Waves (2019)

THE LIGHTHOUSE and UNCUT GEMS Lead 35th Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations

Uncut Gems

The Lighthouse and Uncut Gems lead the nominations for the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards with 5 nominations each. The Lighthouse is nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Male Lead, and Best Supporting Male; and Uncut Gems is nominated for Best Director, Best Editing, Best Feature, Best Male Lead, and Best Screenplay. Other nominees for Best Feature included A Hidden Life, Clemency, The Farewell, and Marriage Story. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Santa Monica beach-adjacent award show.

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Key West Film Festival Announces 2019 Film Lineup – MARRIAGE STORY, AFTER PARKLAND, TROOP ZERO

TROOP ZERO, starring Viola Davis and Allison Janney

The 8th Annual Key West Film Festival announced its official 2019 lineup including major fall films from Noah Baumbach and Destin Daniel Cretton. More than 115 films and V/R pieces will be shown during the 5-day festival, which runs November 20-24. Nearly half of the feature films at the festival will be Florida festival premieres.

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Watch Brand New Trailer for WAVES Starring Sterling K. Brown

WAVES directed by Trey Edward Shults; and starring Sterling K. Brown, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, and Alexa Demie

Waves the emotional epic from A24 and acclaimed filmmaker Trey Edward Shults, that world premiered at Telluride Film Festival, released a brand new trailer a few weeks before it opens in theaters. The film starring Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Alexa Demie, with Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sterling K. Brown will open in theaters on November 15.

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Twin Cities Film Fest 2019 Winners – MARRIAGE STORY Wins Best Film

Marriage Story

Noah Baumbach’s critically-acclaimed relationship drama Marriage Story starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, was named the Best Feature Film of 2019 at the Twin Cities Film Fest.

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AFI FEST 2019 Unveils Inaugural AFI Summit Lineup – Eva Longoria, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and More

Eva Longoria

The American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled the program lineup for the inaugural AFI Summit that will take place at AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi.

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29th IFP Gotham Awards Nominations – THE FAREWEll, UNCUT GEMS and More

The Farewell directed by Lulu Wang

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced the thirty-three films and series receiving nominations for the 29th Annual IFP Gotham Awards along with Gotham Tributes for actors Laura Dern and Sam Rockwell, director Ava DuVernay, and the Gotham Industry Tribute to Glen Basner.

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Awkwafina, Taron Egerton, Florence Pugh, Taylor Russell to Receive Virtuosos Award at Santa Barbara Film Fest

Awkwafina (The Farewell), Taron Egerton (Rocketman), Florence Pugh (Midsommar), and Taylor Russell (Waves)

Awkwafina (The Farewell), Taron Egerton (Rocketman), Florence Pugh (Midsommar), and Taylor Russell (Waves) will receive the Virtuosos Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, an honor created to recognize a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in film have elevated them into the national cinematic dialogue. The tribute will take place on Saturday, January 18th at the historic Arlington Theatre during the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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26th Austin Film Festival Announces Film Lineup HONEY BOY, YELLOW ROSE and more

Honey Boy

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF) announced the full schedule of films and panels for the 26th annual Festival, this October 24-31.

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THE IRISHMAN to Open and WAVES will Close 2019 Key West Film Festival

WAVES directed by Trey Edward Shults; and starring Sterling K. Brown, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, and Alexa Demie

Martin Scorcese’s critically acclaimed “The Irishman” (Netflix) will open the 2019 Key West Film Festival, and the festival will close with Trey Edward Shults “Waves” (A24). Orlando-based director Stults will appear for a Q&A.

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MARRIAGE STORY Kicks Off Film Lineup for 28th St. Louis Intl Film Fest

Marriage Story

The 28th Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) will screen 389 films representing 63 countries, from November 7 to 17. The festival will kick off on Thursday, November 7, with the local premiere of the much-lauded “Marriage Story,” starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, and directed by Noah Baumbach.

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MARRIAGE STORY Opens 30th New Orleans Film Festival

Marriage Story

Fresh from winning the Runner-Up Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival last week MARRIAGE STORY will open the 30th New Orleans Film Festival.

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Austin Film Festival 2019 Adds More Films + WAVES as Centerpiece

WAVES directed by Trey Edward Shults; and starring Sterling K. Brown, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, and Alexa Demie

Austin Film Festival 2019 has selected Waves as the fest’s Centerpiece selection on October 28. The Centerpiece screening will include the Texas homecoming for native Trey Edward Shults, whose previous writer- director credits include Krisha and It Comes at Night. Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family— led by a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

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