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Wild Eyed and Wicked” Starring Molly Kunz Coming to Paramount+ on October 1st

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Director and Writer: G.S. Foxwood’s
Stars: Molly Kunz, Michael X. Sommers, Stefanie Estes, Colleen Camp
Genre: horror, drama, fantasy
Run time: 1 hour 39 minutes

Wild Eyed and Wicked follows Lily Pierce (Kunz) in her attempt to strike back at the medieval creature that’s haunted her family for generations. She must reconnect with her estranged father, Gregory (Sommers), a disgraced history professor, and learn how to draw upon a time of steel and blade when armor-clad knights rode out and dueled monsters to the death.

Lily’s therapist (Camp) and girlfriend (Saunders) attempt to help Lily navigate the childhood loss of her mother, Silvia (Estes). They encourage Lily, on the anniversary of her mother’s death, to accept her father’s invitation to visit him on the farm where Lily grew up.

Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Director and Writer: G.S. Foxwood’s
Stars: Molly Kunz, Michael X. Sommers, Stefanie Estes, Colleen Camp
Genre: horror, drama, fantasy
Run time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Producers: Big Bad Film’s Powell Robinson and Patrick R Young.
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Foxwood and their company New Mythology Productions
Music: Kyle Hnedak
Director of photography: Matheus Bastos
Editor: William Ford-Conway

A Conversation with Black British Actors in Hollywood Hosted by The African American Film Critics Association and the British Academy Film Awards

Brandee Victorian of The Hollywood Reporter and Essence, and actors Jimmy Akingbola, Tracy Ifeachor, and Joivan Wade.

The African American Film Critics Association and BAFTA came together on Thursday, September 26^th , for a discussion showcasing Black British actors who are making a name for themselves in Hollywood.

The evening’s moderator was Brandee Victorian of The Hollywood Reporter and Essence, and actors Jimmy Akingbola roles in Bel-Air and The Tower, Tracy Ifeachor roles in The Pitt and Spider Man 2 and Joivan Wade Bel-Air and Doom Patrol.

Their journeys and the breakthroughs as they pursued their dreams in the United States’ world of entertainment.

These three talented actors are sure to have a long future in Hollywood.

AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS (ACE) ANNOUNCES ELIGIBILITY DATES, CEREMONY VENUE AND VOTING TIMELINE FOR THE75th ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS

Eligibility period for TV: January 1 - November 1, 2024
Eligibility period for FILM: January 1 - December 31, 2024
Submissions open: October 1, 2024

The 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in film and television, will be held at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 18, 2025

LOS ANGELES, September 12, 2024 – American Cinema Editors (ACE) have announced the ceremony date, venue and full voting timeline for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 13 categories of film and television. To be eligible to compete in the television categories, projects must have aired between January 1 - November 1, 2024. To be eligible to compete in the film categories, projects must have been released in theaters between January 1 - December 31, 2024. The ACE Eddie Awards, presented by American Cinema Editors, will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

“We're thrilled to honor the year's finest editing and mark our 75th anniversary with the entire industry," said ACE Executive Director Jenni McCormick. “As the third oldest awards show in Hollywood history, right after the Oscars® and the Golden Globes®, we’ve been celebrating the best and brightest in our industry for 75 years. Our organization continues to grow and thrive, even while navigating challenges like the pandemic and strikes, because of the incredible community that our members have created. We’re looking forward to the future and the next 75.”

Three special honors will be handed out at the ACE Eddie Awards ceremony including two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit, and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. Honorary award recipients will be announced later this year. The winner of the Anne V. Coates Student Editing Competition will also be announced that evening.

Submissions for the ACE Eddie Awards open October 1 and close on November 1 at 5pm PT. ACE is thrilled to once again partner with Indee Secure Screening Rooms to help make all submissions available for online viewing by uploading to the ACE app.

For more information on the updated prices, including the early bird submission process, visit the ACE website at https://americancinemaeditors.org.

