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‘The Good Twin’ Launches Kickstarter Campaign Following Skybar LA Event

Fresh off multiple screenplay awards and festival honors, The Good Twin has officially opened its Kickstarter campaign. The psychological thriller now invites supporters to help fund its next phase of development and production.

‘The Other Women’ Wraps Production in Georgia, Launches Post-Production Fundraising Through The Gotham Institute

The Georgia-based comedy short has wrapped production and is now raising finishing funds through its 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, The Gotham Institute.

Sound Designer Oliver Boon Finds Creative Resilience Through Multilingual Storytelling

Los Angeles sound designer Oliver Boon is redefining cross-cultural filmmaking, crafting emotional soundscapes for projects in Vietnamese, German, and Farsi that allow audiences to feel the story beyond language.

French Focus Puller Hippolyte Charlut Breaks Into New York’s Film Industry

French audiovisual technician Hippolyte Charlut is making a strong entrance into U.S. production, quickly establishing himself in New York after gaining experience on European sets.

Revolutionizing Indie Film: Wilfred La Salle’s ‘The Security Guard’ Illuminates Urban Struggles

Wilfred La Salle’s 2025 indie drama ‘The Security Guard’ confronts urban social issues with raw authenticity. The zero-budget film is now streaming across major platforms after widespread national news coverage.

Novastar Media & Entertainment and Tribune Pictures Reach Agreement in Principle

Turkey’s Novastar Media & Entertainment has reached an agreement in principle to invest in global production company Tribune Pictures, advancing its strategy for international expansion.

‘Electric Feel’ Takes a Fully Charged, Sci-Fi Approach to Mental Health

‘Electric Feel,’ the debut feature from Sydney filmmaker Sean Bell, blends sci-fi and mental health themes in a story nearly a decade in the making as it enters final postproduction ahead of a 2026 release.

Edgy Micro Shorts ‘Everything Is Possible’ and ‘Melynie Duckfliss’ Stir Up Inaugural Dutch AI Film Awards

Two hybrid micro shorts by director Olly Blackburn will make their European premiere at the inaugural Dutch AI Video Awards during Dutch AI Week in Breda on Nov. 19, showcasing bold, genre-twisting experiments in AI-driven filmmaking.

Chera TV Announces 2026 Launch, Introducing a New Standard for Ethical, Mobile-First Streaming

Chera TV, a female-founded streaming platform, will launch in 2026 with cinematic vertical series built for mobile viewing, prioritizing fair pay, ethical production and diverse creators.

Anton Krasavin to Lead Psychological Short Film ‘The Face’

A new psychological short, ‘The Face,’ begins production this November, starring Anton Krasavin as a man confronting the fracture between perception and identity. Directed by Hank Huffman and produced by M Films.

Documentary ‘Thrawn’ Sparks National Conversation on Scots Language Suppression

A new documentary from Scottish filmmaker Ashley Dick explores the suppression, stigma, and resurgence of the Scots language, sparking widespread public conversation as its crowdfunding campaign gains momentum.

'The Last Light': A Powerful Short Film Inspired by the True Story of Hind Rajab

‘The Last Light’ is a haunting animated short inspired by the true story of Hind Rajab, capturing the final moments of a young girl in Gaza through realism, symbolism, and the emotional lens of childhood.

Buffalo 8 Acquires Gritty Philadelphia Crime Drama 'Not For Nothing'; Trailer Drops Ahead of December Release

Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide rights to 'Not For Nothing,' a tense South Philadelphia crime drama about friends seeking justice after a young woman’s fentanyl overdose. The film releases On Demand Dec. 5, with a new trailer debuting ahead of the launch.

Call for Entries: Cookies & Comedy Film Festival Returns to Pittsburgh on Pi Day 2026

Submissions are now open for the Cookies & Comedy Film Festival, returning March 14, 2026, to Pittsburgh’s Harris Theater for a day of comedy shorts, stand-up hosts, Q&As, and the city’s beloved cookie table. Enter on FilmFreeway.

Bulgarian Cultural Excellence Celebrated in Los Angeles at Major BgFACE Awards and Classical Music Concert

Hundreds gathered in Los Angeles as the BgFACE Foundation honored leaders in Bulgarian art, culture, science, and education, followed by the inaugural Bulgarian Classical Concerts – LA performance dedicated to showcasing Bulgaria’s classical music tradition.

Franzi Schissler Emerges as Next-Gen Action Star in Justin Price’s Cyberpunk Thriller ‘Kill Code’

Powell & Price Productions unveils ‘Kill Code,’ a cyberpunk thriller from Justin Price starring Franzi Schissler, Harvey Keitel, Tyrese Gibson, Frank Grillo, and Jacob Artist. The high-concept sci-fi action film is slated for a 2026 worldwide release.

It’s Always About the Story: Why Content Is King

In Hollywood, we often hear about budgets, box office numbers, and streaming wars. But no matter how big or small a production is, one truth remains constant: it’s always about the story.

The Battle of Attrition: Surviving the Entertainment Industry

The entertainment industry isn’t just competitive — it’s relentless. Talent matters, but staying power matters more. If there’s one lesson I’ve learned on this journey, it’s this: success often comes to the last person standing.

Hollywood’s Reset: Why Indie Filmmakers Should Be Hopeful

The entertainment industry is shifting in ways we haven’t seen in decades. Studios are restructuring, streaming strategies are evolving, and audiences are redefining what they want. While these changes can feel daunting, I believe this is actually a hopeful time for independent filmmakers.

‘Plankenstein’ Goes Worldwide: Surf Comedy Horror Film Lands Global Digital Release and Theatrical Premiere

‘Etched’: A Short Film about Faith and Forgiveness

First-time filmmaker Georgina Elizabeth Okon’s black-and-white iPhone-shot short 'Etched' explores marriage, faith and forgiveness, earning multiple awards and a finalist spot at the Last Evangelist Film & Music Festival.

Short Dance Film 'REPERCUSSIONS' Enters Production With Final Fundraising Push on GoFundMe

R'EPERCUSSIONS' is a short dance film exploring adoption, forgiveness and healing as a woman confronts her past self through movement.

'The Girls Talkin' Presents An Empowering Theatrical Venture About Women’s Experiences

Visions of Possibilities presents The Girls Talkin’, returning Nov. 9, 2025, for its 20th anniversary at the Electric Lodge in Venice, Calif., with an in-person and livestreamed performance.

Sandy Peaches Productions Announces Production of Weewax

Selected for Trilith Institute’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program, Weewax follows a struggling artist who discovers a mob is murdering his peers to raise the value of their work — and he may be next.

Filmmaker Launches Campaign to Restore and Re-Release IMAX Masterpiece ‘Titanica’ in 4K UHD and IMAX 70mm Theaters

Cine Circle Launches Innovative Anthology Model with the Release of ‘Shattered,’ Now Streaming on Amazon and Tubi

Cine Circle launches a new distribution model with ‘Shattered,’ a horror anthology now streaming on Amazon and Tubi. The film unites five award-winning shorts exploring fear, grief, and revenge, proving short films can reach global audiences and generate long-term revenue.

‘Double Delusion’: Lily Luong’s Haunting Animated Short Blurs the Line Between Reality and Imagination

Double Delusion blurs reality and fantasy as two fractured souls become trapped in the same illusion, each convinced the other is only a figment of imagination.

Audience Hunters Film Festival Opens Submissions on FilmFreeway for Emerging Filmmakers

The new Audience Hunters Film Festival has opened submissions on FilmFreeway, offering emerging filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and connect with global audiences.

Sydney Filmmakers Push Boundaries with New Independent Feature 'Butterfly Dreams'

Director Kenny Foo and co-producer Bryan Fisher have begun production of their first feature film, Butterfly Dreams, a bold, independently produced Australian cosmic horror that explores the uneasy intersection between technology, perception, surveillance and reality.

'Creature Fear': Ed Gein’s Wisconsin Inspires Gritty Indie Horror Feature Premiering at Buried Alive Film Festival

Creature Fear, an indie horror thriller directed by Manny Gumina, follows a starving felon’s descent into madness in Ed Gein’s Wisconsin. World premiere at Buried Alive Film Festival 2025.

Extinguished Youth Inc. Unveils Darshan Patel’s New Mumblecore Rom-Com 'Lou & Jane'

Extinguished Youth Inc., a Gen-Z-led indie film company bridging cinema and the creator economy, debuts Darshan Patel’s mumblecore rom-com short, fresh from its Chelsea Film Festival premiere.

Award Winners Announced at Bournemouth International Film Festival

The first-ever Bournemouth International Film Festival took place in the U.K. on Oct. 3 and 4. Opened by festival patron Christopher Eccleston, it drew more than 300 filmmakers, film fans, and students, with over 50 awards presented.

Glass House Distribution Announces Worldwide VOD Release of Action-Thriller 'Vanished'

Glass House Distribution announces the worldwide VOD release of 'Vanished', an action-thriller directed by Jared Cohn and starring Randy Charach, David Chokachi, Laurie Fortier, Richard Grieco, Rampage Jackson, and Natalie Burn.

Over 160 Films Submitted for Bournemouth International Film Festival 2025

Over 160 films have been submitted so far for the Bournemouth International Film Festival, which takes place in Bournemouth on 3rd and 4th October. They include a range of films and scripts from emerging talent to established, award-winning filmmakers. The submissions are currently being curated.

New Fantasy Drama ‘You Were Perfect’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign On Kickstarter

Backed by a multi-award-winning creative team, writer/director Jody Whittle-Wyeth is bringing an ambitious 12-minute fantasy drama to life through a Kickstarter campaign running until 21 November 2025.

Female-led Romantic Comedy Short Film 'The One Year Itch' Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Seed&Spark

Up-and-coming director and writer Sarah Rooney is bringing a romantic comedy short to life through a Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign running until Nov. 6 with help from a female-led creative team.