HBO Films to Debut BESSIE Starring Queen Latifah, 5/16
?HBO has confirmed the debut date for BESSIE, with the HBO Films presentation scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 16 at 8:00 p.
Dee Rees News
MoMA & FSLC Announce Official Selections for 44th NEW DIRECTORS/NEW FILMS
The Museum of Modern Art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center today announced the initial nine official selections for the 44th edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF), a festival dedicated to the discovery of new works by emerging and dynamic filmmaking talent.
Queen Latifah Stars as 'Bessie Smith' for HBO Films This Spring
Oscar nominee Queen Latifah ('Chicago') stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees ('Pariah') from a screenplay by Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.
BIRDMAN, Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore Top 2014 Gotham Awards; Winners List!
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, presented the 24th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards by IFP this evening, December 1, 2014.
BIRDMAN Among Nominees for 24th ANNUAL GOTHAM INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, announced today the nominees for the 24th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards by IFP.
Netflix Chief Content Officer to Be Honored at Gotham Independent Film Awards
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent filmmakers, announced today that Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer, will be presented with the 24th annual Industry Tribute
Queen Latifah to Portray Iconic Blues Singer in HBO's BESSIE
Oscar(R) nominee Queen Latifah ('Chicago') stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE
Bessie Smith Biopic with Queen Latifah to Premiere in 2015 on HBO
Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”).
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith.
Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for June 2014 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
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 26 through June 26.
Queen Latifah to Star in HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic
According to Deadline, Queen Latifah has signed on to play blues legend Bessie Smith in HBO's upcoming, untitled biopic of the late star.
Sundance Institute Expands Support to Writers and Creators of Series for TV
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.
Fred Armisen Among Presenters for Writers Guild Awards NY Ceremony
An incredible line-up of presenters has been confirmed for the 66th annual Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Sundance Institue Announces Projects Selected for 2014 Feature Film Program
Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for its 2014 January Screenwriters Lab, an immersive, five-day (January 10-15) writers' workshop at the Sundance Resort in Utah.
ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Short Film Contest Submissions Due 12/5
There's still time to become the next top filmmaker.
Sundance Institute to Host Week of Creative Film Producing Initiatives, 7/29-8/4
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.
Sundance Institute Kicks Off Summer 2013 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
Sundance Institute welcomes 13 projects, selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from today, May 27 through June 27.
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.
Sundance Film Festival Presents MOTHER OF GEORGE Screening and Talkback at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre Tonight
The Sundance Film Festival expands to audiences across the country for one special night of film and dialogue, dispatching 10 filmmakers from Park City to nine cities across the country to screen and discuss their direct-from-Festival films with audiences.
Kentaro Hagiwara Wins 2013 Sundance/NHK International Filmmaker Award
Sundance Institute and NHK have announced Kentaro Hagiwara, director of the upcoming film, Spectacled Tiger, as winner of the 2013 Sundance/NHK International Filmmaker Award.
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