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‘Twisted Yoga’ Director Discusses New Apple TV Docuseries: ‘So Much of It Is About Sexuality and Sex as a Road To Spiritual Enlightenment’ – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

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The twisted stories of several young women who have chosen to speak out against a multinational association of tantric yoga centers founded by a Romanian guru – where they were allegedly indoctrinated into sexual exploitation – form the core of new Apple TV docuseries “Twisted Yoga.” The three-part investigative series directed by Rowan Deacon (“Jimmy…

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‘A New Dawn’ Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya on His Anime Breakthrough, Makoto Shinkai’s Influence and the Future of Cultural Heritage in Modern Japan

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The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown’s vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New Dawn,’ the concept of “Shuhari” and creating handmade art in a digital world. Image: Asso Myron / Unsplash Source: Hollywood Reporter

Welcoming a New Life: ‘Papaya’ Debuts Trailer as Director Priscilla Kellen Talks Crafting Non-Dialogue Hope-Filled Narratives (EXCLUSIVE)

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“Between a mother-tree and a young seed at the same time” is how Brazilian director Priscilla Kellen felt as she became a mother at 36. A very free and independent woman until then, it was this pregnancy and birth that shaped what would become “Papaya”, Kellen’s feature directorial debut. After being presented in Rio Film…

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Berlin Title ‘Our Secret’ Launches Trailer, as Director Grace Passô Talks Desire to ‘Introduce New Dimension of Black Brazilian Lives on Screen’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Grace Passô is a creative fueled by exploring the malleability of form. The actor, director and playwright adapted her own play into her feature debut “Our Secret,” premiering in Berlin seven years after her medium-length film “Dazed Flesh” — also adapted from the stage — played at the same festival. “Our Secret” is set in…

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Zeitsprung Pictures, MMC Studios Launch Peak Point Pictures in Cologne With Aim to Produce International Projects, Foster Young Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)

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Germany’s Zeitsprung Pictures and MMC Studios are partnering with an award-winning up-and-coming producer-director duo to launch Peak Point Pictures in Cologne with the aim to develop and produce high-end international and domestic series and feature films, while also fostering German and European debut filmmakers. Peak Point Pictures was set up by Zeitsprung Pictures managing director…

Cinema & Spirits: Soderbergh Curates a Nine-Week Cultural Immersion in New York

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Introduction Forget the standard director’s Q&A. Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is orchestrating a far more immersive experience, blending celluloid dreams with centuries-old spirits. In a unique collaboration with Brooklyn’s Nitehawk Cinema and his own Singani 63 brand, Soderbergh will host a nine-week cinematic salon, offering a personal portal into the influences that shaped his iconic…

‘Black Beauty’ Director Ashley Avis Launches ‘Lost Horses’ Campaign With PSA Set to Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?’ at Sundance

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Writer and director Ashley Avis, best known for the Disney+ adaptation of “Black Beauty” and the upcoming film adaptations of “City of Angels” and “American Wolf,” has launched a new initiative through her nonprofit, the Wild Beauty Foundation (WBF). The Lost Horses campaign hopes to harness the power of film and Hollywood storytelling to spotlight…

From Classroom to Competition: Çatak’s ‘Yellow Letters’ Unveils First Trailer Ahead of Berlin Showdown

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Introduction Fresh off an Oscar nomination, director İlker Çatak is poised for a dramatic Berlin encore. The first gripping trailer for his new film, ‘Yellow Letters,’ has just been released, heralding its high-stakes entry into the main competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. This move signals a remarkable return to the festival that…

Clooney’s Candid Confessions: From ‘The Boys in the Boat’ Tears to Political Fire and the Future of a Franchise

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Introduction George Clooney, battling a stubborn cold with a dose of stoic humor, settles into a quiet Manhattan lounge. The actor and director isn’t here for small talk. In a wide-ranging, remarkably candid conversation, he opens up about the profound personal impact of his latest film, delivers a blistering critique of modern media, and weighs…

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Behind the Lens: Explosive Documentary Director Releases Audio, Escalating Legal Feud with Corey Feldman

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Introduction A simmering legal dispute between actor Corey Feldman and a documentary filmmaker has erupted into public view with the release of a potentially pivotal audio recording. Director Marcie Hume has directly challenged assertions from Feldman’s camp, releasing a clip she says proves he was fully aware of her project’s direction, including its most controversial…