“Dave Vs. Hollywood,” a new comedy mockumentary from directors Brad Dickson and Daniel Katz, will have its World Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on June 26 for the upcoming Dances With Films: Los Angeles festival.
Per the official description, “Dave Vs. Hollywood” follows “a struggling actor (Preston Tyler Ward) who moves to Los Angeles without any connections or contacts. After fruitlessly pursuing the traditional route to success, paved with humiliations and indignities, he decides to try a subversive, ‘anything goes’ approach. Are there any depths to which Dave won’t sink in his effort to make it in Hollywood?”
Vincent Spano, Chloe Paige Flowers, and Eric Roberts round out the cast, with Spano also serving as producer alongside Katz, Gregory Standifer, and Faustus McGreeves.
Watch the trailer below:
Wednesday, June 3
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma‘ Leads Mubi Fest Chicago Line-Up, Set for July
Mubi Fest Chicago is returning July 10-12, headlined by a special screening of Jane Schoenbrun’s Cannes-winning “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.”
With screenings held at the Music Box Theatre, the Salt Shed and the Gene Siskel Film Center, this year’s theme is centered around “Better Together.”
Additional screenings include a preview of “Rosebush Pruning” starring Elle Fanning, Riley Keough and Pamela Anderson, a live score performance of Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind” with composer Rob Mazurek, and a scented screening of the acclaimed body horror hit “The Substance,” along with anniversary screenings of “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” and “Ocean’s Eleven.”
The Mubi Market will also return to the Salt Shed, bringing new and returning local businesses and an exclusive MUBI merch pop-up.
Watch the official festival teaser below.
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‘Fractured,’ Psychological Thriller Starring Bruce Dern and Julia Ormond, Sets Dances With Films World Premiere
“Fractured,” a psychological thriller led by Bruce Dern and Julia Ormond and directed by Mädchen Amick, is set to world premiere at the Dances With Films festival.
The TCL Chinese Theatre screening will take place on Thursday, June 25 at 8:30pm as part of the festival’s 29th edition. Shot entirely in Los Angeles, the film follows a young woman (Elissa Shay) as her ex-boyfriend unexpectedly shows up, triggering childhood memories of her father’s (Dern) traumatic death.
“’Fracture’ started as a question I needed to answer for myself — and bringing it to the Chinese Theatre, carried by this extraordinary cast and amazing crew, is proof that the stories we’re most afraid to tell are usually the ones most worth telling,” Shay said. “Thanks to Dances With Films for supporting independent film and inviting us to join their prestigious film festival.”
The cast is rounded out by Anne Dudek, Christopher Redman, Igbal Theba, Jordan Belfi and Tom Franco. Producers include Iris Torres, Penny Edmiston and Chelsey Neders. Jenifer Westphal and Joe Plummer executive produce for Wavelength, along with Shay, Milan Chakraborty and Gayle Pillsbury.
American Cinema Editors’ ACE Eddie Awards to Return in February 2027
The American Cinema Editors’ ACE Eddie Awards will take place on February 6, 2027 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The annual event honors outstanding editing in film, television, documentaries, shorts and digital content.
Submissions for nominations will open on October 1 and end on December 7. Nomination ballots will be sent on December 21 and are due January 7. On January 14, nominations will be announced, with final ballots due on January 25. The eligibility period for all submissions runs from January 1 through December 31.
“Editing is the invisible art that makes everything else possible, and the ACE Eddie Awards exist to make that work visible,” said ACE President Sabrina Plisco in a statement. “We are proud to bring our community together once again at UCLA’s Royce Hall to honor the editors whose art shapes every story we love.”
Two Career Achievement awards will be presented, as well as the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor. Honorary award recipients will be announced later this year.
Monday, June 1
The Academy Launches Global Award Recognizing Exceptional Movie Theaters Worldwide
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new global award to celebrate moviegoing and the traditional theatrical experience. The Academy Marquee Theater List is designed to recognize the most remarkable movie theaters around the world and honor the best in exhibition, celebrating theaters that provide “exceptional audience experiences, preserve cinematic history and serve as cultural anchors in their communities.”
50 theaters will be selected for the first Marquee Theater List in the spring of 2027, including 25 theaters from the United States and 25 international theaters. A committee of Academy members across all branches will select the movie theaters, which will be approved by the Academy’s Board of Governors.
Eligible movie theaters must be brick-and-mortar theaters that operate year-round. A maximum of 10 theaters operated by the same theater chain or owner may be submitted in a single submission cycle.
The evaluation criteria for the movie theaters is as follows: community engagement; visual and audio presentation; programming; diversity, inclusion and accessibility; historic significance and preservation; theater design, lighting and conditions; and concessions.
The application is available now. For more information, visit Oscars.org.
James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision Acquires 3D Camera Manufacturer Stereotec
Stereotec, a manufacturer of precision 3D camera rigs, has been acquired by James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision, the world’s leading developer of integrated 3D production technology. Stereotec creates the equipment “used on some of the most ambitious stereoscopic productions of the past decade,” per the company.
Stereotec’s rigs captured “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” Ang Lee’s “Gemini Man,” “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” the IR-3D rig on “Dune: Part Two” and other Immersive titles for Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro. For its work in stereoscopic 3D, Stereotec has been awarded twelve Lumiere Awards from the Advanced Imaging Society.
“Florian (Dr Maier) and I share a vision for the 3D future, like brothers from another mother. We intend to manifest that vision together through rapid advancement in technology over the next few years. We are both innovators at heart, and take joy in pushing the tech to create beautiful, transformative 3D experiences. As stereoscopic 3D expands in all entertainment media, including sports, music, streaming, and movies, we will remain at the cutting edge and hold the lead as the go-to brand for highest quality and efficient production,” said Cameron in a statement.
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