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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.

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...


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,...


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....


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!...


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 ...


QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event 5/29 and 5/30 on OWN Photo QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event 5/29 and 5/30 on OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 21, 2018

'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('A Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its third season with a two-night premiere event on OWN Tuesday, May 2...


Film Series REAL TO REEL Launches At The Bickford Theatre Photo Film Series REAL TO REEL Launches At The Bickford Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2018

The Morris Museum will launch its new Real to Reel Film Series on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 7:30PM in the Bickford Theatre. This documentary film series will provide a unique focus on the world around us and will be hosted monthly by Bruce Frigeri, an adjunct professor of film studies at Fairl...


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 - August 21, 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....


POSE, Justin Simien & Sony Pictures Classics to Receive Outfest Legacy Awards Photo POSE, Justin Simien & Sony Pictures Classics to Receive Outfest Legacy Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - October 01, 2018

Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, announced today that it will honor the producers and cast of FX Networks “POSE” at the 2018 Legacy Awards on Sunday, October 28th. Outfest will also honor writer...


Ashley Connor Nominated for Film Independent Spirit Award, Best Cinematography Photo Ashley Connor Nominated for Film Independent Spirit Award, Best Cinematography
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019

ASHLEY CONNOR is a New York based director of photography. She has recently been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award 2019 for Best Cinematography for her work on Josephine Decker's MADELINE'S MADELINE. Her breadth of style can be seen in work as diverse as Desiree Akhavan's THE MISEDUCATION OF...


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...


Beyond The Canon And Screen Epiphanies Come to BAM, March 2019 Photo Beyond The Canon And Screen Epiphanies Come to BAM, March 2019
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2019

This March, BAM continues two ongoing programs: Screen Epiphanies featuring Robert Bresson's Au Hasard Balthazar (1966), chosen by filmmaker Anna Rose Holmer; and Beyond the Canon on March 30, featuring a double bill of Holmer's narrative feature debut The Fits (2015) and Peter Weir's dreamy classic...


Neil LaBute's THE WAY WE GET BY Makes Atlanta Premiere Photo Neil LaBute's THE WAY WE GET BY Makes Atlanta Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017

Neil LaBute's THE WAY WE GET BY makes its Atlanta premiere at Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre....


Giggles N Hugs' Recruits Renowned Gourmet Chef Greg Schroeppel to Master Chef Positio Photo Giggles N Hugs' Recruits Renowned Gourmet Chef Greg Schroeppel to Master Chef Position
by Marina Kennedy - October 11, 2017

Giggles N' Hugs Inc. (OTCQB:GIGL) (the 'Company') is pleased to announce Spago restaurant alum, and renowned gourmet chef, Greg Schroeppel has joined the Company as its Master Chef. In this new executive chef role, Schroeppel will work with Giggles N' Hugs management to further optimize the Company...


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....


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...


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)....


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...


All New All Star Stand-Up Comedy Comes to Bay Street Theater, 12/7 Photo All New All Star Stand-Up Comedy Comes to Bay Street Theater, 12/7
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2018

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an evening of all new All Star Stand-up Comedy just in time for laughing off the stress of the holidays on Friday, December 7 at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased the day of the event; on ...


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...


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 ...


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...






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