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Sundance Institute Announces 10 Producers Lab Fellows (Jul 22, 2021)
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Upcoming Film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (Aug 8, 2020)
Focus Features Acquires Worldwide Rights to Justin Chon's BLUE BAYOU (Jul 2, 2020)
Sundance Institute Announces 10 Producers Lab Fellows (Jul 22, 2021)
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Upcoming Film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (Aug 8, 2020)
Focus Features Acquires Worldwide Rights to Justin Chon's BLUE BAYOU (Jul 2, 2020)
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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Upcoming Film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
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Sundance Institute Announces 10 Producers Lab Fellows
Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its weeklong Producers Lab, taking place July 25 - 29, and the participants in the Producers Summit, August 2 - 5, both taking place digitally on Sundance Co//ab.
Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its weeklong Producers Lab, taking place July 25 - 29, and the participants in the Producers Summit, August 2 - 5, both taking place digitally on Sundance Co//ab.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Upcoming Film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
The official trailer has been released for the upcoming film Judas and the Black Messiah, coming to theatres in 2021.
The official trailer has been released for the upcoming film Judas and the Black Messiah, coming to theatres in 2021.
Focus Features Acquires Worldwide Rights to Justin Chon's BLUE BAYOU
Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to Justin Chon's Blue Bayou from MACRO and Entertainment One (eOne) out of Cannes' virtual market.
Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to Justin Chon's Blue Bayou from MACRO and Entertainment One (eOne) out of Cannes' virtual market.
Films from SLAVE PLAY's Jeremy O. Harris, Julie Taymor & More Join Line-Up at Sundance Film Festival
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 23a?"February 2, 2020. The Sundance Film Festival is Sundance Institute's flagship public program, widely regarded as the largest American independent film festival and attended by more than 120,000 people and 1,300 accredited press, and powered by more than 2,000 volunteers last year.
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 23a?"February 2, 2020. The Sundance Film Festival is Sundance Institute's flagship public program, widely regarded as the largest American independent film festival and attended by more than 120,000 people and 1,300 accredited press, and powered by more than 2,000 volunteers last year.
HBO to Premiere THE APOLLO Documentary on November 6
THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.
THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.
Sundance Institute's FilmTwo Initiative: Fostering Sustainability, Creativity in Storytelling
The fourth annual FilmTwo Initiative launches today in LA to support the career sustainability of thirteen artists developing their second features. FilmTwo encompasses two days of focused programming, including a writing workshop (led by Joan Tewkesbury), industry mentoring sessions, and one-on-one story meetings, kicking off a year of tailored creative and tactical support as part of the Institute's continuum of support for artists at key inflection points in their careers. The FilmTwo Initiative is supported by Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
The fourth annual FilmTwo Initiative launches today in LA to support the career sustainability of thirteen artists developing their second features. FilmTwo encompasses two days of focused programming, including a writing workshop (led by Joan Tewkesbury), industry mentoring sessions, and one-on-one story meetings, kicking off a year of tailored creative and tactical support as part of the Institute's continuum of support for artists at key inflection points in their careers. The FilmTwo Initiative is supported by Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
Anika Noni Rose to Star and Co-Executive Produce a Pilot for TNT
Beast Mode is written and executive produced by David Schneiderman with executive producers Stefanie Huie and MACRO's Charles D. King, Kim Roth and Poppy Hanks
Beast Mode is written and executive produced by David Schneiderman with executive producers Stefanie Huie and MACRO's Charles D. King, Kim Roth and Poppy Hanks
TNT Picks Up Drama Pilots CONSTANCE and BEAST MODE
TNT Picks Up Drama Pilots CONSTANCE and BEAST MODE
TNT Picks Up Drama Pilots CONSTANCE and BEAST MODE
Ja'Siah Young and Alisha Wainwright to Star in Netflix's RAISING DION
Newcomer Ja'Siah Young will star as 'Dion Reese,' a curious, playful, and intelligent 7-year-old boy who is learning he has some very special abilities - he can move things with his mind. While exciting and cool, it's also something he knows scares his mom, Nicole.
Newcomer Ja'Siah Young will star as 'Dion Reese,' a curious, playful, and intelligent 7-year-old boy who is learning he has some very special abilities - he can move things with his mind. While exciting and cool, it's also something he knows scares his mom, Nicole.
The Blackhouse At 2018 Sundance Film Festival Announces Schedule
The Blackhouse at 2018 Sundance Film Festival announces its schedule for Sunday, Jan. 21. Check out the full listings here.
The Blackhouse at 2018 Sundance Film Festival announces its schedule for Sunday, Jan. 21. Check out the full listings here.
Netflix Gives Season Order to Sci-Fi Family Drama RAISING DION
Netflix, the world's leading Internet entertainment service, has ordered a 10-episode season of the one-hour sci-fi, family drama, RAISING DION, based on a short film about an African-American single mother who discovers her young son has multiple, constantly changing abilities.
Netflix, the world's leading Internet entertainment service, has ordered a 10-episode season of the one-hour sci-fi, family drama, RAISING DION, based on a short film about an African-American single mother who discovers her young son has multiple, constantly changing abilities.
Denzel Washington Feature ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. to World Premiere at TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival® proudly announces the World Premiere of Academy Award® nominee Dan Gilroy's ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ., completing the 2017 Official Programme Selection.
The Toronto International Film Festival® proudly announces the World Premiere of Academy Award® nominee Dan Gilroy's ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ., completing the 2017 Official Programme Selection.
Ava DuVernay, Charles D. King, and Victoria Mahoney to adapt Octavia Butler's DAWN for Television
Yesterday, it was announced that Hugo and Nebula Award Winner Octavia E. Butler's Xenogenesis / Lilith's Brood series, which begins with DAWN, will be adapted into a TV series by Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th, the upcoming 2018 release A Wrinkle in Time) and Victoria Mahoney (Queen Sugar, Yelling to the Sky) in their most recent collaboration.
Yesterday, it was announced that Hugo and Nebula Award Winner Octavia E. Butler's Xenogenesis / Lilith's Brood series, which begins with DAWN, will be adapted into a TV series by Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th, the upcoming 2018 release A Wrinkle in Time) and Victoria Mahoney (Queen Sugar, Yelling to the Sky) in their most recent collaboration.
Photo Coverage: Denzel Washington & Viola Davis Walk the Red Carpet for FENCES NYC Premiere
Fences, starring Tony winners Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, doesn't arrive in movie theatres until December 25, but the cast just gathered last night the celebrate the NYC premiere. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, and you can check out photos below!
Fences, starring Tony winners Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, doesn't arrive in movie theatres until December 25, but the cast just gathered last night the celebrate the NYC premiere. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, and you can check out photos below!
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