From Groundbreaking Musical Geniuses to TV Actress Who Changed NASA, Movie-Goers Can Discover and Honor African American History Through Film This February, Fathom Events will launch the company's first Black History Month film series, Fathom Events Celebrates Black History Month, in cinemas across the U.S. Movie-goers will have the … [Read more...] about Fathom Celebrates Black History Month With First Film Series This February
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Feature Film “Charon” Shot Entirely on a Smartphone and Edited with an App by Filmmaker Under Lockdown Fetches Indie Film Festival Buzz
"Charon" will screen at a number of festivals through 2021 With a runtime of 73 minutes, "Charon" is a psychological thriller shot entirely on an iPhone and edited on an app while filmmaker Jennifer Zhang was in complete self-isolation in her apartment. Only a month into its run on the independent film festival circuit, the unusual feature film produced under Flying Koi … [Read more...] about Feature Film “Charon” Shot Entirely on a Smartphone and Edited with an App by Filmmaker Under Lockdown Fetches Indie Film Festival Buzz
Star Trek’s Uhura, Nichelle Nichols, Stars in Her Final Performance
Renegades: Ominara to Start Production Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) & Atomic Studios are partnering for an epic production. After an illustrious career spanning sixty years, Nichelle Nichols is retiring from the screen. Best known as Lt. Uhura in Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols was also instrumental in diversifying NASA's space program by recruiting astronauts such as Mae … [Read more...] about Star Trek’s Uhura, Nichelle Nichols, Stars in Her Final Performance
Indie Sci-Fi Film “I Can’t Sleep” From Multiracial Filmmaker to Be Featured at Boston Film Festival
"I Can't Sleep" by writer, director, and producer Gina Rose is being considered for several film festivals in 2021 Rising African American and Chinese American filmmaker Gina Rose was working as a mental health professional when she decided to create her first feature film "I Can't Sleep" on a shoestring budget of just $10,000. Now, the microbudget film will be featured … [Read more...] about Indie Sci-Fi Film “I Can’t Sleep” From Multiracial Filmmaker to Be Featured at Boston Film Festival
New Thriller ADVERSE starring Thomas Nicholas, Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Penelope Anne Miller, in Select Theaters Feb 12
The new thriller ADVERSE starring Thomas Nicholas (Ethan), Mickey Rourke (Kaden), Sean Astin (Frankie), Lou Diamond Phillips (Dr. Cruz) and Penelope Ann Miller (Nicole), and written and directed by Brian Metcalf. Black Jellybean Productions will release ADVERSE in Select Theaters on February 12th. The film will also be available on Digital, On Demand and DVD on March … [Read more...] about New Thriller ADVERSE starring Thomas Nicholas, Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Penelope Anne Miller, in Select Theaters Feb 12
Meagan Good Stars in “Death Saved My Life” – Premieres February 13 on Lifetime
SYNOPSISOn the surface it seems Jade (Meagan Good) has it all, a successful marketing career, a husband admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. But behind closed doors, her life is far from idyllic. Her husband Ed (Chiké Okonkwo) is a controlling man who is physically and psychologically abusive. When Jade decides to leave Ed, he … [Read more...] about Meagan Good Stars in “Death Saved My Life” – Premieres February 13 on Lifetime
Fathom Celebrates Black History Month With First Film Series This February
This February, Fathom Events will launch the company’s first Black History Month film series, Fathom Events Celebrates Black History Month, in cinemas across the U.S. Movie-goers will have the opportunity to delve into the diverse lives, historic accomplishments and award-winning filmmaking of some of the most influential African American … [Read more...] about Fathom Celebrates Black History Month With First Film Series This February
First Time Filmmakers Win at Queen Palm International Film Festival in Palm Springs
New Girl Pictures' first feature film, To the New Girl, has won Gold Awards for Best Feature - First Time Filmmaker (Directors Aurora J. Culver, Ambika Leigh, Adriana Gonzalez-Vega) and Best Writer (Samantha Macher) at the Queen Palm International Film Festival in Palm Springs. The film is screening online as a part of the festival's virtual event from January 15 - 22, 2021. … [Read more...] about First Time Filmmakers Win at Queen Palm International Film Festival in Palm Springs
Ken Burns to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Professional Photographers of America
Internationally renowned filmmaker Ken Burns will accept Professional Photographers of America’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at Imaging USA, the largest convention in the photographic industry. Imaging USA will be held virtually January 17-19. Burns, whose career spans more than 40 years, is credited with sparking renewed public interest in American history thanks … [Read more...] about Ken Burns to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Professional Photographers of America
Oscar-Qualifying Animated Short Film “The Power of Hope” 14-Year Old Director Kalia Love Jones Is Featured On The Kelly Clarkson Show
Director Kalia Love Jones continues to be an in-demand TV media guest and was a recent guest to discuss her animated short film "The Power of Hope" being an Oscar hopeful on The Kelly Clarkson Show that aired on December 21, 2020. During The Kelly Clarkson Show TV interview, "Wonder Woman 1984" director Patty Jenkins personally invited the 14 year old director Kalia Love Jones … [Read more...] about Oscar-Qualifying Animated Short Film “The Power of Hope” 14-Year Old Director Kalia Love Jones Is Featured On The Kelly Clarkson Show