The Iranian film Winners directed by Hassan Nazer, won the Audience Award at the 75th anniversary edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival. In the film, set in a small Iranian town, nine-year-old Yahya finds an unclaimed Oscar statue, the curious item leading the boy into an adventure filled journey that doubles as a loving ode to the history of Iranian cinema.
Cinedigm released the official trailer for Terrifier 2, the sequel to the cult-favorite horror film starring Felissa Rose, David Howard Thornton, Griffin Santopietro, Lauren LaVera, and Chris Jericho, which slashes its way into theaters on October 6, 2022.
The Tribeca Festival announced that the 22nd edition of the festival will take place from June 7-18, 2023 in New York City.
This year’s In Conversation With… series at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival connects audiences and film lovers around the world with some of the most talented artists working in film and television including engaging sessions with Damien Chazelle, Viola Davis & Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lee Jung-jae & Jung Woo-sung, and Eddie Redmayne.
Rounding out the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival lineup is TIFF Industry Selects, a curated selection of 10 audience friendly films beyond the Official Selection that are available for worldwide acquisition. These films will each have an in-person screening during the Festival for accredited buyers and industry professionals..
Netflix released the official trailer for Sins of Our Mother, the new true crime documentary series from Skye Borgman, director of Abducted in Plain Sight and Girl in the Picture. In the documentary, when Lori Vallow’s kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views — and murder.
Netflix released the trailer for The Anthrax Attacks, the documentary follows the FBI investigation into the letters containing fatal anthrax spores that spark panic and tragedy in the US in the days after 9/11.
Don’t Worry Darling, directed by filmmaker and actress Olivia Wilde will join the Perlak section of the 70th edition of the San Sebastian Festival.
Netflix debuted the official trailer for A Jazzman’s Blues, the drama starring Joshua Boone, Amirah Vann, Solea Pfeiffer, Austin Scott, Milauna Jemai Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario Marcel, Lana Young and Ryan Eggold.
20 projects from 17 countries will be showcased in the 3rd edition of LFF Expanded, the BFI London Film Festival’s Immersive Art and Extended Realities strand. This year’s program showcases a rich selection of works from creators working at the forefront of emerging technologies, including interactive virtual reality, screen-based installations, augmented reality, mixed reality, immersive audio experience and live performance.
Apple TV+ released the official trailer for Gutsy, the eight-part documentary series following Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton as they celebrate the gutsy women who inspire them.
1091 Pictures released the official trailer for To the Moon, the directorial debut from actor-turned-director Scott Friend. To the Moon is written, directed, and stars Friend.