Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival has announced the filmmakers and projects selected for its 11th annual Producers Lab. Sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the seven-week program takes place in Los Angeles and is designed to help producers improve their craft, and move their current projects into production in a nurturing, yet challenging creative environment. Film Independent has also awarde...
Renowned actress, producer and humanitarian Mary Tyler Moore will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)’s most prestigious accolade – the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. Moore created a new paradigm for female leads in television, won top honors for her courageous performances in film, television and on stage, produced some of the most lauded television programs of all time, and for thirty years, has served as a tireless advocate giving hope to all those afflicted with Type 1...
He may not walk away with the trophy for Best Director at this year's Oscar ceremonies, but David O. Russell's film THE FIGHTER will certainly go down for the count as one of the important cinema experiences of the year. A critical and box office success, THE FIGHTER has also revitalized the career of its iconooclastic director, who comes back after a seven year hiatus with a force that is sure to be felt for many moons to come. To celebrate this special moment and to explore his en...
Beverly Hills Film Festival’s Quaint Air Premieres “House of D” and “Mr. Dramatic” April 13-17 The Beverly Hills Film Festival opened last night with David Duchovny’s directorial debut, “House of D”, preceded by John Stalberg’s “Mr. Dramatic” Los Angeles premiere, starring Oliver Hudson and Amy Acker. After a red carpet ride with such stars as Carol Connors, “Rocky” lyricist; Peter Mark Richman of “Dynasty” and “The Naked Gun 21/2” Fame; television perso...
MR. DRAMATIC (12 mins.) Genre: Comedy Director/Writer/Producer : John StalbergStarring: Oliver Hudson, Amy Acker, Katharine Towne and Alana De La GarzaSynopsis: On a blind date, an innocent young woman hoping to find Mr. Right ends up finding Mr. Dramatic. Unfortunately, all Hell breaks loose. It isn’t pretty, but neither is dating in L.A.HOUSE OF D (97 Mins.) Genre: DramaDirector/Writer: David DuchovnyProducer(s): Richard B. Lewis, Bob Yari and Jane Rosenthal Starring: Robin Williams, Téa ...
