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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.

David O. Russell Named Guest Director for 2013 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced Academy Award nominated and Film Independent Spirit Award winning filmmaker David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter)...


THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today
by Movies News Desk - April 02, 2013

Milan Records releases The Company You Keep - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores today, April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....


Benaroya Pictures Hires Prashant Shah as Head of Production
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2013

Benaroya Pictures has announced today that international production veteran Prashant Shah has joined the company as Vice President and Head of Physical Production....


Sundance Institute Kicks Off Summer 2013 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
by Movies News Desk - May 27, 2013

Sundance Institute welcomes 13 projects, selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from today, May 27 through June 27. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Institute's Feature Film Program, and the artistic...


VIDEO: Andy Samberg Perpares to Host INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS on IFC
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013

Indie films expand your perception of what is possible and in this new IFC clip airing tomorrow, Film Independent Spirit Awards host Andy Samberg takes it to the extreme. Get a first look at the SNL comic prepares to host the SPIRIT AWARDS, airing February 23 at 10:00 pm/ET on IFC....


Director Ira Sachs to Appear at KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Screening at NYC's Cinema Village, 12/21 & 22
by Movies News Desk - December 18, 2012

KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning Friday, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in a...


FAR FROM HEAVEN with Kelli O'Hara & Isaiah Johnson Gets Cast Recording; Release Set for 11/12
by Tyler Peterson - September 20, 2013

Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) has announced that the critically-acclaimed score for their World Premiere production of the new musical FAR FROM HEAVEN has been preserved as an Original Cast Recording and will be released by PS Classics, the ...


Tracy Letts and Kelly Reilly Join LOVE IS STRANGE Indie Film
by Movies News Desk - February 15, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts will join Ira Sachs's indie film LOVE IS STRANGE from Parts & Labor, alongside Kelly Reilly, Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....


THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Coming 4/2
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013

Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....


2012 TONY AWARDS Among Writers Guild of America Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2012

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards o...


InDepth InterView: Rita Moreno Talks New Memoir, Broadway, Hollywood, Upcoming Projects & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 05, 2013

Today we are talking to a legendary triple-threat performer who over the course of her unique career has become one of a select few in show business to have attained the entertainment quadruple crown - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, that is; commonly referred to as the EGOT - the exceptionally gifted...


BWW Interviews - Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Guest Spot on Tonight's SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013

Talented actress Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about returning to her Broadway roots on tonight's episode of SMASH....


THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Coming 4/2
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013

Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....


Director Ira Sachs to Appear at KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Screening at NYC's Cinema Village, 12/21 & 22
by Movies News Desk - December 18, 2012

KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning Friday, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in a...


CHASING ICE Among Cinedigm's June Releases
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2013

Cinedigm June releases include Oscar-Nominated documentary CHASING ICE, Alex Karpovsky's SUPPORTING CHARACTERS and other great titles perfect for summer!...


BWW Interviews - Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Guest Spot on Tonight's SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013

Talented actress Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about returning to her Broadway roots on tonight's episode of SMASH....


THE GONG SHOW LIVE Comes to The Cutting Room, Now thru 10/3
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013

The RadioChick, in association with Sony Television Pictures, presents THE GONG SHOW LIVE, the greatest show in human history brought to life onstage for the first time on earth. The pre-off-Broadway-tryout-six-month-event will run tonight, May 2 - October 3 at The Cutting Room in New York City....


Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella and More Star in HBO's MUHAMMAD ALI'S GREATEST FIGHT, to Air 10/5
by TV News Desk - July 25, 2013

HBO Films presents in association with SAF Films West MUHAMMAD ALI'S GREATEST FIGHT, starring Academy Award(R) winner Christopher Plummer ('Beginners'), Academy Award(R) nominee Frank Langella ('Frost/Nixon') and Benjamin Walker ('Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter'); directed by Academy Award(R) nomin...


Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2013 Sundance Film Festival
by Kelsey Denette - December 19, 2012

Sundance Institute announced today 19 members of five juries awarding prizes at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Short Film Awards will be announced at a ceremony on January 22 at Park City's Jupiter Bowl, with feature film awards...


DETROPIA, I AM NOT A HIPSTER and 11 More Indie Films Receive Digital Debut via Sundance Institute's Artist Services
by Movies News Desk - January 15, 2013

Sundance Institute today announced that 13 independent films are now available through a variety of platforms to rent, download or stream via the Institute's Artist Services program. Titles include 2012 Sundance Film Festival films Detropia, I Am Not a Hipster, The Atomic States of America, and We'r...


Director Ira Sachs Appears at KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Screening at NYC's Cinema Village, 12/21 & 22
by Movies News Desk - December 21, 2012

KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning today, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in at...


Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Lead FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical at Playwrights Horizons, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013

Playwrights Horizons presents Far From Heaven, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain, the current Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Assembled Parties both now on Broadway), music by Tony Award nominee Scott F...


Subscription Run of FAR FROM HEAVEN Sold Out at Playwrights Horizons
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2013

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that FAR FROM HEAVEN, which began previews on May 8, and is set to play at Playwrights Horizons through June 30, is sold out. The musical is set to open on Sunday, June 2, at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street)....


2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards NY Screening Series Kicks-Off Today
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013

The Screen Actors Guild Foundation in partnership with Film Independent, the Independent Filmmaker Project, and the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway are teaming up again to host the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards New York Screening Series from January 16 to February 6....


Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents AN EVENING WITH CHRISTOPHER NOLAN Tonight
by Movies News Desk - November 28, 2012

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Film Comment Selects announced AN EVENING WITH Christopher Nolan, tonight, November 28th at 7:00PM. The night will focus on the making of the DARK KNIGHT films and the many more facets of his remarkable career, featuring film clips and an extended conversation ...






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