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2012 Florida Film Festival Unveils Florida and Music Films

The 2012 Florida Film Festival unveiled the Florida Showcase and Music Sidebar programs earlier this week. Film subjects include about a hurricane, ’70s sensation Paul Williams, songsmith Andrew Bird, Florida’s juvenile justice system, and legendary artist Paul Simon. This year’s Festival runs April 13-22, 2012 and is located in Central Florida. FLORIDA FEATURE FILM SHOWCASE: EYE OF THE HURRICANE / USA (Director: Jesse Wolfe) EAST COAST PREMIERESet in the majestic but dangerous Florida Everglades, EYE […]

2012 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Film Selected For Spotlight, Cinemania Sections And Special Screenings

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Cinemania sections, as well as Special Screenings and the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival lineup. The 11th edition of the Festival will take place from April 18 to April 29 in New York City. The Spotlight section screens 34 films, 22 narratives and 12 documentaries, and the Cinemania section features seven “thrilling narrative films.” The sixth annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival […]

11 Finalists Announced for 2012 San Francisco Film Society and Kenneth Rainin Foundation Grants

San Francisco Film Society and Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced the 11 finalists for the seventh round of SFFS/KRF Filmmaking Grants of up to $300,000, to be given to one or more feature films that through plot, character, theme or setting explore human and civil rights, discrimination, gender and sexual identity and other social issues of our time. Winners of the spring 2012 SFFS/KRF Grants will be announced in early May. Finalists Kat CandlerHellion, screenwritingHell-raising twelve-year-old […]

2012 Vail Film Festival to Showcase 58 Films

The 2012 Vail Film Festival announced the complete line-up of 2012 films, taking place March 29th – April 1st, 2012 in Vail, Colorado. This year’s festival will showcase 58 films from around the world, including 20 feature-length films (10 narrative features and 10 documentaries), and 38 shorts, adventure, student, and animated. The Vail Film Festival also announced the return of the “Cadillac Short Series” in Solaris Plaza, the only festival “venue” where the public is […]

The Inaugural Sun Valley Film Festival in Sun Valley, Idaho Announced its Film Lineup

The Sun Valley Film Festival, March 15-18, 2012, in Sun Valley, Idaho, announced its lineup of dramatic and documentary feature films, television series, web series, children’s programming and short films for the inaugural festival. “We’re thrilled about the opportunity to spotlight such an inspiring and innovative group of filmmakers in Sun Valley,” said Festival Director Sabina Dana Plasse. “Our lineup is indicative of the spirit and dedication that goes into this collaborative process. We’re looking […]

The Invisible War, Winner of 2012 Sundance Film Festival Documentary Award To Be Released in The Summer

“The Invisible War”, winner of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s “U.S. Documentary Audience Award.” was just picked up for distribution by Cinedigm Entertainment Group and entertainment distributor New Video, with a summer theatrical release planned. “The Invisible War” marks the first acquisition under the partnership between the two companies. Described as .. An emotionally powerful investigative documentary, “The Invisible War” reveals the profound personal and social consequences of the rape epidemic in the U.S. military. […]

World Premiere of Jesse Owens to Open 2012 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival announced the World Premiere of Laurens Grant’s “Jesse Owens” as its 2012 Opening Night Film on Thursday, April 12. Produced and written by 2012 Full Frame Tribute honoree Stanley Nelson, the film centers on the African American track and field star, who triumphed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin amidst the rise of Nazi propaganda. Full Frame also announced its lineup of films around its 2012 Tribute honoring […]

14 Films Make Their UK Premieres at inaugural Sundance London festival

Sundance Institute and The O2 announced today the lineup of 14 narrative and documentary feature films that will make their UK premieres at the inaugural Sundance London festival, taking place at The O2 from 26-29 April. These films premiered in January at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah – the premier independent film festival in the United States. In addition to film screenings, Sundance London will host live music performances and events […]

San Francisco International Film Festival Announces Films Competing for 2012 New Directors Prize and Documentary Prizes

The 55th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 19 – May 3) announced the films in competition for the New Directors Prize and the Golden Gate Awards for documentary features. The International will award $70,000 in total prizes this year. The New Directors Prize of $15,000 will be given to a narrative first feature that exhibits a unique artistic sensibility and deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. The GGA documentary […]

ROBOT & FRANK to open 2012 Sarasota Film Festival

Jake Schreier’s ROBOT & FRANK will open the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival on Friday, April 13th. Frank Langella and Mr. Schreier will attend the festival’s Opening Night. Set in the near future, ROBOT & FRANK is the story of Frank (Frank Langella), a retired thief living alone and resigned to longing for the local librarian (Susan Sarandon). Concerned about his father’s health, Frank’s son brings him a new caretaker; a state of the art robot […]

2012 Full Frame Announces Films in ‘Family Affair’ Thematic Program

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, held April 12-15, in Durham, N.C., announced the lineup for its 2012 Thematic Program, entitled “Family Affairs”. The program curated by filmmaker Ross McElwee features 10 selections that explore the delicate terrain along the fault line of family. The program features the work of 9 directors: Steven Ascher, Alan Berliner, Doug Block, Morgan Dews, Alfred Guzzetti, Jeanne Jordan, Ed Pincus, Lucia Small, and Marco Williams, who will attend the […]

CHIMPANZEE film to Open and DAVID About a Muslim Boy in Brooklyn to Close 2012 Tumbleweeds Film Festival

The 2012 Tumbleweeds Film Festival kicks off on March 23 with a special screening of CHIMPANZEE, the new film from Disneynature and the award-winning filmmakers of Earth and closes with a screening of film festival favorite DAVID, a charming film that examines the complexities of life through the eyes of an 11-year old Muslim boy growing up in Brooklyn. The 2012 Tumbleweeds Film Festival runs March 23-25 and presents films from around the world for […]

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