HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL Announces London Reception
The Oscar-qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, now in its 18th year, will celebrate UK alumni from both 2020 and 2021 editions at a special London reception. The event will occur on Monday, November 29, at a location revealed upon guests' RSVP confirmation.
Oscar Winners, Industry Legends, and More to Lead HollyShorts Film Festival 2020 Official Panels & Conversations
Ahead of the 16th annual HollyShorts Film Festival, the organizers behind the Oscar®-Qualifying festival have announced their official panel lineup. Starting this Monday, November 9th, filmmakers looking to take the next step in their careers will have the opportunity to watch industry leaders discuss everything from monetizing your short film, casting secrets, screenwriters and film festival directors roundtables, to the new normal of working under Covid-19 guidelines.
Tony Winner Tamara Tunie And Mark Blane To Star In Mystery Drama GHOST BIKE
Tamara Tunie has been set to star in Ghost Bike, a dramatic indie short film, directed and written by Mark Blane (upcoming recurring role in the J.J. Abrams/Sara Bareilles helmed AppleTV+ drama Little Voice). Ghost Bike is Blane's follow-up to his debut feature film Cubby which had an international festival run and North American release in theaters and on VOD platforms in 2019. Cubby, which Blane starred in, wrote, and co-directed, was recently nominated in the 'Buried Treasure' category of the 26th Annual Chlotrudis Awards for Independent Film. Shooting for Ghost Bike gets underway this month in New York City.
Photo Flash: First Look at Andy Garcia and More in REDEMPTION DAY
Production has wrapped on the international political-action drama REDEMPTION DAY starring Andy Garcia, Gary Dourdan, Serinda Swan, Ernie Hudson, Martin Donovan, Samy Naceri and Brice Bexter. REDEMPTION DAY marks the feature film and directorial debut for Hicham Hajji, the first-ever Moroccan/Arab to write, produce and direct a major Hollywood feature film.
NATPE's LA Screenings Reveals Producers Summit Speakers
NATPE's LA Screenings Independents announced today a new set of speakers to be featured at the first-ever “Producers Summit,” which will kick off the week long marketplace and conference. The “Producers Summit,” which will be produced by NATPE, on Monday, May 13th, is designed to educate, inform and provide connectivity for attendees, including content producers, exhibitors and buyers from around the world. All six sessions are open to NATPE LASI badge holders. More information on each session can be found here.
Gary Dourdan, Paul Feig's Powderkeg Media, Buffalo8 to Head the 2018 ITVFest Jury
ITVFEST, the country's only independent television series marketplace Presented by the Television Academy and Sponsored by HBO announced today the festival's first-ever official Jury of industry talent and executives. The festival which is sponsored by HBO runs October 10-14 in Manchester Vermont and will feature five days of creators, executives, agents and producers coming together. The 2018 ITVFEST Jury members are: