One more milestone in humanity's path to a robo-dominated future is passed in Greg Kohs' AlphaGo, the story of the AI program that mastered the most complicated board game ever invented. Taking pains to say the achievement it chronicles is still a long way from Skynet, the doc does persuasively convey the shock with which men and women suddenly realize they have been overtaken years before they expected to be. Involving and poignant if sometimes less informative than it might be, the doc should have appeal on cable after its short theatrical run.
Go is the millennia-old Chinese game played...
Go is the millennia-old Chinese game played...
- 9/29/2017
- by John DeFore
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Showcasing the Best in Independent and World Cinema
Thursday, October 5–15, 2017Acclaimed Festival Films From Around the World And New Offerings from Bay Area Filmmakers Highlight First Slate of Films Announced at 40th Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival (Mvff), presented by the California Film Institute, has announced the first set of films to premiere at the 40th edition of the Festival, returning to Marin County October 5–15, 2017. The Festival will present the Bay Area premiere of many acclaimed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
Additionally, Mvff will launch many acclaimed Bay Area filmmakers’ latest films as part of the Festival’s effort to showcase the many established and emerging filmmakers in the Bay Area.
Early Confirmed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival at MVFF40:
Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or Winner and Swedish Oscar Submission The Square...
Thursday, October 5–15, 2017Acclaimed Festival Films From Around the World And New Offerings from Bay Area Filmmakers Highlight First Slate of Films Announced at 40th Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival (Mvff), presented by the California Film Institute, has announced the first set of films to premiere at the 40th edition of the Festival, returning to Marin County October 5–15, 2017. The Festival will present the Bay Area premiere of many acclaimed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
Additionally, Mvff will launch many acclaimed Bay Area filmmakers’ latest films as part of the Festival’s effort to showcase the many established and emerging filmmakers in the Bay Area.
Early Confirmed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival at MVFF40:
Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or Winner and Swedish Oscar Submission The Square...
- 9/5/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
You could call it the “Netflix effect.” With the rise of the global VOD giant and its increasingly voracious appetite for nonfiction films, the documentary industry is anticipating a busy spring season at the Tribeca Film Festival and Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival and marketplace.
But it’s not just Netflix, say industry insiders. The number of active buyers for documentary films suggests there’s an enthusiasm for independent nonfiction cinema that goes beyond the VOD giant.
On the eve of Tribeca, three high-profile documentaries have already found buyers: National Geographic acquired the coal-mining expose “From the Ashes,” and Gravitas Ventures bought theatrical and streaming rights to two films already partnering with CNN Films: “Elian,” the story of Cuban child émigré Elian Gonzalez, and Impact Partners’ “The Reagan Show,” a freshly relevant archival-driven doc about the staging of the former President.
Read More: Netflix’s Big New...
But it’s not just Netflix, say industry insiders. The number of active buyers for documentary films suggests there’s an enthusiasm for independent nonfiction cinema that goes beyond the VOD giant.
On the eve of Tribeca, three high-profile documentaries have already found buyers: National Geographic acquired the coal-mining expose “From the Ashes,” and Gravitas Ventures bought theatrical and streaming rights to two films already partnering with CNN Films: “Elian,” the story of Cuban child émigré Elian Gonzalez, and Impact Partners’ “The Reagan Show,” a freshly relevant archival-driven doc about the staging of the former President.
Read More: Netflix’s Big New...
- 4/18/2017
- by Anthony Kaufman
- Indiewire
A new documentary is being produced by Thomas Tull, chairman/CEO of Legendary Entertainment and also one of the producers on the rocker documentary It Might Get Loud. Next up will be K-9, which will delve into the world of trained military and law-enforcement dogs. Directed by 10-time Emmy winners Jonathan Hock and Greg Kohs, the film will explore the special relationship between combat, bomb-sniffing, search-and-rescue and security dogs and their human handlers. Tull…...
- 8/16/2016
- Deadline
Read More: Diary of a Slamdance Festival Juror Every month, the Slamdance Cinema Club presents new films from the 2015 Slamdance Film Festival, with each screening accompanied by a filmmaker Q&A, surprise guests and a moderator. The work of horror icon Robert Englund will at the center of Slamdance's November lineup, as will documentarian Greg Kohs. Check out information on the two titles below, and head over to the Slamdance Cinema Club website for more information. Sunday, November 8"Jack Brooks Monster Slayer"MPAA Rating: RRun Time: 87 minDirector: Jon KnautzCast: Robert Englund, Trevor MatthewsGenre: Horror ComedySynopsis: Jack Brooks is an angry, young plumber who has repressed the memory of witnessing his family’s brutal murder. Only when he unknowingly awakens an ancient evil, is Jack forced to confront his past, deal with the monstrous reality of the present and discover the true purpose of his inner rage. Monday, November 9"The Great.
- 10/22/2015
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
James Napier Robertson’s acclaimed New Zealand drama picked up a couple of honours as the 2015 Seattle International Film Festival came to a close.
