Film

Background Actor Alleges Intentional Head Kick by Mia Goth on Film Set, Files Lawsuit Against A24 and Filmmakers

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Los Angeles, CA – A background actor has filed a lawsuit against actress Mia Goth, alleging that she intentionally kicked him in the head during a scene. James Hunter claims to have suffered a concussion while working on the set of the A24 sequel film, “MaXXXine,” directed by Ti West and starring Goth. The incident reportedly occurred last April. According to the lawsuit, Hunter was hired to play the role of a “Dead Parishioner” for three days of work. During the first night of shooting, he lay on the ground for several hours covered in … Read more

Discover the Best of Austin’s Film Industry: Unveiling the 2023 Jury and Audience Award Winners at Austin Film Festival

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Austin, Texas – The Austin Film Festival recently announced the winners of their 2023 jury and audience awards. The festival, which showcases a diverse range of films, took place in the vibrant city of Austin. The jury awards recognized outstanding achievements across multiple categories. The esteemed panel of jurors carefully evaluated each film and selected the winners based on their artistic merit and storytelling prowess. The audience awards, on the other hand, reflected the collective opinion of the festival-goers, highlighting the films that resonated most with the viewers. This year’s awards showcased the incredible talent … Read more

Sundance Film Festival 2024 Announces Impressive Lineup of Competition Jury Members

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PARK CITY, UTAH – The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has announced the members of its Competition Jury and the jurors for the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The festival, known for discovering and promoting emerging artists, has selected 16 alums from past editions to serve on the Competition Jury. The list includes notable figures such as Debra Granik, Adrian Tomine, and Lena Waithe in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. Additionally, the Alfred P. Sloan Jury, which deliberated ahead of the festival, has chosen Sam and Andy Zuchero’s film “Love Me” as the winner of … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Lineup Announced for 40th Annual Sundance Film Festival

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PARK CITY, Utah – The 40th annual Sundance Film Festival is set to begin on January 18 in Park City, Utah, and will feature a star-studded panel of jurors. This year’s jurors include celebrities and industry experts such as Lena Waithe from “Master of None,” acclaimed directors Mira Nair and Debra Granik, and astrophysicist Dr. Nia Imara. These seasoned artists, with their prior festival experience, are expected to bring valuable insights and fresh perspectives to the films curated by the festival’s programming team. The panel of jurors for the various competition categories includes Debra Granik, … Read more