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Micheaux Award and Film Labs help color creatives launch their film careers
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — People around the world are enjoying films from local creators thanks to the Micheaux Prize and Film Labs; an initiative ... -
Emerging filmmaker goes from acting to directing
Dan NinhamSpecial ICT The core values and stories of the Anishinaabe people drive Ajuawak Kapashesit as a storyteller, actor, writer and filmmaker. Born and ... -
Co-owner of Puyallup steel manufacturing company pleads guilty to tax evasion | USAO-WDWA
Tacoma – The co-owner and chief financial officer of a steel manufacturing company in Puyallup, Wash., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in ... -
The Marine Corps has its 1st black 4-star general
On Monday, the Senate officially confirmed Lt. Gen. Michael Langley as the nation’s first black four-star marine general. Langley, who will now lead US ... -
US House passes assault weapons ban after wave of gun violence
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a ban on semi-automatic rifles — the weapons used in multiple mass shootings over ... -
Old CGI shows that have poor animation
For decades, two-dimensional animation was the only game in town. Computer-generated graphics (CGI) were in their experimental phase throughout the 1980s, but exploded in ... -
Fundraising Teaser: Cutter Hodierne’s Shepherd
Writer/director Cutter Hodierne, one of Director‘s 25 New Faces of 2012 and the director of the short and feature film Fishing without Netscurrently fundraising ... -
Producers Noam Baram and Mark Lipinsky have created a joint venture
New York real estate entrepreneur and producer Noam Baram (“Walking to Paris”) has teamed up with Italian director Augusto Pelliccia to launch Valiah Entertainment, ... -
Rumer Godden’s Holly and Ivy Story Will Be Made into a Movie
“Rugrats” co-creator Gábor Csupó is set to direct a feature-length adaptation of Rumer Godden’s classic Christmas children’s book “The Holly and Ivy Story.” “Lonely ... -
New Funding Boosts More Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Marc Franke usually charges his 2013 Nissan Leaf — the world’s first mass-produced all-electric vehicle — in his garage in ... -
Things to do this weekend in Dallas County include the Fair, Waukee Arts Festival, 5K at Woodward
Dallas County Fair July 13-17 at Dallas County Fairgrounds, Adel. The Dallas County Fair will return July 13-17. Grandstand evening activities include Mutton Busting ... -
‘Fire is the perfect villain’ – how the Notre Dame fire became an explosive movie | Movies
On the south-west corner of the facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral, a horned chimera gazes out in wonder at the left bank of Paris. Director ... -
It’s always ‘he’: What’s wrong with American men?
He couldn’t have an appointment. Or he hated black people. Or he was bullied at school. If this all sounds familiar, it should be. ... -
Charleston actor, director and writer receives SC Arts Commission grant
Little Wood | Provided Michael Smallwood, Director, Principal Ensemble Member of PURE Theater and city paper contributing arts editor, received the South Carolina Arts ... -
Bifan Director Shin Chul Talks Overhauling Korean Fantasy Festival | Features
Festival Director Shin Chul talks about the start of his second three-year term at the Bucheon (Bifan) International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea ... -
Appalachian Regional Commission Funds Pair of Smyth Projects | Community
Stephanie Porter-Nichols | Smyth County News and Messenger Once celebrated as a movie palace, Marion’s Lincoln Theater is about to claim that moniker again. ... -
Nitram review – a harrowing portrait of Australia’s deadliest mass shooter | Drama movies
Aa crucial moment in this quietly heartbreaking drama from Justin Kurzel, director of Snowtown, Macbeth and The True Story of the Kelly Gang, a ... -
Film Review: Parallel Mothers Beautifully Told and Sensitively Filmed
Director Pedro Almodovar at the AFI Fest 2021 premiere of Parallel Mothers. Photo/Getty Images Parallel Mothers (123 min) is now streaming on GooglePlay, Apple+, ... -
Debut Capital’s Pilar Johnson works to increase funding for overlooked founders – TechCrunch
A little while ago starting around April 2021, which Pilar Johnson often thinks about. She was scared and nervous. The Houston native grew up ... -
Naperville North graduate comes home to make directorial debut ‘Most guys are losers’ – Chicago Tribune
Filmmaker and Naperville North alum Eric Ustian knew something was there. He just wasn’t sure what. The copy of Mark Berzins’ book, “Most Guys ... -
Darkhorse Films Makes History With Debut Film TALES FROM THE
New York, NY, June 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Darkhorse Films (“Black Horse”) the team behind the ERC20 Utility Token FilmCoin (“$FLIKS”) are pleased ... -
Toronto production house is developing the world’s first crypto-funded movie
TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /CNW/ – TBD Creative House’s next documentary, Footprints of Kemet, will examine many controversial and rogue ideas about what may ... -
Forest Park Aquatic Center Unveils Video Map Current Editions
The latest addition to the Forest Park Aquatic Center pool is a bit telling. The center added an LED video board 31 1/2 feet ... -
Port of Everett Announces 2022 Sail-In Theater Movie Lineup
Click to visit the Port’s Sail-In Cinema webpage. The Port of Everett has released the films that will premiere this year at the Sail-In ... -
