Festivals & Awards
2020 Japan Cuts Preview
A look ahead at what will be screening virtually from the 2020 Japan Cuts festival.
Brenda Robinson Named the First Black President of the International Documentary Association
An article about Brenda Robinson becoming the first Black president of the International Documentary Association.
Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya Becomes Member of the Academy
An article congratulating Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya on becoming a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Blackfish, Hail Satan? and Q&A for Life Itself Screening Virtually as Part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Doc Series
An article about the virtual screenings and Q&As scheduled for “Blackfish” and “Hail Satan?” as part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Doc Series.
KVIFF at Your Cinema to Screen 16 Films in Theaters Across the Czech Republic
An article about the KVIFF at Your Cinema screening series in the Czech Republic.
Life Itself to Have Magnificent Premiere in Virtual Cinemas on Friday, May 22nd, as Part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Documentary Series
An article about Steve James’ documentary about acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert, “Life Itself,” screening in virtual cinemas on Friday, May 22nd, as part of Magnolia Pictures’ favorite documentary series.
Cannes Flashback: Cannes Premieres of Life Itself, Foxcatcher and The Homesman
Chaz Ebert reports on the Cannes premieres of “Foxcatcher,” “The Homesman,” “Mr. Turner,” and “The Wonders,” while offering an extended report on the emotional screening of “Life Itself.”
Cannes Flashback: Quentin Tarantino, Werner Herzog, Ernest White II and More
Chaz Ebert’s fifth video dispatch from Cannes 2019, featuring her interactions with Werner Herzog, Quentin Tarantino and more.
Fantastic Fungi Hosts Fungi Day Tuesday April 21st In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
An article about the global virtual panels on Fungi Day scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, following the streaming of Louie Schwartzberg’s “Fantastic Fungi” film in celebration of Earth Day
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life, 25 Prospect Street Among Highlights at the 12th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival
Five highlights set to screen at the 12th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival, running Tuesday, March 31st, through Monday, April 6th, exclusively online.
Fascinated by Temporary Love: Writer/Actress Hannah Marks on Banana Split
An interview with star/co-writer Hannah Marks of Banana Split.
True/False 2020 Dispatch 3: IWOW: I Walk on Water, Mayor, Some Kind of Heaven
A dispatch from the True/False festival about three features, including Khalik Allah’s IWOW: I Walk on Water.
True/False 2020 Dispatch 2: The Giverny Document (Single Channel), malni – towards the ocean, towards the shore
A report from the True/False festival on two films that interrogate racial or ethnic identity through an experimental lens.
The SXSW That Never Was: The Feature Films
On some of the best films that had their premiere delayed after SXSW was canceled.
The SXSW That Never Was: The Documentaries
On six of the best documentaries that were scheduled to premiere at this year’s SXSW.
True/False 2020 Dispatch 1: The Viewing Booth, So Late So Soon, That Cloud Never Left
A report on three films from the 2020 True/False documentary film festival.
EBERTFEST FILM FESTIVAL 2020 CANCELLATION: WHY IT HURTS
Chaz Ebert essay about the cancellation of Ebertfest 2020 and presenting an exclusive video of Ebertfest 2019.
A Most Beautiful Thing: Director’s Statement
An article about Mary Mazzio’s upcoming documentary, “A Most Beautiful Thing.”
Women Hold Key Positions in Chapel Hill’s Film Fest 919
A report on a new film festival driven by female creative voices.
