“VOD Movies to Watch This Summer”: Soulidifly Productions, in partnership with Freestyle Digital Media, will release the feature-length film 1 Angry Black Man, available to audiences everywhere on DVD and on-demand starting June 5, 2020. View the trailer here: Brief Synopsis: 1 Angry Black Man tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts … [Read more...] about “1 Angry Black Man” Film to be Released June 5 on VOD
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World Premiere of Animated Short, Metro6, Slated for Virtual Brooklyn Film Festival
Metro6, the animated short film by writer and first-time director Geoff Hecht, will make its world premiere at the 23rd Annual Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF), a qualifying event for the Canadian Screen Award. Out of 2,589 overall submissions received, 148 total films made the cut, including Metro6. Though originally scheduled to debut at the SFFILM Festival, an Academy … [Read more...] about World Premiere of Animated Short, Metro6, Slated for Virtual Brooklyn Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival Postponed But Diverse Filmmakers Find Silver Lining
On the day we were to witness the 73rd Festival de Cannes' opening ceremonies, Yolonda Brinkley of Diversity in Cannes, the initiative promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival, announced official selections of the 2020 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and its Cannes Conversations, a twelve day virtual series highlighting Festival Alums. With the goal of lifting … [Read more...] about Cannes Film Festival Postponed But Diverse Filmmakers Find Silver Lining
Hormel Foods Announces the First-Ever Hormel Film Festival: Six Films Showcasing Heroes Making a Difference May 11-15
Hormel Foods, a global branded food company, announced it will present six powerful and hope-filled short films during a five-day virtual film festival, starting Monday, May 11, and running through May 15. Each film profiles uncommon heroes ranging in age from 12 to 101 who show us that it is possible to thrive against incredible odds. See SPAM products. "Given the current … [Read more...] about Hormel Foods Announces the First-Ever Hormel Film Festival: Six Films Showcasing Heroes Making a Difference May 11-15
Adorama Debuts Award-Winning Short Film, “New York Rhapsody”
Adorama, the trusted source for market-leading photo, video, audio, and computer equipment and information, released today its in-house produced short film, "New York Rhapsody" on AdoramaTV. Written, directed, and edited by Salvatore D'Alia, senior content producer for Adorama, the film follows three creatives in New York City as they hustle and fight against and within the … [Read more...] about Adorama Debuts Award-Winning Short Film, “New York Rhapsody”
“The Etruscan Smile” Available on VOD, EST, DVD and Blu-Ray on June 16
Produced by six-time Academy Award-winner Arthur Cohn, The Etruscan Smile stars renowned actor Brian Cox (HBO's Succession) in a career-defining role as Rory MacNeil, a rugged Scotsman who is forced to leave behind his beloved home and seek medical treatment in San Francisco. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory's life will be transformed, when he least expects it, … [Read more...] about “The Etruscan Smile” Available on VOD, EST, DVD and Blu-Ray on June 16
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
First-Time National Release of Two-Disc Set – “Lightning Over Braddock” and “Collected Shorts: The Films of Tony Buba”
Documentarist and award-winning filmmaker Tony Buba (https://braddockfilms.com/) recently announced the release of his collected works, a retrospective gathering of 50 years of filmmaking, much of it chronicling the slow industrial decline of his hometown of Braddock. Replete with the dark humor that personifies Buba's documentary style, the two-disc collection brings … [Read more...] about First-Time National Release of Two-Disc Set – “Lightning Over Braddock” and “Collected Shorts: The Films of Tony Buba”
FilmRise to Release Special Editions of “The Cat and the Moon” and “Unintended”
THE CAT AND THE MOONFrom Executive Producers Peter Berg (Lone Survivor, Mile 22) and Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars, The New Mutants), The Cat and the Moon features an all-star cast including Alex Wolff (Hereditary, Patriots Day), Skyler Gisondo (Booksmart, Vacation), Stefania LaVie Owen (The Lovely Bones, Krampus), Mike Epps (Dolemite Is My Name, The Last Black … [Read more...] about FilmRise to Release Special Editions of “The Cat and the Moon” and “Unintended”
Winners Announced for the 2nd-Annual Vibrant Media Productions Student Film Festival
For the second consecutive year, Orlando video production company Vibrant Media Productions (VMP) has offered students a path to earn early career recognition and substantial cash prizes. This year, the VMP Film Festival provided aspiring filmmakers with a chance to submit their original short films for a chance to win: Substantial grant money to … [Read more...] about Winners Announced for the 2nd-Annual Vibrant Media Productions Student Film Festival