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Scoop
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Doc Edge Festival Announces Finalists For 2025 Oscar-Qualifying Awards
Press Release – Doc Edge Festival Doc Edge, New Zealand's premier international documentary festival and an Oscar®-qualifying event, is proud to announce the finalists for the Doc Edge Awards 2025. The Awards will be held on Thursday, 3 July, at the Grand Millennium Auckland and will be co-hosted by respected broadcaster Neil Waka and beloved cultural icon Geeling Ching. The festival kicks off on 25 June – 3 July in Auckland before also heading to Wellington and Christchurch (16 – 27 July) and online in The Virtual Cinema (28 July – 24 August). The 2025 jury includes a diverse panel of esteemed local and international industry professionals: Alex Behse (Auckland, NZ), David Tingey (Wellington, NZ), Doug Dillaman (Auckland, NZ), Emile Guertin (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Kate Cresswell (Auckland, NZ), Kathy Susca (California, USA), Kenneth Tan (Singapore), Mark Cochrane (Auckland, NZ), Meg Smaker (California, USA), and Sam Witters (Christchurch, NZ). New Zealand Feature Film Finalists (including director, editing, sound, cinematography): Devils on Horses Mana Moana Mana Tangata Mighty Indeed No Tears on the Field Shayni in the Sky Three Days in February Wildboy New Zealand Short Film Finalists: Winners of the Best New Zealand Short and Best New Zealand Feature categories will receive cash prizes sponsored by NZ On Air and be eligible for Oscar® consideration in 2026. International Feature Film Finalists (including director, editing, sound, cinematography): A Quiet Love (Ireland) Before the Moon Falls (USA) Blame (Switzerland) Carrousel (France) Click the Link Below (Norway) The Dancer (USA) The Dating Game (USA) Fatal Watch (USA) Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea (Philippines) In Waves and War (USA) Os Barcos (France) The Pool (Australia) The Promise (Netherlands) Yurlu | Country (Australia) International Short Film Finalists: The winners of Best International Short and Best International Feature will receive cash awards sponsored by Park Road Post and Oscar® consideration in 2026. Last year's recipient of Best International Feature Sugarcane was subsequently nominated for Best Documentary at the 2025 Oscar Awards. Doc Edge and The Raye Freedman Trust are also proud to launch a new award, The Raye Freedman Legacy Award, in memory of Mrs Raye Freedman, a passionate supporter of education, music, and the arts. This $5,000 award will be presented to a female documentary filmmaker at the Doc Edge Awards. Festival Director Dan Shanan said: 'Doc Edge shares Mrs Raye Freedman's passion for the arts, culture, and education, which also forms the foundation of why Doc Edge was created. It is a privilege to support female storytellers in honour of Mrs Raye Freedman.' Ruby Chen, the previously announced recipient of the Doc Edge Superhero Award, will be celebrated and formally presented with her award on the night. In addition to these honours, awards will also be presented for NZ Emerging Filmmaker, the NZ Student Competition, Immersive Exhibition projects, standout industry pitches at the Doc Edge Industry, and more. For more information about the festival and full programme, visit 2025 KEY FESTIVAL DATES & VENUES Industry: 30 June – 3 July, Grand Millennium Auckland Auckland: 25 June – 13 July, Bridgeway Cinema, The Capitol Cinema, SkyCity Theatre and Silo 6 Wellington: 16 – 27 July, The Roxy Cinema Christchurch: 16 – 27 July, Lumiere Cinemas, Christchurch Art Gallery, Tūranga Central Library, and the University of Canterbury Awards: 3 July, Grand Millennium Auckland
Scoop
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Doc Edge Festival Announces Finalists For 2025 Oscar-Qualifying Awards
Doc Edge, New Zealand's premier international documentary festival and an Oscar®-qualifying event, is proud to announce the finalists for the Doc Edge Awards 2025. The Awards will be held on Thursday, 3 July, at the Grand Millennium Auckland and will be co-hosted by respected broadcaster Neil Waka and beloved cultural icon Geeling Ching. The festival kicks off on 25 June – 3 July in Auckland before also heading to Wellington and Christchurch (16 – 27 July) and online in The Virtual Cinema (28 July – 24 August). The 2025 jury includes a diverse panel of esteemed local and international industry professionals: Alex Behse (Auckland, NZ), David Tingey (Wellington, NZ), Doug Dillaman (Auckland, NZ), Emile Guertin (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Kate Cresswell (Auckland, NZ), Kathy Susca (California, USA), Kenneth Tan (Singapore), Mark Cochrane (Auckland, NZ), Meg Smaker (California, USA), and Sam Witters (Christchurch, NZ). New Zealand Feature Film Finalists (including director, editing, sound, cinematography): Devils on Horses Mana Moana Mana Tangata Mighty Indeed No Tears on the Field Shayni in the Sky Three Days in February Wildboy New Zealand Short Film Finalists: Winners of the Best New Zealand Short and Best New Zealand Feature categories will receive cash prizes sponsored by NZ On Air and be eligible for Oscar® consideration in 2026. International