James Schamus News

There are people who eat and there are those who get eaten. This fall, Arena Stage serves up Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a delicious drama about family greed and betrayal. Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominee Marg Helgenberger, known for her 12 seasons as Catherine Willows on CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, stars as Regina Giddens under veteran director Kyle Donnelly, who has directed more than 20 productions at Arena Stage. The Little Foxesruns September 23-October 30, 2016 in the Kreeger Theater.

On July 29, Summit Entertainment and Roadside Attractions will release Jeremy Schamus' Indignation, starring Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts, Linda Emond, and Danny Burstein. The company just gathered for the New York premiere last night and you can check out photos from the big night below!

The Woodstock Film Festival announced today that leading media executive David Linde will be feted as the 2016 Trailblazer. Linde was chosen for his visionary and tireless commitment to nurturing and furthering the highest quality of film and filmmakers, such as Ang Lee, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Roman Polanski, Zhang Yimou, Alfonso and Jonás Cuarón.

The Count Basie Theatre has extended its entry deadline and announced its panel of esteemed judges for PROJECT FX, its statewide student film festival presented by Bank Of America and Sony Pictures Classics.

Sundance Institute's feature film lineup for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival features the highly anticipated narratives, documentaries, episodic work and events in the Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events sections. The Festival takes place today, January 21, through January 31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah.

Sundance Institute today completed its feature film lineup for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival with the highly anticipated narratives, documentaries, episodic work and events in the Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events sections.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details for this year's NYFF Artist Academy, which offers an immersive and creative experience for 26 up-and-coming and established filmmakers

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that Produced By: New York (PBNY) will feature an in-depth discussion with producer Tina Fey for the event's headlining “Conversations With…” series.

Broadway's Tracy Letts, Linda Emond and Danny Burstein have signed on to the cast of INDIGNATION, based on the best selling novel by Philip Roth.

The Writers Guild of America, East will honor Norman Lear with the Evelyn F. Burkey Award at the 67th annual Writers Guild Awards in New York City tonight, February 14, 2014. Bill Moyers will present Lear with the Burkey Award, which recognizes a person or organization whose contributions have brought honor and dignity to writers.

The Writers Guild of America, East today announced that Norman Lear will receive the Evelyn F. Burkey Award at the 67th annual Writers Guild Awards in New York City on February 14, 2014. Bill Moyers will present Lear with the Burkey Award, which recognizes a person or organization whose contributions have brought honor and dignity to writers.

The inaugural Produced By: New York (PBNY) conference came to a successful close with nearly 500 attendees at the Time Warner Center in NYC. Some of the entertainment industry's most renowned producers and visionaries including Harvey Weinstein, Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin, Bruce Cohen, Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Gordon, Morgan Spurlock, Donna Gigliotti , Gary Lucchesi, Lori McCreary, Terence Winter, among many others came together for a day dedicated to addressing key industry topics and discussing the ever-changing world of producing. Scroll down for photos!

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) is pleased to announce that director/writer/producer Darren Aronofsky and producer Scott Franklin, principals of the production company Protozoa Pictures have been added as featured speakers at the inaugural Produced By: New York (PBNY) conference, taking place Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Time Warner Center in NYC.

FilmBuff will release 'WE THE ECONOMY: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford To Miss' on October 21 across more than 50 digital platforms.

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

The 2014 Screenwriters Tribute Award will be presented to AARON SORKIN, best known as the screenwriter behind The Social Network

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.

Renowned television star and Drama Desk nominee for his acclaimed one-man Broadway show, Colin Quinn will host the 66th Annual Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

Revered by his peers for his ability to tell beautiful and complex stories, James Schamus will be presented with the Evelyn F. Burkey Award for bringing honor and dignity to writers at the 66th Annual Writers Guild Awards New York on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

FilmDistrict founder and CEO Peter Schlessel will transition to Focus Features as its CEO as of January, 2014