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26th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Returns April 12-19, 2026 with Record 450 Films from 65+ Countries
The 26th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival® (BHFF) will return from April 12 – April 19, 2026, marking its largest and most internationally diverse edition to date. With a record-breaking 450 films representing more than 65 countries, the 2026 festival underscores its growing global influence as a premier showcase for filmmakers.
Dances With Films NYC 2024 Announces Film Lineup
Dances With Films announced the film lineup for the 3rd New York City edition of the bicoastal film festival juggernaut. December 5-8 will be packed with an incredible number of feature-length narratives, documentaries, pilots, and shorts making their world, North American, and US premieres as DWF showcases those new works as part of the only indie film-focused film festival with a foothold in both Los Angeles and The Big Apple.
36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL IN LOS ANGELES (NOV. 13 - 26, 2024) ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING
The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, which celebrates the best of Israeli culture and cinema, will run November 13th – 26th, 2024. Come Closer, written and directed by Tom Nesher in her feature film directorial debut, will have its West Coast Premiere at the Festival’s Opening Night Gala. Soda, directed by Erez Tadmor, will have a special sneak preview as the Festival’s Sponsor Centerpiece Film Event.
17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Announces 2024 Winners
The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 17th annual event, which celebrates outstanding independent storytelling across various genres. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, October 19th, at Gracemoon Arts Theater Salon and Gallery. This year, BFF continued its tradition of recognizing exceptional talent with awards in categories like Best Feature, Best Short, Best Episodic, Best Actor, and more.
American Cinematheque's PROOF Film Festival Wraps Up 2nd Outing With Filmmaker Awards
The American Cinematheque’s PROOF Film Festival announced the innovative film festival’s filmmaker awards as it wrapped a successful 2nd edition at the Culver Theater (9500 Culver Blvd.). Leading the award winners were Liz Sargent’s Take Me Home, which took the Grand Jury Prize, and Giselle Bonilla’s The Musical, which was the Audience Choice Award winner.
Critically Acclaimed Documentary “ZURAWSKI V TEXAS” Announces October 25, 2024 Theatrical Release Date
Following its galvanizing world premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival, Zurawski v Texas is set to make its official public debut in theaters––launching in New York, Los Angeles and cities across Texas on October 25, 2024. The filmmakers behind the critically-acclaimed reproductive rights documentary have prioritized bringing the movie to Texas audiences specifically in an effort to educate viewers on the impact of the abortion ban in their state.
13th Annual Key West Film Festival Announces Its Official 2024 Lineup
The 13th Annual Key West Film Festival announces its official 2024 lineup including major fall films from Pedro Almodovar, Barry Jenkins, Billy Corben, Michael Gracey, Gia Coppola and others. More than 75 films will be shown during the 5-day festival, which runs November 13-17. As is tradition for the festival, the Opening and Closing Night films are curated by two of the top film critics in the country.
Inaugural Boise Film Festival Announces Filmmaker Awards
The inaugural Boise Film Festival announced its filmmaker awards during an entertaining gala ceremony at The Grove Hotel on Sunday evening. Leading the awards haul was Cutter Hodierne’s Cold Wallet, which took Best Narrative Feature, and Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev’s Porcelain War, which received the prize for Best Documentary.
Billy the Kid Film Festival Announces November 2024 Film Lineup
The Hico-based Billy the Kid Film Festival today announced the films and events for the 6th edition of the outlaw-themed film festival taking place November 1-3. This edition’s film lineup will be led by Chris Hanna’s dramatic redemption tale On the Edge of Freedom, and Jason Vandygriff’s thriller Blood Dried Hands will be the Closing selection.
KEY WEST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL GOLDEN KEY AWARD FOR EMERGING TALENT
The Key West Film Festival announced today the recipient of its 4th annual Golden Key Award for Emerging Talent. The Golden Key for Emerging Talent, given to actors and directors whose work will be destined to grace our screens for years to come, will be presented to Delaney Buffett for her breakout role in front of the camera and deft direction behind it that can be seen in ADULT BEST FRIENDS. The film will screen as a Spotlight title at the festival.
Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival Announces Lineup for 25th Anniversary Edition in Minneapolis, Rochester, and Austin
The Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival (November 13-17 in Minneapolis, December 5-8 in Rochester, and December 12-14 in Austin) announced the film lineup for this year’s 25th Anniversary edition, presented by Pryes Brewing Company, of the groundbreaking film festival.
Brooklyn's Greenpoint Film Festival 2024 Announces Filmmaker Awards
Brooklyn’s 13th Annual Greenpoint Film Festival announced the winning films and filmmakers following the conclusion of the most expansive and successful edition in the event’s history. Ewa Wikiel’sKRZYK: Losing Control took home the Best Narrative Feature award. Miwene, directed by a team consisting of Keith Heyward, Jennifer Berglund, Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga, and Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua, won Best Documentary Feature.
Boise Film Festival 2024 Announces Film Lineup Including Hockey-Fueled Opening Night Debut
The inaugural Boise Film Festival will make its debut October 10-13 with a 20th Anniversary screening of Gavin O’Connor’s tale of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s Gold Medal journey, Miracle.
Naples International Film Festival 2024 Announces Film Lineup
Artis—Naples announced today the film lineup for the 16th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), to be held October 24-27, 2024. NIFF 2024’s Opening Night screening features a celebration of short film as an art form, marking the second time the festival showcases specially curated short films. This year’s opening night shorts package is titled Opening Night Shorts: New Perspectives, featuring six creative short films.
Freestyle Acquires "Wild Genius" for September 2024 Release
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to the documentary WILD GENIUS, which will be available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting on September 20, 2024.
WHEN HOUSTON HAD THE BLUES Doc Coming To VOD in September 2024
Houston’s early and indelible mark on American music and the blues—often overlooked despite its rich history—is celebrated in the soulful, feature-length documentary, When Houston Had the Blues. The film be available on major streaming VOD platforms—including iTunes, Apple TV and Tubi— beginning Sept. 24. While Houston may not come to most people’s minds as a major “music city” like Memphis, Chicago or New Orleans, it has a legacy that few other cities can match.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS DATES DOMESTIC THEATRICAL RELEASE FOR BLINK
National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with The Walt Disney Studios, announced today that its forthcoming film BLINK, which will have its world premiere at Telluride Film Festival this weekend, will debut in a selection of domestic theaters throughout the U.S. and Canada on Oct. 4. The documentary follows the Pelletier family, who set out on an epic journey to see the beauty of the world when three of their four children are diagnosed with an incurable eye condition.
Freestyle Acquires "THE LIFE OF PETER GOTTLIEB"
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to the twisted romantic comedy-thriller THE LIFE OF PETER GOTTLIEB, which will be available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting on September 24, 2024.
Festival of Cinema NYC 2024 Announces Filmmaker Awards
Festival of Cinema NYC announced this year’s filmmaker award winners at a warm and joyful celebration at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center as it concluded the 8th edition of the Forest Hills-based film festival Delfine Paolini’s A Wonderful Way With Dragons won Best Narrative Feature Film, and also took home Best Cinematography for Abdelsalam Moussa’s work on the film.
Garland's IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival Announces 2024 Full Lineup
IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival announces new screenings and special guests joining the lineup for the second annual film festival dedicated to showcasing movies made primarily in Texas. IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival will take place September 13-15, 2024, at the downtown Plaza Theatre in Garland, TX, located at 521 W. State Street. As with last year’s inaugural edition of this fest, IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Garland and Garland Cultural Arts.
