Returning for its 30th anniversary edition next year, Slamdance Film Festival has now unveiled its full film lineup for 2024. Kicking off with Oscar-winning filmmaker Carol Dysinger’s One Bullet, this year’s festival will showcase 32 features both in Park City and Salt Lake City from January 19-25 and online screenings will be available on the Slamdance Channel from January 22-28.
“Our 2024 Slamdance lineup is a testament to filmmakers who dare to push their stories to the very edge of filmmaking, making it deeply personal yet globally resonant,” said Festival Director Taylor Miller. “Their raw passion and risk-taking echo our commitment to exploring uncharted territories of cinematic expression. This year, we proudly host the most inclusive and accessible festival we’ve ever had, staying true to the core objectives I aimed to cultivate with our programmers when I took this job.”
The 2024 programming was selected from more than 9,000 submissions, 1,729 of which were features.
“Our 2024 Slamdance lineup is a testament to filmmakers who dare to push their stories to the very edge of filmmaking, making it deeply personal yet globally resonant,” said Festival Director Taylor Miller. “Their raw passion and risk-taking echo our commitment to exploring uncharted territories of cinematic expression. This year, we proudly host the most inclusive and accessible festival we’ve ever had, staying true to the core objectives I aimed to cultivate with our programmers when I took this job.”
The 2024 programming was selected from more than 9,000 submissions, 1,729 of which were features.
- 12/4/2023
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Festival runs January 19-25 in person, January 22-28 online.
Slamdance Film Festival has announced the roster for its upcoming 30th anniversary edition, which is bookended by Carol Dysinger’s previously announced post-Afghanistan War documentary One Bullet and Vanessa Hope’s IDFA closing night documentary Invisible Nation, a profile of Taiwanese first female president Tsai Ing-wen.
Running January 19-25 in person and January 22-28 online, this year’s event returns to Yarrow Hotel in Park City where the festival launched and will showcase 32 features, of which 17 are world premieres, as well as 75 shorts, and five episodics.
Festival organisers said this year...
Slamdance Film Festival has announced the roster for its upcoming 30th anniversary edition, which is bookended by Carol Dysinger’s previously announced post-Afghanistan War documentary One Bullet and Vanessa Hope’s IDFA closing night documentary Invisible Nation, a profile of Taiwanese first female president Tsai Ing-wen.
Running January 19-25 in person and January 22-28 online, this year’s event returns to Yarrow Hotel in Park City where the festival launched and will showcase 32 features, of which 17 are world premieres, as well as 75 shorts, and five episodics.
Festival organisers said this year...
- 12/4/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Bigger is not moving forward at BET+ as the streaming service has opted not to renew the comedy series after two seasons. The series hails from executive producer Will Packer and his Will Packer Media.
Creator, executive producer and showrunner Felischa Marye confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday.
“We’re sad to announce that #BiggerOnBet will not get a third season. We know, we know,” she wrote. “We can’t believe it either, but want to say thanks to our #BiggerSeries Hive for being such loyal and passionate fans.”
Created by Marye, the 10-episode first season of Bigger follows single-black-woman Layne (Tanisha Long) and her close-knit group of friends as they navigate love, friendships, career ambitions and the journey to getting bigger, together. When a college acquaintance suddenly dies, the group is forced to take a deeper look at their messy lives, while asking themselves— is this it or...
Creator, executive producer and showrunner Felischa Marye confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday.
“We’re sad to announce that #BiggerOnBet will not get a third season. We know, we know,” she wrote. “We can’t believe it either, but want to say thanks to our #BiggerSeries Hive for being such loyal and passionate fans.”
Created by Marye, the 10-episode first season of Bigger follows single-black-woman Layne (Tanisha Long) and her close-knit group of friends as they navigate love, friendships, career ambitions and the journey to getting bigger, together. When a college acquaintance suddenly dies, the group is forced to take a deeper look at their messy lives, while asking themselves— is this it or...
