Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi News

by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
HBO Original three-part documentary series ANGEL CITY, directed by Arlene Nelson (“Gutsy” and HBO’s “Naked States”) and executive produced by Academy Award®-winners Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Jimmy Chin, with Sophie Mas, Anna Barnes, and Christine O’Malley will be available to watch on HBO and HBO Max.

by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2023
This is Bening’s highly-anticipated return to television after nearly 20 years since she starred in HBO’s Mrs. Harris (2005), which earned her an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Bening is also a two-time Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner, and Tony Award nominee.

by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2022
The soundtrack marks the first collaboration between Mychael Danna and Harry Gregson-Williams. The documentary feature film Return to Space debuted globally on Netflix on Thursday, April 7th and is directed and produced by Oscar-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo, The Rescue).

by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022
For the first time, Oscar-winning directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo, The Rescue) point their lenses to the sky, covering the inspirational rise of SpaceX and Elon Musk’s two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions. Watch the new trailer now!

by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible explores Nepal’s deep connection to high-altitude mountaineering through the eyes of Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, a fearless, fun-loving Nepali climber on a quest he dubs “Project Possible” - to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter mountains in just seven months, breaking the previous record of seven years. Watch now!

by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2021
The festival features documentary surrounding Alanis Morissette, Miles Davis, Julia Child, and more. 43 feature films including 11 world premieres, 6 US premieres, 7 east coast premieres, and 7 New York premieres, as well as 85 shorts will premiere throughout the 5-day period.

by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020
BendFilm announced today a lineup full of creative ways to see films outside in the comfort of a car or in the open air of Tin Pan Alley. Films in the lineup are a wide range of adventure stories, throwback classics, music documentaries, blockbusters and more. Several screenings have filmmaker Q&As or post film discussions planned. In addition to the in-person screenings, BendFilm will continue to offer virtual rentals of new release films through the Tin Pan Theater. New titles are listed each week at TinPanTheater.com.

by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2020
Sundance Institute will gather 25 celebrated and revered expert voices across film, art, culture and science to award feature-length and short films shown at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival with 31 prizes, announced at a ceremony February 1. Short Film Awards will be announced at a separate ceremony on January 28. The Festival takes place January 23 through February 2 in Park City, Salt Lake City and Sundance, Utah.

by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2019
Character Media, a subsidiary of London Trust Media, announced today the nominees for the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence. Nominees were voted on by Character Media's selection committee of experts, who represent various fields and creative disciplines, including film, television, music, sports, digital technology and philanthropy.

by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019
Character Media announced today the nominees for the 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence.