Continuing traditions born in the heart of historic Rome, Ga., the 22nd Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) is set for Nov. 6 – 9, 2025 and will again feature a curated lineup of film premieres, celebrity appearances and thought-provoking discussions.
On Sunday, April 27, Lionsgate proudly presented a marquee, sold-out screening of Shadow Force at the 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival, led by Emmy Award winner, star, and producer Kerry Washington.
Returning for a second consecutive year, the Immersive Competition was introduced in 2024 to celebrate new forms of storytelling through spatial and sensory experiences. By freeing themselves from the screen and traditional cinematic language, immersive works invite viewers to enter into the narrative, and often interact with it.
The Olympic feature doc will be available to air passengers via the Delta Air Lines Delta Studio® in-flight entertainment system Sept. 1 to Dec. 31. The film also will enjoy a statewide audience when Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) airs a prime-time premiere of the film in July, with specific air dates and times to be announced.
Diffan Sina Norman, the director of FANGORIA Studios’ first feature film, Sitora, will join a small cohort of filmmakers for an intensive, two-week workshop at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado (known to horror fans as the inspiration behind the Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining).
The new immersive theater experience “Mirth and Mischief” combines virtual reality, aerial performances and interactive storytelling to create what producer Kelly Nelson calls “a feeling like you’re in ”Game of Thrones’ meets ‘The Labyrinth.'”
Bowers said he enjoyed the relationships he formed with classmates and the locals in Barga as the group worked on the film and earned the trust of the people they were interviewing. “The experience of the study abroad program and the creation of the documentary were unforgettable. We were able to make something truly special and personal, while working with a beautiful community that gave a piece of themselves as well.”
Cinelease Studios – Three Ring was on full display during The Space to Create. Industry professionals were on hand to witness the studio’s expanded role as a hub for creatives, with a vision to serve as an indie-friendly creative hub supporting industries such as gaming, music, live entertainment, and digital media.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the seven inductees that its voters selected from the 2025 ballot on Sunday night, along with six more musicians or executives who were directly selected by the hall’s board for induction.
We caught up with AMC CEO Adam Aron last night at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award for Francis Ford Coppola and he’s over the moon about how turnstiles are clicking, seeing April upticks in overall revenues and concessions. There’s a sense out there that the box office is finally on a roll.