IFC Films released the trailer for the millennial rom-com Dating & New York, written and directed by Jonah Feingold in his feature directorial debut.
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DATING & NEW YORK Trailer – Millennial Rom-com Stars Jaboukie Young-White and Francesca Reale
Dating & New York, written and directed by Jonah Feingold
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Giuseppe Tornatore’s Documentary on Prolific Musician Ennio Morricone Premieres at Venice Film Festival
Ennio Morricone in “Ennio” by Giuseppe Tornatore The documentary Ennio by Giuseppe Tornatore, described as “a comprehensive portrait of Ennio Morricone, well-known and beloved all over the world, among the most influential and prolific musicians of the twentieth century, the winner of two Academy Awards® and composer of over 500 unforgettable movie soundtracks” has been added to the line-up, Out of Competition, of the 78th Venice International Film Festival 2021.
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The Velvet Underground Doc to Close Perlak Lineup of 2021 San Sebastian Festival
The Velvet Underground directed by Todd Haynes The Perlak program of the 69th edition of San Sebastian Festival will showcase a total of 15 films from filmmakers like Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Todd Haynes, François Ozon and Paul Verhoeven, joined by important contemporary filmmakers, such as the last Golden Palm-winner Julia Ducournau, Céline Sciamma, Sean Baker and Joachim Lafosse. The writer Emmanuel Carrère will present her second fiction as a director, while the debuts by Shipei Wen and Charlotte Gainsbourg will also screen.
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Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival Reveals 2021 Nominated Films
Queen of the Morning Calm directed by Gloria Ui Young Kim The BronzeLens Film Festival set to run from August 17-22 in Atlanta, Georgia unveiled its 2021 nominated film selections. Winners will be announced during the annual BronzeLens Awards Show on Sunday, August 22.
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THE SONG OF THE BUTTERFLIES, Documentary on Peruvian Amazon Indigenous Storytelling Premieres on PBS
The Song of the Butterflies (El canto de las mariposas) directed by Núria Frigola Torrent Catalan-Peruvian filmmaker Núria Frigola Torrent’s documentary, The Song of the Butterflies (El canto de las mariposas), spotlighting indigenous histories of storytelling in the Peruvian Amazon, premieres on PBS as part of POV’s 34th season.
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Johnny Depp to Receive San Sebastian Festival’s Donostia Award
Johnny Depp (dp) San Sebastian Festival will honor actor Johnny Depp with the Donostia Award, the festival’s highest honorary award in recognition of his career.
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Ridley Scott to Receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Prize at Venice Film Festival
Ridley Scott at the 69th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards (DGA Awards) (dp) British director and producer Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Blade Runner, Alien) is the recipient of the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker award of the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
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COPSHOP Trailer. Gerard Butler And Frank Grillo Star in the Action Thriller Film
Copshop starring Gerard Butler Open Road released the official trailer for Copshop, the action thriller film starring Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo, opening in theaters on September 17th, 2021.
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COMING HOME IN THE DARK Trailer. HS Teacher Confronts His Past in the Disturbing Sundance Thriller
Daniel Gillies and Matthias Luafutu in Coming Home in the Dark by James Ashcroft The official trailer debuted for Coming Home in the Dark, the New Zealand thriller film starring Daniel Gillies, Erik Thomson, Miriama McDowell, Matthias Luafutu that premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
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Bentonville Film Festival 2021 Awards – KILI BIG and 7 DAYS Win Top Jury Prizes
Kili Big directed by Ida Joglar Kili Big directed by Ida Joglar which world premiered at the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival was awarded Best Documentary at the festival. The film follows a group of plus-sized women from around the world as they attempt to climb the tallest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Roshan Sethi’s 7 Days, about an Indian couple on an arranged marriage date forced to quarantine together, took home the jury award for Best Narrative Feature and Americanized, by Erica Eng, was selected for Best Short Film.
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IN THE SAME BREATH. Award Winning Coronavirus Documentary Debuts on HBO [Trailer]
In The Same Breath by Nanfu Wang. The SXSW award-winning documentary In the Same Breath recounts the experiences of people on the ground in the earliest days of the novel coronavirus and the way two countries dealt with its initial spread, from the first days of the outbreak in Wuhan to its rampage across the United States.
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Fantastic Fest 2021 Unleashes First Wave of Films – TITANE, LAMB, BINGO HELL, THE TRIP
Titane directed by Julia Ducournau The 2021 Palme D’Or winner Titane directed by Julia Ducournau headlines the first wave of films for 2021 Fantastic Fest. Described as “a poignant study on loneliness, isolation and gender identity wrapped in a constantly surprising world of body horror, muscle cars, violence, and disco-dancing firemen,” Titane opens in US cinemas on October 1.