By Ramona Flume For members of the LGBTQ+ community around the world, love can be an act of joy, defiance, and survival, sometimes all at once. This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re honoring the people and movements that have pushed society toward equality, and recognizing that for many, the right to love openly and live safely […]

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Noah Segan's new movie longs for the Big Apple where John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito made Do the Right Thing.

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By Ramona Flume One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

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Gemma Chan, Mason Reeves and Channing Tatum appear in Josephine by Beth de Araújo, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of

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Grant from Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg’s foundation  will also expand direct funding for independent artists   LOS ANGELES, CA, October 22, 2026 — Sundance Institute

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Maria Bamford attends the “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 22,

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 Veteran Entertainment and Brand Executive to Lead Global Communications Strategy as the Sundance Film Festival Begins Historic New Chapter in Boulder PARK CITY, Utah –

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By Ramona Flume One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

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Anne de Mare, Liani Greaves, David Greaves, and attend the premiere of “Once Upon A Time in Harlem” at The Yarrow Theatre on January 25,

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By Ramona Flume   Speaking out against injustice rarely comes without a price. Those who do it can face retaliation and persecution, expensive legal battles

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