March 2026 – Unspool Hollywood

Exit 8 is coming for Tribeca Members

Tonight, Tribeca Members will close out the month at Casa Cipriani with a fireside chat between Rosanna Arquette and Tribeca's Nancy Lefkowitz.

On Apil 8, members can attend an advance screening of the highly anticipated new horror film Exit 8 from director Genki Kawamura—followed by a Q&A with Mr. Kawamura live onstage. And later in the month, they'll catch an advance screening of Original Sound, the film adaptation of the hit Off-Broadway play.

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Exit 8
Advance Screening
April 8 @ 6:00 PM | Japan Society

Exit 8 is based on the global hit eponymous video game created by Kotake Create. A man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?

After the Screening: A Q&A with director Genki Kawamura.

Original Sound
Advance Screening
April 20 @ 7:00 PM | Regal Union Square

Given by the pulse and rhythm of Brooklyn and QueeGig break when his track is pilfered by pop star Ryan Reed. To keep Danny quiet, Ryan's manager brokers a deal in which Ryan and Danny will collaborate on a few songs. Their work together introduces Danny to Manhattan's music scene and leads Ryan to pivot her career. Despite disappointment and betrayal Danny perseveres, finding solace and strength within his original sound.

After the Screening: A Q&A with star Laura Marano—plus more to be announced.

AGON on MUBI April 24th

Director and Writer: Giulio Bertelli
Starring: Yile Vianello Alice Bellandi Michela Cescon Francesco Acquaroli Chiara Caseli Louis Hoffman
Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Country: Italy, United States, France
Genre: Drama, Sports

As the fictional Olympic Games of Ludoj 2024 approaches, Agon shows the stories of three athletes as they prepare and then compete in rifle shooting, fencing and judo. These women are portrayed against the political, social, technological and physical contexts that dominate the highest level of sports competition and performance. Informed by the historical figures of Joan of Arc, Cleopatra and Russian cavalry officer Nadezhda Durova, Agon explores a contemporary account of the contradictions of these sports, which began as a practice for wartime in peacetime, evolved into professional sports and entertainment, and in recent times embrace video games to create a new form of competitive sport.

Producers Giulio Bertelli Max Brun Jules Daly Stella Rossa Savino Joe Anton Pietro Caracciolo Matthew E. Chausse
Director Of Photography Mauro Chiarello
Production Designer:Ludovica Ferrario
Costume Designer: Marco Alzari
Editor: Tommaso Gallone, Francesco Roma, Giulio Bertelli
Composer: Tom Wheatley
Sound Editing And Re-Recording Mixer: Massimo Mariani, Tommaso Barbaro
Visual Effects Supervisor: Stefano Leoni Titles
Graphic Design: Michael Rock
Music Supervisor: Randall Poster

About Giulio Bertelli

Giulio Bertelli was born in Milan in 1990. He studied architecture at the Architectural Association (AA). Since 2012, he has been a professional offshore sailor, involved in the technical side of performance sailboat development. As a visiting lecturer at the AA, Giulio focuses on the relationship between filmmaking, architectural design and scriptwriting. He's the founder of OKOMdsu, a research and design studio, and most recently launched Akta, a freeze-dried food company.

About MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI creates, curates, acquires and champions visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world.

MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films, from both iconic directors and emerging auteurs. All carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture — both in print and online.

Previous MUBI Releases include: Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, Akinola Davies Jr’s My Father’s Shadow, Mascha Schilinski’s Sound of Falling, Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Ira Sachs’ Passages, Molly Manning Walker’s How to Have Sex, Aki Kaurismäki's Fallen Leaves, and Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave.

MUBI Productions include Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind starring Josh O’Connor, Paweł Pawlikowski’s 1949 starring Sandra Hüller, Felix Van Groeningen’s Let Love In, and Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. MUBI Co-productions include Andrew Haigh’s A Long Winter, and Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother.

Founded in 2007 by Efe Cakarel, MUBI is the biggest community of film lovers anywhere, with members across 190 different countries. MUBI is headquartered in London, with 15 offices across the world and over 400 employees. MUBI acquired renowned sales agent and production company The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions in January 2022, and a majority stake in leading Benelux film distributor Cinéart in February 2024.

Hollywood’s Biggest Night The ‘Oscars’ Moves to LA Live

The Academy Awards will move from the Dolby Theatre to the L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles starting in 2029, the film academy said in a news release Thursday.

The relocation coincides with the ceremony’s shift from airing on the ABC broadcast network to streaming live on YouTube.

The Dolby Theatre has hosted the Oscars for all but one year since 2002. ABC has held broadcast rights since 1976.

