With scripted television production at record highs (52 shows during the 2015-16 season) in New York City, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (Mome) today launched a new initiative geared toward bringing diversity to New York City’s writing staffs.
In conjunction with the the New York City Department of Small Business Services (Sbs) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae), Mome Commissioner Julie Menin announced this morning the creation of the Made in NY Writers Room. A six month fellowship in which 12 participants will get a top showrunner to help them with their works in progress.
Read More: Directors Share The Best Piece of Advice They Received at The Sundance Labs
Each participant in the program is assigned to a dedicated mentor from a roster that includes Sarah Treem (“The Affair”), Lee Daniels (“Empire”), Beau Willimon (“House of Cards”), Julie Klausner (“Difficult People”), Julie Martin (“Law & Order:...
In conjunction with the the New York City Department of Small Business Services (Sbs) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae), Mome Commissioner Julie Menin announced this morning the creation of the Made in NY Writers Room. A six month fellowship in which 12 participants will get a top showrunner to help them with their works in progress.
Read More: Directors Share The Best Piece of Advice They Received at The Sundance Labs
Each participant in the program is assigned to a dedicated mentor from a roster that includes Sarah Treem (“The Affair”), Lee Daniels (“Empire”), Beau Willimon (“House of Cards”), Julie Klausner (“Difficult People”), Julie Martin (“Law & Order:...
- 9/8/2016
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Plus: Netflix sets Into The Inferno release; National Board Of Review reveals announcement date; and more…
Top brass at the upcoming fifth Los Cabos International Film Festival said on Tuesday the event will close with the Mexican premiere of Captain Fantastic.
Director Matt Ross will attend with actress Annalise Basso. The film premiered at Sundance back in January and stars Viggo Mortensen as the head of an unorthodox family.
Ross subsequently won best director in Un Certain Regard in Cannes. Bleecker Street holds Us rights.
Los Cabos is scheduled to run in Mexico from November 9-13.
Netflix will premiere Werner Herzog’s Toronto International Film Festival selection Into The Inferno on October 28. The volcano documentary receives its international premiere in Tiff Docs on September 13.The National Board Of Review will announce the recipients of its year-end honours on November 29. As previously announced, the awards will be handed out at the annual gala on January 4, 2017, at Cipriani 42nd Street...
Top brass at the upcoming fifth Los Cabos International Film Festival said on Tuesday the event will close with the Mexican premiere of Captain Fantastic.
Director Matt Ross will attend with actress Annalise Basso. The film premiered at Sundance back in January and stars Viggo Mortensen as the head of an unorthodox family.
Ross subsequently won best director in Un Certain Regard in Cannes. Bleecker Street holds Us rights.
Los Cabos is scheduled to run in Mexico from November 9-13.
Netflix will premiere Werner Herzog’s Toronto International Film Festival selection Into The Inferno on October 28. The volcano documentary receives its international premiere in Tiff Docs on September 13.The National Board Of Review will announce the recipients of its year-end honours on November 29. As previously announced, the awards will be handed out at the annual gala on January 4, 2017, at Cipriani 42nd Street...
- 9/6/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival, which will be held from July 14 to August 7, will kick off with Kevin Smith's Red State.
Fantasia also made the first announcement about the films that will be part of this 15th edition's line-up.
People can see the anthology film Theatre Bizarre. This coproduction between Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the USA reunites Richard Stanley (Hardware), Karim Hussain (La belle bête), Douglas Buck (Cutting Moments), Buddy Giovinazzo (Life Is Hot in Cracktown), David Gregory (Plague Town) and Tom Savini, as directors.
The festival will also hold the world premier of The Wicker Tree, from Robin Hardy. Moreover, a book launch is also expected because The Wicker Tree is based on the novel Cowboys for Christ, by Hardy.
As for a Canadian premiere, Ryoo Seung-wan's The Unjust will be screened. Besides, Ryoo will be invited by the festival's organizers to teach choreography for action films.
