First-Names Films has wrapped shooting and released the first look image from Mean Spirited, the found-footage horror-comedy film which will launch on the festival circuit in 2022.
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First Look at MEAN SPIRITED, Jeff Ryan’s Found-Footage Horror Comedy
Mean Spirited directed by Jeff Ryan
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Riz Ahmed to Be Honored at British Independent Film Awards
Riz Ahmed in Mogul Mowgli Award winning actor, musician, producer, filmmaker, and activist Riz Ahmed will be honored with British Independent Film Awards’ Richard Harris Award, given to an actor or actress who has contributed significantly to British films throughout their career.
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POV Shorts Documentary Series Continues on PBS with ‘Seahorse’ and ‘I’m Free, Now You Are Free’
Seahorse directed by Nele Dehnenkamp POV Shorts, the newest series from American Documentary, continues its fourth season with Episode 3 on Monday, November 29, 2021 on PBS and streaming online at POV.org. Shorts premiering on the series include I’m Free, Now You Are Free directed by Ash Goa Hua, and Seahorse directed by Nele Dehnenkamp.
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Watch Trailer for A HOLIDAY CHANCE, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Richard Lawson Star in Family Comedy in Theaters Now
A Holiday Chance starring Sharon Leal, Nafessa Williams , Amin Joseph, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Richard Lawson, Tobias Truvillion, and Dorien Wilson Here is the official trailer for the A Holiday Chance, the family comedy starring Sharon Leal, Nafessa Williams , Amin Joseph, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Richard Lawson, Tobias Truvillion, and Dorien Wilson. The film directed by Jamal Hill is now playing in movie theaters.
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Japanese Animation Film POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN to be Released in US
Poupelle of Chimney Town Eleven Arts will release the breathtakingly beautiful and moving feature-length animated film Poupelle of Chimney Town in cinemas nationwide starting December 30, 2021.
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‘The Little Saint’ and ‘Remains of a Man’ Take Best Film Prizes at Rome Independent Film Festival
The Little Saint by Silvia Brunelli The Little Saint (La Santa Piccola) by Silvia Brunelli which was this year’s pre-opening film, won the best Italian Feature Film at the XX edition of the RIFF – Rome Independent Film Festival. The film follows Mario and Lino, two inseparable friends, living day by day in the monotony of neighborhood life in Naples.. Until everything changes: Annaluce, Lino’s little sister, starts to make miracles and becomes the patron saint of the district. For both of them, the unthinkable happens, a door opens to a new world that will lead them to take different paths, risking everything, even the most important thing they have: their fraternal friendship.
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UFO Cult Thriller COSMIC DAWN Starring Emmanuelle Chriqui and Camille Rowe Sets February Release Date [Trailer]
Cosmic Dawn directed by Jefferson Moneo (via Youtube) Jefferson Moneo’s UFO cult thriller Cosmic Dawn starring Camille Rowe, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Antonia Zegers, Joshua Burge, and Phil Granger, debuts theatrically and on demand on February 11th, 2022.
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‘Mr. Landsbergis’ and ‘Octopus’ Win Top IDFA 2021 Prizes
Winners of the 34th International Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). Credit: Coen Dijkstra Mr. Landsbergis (Lithuania, Netherlands) by Sergei Loznitsa won the IDFA Award for Best Film in the International Competition at the 34th edition of International Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). In the documentary, Lithuanian politician Vytautas Landsbergis looks back on his country’s independence struggle in this captivating masterclass on the collapse of the Soviet Union by the great chronicler Sergei Loznitsa.
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Inspirational Film TYSON’S RUN Starring Rory Cochrane, Amy Smart, Barkhad Abdi Sets March 2022 Release Date [Trailer]
Tyson’s Run starring Major Dodson, Rory Cochrane, Amy Smart (via Youtube) The inspirational film Tyson’s Run featuring Major Dodson (“The Walking Dead,” “American Horror Story,” Left Behind), Rory Cochrane (Argo, “CSI: Miami”), Amy Smart (The Butterfly Effect, Just Friends), Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi (Captain Philips, Blade Runner 2049) and Reno Wilson (“Mike and Molly,” “The Cosby Show”), will open in select movie theaters nationwide on March 4, 2022.
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Steve McQueen’s ‘Sunshine State’ Installation to Premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam
Portrait of Steve McQueen by John Russo © John Russo. 
Artwork: Steve McQueen, Sunshine State, (still), 2022. © Steve McQueen. Courtesy of the artist and Thomas Dane Gallery and Marian Goodman Gallery.
Oscar and Turner Prize-winning filmmaker and artist Steve McQueen will present Sunshine State, an IFFR-commissioned installation at the 51st edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Art Directions, Cinema Regained and additional film titles further extend the festival program. IFFR 2022 will take place in Rotterdam from January 26 to February 6, 2022.
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STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET Doc on Popular Children’s Show Debuts on HBO
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street HBO documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, is a rare window into the early days of “Sesame Street,” revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. The documentary focuses on the first two experimental and groundbreaking decades of “Sesame Street,” highlighting this visionary “gang” that audaciously interpreted radical changes in society and engaged children in ways that entertained and educated in new and innovative ways.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson To Receive ‘The People’s Champion’ Award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Red Notice (Netflix) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will be honored with “The People’s Champion” award at the 2021 “People’s Choice Awards.” 15-time “People’s Choice Awards” nominee and two-time winner, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will be recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry, entrepreneurial endeavors, and unwavering commitment to supporting children and families in need through multiple philanthropic partnerships. The 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” will air simultaneously on both NBC and E! on Tuesday, December 7 at 9pm ET/PT from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA.