Filming the streets of New York is easier than you think
A skilled rider and nimble motorcycle work wonders in New York City traffic. Johnnypuetz Productions To say that “New York appears in many movies” ... -
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’: Nico Santos joins the cast – Actus Ciné
Nico Santos of “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Superstore” will star in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” in an unspecified role. Stantos joins an ... -
Jennifer Ward-Lealand makes her directorial debut with a short film about the impact of methamphetamine
The devastating impact of methamphetamine or “P” on a family is the theme of a new short from actress-turned-director Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand. Form ... -
Growth Marketing Survey, TikTok VC, Fundraising in a Downturn – TechCrunch
According to Crunchbase, more than 17,000 tech workers have lost their jobs since the start of this year. It’s painful, but for perspective: TechCrunch ... -
Orange County Director Brings A Girl From Another Galaxy Home To Local Theaters
When writer and director Ham Tran lost his mother in 2018, he wasn’t really in the mood to make movies. The Vietnamese American had ... -
Indian edtech PhysicsWallah goes unicorn with $100M Series A funding
An Indian edtech startup that has made deep inroads in small Indian towns with its low-cost learning offerings is the latest to join the ... -
West Belfast schoolchildren make a hard-hitting film about the impact of social media
A Belfast-based inclusive theater company has added a hard-hitting film about the use of social media to its impressive list of work. Kids in ... -
Brahmastra, Laal Singh Chaddha and Avatar – films that can determine the fortunes of INOX and PVR
March 2022 turned out to be the best months for PVR and INOX Leisure due to stellar movie releases. Companies can still replicate the ... -
Reviews | ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Proves Hollywood Doesn’t Need China
Placeholder while loading article actions The resounding success of “Top Gun: Maverick” could represent a turning point in Hollywood’s relationship with China. The cinematic ... -
Will ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Boost Navy Recruitment? History probably says no
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete Mitchell on the set of Top Gun: Maverick. Primordial Photo “Top Gun: Maverick” is a love letter to American ... -
Local Filmmaker Finishes Latest Film After Change in Direction | Local News
When local filmmaker Jacob Perrett last spoke to the Meadville Tribune in October, he was trying to raise money for his latest film, “If ... -
Film on the Rocks Returns, Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar and every new concert announcement in Denver
Ball Arena will host several star performers, with Kendrick Lamar bringing his Big Steppers Tour to Denver on Tuesday, August 23 (tickets are $59-$179) ... -
With three titles at Cannes, Belgian cinema is on the rise | Features
Three is the magic number for Belgian cinema at Cannes this year. Local filmmakers have made a trio of films in Competition: Jean-Pierre and ... -
FilmOneFest 3rd Annual Virtual 24-Hour Film Slam Returns June 4
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Back by popular demand, FilmOneFest is hosting its 3rd Annual 24-hour virtual film slam. This year, filmmakers will have 24 ... -
Alex Entin seeks to continue President Trump’s policies
Alex Entin. Credit: Screenshot Alex Entin has a big task ahead of him: convincing Republicans he’s their man in Tuesday’s primary election. The 41-year-old ... -
NIA files indictment against four in Jamaat-e-Islami J&K terrorism financing case
Residence ” General ” Immigration ” NIA files indictment against four in Jamaat-e-Islami J&K terrorism financing case Posted By: Gopi May 12, 2022 New ... -
Wisconsin libraries cancel creative uses of federal relief funds
The Spooner Memorial Library in northwestern Wisconsin is outfitting its first bookmobile in more than two decades, thanks to federal relief funds given to ... -
Business intelligence and analytics firm Pyramid Analytics raises $120 million
Business intelligence is an increasingly well-funded category in the software-as-a-service market. By processing large amounts of data to analyze and compare industries, BI promises ... -
SEC Secures Seed Funding
Hi everyone, and welcome to Chain reaction. In our Chain Reaction podcast this week, Anita and I chatted with Jill Gunter of Slow Ventures ... -
The committee abandons the Eccentric Club project of Gloversville DRI
The Local Planning Committee (LPC) consensus for the Gloversville Downtown Revitalization Initiative’s $10 million grant on Wednesday eliminated the proposed $844,100 Eccentric Club public ... -
Why is Thai media so outdated and how can it be improved? | This is Thailand
Have you ever watched Thai series, dramas or movies? Have you ever wondered why it is so unique? Especially Thai drama? you will find ... -
Funding and infrastructure remain Nollywood’s main setback – Biodun Stephen
Prolific filmmaker, Biodun Stephen is one of the female directors who is leading the way and inspiring the next generation with her works. She ... -
USV Quietly Announces $625M in New Funding for “Web2 and Web3” Teams
Union Square Ventures (USV), the 19-year-old New York-based venture capital firm, has raised $275 million for its eighth seed fund and $350 million for ... -
Has Ram Charan shelved Jersey director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s RC16?
