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As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, the Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It's a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking. Currently in its 26th year, the show is as original as the films and filmmakers it honors.

The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.

Steven Shainberg's RUPTURE Opens Theatrically Nationwide & On VOD 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2017

Award-winning, iconoclastic writer/director Steven Shainberg builds upon the S&M roots of his indie film sensation, 2002's extraordinary kink masterpiece SECRETARY with the disturbing sci-fi and horror storytelling of his new film, RUPTURE....


Tony Winner Derek McLane to Return as OSCARS Production Designer; Full Production Team Announced
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017

Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced eight key members of the production team for the 89th Oscars®, which will air live on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, on ABC. It was previously announced that Glenn Weiss would be returning as director for his second consecutive year....


Film Independent Announces 2018 Screenwriting Lab Participants Photo Film Independent Announces 2018 Screenwriting Lab Participants
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and LA Film Festival, is pleased to announce the seven screenwriters selected for its 20th annual Screenwriting Lab. This intensive four-week workshop is designed to facilitate each writer's unique vo...


Actress Laura Niemi Gets Emotional on NBC Hit Series THIS IS US
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2017

Actress LAURA NIEMI proved emotionally revealing as 'Marilyn Pearson' with the return of NBC's highly-celebrated hit drama, THIS IS US....


Sundance Now's New Original THIS CLOSE Set To Premiere On Valentine's Day On Premium Photo Sundance Now's New Original THIS CLOSE Set To Premiere On Valentine's Day On Premium Streaming Service
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service announced today that its new original relationship dramedy, This Close will premiere on Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 14. The news comes on the heels of the series' acceptance into the 2018 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Fe...


YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award Photo YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017

On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor Tarell Alvin McCraney - Academy Award-winning playwright, 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater and YoungArts master teacher - with the 2018 Arison Alumni Award at the organization's annual Backyard Ball on the YoungA...


Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot BALL STREET Photo Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot BALL STREET
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2017

Today, SHOWTIME announced the pilot order for the new half-hour comedy series BALL STREET, starring Emmy® nominated and Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle (HOUSE OF LIES) and two-time Tony® Award nominee and Grammy winner Andrew Rannells (Girls, The Intern)....


Cast Set for SOJOURNERS and HER PORTMANTEAU in Rep at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced casting for NYTW Usual Suspect Mfoniso Udofia's SOJOURNERS and HER PORTMANTEAU, presented in repertory and directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and former NYTW 2050 Fellow Ed Sylvanus Iskandar....


Film Independent Selects Seven Writers For 2018 Episodic Lab Photo Film Independent Selects Seven Writers For 2018 Episodic Lab
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2018

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and LA Film Festival, announced today the seven writers selected for its second Episodic Lab. The Film Independent Episodic Lab is supported by Lead Artist Development Funder the Time Warner Foundatio...


BLADE RUNNER 2049 to Be Honored at 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS Photo BLADE RUNNER 2049 to Be Honored at 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2017

dick clark productions announced today that Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will receive the Hollywood Producer Award for their stunning film BLADE RUNNER 2049...


YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award Photo YoungArts to Honor MOONLIGHT's Tarell Alvin McCraney with 2018 Alumni Award
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2018

On Today, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will honor Tarell Alvin McCraney - Academy Award-winning playwright, 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater and YoungArts master teacher - with the 2018 Arison Alumni Award at the organization's annual Backyard Ball on the YoungArts...


Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joins OWN's DAVID MAKES MAN Photo Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joins OWN's DAVID MAKES MAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 27, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of five new cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming lyrical drama "David Makes Man," the television debut from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight"). Additionally, four directors have been tapped to helm episodes of the ...


OH HELLO!'s Nick Kroll and John Mulaney to Co-Host the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2017

The Film Independent Organization announced today that acclaimed funnymen and all-around comedy auteurs Nick Kroll and John MULANEY with join forces to co-host the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards...


First Names Announced For FEST, Film Making Classes and Workshops Photo First Names Announced For FEST, Film Making Classes and Workshops
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2018

FEST Training Ground is an annual film conference education event that takes place alongside FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, and hosts more than 30 masterclasses and workshops where the public, upcoming filmmakers and film students from all over the world, attend deluxe training, lectured...


Japanese-American Drama OH LUCY! To Open Theatrically in New York City This March Photo Japanese-American Drama OH LUCY! To Open Theatrically in New York City This March
by Macon Prickett - February 01, 2018

OH LUCY! will open theatrically at the The Landmark in New York City on March 2, 2018. The film, Directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi, stars Shinobu Terajima (Dear Etranger, Star Sand, Akame 48 Waterfalls), Josh Hartnett (Penny Dreadful, Blackhawk Down), Shioli Kutsuna (The Outsider, Deadpool 2), Megan Mul...


Priyanka Chopra, Diane Lane Among 2017 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL Jurors; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2017

The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its jurors for the 16th edition, comprised of a group of critically acclaimed filmmakers, award-winning actors working across film, television, and stage, accomplished producers, and cultural leaders....


Robert Duvall to Bring Evening of Storytelling to Barter Theatre Photo Robert Duvall to Bring Evening of Storytelling to Barter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017

He's been in wars, he's survived the apocalypse, he's driven cattle across the country, but he's never been to Barter Theatre. Until now....


Kerry Washington, Jon Hamm Among Presenters for 2017 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS on IFC
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2017

Today, Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, and IFC announced the full list of presenters for Film Independent Spirit Awards....


Sarah Arison Appointed Chair Of YoungArts At Backyard Ball Photo Sarah Arison Appointed Chair Of YoungArts At Backyard Ball
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2018

On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) announced the appointment of Sarah Arison as Chair of the Board of Trustees during the organization's largest annual fundraiser, the Backyard Ball performance and gala. Ms. Arison will assume the position immediately. The c...


HBO to Premiere Documentary SOLITARY: INSIDE RED ONION STATE PRISON, 2/6
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017

Directed by Kristi Jacobson, SOLITARY: INSIDE RED ONION STATE PRISON explores life on both sides of the bars, raising provocative questions about punishment in America today....


Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell to Be Honored at HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS Photo Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell to Be Honored at HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

dick clark productions announced today that previous Hollywood Film Awards recipient, Sam Rockwell, will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actor Award for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Emmy Award-winning actress, Allison Janney, will receive the Hollywood Supporting ...


2018 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab Fellows Announced: Diverse Group of Writers Photo 2018 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab Fellows Announced: Diverse Group of Writers, Advisors Convene to Develop Timely Projects
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017

Sixteen emerging screenwriters will come together at Sundance Institute's 2018 Screenwriters Lab, an immersive five-day writers' workshop announced today and taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah, January 12-17, 2018. The Lab brings independent screenwriters together with accomplished writers,...


Sheryl Lee Ralph Performs At The Metropolitan Room In Aid of The Diva Foundation
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2017

On Sunday, July 30 at 7:00pm, the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street - between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) will present what is building to be THE EVENT of the Summer - SHERYL LEE RALPH, A Diva Simply Singing!...


Sarah Paulson to be Honored at Women In The Arts; Tracy Letts Joins Conversation Photo Sarah Paulson to be Honored at Women In The Arts; Tracy Letts Joins Conversation
by Julie Musbach - January 09, 2018

On Monday, January 22, 2018, Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly hosts Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson as the 2018 Honoree at the annual Steppenwolf Women in the Arts fundraising luncheon....


OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Photo OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
by Tori Hartshorn - June 07, 2018

'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female ...






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