Kino Lorber released the official trailer for the indie psychological thriller Test Pattern set against the backdrop of much of the recent conversations surrounding health care and policing, the #metoo movement, and race in America. The film starring Brittany S. Hall, Will Brill, Gail Bean, and Drew Fuller will be released In theaters and virtual cinemas February 19, 2021.
BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival will hold the 35th edition of the Festival online from March 17th- 28th 2021. BFI Flare will deliver virtual festival premieres via BFI Player to UK audiences, in a dynamic and thought-provoking program of the best new LGBTIQ+ cinema from around the world, alongside a program of virtual events, which will be available to audiences for free.
Dark Star Pictures released the official trailer for Jumbo, the bizarre “love story” indie film that premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Written and directed by Zoé Wittock in her feature directorial debut, Jumbo stars Noémie Merlant, Emmanuelle Bercot and Sam Louwyck; and will open in theaters on February 19th, 2021, and VOD on March 16th, 2021.
The new trailer debuted for the high school romantic comedy, Young Hearts, starring Anjini Taneja Azhar, Quinn Liebling, Alex Jarmon, Ayla Carda, Kelly Grace that world premiered at the 2020 Slamdance Film Festival. Executive Produced by Mark and Jay Duplass and directed by Sarah and Zachary Ray Sherman, the film is a fun, nuanced and refreshingly authentic look at Gen Z through the lens of two characters trying to navigate their first relationship, high school, family, and friends.
HBO released the trailer for the documentary Fake Famous debuting Tuesday, February 2 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), from first-time director and veteran journalist Nick Bilton, that explores the industry of social media influencers through an innovative social experiment. The film’s journey into this world is driven by the casting of three people in Los Angeles who all have relatively small social followings and the attempt to grow them into famous influencers. By purchasing fake followers and an army of bots to “engage” with their social media, the newly made “influencers” discover both the wonders and costs of this unlikely, immersive lifestyle.
Voice of Freedom is a new documentary about singer Marian Anderson, whose talent broke down barriers around the world. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in 100 years” and widely celebrated by both white and Black audiences at home, her fame wasn’t enough to insulate her from the indignities and trauma of racism and segregation. On Easter Sunday, 1939, she stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Narrated by Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Voice of Freedom interweaves Anderson’s rich life story with this landmark moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul. Produced by Rob Rapley and executive produced by Cameo George, Voice of Freedom premieres Monday, February 15, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on American Experience on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.
Gravitas Ventures released the trailer for the indie thriller ‘The Violent Heart’ written and directed by Kerem Sanga, that premiered at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. The film starring Grace Van Patten, Jovan Adepo, Lukas Haas, Mary J. Blige, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Jahi Di’Allo Winston will be released in theaters and on demand on February 19, 2021.
MTV Documentary Films will debut documentary short contenders A Life Too Short, from two-time Oscar® winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and Tribeca Film Festival winner My Father The Mover from breakout director Julia Jansch on Friday, January 22 at 7:00PM ET on Pluto TV.
Quiver released the trailer for the Martin Guigui-directed thriller Paradise Cove starring Oscar nominee Mena Suvari (“American Beauty”, “American Pie”). Paradise Cove premieres on digital on February 12, 2021.
Samuel Goldwyn Films released the trailer for the horror / thriller film Dreamcatcher written and directed by Jacob Johnston. The film starring Niki Koss, Zachary Gordon, Travis Burns, Blaine Kern III, Olivia Sui, Emrhys Cooper, Elizabeth Posey, Nazanin Mandi, Adrienne Wilkinson, and Lou Ferrigno Jr opens in theaters, on digital and demand on March 5, 2021.
Focus Features released the new trailer was released for the coming-of-age indie drama Boogie, the directorial debut from writer/director Eddie Huang. The film starring Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Alexa Mareka, Perry Yung, and Pop Smoke will open in theaters on March 5, 2021.
The official trailer along with a ‘behind-the-scenes look’ featurette debuted this week for Holocaust-era drama Dara of Jasenovac, Serbia’s official Academy Awards selection for Best International Feature, which opens in select theaters on February 5, 2021.