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 James Pratt’s cross-cultural drama 'Eyes of Salt' as the film targets an October festival debut.
Nigel and Stewart Butler’s independent coming-of-age feature follows four friends through the uncertain day after graduation.
Dean Shaw’s crime-series pilot 'Burnt Orange' is scheduled to begin production in Spain in October 2026, with Luing Andrews attached.
Buffalo 8 will release Lila McLaughlin’s psychological horror thriller 'Don’t Let Them Out' in select theaters beginning Aug. 14.
'Pole Kisses,' a queer-led dance short from Las Vegas, follows a beginner pole dancer confronting identity, confidence and desire.
Cinora Films' crowdfunding documentary 'Thrawn', by Scottish director Ashley Dick, explores how the Scots language was suppressed and is now being reclaimed — sparking widespread conversation online.
'Etched', a short co-written and directed by Georgina Elizabeth Okon and shot on an iPhone with no budget, explores love, faith and forgiveness — winning the Reimagine iPhone Film Festival Showcase Prize.
Cine Circle has released 'Shattered', a horror anthology uniting five award-winning shorts, launching its model that turns festival shorts into feature-length anthologies for major streaming platforms.
'Plankenstein: A Killer Surf Movie', Diq Diamond's Hawaiian surf-slasher comedy horror about a cursed surfboard, has been released worldwide on digital platforms with a theatrical premiere on Oahu.
Savannah's Sandy Peaches Productions begins its first feature, 'Weewax', a dark comedy about a struggling artist who discovers a mob is murdering his peers to inflate their work's value — and he's next.
A filmmaker has launched a public campaign urging IMAX to grant access to original materials so Stephen Low's 1992 documentary 'Titanica' — the highest-resolution footage ever shot of the Titanic wreck — can be remastered in 4K and IMAX 70mm.
'Double Delusion', Lily Luong's animated short, follows a young boy named Jack into a post-apocalyptic world to save his brother from a mind-bending demon — a story about grief, love and the blur between reality and imagination.
'The Last Light' is an animated short by Amjad Ihsan Albandak, inspired by the true story of Hind Rajab, a young girl killed during the war in Gaza — a poetic memorial to children affected by war.
Russian-born actor Anton Krasavin stars in 'The Face', a psychological short by writer-director Hank Huffman about a man confronting the fracture of his own identity.
'Electric Feel', Sydney writer-director Sean Bell's decade-in-the-making debut feature, follows a woman addicted to a depression-reducing TV broadcast — a personal, sci-fi take on mental illness.
Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide rights to 'Not For Nothing', a South Philadelphia crime drama by Tim Dowlin and the late Frank Tartaglia, releasing on demand Dec. 5 with a cast including Mark Webber and Lauren LaVera.
Female-founded streaming platform Chera TV will launch in 2026 with original vertical series, prioritizing creator rights, fair pay and safe sets as an ethical alternative in short-form entertainment.
Two AI/hybrid microshorts by cult horror director Olly Blackburn — 'Everything Is Possible' and 'Melynie Duckfliss Presents' — join the lineup at the first Dutch AI Video Awards in Breda.
The Cookies & Comedy Film Festival returns to Pittsburgh's Harris Theater on Pi Day 2026 (March 14), now accepting short-form comedy submissions through Dec. 31.
The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Los Angeles hosted the fourth BgFACE Awards for Art, Culture, Education and Science alongside the debut of Bulgarian Classical Concerts – LA.
Director Kenny Foo and producer Bryan Fisher have begun their debut feature 'Butterfly Dreams', an Australian cosmic-horror told entirely through phones, webcams and social feeds — a screen-life take on surveillance and reality.
'You Were Perfect', a 12-minute LGBTQ+ fantasy-drama short by Jody Whittle-Wyeth about lovers separated between the living and the dead, launches a Kickstarter ahead of a spring 2026 London shoot.
'The One Year Itch', Sarah Rooney's female-led romantic-comedy short about a woman reassessing her relationship after an anniversary dinner goes sideways, launches a Seed&Spark campaign.
Glass House Distribution has released Jared Cohn's action-thriller 'Vanished' worldwide on VOD — starring Randy Charach, David Chokachi, Richard Grieco and Rampage Jackson — about a defense contractor whose daughter is kidnapped.
'Kill Code', Justin Price's cyberpunk action thriller starring Franzi Schissler, Harvey Keitel, Tyrese Gibson and Frank Grillo, is slated for a 2026 worldwide release — set in a future where a corporation forces criminals to kill for freedom.