Feature Film Finalists (including director, editing, sound, cinematography): A Quiet Love (Ireland) Before the Moon Falls (USA) Blame (Switzerland) Carrousel (France) Click the Link Below (Norway) The Dancer (USA) The Dating Game (USA) Fatal Watch (USA) Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea (Philippines) In Waves and War (USA) Os Barcos (France) The Pool (Australia) The Promise (Netherlands) Yurlu | Country (Australia) International Short Film Finalists: A Good Question (UK) Correct Me If I'm Wrong (Germany, USA) The Honest Poet (Afghanistan) MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter (USA) On Healing Land, Birds Perch (USA, Vietnam) Shepherd Boy (Portugal, Qatar) Two Travelling Aunties (UK, Singapore) Voices from the Abyss (Mexico) What Does The Mud Whisper (Georgia) Where is Home? (Indonesia) The winners of Best International Short and Best International Feature will receive cash awards sponsored by Park Road Post and Oscar® consideration in 2026. Last year's recipient of Best International Feature Sugarcane was subsequently nominated for Best Documentary at the 2025 Oscar Awards. Doc Edge and The Raye Freedman Trust are also proud to launch a new award, The Raye Freedman Legacy Award, in memory of Mrs Raye Freedman, a passionate supporter of education, music, and the arts. This $5,000 award will be presented to a female documentary filmmaker at the Doc Edge Awards. Festival Director Dan Shanan said: 'Doc Edge shares Mrs Raye Freedman's passion for the arts, culture, and education, which also forms the foundation of why Doc Edge was created. It is a privilege to support female storytellers in honour of Mrs Raye Freedman.' Ruby Chen, the previously announced recipient of the Doc Edge Superhero Award, will be celebrated and formally presented with her award on the night. In addition to these honours, awards will also be presented for NZ Emerging Filmmaker, the NZ Student Competition, Immersive Exhibition projects, standout industry pitches at the Doc Edge Industry, and more. For more information about the festival and full programme, visit 2025 KEY FESTIVAL DATES & VENUES Industry: 30 June – 3 July, Grand Millennium Auckland Auckland: 25 June – 13 July, Bridgeway Cinema, The Capitol Cinema, SkyCity Theatre and Silo 6 Wellington: 16 – 27 July, The Roxy Cinema Christchurch: 16 – 27 July, Lumiere Cinemas, Christchurch Art Gallery, Tūranga Central Library, and the University of Canterbury Awards: 3 July, Grand Millennium Auckland
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
CORRECTING and REPLACING Vanta Music Rebrands Label Venture With Disney Music Group and Signs First Artists to Roster
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated June 2, 2025, with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: VANTA MUSIC REBRANDS LABEL VENTURE WITH DISNEY MUSIC GROUP AND SIGNS FIRST ARTISTS TO ROSTER Vanta Music (formerly Good Company Records) have been steadily building their presence with Oscar ®, Grammy ® Award-winning projects, high-profile soundtrack productions for Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios, as well as lending their creative genius to a bevy of artists and even a theme song for Disney Parks. Today, they announce their first signings, Samara Cyn, India Shawn and RÜDE CÅT, to the Vanta label venture with Disney Music Group. Samara Cyn is an artist and songwriter who creates a viral sensation with every move she makes, whether it's new music or live shows. Samara has a gift for pushing the confines of melodic and lyrical rap, hip-hop, pop and alternative styles backed by visceral artistic content. Samara has been named to numerous high-profile 'Ones to Watch' lists including Spotify and 'Complex,' and 'Rolling Stone' recently featured Samara on their 'Future 25 Artists,' a list of 25 artists across all genres who are defining the sound of tomorrow. Samara Cyn recently announced that her highly anticipated new Backroads EP is slated for release on June 20th. In celebration, she shares her explosive collaboration with Smino on their new track 'Brand New Teeth.' Samara is currently on a sold-out nationwide tour with Smino. Singer and songwriter India Shawn is unfiltered, fearless, and always evolving. The Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter has long been admired for her raw storytelling, effortlessly making listeners feel like they're catching up with an old friend. Now, as she steps into a new chapter, she's bringing a fresh sonic evolution to 2025—one that's deeply authentic yet undeniably new. India has penned hits for Chris Brown, Monica, and Keri Hilson, and has toured extensively along with notables such as and 6lack. India Shawn recently released 'There Must Be A God'—the soul-stirring anthem that served as the end-credit song for Andscape's Hulu film 'She Taught Love.' India continues to solidify her space as a voice that moves between the celestial and the familiar, carrying echoes of something eternal yet intimately known. India has long been an artist's artist—respected, studied, and celebrated by those in the know. India will release new music in June. RÜDE CÅT is a dynamic artist known for his incredible voice, evocative songwriting, and genre-blurring approach to music. Seamlessly blending alternative rock, pop, RnB, and orchestral elements, he crafts immersive soundscapes that are as cinematic as they are emotionally charged. His powerful, smooth vocals soar over intricate productions, creating a unique fusion of raw intensity and polished artistry. With each track, he pushes boundaries, proving himself not just as a musician but as a visionary capable of transforming emotion into resonating sonic experiences. Vanta Music is helmed by principals D'Mile, Natalie Prospere and John Kercy. D'Mile is a prolific songwriter and producer, who has worked with Victoria Monet, H.E.R., Silk Sonic, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Janet Jackson, Lucky Daye, Ciara and countless others. D'Mile recently produced and wrote tracks for Victoria Monet's Grammy ® winning album, as well as her original end-credit song 'Power of Two' for 'The Acolyte.' D'Mile is the first songwriter in history to win back-to-back Grammys ® for the prestigious Song of the Year category and has been thrice nominated for the Grammy ® Producer of the Year category. D'Mile has racked up 20 total Grammy ® nominations. D'Mile is also an Oscar ® winner in the Best Original Song field and was acknowledged by BMI as Songwriter of the Year in 2023. D'Mile contributed to the Marvel 'Spider-Man 2' video game opening song with the insanely catchy 'Swing' track and produced the Disney Parks theme song 'We Came To Play.' Billboard featured D'Mile in their 2025 Grammy Preview, asserting, 'With old-school polish and technique, songwriter-producer D'Mile helps stars like Bruno Mars and H.E.R. blend retro and modern styles into pop and Grammy gold.' Natalie Prospere is a multi-hyphenate music executive experienced in artist development, talent management and consultation for artists and companies alike. Her roster of world-class writers, producers and artists has garnered over 10 multi-platinum RIAA ® Awards, multiple Top 10 'Billboard' chart entries and numerous Grammy ® Awards. Prospere is the creator of the culture-bridging project 'Friends Only' that specializes in equitable artist partnerships and emphasizes the importance of organic relationships and forward-thinking development throughout the Caribbean and Black diaspora. John Kercy added another Grammy ® Award to his growing collection in 2024 for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for his contribution to Victoria Monet's Jaguar II album. Kercy has earned 5 Grammy ® nominations and taken home the gold three times. Kercy is Vanta's secret sauce, as an award-winning mixing and audio engineer who has worked with an esteemed array of musicians including Lil Wayne, GIVĒON, Ty Dolla $ign, Lucky Daye, and more. With a vision of building an increasingly powerful and self-contained artistic community, a sense of fair play is paramount to VANTA Music's origins. The founding trio vows to cultivate an environment where its clientele can flourish beyond any perceived confines, while reaping the benefits of the collective's artistic and strategic prowess. It is this strict moral compass that affords VANTA Music's artists the trust and comfort necessary to generate truly phenomenal recordings. Beyond that, it allows their stable of creatives to thrive and explore their gifts without fear of exclusion or judgment. Centered in a promise to usher in a new era of artistic respect and equality, VANTA Music is steadfast in the belief that ethical consciousness is synonymous with musical brilliance. The imprint is determined to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships that defy the grimly transactional nature of the industry. By artists, for artists, and equipped with a holistic understanding of what will drive change, VANTA Music is shaping a musical landscape that's diverse, equitable and pulsating with melody. It's not just business—it's personal. It's cultural. It's a community.
Geek Feed
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney are Struggling Theater People in Trailer for Everything's Going to be Great
Bryan Cranston has put Breaking Bad way behind him, and though he hasn't landed anything quite like Walter White, he's still a dynamite talent. Just in, Lionsgate has dropped a trailer for Everything's Going to be Great , and it has Cranston with Allison Janney playing a struggling family of theater people. Check this out: Here's the official description: There's no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you're in. Besides Cranston and Janney, the movie also includes Chris Cooper, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Disney's Pinocchio reboot), and Jack Champion ( Avatar: The Way of Water ). It's aso also worth mentioning that the film is written by Steven Rogers who was the writer behind the biopic I, Tonya . The director, Jon S. Baird, was also at the helm of the Tetris movie as well as the Laurel and Hardy biopic Stan and Ollie . As someone who was a theater kid who absolutely loves musicals, this movie totally looks like it's up my alley. Theater Camp was such a nostalgia trip for me, and Everything's Going to be Great looks like it's going to be a love letter to struggling artists in today's day and age. Everything's Going to be Great comes to cinemas on June 20.
