A-History entertainmentA non -profit production company is officially launched with an impact film fund designed to support independent and emerging creators, Variety has learned exclusively.
The company collaborates with the Trithi Institute To supply emerging creators in the A-Story Entertainment production pipeline. CEO of Trilith Institute Jeffrey StepakoffKnown to produce “Dawson’s Creek”, leads the group to focus on the development of intellectual property and the supply of resources and access to various projects and talents.
“Independent creators have long looked for alternatives to the studio system, and that’s exactly what we are building,” said Steakoff. “We offer opportunities that simply do not exist elsewhere, reshaping the future of our industry by ensuring that productions are not simply turned in this region – they are born and developed here. This impact fund guarantees that storytellers have the resources to create and thrive in a dynamic local ecosystem, while generating an important and sustainable economic activity throughout the region. »»
Erik Hyman, partner and co-president of the global practice of entertainment and the media of Paul Hastings, represents A-Story Entertainment.
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The opening of Charles Burnett’s comedy `The Annihilation of Fish ” in New York and the
The comedy long lost to Charles Burnett “The Annihilation of Fish” officially opened in New York on February 14 and Los Angeles on February 20.
The projections will present the new 4K version of the film, which was restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Film Foundation in collaboration with Milestone Films. In a press release, the Oscar -winning director Martin Scorsese said: “Charles Burnett is one of the best filmmakers in this country. His photos speak in a unique cinematographic voice and completely hers. For far too long, “the annihilation of fish” has been in limbo. It took many years and an endless persistence to save this beautiful delicate image … ”
“Annihilation of Fish” follows a former housewife (Lynn Redgrave) who moves into a los Angeles pension with an owner (Margot Kidder) and meets a widower recently released from a psychiatric institution (James Earl Jones). The film was not available before to look in any form and will be seen by the public for the first time with this limited version.
Abramorama takes up American distribution rights to the documentary “meanwhile”
Abramorama has acquired American theatrical distribution rights to “during this time”, a documentary poem in six verses which explores subjects of breed and creative resistance.
The documentary is in collaboration with the novelist and poet Jacqueline Woodson, the composer Meshell Ndegeocello, the producer Erika Dilday, the editor and the director Catherine Gund.
“We are delighted to collaborate with passionate storyteller Catherine Gund and the Aubin Pictures team,” said Abramorama CEO Karol Martesko-Fenster. “Catherine designed a film worthy of the museum which captures a unique impetus of our time in tandem with the complexity of life, made even more powerful when it is experienced on the big screen.”
“During this time” is expected to launch its theatrical race in New York from Friday, March 14 at the Firehouse Cinema in DCTV before developing through the United States.
“ The Vortex ” by Richard Zelniker establishes limited theatrical liberation dates
The independent drama of Richard Zelniker “The Vortex” has established a limited theatrical version for February and March. Featuring Billy Gardell, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jamie Mcshane and Christopher Titus, the film follows a Paiute cleaning lady who triggers a chain of strange events without knowing when she enters a MGM Grand Casino MGM machine room .
According to the synopsis of the film, Gardell plays Pete, the internal comic strip of the casino which “plays narrowed to a host of colorful misdeeds while dodging gangsters and” collectors “. Leaving with a dependence on the game, he faces a decision that changes his life that could determine his fate. »»
The film also features Emily Alabi, Nick Gomez and Jeremy Luke. “The vortex” is produced by Zelniker and co-written by Zelniker and Steven Barr, with Adriana Rotaru, Justin Richards and Callie Nguyen Zelniker de Lucid Pictures. Brodrick Haygood Executive Product for Moon howl, while Steven Barr of Olliecorp Productions and Alex Cohen from Olliecorp Productions (SKD) will distribute worldwide.
Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson to welcome the 12th annual muahs awards
The duo “Dancing with the stars” Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson will welcome the 12th annual makeup artists and the hairstyles Guilst Guild Awards (Muahs, Iiatse Local 706). The Muahs Awards will take place on February 15 at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Julie Socash, President, Muahs, the local section 706 of the IATSE said: “Val and Jenna are winners of the Superstars of the Stars and the DWTS Mirror Ball trophy. Their impeccable performance puts not only immense talent and creativity, but also an undeniable charisma to equal. The two are always an absolute pleasure to work with collaboration with the hair and makeup teams to create weekly characters for the series, sometimes with several live changes in an episode. We are honored and delighted that Val and Jenna bring their magic and their talent to our Muahs show as hosts of this year.