The Hollyshorts Film Festival is now in its 19th year and is known for being the catalyst for films to qualify for and go on to win OSCARS®. HollyShorts is devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panels… Continue reading Film News: Hollyshorts Film Festival begins, adding a Fourth OSCAR®-qualifying Award
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Film News: AFS Cinema hosts The Unknown Country, Created with Support of AFS Grants
Director and writer Morrisa Maltz applied for and received the inaugural North Texas Pioneer Film Grant in 2018 for The Unknown Country, a Narrative Feature in production. Subsequently, Maltz applied in 2019 for the North Texas Pioneer Film Grant and received the funds for the Narrative Feature in post-production. The debut feature from Maltz began… Continue reading Film News: AFS Cinema hosts The Unknown Country, Created with Support of AFS Grants
FILM NEWS: Amazon Studios and LALIFF to Support Latino Independent Filmmakers
Amazon Studios and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) today announced LALIFF Works in Progress, a finishing fund to enable independent US-based Latino filmmakers the completion of a feature film. Funds will be allocated to movies in the final stages of production with a unique directorial voice, cultural significance, and commercial viability. Individual… Continue reading FILM NEWS: Amazon Studios and LALIFF to Support Latino Independent Filmmakers
Film News: FIST OF THE CONDOR on Hi-YAH! Platform
The Chilean martial arts movie, Fist of the Condor, starring martial arts phenom Marko Zaror (John Wick: Chapter 4, Undisputed 3, Machete Kills), had its world premiere at the 2023 Rotterdam Film Festival in the Netherlands. It had screenings for the Alamo Drafthouse Fantastic Fest Presents series and will debut as a Hi-YAH! Original. Fist… Continue reading Film News: FIST OF THE CONDOR on Hi-YAH! Platform
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS
Take me to the River New Orleans celebrates the rich musical history, heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists, has been released digitally on iTunes, GooglePlay, Amazon and more beginning this month. The film was directed by Martin Shore, produced by Martin Shore, Cody Dickinson, Dan… Continue reading TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NEW ORLEANS
SHIN ULTRAMAN
I attended Fantastic Fest last September in Austin TX and had the opportunity to view Shin Ultraman during the film festival, with the director in attendance. The film is most entertaining, and it was a treat to be able to pose with the filmmaker in the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. If you were not at… Continue reading SHIN ULTRAMAN
MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Now on Digital and 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD
The biggest global animated franchise in history adds an all-new laugh-out-loud gru-vy movie in Illumination’s MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU, available to own with over 60 minutes of despicably entertaining bonus features on Digital and now on 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD September 6, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Now with even more frolic… Continue reading MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Now on Digital and 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD
WIRE ROOM
Lionsgate presents Wire Room, and it will be available in select theaters, On Digital, and On Demand on September 2nd (and right on time for National Cinema Day on Saturday, September 3rd). Luckily, Austin, TX has the Galaxy Theater offering the film if you wish to see it on the big screen for a limited… Continue reading WIRE ROOM
DC League of Super-Pets
COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on August 23 4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on October 4 Burbank, CA, August 22, 2022 – Experience a funny and fun-filled, action-packed adventure featuring the DC canon’s unsung heroes, Krypto and Ace, when “DC League of Super-Pets” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership… Continue reading DC League of Super-Pets
MONTREAL GIRLS
Patricia Chica’s Coming Of Age Drama, MONTRÉAL GIRLS Reveals Its World Premiere Selection At CINEQUEST And Nomination For The VISIONARY AWARD. San Jose, CA) – August 8, 2022. Filmoption International and Objectif 9 proudly present the World Premiere of Canadian director Patricia Chica’s anticipated debut feature MONTRÉAL GIRLS at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.… Continue reading MONTREAL GIRLS