The move heralds a new partnership between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the nonprofit group behind the awards, and AEG, the firm that owns and operates L.A. Live, including the venue currently known as the Peacock Theater.

The deal between the Oscars and AEG runs through 2039, the academy said.

“We are thrilled to partner with a global powerhouse like AEG. Their track record for building and operating technologically sophisticated live performance venues is unrivaled,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor.

“For the 101st Oscars and beyond, the Academy looks forward to closely collaborating with AEG to make L.A. LIVE the perfect backdrop for our global celebration of cinema, both for our live in-theater audience and for film fans around the world,” Kramer and Taylor added.

AEG will make “comprehensive enhancements” to the theater, including upgrades to its stage, sound and lighting systems, lobbies, backstage facilities and additional production-critical areas. L.A. Live’s plaza will host red carpet arrivals and activities.

This article was originally published on NBCNews.com

RETURN OF THE MACK: BACK FOR DA SMOKE In Select Theaters and On Digital and VOD on April 17th

Director: Kamal Smith
Writers: Jason “Jayskillz” Collins, Brian Freeman, And Jami Freeman
Starring Dejuan Ford, Clifton Powell, De’aundre Bonds, Mike Bonner, Cody Fox, And Ebony Tates
Executive Producers: Dejuan Ford, Brian Freeman And Jami Freeman
Co-Executive Producers: Jerryck Cunningham, Sharon Thompson-Clayton And Edward Turner

In this gritty crime drama, Return of The Mack, the legacy of the streets comes full circle. John "Golden" Mickens III, the grandson of the infamous Oakland pimp from the 1970s, is released from prison after serving a decade for a brutal assault. Determined to leave his past behind, Golden returns to a city that has changed, yet remains haunted by old demons. As Golden tries to rebuild his life, he is hit with the shocking news that his estranged daughter, Dana, has become entangled in a sinister human trafficking ring. Overwhelmed by guilt and driven by a fierce paternal instinct, Golden realizes that his past misdeeds have come back to haunt him in the most personal way possible. With the same street smarts and ruthless determination that once made him a feared figure, Golden embarks on a relentless mission to rescue his daughter and dismantle the operation plaguing Detroit. Along the way, he allies with former enemies and confronts the ghosts of his past, as he descends into the darkest corners of the city's underworld.

25th Tribeca Film Festival June 3-14, 2026

June 3-14, 2026

We’re just months away from the 2026 Festival, but the countdown starts now.

In honor of our 25th Festival, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments—from Nelson Mandela’s visit to a New York Minute with the Olsen twins.

This year, be part of it. Our lineup will be announced in the coming weeks—and passes are the best way to get early access to the films and events everyone will be talking about.

Lock in your pass and start planning the perfect Fest. We'll see you in June!

MALCOLM D. LEE’S STRUNG, STARRING CHLOE BAILEY AND LYNN WHITFIELD, SET AS OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE FOR THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL’S MILESTONE 30th ANNUAL EDITION

LOS ANGELES, (March 26, 2026) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced that its 30th annual edition will Peacock and Blumhouse's thriller Strung, directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film stars Chloe Bailey as a talented violinist whose prestigious new role as a music tutor for an enigmatic, elite family spirals into a psychological battle for her safety and sanity. Featuring an ensemble cast including Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, and Coco Jones, Strung will make its world premiere at the festival before debuting on Peacock on June 26, 2026. This year’s milestone edition of ABFF with the celebratory theme “Homecoming,” returns to Miami Beach from May 27-31, 2026, honoring three decades of discovery and creative excellence.

“As we celebrate 30 years of the American Black Film Festival, having Malcolm D. Lee return with his latest project, Strung, feels especially right for this moment,” said Nicole Friday, President of NICE CROWD and Producer of ABFF. “Malcolm has been part of the ABFF journey, and his return under our ‘Homecoming’ theme feels truly full circle. It’s a special way to open the festival in Miami Beach as we mark this milestone.”

Written by Alan McElroy, Strung is produced by Peachtree & Vine, Blumhouse, in association with Blackmaled Productions, with Tyler Perry, Jason Blum, Tim Palen, Malcolm D. Lee, Dominique Telson, p.g.a. as Producers; Philip Waley, Shaun S. Sutton, Alan McElroy, Giselle Johnson-Morris serve as Executive Producers.

In addition to the previously announced appointment of Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® Award winner Regina King as this year’s Festival Ambassador, ABFF is expanding its footprint with the launch of the ABFF 9:16 Microdrama Project, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to identify and amplify outstanding vertical content from creators of color.