Key dates for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Submissions for Nominations Begins
Friday, October 25, 2024 | EarlyBird Price Deadline ($250)
Friday, November 1, 2024 (5pm PT) | Submissions for Nominations Ends
Monday, November 18, 2024 | Nomination Ballots Sent
Monday, December 9, 2024 (5pm PT) | Nomination Ballots Due
Monday, December 11, 2024 | Nominations Announced
Monday, December 16, 2024 | Final Ballots Sent
Friday, December 20, 2024 | Deadline for Advertising
Saturday, January 4, 2025 | Blue Ribbon Screenings
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | Final Ballots Due
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Nominee Cocktail Party
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | ACE Eddie Awards presented

About American Cinema Editors

AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS (ACE) is an honorary society of motion picture editors founded in 1950. Film editors are voted into membership on the basis of their professional achievements, their dedication to the education of others and their commitment to the craft of editing.

The objectives and purposes of the AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS are to advance the art and science of the editing profession; to increase the entertainment value of motion pictures by attaining artistic preeminence and scientific achievement in the creative art of editing; to bring into close alliance those editors who desire to advance the prestige and dignity of the editing profession.

ACE produces several annual events including EditFest Global (an international editing festival), Invisible Art/Visible Artists (the annual panel of Oscar® nominated editors), and the ACE Eddie Awards, now in its 75th year, recognizing outstanding editing in 13 categories of film, television and documentaries. The organization publishes a quarterly magazine, CinemaEditor, highlighting the art, craft and business of editing and editors.

Underwater Projects’ film Review: The rising tides in Black America

Directors: Liz Havstad, Hip Hdop Caucus Managing Director and COO, Dream Hampton
Narrator: Wanda Sykes
Genre: Short documentary
Run time: 29 minutes 36 seconds

With the world’s largest naval base located in Norfolk, Virginia, as its backdrop, Directors Liz Havstad and Dream Hampton’s short documentary Underwater Projects' tells the history of the black community of St. Paul in Norfolk and how the various levels of government have joined in a regentrification plans for their historic district.

Actor and comedian, Wanda Sykes, a native of Norfolk, narrates Underwater Projects and gives a crash course of its racist pass, how the housing project came about, the decisions behind the sea wall or lack of a sea surrounding their housing project.

About Hip Hop Caucus

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

DRUM ROLL, FILMS ANNOUNCED! Deadline Contenders Film: London – Saturday, October 12th

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Deadline welcomes you to attend Contenders Film: London, an exclusive in-person event that puts you in the same room as the creators, filmmakers and talent from the current season's highly talked about films. Get first-hand insights on what went into the making of these buzzy films ahead of peak awards season.

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AAFCA to Reveal 16th Annual Awards Winners on Dec. 9th, Celebration on Feb. 19th

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2024 – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will announce the winners of its 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on Dec. 9, AAFCA President and co-founder Gil Robertson announced today. Additionally, the organization will announce its annual Top 10 films of the year list on this date. An invitation-only celebration of the winners will follow on Feb. 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, honoring outstanding achievements in cinema with a special focus on films and performances representing the Black diaspora. Four special achievement honorees will be announced later this year.

16th Annual AAFCA Awards Voting Timeline

September 1, 2024                                Submissions Open
November 29, 2024                              Submissions Close
Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2024                           Voting Window
December 9, 2024                                 Winners Announced
February 19, 2025                                 16th Annual AAFCA Awards

The AAFCA Awards recognizes achievements in the following competitive categories:

- BEST PICTURE
- BEST DIRECTOR
- BEST ACTOR
- BEST ACTRESS
- BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
- BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- BEST ENSEMBLE
- BEST EMERGING TALENT
- BEST DOCUMENTARY
- BEST INDEPENDENT
- BEST INTERNATIONAL
- BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
- BEST SCREENPLAY
- BEST MUSIC
- BEST FILM SHORT

ABOUT AAFCA
Established in 2003, AAFCA is the premier body of Black film critics in the world, actively
reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment highlighting the
Black experience in the US and throughout the rest of the African Diaspora. For more
information on AAFCA and its programs visit http://AAFCA.com.

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African American Film Critics Association & Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Present The Afro-Latino Film Short Celebration

The Event Will Showcase Cinematic Narratives of Afro-Latino Identity

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The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) are proud to announce the inaugural Afro-Latino Film Short Celebration, presented by Lexus. This unique event will take place on October 12, 2024, at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Afro-Latino Film Short Celebration aims to provide a vital platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase short-form cinematic narratives that highlight Afro-Latino identities both in the United States and around the world.