Rich & Successful Film Festival 2024 Announces Film Lineup
LA’s Rich & Successful Film Festival 3 (RSFF 3), presented by Topcat Management, and co-presented by sogbots and the American Cinematheque, announced the lineup of films set to be presented on September 20-21. The highly curated film festival will feature 13 short films, spanning several genres, all helmed by Los Angeles-based filmmakers. For the first time, RSFF will take place at Los Angeles’ historic Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Blvd.).
Asian Film Festival of Dallas Announces Film Lineup for 2024 Edition
The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) announced the film lineup for this year’s 23rd edition of the film festival.
Dances With Films LA 2024 Wraps Top Indie Fest in Los Angeles and Announces Filmmaker Awards
Dances With Films: LA announced its Filmmaker Award winners during a jubilant celebration at The TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood following the 27th edition of Los Angeles’ leading indie film festival. The Grand Jury Prize winners were led by Michael Groom’s Between the Lights (Best Narrative Feature) and Leon Lozano’s A Little Hope For Chicago.
LACLA Presents The Cine Clásico Series With a Screening of the Newly Restored Classic Mexican Film EN ESTE PUEBLO NO HAY LADRONES (1965)
The 2024 Cine Clásico series presented by the Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles (LACLA) kicks off with a screening of the classic Mexican film En este pueblo no hay ladrones (There Are No Thieves in This Village) on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Japanese American National Museum- Democracy Center is located at 100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The program will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at https://cineclasico.eventbrite.com/ or at the box office.
Garland's Classic Film Festival Announces It's 2024 Edition and Film Lineup
The IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival makes its triumphant return to the Plaza Theatre in Garland, located at 521 W. State Street. The second annual IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival, which celebrates films made either wholly or in part within the Lone Star State, will kick off on Friday, September 13 and continue through Sunday, September 15, taking place entirely within the Plaza Theatre, on the recently remodeled square in downtown Garland.
DEVO’S GERALD CASALE TO RECEIVE THE ERNIE KOVACS AWARD FROM DALLAS VIDEOFEST SEPT. 29 IN PERSON AT TEXAS THEATRE
Dallas VideoFest is proud to present the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award to musician, artist, and music video director Gerald Casale, best known for his work in DEVO, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Texas Theatre (231 W. Jefferson Blvd. – Oak Cliff/Dallas). A VIP meet-and-greet reception with Gerald Casale will take place upstairs at the Texas Theatre before the Award ceremony, while the event and film will be downstairs at the Texas.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Set To Return To Dallas-Fort Worth and Twin Cities This Summer
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is excited to announce that it will be reopening its doors in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Twin Cities markets this summer. All six locations that recently closed as part of the franchisee’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing will now be owned and operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and are set to reopen in rapid succession, including DFW’s Cedars, Denton, Lake Highlands, Las Colinas, and Richardson locations and the Woodbury location in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.
Austin's Cine Las Americas 2024 Announces Filmmaker Awards
Austin’s Cine Las Americas announced the filmmaker award winners following the conclusion of a hugely successful 26th Anniversary edition of the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF). Leading the list of films winning jury prizes were Itandehui Jansen’s Itu Ninu (Where the Cornfields Are) (Best Narrative Feature), and Juan Mejía Botero’s Igualada (Best Documentary Feature).
DIFF Announces New 2024 Summer Programming
DIFF has announced its 2024 summer programming, which will give movie lovers two compelling reasons to go out to area movie theaters, BEST OF DIFF 2024, July 12 through 14, and the inaugural DIFF SHORTS Film Festival 2024, August 23 through 25. BEST OF DIFF 2024 will be hosted by LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Northwest Highway. A location for DIFF SHORTS will soon be announced.
AMS Pictures Announces New Documentary "Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered" in Celebration of The Wizard of Oz's 85th Anniversary
AMS Pictures announced today its latest documentary series, Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered, commemorating the 85th anniversary of the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz. This fast-paced documentary takes audiences over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road, answering 85 fascinating questions about the iconic film.