Speculation swirled that Ram Charan could sideline Gowtam Tinnanuri’s RC16 after the Jersey debacle. Here’s what we know about the RC16. Ram Charan will ... -
San Antonio-area veteran featured in Vietnam War documentary
It was May 1970 and the Vietnam War was raging when Captain Mike Hinkle, flying in the front seat of an F-100 Super Saber ... -
Rooser raises $23 million for its seafood trading platform
The global fishing market was worth $253 billion in 2021, and despite the controversy surrounding the industry, that figure continues to grow. Today, a ... -
Alfred Hitchcock directed the first James Bond movie 3 years before Dr. No
The master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, inspired the James Bond films by directing a spy thriller in 1959 with all the same DNA: North ... -
Nicolas Cage says Elon Musk thwarted his Las Vegas movie studio plans
Nicolas Cage just took a look at “The Unbearable Weight” of Public Funding. The Oscar-winning actor and Las Vegas resident was revealed during “Jimmy ... -
Square Peg wants to establish itself in Southeast Asia
Square Peg Capital, one of Australia’s largest venture capital firms with assets under management of around US$3 billion, is digging deeper into Southeast Asia. ... -
Festival to empower emerging filmmakers
The second installment of the Struu Film Festival took place at the Rhoo Hlatshwayo Art Center in Daveyton on April 8. According to the ... -
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Above: SYFS is promoting a series of events to promote mental health awareness in May (cropped image from flyer) Yesterday I wrote about how ... -
I want to do something that says something different from normal movies, says Kumar Shahani
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Acclaimed filmmaker Kumar Shahani talks about films, like Maya Darpan, Tarang, and others, that he has come out on. These films ... -
‘Star Trek: Picard’ recap: It’s a musical now
Season 2, Episode 6: “Two for One” Let’s start with the most important “Picard” news of the week: the series welcomes most of the ... -
Biden and Singapore bolster AI deal to block China
Michael Smith, who has a background in impact investing and as a world-touring DJ (yes, really), is one of the firm’s general partners. He ... -
Morbius Easter Eggs and References
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Morbius.The Living Vampire Michael Morbius made his comic book debut in amazing spider man #1 in 1971, and ... -
Spin Control: Despite Culp’s claim, “Get a rope” is not a metaphor for responsibility
When a man allegedly attacked a Seattle nurse in early March, knocking her down the stairs of a light rail station for no apparent ... -
Major Grant for Slavery Research Project
Donnamarie Barnes, center, and David E. Rattray of the Plain Sight Project discussed East End slavery with New York University’s Jennifer L. Morgan at ... -
Disappointed with inferior soundbars, Devialet releases a high-end soundbar – TechCrunch
Meet the Devialet Dione, an all-new loudspeaker from high-end loudspeaker manufacturer Devialet. With this new product, the company is entering a new market: home ... -
Library Lines: Portland
Celebrate National Library Week at PDL National Library Week runs from April 3-9, and we have plenty of activities to help you celebrate your ... -
Japanese Terra Drone Secures $70M Series B Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion
As the use of aircraft like drones, electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, and unmanned aerial vehicles take off, Japanese startup Terra Drone wants ... -
Rad Announces New Funding from Ayre Ventures; Plans to build a cross-blockchain NFT management platform on the BSV blockchain
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua And Barbuda, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Rad, the Innovative NFT Streaming and Content Distribution Platform, Secured Significant Funding in Round ... -
Review of “More Than Robots”: An International Battle
The documentary “More Than Robots” (which airs on Disney+) centers on an international high school robotics competition. Despite the film’s title, robots are actually ... -
Grasslands Need Protection Now – StarTribune.com
The textbooks in my rural northern Minnesota classroom raised an issue that led to a discussion over a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Rainforests ... -
Four takeaways from Hollywood’s boycott of Russia
After Russian troops began invading Ukraine, Hollywood rallied in protest. The major studios have suspended the release of films in Russian theaters. Netflix has ... -
Turning Red review: A refreshing puberty movie that can’t be separated from the Disney machine