Associated Press
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Short Films Featuring Music To Open 14TH Annual AmDocs
An uplifting set of films to kick-off the largest documentary and animation film festival on the West Coast, March 27-31 'These films embody the spirit of innovation and the relentless creativity of filmmakers' — Ted Grouya PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2025 / / -- The American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) is proud to announce a lineup of captivating shorts and live musical performances to headline Opening Night on March 27, 2025, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This year's event is presented by the Supple Foundation, a supporter of cultural arts programs, events, and scholarships throughout the Greater Palm Springs area. The 14th Annual AmDocs, running from March 27-31, will showcase over 230 films from around the world, celebrating the best in documentary and animation filmmaking. Opening Night will feature a diverse selection of short and animated films, including 'Etherea', 'Dale', 'Boil that Cabbage Down', and 'Ten Times Better'. These works will be paired with live performances by the Palm Springs Mariachi Band, Bella Sheehan, Dale Hikawa, Candace Williamson, and world-renowned concert pianist Svetlana Smolina. 'These films embody the spirit of innovation and the relentless creativity of filmmakers,' said Ted Grouya, Director of AmDocs. 'They offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of artists as they work to perfect their craft, whether performing on stage or immersing themselves in cultures that may otherwise remain distant. I'm confident our audience will connect deeply with these films and leave wanting more.' As an Academy Award®-qualifying event, AmDocs offers its winners in the Documentary Short and Animated Short categories eligibility for Oscar® consideration. The 2024 Short Documentary winner, 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra', premiered at AmDocs 2024, while the 2024 Feature Documentary nominee 'Porcelain War' will screen on Friday, March 28. In addition to the inspiring Opening Night films, the festival will showcase a variety of thought-provoking works, including: 'Any Problem Is No Problem' (Closing Night, March 31), a gripping story of young entrepreneurs navigating the path to start-up success. 'The Conspiracists', follows a January 6th insurrectionist and a filmmaker on a cross-country journey. 'Her Shark Story', which chronicles an Ecuadorian environmentalist's battle to protect the Galapagos Islands. " No Other Land', a powerful look at activists fighting for justice (2024 Oscar® Winner). AmDocs 2025 marks the festival's 14th consecutive year and has attracted acclaimed filmmakers and artists, including Oscar®-winners Oliver Stone (Platoon, Born on the 4th of July), Michael Moore (Bowling for Columbine), and the late John G. Avildsen (Rocky, The Karate Kid), as well as icons such as Peter Bogdanovich, Dionne Warwick, Phil Keoghan, Shia LaBeouf, Haskell Wexler, George Takei, Sacheen Littlefeather, and Pierce Brosnan. The festival also highlights exceptional animated works from across the globe, in addition to its compelling music video competition, featuring live performances by ONIKHO & Angela Hsieh. On Monday, March 31, a special conversation will take place with renowned journalist Soledad O'Brien and former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, focusing on the evolving role of women in society today. AmDocs is also proud to announce a media partnership with KESQ, the ABC affiliate in the Palm Springs area, for the 2025 event. This collaboration will feature KESQ's talented team and showcase some of their top stories. Additionally, the festival expands its local news coverage with a feature from NBC Palm Springs' Olivia Sandusky, who directed a two-part series on the Salton Sea, along with 'Tribes of the Coachella Valley: Culture, Tradition, Resilience'. 'We're thrilled to partner with KESQ and NBC Palm Springs, whose journalistic storytelling continues to earn recognition and accolades,' Grouya said. 'These partnerships allow us to present local stories that deeply resonate with our community.' 'Documentaries and news share a common goal—using truth to enrich and empower our communities. We're honored to be a part of AmDocs 2025, a festival that Teddy Grouya and his team have built into a world-class event,' said Jerry Upham, General Manager at KESQ. For press inquiries, contact Ted Grouya at [email protected] or Leighton Ginn at +1 (760) 219-3098. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @amdocfilmfest X: @amdocfilmfest Facebook: @AmDocsFilmFestival Ted Grouya American Documentary And Animation Film Festival +1 760-322-3689 X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
