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Virginia Black Film Festival celebrates culture, diversity in Williamsburg

The four-day festival features screenings, panels, and cultural programming highlighting Black voices from across Virginia.

Artefact Announces Finalists for the Artefact AI Film Festival

Celebrating Global Creativity Powered by AI

Charli XCX's 'The Moment' Satirizes Fame and Social Media

The mockumentary film taps into the blurred lines between performance and reality in the pop music industry.

Documentary Critiques Natchez's Romanticized Plantation History

New film examines the tension between celebrating the Old South and confronting its brutal legacy of slavery.

Black Voices Shine at Sundance 2026

Festival showcases diverse range of Black filmmakers, performers, and stories before move to Colorado

Artefact Announces Finalists for the Artefact AI Film Festival

Celebrating Global Creativity Powered by AI

Whoopi Goldberg Exec Producing Documentary on Refugee Olympic Athletes

The film "More Than A Medal" follows the journeys of refugee athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Legendary Director Haile Gerima Returns with Black Lions – Roman Wolves

The film, premiering at Berlinale, is Gerima's first work in nearly two decades and a 30-year exploration of Italian colonialism in Ethiopia.

'The Wire' Stars Reunite for Epic Kyrgyzstan Horseback Adventure

Dominic West and Clarke Peters explore the ancient Silk Road in new documentary 'Beyond The Silk Road'

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich Netflix Documentary Explores Abuse Scandal

The series dives into Epstein's crimes and the systems that enabled him for years

Paramount+ Scores College Basketball Docuseries

Four-part series to follow University of Michigan Wolverines and University of Kansas Jayhawks throughout season

Melania Producer Defends Use of Phantom Thread Music

Filmmaker says they have legal rights to use the copyrighted music in the documentary.

Ukrainian Filmmaker Mstylav Chernov Wins WGA's Paul Selvin Award

Chernov recognized for writing on documentary "2,000 Meters To Andriivka"

Sean Penn's 'Animals in War' Secures North American Distribution

Omnibus Entertainment to release the anthology film about animals impacted by the war in Ukraine.

Debut Trailer Released for 'The Jeff Jarrett Story: Heart of a Promoter' Documentary

The upcoming documentary explores the life and legacy of the third-generation wrestling star and promoter.

Netflix Doc Revisits Iconic "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Triumph

New film brings fresh perspective on 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team's stunning upset over the Soviet Union.

Old City Studio Producing Documentary on Comedian Bob Saget's Tragic Life

The film will explore the complex life, devastating losses, and enduring kindness behind the laughter of the "Full House" star.

RI-produced documentary 'Serling' to premiere at South by Southwest

The film about "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling includes reenactments shot in Rhode Island.

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