Actor Troy Kotsur to Keynote Commencement Address at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television
by Marissa Tomeo
- May 28, 2022
Brian Kite, interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, announced today that Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur (CODA, Spring Awakening) will deliver the keynote address at the school’s 75th annual commencement ceremony. Writer-director-producer Amy Aniobi will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dean Kite will preside over the event to be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
Ali Stroker in Talks to Lead BEING HEUMANN Movie
by TV News Desk
- Jul 22, 2021
From the time she contracted polio in 1949 in Brooklyn which confined her to a wheelchair, and was deemed a fire hazard at age five and told to stay home, Heumann has been a crusader for the rights of the disabled, according to Deadline.
The Paley Center Announces Spring Schedule
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Feb 21, 2020
The Paley Center is pleased to announce that the Paley Archive, the world's largest collection of television and radio programs, will have a new home at the Beverly Hills Public Library starting this spring. Often referred to as a national treasure, the Paley Archive is the world's largest collection of publicly accessible television and radio programs, spanning 100 years and representing programs from over 70 countries.
Sundance Institute's FilmTwo Initiative: Fostering Sustainability, Creativity in Storytelling
by Tori Hartshorn
- Mar 21, 2019
The fourth annual FilmTwo Initiative launches today in LA to support the career sustainability of thirteen artists developing their second features. FilmTwo encompasses two days of focused programming, including a writing workshop (led by Joan Tewkesbury), industry mentoring sessions, and one-on-one story meetings, kicking off a year of tailored creative and tactical support as part of the Institute's continuum of support for artists at key inflection points in their careers. The FilmTwo Initiative is supported by Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
Elizabeth Moss, Susan Sarandon Join CALL JANE
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Feb 1, 2019
According to Variety, Elisabeth Moss and Susan Sarandon have joined “Call Jane,” a film that follows a 1960s underground abortion movement in the U.S. Sian Heder (“Tallulah”) will direct.
Showtime Orders Drama Pilot QUEEN FUR
by Tori Hartshorn
- Jul 30, 2018
SHOWTIME has announced the pilot order for the hour-long drama series QUEEN FUR, created, written and executive produced by Eileen Myers (MASTERS OF SEX) and starring Lily Mae Harrington (Some Freaks). Sian Heder (Orange Is the New Black) will direct the pilot. Deb Spera (Army Wives) will also serve as an executive producer. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine, President of Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
Lifetime Teams with AFI to Create Jobs for Female Filmmakers
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 9, 2015
Lifetime and the AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women (AFI DWW) will join forces next year to create and offer production jobs for each graduate of the Institute's acclaimed program throughout the A+E Networks' portfolio of platforms.
Sundance Sets 2016 Lineup of U.S., World Competition Films
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 2, 2015
Offering a first look at the year ahead in independent film, culture and new ideas, Sundance Institute announced today the 65 films selected for the U.S. Competition, World Competition and out-of-competition NEXT category set to premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Films that have premiered in these sections include Beasts of the Southern Wild, Fruitvale Station,Whiplash, Blackfish, The September Issue, The Cove, An Education, Animal Kingdom, Precious, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Obvious Child, Tangerine and Escape from Tomorrow.
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