Dir: Domee Shi. With: Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, Hyein Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ava Morse. PG certified, 100 minutes turn ... -
Sanskrit: A Sanskrit film about women wins the hearts of the Biffes | Bangalore News
Bengaluru: A gripping story – told in Sanskrit – of a woman who lived in Kerala at the turn of the 20th century plotting ... -
Ukraine, Tornado, Gas Prices, Sydney Flood, North Korea
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) – Travelers are scrambling to get flights to and from Europe after Russia invaded Ukraine. More than 30 countries ... -
Russian filmmakers and other artists face the boycott of Ukraine
Russian filmmaker Kirill Sokolov has spent the past week shattered by the horror unfolding in Ukraine. Half of his family is Ukrainian, he said ... -
School superintendent responds after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis chastised students for wearing masks
Ron DeSantis Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty Florida Governor Ron DeSantis A school principal responds after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was filmed berating students for wearing ... -
Thomas Edison Record Recordings Digitized for Free Distribution
History’s on-demand playlist has grown significantly with the release of 2,400 Edison sound disc recordings – some recorded by the famous inventor himself – ... -
[Funding alert] Koo raises $10 million from multiple investors
Inasmuch asKooAppInasmuch asthe microblogging platform founded by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka raised about $10 million in two different trances from multiple investors, according ... -
Senate approves $150 million tax credit plan to film movies in Arizona
Arizona landscapes are said to have a better chance of making it to the big screen under a legislative proposal to lure production companies ... -
Roanoke-linked filmmaker featured in new film museum
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Walk down Henry Street in Roanoke and you’ll see the name Oscar Micheaux. Not on the marquee of what was ... -
$25 million gift from James Joo-Jin Kim to support Korean studies, neurovascular surgery and the Wharton School
$25 million gift from James Joo-Jin Kim to support Korean studies, neurovascular surgery and the Wharton School On February 17, the University of Pennsylvania ... -
5 Questions for… Melissa Coultas at Child & Adolescent Behavioral
Melissa Coultas is Canton’s director of child and adolescent behavioral health advancement. She’s from Stark County. Most of her family still lives in the ... -
Jack Neo responds to criticism over constant product placement in his movies
Jack Neo has established himself as one of Singapore’s most recognized filmmakers – the man who gave life to so many many local classics ... -
Asa Butterfield in Peter Strickland Confection – The Hollywood Reporter
The Strange Cinematic Universe of Peter Strickland (The Duke of Burgundy, Berber sound studio) extends a little bit wider with Gourmet Feedyet another of ... -
Berlin party offers hope amid ongoing pandemic struggles in Germany
Organizers of the upcoming Berlinale continue to plan a physical festival under strict security measures, but with the EFM already moving online due to ... -
The booming Brazilian production sector after the crisis
In breathtaking intrigue, the health of Brazil’s independent film and TV production sector has gone from the worst crisis in 30 years to an ... -
Where to watch the ABC sitcom, plus how many episodes of the first season
New ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary School revolves around the staff of a Philadelphia-based public school and the challenges they face in helping their students ... -
Shows, concerts, plays in Provincetown and more starting February 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to state and local public safety advisories regarding the COVID-19 virus, please check directly with the sites for the latest information ... -
The Making-of Story of The Godfather Stars Miles Teller
Paramount+ has released the trailer for The offera limited series exploring the chaotic production of one of the greatest films in history: Francis Ford ... -
President sees a bright future | Mount Airy News
January 25, 2022 City officials have moved to crack down on transient housing after residents complained about an unlicensed establishment operating within them, but ... -
Virginia Tech Football Unveils Redesigned Sanghani Player Lounge
NOIRSBOURG – Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry and Tech Athletics officially unveiled the first glimpse of the newly renovated Sanghani Player Lounge on ... -
Live Covid updates: Omicron news, vaccines and more
