Movies

“GOOD OL GIRL is a documentary western following three modern day cowgirls as they work their way up in the volatile Texas cattle industry. It’s a study of changing landscape, the female perspective, and what happens to our often oppressive traditions when only those who have been overlooked are left to carry them on.” Director […]

“HAMTRAMCK, USA examines the benefits and tensions of multiculturalism through the exploration of daily life and democracy in America’s first Muslim-majority city.” Director Razi Jafri and Justin Feltman on HAMTRAMCK, USA which screens at the 2020 edition of SxSW!  Welcome to SxSW! Is your first time here and are you planning to attend your screenings? […]

“It’s about the first few years away from home, figuring out your second home. Alex is a homesick college freshman 1500 miles away from his first home and he’s struggling to find a reason not to go back. Maggie, Alex’s sophomore RA, has been crushing college since day one but actually had a rough day […]

“It’s a 5 minute sex comedy about a video chat that goes terribly wrong. It’s so awkward that you want to kill yourself.” Director Izzy Shill on FACE TO FACE TIME which screens at the 2020 edition of SxSW in the short films section.  Editor’s Note: While SxSW was officially cancelled on March 6th, 2020, […]

“RED HEAVEN tells the story of six people who live for an entire year on “Mars” in a NASA experiment that studies what happens to humans when they are isolated from Earth. The film was shot by the subjects themselves; we gave them cameras when they entered their small geodesic dome and directed remotely, so […]

“THE OUTPOST tells the true story of the events leading to and including the Battle of Kamdesh- the most heroic battle of the Afghanistan war , where 54 U.S. soldiers held off 400 Taliban insurgents. The battle was the first time in 50 years that two living servicemen were recognized with the Medal of Honor […]

“Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, […]

“BEST SUMMER EVER is an original musical with a fully integrated cast and crew of disabled talent, redefining the movie musical for a new generation. The film is a call to action to promote inclusivity of disabled actors and crew in the film industry.” Filmmakers Michael Parks Randa and Lauren Smitelli on BEST SUMMER EVER […]

“Dark, sexy, eccentric, estrogen-fueled comedy about a Virgin Mary-obsessed 50-year-old woman who never had sex in her life. That’s MARYGOROUND, my story of Maria, a woman entering menopause and overdosing on hormone patches. As Maria unleashes sexual havoc within herself, she needs to confront her younger alter ego Helena, the liberated and profane niece who […]

“In New Jersey, there is a house, an old wooden house. In that house children and families come to share their emotions with someone who understands what they are going through. The place is called Good Grief. Every second week, Nora, Nolan, Kimmy, Nicky, Peter and Mikayla are there to talk about death, life and […]

“It’s about legendary songwriter Guy Clark and his struggle to write poetic songs that matter while balancing a complicated relationship with his artist wife, Susanna, and their best friend, songwriter Townes Van Zandt.” Filmmakers Tamara Saviano & Paul Whitfield on WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT, showing at South By Southwest Film.  Editor’s Note: While SxSW […]

“Astoundingly, there has yet to be a definitive movie of the life and work of Frank Zappa. We set out to correct this grave oversight in the annals of American musical and artistic history. ZAPPA was a years-long undertaking, crafted from the almost entirely unseen and unheard contents of Frank Zappa’s own vault; a treasure […]

“SOVEREIGN SOIL is an ode to the spirit and resilience of people who live off the land in a remote northern Canadian community and who have dedicated their lives to sustainably producing food for that community. Shot over four seasons, the film reveals a deep understanding of the wisdom, passion, hardship, joy, and spiritual bonds […]

If you are a film fan or have followed the festival circuit, or if you are even preparing for the upcoming Oscars, PARASITE is a movie that nearly needs no introduction. From Bong Joon Ho, the legendary director of SNOWPIERCER and THE HOST, his Palme D’Or winning latest feature has received universal acclaim from both […]

Over the past 31 years, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has garnered a well-deserved reputation of being an oasis of sun-soaked storytelling in the California desert. This January the 2020 PSFF offered an exemplary programme of films, from world premieres to spotlights on classics, from A-list attendees toasting ‘a list’ of up-and-comers at the […]