Gene Deitch, American-born Czech illustrator, animator, comics artist, and film director died during the night from Thursday to Friday in his apartment in Prague. He was 95.
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RIP: Gene Deitch, Oscar Winning Animator Dead at 95
Gene Deitch at Bradford Animation Festival 2010 [National Science and Media Museum]
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Tribeca 2020: Watch Trailer Clips from STATELESS, Documentary on Haiti / Dominican Republic Historical Divide
STATELESS directed by Michèle Stephenson Director Michèle Stephenson’s new documentary Stateless uncovers the complex history and present-day politics of Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the grassroots electoral campaign of a young attorney named Rosa Iris. The documentary will world premiere at the down-sized 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.
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Will Dennis’ Road Trip Dramady VANILLA Arrives on VOD On April 28
Vanilla starring Wil Dennis and Kelsea Bauman-Murphy Gravitas Ventures will release Will Dennis’ road trip dramedy Vanilla also starring Dennis alongside Kelsea Bauman-Murphy, on VOD / digital on April 28, 2020.
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Netflix Makes Many of its Popular Documentaries FREE on Youtube
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Knock Down The House Netflix is making many of its documentary features and series available on the Netflix US YouTube channel for free. This is in response to teachers’ requests for access to documentaries which Netflix has previously allowed for screening in their classrooms but not possible with schools being closed.
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The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival 2020 Goes Online, Reveals Film Lineup
Yam Festival, Ghana by James Dalrymple The Archaeology Channel (TAC) International Film Festival, organized by Eugene, Oregon nonprofit, Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), opens its 17th annual edition on May 13 and runs through May 17, all online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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National Geographic Teams up with Director Ron Howard on Chef José Andrés Documentary
![U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Chef José Andrés, Culinary Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. [State Department]](https://images.vimooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/17204305/Jose-Andres-1024x681.jpg)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Chef José Andrés, Culinary Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. [State Department] Following the debut of Rebuilding Paradise at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, National Geographic Documentary Films announced its next feature project from acclaimed director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries. The upcoming documentary will chronicle the globally renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés and his legendary nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, as they rebuild nations in the wake of disaster, providing healthy food to those affected.
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Napa Valley Film Festival Postponed Until November 2021 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the ongoing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Napa Valley Film Festival which was slated to take place in November 2020, announced that the festival will now be held the following year from November 10 – 14, 2021.
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Documentary on Natalie Wood, Produced by Daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner to Debut on HBO (Trailer)
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind In many ways, acclaimed actress Natalie Wood’s life and career have been overshadowed by her tragic death at age 43 off the coast of Catalina Island. Her daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner explores her mother’s public life and private persona through personal interviews with those closest to her in the HBO documentary Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind.
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RIP: Award Winning Actor Brian Dennehy Dead at 81
Brian Dennehy Brian Dennehy, known for his award winning performances on film, stage, and television died on Wednesday in New Haven, Conneticut, from cardiac arrest due to sepsis. He was 81.
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Watch Trailer for AKASHINGA: THE BRAVE ONES, National Geographic Documentary Produced by James Cameron
Akashinga: The Brave Ones Ahead of Earth Day, National Geographic Documentary Films announced a new documentary short, Akashinga: The Brave Ones. Executive produced by three-time Academy Award winner James Cameron and directed by Maria Wilhelm, executive director of the Avatar Alliance Foundation, the film tells the story of Akashinga, the all-female anti-poaching unit in Zimbabwe that is facing down poachers and saving wildlife. Akashinga: The Brave Ones will have its world premiere at the EarthxFilm Festival, which will be held virtually April 22 to 27 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The documentary short is also an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival and will broadcast on National Geographic later this year in 171 countries and 43 languages.
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Cannes Film Festival Still Considering Options, Directors’ Fortnight and Critics Week Canceled
Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival Critics Week (Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes), Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes)
Cannes Film Festival is running out of options for a 2020 festival, following the French President’s statement on Monday banning any large festivals and events with large audiences before mid-July at the earliest.
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EarthxFilm Announces Virtual Lineup of Films, Panels, VR and More to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
FIRE ON THE HILL: THE COWBOYS OF SOUTH CENTRAL L.A. EarthxFilm unveiled its lineup of virtual programming celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, including 36 features and shorts; virtual options for XR experiences; various filmmaker, youth leader live-streams, Q&A’s, panels, live music and EarthxFilmYouth programming. Kicking off with Music on April 17 at 6:00PM EST, EarthxFilm will present the bulk of its programming, including Brett Falentine’s FIRE ON THE HILL: THE COWBOYS OF SOUTH CENTRAL L.A., Alexander John Glustrom’s MOSSVILLE: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL, David Byars’ PUBLIC TRUST, and Deia Schlosberg’s THE STORY OF PLASTIC on April 22-27.