Six Franchised Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Locations Close; File for Relief Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
After more than 13 years of operation, Two is One, One is None, LLC announced today that the six franchised Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas operated by it and its affiliates have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and closed the five Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in North Texas including the locations in Richardson, Las Colinas, Lake Highlands, Dallas, and Denton, and a location in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Dances With Films LA Announces 2024 Film Lineup Including 117 World, North American, and U.S. Premieres
Dances With Films LA announced the film lineup for the return of Los Angeles’ largest indie film-focused film festival (June 20-30) for its 27th edition. Adding a new co-presenting partnership with Outfest for additional LGBTQIA+ programming, a beefed-up Midnight Horror and Genre section, as well as continuing the celebration of music, dance, and family friendly programming in the Downbeat and Kidz sections, all will contribute to the most robust film schedule DWF has produced to date.
Dark Star Pictures Picks Up Brande Roderick's 70s Horror Throwback WINEVILLE
Dark Star Pictures has acquired the US and Canadian rights to Brande Roderick’s wine-soaked horror film Wineville going into the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The directorial debut from director/producer/star Roderick (Starsky and Hutch, Baywatch), Dark Star Pictures is planning a September 2024 release of the film in select theaters, followed by VOD/Digital and Physical Media.
Austin's Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Announces Film Line Up For May 2024
The Austin-based Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) announced the film and events lineup for its 26th Anniversary edition. Taking place May 15-19, CLAIFF opens with Alejandra Vasquez & Sam Osborn’s Going Varsity in Mariachi and will close with Lone Scherfig’s La Contadora de Peliculas (The Movie Teller).
Harlem International Film Festival 2024 Announces film Lineup and Return to Columbia University's Screens in May
The 2024 Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) today announced the films and events for its 19th edition – returning as a fully in-person event taking place May 16-26 with special support from the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment. The film festival will open with the world premiere of Nana Ghana’s You Are Always Right Here, preceded by Gabri Christa’s short film Kankantri (the Silk Cotton Tree), and a special premiere curation of Uptown Shorts.
Boise Film Festival Will Make Its Debut In October 2024
Wonder Street Entertainment’s Christine and Mark Holder have announced the creation of the Boise Film Festival, which will make its debut October 10-13. The film festival’s epicenter and all screenings will be held at Boise’s Egyptian Theater Screenings (700 West Main Street) and The Flicks (646 West Fulton Street). The Call for Entries has begun with the Regular Deadline set for June 30.
Hot Springs Documentary FF and Tulsa's Circle Cinema Launch Tulsa Hot Doks on May 18
The critically acclaimed Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival and the historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa, Oklahoma have announced a special one-night film festival event to be held on Saturday, May 18. The event, which is presented by Arvest Bank in Tulsa, is the first of what will be an annual collaboration between the two organizations.
Naples International Film Festival Announces Dates and Call For Entries For 2024
Artits Naples announced today that the call for entries has begun for the 2024 Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), which is scheduled to take place October 24-27 at the newly established Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Mercato (9118 Strada Pl.).
USA Film Festival Announces Schedule Of Events For The 54th Annual USA Film Festival
The USA Film Festival announces the schedule of events for the 54th Annual USA Film Festival, April 17 – 26, 2024. The community arts program will be held at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas. Most of the programs will be presented as FREE admission. One of the oldest festivals in the U.S., the USA Film Festival celebrates its 54th year.
Dallas International Film Festival Releases Full Lineup of Films for 2024
DIFF 2024 has released the full lineup of films for the 18th Dallas International Film Festival, April 25 – May 2, 2024. The Festival will feature screenings of more than 100 films, Q&A sessions and panels with filmmakers and actors, nightly DIFF Red Carpets, and special events at Violet Crown Cinema in West Village Uptown.
