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Shaker Drama 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Blends History and Movement

The film offers a rigorous portrait of Shaker religious life and belief through an immersive cinematic experience.

Sarasota Film Festival 2026 Spotlights Independent and International Voices

The 28th annual festival runs April 10-19 with a diverse lineup of features, documentaries, and shorts.

Producer David Kaplan Sets WWII Drama 'Triumph of the Will' with 'Unorthodox' Star Shira Haas

The film, written and directed by Gabriel Nussbaum, follows a woman who flees Amsterdam for Berlin in 1937 to start a new life with her daughter.

Sundance Premiere 'By Design' Explores Identity Through Unconventional Lens

Director Amanda Kramer's surreal body-swap narrative challenges traditional storytelling tropes.

Sexually Perverse Black Comedy 'Rosebush Pruning' Shocks at Berlin Film Festival

Karim Aïnouz's latest film, co-written by Efthimis Filippou, is a wild ride of transgressive excess.

Sorrentino's 'La Grazia' on Mubi Explores a Leader's Existential Quandary

The seventh pairing of director Paolo Sorrentino and actor Toni Servillo dramatizes the final months of a fictional Italian president's tenure.

Filmmaker Attaches Director and Casting Director for Short Film "The Final Fight"

The powerful proof-of-concept short is inspired by a true story about an aging boxer's family guardianship battle.

Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling on the surprisingly sweet BDSM romance 'Pillion'

The actors and director discuss the film's explicit yet heartfelt depiction of a dom-sub relationship.

Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling on the surprisingly sweet BDSM romance 'Pillion'

The actors and director discuss the explicit yet heartfelt film about a dom-sub relationship.

Director Gabe Klinger Talks 'Daring' Casting and 'Luxury' of Working With Producer Rodrigo Teixeira on 'Isabel'

Klinger's second fiction feature, 'Isabel,' marks his return to Brazil and reunites him with the Berlinale festival.

Cashiers Du Cinéma Editors Bring Movie Theater Worker Stories to BAM

The comic zine celebrates cinema workers with a 10-film series at the Brooklyn venue.

Augusta-filmed 'Asherah: A Love Odyssey' debuts

The film will premiere at Sacred Heart Cultural Center before heading to Cannes Film Festival.

Magnolia Film Festival Returns for 29th Year in Starkville

Independent films from Mississippi and around the world take center stage at the annual event.

Wizard Of Oz' Sphere Show Hits $290M In Ticket Sales

Enhanced version with new scenes and 4D effects coming later this year, says Sphere CEO James Dolan.

Kino Lorber Acquires Sundance, Berlin Film 'Filipinana' for North America

The surreal drama, executive produced by Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke, is set for its European bow at the Berlinale before a North American theatrical release.

Writer-Director Harry Lighton Brings Leather-Clad BDSM to Romantic Comedy with 'Pillion'

The film, which hits theaters just in time for Valentine's Day, puts a transgressive twist on the traditional rom-com formula.

Classic Romance Films Screening at Rehoboth Beach Theater

Sentimental Value, a Norwegian family drama, leads the lineup of romantic movies at the Cinema Art Theater.

Sundance 2026: The Biggest Revelations From This Year's 7 Standout Interviews

Check out the lineup from Collider's Sundance 2026 interview studio at the Arby's Cinema Center for the festival's final year in Park City.

Sundance Faces Indie Cinema Dilemma Amid Industry Shifts

Festival's move to Colorado, Redford's passing coincide with studio mergers, AI rise, and fading breakout hits

Indie Filmmakers Embrace Merch, USB Drives, and Direct Sales

As streaming platforms reshape distribution, independent filmmakers are finding new revenue streams beyond platform payouts.