YouTube released the trailer for the documentary The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, from director Thom Zimny (Elvis Presley: The Searcher, Springsteen on Broadway), which will be available for free on YouTube beginning Monday, November 11.
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Watch Trailer for THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH Documentary
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, directed by Thom Zimny
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Watch Captivating THE KINGMAKER Trailer on Controversial Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos on her 85th birthday in KINGMAKER. Photo Credit: Lauren Greenfield. Showtime released the official trailer for The Kingmaker, the new documentary film from Emmy(R) winning director Lauren Greenfield (The Queen of Versailles), that centers on the indomitable character and controversial political career of Imelda Marcos.
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Announces 2019 Lineup. Opens with THE AERONAUTS
THE AERONAUTS directed by Tom Harper The 22nd SCAD Savannah Film Festival, presented by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), will showcase a record total of 159 films, including 35 narrative films, 15 documentary films and 109 shorts, from October 26 to November 2.
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Viola Davis to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival. Fest to Close with Cristina Comencini’s TORNARE
Viola Davis Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Viola Davis will be the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th Rome Film Fest . Davis will also participate in a “Close Encounter”, an onstage conversation where she will discuss her career in film, television, and theatre.
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LA PRIMA DONNA – Docu on Opera Diva Emma Carelli to World Premiere at Rome Film Fest
La Prima Donna – Emma Carelli, Licia Maglietta La prima donna, the new documentary film by Tony Saccucci starring Licia Maglietta will world premiere as the pre-opening film of the 14th Rome Film Fest (October 17th to 27th 2019).
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IDFA Reveals First 2019 Documentary Selections + Patricio Guzmán Restrospective
Marshawn Lynch: A History directed by David Shield The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam announced the first film selections for IDFA 2019, taking place November 20th to December 1st. The curated program sections include 54 titles from the new focus programs It Still Hurts, Re-releasing History, and The Villain, the Retrospective and Top 10 of Guest of Honor Patricio Guzmán, and a special tribute section to D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.
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Watch Trailer for ‘Yuletide Horror Haunt’ HOLIDAY HELL
HOLIDAY HELL Uncorked Entertainment released the trailer for the ‘yuletide horror haunt’ Holiday Hell, starring horror icon Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), Joel Murray (Hatchet), Jeff Bryan Davis (Killer Pad), Lisa Coronado (“Twin Peaks”), and Meagan Karimi-Naser (Dead West), the frighteningly-festive horror anthology features segments directed by Jeff Ferrell (Ghostlight), Jeremy Berg (The Invoking), Jeff Vigil and David Burns.
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TUSCALOOSA Starring Stranger Things’ Natalia Dyer and Rapper YG to Premiere at Nashville Film Festival
Tuscaloosa directed by Philip Harder, starring (L-R) Devon Bostick, Marchánt Davis and Natalia Dyer, to have festival premiere at Nashville Film Festival. (Photo: Riley Harder Pictures) Tuscaloosa, a ‘70s coming-of-age story from a music video director Philip Harder, and starring Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things; Velvet Buzzsaw; Yes, God, Yes), Tate Donovan (Rocketman, Argo), Devon Bostick (Okja, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the CW’s 100), Marchánt Davis (The Day Shall Come), along with rap artist YG (Def Jam recording artist,White Boy Rick) will premiere at the Nashville Film Festival.
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French Comedy-Drama CYRANO, MY LOVE Opens in Theaters on October 18
CYRANO, MY LOVE directed by Alexis Michalik The new French comedy-drama Cyrano, My Love, by writer, director, actor Alexis Michalik, adapted from his award-winning stage play Edmond, opens October 18th in NY at the Landmark at 57 West and the Royal in LA.
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Molly Stuart’s OBJECTOR World Premieres at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Objector directed by Molly Stuart Objector directed by Molly Stuart makes its World Premiere as the “Spotlight Centerpiece Film” of the 2019 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. The documentary tells the story of Atalya, who like all Israeli youth, is obligated to become a soldier. Unlike most, she questions the practices of her country’s military and when she refuses military duty, is imprisoned for her dissent.
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Palestinian Oscar Entry IT MUST BE HEAVEN to Open CineCina Film Festival in NYC. Fest Unveils Complete 2019 Lineup.
It Must Be Heaven directed by Elia Suleiman Elia Suleiman’s whimsical, yet thoughtful film IT MUST BE HEAVEN – the Palestinian 2020 Oscar submission, will open the 2019 CineCina Film Festival on Friday, October 25 at the DGA New York Theater. The film features the beloved filmmaker observing the goings on around him in Nazareth, Paris and France. Through his eyes, we see moments, and fragments of life and human interaction that can surprise and delight one moment, and be very familiar the next.
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First Shortie Film Festival Showcasing Short Films Opens October 3 in Brooklyn
SPIRIT directed by Dr Jane Dyson and Ross Harrison The first-ever Shortie Film Festival showcasing independent and international films 30 minutes or less, will be held October 3rd and 4th 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. The festival fosters and propels emerging and provocative filmmaking with two days of screenings, Q&As, and afterparties for an audience seeking new voices and perspectives.