- 12/14/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
That’s a wrap on Bigger at BET+. Creator and showrunner Felischa Marye confirmed Monday that the series has been canceled after two seasons.
“We’re sad to announce that #BiggerOnBet will not get a third season. We know, we know. We can’t believe it either, but want to say to thanks to our #BiggerSeries Hive for being such loyal and passionate fans,” she tweeted. “We wanted to give audiences a hardcore funny comedy with a big heart, and our fans were there for it, so we thank you! We had a lovely dinner last week to end the year,...
“We’re sad to announce that #BiggerOnBet will not get a third season. We know, we know. We can’t believe it either, but want to say to thanks to our #BiggerSeries Hive for being such loyal and passionate fans,” she tweeted. “We wanted to give audiences a hardcore funny comedy with a big heart, and our fans were there for it, so we thank you! We had a lovely dinner last week to end the year,...
- 12/13/2021
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
In today’s TV news roundup, HBO set the release date for its new baking competition series “Baketopia,” hosted by YouTuber Rosanna Pansino, and Syfy announced the premiere date for the fifth and final season of “Van Helsing.”
Dates
BET Plus announced that the second season of Will Packer-executive produced comedy series “Bigger” will premiere April 22. Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger will return as series regulars while Angela Ko, Bechir Sylvain, Alyssa Brooke and Warren Burke will return as recurring guest stars. The new season also features notable guest stars including Tori Spelling, Jasmine Guy, Christopher “Play” Martin, Eva Marcille, Devale Ellis, Toccara, Karlie Redd, Debbie Morgan, Curtis Washington, Charmin Lee, Alexa Rachelle Jennings and more. Created by showrunner Felischa Marye, “Bigger” follows a close-knit group of 30-somethings as they balance love, friendships and career ambitions. Season 2 will kick off three months after the...
Dates
BET Plus announced that the second season of Will Packer-executive produced comedy series “Bigger” will premiere April 22. Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger will return as series regulars while Angela Ko, Bechir Sylvain, Alyssa Brooke and Warren Burke will return as recurring guest stars. The new season also features notable guest stars including Tori Spelling, Jasmine Guy, Christopher “Play” Martin, Eva Marcille, Devale Ellis, Toccara, Karlie Redd, Debbie Morgan, Curtis Washington, Charmin Lee, Alexa Rachelle Jennings and more. Created by showrunner Felischa Marye, “Bigger” follows a close-knit group of 30-somethings as they balance love, friendships and career ambitions. Season 2 will kick off three months after the...
- 3/12/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Madison Pettis, Lizze Broadway, Natasha Behnam, Piper Curda, Darren Barrett, Sara Rue, Jeannie Elise Mai, Lily Bleu Andrew, Stephanie Wong, Lucas Adams, Barry Bostwick, Lisa Linke, Rasheda Crockett, Zayne Emory, Camaron Engels, Zachary Gordon, Clint Howard, Dylan Lawson, Robert Peters, Ed Quinn, Danny Trejo, Christian Valderrama | Written by Blayne Weaver, David H. Steinberg | Directed by Mike Elliott
It’s senior year at East Great Falls High and Annie, Kayla, Michelle, and Stephanie decide to finally harness their girl power and band together to get what they want. The boys won’t know what hit them when these sassy sweethearts are calling the shots.
It’s hard to believe that its been 11 years since the last American Pie Presents film and 8 years since American Reunion but here we are, in 2020, with a new American Pie film, this time with a more feminist slant; following four female leads as they stumble...
It’s senior year at East Great Falls High and Annie, Kayla, Michelle, and Stephanie decide to finally harness their girl power and band together to get what they want. The boys won’t know what hit them when these sassy sweethearts are calling the shots.
It’s hard to believe that its been 11 years since the last American Pie Presents film and 8 years since American Reunion but here we are, in 2020, with a new American Pie film, this time with a more feminist slant; following four female leads as they stumble...
- 10/8/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
If Bet is your channel of choice, then high chances are that you have come across the American comedy series Bigger. The show focuses on five friends, all in their thirties trying to get a bearing of their lives in Atlanta. The show’s main cast is five friends. Of the friends, Tracey Davis has the personality, and behind the role is Rasheda Crockett. A glance at the character she assumes at the show may generate interest in who she is. If you have an interest in knowing more about Rasheda Crockett, you are in the right place as we furnish
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Rasheda Crockett...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Rasheda Crockett...
- 6/6/2020
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Bet Plus renewed “Bigger” for a second season, and Netflix announced premiere dates for “On My Block” Season 3 and “Feel Good.”
Casting
Josh Hartnett has been cast in Quibi’s upcoming series “Die Hart.“ Hartnett will play a fictionalized character of himself, an alumnus of the action school where Kevin Hart is training. Harnett’s character has returned to the school to participate in Hart’s training where he is trying to become an action star in a movie. The series follows Hart who no longer wants to be the comedic sidekick and tries to land his dream job as the leading man action star. However, he must train at the world’s greatest action star school where he is pushed to his limits by the action school coach (John Travolta) and a “tough-minded” student (Nathalie Emmanuel). Hartnett is represented by ICM, Management 360,...
Casting
Josh Hartnett has been cast in Quibi’s upcoming series “Die Hart.“ Hartnett will play a fictionalized character of himself, an alumnus of the action school where Kevin Hart is training. Harnett’s character has returned to the school to participate in Hart’s training where he is trying to become an action star in a movie. The series follows Hart who no longer wants to be the comedic sidekick and tries to land his dream job as the leading man action star. However, he must train at the world’s greatest action star school where he is pushed to his limits by the action school coach (John Travolta) and a “tough-minded” student (Nathalie Emmanuel). Hartnett is represented by ICM, Management 360,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Bet+ is getting more Bigger. The streamer has handed a Season 2 renewal for the comedy series from executive producer Will Packer and his Will Packer Media. Watch the cast react to the pickup news above.
“I’m so proud of this show,” Packer said. “And I can’t wait for new audiences to follow the shenanigans of this wild and crazy group of black thirtysomethings. Buckle up for Season 2.”
Created by Felischa Marye, the 10-episode first season of Bigger follows single-black-woman Layne (Tanisha Long) and her close-knit group of friends as they navigate love, friendships, career ambitions and the journey to getting bigger, together. When a college acquaintance suddenly dies, the group is forced to take a deeper look at their messy lives, while asking themselves— is this it or is there something bigger and better?
Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger also star in the comedy,...
“I’m so proud of this show,” Packer said. “And I can’t wait for new audiences to follow the shenanigans of this wild and crazy group of black thirtysomethings. Buckle up for Season 2.”
Created by Felischa Marye, the 10-episode first season of Bigger follows single-black-woman Layne (Tanisha Long) and her close-knit group of friends as they navigate love, friendships, career ambitions and the journey to getting bigger, together. When a college acquaintance suddenly dies, the group is forced to take a deeper look at their messy lives, while asking themselves— is this it or is there something bigger and better?
Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger also star in the comedy,...
- 2/18/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Make way for another new streaming service.
Bet Plus, a joint venture between Viacom’s Bet Networks and Tyler Perry Studios, will launch domestically on Thursday, Sept. 19. The ad-free subscription video-on-demand service, priced at $9.99 a month, will kick off with more than 1,000 hours of shows, movies and stand-up specials, including content from Tyler Perry, Tracy Oliver, Will Packer and other African American content creators.
“We are thrilled to offer a streaming experience of content curated for the underserved African American audience with Bet [Plus],” said Bet Networks president Scott Mills. “African Americans have a higher Svod adoption rate than any other consumer base on the market, which is why Bet [Plus] is a natural complement of Bet’s linear network, which has been and continues to be the leading home of black culture for decades.”
Bet Plus’ general manager Devin Griffin added, via release, that the service will launch a Bet Plus...
Bet Plus, a joint venture between Viacom’s Bet Networks and Tyler Perry Studios, will launch domestically on Thursday, Sept. 19. The ad-free subscription video-on-demand service, priced at $9.99 a month, will kick off with more than 1,000 hours of shows, movies and stand-up specials, including content from Tyler Perry, Tracy Oliver, Will Packer and other African American content creators.
“We are thrilled to offer a streaming experience of content curated for the underserved African American audience with Bet [Plus],” said Bet Networks president Scott Mills. “African Americans have a higher Svod adoption rate than any other consumer base on the market, which is why Bet [Plus] is a natural complement of Bet’s linear network, which has been and continues to be the leading home of black culture for decades.”
Bet Plus’ general manager Devin Griffin added, via release, that the service will launch a Bet Plus...
- 9/9/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announces a new comedy series starring WWE star The Big Show, and Bet unveils the cast of its upcoming original show “Bigger.”
Casting
Bet Networks has set the cast for its original series “Bigger.” The forthcoming series will feature Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger. The series takes place in Atlanta and focuses on a single black woman who bonds with a group of friends over their stagnant lives and the sudden death of an acquaintance. Will Packer and Will Packer Media are executive produce which debuts this fall.
Netflix has revealed that John Legend, Jason Sudeikis and Zoe Saldana will be among the celebrity guests to appear on season 3 of the preschool educational series “Ask the StoryBots.” Legend will appear in an episode to demonstrate how to make music, while Sudeikis will teach viewers how toilets work.
Casting
Bet Networks has set the cast for its original series “Bigger.” The forthcoming series will feature Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger. The series takes place in Atlanta and focuses on a single black woman who bonds with a group of friends over their stagnant lives and the sudden death of an acquaintance. Will Packer and Will Packer Media are executive produce which debuts this fall.
Netflix has revealed that John Legend, Jason Sudeikis and Zoe Saldana will be among the celebrity guests to appear on season 3 of the preschool educational series “Ask the StoryBots.” Legend will appear in an episode to demonstrate how to make music, while Sudeikis will teach viewers how toilets work.
- 7/30/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
Bet has announced the cast for “Bigger,” one of the first original series that will air on Bet+, the network’s upcoming streaming service.
The series, from executive producer Will Packer, will star Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger. Warren Burke and Terrence T. Terrell will also appear in recurring roles.
The 30-minute, 10-episode series follows a single black woman who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves: is there something bigger and better in life?
Also Read: Bet to Launch Streaming Service With Tyler Perry's Backing
“Bigger” was created by Felischa Marye and executive produced by Packer and Devon Shepard who also served as the showrunner.
“Bigger” recently wrapped production this summer in Atlanta.
The series, from executive producer Will Packer, will star Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger. Warren Burke and Terrence T. Terrell will also appear in recurring roles.
The 30-minute, 10-episode series follows a single black woman who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves: is there something bigger and better in life?
Also Read: Bet to Launch Streaming Service With Tyler Perry's Backing
“Bigger” was created by Felischa Marye and executive produced by Packer and Devon Shepard who also served as the showrunner.
“Bigger” recently wrapped production this summer in Atlanta.
- 7/30/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Bet Networks has set the cast for their forthcoming original comedy series Bigger from executive producer Will Packer. The scripted series will star Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony and Tristen Winger. Bigger recently wrapped production this summer in Atlanta. The 10 half-hour episodes will debut on the network’s streaming service Bet+ later this fall.
Set in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Little Five Points, Bigger follows a single black woman who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves: Is there something bigger and better in life?
“I’m excited about bringing this cast of some of the most talented new voices in television to this great new medium,” said Packer.
Here are the actors’ character...
Set in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Little Five Points, Bigger follows a single black woman who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves: Is there something bigger and better in life?
“I’m excited about bringing this cast of some of the most talented new voices in television to this great new medium,” said Packer.
Here are the actors’ character...
- 7/30/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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