What to Watch Labor Day Weekend
Plus: Venice and Telluride kick off, 20 films that could sell big, and other deep reads for your long weekend
Happy Thursday, friends, and happy Labor Day to our friends in the US. For those with a holiday weekend ahead of them, it’s a great time for some trend deep dives:
Not in a research mood? There are a ton of great films and TV shows coming out this weekend as well — plus news from Venice and Telluride. Let’s dive in.
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What to Watch This Labor Day Weekend
Acclaimed Comedies, Dramedies, and Stand-Up Specials
Only Murders in the Building - Season 4. “As thrilling and side-splitting as ever. In fact, it’s pretty close to the perfect show” (The Guardian). Luke Miller, DP - LA Unit; Matthew Barbato, Editor; Hulu.
Kaos. “Jeff Goldblum certainly looks like he’s having the time of his life playing Zeus in leisurewear” (Gizmodo). Dorothy Allen-Pickard, 2nd Unit Director; Alex Stylianou, ADR Mixer; Alessio Ciattini, Dailies Technical Manager: Italy. Netflix.
Adam Sandler: Love You. “The star is in fine, filthy form” (NYT). Damien Vandercruyssen, Senior Colorist; Roman Hankewycz, Addl. Colorist; James Reyes, Supervising DI Producer; Alec Perez, Conform Artist; Julieta Prieto, DI Post. Netflix.
Dark Thrillers and Legendary Horror
Dark Winds. “If you loved the first season of AMC's hit neo-Western mystery thriller, then you'll no doubt love Season 2” (Collider). Billy Luther, Director, Staff Writer; Twojay Dhillon, Steadicam; Emily Hazelton, Post-Production. Netflix.
The Wasp. From director Guillem Morales, “a confident portrait of how the tiny humiliations of childhood can fester… delicious, dark delight” (AWFJ). Sean Sorensen, Producer; John Sorapure, DP; Carly Guy, Hair and Makeup. In Theaters
The Terror. “Now is the perfect time to watch this legendary sci-fi horror” (ScreenRant). Guymon Casady, Executive Producer; Sam Biggs, ADR Mixer; David Sendall, Philip Clements, Foley Mixer; Camille Corbett, Asst. Re-Recording; Angelica Stirpe, Field Producer; Mayumi Yoshida, Cast. Netflix.
Documentary Profiles and Group Portraits
Merchant Ivory. “Where [Director] Soucy’s doc transcends… is in the many forthright, funny anecdotes about how these films came together” (THR). Stephen Soucy, Director, Writer, Producer. In Theaters
Seeking Mavis Beacon. “As investigators, [filmmaker Jazmin Renée Jones and computer prodigy Olivia McKayla] are tenacious and relentless; as filmmakers they are exciting and determined” (Variety). Guetty Felin, Producer; Kate Gondwe, Charlotte Cook, EPs. In Theaters
Going Varsity in Mariachi. “Handsomely shot by Michael Crommett, who highlights the crisp lines of the trajes and the caked-on makeup the women wear. There are nail-biting moments and heart-wrenching ones as well” (IndieWire). Michael Crommett, Cinematographer; E.J. Enriquez, Camera Operator; Julia Pontecorvo, Producer; Lauren Haber, EP; Kelsey Koenig, Co-EP. Netflix.
On the Industry Circuit: Prediction Time
20 movies that could sell big at this year’s fall festivals.
Labor Day Box Office Report - Reagan predicted to lead new releases. Xander Berkeley, Cast; Tanner Herriott, Set Photographer.
Telluride Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, and the lineup’s getting announced later today. Check out predicted nominees.
Venice Film Festival kicked off this week. Click through to say hi to all the Portrait filmmakers and attendees.
Plus: Chicken & Egg Pictures announced 29 grantees for year two of its Research & Development Grant. Congrats to members Angela Tucker, Elizabeth Lo, Rand Beiruty, Michèle Stephenson, Nico Opper, Georgina Cammalleri, and Jane M. Wagner.
On the Acquisition Beat
Neon acquires Hell Of A Summer. Heather Gardner, Music Supervisor; Gharrett Paon, Line Producer, Production Manager.
Gravitas Ventures acquires Studio One Forever. Erick Jolley, Re-recording Mixer; Veralucia Quispe, Sound Recordist.
Magnolia Pictures acquires The Gutter. Maggie Ruder, Production Designer; Veronica Bouza, DP; Carissa Kosta, Actor.
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Closing Soon: Fall Deadlines
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Submit to Yellowstone International Film Festival (8/30 Late Deadline)
Hulu Kartemquin Accelerator (8/31 deadline)
Nostos Screenwriting Retreat (9/1 deadline + discount)
Film Independent Spirit Awards (9/3 deadline)
Berlinale Talents Summit (9/4 deadline)
Mountainfilm Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship (9/5 deadline)
Loreen Arbus Grant (9/6 deadline)
MacDowell Fellowships (9/10 deadline)
AFI DWW+ (9/13 deadline)
WiM Short Film Grants (9/15 deadline)
The Gotham Awards (9/19 deadline)
From Script to PrePro Lab (9/22 deadline)
Voices with Impact Grant (9/26 deadline)
Lynn Shelton Grant (9/27 deadline)
The Athena List (9/30 deadline)
Jobs/Gigs Roundup
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Director - Multiplatform (Disney Television Animation), Disney.
Supervising Producer, Contestant Recruitment & Development, Jeopardy!
Visual Effects Executive, Apple TV+.
Research, Apple TV+.
Development Director, Chicken & Egg Pictures.
Trailer Editor, Mark Woollen & Associates.
Editor/Assistant Editor, COL Group Co., Ltd.
Vice President Group Director, Creative, Digitas.
Senior Producer, News Video, Warner Bros. Discovery.
News Producer, Video, CNN, Warner Bros. Discovery.
Motion Graphics Designer, Munchkin, Inc.
Sports Camera Operator & Sports Video Editor, Sports Broadcast Solutions.
Editor, PopCult Worldwide.
End Credits: Portrait Post of the Week
Until next week, friends. See you on Portrait.