Jeff Kmiotek is putting the “reality” back in reality TV with his new production company, ELIXIR. After he got his start on the UCLA campus as a writer for the Daily Bruin and founder of UCLA TV, alumnus Kmiotek quickly broke into the entertainment industry. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are Stuart Krasnow (left), Andrew Glassman (center) and UCLA alumnus Jeff Kmiotek (right). Kmiotek will launch his new production company ELIXIR on Feb. 11. (Courtesy of Mickey Ramos)
Warning: spoilers ahead This one hurts. “Love Hurts” leapt into theaters Friday, begging stunt specialist Jonathan Eusebio to stick the landing with a couple Oscars sweethearts leading his directorial debut. Read more...
Photo: Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose sport black accented outfits and stand facing each other. The pair stars in the action-comedy “Love Hurts” that released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Feb. 13 at 9:38 p.m. Craig Cockerill is combating cinematic conceptions of artificial intelligence. The alumnus’ directorial debut “Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach” is set to release early 2025. Read more...
Photo: Mike Markoff (Kent Collins) sports a half-zip and plugs a wire into a metal box while surrounded by deep blue lights. The UCLA alumnus, Craig Cockerill’s new film “Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach” will be in theaters early 2025. (Courtesy of Deep Fake)
This post was updated Feb. 4 at 9:22 p.m. It’s only human nature to have a “Companion.” Drew Hancock’s psychological thriller and first feature film “Companion” will slash into theaters Jan. Read more...
Photo: Sophie Thatcher (Iris) displays an apprehended look while shedding a tear. The actress stars in the thriller film “Companion” releasing in theaters everywhere Jan. 31. (Courtesy of IMDb)
YouTube’s top creators are expanding the small screen – let’s talk about that. Saturday, industry organization BrandStorytelling hosted its inaugural Creator Day, a sanctioned event of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as part of its 11-day run in Park City, Utah. Read more...
Photo: Antonia Blyth moderates a panel with Sean Evans, Link Neal and Rhett McLaughlin. The discussion was part of BrandStorytelling’s inaugural Creator Day. (left to right) (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
Weaving absurdism and romance, “Atropia” interrogates the Western perspective of the Middle East. Directed by Hailey Gates, the war satire film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Read more...
Photo: Callum Turner, cast member in “Atropia” dons a brown and beige checkered cardigan and speaks into the microphone. “Atropia” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 8:09 p.m. There is nothing fluffy about Bryn Chainey’s feature film debut. Distributed by horror production company SpectreVision, “Rabbit Trap” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Midnight category. Read more...
Photo: “Rabbit Trap” star Jade Croot smiles and looks past the camera while walking through a crowd of people at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
