street released the new official trailer for the dark comedy The Art of Self-Defense, directed by Riley Stearns, and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, along with Imogen Poots.