PictureOfficials said Letitia James, the state’s attorney general, filed a motion to stay the ruling that the mask mandate violated the state constitution.Credit…Dave Sanders ... -
Ola Electric valued at $5 billion in new financing
Ola Electric on Monday announced it had raised $200 million in a new funding round even as the spin-off of the Indian public transport ... -
Visit Herts launches Screen Tourism Development Program
Did you know that Harry Potter, James Bond, Batman, Indiana Jones and Star Wars all have their on-screen roots in Hertfordshire? To capitalize on ... -
CIFF Announces 2022 Classical Undergraduate Film Studies Program: Courage and Community | Coronado City News
The Coronado Island Film Festival, in partnership with Jonathan Mosier, is proud to announce the first season of an exciting new CIFF program aimed ... -
Animoca Brands raised at a valuation of over $5 billion, triple what it was in October
Animoca Brands, an eight-year-old, 600-person Hong Kong-based company that has successfully put its stamp on many of the world’s most popular NFT and metaverse ... -
Gradient and 10xFounders support Zowie’s no-code e-commerce customer service tool
Customer service tickets tend to fall into the same categories: returns, refunds, or quality control issues. Not only are these repetitive, but it leaves ... -
Every injury the cast has suffered (including on Jackass 4)
the Donkey the actors suffered plenty of horrific injuries during their long and zany stunt careers, and donkey 4 is no exception to this ... -
Google wants to work with the government to secure open source software
Google called on the US government to take a more proactive role in identifying and protecting open source projects critical to internet security. In ... -
Buy Netflix Stock Now Ahead of Profits at a Huge Discount?
This story originally appeared on Zacks Netflix NFLX the stock has fallen alongside many growth names since November and to start 2022. The big ... -
SC prison chief receives national award for agency turnaround
South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling speaks at a ceremony Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the Manning Reentry / Work Release Center ... -
10 things you didn’t know about the movie
Ugly was a surprise hit in the summer of 2011 and cleaned up at the box office as well as awards season the following ... -
Assent Compliance Canada secures $ 350 million from Vista Equity for supply chain data management
Never before has the importance of a smooth supply chain been so clear as it has been in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... -
NFTs are opening up the film industry to a larger investor base than ever before
By Ian LeWinter, Co-Founder and President of Film.io Inc Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slowly emerged from the fringes of the cryptosphere, and the art ... -
5 archaeological “excavations” to watch in 2022
There are a number of archaeological finds and stories that we might hear about in 2022. These include the finds from the ‘lost golden ... -
Wilmington Film Industry Has Record Year
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – From box office movies to streaming wars and growing demand for content, this has been a successful year for filmmaking ... -
Each level of government must do more for Haitian migrants
On New Year’s Day, Haitians around the world will feast on our UNESCO-verified squash soup: the âjoumou soupâ. During slavery, although the enslaved Haitians ... -
Sharing the Blessings of Life | News from Mount Airy
It was early Wednesday morning when the first group of diners for the day entered the Olympia restaurant. Melissa Hale, who has served tables ... -
Forecast 2022: AR, VR on the verge of sending medical technology to the next dimension
Virtual reality headsets have been around for years, but for much of their history they have been largely confined to the realm of novelty ... -
PREMIERE: BEN KOPPL’S “EURO PART” FOR FILM TRUCKS
Individuality is something we all value as skaters, but if someone is skating a bit too much individual, they will begin to be criticized ... -
Fuzey collects $ 4.5 million to reload its management tools for service companies
Fuzey, a London-based company providing what it calls a “digital one-stop-shop” for small businesses and independent entrepreneurs, has raised $ 4.5 million in seed ... -
Brazilian Olist pulls out of the game with another $ 186 million funding round
Olist, a Brazilian e-commerce market integrator, has confirmed that it is now valued at $ 1.5 billion after securing $ 186 million in Series ... -
Airtable Secures $ 735 Million Series F Funding; Valued at $ 11 billion
Pneumatic table, a connected apps platform based in San Francisco, Calif. that enables teams to modernize their business processes, has raised $ 735 million ...