![]() ![]() On July 6, the museum will celebrate the departure of its landmark exhibit, “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971,” and on July 20 will showcase the work of the groundbreaking makeup artist, Dick Smith, with “The Godfather of Makeup” exhibit. On June 8, the screening series “A New Wave of K-Cinema: Korean Women Directors” will commence, followed by the June 10 concert film series, “Summer of Music: Concert Films 1959–2020.” The concert film series will kick off with a screening of “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” and conclude on August 23, with “Metallica: Through the Never in 3D” screening. The events begin on June 1 with a screening of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn’s “Desk Set,” followed by a post-screening Q&A with Claire L. Carter and 14-time Oscar-nominee Diane Warren. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced its summer programming will include a new concert film series, public events, education programs and conversations with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Announces Summer Programming Including Ruth E. 4 each fellow will be awarded $25,000 in academic debt relief and full-time employment beginning September 5, 2024. The Spike Fellows at Gersh Program will begin on June 12. I’m thrilled that The Gersh Agency and I have hooked up to get 5 serious graduates from these mentioned schools into the film business,” said Lee. “At Morehouse, Spelman And Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) is where my path to being a filmmaker started. Throughout the two months, the fellows will join an agency-wide departmental rotation program, senior-level industry mentoring, off-site learning activities and volunteer service projects. The program is designed to provide opportunities and exposure for the fellows as they partake in the eight-week immersive educational experience. The five selected fellows, Quentin Anderson, Tai Livingston, Jalen Ellis, Shayna Cartledge and Halle Jones each hail from the Atlanta University Center Consortium (Atlanta-based HBCUs Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University). Spike Lee and The Gersh Agency have announced the selection of the inaugural class of the Spike Fellows at Gersh Program. Spike Lee And The Gersh Agency Announce Spike Fellows at Gersh Program Alex Roe serves as an executive producer along with LD’s Mehrdod Heydari and Joseph Yakob. Joshua Friedlander developed the screenplay and will also produce, along with Jason Blumenfeld. Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon and Jacob Yakob will produce for LD Entertainment. The film is set to star Alex Roe, Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi and Andra Nechita. While both couples thought they were in for a fun vacation, “their romantic weekend becomes a twisted maze of sex, lies and survival.” “Bone Lake” is a psychological thriller that tells the story of two young couples who have unknowingly booked the same vacation rental property at the same time. Mercedes Bryce Morgan’s latest contained thriller “Bone Lake” has been greenlit by LD Entertainment, with production having wrapped at the end of April. LD Entertainment Greenlights Contained Thriller “Bone Lake” I am excited for the challenge this position provides, and look forward to helping bolster Gravitas’ already-impressive library.” ![]() ![]() “That is at the forefront of everything we do, and we have been able to secure some truly exceptional films because of it. “At its core, Gravitas Ventures is a film company run by film enthusiasts for film enthusiasts,” Guentzler added. Filmmakers already entrust us with the domestic release of their films…so it felt like a natural progression to move into representing content to the international marketplace,” Gasher said. “We are so pleased to be expanding our reach to international audiences. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi, “All the World Is Sleeping” with “Scream VI’s” Melissa Barrera, “Ocean Boy” with Luke Hemsworth and the comedic drama “Gringa” with Steve Zahn and Judy Greer. Prior to their promotion, Gasher and Guentzler were both senior directors of acquisition for Gravitas Ventures where they worked on acquiring Gravitas titles including Alex Heller’s “The Year Between” with J. Together, Gravitas and Guentzler will identify films for the Gravitas Premiere label that launched “Mack & Rita,” starring Diane Keaton, in 2022. Guentzler will take on the role of securing titles for the company’s slate of over 200 films a year. Gasher will now head Gravitas’ new international sales efforts division that will launch at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, continuing to play an integral role as a part of the acquisitions team. Gravitas Ventures has promoted Danielle Gasher to vice president, acquisitions and international sales, and Bill Guentzler to vice president, acquisitions.
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