ABFF sponsors and partners to date are Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO® (Founding), Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) (Host), Ally Financial, Amazon MGM Studios, Comcast NBCUniversal (Presenting), City of Miami Beach, American Airlines (Major), Sony Pictures Entertainment (Official), Netflix, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitor And Convention Authority, Hartbeat, L'Oréal Groupe (Supporting), Motion Picture Association (Contributing), Nielsen, Fulton Films GA (Associate), Variety, LA Times, Getty Images (Media).

Additional details and programming announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For updates, visit www.nicecrowd.com and follow @ABFF on Twitter and @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram and Facebook.

To receive ABFF notifications by email, sign up HERE!

About the American Black Film Festival (ABFF)

Founded in 1997 by Jeff Friday, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier festival dedicated to recognizing Black talent and showcasing film and television content created by and about people of African descent. Widely regarded as the industry’s leading pipeline for emerging Black storytellers, ABFF has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of many of today’s most acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and creative voices. Each year, the festival brings together filmmakers, industry executives, and audiences from around the world for a five-day celebration of storytelling, culture, and career advancement through screenings, panels, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. The festival’s 30th anniversary edition will take place May 27–31, 2026, in Miami Beach.

About NICE CROWD

NICE CROWD is a pioneering live events company operating at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and tourism. Founded by Nicole and Jeff Friday, the company produces high-impact festivals, awards shows, and destination experiences in major U.S. cities and global markets. Guided by its philosophy, The Power of Gathering, NICE CROWD believes that when people come together, creativity flourishes, new voices are amplified, and meaningful connections are made. The company harnesses that energy to deliver culturally relevant experiences while generating measurable economic impact for its partners. Through expertise in event production, audience engagement, and strategic partnerships, NICE CROWD creates platforms that celebrate groundbreaking artists and innovators while connecting brands, media, and audiences in meaningful ways. www.nicecrowd.com

More information about the American Black Film Festival (ABFF): https://www.abff.com/miami/

Lionsgate’s THE FURIOUS In Theaters May 29th

Director: Kenji Tanigaki
Writers: Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, Frank Hui
Producers: Bill Kong, Shan Tam, Frank Hui
Starring: Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga
Genre: Action
Rating: R For strong bloody violence and language.
Run time: 1 hour 53 Minutes

After Wang Wei (Xie) daughter is kidnapped and does not get any help from the police, he teams up with Navin (Joe Taslim), a journalist whose wife has vanished, to take on those who has kidnapped their loved ones.

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Instagram: @lionsgate
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Hashtag: #TheFurious

American Black Film Festival Launches Global Online Masterclass Series to Empower the Next Generation of Storytellers

LOS ANGELES, CA — [March 16, 2026] — Building on nearly three decades as the entertainment industry’s premier pipeline for Black talent, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the launch of the ABFF Masterclass Series, a new year-round online learning platform designed to give emerging creatives direct access to some of the industry’s most accomplished directors, producers, and executives.

The inaugural session of the series, programmed in association with New York Film Academy (NYFA), will take place on March 26, 2026, featuring “Crafting Standout Screenplays,” led by producer and screenwriter Carolyn McDonald. This 75-minute program will cover the basics of a 3-act feature screenplay, along with elements that offer participants tools to enhance their screenwriting skills to create signature works that stand out. For more information and to register, please click the link HERE.

The ABFF Masterclass Series launches in response to growing global demand for high-quality, accessible professional development within the entertainment industry. Designed as a quarterly online webinar program, the series will feature leading filmmakers, executives, and creative leaders sharing insights into both the craft and business of storytelling.

Hosted live via Zoom, the program will provide participants with expert-led conversations on directing, producing, film finance, screenwriting, acting, AI-driven storytelling, and emerging creative technologies. Each session combines professional instruction, real-world case studies, and interactive Q&A, creating a dynamic learning environment for the next generation of storytellers.

“For nearly 30 years, ABFF has served as a premier discovery platform for new voices in film and television,” said Nicole Friday, Co-Founder & President of NICE CROWD. “The Masterclass Series is a natural evolution of that mission. By extending our reach beyond the annual festival, we are helping bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity by bringing the industry’s playbook directly to storytellers—no matter where they are in the world.”

The 2026 Masterclass curriculum will explore the full spectrum of today’s entertainment landscape, equipping creators with practical insights into both the creative and business sides of the industry. Key topic areas will include:

- The Director’s Chair: Crafting a creative vision for film and television.
- The Business of Indie Film: Financing, packaging, and distribution strategies.
- Script to Screen: Advanced screenwriting and story development.
- The Digital Frontier: Navigating AI, XR, and emerging storytelling technologies.
- Career Navigation: Acting craft and the business of talent.

