The 11th edition of Calgary Underground Film Festival’s CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival returns to Globe Cinema from November 22-26, 2023 showcasing 15 features, and 10 shorts over five days.
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Judy Irving’s ‘The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill’ Returns to Cinemas for 20th Anniversary | Trailer
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill by Judy Irving Twenty years after the film was completed, Judy Irving’s The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill is now flying back to theaters across the country in its new 4K UHD restored, remastered plumage. The restoration of the film was a five-and-a-half-year process, a labor of love by the filmmaker that now includes a new 5.1 surround mix. In the original theatrical release, the film opened to rave reviews and screened at 500 theaters in the US, grossing over three million dollars.
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‘David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived’ Trailer – HBO Documentary Tells Story of Daniel Radcliffe’s Stunt Double and Their Friendship
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (HBO/screenshot) HBO shared the official trailer for David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, a fascinating documentary on David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double, and their long lasting friendship.
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Christopher Nolan to Be Honored at 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala
Christopher Nolan (Photo Credits – Magnus Nolan) Christopher Nolan will be honored with the first-ever Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s fundraiser, Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire® which will take place on January 18, 2024. Kicking off the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, the evening will also honor Celine Song and Maite Alberdi — both of whom premiered films Past Lives and The Eternal Memory, respectively, at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival — will each receive the annual Vanguard Award Presented by Acura.
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‘Stamped From the Beginning’ Trailer – Roger Ross Williams’ Documentary Explores the History of Anti-Black Racist Ideas
Stamped From the Beginning by Roger Ross Williams Netflix debuted the official trailer for Stamped From the Beginning, an ambitious documentary by Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams bringing Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s best-selling book Stamped From the Beginning to life, using vivid animations and leading female scholars to explore the history of anti-Black racist ideas.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Unveils Trailer for ‘Off the Grid’ R&B Love Story Co-Starring Ugandan Model Eva Apio
Off the Grid by Sean “Diddy” Combs (screensgrab) Sean “Diddy” Combs released his official trailer for “Off the Grid” described as an R&B love story co-starring Ugandan actress and supermodel Eva Apio. This is the acting debut for the London based actress and supermodel, who was handpicked by Combs throughout a 3-month casting process over hundreds of other auditioning leading ladies. “Working with Eva was an incredible experience; her talent and energy brought my vision to life,” said Diddy.
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Closing Dynasty, Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó and Chutes Win Oscar Qualifying Grand Jury Prizes at AFI FEST 2023
Closing Dynasty directed by Lloyd Lee Choi Closing Dynasty directed by Lloyd Lee Choi won the Grand Jury Prize – Live Action Short at AFI FEST 2023. Other prizes went to Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (Grandma & Grandma) (奶奶跟外婆)directed by Sean Wang won Grand Jury Prize – Documentary Short and Chutes directed by Kenzie Sutton won Grand Jury Prize – Animated Short.
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Gassed Up and The Taste of Mango Win Audience Awards at 67th BFI London Film Festival
Gassed Up directed by George Amponsah The 67th BFI London Film Festival wrapped on Sunday October 15th with the World Premiere of Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya’s The Kitchen.
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San Pedro International Film Festival Sets 2023 Lineup with Nick Broomfield’s The Stones and Brian Jones
1964: Rock and roll band “The Rolling Stones” pose for a portrait in 1964. (L-R) Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts. The Rolling Stones in The Stones and Brian Jones (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. The San Pedro International Film Festival (SPIFF) returns next month for screenings, panels, and events, November 2-5. Highlights include a special presentation of Nick Broomfield’s documentary The Stones and Brian Jones, and a focus on Croatian films, including Dubravka Tulic’s Academy Awards Best Foreign Film submission Traces (Tragovi). Special appearances include veteran producer Carol Baum, who will do a book signing following an Closing Night screening of the Robert DeNiro/Ed Harris starrer Jacknife (1989), and a book reading and signing of Evelyn McDonnell’s The World According to Joan Didion.
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American Fiction Wins Coveted Best Feature Film Prize at Twin Cities Film Fest
American Fiction The satire American Fiction took home the coveted Best Feature Film prize at the 2023 Twin Cities Film Fest. Starring Jeffrey Wright, the comedy marks Cord Jefferson’s (Watchmen, Succession, Master of None) memorable directorial debut, as he confronts America’s obsession with the reducing of people to outrageous stereotypes. The film recently won the People Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival, often viewed as a bellwether of success at the Academy Awards.
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Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘Pictures of Ghosts’ to Open 15th Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival
Pictures of Ghosts directed by Kleber Mendonça The 15th edition of Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival, taking place Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 11, in Los Angeles will open with Pictures of Ghosts directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, which is also the official selection to represent Brazil for Best International Feature at the upcoming Oscars®. The Opening Night screening will take place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
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26th Indie Memphis Film Festival Winners – ‘Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ and Mountains Win Top Jury Awards
Mountains directed by Monica Sorelle The 26th Indie Memphis Film Festival, announced this year’s award winners with top Jury Awards including Best Narrative Feature for Mountains (Dir. Monica Sorelle $1K cash prize), Best Documentary Feature to Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (Dirs. Joe Brewster & Michèle Stephenson, $1K cash prize), Best Hometowner Feature to The Spirit of Memphis (Dir. Alicia Ester, $1K cash prize), Best Departures Feature to La Bonga (Dirs. Sebastián Pinzón Silva & Canela Reyes, $500 cash prize), and Best Sounds Feature to Even Hell Has Its Heroes (Dir. Clyde Petersen, $500 cash prize), among others.