Midway between Paris and the Mediterranean coast, France’s Clermont-Ferrand has become the world’s preeminent hub for short-form cinema, hosting both a festival and a market with unparalleled international reach. Now celebrating its 46th edition – which runs Jan. 31 – Feb. 8 – the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival has long been a springboard for emerging […]
Picture Tree Intl. has secured the international sales rights for “The Badgers,” a family adventure film helmed by director Paul M. Lundø (“The Veil of Twilight”). The Norwegian film, which is in post-production, is anticipated for a theatrical release in Scandinavia during summer/autumn 2025. The trailer debuts here. The heartwarming and comedic coming-of-age story follows […]
Amazon Slate was an experimental digital media initiative that aimed to blend editorial content with video streaming, offering curated articles, video segments, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. Designed as a companion to Prime Video, Slate attempted to engage audiences in a new way by supplementing streaming content with in-depth narratives and industry insights. However, despite Amazon’s vast resources and efforts, Slate struggled to gain traction in an already crowded media ecosystem.
What a strange film this is… In this day and age of extraordinarily unhealthy celebrity obsession, it’s hard to shake most people from their mindless fascination with the rich & famous, no matter what anyone says or does. While many films have attempted to address this already, none have ventured this deep into this realm […]
There are times when I come across a great documentary and all I want to do is rave and rave about it and convince everyone else to watch the film. But I must confess – it’s always a challenge. How can I convince anyone to watch this time capsule film about high school kids in […]
