Month: December 2025
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THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES FIRST PROGRAMS
The Paley Center for Media today announced the dates and first programs for PaleyFest LA 2026. The nation's premiere media, television, and entertainment festival will take place at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood from Saturday, April 4 through Sunday, April 12, 2026, and the first selected programs are Netflix's Nobody Wants This, Apple TV's Shrinking, and HBO Max's The Pitt. The full schedule for the 2026 festival will be announced on Monday, January 26, with ticket presale starting the next day.
Polina Herman on Producing ‘Divia’
Divia, which had its world premiere at the 2025 Karlovy Vary Film Festival, is a haunting, meditative journey through Ukraine’s wounded landscapes—told entirely without dialogue. Produced by Ukrainian filmmaker and Los Angeles–based producer Polina Herman, the documentary explores the ecological devastation caused by war, while revealing moments of resilience slowly returning to the land.
Priscilla Zanni Brings ‘Cast & Brew’ to the Festival Circuit
A film by Priscilla Zanni, “Cast & Brew” is a sharp, fast-paced dark comedy
born from a simple observation in a New York City café—and transformed into
a full cinematic whirlwind on a Los Angeles film set. Fresh off multiple festival
wins, Priscilla’s latest short is a caffeinated satire of modern productivity
culture and the quiet panic behind every actor’s morning brew.
Counterpart: A Visual Journey
Counterpart is a short film that stands out for its bold storytelling approach and technical ambition. Unlike most narrative films, it unfolds entirely in a single, meticulously crafted apartment, features only one actor, and contains no dialogue. Instead, it relies on the synergy of cinematography and sound design to convey emotion, tension, and narrative progression, creating a deeply immersive experience for viewers.
ERIC ROBERTS STARS IN HORROR THRILLER “HOLY FATHER”
SRHP Films today announced that Academy Award-nominated actor Eric Roberts will star in Holy Father, the second installment of the studio's Holy Trilogy. Roberts, known for over 735 film credits including "The Dark Knight" and "Runaway Train," portrays Father Wales, an exorcism specialist who must perform a dangerous ritual on a possessed priest.