The 2012 Malibu Film Festival (MFF) has announced the Los Angeles Premiere of Jewtopia as its Opening Night film. The red carpet screening of Jewtopia will take place on September 22, 2012 at 7:30pm at Malibu Lumber Yard (3939 Cross Creek Road). The Opening Night gala reception (sponsored by Toyota, Hollywood Tent Company, Coogies Malibu, [...]

The Associated Press published a story on September 15 in regards to the highly controversial film Innocence of Muslims that has erupted anti-American protest in the Middle East and claimed the lives of American officials.  As this story develops it is becoming evident that the ideals of free speech and the infrastructure of independent filmmaking [...]

According to the Washington Post, the director of a controversial anti-Islam film has gone into hiding, according to reports, fearing reprisals over a work that has sparked violence in Egypt and has been linked to events in Libya that led to the deaths of four Americans. A man identifying himself as Sam Bacile, a California real [...]

Programmers of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), produced and presented by Miami Dade College, are still accepting entries for the 30th edition, March 1 – 10, 2013. As the premiere venue in the U.S. for launching new Ibero-American cinema and an important showcase for international films entering the United States as well as American independent and [...]

The Naperville International Film Festival has released its 2012 schedule which features 100 files from all over the world. The scenic locale and eclectic film choices should guarantee for a unique experience both for locals and cinephiles all over!

Do you have a love for film and want to help a great organization? We’re looking for volunteers to help us prepare for the 2012 Austin Film Festival & Conference, October 18 – 25. Each year, the enthusiasm, commitment and hard work of volunteers enable the Festival to pursue its mission of celebrating the screenwriters [...]

Chinese director Wong Kar Wai will be the Jury President of the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. The director, who has won many international awards, is one of the most important representatives of world cinema. Wong Kar Wai’s unique and extraordinary style has inspired countless filmmakers and made him a cult figure of contemporary auteur [...]

With our recent release of Mike Christie’s “Concrete Circus”, the beautifully orchestrated sports documentary following the journey of gifted athletes and their filmmakers to create a masterpiece on film, we find ourselves increasingly more interested in the nature of extreme sports and how they reach the masses and move them to act and play. Recently, [...]

Celebrating short films, documentary, television and new media  worldwide. The Best Shorts Competition is an excellent venue for short films, short documentaries, television pilots, webisodes, experimental media, animation, educational programs, music videos, and tube length works. As long as your production is 57 minutes or less, it is eligible for entry. The Best Shorts Competition [...]

According to Entertainment Weekly, director Brenda Chapman of Brave has finally released a statement in an attempt to clarify the situation concerning the credited director of the film. When Pixar’s Brave arrived in theaters in June, two directors shared full credit for the film: Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman. The project had originated with Chapman — [...]