Get the latest gossip

Academy Museum to Tribute Marlon Brando, ‘Star Wars,’ Premiere 4K Restoration of ‘Amadeus’ — Film News in Brief


Jackson Cooper has been named executive director of the nonprofit American Genre Film Archive.

Additionally, AGFA oversees restoration and home video releases for 12 projects every year and runs a theatrical catalogue of 1,800+ genre and cult features for global distribution to theaters, festivals and museums. Whether through donating, partnerships, or volunteering, AGFA is for all and I’m honored to work alongside the incredibly talented staff, board, our partners, and the community to move the organization into this exciting new chapter.” DuVernay was recognized for her body of work and her latest feature “Origin.” The filmmaker brought her cinematographer Matthew Lloyd up to the podium with her and mentioned how “Origin” marked the first time she had shot on film.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Variety

Read more on:

Photo of jackson cooper

jackson cooper