The San Francisco Film Society has launched the SFFS Women Filmmaker Fellowship, a new suite of services designed to support female writer/directors working on their second or third narrative feature.
Oscar Nominated Short Films 2015 In Theaters January 30
Boogaloo and Graham
ShortsHD and Magnolia Pictures will release THE OSCAR® NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2015 in theaters across the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America on Friday January 30, 2015.
First 9 Films Announced for 2015 New Directors/New Films
Goodnight Mommy
The first nine official selections are announced for the 44th New Directors/New Films (ND/NF), taking place March 18 to 29, 2015 in New York City.
James Franco Event and “Yosemite” to Close Slamdance Fest
Yosemite
The World Premiere of James Franco’s latest film collaboration Yosemite, directed by Gabrielle Demeestere will close Slamdance Film Festival on Thursday, January 29th, 2015.
Rosie O’Donnell Doc to World Premiere at Athena Film Fest
HBO Documentary Films’ ROSIE O’DONNELL: A HEARTFELT STAND UP will premiere at the Athena Film Festival on Saturday February 7th, 2015.
Boyhood is Big Winner at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards
Boyhood
The UK’s top film critics named Boyhood as Film of the Year; in addition, Boyhood also won Director for Richard Linklater and Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette.
Richmond Intl Film Fest Announces 2015 Official Line-Up
Wish You Well
The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF), will kick off on Thursday, February 26 with Wish You Well, a coming-of-age drama set in 1940s Virginia written by best-selling author David Baldacci and starring Josh Lucas and Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn.
The Young Turks Online News Doc for February Release
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired MAD AS HELL, with plans to digitally release the documentary film on February 6th with theatrical screenings in New York and Los Angeles and a DVD/Blu-ray release to follow.
Portland Intl Film Fest Reveals Dates and Opening Night Film
WILD TALES
The 38th Portland International Film Festival (PIFF 38) begins on Thursday, February 5th and will run through the 21st; and opens with Argentinean director Damián Szofrón’s Oscar-nominated film WILD TALES.
Showtime to Debut 2 Documentaries at Sundance Film Festival
SHOWTIME will debut the world premieres of LISTEN TO ME MARLON, and PROPHET’S PREY, two highly-anticipated films at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
PBS Goes Nuclear With Two New Documentaries
Atomic Test – Dominic Bluestone, Christmas Island.
PBS will debut two new documentaries: THE BOMB, and URANIUM – TWISTING THE DRAGON’S TAIL, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the first explosion of an atomic bomb, and the bombing of Hiroshima.
18 Documentaries Complete Lineup for 2015 Berlinale Panorama
Une jeunesse allemande (A German Youth)
Panorama Dokumente of the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Une jeunesse allemande (A German Youth) by Jean-Gabriel Périot.