“We are thrilled to help bring the Afro-Latino Film Short Celebration to life and to partner with LEJA. This event not only celebrates the richness of Afro-Latino culture but also provides an essential platform for emerging filmmakers to tell their stories,” said Gil Robertson, President of AAFCA.

With over 6 million Afro-Latinos representing around 24 percent of the Latin American population, this community is a vital voice in film.

“The histories of both African Americans and Latinos would not be complete or truthful without the inclusion of the other. Afro-Latinos and their stories are vital to the history of both marginalized communities, and to ignore them is to ignore history,” said LEJA President and cofounder Toni Gonzales. “One way to not only acknowledge this fact, and more importantly to celebrate it, is through film. LEJA by design has one mission: to amplify the voices of our own community. We can’t think of a more appropriate or better opportunity to do this than with the Afro-Latino Short Film Competition. We take pride in our voices, and we are looking forward to making them even louder with our joint partnership.”

By fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this rich and versatile heritage, the event will illuminate the unique cultural experiences that help define the Afro-Latino community.

"AARLCC is dedicated to celebrating the rich culture of all African-descended people, including those of Hispanic origin," explained Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Regional Manager of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. "We're thrilled to collaborate with AAFCA and LEJA to introduce this vital program to South Florida."

Event Details:

- Date: October 12, 2024
- Location: African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Submission Link: https://aafca.com/AFROLATINOFILMSHORTS/

Program Timeline:
10:00 AM: Panel A
11:00 AM: Screening Block 1
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Screening Block 2
2:00 PM: Panel B
3:00 PM: Screening Block 3
4:00 PM: Cookout
5:30 PM: Award Presentation/Closing Remarks
6:30 PM: Event Ends

Why It Matters: Afro-Latinos occupy a unique space in society, defined by the blend of distinct cultures. Despite being often overlooked, this community is deeply influenced by the complexities of race, class, and identity politics. The film shorts presented in this competition will allow filmmakers to explore how Afro-Latinos define themselves and address trends and issues important to their community.

Judges:

- Allen Maldonado – Actor (Black-ish, House Party)
- James Lopez – President Macro Films
- Sarunas Jackson – Actor (Presumed Innocence, Insecure)
- Natalia Cabral – Dominican Film Director
- Jean Jean – Dominico-Haitian Actor

Calling all emerging filmmakers! The AAFCA & LEJ's Afro-Latino Film Short Celebration is your chance to showcase your work and jumpstart your career. Submit your short films that highlight Afro-Latino culture for a chance to meet with key Hollywood agents and executives, premiere your film on Facebook and the AAFCA channel, and enjoy a one-year membership with Film Independent. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your work and be recognized as part of this vibrant and essential narrative. Film submissions must be at least 30 minutes long. Submissions close on September 23^rd.

About AAFCA:
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is the premier organization of Black film critics in the world. Founded in 2003, AAFCA is dedicated to promoting and supporting Black talent in the film industry through film reviews, commentary, and year-round programming. AAFCA's mission is to amplify diverse voices and create opportunities for underrepresented filmmakers, fostering a more inclusive and equitable entertainment industry.

About LEJA: The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) is a collective of journalists celebrating Latino voices across all entertainment industries. Founded in 2018 and relaunched in 2024 under new leadership, LEJA amplifies the works of writers from diverse backgrounds in film, television, music, theater, and the arts. LEJA embraces inclusive and progressive descriptions that champion and accelerate Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latine, Hispanic, Afro-Latino, and Afro-Latina voices worldwide.

Go Behind the Scenes at the NETFLIX’S PRIMETIME EMMY AFTER PARTY

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Heidi Klum attends Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) William Jackson Harper and Ali Ahn attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Steven Zaillian and Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria attendNetflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Journey Early and Talia J. Veney attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jessica Gunning attends Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: DJ Ruckus performs during Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Duncan Muggoch and Benedict Wong attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Ruby Esposito, Giancarlo Esposito, and Syrlucia Esposito attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)