The 20th Anniversary of the Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF)—which would have been held during the first week of April—is announcing winners chosen by its Jury from this year’s Official Selections, despite the pandemic-driven cancellation of the week-long event. Festival president and founder Nino Simone says, “When we initially postponed BHFF20, … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Honors 2020 Official Selections by Announcing Winners
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Award-Winning Film Producer Creating New Documentary Chronicling The Rich History of Hemp Production in America “The Seed and Fiber of Wealth”
The award-winning producer of American history documentaries, the producer of films on the history of how bourbon became a world-wide commodity, and the maker of acclaimed films on the lives of noted historical figures such as Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Clay, is now chronicling the history of hemp production in America! Pre-production is underway for The Seed and … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Film Producer Creating New Documentary Chronicling The Rich History of Hemp Production in America “The Seed and Fiber of Wealth”
Drive-In Classics From the Comfort of Home: The Film Detective Brings Rediscovered Drive-In Favorites to Screens This Summer
The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters, is bringing the nostalgia of classic drive-in movies to the comfort of home this summer. Starting in June, TFD is rediscovering its Drive-In Classics category, with newly added titles never before shown on The Film … [Read more...] about Drive-In Classics From the Comfort of Home: The Film Detective Brings Rediscovered Drive-In Favorites to Screens This Summer
“Hockey 24” Film to Premiere on May 24; Scotiabank’s 90-Minute Documentary to Showcase 24 Hours of Hockey in Canada
Last year, Scotiabank asked Canadians to submit home videos and photos demonstrating their love of hockey. Combined with content captured by 25 documentary film crews and award-winning filmmakers, and produced by The Mark, Hockey 24 was born. Where can you watch it? •May 24Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT•May … [Read more...] about “Hockey 24” Film to Premiere on May 24; Scotiabank’s 90-Minute Documentary to Showcase 24 Hours of Hockey in Canada
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
MagellanTV, Documentary Streaming Service, Announces “Majestic Earth” to Commemorate 50th Earth Day Anniversary
MagellanTV, a global ad-free streaming video service, flexes its programming muscle by bringing together the great stories of Planet Earth in our time, as told by the world's premiere documentary filmmakers. https://www.magellantv.com/explore/majestic-earth The timing of "Majestic Earth" is inspired by the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day was … [Read more...] about MagellanTV, Documentary Streaming Service, Announces “Majestic Earth” to Commemorate 50th Earth Day Anniversary
Better Noise Entertainment Announces Better Noise Films
Leading global independent entertainment company, Better Noise Entertainment, is proud to announce Better Noise Films. The company will be led by entertainment industry pioneer, Allen Kovac as CEO and Dan Lieblein (Cinecom Entertainment Group, October Films, USA Films and USA Home Entertainment) as COO. Also joining the team: Studio Production executive Michael Lombardi, CFO … [Read more...] about Better Noise Entertainment Announces Better Noise Films
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”
The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers
The Redford Center, a non-profit environmental media organization that accelerates environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair, announced today it will run its environmental Grants program as planned and open the call for proposals today. “Independent artists and filmmakers, particularly those working in documentary, are facing dramatic shifts to the industry and … [Read more...] about The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers
CuriosityStream Invites Families to ‘Stay in, Stay Curious’ with Enhanced Kids Programming Feature and Special Pricing
CuriosityStream, a leading global factual media company, today announced the 'Stay in, Stay Curious' campaign including an enhanced 'Kids' Mode', creating a kid-friendly space in the library of award-winning documentary films and series. In an effort to be as widely accessible as possible, CuriosityStream is temporarily cutting its price to just $12 for a full year's … [Read more...] about CuriosityStream Invites Families to ‘Stay in, Stay Curious’ with Enhanced Kids Programming Feature and Special Pricing