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fromIndieWire
1 week ago

You Can Soon See Some of the Year's Best Undistributed Films at a Theater Near You

In just its second year in existence, The Popcorn List - a survey of acclaimed ( but still undistributed) feature films that debuted at major or regional film festivals over the past year and come highly recommended by festival programmers - is already taking a big step forward. Next month, the creators of the list will host various pop up screening events, both at theaters and virtually, to show off the very same films they've been championing. The Pop Up Series includes eight films from the 2025 list - seven from first-time feature directors, six directed by women, three documentaries, and five fiction features - and will not only provide a space for eager audiences to see this stellar films, but will also offer a unique model for both promotion and profit.
Film
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Camp vampires! Frisky throuples! How Stephanie Rothman became queen of the B-movie

Stephanie Rothman transitioned from initial reluctance to embracing the label of exploitation filmmaker, fusing popular entertainment with deeper social ideas.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

How Victoria Mahoney's Groundbreaking 'Star Wars' Directing Gig Guided Her Work on 'The Old Guard 2'

Victoria Mahoney is the first woman to direct on a Star Wars film and is now directing The Old Guard 2.
Women in technology
fromVulture
3 months ago

Nicole Kidman Wakes up at 3 AM to Write About Her Dreams

Nicole Kidman champions empowering female directors, advocating for equal opportunities and mentoring to overcome industry disparities.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Festival Programmers Pick Their 19 Favorite New Films Still in Need of Distribution

A new edition of The Popcorn List highlights 19 highly recommended feature films seeking distribution, encouraging indie filmmakers to explore innovative distribution methods.
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