Hartbeat And Sundance Name The Three 2022 “Women Write Now” Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2022
Hartbeat, the global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment where comedy meets culture, today announced Mayanna Berrin, Kiana Butler Jabangwe, and Danielle Solomon as recipients of this year's Women Write Now (WWN) comedic screenwriting fellowship.
ITWIFF to Host LADIES ROCKING THE LENS FILM SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2020
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival (ITWIFF) announced today that it will host Ladies Rocking the Lens: COVID-19 Relief Fund. To support families and healthcare providers, the Ladies Rocking the Lens Series will feature a collection of some of the best projects from its festival's archive to support from the pandemic.
IMAGINE THIS Women's International Film Festival Announces Official Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019
The 4th annual Imagine This Women's International Film Festival (ITWIFF), unveiled its 2019 official lineup. This year's festival includes a happy hour, screenings, screenplay competition, networking parties, and a Seed & Spark Pitch workshop. ITWIFF will take place from November 7-10th, 2019, at Firelight Studios, Alamo Drafthouse, and UnionDocs in Brooklyn, NY.
HBO Renews Hit Anthology Series ROOM 104 from Duplass Brothers
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2017
HBO has renewed the anthology series ROOM 104 for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming. From brothers Jay and Mark Duplass, the show tells tales of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel, ranging from comedy to drama to horror.
Duplass Brothers' Anthology Series ROOM 104 Exclusively on HBO Today
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 28, 2017
Telling tales of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel, the Duplass Brothers-produced anthology series ROOM 104 begins its 12-episode season FRIDAY, JULY 28 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HB
HBO Debuts New Anthology Series ROOM 104, Today
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 28, 2017
'The banal' can be a most interesting place - if you stop and take a look. Telling TALES of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel, the Duplass Brothers-produced anthology series ROOM 104 begins its 12-episode season FRIDAY, JULY 28 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Duplass Brothers' Anthology Series ROOM 104 Exclusively on HBO 7/28
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2017
Telling tales of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel, the Duplass Brothers-produced anthology series ROOM 104 begins its 12-episode season FRIDAY, JULY 28 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HB
HBO Debuts New Anthology Series ROOM 104, 7/28
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2017
'The banal' can be a most interesting place - if you stop and take a look. Telling TALES of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel, the Duplass Brothers-produced anthology series ROOM 104 begins its 12-episode season FRIDAY, JULY 28 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Sundance Institute to Launch New 'FilmTwo' Initiative
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016
Sundance Institute today announced a significant expansion of its signature artist development programs to include targeted support for second-time feature filmmakers, addressing a growing need in the field of independent storytelling, especially for women and filmmakers of color. The new FilmTwo Initiative, led by the Institute's renowned Feature Film Program, with generous support from Founding Partner NBCUniversal, will offer selected directors specialized creative and tactical guidance in navigating the unique challenges of making their second feature films. The Initiative's inaugural Fellows announced today participated in a Screenwriters Intensive in March and continue to receive customized creative and tactical support and participate in select FFP activities.
Sundance Institute Examines Barriers & Opportunities for Women Filmmakers
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2014
Today at a gathering of filmmakers, producers and members of the film distribution industry, at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival announced significant growth of a collaborative initiative designed to achieve gender parity and sustainable careers for women working in filmed entertainment.
HBO to Air VALENTINE ROAD Documentary, 10/7
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 17, 2013
Feb. 12, 2008, started like any other day at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, a California beach town northwest of Los Angeles. Eighth-grade students filed into computer lab to do an assignment on the topic of tolerance. But before the class was over, 15-year-old Lawrence 'Larry' King lay fighting for his life, shot twice in the back of the head at point-blank range by classmate Brandon McInerney. Two days later, on Valentine's Day, Larry died, the victim of a crime that grabbed national headlines and dramatically changed the lives of the students, teachers and community.
Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2013 NewFest
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2013
The 25th annual NewFest, New York's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film Festival will run from Friday, September 6th through Wednesday, September 11th, with a lineup of 15 narrative features, 4 documentaries, 31 shorts and other special events.