Netflix released the official trailer for The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes, a new documentary exploring the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle. Directed by Emma Cooper, the documentary premieres on Netflix on April 27th, 2022.
RLJE Films debuted the official trailer for Dual, the sci-fi comedy film starring Karen Gillan, Beulah Koale with Theo James and Aaron Paul. Directed by Riley Stearns, the film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, and opens in theaters on April 15, 2022.
Warner Bros. Pictures will release NAVALNY, the documentary about Alexey Navalny, the Russian dissident and presidential candidate who was the target of a 2020 assassination attempt. The documentary premiered to critical and audience acclaim at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and won both the Audience Award in the U.S. Documentary competition, and the Festival Favorite Award.
The 48th Seattle International Film Festival, will be held April 14-24, 2022, screening 262 films representing 80 countries, including 107 narrative features, 41 documentaries, three archival films, two works-in-progress, and 107 short films.
The 65th annual San Francisco International Film Festival will make its return to theaters in person, featuring more than 130 films from 56 countries, including 16 World and 10 North American premieres. The Festival will also celebrate cinematic icon Michelle Yeoh with a special tribute to be presented by critically acclaimed actor Sandra Oh. The 2022 Festival will run April 21–May 1.
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) announced the lineup of official selections for the 20th annual edition which will mark a return to in-person screenings and events.
Greenwich Entertainment debuted the official trailer for Hello, Bookstore, a documentary on Matt Tannenbaum and his beloved local bookstore in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Gravitas Ventures released the trailer for Ride Till I Die, the bull riding documentary featuring legendary bull rider Ricky Ringer along with Lil’ Ricky (Ricky Ringer Jr.) and Ernie Courson.
The 19th Calgary Underground Film Festival taking place from April 21 – May 1, 2022, announced the full program of 30+ feature films and three shorts packages for the annual genre film festival.
Saban Films released the official trailer for Shepherd, the British horror film starring Tom Hughes, Kate Dickie, Gaia Weiss, and Greta Scacchi. Directed by Russell Owen, the film had its World Premiere at the 2021 BFI London Film Festival and opens in theaters on May 6, 2022.
The 46th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF) taking place Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, May 1, 2022 at multiple venues in Atlanta and virtually revealed the lineup highlighted by the Opening Night presentation of “892” and Closing Night film “Mija”.
Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art announced the lineup for 51st edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF) taking place April 20–May 1, 2022. This year’s festival will introduce 26 features and 11 shorts, a total of 39 directors, 21 of which are women, to filmgoers in theaters at both FLC and MoMA.