Fantasia also made the first announcement about the films that will be part of this 15th edition's line-up.
People can see the anthology film Theatre Bizarre. This coproduction between Canada, France, Germany, the UK, the USA reunites Richard Stanley (Hardware), Karim Hussain (La belle bête), Douglas Buck (Cutting Moments), Buddy Giovinazzo (Life Is Hot in Cracktown), David Gregory (Plague Town) and Tom Savini, as directors.
The festival will also hold the world premier of The Wicker Tree, from Robin Hardy. Moreover, a book launch is also expected because The Wicker Tree is based on the novel Cowboys for Christ, by Hardy.
As for a Canadian premiere, Ryoo Seung-wan's The Unjust will be screened. Besides, Ryoo will be invited by the festival's organizers to teach choreography for action films.
- 6/27/2011
- by anhkhoido@gmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
The Fantasia Film Festival is by far my favourite film festival in the world and I’ve been impatiently awaiting some news of what films they’ll be screening this year. Considered the world’s largest genre film festival and running over three weeks long, the event is celebrating it’s 15th edition this year and the lineup is already pretty incredible. In the past I’ve seen some of my favourite films premiere at the fest and last year I wrote up a list of the best films ever screened at the fest which you can read here. This year Kevin Smith’s Red State opens the festival and directors Robin Hardy (The Wicker Man) and Richard Stanley (Hardware, Dust Devil) will be in the house to discuss the occult on film. The full lineup which includes 130-feature titles will be announced on July 7. For now here is the...
- 6/27/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
With July rapidly approaching, that means two things - the one/two punch of both Comic-Con and Canada's incredible Fantasia Film Festival! Speaking of the latter, the first wave of announcements is here! Read on for details!
From the Press Release
While less than two weeks away from announcing the full line-up of its 15th edition, Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival has revealed a first wave of titles and happenings. The full 130-feature array of titles will be announced at our press conference on July 7.
Opening Film – Kevin Smith’S Red State
Fantasia is proud to open the 2011 edition of the festival with the Canadian Premiere of Kevin Smith's acclaimed Sundance hit Red State. The director of Clerks and Zack And Miri Make A Porno has made a jump to an entirely new genre with tremendous success. Red State is a powerhouse film featuring fantastic performances by Michael Parks,...
From the Press Release
While less than two weeks away from announcing the full line-up of its 15th edition, Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival has revealed a first wave of titles and happenings. The full 130-feature array of titles will be announced at our press conference on July 7.
Opening Film – Kevin Smith’S Red State
Fantasia is proud to open the 2011 edition of the festival with the Canadian Premiere of Kevin Smith's acclaimed Sundance hit Red State. The director of Clerks and Zack And Miri Make A Porno has made a jump to an entirely new genre with tremendous success. Red State is a powerhouse film featuring fantastic performances by Michael Parks,...
- 6/27/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Set aside whatever feelings you have about Angels and Airwaves for a minute and let yourself be wowed by this strange science fiction marvel that has taken us totally by surprise. It's called "Love" and it's the directorial debut from cinematographer William Eubank.
Synopsis:
After losing contact with Earth, Astronaut LeeMiller becomes stranded in orbit alone aboard the International Space Station. As time passes and life support systems dwindle, Lee battles to maintain his sanity - and simply stay alive. His world is a claustrophobic and lonely existence, until he makes a strange discovery aboard the ship.
Trailer after the break.
Angels & Airwaves presents "Love" Movie Trailer from Mark Eaton on Vimeo.
Synopsis:
After losing contact with Earth, Astronaut LeeMiller becomes stranded in orbit alone aboard the International Space Station. As time passes and life support systems dwindle, Lee battles to maintain his sanity - and simply stay alive. His world is a claustrophobic and lonely existence, until he makes a strange discovery aboard the ship.
Trailer after the break.
Angels & Airwaves presents "Love" Movie Trailer from Mark Eaton on Vimeo.
- 1/17/2011
- QuietEarth.us
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