Helmed by Sara Friedman in her feature film directorial debut, the OCD and social anxiety-riddled dramatic comedy, Heightened is now available to rent/own on all platforms, as well as on DVD via Bryan Allen’s Media Group’s Freestyle Digital Media.
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Watch Exclusive Clips of ‘Heightened’ Sara Friedman’s Anxiety-Riddled Indie Dramedy Film
Heightened directed by Sara Friedman (Freestyle Digital Media)
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‘Better Man’ – CGI Monkey Plays Robbie Williams in the British Popstar Biopic | Teaser Trailer
Better Man (Paramount Pictures) Helmed by Michael Gracey, director of The Greatest Showman, Better Man is a biographical film about British pop sensation, and former member of the boyband Take That, Robbie Williams. The film brings a unique take to the biopic genre with a CGI monkey portraying Williams in the film.
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‘Babygirl’ – Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas Star in A24 Erotic Thriller | Trailer
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson Babygirl (A24) World premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, winning actress Nicole Kidman the Volpi Cup for Best Actress award, ‘Babygirl’ is an erotic thriller film telling the story of a CEO played by Kidman having an affair with a much younger intern from her office.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ – Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez Star in Award-Winning Crime Musical Film | Trailer
Emilia Pérez directed by Jacques Audiard (Netflix) Palme d’Or winning director of ‘Dheepan,’ Jacques Audiard returns with ‘Emilia Pérez’ the critically acclaimed genre-bending musical film following four women in Mexico in a story of crime and self-discovery.
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‘Wild Eyed and Wicked’ – Molly Kuntz Fights Medieval Creatures in G.S. Foxwood’s Fantasy Film | Trailer
Wild Eyed and Wicked directed by G.S. Foxwood Making his feature film directorial debut, writer/director G.S. Foxwood helms ‘Wild Eyed and Wicked,’ a drama/mystery film exploring the theme of generational trauma with elements of fantasy. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Austin Film Festival where it won the Dark Matters Audience Award. It also screened at the 2023 Dances With Films NYC.
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‘Elevation’ – Anthony Mackie Battles Monsters in Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Film | Teaser Trailer
Anthony Mackie in Elevation (Vertical) From George Nolfi, the writer of ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Oceans Twelve, ‘Elevation’ is a post-apocalyptic action/thriller film starring Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson. Mackie stars as a single father who has to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to save his son.
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‘Let’s Start a Cult’ – Stavros Halkias Re-Builds a Doomsday Cult in Ben Kitnick’s Comedy Film | Trailer
Let’s Start a Cult (Dark Sky Films ) Co-written by and starring comedian Stavros Halkias, ‘Let’s Start a Cult’ is a comedy film about outcasts trying to rebuild their doomsday cult after missing their ritual suicide.
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‘Maria’ – Angelina Jolie is Opera Legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Newest Biographical Drama | Trailer
Angelina Jolie in ‘Maria.’ (Credit: Pablo Larrain/Netflix) Known for his biographical films on notable figures throughout history with ‘Jackie,’ ‘Spencer,’ and the Oscar-nominated ‘El Conde,’ Pablo Larraín now directs ‘Maria,’ a biographical drama film on one of the most influential opera singer of all time, Maria Callas. The film stars Angelina Jolie in its leading role of Callas.
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‘A Real Pain’ – Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin are Cousins on a Road Trip to Poland in Anxious Comedy Film | Trailer
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin in A Real Pain (Searchlight Pictures) Marking the second feature film from actor turned director Jesse Eisenberg, ‘A Real Pain’ is a comedy/drama film led by Eisenberg himself and Kieran Culkin (Succession, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World). The film follows the pair as they embark on a holocaust tour in Poland to honor to honor their grandmother.
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‘Bonus Track’ – Small-town Teens Navigates Life and Love in Julia Jackman’s Queer Romcom | Trailer
Bonus Track directed by Julia Jackman Based on an original story by Josh O’Connor (La Chimera, Challengers), ‘Bonus Track’ is the feature film directorial debut of Julia Jackman. The coming-of-age romcom follows the story of a teenager with a dream of music stardom as he figures out his future and his identity after a new student enrols at his school.
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‘Rumours’ – Alicia Vikander, Cate Blanchett, and Charles Dance are World Leaders Fighting Zombies in Surreal Political Satire Film | Trailer
Rumours (screenshot / Bleecker Street) Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin teams up with frequent collaborators Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson on ‘Rumours’ an absurd black comedy film about world leaders meeting at the G7 Summit to talk about an existential global threat facing humanity.
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Mauro Mueller’s ‘111’ Drama Based on 1998 SwissAir Tragedy Begins Film Production
111 by Mauro Mueller in production in Halifax, Canada (Elevation Pictures) 26 years after the SwissAir Flight 111 tragedy, production has commenced in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the drama film ‘111’ written and directed by Mauro Mueller. Starring in the movie are award-winning Canadian actors Kris Holden-Ried (Departure) and Natalie Brown (The Strain), and Swiss actor Ursina Lardi (Lore) alongside an international cast.