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Ink Films, the newly launched theatrical distribution arm of The Beverly Theater, announces the title of its debut release: Animation Mixtape, presented by two-time Academy Award nominee Don Hertzfeldt. This feature-length collection of animated short films will be screened exclusively in theaters across North America beginning Fall 2025.

Lionsgate's hit Apple TV+ comedy The Studio, hailing from the studio's longstanding collaboration with comedic superstars Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Point Grey Pictures, earned a total of 23 Emmy® nominations.

From high-powered legal offices in Hong Kong to the edit bays of Los Angeles, Marcus Chan’s journey into filmmaking defies convention—and defines resilience. A former solicitor turned multi-hyphenate storyteller, Chan brings a rare mix of analytical sharpness and emotional depth to every project he touches. Whether directing narrative shorts, editing socially urgent documentaries, or mentoring new voices, Chan’s work consistently bridges precision and heart. In this feature, Indiewrap traces the arc of a creative career built on thoughtful pivots, bold storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to human truth.

From gritty dramas to vibrant music videos, Omar Nasr has shaped the look of over 200 productions with his bold, emotional lighting. Born in Egypt and now a sought-after name in Hollywood, Nasr turns every frame into a story—one shadow, one spark at a time.

Cineverse and Fandor has announced today its Summer slate of programming. This includes genre-blending time-travel adventure, Escape From The 21st Century as well as other Official Selections from film festivals around the world, Else, A Samurai In Time, and The Box Man.

In a landscape where light is often treated as mere utility, Leo Sfeir turns it into poetry. The cinematographer behind some of today’s most emotionally resonant indie films and music videos is redefining the craft from behind the lens—balancing technical mastery with raw human emotion. From the streets of France to the soundstages of Los Angeles, Sfeir’s journey is one of artistic precision, radical representation, and a belief that every frame can hold a heartbeat.

When Andrés Borda first set foot on the sprawling campus of Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City, his future seemed sealed: a promising career in medicine awaited him. Yet on a February night in 2018, exhausted by endless lectures and stethoscope-wielding routines, he felt a quiet disquiet take hold.

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) raised the curtain on June 13, launching 10 days of cinematic celebration that will run through June 22. With a record-breaking lineup and a dynamic fusion of art and industry, this year's festival sets a new benchmark in scale, diversity, and ambition.

New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that "runs" New York City producing 60 annual adult and youth races including the TCS New York City Marathon, today hosted a special screening of its first-ever documentary short film, "Final Finishers," during the 2025 Tribeca Festival.

Catapult Acting Studios is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary in 2025, marking a decade of inspiring and equipping actors of all ages and experience levels to succeed in the film and television industry.