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10/19/2023

Congratulations to all of the Cinema Eye 2024 nominees! Excited to share that the prestigious NYC awards ceremony will have a new home for its 17th edition at a historic venue in Harlem. Stay tuned for the full slate of nominations to be announced on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

The Hulu series The 1619 Project and the Showtime feature Nothing Lasts Forever scored a leading three nominations apiece today as the Cinema Eye Honors announced its first round of contenders for …

10/11/2023

Thanks Shane Harris and Washington Post Live for a fantastic and critical conversation with Chris Krebs, Partner at Krebs Stamos Group, about the future of cybersecurity. Check out the full in-depth interview here:

From multinational companies to government agencies to hospitals and schools, cyberattacks from state and nonstate actors have increasingly hit all levels of...

09/21/2023

On Tuesday, September 26 join Chris Krebs, Partner at Krebs Stamos Group, alongside Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and former State Department cyber coordinator Chris Painter, for a Washington Post Live conversation.

Watch as these three experts provide fundamental information about the best ways America can protect its cybersecurity and prepare for the next generation of threats.

From multinational companies to government agencies to hospitals and schools, cyberattacks from state and nonstate actors have increasingly hit all levels of society. On Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 9:00 a.m. ET, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, former CISA director Chris Krebs and former State Departme...

09/18/2023

Stoked for this review that captures the art, intellect and humanity of Roger Ross Williams’ cinematic rendition of Ibram X. Kendi’s work.

"Roger Ross Williams’ ‘Stamped from the Beginning’ is a visually and sonically swirling text. Inspired by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s same-titled book, the film traverses slavery’s history to reveal the dehumanizing historical myths that have led to our contemporary racial reality.” - rogerebert.com

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/tiff-2023-stamped-from-the-beginning-they-shot-the-piano-player-viva-varda

A look at three documentaries about subjects battling repressive environments.

09/15/2023

Thanks Jen Yamato and the Los Angeles Times for a fantastic conversation about "Stamped from the Beginning" with director Roger Ross Williams, executive producer, film subject and author Ibram X. Kendi and executive producer Mara Brock Akil at Toronto International Film Festival

Director Roger Ross Williams, Executive Producer, subject, author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Executive Producer Mara Brock Akil came by the Los Angeles Times Studio @ RBC House to talk about their film, ‘Stamped From the Beginning’ playing at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

09/12/2023

“Diabolical, sexy, dangerous… brave, hilarious, audacious and insane.”— Awards Watch

Saltburn is already one of the year's most talked about films. Coming to theaters on November 24.

09/08/2023

24 Hours until the World Premiere of "Stamped from the Beginning" at TIFF! Look out this fall for this vital documentary about Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's groundbreaking thinking on race in America from Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams.

https://tiff.net/events/stamped-from-the-beginning #:~:text=Ibram%20X.,Ibram%20X.

Inspired by the book of the same name by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Oscar-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams’ Stamped From the Beginning explores the history of anti-Black ideas in a way that helps us grapple with present-day racism.

09/01/2023

This year's Woodstock Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to the legendary James Ivory.

A tribute screening of his stunning film, "The City of Your Final Destination," will take place on Saturday, Sept 30, followed by a conversation with Ivory and novelist Peter Cameron. You don't want to miss it!

08/29/2023

It's official, the Woodstock Film Festival line up is out! The festival runs September 27 to October 1. Come join us for a stellar program of narrative features and docs in the lush Hudson Valley. Thanks to Addie Morfoot and Variety for covering the news!

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08/21/2023

“The Deepest Breath rivals Free Solo as one of the most anxiety-inducing extreme sports documentaries ever.” - Chicago Reader

Thrilled to be working on one of the year’s most jaw-dropping documentaries. Streaming on Netflix Film now, make sure to add this to your watchlist!

08/11/2023

"There is no more urgent film that demands your attention this year." — The Wrap

Immensely proud to be a part of the team on The Territory for National Geographic Documentary Films which is nominated for 3 Emmys including Outstanding Directing for a Documentary, Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program and Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking.