As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, the Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It's a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking. Currently in its 26th year, the show is as original as the films and filmmakers it honors.
The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.
The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.
THE GONG SHOW LIVE Comes to The Cutting Room, 5/2-10/3
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
The RadioChick, in association with Sony Television Pictures, presents THE GONG SHOW LIVE, the greatest show in human history brought to life onstage for the first time on earth. The pre-off-Broadway-tryout-six-month-event will run May 2 - October 3 at The Cutting Room in New York City....
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
The RadioChick, in association with Sony Television Pictures, presents THE GONG SHOW LIVE, the greatest show in human history brought to life onstage for the first time on earth. The pre-off-Broadway-tryout-six-month-event will run May 2 - October 3 at The Cutting Room in New York City....
David O. Russell Named Guest Director for 2013 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013
Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced Academy Award nominated and Film Independent Spirit Award winning filmmaker David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter)...
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013
Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced Academy Award nominated and Film Independent Spirit Award winning filmmaker David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter)...
FAR FROM HEAVEN, Starring Kelli O'Hara, Goes On Sale at Playwrights Horizons
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2013
Beginning today, Wednesday, April 10, tickets will go on sale to the general public for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) World Premiere production of FAR FROM HEAVEN....
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2013
Beginning today, Wednesday, April 10, tickets will go on sale to the general public for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) World Premiere production of FAR FROM HEAVEN....
Pedro Almodovar's I'M SO EXCITED to Premiere at 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2013
Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced the North American Premiere of Pedro Almodovar's I'm So Excited! as the opening night film, which will take place Thursday, June 13. The film's release is set...
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2013
Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced the North American Premiere of Pedro Almodovar's I'm So Excited! as the opening night film, which will take place Thursday, June 13. The film's release is set...
THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today
by Movies News Desk - April 02, 2013
Milan Records releases The Company You Keep - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores today, April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....
by Movies News Desk - April 02, 2013
Milan Records releases The Company You Keep - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores today, April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....
THE ENGLISH TEACHER Among Cinedigm's New April Releases
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2013
Cinedigm-New Video announces new April releases and titles of interest:...
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2013
Cinedigm-New Video announces new April releases and titles of interest:...
Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale to Lead FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical at Playwrights Horizons; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2013
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today complete details for FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain, the current Breakfast at...
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2013
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today complete details for FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain, the current Breakfast at...
THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Coming 4/2
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013
Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013
Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, composer Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris)....
Catherine Borek Joins Post-Film Panel for Rubicon Theatre's Screening of OT: OUR TOWN Doc Today
by Movies News Desk - March 04, 2013
Rubicon Theatre Company previously announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town, for a panel discussion following the 6:00 p.m. screening of the award-winning film today, March 4,...
by Movies News Desk - March 04, 2013
Rubicon Theatre Company previously announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town, for a panel discussion following the 6:00 p.m. screening of the award-winning film today, March 4,...
Catherine Borek to Join Post-Film Panel for Rubicon Theatre's Screening of OT: OUR TOWN Doc, 3/4
by Movies News Desk - February 26, 2013
Rubicon Theatre Company today announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town, for a panel discussion following the 6:00 p.m. screening of the award-winning film next Monday, March 4...
by Movies News Desk - February 26, 2013
Rubicon Theatre Company today announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town, for a panel discussion following the 6:00 p.m. screening of the award-winning film next Monday, March 4...
BWW Interviews - Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Guest Spot on Tonight's SMASH
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013
Talented actress Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about returning to her Broadway roots on tonight's episode of SMASH....
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013
Talented actress Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about returning to her Broadway roots on tonight's episode of SMASH....
Film Independent Spirit Awards 2013 Set for Today
by Movies News Desk - February 23, 2013
Film Independent Co-Presidents Sean Mc Manus and Josh Welsh present the 28th FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS in their traditional Saturday afternoon awards show in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica today, February 23....
by Movies News Desk - February 23, 2013
Film Independent Co-Presidents Sean Mc Manus and Josh Welsh present the 28th FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS in their traditional Saturday afternoon awards show in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica today, February 23....
2013 TONYS, ZERO DARK THIRTY Among Winners of WGA Awards
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2013
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards....
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2013
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards....
Tracy Letts and Kelly Reilly Join LOVE IS STRANGE Indie Film
by Movies News Desk - February 15, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts will join Ira Sachs's indie film LOVE IS STRANGE from Parts & Labor, alongside Kelly Reilly, Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....
by Movies News Desk - February 15, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts will join Ira Sachs's indie film LOVE IS STRANGE from Parts & Labor, alongside Kelly Reilly, Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....
VIDEO: Andy Samberg Perpares to Host INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS on IFC
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013
Indie films expand your perception of what is possible and in this new IFC clip airing tomorrow, Film Independent Spirit Awards host Andy Samberg takes it to the extreme. Get a first look at the SNL comic prepares to host the SPIRIT AWARDS, airing February 23 at 10:00 pm/ET on IFC....
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013
Indie films expand your perception of what is possible and in this new IFC clip airing tomorrow, Film Independent Spirit Awards host Andy Samberg takes it to the extreme. Get a first look at the SNL comic prepares to host the SPIRIT AWARDS, airing February 23 at 10:00 pm/ET on IFC....
Rubicon Theatre Teams with Ventura Film Society to Screen OT: OUR TOWN Doc, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2013
Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura partners with Downtown Ventura Partners improvement district and the Ventura Film Society to present a one-night-only screening of the award-winning documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' playing at the Century 10 Downtown Theatre, 555 E. Main Street, in the Downtown Cultural...
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2013
Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura partners with Downtown Ventura Partners improvement district and the Ventura Film Society to present a one-night-only screening of the award-winning documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' playing at the Century 10 Downtown Theatre, 555 E. Main Street, in the Downtown Cultural...
Kean's Department of Theatre Presents HAIRSPRAY, Beginning 2/22
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Almost twenty-five years to the day John Waters' iconic film was released, the Kean Department of Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Hairspray from Friday, February 22nd to Saturday, March 2nd in Kean University's Wilkins Theatre. Featuring music by Mark Shaiman, lyric...
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Almost twenty-five years to the day John Waters' iconic film was released, the Kean Department of Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Hairspray from Friday, February 22nd to Saturday, March 2nd in Kean University's Wilkins Theatre. Featuring music by Mark Shaiman, lyric...
Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/4
by BWW Special Coverage - February 08, 2013
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Check out the most-read stories below for the week of February...
by BWW Special Coverage - February 08, 2013
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Check out the most-read stories below for the week of February...
Andy Samberg to Host 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sony Movie Channel
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2013
Hollywood Suite is pleased to announce the Exclusive Canadian Broadcast of the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 23 rd at 10pm ET on Sony Movie Channel....
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2013
Hollywood Suite is pleased to announce the Exclusive Canadian Broadcast of the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 23 rd at 10pm ET on Sony Movie Channel....
InDepth InterView: John Waters Talks HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT, HAIRSPRAY 2, Favorite Movie Musicals & More
by Pat Cerasaro - January 19, 2013
Today we are talking to the proud "Pope Of Trash" himself - the iconic writer/director of such seminal cinematic entries as cult classics PINK FLAMINGOS, FEMALE TROUBLE, DESPERATE LIVING, HAIRSPRAY, CRY BABY, SERIAL MOM, CECIL B. DEMENTED, A DIRTY SHAME and many more - the one and only John Waters. ...
by Pat Cerasaro - January 19, 2013
Today we are talking to the proud "Pope Of Trash" himself - the iconic writer/director of such seminal cinematic entries as cult classics PINK FLAMINGOS, FEMALE TROUBLE, DESPERATE LIVING, HAIRSPRAY, CRY BABY, SERIAL MOM, CECIL B. DEMENTED, A DIRTY SHAME and many more - the one and only John Waters. ...
Michael Gambon, Alfred Molina Sign on for Ira Sachs' LOVE IS STRANGE
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
Parts & Labor announced today that Sir Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina will star in LOVE IS STRANGE, Independent Spirit Award Nominee Ira Sachs's newest feature. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
Parts & Labor announced today that Sir Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina will star in LOVE IS STRANGE, Independent Spirit Award Nominee Ira Sachs's newest feature. Production is slated to begin in New York City this summer....
2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards NY Screening Series Kicks-Off Today
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013
The Screen Actors Guild Foundation in partnership with Film Independent, the Independent Filmmaker Project, and the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway are teaming up again to host the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards New York Screening Series from January 16 to February 6....
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013
The Screen Actors Guild Foundation in partnership with Film Independent, the Independent Filmmaker Project, and the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway are teaming up again to host the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards New York Screening Series from January 16 to February 6....
2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards New York Screening Series Begins Today
by Kelsey Denette - January 16, 2013
The Screen Actors Guild Foundation in partnership with Film Independent, the Independent Filmmaker Project, and the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway are teaming up again to host the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards New York Screening Series from January 16 to February 6....
by Kelsey Denette - January 16, 2013
The Screen Actors Guild Foundation in partnership with Film Independent, the Independent Filmmaker Project, and the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway are teaming up again to host the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards New York Screening Series from January 16 to February 6....
DETROPIA, I AM NOT A HIPSTER and 11 More Indie Films Receive Digital Debut via Sundance Institute's Artist Services
by Movies News Desk - January 15, 2013
Sundance Institute today announced that 13 independent films are now available through a variety of platforms to rent, download or stream via the Institute's Artist Services program. Titles include 2012 Sundance Film Festival films Detropia, I Am Not a Hipster, The Atomic States of America, and We'r...
by Movies News Desk - January 15, 2013
Sundance Institute today announced that 13 independent films are now available through a variety of platforms to rent, download or stream via the Institute's Artist Services program. Titles include 2012 Sundance Film Festival films Detropia, I Am Not a Hipster, The Atomic States of America, and We'r...
Director Ira Sachs Appears at KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Screening at NYC's Cinema Village, 12/21 & 22
by Movies News Desk - December 21, 2012
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning today, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in at...
by Movies News Desk - December 21, 2012
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, Best Director (Ira Sachs), Best Actor (Thure Lindhardt), and Best Screenplay (Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias), returns to New York's Cinema Village beginning today, December 21. Director Ira Sachs will be in at...
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