The 25-day festival kicked off on May 14 and featured 450 films representing 92 countries and featured 49 world premieres.
Siff 2015 Golden Space Needle Audience Awards
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Film
The Dark Horse by James Napier Robertson
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Documentary
Romeo Is Bleeding by Jason Zeldes
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Director
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, Me And Earl And The Dying Girl
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actor
Cliff Curtis, The Dark Horse
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actress
Nina Hoss, Phoenix
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Short Film
Even The Walls, directed by Sarah Kuck, Saman Maydáni
Lena Sharpe Award For Persistence Of Vision
Frame By Frame by Mo Scarpelli, Alexandria Bombach
Siff 2015 Competition Awards
Siff 2015 Best New Director
Grand Jury Prize
Liza, The Fox-Fairy...
The 25-day festival kicked off on May 14 and featured 450 films representing 92 countries and featured 49 world premieres.
Siff 2015 Golden Space Needle Audience Awards
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Film
The Dark Horse by James Napier Robertson
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Documentary
Romeo Is Bleeding by Jason Zeldes
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Director
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, Me And Earl And The Dying Girl
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actor
Cliff Curtis, The Dark Horse
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actress
Nina Hoss, Phoenix
Golden Space Needle Award - Best Short Film
Even The Walls, directed by Sarah Kuck, Saman Maydáni
Lena Sharpe Award For Persistence Of Vision
Frame By Frame by Mo Scarpelli, Alexandria Bombach
Siff 2015 Competition Awards
Siff 2015 Best New Director
Grand Jury Prize
Liza, The Fox-Fairy...
- 6/7/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Organisers at the Seattle International Film Festival (Siff) announced the complete line-up of 450 films from 92 countries on Wednesday. The festival runs from May 14-June 7.
The Overnight starring Jason Schwartzman will close the event and as previously announced Spy (pictured) with Melissa McCartney will kick off proceedings. Kevin Bacon will receive career achievement in acting award.
“This year’s festival is bigger and more international than ever, with a record 92 countries represented,” said Siff artistic director Carl Spence. “Adding to our diverse international line-up is our new programme, Culinary Cinema, which features 11 fantastic new films.
“And I’m particularly excited to welcome Kevin Bacon as this year’s Tribute Guest – Siff will now be only one-degree of separation away!”
Galas and premieres include Max Landis’ directorial debut Me Him Her, Chris Evans in Before We Go, Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segal in the Centerpiece Gala End Of The Tour . Inside Out, Mr. Holmes and [link...
The Overnight starring Jason Schwartzman will close the event and as previously announced Spy (pictured) with Melissa McCartney will kick off proceedings. Kevin Bacon will receive career achievement in acting award.
“This year’s festival is bigger and more international than ever, with a record 92 countries represented,” said Siff artistic director Carl Spence. “Adding to our diverse international line-up is our new programme, Culinary Cinema, which features 11 fantastic new films.
“And I’m particularly excited to welcome Kevin Bacon as this year’s Tribute Guest – Siff will now be only one-degree of separation away!”
Galas and premieres include Max Landis’ directorial debut Me Him Her, Chris Evans in Before We Go, Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segal in the Centerpiece Gala End Of The Tour . Inside Out, Mr. Holmes and [link...
- 4/29/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Tom Quinn's "The New Year Parade", which looks at the effects divorce has on a family, was named the Grand Jury Narrative Feature winner at the 14th annual Slamdance Film Festival, which ended Friday.
The Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature went to Greg Kohs' "Song Sung Blue", which focusses on a husband and wife singing duo who pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. "Blue" was also the audience award winner in the documentary feature category.
The awards were announced at closing night ceremonies in Park City as the fest, which began Jan. 17, drew to a close.
The two winners -- both from first-time filmmakers working with budgets of less than $1 million -- will be screened at New Yorks' IFC Center next month.
Grand jury prizes also went to: Andrew McPhillips' "Blood Will Tell", animated short; C.A. Voros' "The Ladies", documentary short; Michael Langan's "Doxology", experimental short; and Daniel Mulloy's "Son", best narrative short.
Other audience award winners were Ryan Piotrowicz's "The Project", named best narrative feature, and Gloria Kim's "Rock Garden", best anarchy film.
The Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature went to Greg Kohs' "Song Sung Blue", which focusses on a husband and wife singing duo who pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. "Blue" was also the audience award winner in the documentary feature category.
The awards were announced at closing night ceremonies in Park City as the fest, which began Jan. 17, drew to a close.
The two winners -- both from first-time filmmakers working with budgets of less than $1 million -- will be screened at New Yorks' IFC Center next month.
Grand jury prizes also went to: Andrew McPhillips' "Blood Will Tell", animated short; C.A. Voros' "The Ladies", documentary short; Michael Langan's "Doxology", experimental short; and Daniel Mulloy's "Son", best narrative short.
Other audience award winners were Ryan Piotrowicz's "The Project", named best narrative feature, and Gloria Kim's "Rock Garden", best anarchy film.
- 1/26/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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