Variety reports that INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall will receive the Creative Impact in Directing award at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival's 10 Directors to Watch event on January 4.
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will launch on Friday, January 2 with the opening night screening of the Golden Globe nominated Selma directed by Ava Duvernay.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever.
Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One.
TV Land announced today that season four of the network's hit sitcom 'The Soul Man,' starring Cedric 'The Entertainer' and Niecy Nash, will be helmed by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff
According to Deadline, Cuba Gooding Jr. has joined the cast of Paramount's SELMA, directed by Ava DuVernay, and co-starring David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Oprah Winfrey and Martin Sheen.
The Academy launches a new digital documentary-style video series, 'Academy Originals,' which examines everything from the creative process, to the moments that changed the course of filmmaking, to the artists who are charting its future.
Sundance Institute today announced a significant expansion of its renowned labs for independent artists to include dedicated support for writers and creators of series for television and online platforms.
ESSENCE, the number one media brand aimed at African-American women, today unveiled plans to join forces with award-winning producer, director, actor, writer, and philanthropist Tyler Perry on February 26, 2014 for Black Men in Hollywood
Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced the guest speakers and program for the 13 th annual Film Independent Directors
There's still time to become the next top filmmaker. On November 1 st, ESSENCE invited aspiring filmmakers to showcase their own inspiring images reflecting the truths and triumphs of Black women's lives
ESPN Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Team Marketing, announced today that they will release the “Nine for IX DVD Gift Set” on October 15, 2013.
Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its annual Creative Producing Labs and Creative Producing Summit, both held the week of July 29 at the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. These activities are part of the Institute's year-round Creative Producing Initiative, which encompasses a series of Labs, Fellowships and other events that support independent producers.
Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced its official US and international selections. Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Way, Way Back, written and directed by Oscar winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, will serve as the Closing Night film for the 2013 Festival.
As part of its ongoing series Changing the Picture, sponsored by Time Warner, Inc., Museum of the Moving Image will present the documentary film Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype followed by a town-hall discussion about the role of Latinos in the media and the obstacles they face in representation within mainstream culture. The program, today, April 28, at 5:30 p.m., will feature appearances by Miguel Picker, co-director of Latinos Beyond Reel; actress Liza Colon-Zayas (Law and Order: SVU, Louie); actor Tony Plana (Ugly Betty, Three Amigos, Resurrection Blvd.); Maria Agui Carter, Chair, National Association of Latino Independent Producers; and will be moderated by Museum trustee Warrington Hudlin. The program was organized by independent filmmaker Edwin Pagan, a producer of Latinos Beyond Reel.
Today, Heineken USA, the world's leading international brewer, and the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) announced the winner of the inaugural Heineken Affinity Award.
Today, Heineken USA and the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) announced the winner of the inaugural Heineken Affinity Award. The award, given to an African-American filmmaker (age 21 and over) to empower and encourage them to continue to craft stories through film, was awarded to Ava DuVernay. In addition to a $20,000 cash prize awarded at an event tonight, DuVernay will receive year round support and professional development from TFI for her future projects.