The Audience Hunters Film Festival, run by OMNITUBE, has opened submissions on FilmFreeway, inviting emerging filmmakers worldwide to connect with audiences.
'Repercussions', Alexander King's short dance film, uses a choreographed duet between a woman and her younger self to explore adoption, trauma and forgiveness — now in its final fundraising stretch.
'Lou & Jane', Darshan Patel's mumblecore rom-com short starring Alex Lauren and Jonah Feingold, premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival — a single imperfect NYC date about a 'situationship' and modern connection.
'The Girls Talkin'', Sonia Jackson's all-women stage production blending comedy and candid reflection on womanhood, returns for its 20th anniversary at the Electric Lodge in Venice, Calif.
French focus puller Hippolyte Charlut, trained at ESRA in Paris and New York, is establishing himself in New York's film industry across narrative projects, commercials and music videos.
'Creature Fear', Manny Gumina's indie horror feature shot in the Wisconsin county where Ed Gein committed his crimes, premieres at Atlanta's Buried Alive Film Festival.
In this column, actor-producer and Max It Magazine co-founder Bryan McClure argues that across budgets and platforms, storytelling — not money — is what connects with audiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In its latest episode, the award-winning podcast brings Rutgers professor Alexander Motyl to discuss prospects for peace in Ukraine.
The psychological horror from Toronto-based director Ian Tuason, starring Nina Kiri, is the latest indie to join A24’s bold lineup.
The Blaze Brothers Production Company is crowdfunding the final two scenes of ‘Run,’ a post-apocalyptic thriller about survival and resistance.
Written and directed by Lakisha R. Lemons, ‘Deadly Escape’ blends raw emotion with gripping suspense, now available free to stream on Tubi.
The powerful short ‘Five Flights,’ exploring childhood fears and domestic abuse, competes for the Audience Choice Award on iWomanTV.
Uneven Deception is a gripping thriller with drama and just the right touch of comedy. Directed by Nachela Knox and starring Lester Greene, it’s now streaming on Tubi. Filmed in NC with local crews, it’s a must-watch that’ll have you talking to the screen.
Directed by Sourabha Rao, the Kannada short ‘Huliyappa’ captures Uttara Kannada villagers’ tiger worship traditions and resilience, earning global festival acclaim.
Bournemouth International Film Festival (BIFF) is proud to announce that acclaimed British actor Christopher Eccleston has joined as Festival Patron for its inaugural edition, taking place October 3–4, 2025 at the Hilton Bournemouth.
Directed by James Smith and produced by Caroline Spence, Raya Films’ thriller ‘Cult Night’ has relaunched its Indiegogo campaign with new perks, exclusive clips, and plans for a 2026 worldwide release.
The new studio, backed by Penwheel Universe and Eyedeal Image Productions, will champion daring storytelling across film and television.
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.
Kraken Film Festival crowns 2025 winners! UK short "Rhoda" wins big with Emma D’Arcy's electrifying performance earning Best Actress. A global treasure map of cinematic excellence from the USA to Korea.
Award-winning filmmaker Dylan Brody's latest Active Voice Productions project sweeps indie festivals. The Stanley Drama Award winner continues his festival success with "You Are Here: A Dylan Brody Project" starring comedy icon Paul Provenza and Michele Martin (Howl, Blue).
Backed by an all-women creative team, actor and writer Laura Ricci is bringing a romantasy short with an Academy-qualified director and award-winning producer to life through a Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign running until Aug. 29.
'Wonderworld: The Remixed Musical,' a gothic fairytale blending K-pop Demon Hunter energy with Tim Burton-inspired visuals, is being pitched as an animated feature film.
'The Invisible Mammal' begins its Bay Area screening tour Sept. 4, 2025 at the Smith Rafael Film Center, following its world premiere and Audience Choice Award win at the DocLands Documentary Film Festival.
Starring Kane Surry, Nadine Wild-Palmer, and Matthew Hartley, Adonis blends humor with heart as it tells the story of Nathan, a gay man confronting body image pressures.
Produced by Mike Binder, the heartfelt Western comedy was shot in just 11 days for under $60K and won Best Indie Feature at IFS LA and Audience Choice at Lake Travis.
A slow-burning psychological horror with A24-level dread, the film follows Nancy, an undertaker’s assistant who takes a job in rural England after World War II.
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