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Affleck and Damon Launch Indie Banner to Support Emerging Filmmakers
film6 days ago

Affleck and Damon Launch Indie Banner to Support Emerging Filmmakers

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have launched Artists Equity Independent Pictures (AEIP), a new banner under their production company Artists Equity. The initiative aims to support emerging filmmakers and broaden the range of stories told in independent cinema. The new division is backed by an independent theatrical film fund and will be led by Jennifer Westin under the guidance of Amy Baer. Early projects include 'A Woman in the Sun' and 'Downriver.'

via Variety|
#artists-equity#ben-affleck#entertainment-industry
Bruce Campbell Bypasses Studios for 'Ernie & Emma' After Early Career Setback
entertainment16 days ago

Bruce Campbell Bypasses Studios for 'Ernie & Emma' After Early Career Setback

Bruce Campbell has released 'Ernie & Emma,' an independent film he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in with wife Ida Gearon. The project marks a departure from his horror roots, focusing on grief and a road trip through Oregon. Campbell cites a negative early studio experience where he was removed from a lead role as the primary reason for seeking full creative control. The film is currently touring independent theaters, including Alamo Drafthouse locations, following his recent cancer diagnosis.

via Fox News|
#bruce-campbell#entertainment#ernie-and-emma
Snyder Defends 'The Last Photograph' Amid Backlash and Mixed Reviews
film28 days ago

Snyder Defends 'The Last Photograph' Amid Backlash and Mixed Reviews

Zack Snyder’s independent action-thriller 'The Last Photograph' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to a polarized reception. While Snyder defends the film as a personal catharsis and denies fascist or misogynistic allegations, critics are sharply divided. Some praise its visual ambition and human elements, while others condemn it as a bloated, morally questionable slog. The film, shot in Colombia in 32 days, marks a significant departure from Snyder’s DC Universe work.

via Variety|
#controversy#film#independent-film
Sundance Oral History: The Indie Festival That Made Modern Cinema
culture8 months ago

Sundance Oral History: The Indie Festival That Made Modern Cinema

The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive oral history gathers memories from dozens of filmmakers about Sundance’s evolution—from its scrappy, snowbound beginnings to becoming a global marketplace that launched careers (from Clerks and Reservoir Dogs to Boys Don’t Cry and Garden State) and delivered legendary world premieres. It reveals the highs and heartbreaks of festival life, the high-stakes bidding wars, and Sundance’s enduring influence on indie cinema, even as the festival moves from Park City to Boulder, Colorado.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#culture#film-industry#independent-film
Ethan Hawke Dives Into Blue Moon, Hart’s Night, and a New Linklater Chapter
entertainment9 months ago

Ethan Hawke Dives Into Blue Moon, Hart’s Night, and a New Linklater Chapter

In a candid THR interview, Ethan Hawke discusses his lead turn as the tormented Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon, a 1943 New York night-set drama from Richard Linklater, and how the role marks a deeper shift from leading roles to character work. He reflects on the film’s single-location setup during Oklahoma!’s opening night at Sardi’s, the ongoing Oscar campaign, and the broader state of independent cinema. Hawke also hints at a forthcoming Linklater project, while acknowledging funding hurdles and the importance of bold, smaller films alongside major projects.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#blue-moon#entertainment#ethan-hawke
entertainment9 months ago

Diane Lane's Hidden Film: A Call for Recognition

Diane Lane stars in the under-the-radar dystopian thriller 'Anniversary,' which explores political radicalization and family unraveling over five years. Despite her strong performance and the film's timely themes, it struggled with visibility and marketing, highlighting challenges in independent film distribution. Lane, also an executive producer, emphasizes the importance of meaningful projects and the difficulties of gaining recognition in a crowded market.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#anniversary-film#diane-lane#entertainment