Dallas International Film Festival Announces World Premiere of ESPN Films’ DUDE PERFECT: A VERY LONG SHOT as Opening Night Film at The Majestic
Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) today announced the World Premiere of ESPN Films’ “30 FOR 30” documentary, DUDE PERFECT: A VERY LONG SHOT, as the Opening Night film of the 18th edition of the Festival. The documentary about the Frisco-based group, known around the world for their videos of hard-to-believe trick shots, will open DIFF 2024 on Thursday, April 25, at The Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas.
2024 UCLA Festival of Preservation Announces Full Film Lineup for April 5th - 7th
The UCLA Film & Television Archive is proud to announce the 2024 UCLA Festival of Preservation, a highly anticipated biennial event that showcases the Archive’s latest preservation and restoration projects on the big screen at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
THE ART OF THE BENSHI 2024: WORLD TOUR JAPAN'S SILENT FILM NARRATORS TO RUN APRIL 5-26
The Art of the Benshi 2024 World Tour, presented by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities and the UCLA Film & Television Archive, will run April 5 – 26, 2024. The tour will bring to life the mesmerizing artistry of benshi performance, encompassing 12 dates at six venues in five cities: New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Benshi, derived from “katsudĹŤ benshi” or “movie orator,” were the captivating narrators of Japan’s silent film era.
Broadway Dallas Announces 2024/2025 Broadway Series
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) today announced the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. The season includes four Dallas premieres and the return of audience favorites. Season tickets are available now. 7-show packages start at $245 and new patrons can visit BroadwayDallas.org or call 866-276-4884 (Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. â 5 p.m.) to subscribe.
27th New Orleans French Film Festival Announces Lineup Including New Restoration of Glen Pitre Films
The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) announced the film lineup for the 27th annual New Orleans French Film Festival that will be held at the historic Prytania Theatre from February 22-28 and streaming virtual February 22- March 3, 2024. The festival will spotlight special screenings of two newly restored films, entirely in Cajun French, from Louisiana filmmaker Glen Pitre.
DREAM CREEP - A Review By John Spencer Post
Review: DREAM CREEP By John Spencer Post If you’ve ever drifted into that shadowy space between wakefulness and sleep, where the familiar world around you suddenly feels unfamiliar, then you probably know that any sudden noise or shadow on the wall can deepen the experience into a living nightmare. Most times we wake up and realize that the fear we’re experiencing isn’t real, and our mind is playing tricks on us. But in Carlos A.F. Lopez’s DREAM CREEP, the nightmare is real.
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Celebrates 11 Years of Leadership and Advocacy for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion in Entertainment
Celebrating more than a decade of leadership advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, the 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) opens for registration Jan. 20, with the competition to be held April 2– April 7. The awards ceremony will be held May 9 at Sony Pictures Studios.
Call For Entries for 2024 Tallgrass Film Festival Opens
Tallgrass Film Association (TFA) announces the call for submissions on Film Freeway for the 22nd annual Tallgrass Film Festival, held in and around downtown Wichita from October 24-27, 2024. New this year is a pushback to later in October as well as renaming the Emerging Filmmaker Program in honor of Thane Chastain, long-time Tallgrass employee, and Emerging Filmmaker Program leader that we lost in 2023.
Dances With Films NYC Announces Full Film Lineup for 2023 Festival
Dances With Films announced the film lineup for the return of what has become LA’s largest purely indie film-focused film festival over the past 26 years to New York City (November 30-December 3) for the second time featuring a film lineup nearly three times the size of last year’s NYC debut. DWF alum Dylan K. Narang’s Tapawingo is the Opening Night selection, and Nicholas Gyeney’s psychological thriller The Activated Man will make its world premiere in the Closing Night slot.
American Cinematheque's PROOF: Proof-of-Concept Film Festival Debuts October 20
The American Cinematheque announced the lineup of official selections and events for the debut of PROOF: Proof of Concept Film Festival, taking place October 20-22. The innovative new film festival will present a dozen thematically curated programs featuring 42 official selections, filmmaking labs and panels ‚Äď all taking place at the Culver Theater (9500 Culver Blvd.).
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