‘She’s All the Rage’ Premieres on YouTube, Reimagines Spike Lee Classic for the Digital Age

Indie filmmaker Mehki Liggon’s latest 15-minute romantic comedy follows a Black influencer navigating love, identity and public scrutiny in the digital age, inspired by Spike Lee’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It.’

DFM Creative Launches Gamer Film Campaign for ‘We Could Be Heroes’

Led by filmmaker Mark Elias, this fast-paced crime comedy blends gamer culture with the humor of ‘Booksmart’ and the grit of ‘Snatch.’

Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Chris Qonnor: The Hero’ Debuts From Filmmaker Yakov Kolontarov

After Earth’s fall, survivors on planet Zebra face a DNA secret that could save or doom humanity, now streaming worldwide on YouTube and BiliBili TV.

Marlene Rhein Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Comedy Feature ‘Who Is Joi Seracha?’

Blending dark comedy with a candid look at mental health, Marlene Rhein’s ‘Who Is Joi Seracha?’ is seeking Indiegogo backers.

Broadway’s Reese Bogin to Appear in ‘The Unburdened’ Short Film

Reese Bogin, known for her role in Broadway’s ‘Leopoldstadt,’ takes on the role of Ellie in Arnon Z. Shorr’s Holocaust-themed short, exploring memory, trauma and hope.

Award-Winning Filmmaker Gigi Hozimah Premieres ‘And Then Comes Winter’ at Private Paris Screening

Gigi Hozimah will debut her fourth feature, ‘And Then Comes Winter,’ at an invitation-only screening Dec. 28 at La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin in Paris, ahead of its 2026 global rollout.

Goreella Media Completes ‘Short Fuse,’ A Gritty Sci-Fi Urban Thriller

Goreella Media’s fifth feature, directed by Kevin Van Stevenson and inspired by his own teenage wrongful accusation, is set to ignite the festival circuit.

Fantoche 2025: Start of Pre-Sales, Visitor From the Federal Government, a Shot at an Oscar

The 23rd Fantoche International Animation Film Festival, Sept. 2–7 in Baden, features work-themed and Estonian animation programs, 66 shorts in competition, and a new Oscar-qualifying Best Film award.

Seed&Spark Campaign Launches to Fund Documentary to Preserve Motown Music’s Legacy of Love

Spiration Films makes its debut with ‘The Spirit Moves Through Motown,’ a documentary celebrating Jack Ashford — the last surviving Funk Brother — and exploring how faith shaped Motown’s timeless sound.

Pix/See Productions Premieres ‘The Mystery of Emma Thorn’ at Iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood

Gregory Blair’s mystery/drama ‘The Mystery of Emma Thorn,’ starring cult film legend Lynn Lowry, will make its world premiere Sept. 8, 2025, during the Silicon Beach Film Festival.

‘Personhood’ Selected for Market World Premiere at 82nd Venice International Film Festival

British filmmaker Richard Jordan’s indie sci-fi "Personhood" will have its market world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Sept 2. Set on Spain’s Costa del Sol, it follows a man’s complex bond with an AI companion, exploring love, loneliness, and the nature of free will.

'Shrapnel' Secures Official Selections at Cinestesya Film Festival and Lift-Off Sessions 2025

'Shrapnel' is a deeply personal exploration of migration, family, inherited fear, and the piercing impact of language. With its blend of poetic narrative and striking visuals, the film pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling.

Filmmaker Steve Strangio Launches Short Film Initiative to Spark Creative Collaborations

The films—ranging from comedy and parody to fantasy and drama—represent years of original storytelling. Each piece showcases Steve Strangio’s distinct voice, blending wit, emotional depth, and quirky character-driven plots.

Grief Meets the Cosmos in New Sci-Fi Drama 'Colors We Made'

Award-winning Bronx filmmaker Amanda Morell “iiritu” explores love, loss, and memory in an intimate new short film inspired by true events.

Award-Winning Director Richard Bazley Announces New Feature Film 'Bambola'

Emmy-nominated director Richard Bazley, known for award-winning shorts Censure and Confines, launches a crowdfunding campaign for his debut feature, Bambola.

The Rebirth of Max It Magazine

Long, long ago, on an indie film site far… Well, actually!

The Film Festival Doctor’s Live Podcast Tour To Kick Off At HollyShorts

The Film Festival Doctor Podcast, co-produced & hosted by Film Festival Strategist Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith, will be going on a live tour during August.

'Monsters Inc' meets 'The Office' in 'After Life Crisis' Now on Tubi TV

2025 Phoenix Film Festival Favorite Gets VOD Wide Release

Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Documentary 'The House Next Door'

Documentary Focused on Effects of America’s Housing Foreclosure Crisis Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on July 16, 2024‍

For Professional Audiences: Think Bigger, Grow Bigger at Fantoche 2025

‘Think Outside the Frame’ takes center stage at Fantoche’s 11th Industry Day on Sept. 4, bringing animation professionals together for panels, artist talks, and the Swiss Animation Industry Award.

Fantoche 2025: International Animation Film Festival Announces 89 Animated Shorts

The 23rd edition of Switzerland’s premier animation event in Baden will present 66 competition films, 23 'Panorama' shorts, and highlights such as Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying contests, a country focus on Estonia, and the themed '9 to 5' series.

New Sci-Fi Pilot 'Soul Wars' Explores Astral Projection and Alien Worlds

Georgia-based filmmaker Deanna Rashell’s 'Soul Wars' had its first public screening in Marietta and is now on the festival circuit, with plans to expand the indie sci-fi into a full feature film series.

'The Roast Pork Butt': From Worst Date Ever to Festival Winner

This romantic comedy short—based on a real date gone wrong—is racking up nominations and laughs on the indie circuit.

'Perfect Purpose' Earns Seven Nominations at 168 Hour Film Festival

Co-directed by Bryan McClure and Kevin Saunders, the short follows a Grammy-winning artist whose seemingly perfect life unravels when a haunting secret from her past resurfaces, all filmed in just 168 hours.