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Grace of God – Indie Folk Horror Film Coming Soon from Bayview Entertainment
Dreamality Entertainment Completes Production on 'Finding Bob Nelson'
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'The Other Women' Wraps Production in Georgia, Launches Post-Production Fundraising Through The Gotham Institute
'The Other Women', a comedy short by Summer Rain Menkee about three suburban women navigating midlife, has wrapped production in Atlanta and is raising finishing funds via fiscal sponsor The Gotham Institute.
AI Short 'Until Lies Do Us Part' Selected for New York Lift-Off Film Festival
Marathi Short 'Saja Chowranga' Selected for UK First-Time Sessions Volume 7
Breaking News
Grace of God – Indie Folk Horror Film Coming Soon from Bayview Entertainment
Dreamality Entertainment Completes Production on 'Finding Bob Nelson'
AI Short 'Until Lies Do Us Part' Selected for New York Lift-Off Film Festival
Marathi Short 'Saja Chowranga' Selected for UK First-Time Sessions Volume 7
The Last Sunday of High School: A Coming-of-Age Drama From Greenville
ZhuZha Akova Expands Koshka Films With Female-Led Psychological Thrillers
Carolina De Athey Joins 'Eyes of Salt' Ahead of Planned Festival Debut
Dean Shaw’s 'Burnt Orange' Sets Spain Production With Luing Andrews Cast
'Don’t Let Them Out' Secures Buffalo 8 Distribution Ahead of Limited Theatrical Release
Las Vegas Dance Short 'Pole Kisses' Brings a Queer-Led Story to the Screen
Bell Fibe TV1 Orders Hamilton Comedy '2Bed + Jen' From Lumida Productions
Exclusive: Freaky Geese Productions Sets Cast for Original British Comedy ‘Romance is Dead’
One Mic Mondays: Charlotte's 20-Year Hip-Hop Hub Documentary
Dr Priyanka Mallick's Fashion Film 'Cosmic Energy' Honored at ICJ International Award 2026
‘Angel City Slasher’ Starring Michael Diaz and Karen Escobar Puts Independent Thriller Filmmaking in the Spotlight
'The Roast Pork Butt': From Worst Date Ever to Festival Winner
ZhuZha Akova Expands Koshka Films With Female-Led Psychological Thrillers
ZhuZha Akova is expanding Koshka Films with female-led psychological thrillers, including the completed short 'A.Silverspoon' and the feature project 'Klara's Box.'
Carolina De Athey Joins 'Eyes of Salt' Ahead of Planned Festival Debut
The Last Sunday of High School: A Coming-of-Age Drama From Greenville
Dean Shaw’s 'Burnt Orange' Sets Spain Production With Luing Andrews Cast
'Don’t Let Them Out' Secures Buffalo 8 Distribution Ahead of Limited Theatrical Release
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Bell Fibe TV1 Orders Hamilton Comedy '2Bed + Jen' From Lumida Productions
Bell Fibe TV1 has ordered '2Bed + Jen,' a Hamilton-set comedy from Lumida Productions set to premiere in spring 2027.
Exclusive: Freaky Geese Productions Sets Cast for Original British Comedy ‘Romance is Dead’
Freaky Geese Productions has announced the cast for ‘Romance is Dead’, an original British comedy — a warm, funny and honest look at how family sticks together when one generation exits, and how love doesn’t vanish, it just finds a new shape.
‘Angel City Slasher’ Starring Michael Diaz and Karen Escobar Puts Independent Thriller Filmmaking in the Spotlight
Independent thrillers continue to prove that compelling suspense doesn’t require blockbuster budgets, and ‘Angel City Slasher’ is the latest example of filmmakers embracing ambitious storytelling on their own terms.HOLLYWOOD — Independent thrillers continue to prove that compelling suspense doesn’t require blockbuster budgets, and ‘Angel City Slasher’ is the latest example of filmmakers embracing ambitious storytelling on their own terms.Written, directed, produced by, and starring Michael Steven Diaz, the film centers on a city gripped by fear as a series of disturbing events unfolds. Diaz leads the cast as Nick Ellington, guiding audiences through a tense narrative that blends psychological suspense with crime and mystery while exploring how ordinary lives are affected when fear spreads through a community.A key part of the story comes through the eyes of Karen Escobar, who portrays television reporter Rexa Diego. Rather than simply documenting the chaos, Rexa becomes an integral voice within the narrative, delivering live reports that connect the audience to the city’s escalating crisis. Escobar brings authority and composure to the role, grounding the film with a performance that captures both the urgency of breaking news and the human impact behind the headlines.As an independent production, ‘Angel City Slasher’ reflects the growing creative ambition found within today’s indie filmmaking community. Diaz’s work both behind and in front of the camera highlights the dedication required to bring an independent feature to life, while the cast delivers a suspense-driven story built on atmosphere and character.‘Angel City Slasher’ will celebrate its Hollywood premiere on July 10 at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center. Following the premiere, the film will be available for audiences worldwide on YouTube beginning July 11.Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZtQS7rhZUh/
One Mic Mondays: Charlotte's 20-Year Hip-Hop Hub Documentary
For more than twenty years, One Mic Mondays served as a launching pad and creative hub for independent artists across the Carolinas. A new documentary marks the platform’s 20-year celebration.
Production
Dr Priyanka Mallick's Fashion Film 'Cosmic Energy' Honored at ICJ International Award 2026
Dr Priyanka Mallick's experimental fashion film 'Cosmic Energy: Where Fashion Is Born' is recognized at the ICJ International Award 2026.
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Exclusive Interview: Spotlight by The Macoproject Film Festival
The New York-based Macoproject Film Festival publishes an exclusive interview with screenwriter Sijun Cui. (Draft — held as thin / duplicative of the 'God Is Coming' feature.)
Cast & Crew
Filmmaker Vinayak Nar Launches Dialogue-Free Mystery Series 'Woman: A Suspense'
Episode 1, “What Next…?”, follows a wife’s shocking discovery of her husband’s sudden death, setting the stage for a suspenseful and emotional journey.
Film Festivals
KIZOKU Exchange Launches Strategic Film Submission Cycle
Sci-Fi Thriller 'Insentient' to Screen at TCL Chinese Theatre
Edgy Micro Shorts 'Everything Is Possible' and 'Melynie Duckfliss' Stir Up Inaugural Dutch AI Film Awards
Call for Entries: Cookies & Comedy Film Festival Returns to Pittsburgh on Pi Day 2026
Crowdfunding & Fundraising
When Absence Becomes a Place: Crowdfunding a Surreal Black-and-White Short
'The Search for Gillian Gold': Feature Film in Development, Now Crowdfunding
Lovecraft Adaptation ‘The Recorded Case of Joe Slaader’ Now on Kickstarter
'We Could Be Heroes' Brings Gamer Culture, Indie Film, and Community Investment Together
Op/Ed
Hollywood’s Reset: Why Indie Filmmakers Should Be Hopeful
Bryan McClure
The Battle of Attrition: Surviving the Entertainment Industry
Bryan McClure
It’s Always About the Story: Why Content Is King
Bryan McClure