SR Socially Relevant Film Festival NY unveils 65 films from 33 countries for its Eighth Edition Official Selection #SRFF2021 during a LIVE YouTube broadcast SR Socially Relevant Film Festival NY, #SRFF2021 goes online once again due to the current health restrictions with a slate of 65 films from 33 countries. The festival's eighth season brings international and local … [Read more...] about SR Socially Relevant Film Festival Official Selection Unveiled
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American Humane Announces U.S. Theatrical Run for Inaugural Feature Length Documentary “Escape From Extinction,” Narrated by Helen Mirren
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the wide theatrical release of its inaugural feature-length documentary, Escape From Extinction, opening in cities nationwide next month through Concert Films, LLC. The film, which is narrated by Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren, showcases the critical efforts certified and accredited … [Read more...] about American Humane Announces U.S. Theatrical Run for Inaugural Feature Length Documentary “Escape From Extinction,” Narrated by Helen Mirren
Bob Marley: Legacy Documentary Series Continues With Episode Three: “Righteousness,” Out Today
Episode three of Bob Marley's esteemed Legacy mini-documentary series was revealed today. Righteousness offers a unique glimpse and insight into Jamaican culture and delves into the roots and relationships between spirituality, religion, nature and Rastafarianism. Exploring the impact Bob had on Jamaican culture, while celebrating the influences and inspirations behind his … [Read more...] about Bob Marley: Legacy Documentary Series Continues With Episode Three: “Righteousness,” Out Today
EarthxFilm 2020 Announces Filmmaker Awards
EarthxFilm, presented by EarthX, announced this year's filmmaker award winners and grant recipients, and gave away $20,000 in a virtual presentation on Sunday, April 26. The award-winning films were led by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed's MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, which took home the EarthxFilm Best Feature Film Jury Prize and $5000, and Allison Otto and Maria … [Read more...] about EarthxFilm 2020 Announces Filmmaker Awards
Winters Rock Entertainment Partners With JUNO Award-Winning Canadian Pop Star Kiesza for a Global Video Project ‘STORM’ to Support Frontline Workers
On Thursday, April 23, JUNO Award-Winning, Platinum-selling Canadian pop star Kiesza released an incredible, global music video project entitled ‘Storm’. Written in isolation, ‘Storm’ compelled award-winning directors Rocky Romanoand Miranda Winters (Winters Rock Entertainment) to reach out to Kiesza to work with her to create a powerful short film to help first responders amid … [Read more...] about Winters Rock Entertainment Partners With JUNO Award-Winning Canadian Pop Star Kiesza for a Global Video Project ‘STORM’ to Support Frontline Workers
Earth Day 2020 Brings Together Zac Efron, Patricia Espinosa, Al Gore, Denis Hayes, Alex Honnold, Van Jones, Anil Kapoor, John Kerry, Prince Albert Of Monaco, And Kyra Sedgwick To Share Their Support For Our Planet For The 50th Anniversary
With the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) fast approaching, now more than ever we need to connect as a global community united in our fight to protect the health and welfare of the planet and its people. In support of this global movement, illustrious and preeminent religious leaders, environmental advocates, celebrities, musicians and government officials will be … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2020 Brings Together Zac Efron, Patricia Espinosa, Al Gore, Denis Hayes, Alex Honnold, Van Jones, Anil Kapoor, John Kerry, Prince Albert Of Monaco, And Kyra Sedgwick To Share Their Support For Our Planet For The 50th Anniversary
“Yuri’s Night” Webcast With NASA Astronauts Scott Kelly & Nicole Stout, Bob Weir, Nick Rhodes, and Bill Nye Celebrate Space Exploration
Yuri’s Night (YN), a non-profit organization, brings people together every year for a global celebration of April 12,1961: the day the first human flew to space. The mission of Yuri’s Night is to use the excitement and inspiration of space as a catalyst for global transformation. In an effort to spread the message of unity and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic, Yuri’s Night … [Read more...] about “Yuri’s Night” Webcast With NASA Astronauts Scott Kelly & Nicole Stout, Bob Weir, Nick Rhodes, and Bill Nye Celebrate Space Exploration
National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Two World Premieres: “Born Wild: The Next Generation” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilized to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50 years later it’s become the planet’s largest civic event, with more than a billion people participating each year. On this momentous occasion, people worldwide would normally … [Read more...] about National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Two World Premieres: “Born Wild: The Next Generation” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
Aspen Film Announces Virtual Version of 29th Annual Shortsfest
Aspen Film is pleased to announce that its 29th Annual Aspen Shortsfest will go on as scheduled – online. An innovative, cutting -edge, virtual version of this year’sShortsfest will be presented online during the originally scheduled dates of March 31-April 5, 2020. By partnering with Paris-based Festival Scope, whose platform is a preeminent service in the film industry, Aspen … [Read more...] about Aspen Film Announces Virtual Version of 29th Annual Shortsfest
“When the Earth Moves” Premieres at the EarthX Film Festival and the Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit
The timely short film When the Earth Moves is set to premiere via back-to-back screenings at the EarthX Film Festival on April 22nd and the Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit on April 25th and will then immediately be available on YouTube and at www.outrider.org. When the Earth Moves reclaims the authentic story and original vision of Earth Day as a bipartisan and socially … [Read more...] about “When the Earth Moves” Premieres at the EarthX Film Festival and the Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit