Jaki Covington hopes to release her documentary, “Still Life,” next year. It includes 100 days of videos about the pandemic through the eyes of her kids, including meltdowns, curious ramblings, the frustrations of online school and many difficult conversations.
The students explored the recent history of Johnny Rockets on Pine Avenue just north of Broadway, and feature its employees in their award-winning documentary titled “Perseverance of a Little Burger Joint.”
Britt Banks saved up $10,000 to fund “Blue Laces,” a short film set in North Long Beach that tells the story of young Black women growing up in the city. Banks wrote, directed and shot the film.
This year the four-day festival (Sept. 30-Oct.3) will return with in-person screenings at the Art Theatre of Long Beach and Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in addition to some online programming for viewers who prefer to stay home.
The series, which has been in development for about a decade, will examine the former cruise liner’s storied past—from its construction in the 1930s to its missions during World War II to the present day—with a focus on the myths and urban legends of it being one of the most haunted places on Earth.
“Resilience” is a free, virtual film festival, Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., featuring some of the year’s most compelling work from the Hi-lo and Long Beach Post video staff.
Follow the iconic journey of Jen, an elf-like creature called a Gelfling, who is tasked with healing the Dark Crystal by finding its missing shard.
“No Parking,” a documentary a year and a half in the making, is set to be a gritty, beautifully DIY look at some controversial topics, pursued by taking a closer look at Long Beach’s DIY music scene.
Cameraman, director, actor and acting coach Charles Tentindo has landed a role as a British journalist in the upcoming thriller/drama “American Satan.” The film opens October 13 and is about a young rock band and the surrounding rumors of a demonic presence within the group.
The Long Beach Cinematheque, in partnership with Lola’s Outdoor Retro Cinema, announced its 2015 Sunnyside Cemetery Lineup on Monday and it looks to be a devilishly good time. Old and new movies will be mixed with concert and opera footage—from The Beatles to Donnie Darko.
