The Lower East Side Film Festival Announces May Dates in New York City
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024
Along with its usual array of exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties, this year's festival will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 1999 - the Greatest Year of Movies - Ever! with special screenings of Cruel Intentions with Director, Roger Kumble attending, But I'm A Cheerleader and American Movie.
Jordan Carlos And Phoebe Robinson To Host Special 30th Anniversary Screening Of DAZED AND CONFUSED
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023
The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) will host a special 30th-anniversary screening of Richard Linklater's, 1993 cult classic, “Dazed and Confused” with live commentary from comedians, Jordan Carlos (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) and Phoebe Robinson (HBO's 2 Dope Queens, Everything's Trash) on Friday, May 5 at the Village East Cinema with a 9 pm showtime in Mystery Science Theater 3000 style.
Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023
The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.
Photos: American Repertory Theater Raises $1.35 Million & Honors Linda Henry at Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University raised $1.35 million in support of the theater’s mission to expand the boundaries of theater through its artistic productions and educational offerings at its annual fundraising gala held last Monday, June 6. Check out photos from the gala!
BOTTLE SHOCK! THE MUSICAL Industry Reading Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2022
CCAE Theatricals and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, will host a private industry reading of Bottle Shock! The Musical on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Buffer Festival To Premiere 65+ New Films By Some Of Youtube's Most Acclaimed Creators
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2018
Anticipation is drumming up for Buffer Festival 2018, with renowned YouTube creators like Elle Mills, Hazel Hayes, and Dom Fera giving fans social media sneak peeks of their top-secret films to be premiered at the upcoming Festival. With over 80 featured creators in attendance and brand new screening categories, this year is guaranteed to see an impressive display of craftsmanship and storytelling from these digital stars. Buffer Festival's programmers have dedicatedly curated an electrifying mix of short films that will both delight and challenge audiences. These films will introduce us to some of today's most unique young voices, and they have a lot to say.
Theater For The New City, Crystal Field Presents 'Sleep F$@cking: Revision'
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 4, 2018
'Sleep F$@cking: Revision' by Margot Mejia is an exploration of the physical experience of writing and revising a work that delves into a troubled writer's mind. Wine-addled and in a mire of insomnia, a character named John begins to lose sight of what is real and what is the novel. The world of the play and the novel overlap and become one, as John physically enters his book and the stage is overtaken by both realities, making both him and the audience question their interpretation of events. Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival will present the play's world premiere August 26 to September 4.
LGBT Dystopian Film To Shoot In September
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018
Theater and film meet when the LGBT dystopian tale 'Hiding in Daylight' starts filming in September in New York State. Playwright Gregory G. Allen wrote the story as both a one act play and a screenplay. After filmmaker Cheryl Allison read the script, she knew she wanted to make the film. Casting has been announced with Gerald McCullouch, Judy McLane, Julee Cerda, and Gary Hilborn starring in the ensemble piece.
Allison's film company WOW Films and Allen's company ASD Media & Entertainment have co-produced the upcoming short with producer Carina Rush and Allison will direct. It will hit the festival circuit in 2019.
Theater For The New City, Crystal Field Presents 'Sleep F$@cking: Revision'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2018
'Sleep F$@cking: Revision' by Margot Mejia is an exploration of the physical experience of writing and revising a work that delves into a troubled writer's mind. Wine-addled and in a mire of insomnia, a character named John begins to lose sight of what is real and what is the novel. The world of the play and the novel overlap and become one, as John physically enters his book and the stage is overtaken by both realities, making both him and the audience question their interpretation of events. Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival will present the play's world premiere August 26 to September 4.
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Interview: Tom Lenk
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 9, 2018
BWW caught up with Tom Lenk to chat about performing in Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Audience Award Winners
by Macon Prickett - Apr 30, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced the winners of the two Audience Awards - the audience choice for best narrative and documentary feature films - sponsored by AT&T. To Dust, written and directed by Shawn Snyder, was honored with the Narrative award and United Skates, directed by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown, was given the Documentary award. Each award comes with a cash prize of $10,000.
Tribeca Film Festival Shares 2018 Feature Film Program
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 7, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, revealed its feature film lineup championing the discovery of emerging voices and celebrating new work from established filmmaking talent. To close the Festival, Tribeca will World Premiere The Fourth Estate, from Oscar®-nominated director Liz Garbus, which follows The New York Times' coverage of the Trump administration's first year. The Centerpiece Gala will be the World Premiere of Drake Doremus' sci-fi romance Zoe starring Ewan McGregor, Lea Seydoux, Rashida Jones, and Theo James. The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 18-29.
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Reveals Feature Film Lineup
by Macon Prickett - Mar 7, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, revealed its feature film lineup championing the discovery of emerging voices and celebrating new work from established filmmaking talent. To close the Festival, Tribeca will World Premiere The Fourth Estate, from Oscar®-nominated director Liz Garbus, which follows The New York Times' coverage of the Trump administration's first year. The Centerpiece Gala will be the World Premiere of Drake Doremus' sci-fi romance Zoe starring Ewan McGregor, Lea Seydoux, Rashida Jones, and Theo James. The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 18-29.
BWW Review: Circle Players' BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL Brings Down the House
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 12, 2017
Strong and energetic - some even show-stopping - performances from a youthful, fresh-faced cast, choreography that will have you dancing in the aisles and sprightly direction that moves the plot along at an astonishing pace…if you aren't already a fan of Bring It On the Musical, then Circle Players' production will make you one in short order.
All-New Reboot of THE SAINT Arrives on Digital HD/VOD on Today
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 11, 2017
Staring Adam Rayner (Tyrant TV series) as THE SAINT, along with Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dollhouse TV series), and featuring a cameo from the late Sir Roger Moore who starred in the original 1960s TV series, THE SAINT is a mystery spy thriller for a new generation. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment celebrates the digital release of THE SAINT on Digital HD/VOD on July 11, 2017.
All-New Reboot of THE SAINT Arrives on Digital HD/VOD on 7/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017
Staring Adam Rayner (Tyrant TV series) as THE SAINT, along with Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dollhouse TV series), and featuring a cameo from the late Sir Roger Moore who starred in the original 1960s TV series, THE SAINT is a mystery spy thriller for a new generation. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment celebrates the digital release of THE SAINT on Digital HD/VOD on July 11, 2017.