‘A Shot of Truth’: Confession Meets Cinema
Justin Poage’s short film 'A Shot of Truth' blends raw confession with cinematic elegance. When Stan loses his relationship to alcohol, he turns the camera on himself, asking the hardest question: “Am I the problem?” Intimate, visually sharp, and anchored by strong performances, the film explores love, addiction, and accountability with honesty and impact.
A Conversation with Kristina Lorent Goztola
Kristina Lorent Goztola’s career is as international as it is multifaceted. Born in Hungary, trained in London, New York, and Los Angeles, she has performed in four languages across television, film, and theatre — from Hollywood thrillers to French arthouse dramas. Today, she is not only an accomplished actress but also the co-founder of Gold Wood Pictures in Paris, a company recently recognized by France’s National Film Centre (CNC).
Vision Films To Release ‘American Clown’ Documentary
Vision Films announces the Transactional VOD release of American Clown across the US, Canada and UK on October 7, 2025. To be released in the rest of the world as "Modern Clowns." Directed by Guilford Adams and Casey Pinkston, produced by Gingerkid Productions' Bill Parks and Sallee Pictures' Jason Sallee, American Clown made its world premiere on June 23, 2025 at the historic Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as part of the prestigious Dances With Films festival. This feature length film is both a love letter to the art of clowning and a realistic look at the disappearing artform.
‘Dolphins of the Reef’ Wins Best of VR at 2025 Los Angeles Film Awards
Immotion, the global leader in immersive edutainment for zoos, aquariums, and science centers, is proud to announce that its groundbreaking VR film 'Dolphins of the Reef' has been awarded Best of VR by the Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA).
THE SUNDAY REWATCH: ‘Stranger Than Paradise’
Rewatching Jim Jarmusch’s Stranger Than Paradise feels like opening the door to the very origins of American indie cinema as we know it. Released in 1984 on a shoestring budget, this stark, black-and-white road movie didn’t just tell a story — it quietly rewrote the rules for what a film could be.
72 Film Fest Celebrates 20 Years
72 Film Fest, the legendary weekend-long filmmaking competition, marks its 20th anniversary this fall with its boldest year yet, bringing together filmmakers and audiences from across the country for a celebration of creativity, endurance, and the magic of cinema under pressure.
Meet the Women Rewriting Indie Film’s Future
In an industry that has long sidelined women’s voices, filmmakers Rachel Noll James and Sienna Beckman are rewriting the narrative. As the co-founders of Washington-based production company Emergence Films, they’ve launched the Emerging Filmmakers Program — an ambitious, mission-driven incubator designed to equip early-career, female-identifying filmmakers with the tools, mentorship, and financial support they need to thrive.
Photo Credit: Aiyana Irwin, Courtesy of Emergence Films
Emmys 2025: full list of winners
Television’s biggest night delivered plenty of standout moments as the 77th Emmy Awards were handed out on Sunday. Three series emerged as the evening’s biggest winners.
At Venice, Maria Soccor’s ‘Reel Women’ Honors Female Voices in Film
Women in film took center stage at the Venice Film Festival with Reel Women, a private event hosted by filmmaker, actress, and producer Maria Soccor at the Campari Lounge. Kicking off at 10 p.m., the gathering brought together actors, producers, filmmakers, and cultural leaders to spotlight female perspectives during cinema’s oldest international showcase. Photo credit RICH ROYAL
‘Cut’ Dives Into the Dark Pulse of Atlanta
With Cut, Atlanta-based filmmaker Malik Salaam delivers a raw, gripping plunge into the city’s after-hours underworld — a place where the promise of reinvention collides with the perils of temptation. Presented by Maverick Entertainment and executive produced by Atlanta legend Big Oomp, the film blends urgent storytelling with a striking visual energy, capturing both the allure and the destruction that await those who step too close to the edge.