There are always so many announcements this time of year. The slate for the Independent Film and World Cinema Competions for the 2007 Sundance Film Festival came out today. See doc lists below.

This morning Film Independent announced the nominations for the next installment of the Independent Spirit Awards. The whole list should be up soon…

Thinking about yesterday’s shortlist? AJ Schnack has a great analysis on his blog. Jeffrey Wells with always a snarky remark. Anthony Kaufman picks his faves. Chuck Tryon tries one on.

I’m so glad I booked my Sundance travel to arrive the day before the festival this year. I’ll actually be able to make it to the opening night film! Today Sundance Film Festival announced a documentary would fill the coveted opening night slot. I can’t think of another film festival that is brave enough to […]

I’ll try to remain poised, but Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? made the top 15! Here’s the press release… November 15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Teni Melidonian — (310) 247-3000 tmelidonian@oscars.org 15 Docs Advance in 2006 Oscar® Race Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced […]

AFI Fest opened last night in Los Angeles and continues through November 12th at the Arclight. There is an interesting array of docs playing. I’m going to hit TV Junkie which has been playing around since Sundance and Screamers, a doc about the incredibly popular Amenian rock band System of a Down tonight. Haven’t planned […]