In 2025, the world of true crime saw some standout shows. One that caught attention was "Predators, " a documentary that took a hard look at a controversial TV series from the past. "To Catch a Predator" was a show that aired from 2004 to 2007. It used a unique approach to catch people who were try
Avani Films is cooking up something special with a new batch of documentaries. They've got two films almost ready to roll and a science series in the works. First up, there's "Comedians in Bars, " a deep dive into the world of stand-up comedy. It's not just about the laughs; it's about the grind. T
The Zodiac Killer case has been the subject of many documentaries, but Charlie Shackleton's "Zodiac Killer Project" is different. It's not just another retelling of the same old story. Shackleton is known for his unique approach to filmmaking. His previous work, "The Afterlight, " was a one-of-a-kin
Ken Burns, a well-known documentary filmmaker, has spent the last decade working on a project about the American Revolution. This project is a six-part, 12-hour series that he believes is one of the most important films he has ever made. The series is not just about the famous figures like George Wa
Ken Burns, a renowned documentary filmmaker, has just dropped a massive project about the American Revolution. It's a six-part, 12-hour deep dive into the war that birthed the United States. Burns and his team, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, spent a decade cooking this up. They faced some toug
Selin Murat has taken over as the executive director of the IDFA Bertha Fund, stepping into a role previously held by Isabel Arrate Fernandez for 23 years. Murat, who has over 15 years of experience in the industry, finds her new position as a funder both interesting and challenging. Her first few m
Los Angeles is full of stories. And now, three of them just got a helping hand. A grant meant to keep filmmakers in L. A. has given $30, 000 to three documentary projects. That's right, three winners instead of one. The cash will help these films grow and shine. The idea behind the grant is simple:
In the early 1970s, a famous couple, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, watched the world from their small New York apartment. They saw wars, protests, and social issues that seemed familiar. A new documentary, "One to One: John & Yoko, " shows how they reacted to these events. The film focuses on a concert
The journey to create a true-crime documentary is a lot like detective work. It requires a lot of digging and a bit of luck. The director is at a point where ideas come to them from various sources. Sometimes, people pitch ideas. Other times, the director and their team are on the hunt for stories t
Shia LaBeouf is known for his intense performances on screen, but his real-life drama is just as captivating. He started a theater workshop in South Los Angeles. It was a free weekly event that drew in a mix of people, mostly young fans eager to be part of anything he did. LaBeouf was between mov
