J. K. Simmons News

With films and filmmakers arriving from across the globe, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) kicks off its 13th annual event August 4th-9th, 2009. This year 235 feature length, documentary and short films - from 57 countries - will be screened over a six-day period In locations throughout the state, all vying for top awards. Out of over 7,000 film festivals worldwide, RIIFF is one of only 63 Academy Award qualifying Festivals. This year's films have been selected from a record entry base of over 3,000 submissions.

With films and filmmakers arriving from across the globe, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) kicks off its 13th annual event August 4th-9th, 2009. This year 235 feature length, documentary and short films - from 57 countries - will be screened over a six-day period In locations throughout the state, all vying for top awards. Out of over 7,000 film festivals worldwide, RIIFF is one of only 63 Academy Award qualifying Festivals. This year's films have been selected from a record entry base of over 3,000 submissions.

Broadway Luminaries Light the Way for Geographically Challenged Hopefuls The Missoula Children's Theatre Announces New School: Next Step Prep MCT's Next Step Prep, the Academy for Musical Theatre 2009 Summer Session - June 22- August 7

Broadway Luminaries Light the Way for Geographically Challenged Hopefuls The Missoula Children's Theatre Announces New School: Next Step Prep MCT's Next Step Prep, the Academy for Musical Theatre 2009 Summer Session - June 22- August 7

New York City Casting Director, Bob Cline will direct 'Das Barbecü' at 4th Wall Theatre, a non union professional theatre in Bloomfield, NJ.

The nominations for the 14th Annual Screen Actors' Guild Awards were announced on Thursday, December 20 at the Silver Screen Theater, West Hollywood, CA.