‘The Grab,’ One of Participant’s Final Releases, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Magnolia Pictures and Participant have released the trailer for “The Grab,” a new documentary from “Blackfish” director Gabriela Cowperthwaite. “The Grab,” described as a…

NewFilmmakers LA Announces Nominees and Jury for 12th Annual Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has released the nominees and jury for its 12th annual awards that recognize the top rising talent in independent film across the globe. This…

The Economics of Media Crumble at Wrong Time for Biden

foxnews.com Journalism has fallen on hard times. But if the industry is in a recession, leftist media outlets are in a depression. So are many of those who work there. And it just got…

As Participant Closes, 60 Stars and Directors Sign Open Letter for Hollywood to Keep ‘Harnessing the Power of Art to Change the World’

variety.com Dozens of top Hollywood creatives and activists have signed an open letter in response to the shuttering of production company Participant — imploring the industry to…

Participant “Gratitude & Pride”: Ava DuVernay, Martin Sheen, Regina King, Alfonso Cuarón, Matt Damon, Diego Luna & More Ask Hollywood To Embrace Shuttered…

deadline.com As Neil Young once sang, the now shuttered Participant is gone, but not forgotten. Some of Tinseltown’s leading talents like Regina King, George Clooney, Ava DuVernay,…

George Clooney, Regina King, and More Sign Open Letter After Participant Shutdown

thewrap.com In an open letter released Tuesday, a group of actors, filmmakers and activists called on Hollywood studios to produce more stories and projects that prioritize social…

As Participant Shutters, Hollywood Insiders Sign Letter Calling for “Films With Purpose” to Be Greenlit

hollywoodreporter.com A group of high-profile film and television creatives is calling on Hollywood to support more social impact storytelling following the demise of Spotlight, Roma and An…