THE EAST

NewFilmmakers NY to Screen DO YOU LIKE MY BASEMENT? and More for Experimental Doc Series, 5/29

On Wednesday, May 29th, NewFilmmakers presents its Experimental Documentary Series, a Short Film Program, and the new horror feature DO YOU LIKE MY BASEMENT. (more...)

100 YEN: The Japanese Arcade Experience Now Available on DVD

Avid gamer and successful entrepreneur, Chris LaPorte of Insert Coin(s), has ventured into the film world. LaPorte serves as the Executive Producer of the newly released film, 100 YEN: The Japanese Ar... (more...)

Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open 2013 'Oscars Outdoors' Summer Season

The 2013 Oscars Outdoors summer movie season kicks off with Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado about Nothing,' presented by KCRW's 'Matt's Movies,' on Wednesday, June 5. The movie stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof... (more...)

Writers Guild of America East Takes New Name

The Writers Guild of America, East Foundation has changed its name - it is now called the Writers Guild Initiative (WGI). (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center to Honor Jackie Chan, 6/10 & 11

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian Film Festival announced the details today for a rare series of appearances by international film icon, Jackie Chan on June 10 and 11, followed by ... (more...)

Sundance Institute Announces 2013 Theatre Lab

Sundance Institute today announced the seven projects selected to participate in the 2013 Theatre Lab, July 8-28 at the Sundance Resort in Utah. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Artistic Direc... (more...)

NewFilmmakers NY to Screen REHEARSALS, THE WAY OF GLASS and More, 5/22

On Wednesday, May 22nd, NewFilmmakers presents the Documentary REHEARSALS, a Short Film Program, and the feature THE WAY OF GLASS. (more...)

Cinedigm's Documdrama Lauches New YouTube Channel

Cinedigm's (NASDAQ: CIDM) DOCURAMA, the world's only multi-platform brand dedicated to documentary film, is launching a paid channel on YouTube today. (more...)

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the lea... (more...)

PEEPLES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today

Lakeshore Records will release the Peeples – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack EP digitally today, May 7, 2013. (more...)

Marvel's IRON MAN 3 Announces Inventor & Innovator Fair Finalists

Disney announced the 12 finalists in the Marvel's IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR, a nationwide science competition held in conjunction with the release of "Iron Man 3", sponsored by Discovery... (more...)

PEEPLES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Release 5/7

Lakeshore Records will release the Peeples – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack EP digitally on May 7, 2013. (more...)

Michael Palin to Receive Academy Fellowship at British Academy Television Awards

Michael Palin will receive BAFTA's highest honour, the BAFTA Fellowship, at this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards. (more...)

Edgar Oliver and Elisa Matula Star in LOVE IS BLACK WATER, Premiering at Dixon Place Tonight

Dixon Place presents the premiere of LOVE IS BLACK WATER, a new film written and directed by Sean Edward Lewis, tonight, May 2 at 10:00pm. (more...)

AMERICAN DREAM Documentary to Be Funded Through Kickstarter

In an era dominated by large corporations and the decline of American manufacturing, a new film, 'Streit's: Matzo and the American Dream', being funded through Kickstarter, seeks to tell the story of ... (more...)

Matthew Ziff Receives Sunscreen Film Festival Rising Star Award

Florida's Sunscreen Film Festival 2013 (www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com), supported by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has honored hot young actor Matthew Ziff (www.matthewziff.com) wit... (more...)