The launch of the Masterclass Series also comes as the American Black Film Festival approaches its landmark 30th anniversary, which will be celebrated May 27–31, 2026, in Miami Beach. Since its founding in 1997, ABFF has played a critical role in launching the careers of filmmakers and actors whose work has helped shape contemporary film and television.

Delivered in a virtual format, the Masterclass Series connects emerging storytellers with industry expertise while fostering a global community navigating the evolving landscape of independent and studio production.

About the American Black Film Festival (ABFF)

About NICE CROWD

More information about the American Black Film Festival (ABFF): https://www.abff.com/miami/

THE BLUE TRAIL – In Theaters APRIL 3rd

Director: Gabriel Mascaro
Screenwriters: Gabriel Mascaro, Tibério Azul
Starring: Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro, Miriam Socarrás, Adanilo
Run time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Language: Portuguese
Country: Brazil
Run time: 1 hour 25 minutes

IN THEATERS APRIL 3
Los Angeles | Nuart
New York | Angelika
National Expansion to follow!

About the Director:

Gabriel Mascaro (1983) is a Brazilian director and screenwriter based in Recife, Brazil, best known for his films Neon Bull (Venice, 2015), Divine Love (Sundance, Berlinale Panorama 2019) and August Winds (Locarno, 2014). His films have garnered over 50 international awards and Neon Bull was highlighted in the New York Times Top 10 Best Films of 2016. In the same year Mascaro had a retrospective at the Lincoln Center in New York. The Blue Trail is his latest film, which premiered in the Golden Bear Competition at the Berlinale 202\

View New Clip: ART SHOW! WITH CAPTAIN SKINNER With Guest Star Comedian Blake Anderson Premieres Today, March 20th

ART SHOW! WITH CAPTAIN SKINNER follows the misadventures of a doomed PBS-style television series. As Skinner and his tiny crew (including the stop motion animated Space Cowboy) attempt to produce a television series in outer space, their efforts are constantly thwarted by – well – everything from meteor showers to intrusive thoughts to the stark horror of an uncaring cosmos.

ART SHOW! WITH CAPTAIN SKINNER is comprised of 10 episodes, each running around 15 minutes in length. In each episode, we watch as Skinner creates a unique and stunning piece of artwork.

The show is a bombastic, futuristic, gore and color-saturated love letter to shows like The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross and Commander Mark and the Secret City. ART SHOW! flips the script by oozing hyper-phantasmagorical slapstick, body-horror, and off-the wall comedy.

SKINNER

Co-creator/Writer/Star

Skinner is a beloved artist, creator, comedian, writer, and general manifestation of psychedelic nightmare experiences who has infected many medias worldwide! He’s created art for Grammy winning albums and bands like High on Fire and Mastodon, award-winning music videos and films, commercial experiences for Adult Swim, Warner Brothers, and hosted shows for Super Deluxe and various music festivals.

You can find his art on murals the world over as well as on skateboards and comics and t-shirts and toys.

Skinner exists as a bizarre mixture of entertainment and visual intensity.

ALLEN CORDELL

Co-creator/Writer/Director

Allen is an award-winning filmmaker obsessed with things that are weird and beautiful, especially when filmed at 24 frames per second and layered with insane sound design. He’s directed a handful of music videos for Beach House, Dan Deacon, Girl Talk (and others!), as well as the short film The Lizard Laughed adapted from a comic book by Noah Van Sciver.

ABOUT ETCH

ETCH is an independent animation and production company run by the award-winning trio of Emmy and WGA Award-winner Philip Gelatt (The Spine Of Night, Europa Report, They Remain, The Bleeding House and Love Death + Robots), Will Battersby (The Spine Of Night, They Remain, Trumbo) and Morgan Galen King (The Spine Of Night).

Specializing in the provocative, intelligent and innovative, as well as fantastical and horrific, Etch seeks to put the dark magic back into moving images.

ETCH has expertise in animation, documentary and feature production and a core philosophy of maintaining ownership and creative control through novel approaches to production and distribution.

Recent projects include FIRST WORD ON HORROR featuring award-winning authors Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Elizabeth Hand, Laird Barron, and Mariana Enriquez. Upcoming projects include CASSIE WORKMAN IS WITCHY AF, featuring Australian comedienne Cassie Workman and Produced by Lily Wachowski and ART SHOW! WITH CAPTAIN SKINNER featuring infamous Oakland artist and multi-hyphenate Skinner.

FOLLOW ETCH:

etchfilm.com / @etchfilm