Ann Hui’s latest film Love After Love has been selected for the Gala Presentation section of the 25th Busan International Film Festival.
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Ann Hui’s LOVE AFTER LOVE Selected for Gala Presentation at Busan International Film Festival
LOVE AFTER LOVE directed by Ann Hui
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Apple Releases Trailer for “Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You” Documentary
Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You Apple debuted the trailer for the “Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You” documentary, set to premiere Friday, October 23 on Apple TV+. In the documentary film, Bruce Springsteen fans around the world will get a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic artist’s creative process.
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MIDSOMMAR Starring Florence Pugh will Kick off Nordic International Film Festival in NYC 2020 Lineup
MIDSOMMAR The Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) in New York City, announced its lineup for its 6th year, which will take place online and with select in-person drive-in screenings from October 15-20, 2020.
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Documentary Films ZAPPA and MLK/FBI will Bookend 12th Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Zappa, directed by Alex Winter The twelfth annual Santa Fe Independent Film Festival (SFiFF) will open on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 with Zappa, an in-depth documentary directed by Alex Winter, which centers on the life, work, and politics of musician Frank Zappa. With found footage from the Zappa family trust and other archives, Winter gives us a groundbreaking look into the musician’s life, featuring appearances by his widow, Gail Zappa, and musical collaborators like Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, and Ruth Underwood.
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Carlos A. Hurtado’s “CRY” is an Official Selection of Canadian International Fashion Film Festival
“Cry” directed by Carlos A. Hurtado Carlos A. Hurtado’s fashion film “Cry” is an official selection and nominated for “Best Cinematography” at Canadian International Fashion Film Festival – October 26 and 27, 2020.
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29th Philadelphia Film Festival Announces First Wave of Films, Centerpiece Films – NOMADLAND and AMMONITE
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan in Ammonite Philadelphia Film Society unveiled the first wave of 45 films for the 29th Philadelphia Film Festival (PFF29) that will be available via the Digital Streaming Platform, along with the first announced Centerpiece Films to premiere at the PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard from October 23 – November 2.
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“Nomadland” and “The Brothers” Win Top Prizes at 21st Woodstock Film Festival
Frances McDormand in the film NOMADLAND. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2020 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved The 21st Woodstock Film Festival announced the winners of its annual Maverick Awards competition, with Nomadland, directed by Chloé Zhao winning the award for Best Narrative Feature and Los Hermanos/The Brothers, directed by Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider winning for Best Documentary Feature
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16th Zurich Film Festival Winners – HOCHWALD, SIN SEÑAS PARTICULARES and TIME Win Golden Eyes
Hochwald by Evi Romen Hochwald by Evi Romen (Austria, Belgium) is the winner of the Golden Eye of the 16th Zurich Film Festival for the best film in focus competition. The film tells the story of Mario, who breaks out of his South Tyrolean homeland with his childhood friend Lenz and visits a gay bar in Rome with him. When Lenz falls victim during an armed attack, Mario returns to his home village, where his life gradually falls apart.
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Ava DuVernay, Rachel Brosnahan, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss Among Lineup for AFI Summit at AFI FEST 2020
Ava DuVernay The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the program for the AFI Summit that will take place at AFI FEST held online this year from October 15 – 22, 2020. The lineup includes Riz Ahmed, Rachel Brosnahan, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Carey Mulligan and Andy Samberg among panelists; and a conversation with Academy Award® nominee, producer, director and writer Ava DuVernay about elevating and supporting BIPOC filmmakers through her company Array.
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Slamdance 2021 Goes Virtual and Moves to Joshua Tree, California
Cap Rock Hike, Joshua Tree National Park, California. Ken Lund. (Flickr) Slamdance will take a break from Park City in 2021 by moving virtually to slamdance.com, YouTube and physically to Joshua Tree, California. The festival will run February 12 – 25, 2021 with free viewing, filmmaker revenue share and a new program for creators with disabilities.
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German Actor and Director Til Schweiger Received Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival
German Actor and Director Til Schweiger Receives Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival ©Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Zurich Film Festival German actor and director Til Schweiger was moved and visibly delighted as he received the Golden Eye Award at The Zurich Film Festival for his filmmaking, “It’s great to be here in Zurich – at last. I am overjoyed and moved to receive the Golden Eye Award tonight. Many thanks again to the festival, this award means a lot to me!”
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Showtime Offers Documentary KINGDOM OF SILENCE for FREE on Second Anniversary of the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Kingdom of Silence Showtime released the new documentary Kingdom of Silence for free online – on YouTube and SHO.com, two years to the date of the controversial murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The film is directed by Oscar(R) nominated and Emmy winning filmmaker Rick Rowley (16 Shots, Dirty Wars). Oscar and Emmy award winning director Alex Gibney (Enemies: The President, Justice and the FBI) executive produces in collaboration with Emmy and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright (The Looming Tower). Kingdom of Silence officially premiere on air on Friday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.