In recognition of his contribution to the world of film, the European Film Academy will present Werner Herzog with the Life Achievement Award for his outstanding body of work at the 32nd European Film Awards (EFAs) on December 7, 2019 in Berlin.
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Indigenous Filmmakers, Kyle Bell and Peshawn Bread Selected for 2019 Sundance Institute Native Filmmakers Lab
Top row (l to r) Kyle Bell (Creek-Thlopthlocco Tribal Town) and Peshawn Bread (Comanche) Bottom row (l to r): Petyr Xyst (Laguna Pueblo), Lejend Yazzie (Diné), Jolene Patterson (Oneida) Two Indigenous filmmakers, Kyle Bell (Creek-Thlopthlocco Tribal Town) and Peshawn Bread (Comanche) have been chosen to participate in the 2019 Sundance Institute Native Filmmakers Lab, continuing the Institute’s commitment to supporting Native American and Indigenous storytellers since its founding. This year’s recently selected Indigenous Program Full Circle Fellows also will attend the Native Filmmakers Lab.
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Sundance Institute Reveals Filmmakers + Films Selected for 2019 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
Top row (l to r): Kobi Libii, Mounia Akl, Clara Roquet, Ihab Jadallah, Barbara Cigarroa Bottom row (r to l): Joey Ally, Dionne Edwards, Aristotle Torres, Bonsu Thompson, A.V. Rockwell Filmmakers from the U.S., Lebanon, Palestine, and the United Kingdom have been selected for the 2019 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah.
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AFI to Honor Director Melina Matsoukas
Melina Matsoukas Multitalented film, television and music video artist Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005) will receive the 2019 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Denzel Washington in Hollywood on June 6, 2019. This honor recognizes the extraordinary creative talents of AFI Conservatory alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner: talent, taste, dedication and commitment to quality storytelling in film and television.
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RIP: Director John Singleton Dead at 51
John Singleton John Singleton, the Oscar nominated film director, screenwriter and producer died Monday April 29 in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke on April 17, 2019. Earlier today, Singleton’s family announced he was removed from life support. He was 51.
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Film Society of Lincoln Center Gets a New Name
The Film Society of Lincoln Center, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is getting a new name – Film at Lincoln Center – along with a slate of free summer programming and a renewed commitment to its mission. The Film at Lincoln Center logo was designed by Spagnola & Associates.
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Seattle International Film Festival Picks 4 Films for 2019 New Works-in-Progress Forum
LINA FROM LIMA (Chile/Argentina/Peru) | Director Maria Paz González The Seattle International Film Festival announced the 2019 Film Teams for the four feature films – two documentary and two narratives, and Industry Mentors for the New Works-in-Progress (WIP) Forum.
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Academy Changes Oscar Rules, Renames ‘Foreign Language Film’ Category
Alfonso Cuarón accepts the Oscar® for achievement in directing ROMA during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved Oscars rules for the 92nd Academy Awards, including changing the Foreign Language Film category name to International Feature Film. The category name change does not change any existing category rules, the submission process, or eligibility requirements; however the shortlist for the International Feature Film award will be expanding to ten films.
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Film Independent Selects 13 Filmmakers with 8 Film Projects for 2019 Documentary Lab
Lift Like a Girl by Mayye Zayed Film Independent has selected 13 filmmakers and eight projects for its 2019 Documentary Lab, an intensive two-week program designed to help filmmakers who are currently in post-production on their feature-length documentary films.
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DOLORES, THE JUDDGE, MINDING THE GAP Among 8 Documentary Films Winning Peabody Awards
Minding the Gap The Peabody Awards revealed the eight winning films released in 2018 in the Documentary category, including Dolores, profile of unsung activists Dolores Huerta; A Dangerous Son on the challenges faced by parents of children living with mental health issues; and Minding the Gap, on the healing skateboarding provides for three young men transitioning into adulthood.
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DOLORES, MINDING THE GAP, SHIRKERS Among Nominees for Peabody Awards
Minding the Gap The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 60 nominees that represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and digital media during 2018. Thirty winners selected from amongst these nominees will be announced beginning next week.
