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- A fading comedian and a suicidally despondent ballet dancer must look to each other to find purpose and hope in their lives.
- Inspired by the real-life love story of Willie Aames and wife Winnie Hung.
- In a society obsessed with fame, validation, and social media, one small-town narcissist pulls out all the stops in his pursuit of absolute stardom.
- A documentary on former New York City club owner Peter Gatien.
- Seizo Fukumoto has reportedly died 50,000 times in a career that has spanned half a century. His work catches the eye of Satsuki, who requests that he mentor her into becoming as good a fighter as he.
- Eigil, a boy of seven years, lives with his father, mother and little sister on a farm. He has a special friend: Snøvsen, a creature with one leg and one toe. When his family is having money problems and are in danger of getting evicted from their home, Eigil tries to use Snøvsen to raise money by signing him up for the circus and getting him on television.
- A murder case sparks a sensationalist press frenzy as it becomes clear that the killer only strikes when there is a full moon.
- TV Series
- After failing an audition, a self-conscious actress finds herself in a terrifying role.
- Dani vowed she'd never dance again after her boyfriend was killed on his way to pick her up from dance practice. Until a mysterious app appears on her phone, claiming it will give her anything she desires, as long as she obeys by dancing again.
- A love story between a Syrian refugee and the son of a Mexican illegal immigrant takes place amidst an ongoing racism- and classism-fueled war between two rival high schools.
- Focuses on the students and faculty at a New York performing arts school.
- A chorus girl (Anna Neagle) discovers a singer (Arthur Tracy) in the streets and asks her producer to give him a shot at stardom. Musical. Initial release: June 25, 1937
- Jennifer Hart, a promising actress, faces a make it/break it decision. During this life defining moment, her strive for success will be put to test as she deals with the bright and dark side of the show business industry. She will be pushed to her breaking point.
- After recovering from a long term illness, semi-retired popular singer Wah Fong Ying realizes that she has lived an unfulfilled life. With two failed marriages and estranged relationships with all of her children she lives a lonely life.
- Reflections on the final American film by Charles Chaplin.
- Ashira Seeks to Find her place in the world and make a name for herself, but it may come at a price.
- In the prologue Sharon Kimm and Mickey Reid are childhood friends in a tenement neighborhood but are separated when Sharon is placed in an orphanage. The story then presents Sharon as a young Hollywood star whose quick rise to fame leaves her a self-centered, superficial spendthrift. Ironically, the film that skyrocketed her to fame was written by Mickey. But her success is brief, and when it comes crashing to earth, Mickey is there to pick up the pieces.
- Grammy Award winning violinist James Ehnes decided that for his 40th birthday he would tour every province and territory in Canada, in his most ambitious recital tour ever. Life-long friend and filmmaker Nate Bower journeyed with James, his accompanist Andrew Armstrong (a world-renowned pianist himself), and James' family to every corner of the country, capturing the life behind the tour, intimate family moments, and breathtaking 'postcards' of each region, set to the gorgeous score performed by James and Andrew in his hometown of Brandon, Manitoba. Now living only minutes away from his parents and sister in Florida, James allows viewers a glimpse behind the facade of, arguably, the best violinist in the world.
- This creative documentary cinema tracks a group of sex workers and their young children form CAM-ON, a film production house in the Kalighat brothel, Kolkata. Despite the opposition, they are determined to become film technicians, resist prostitution among the second generation, strengthen the inter-personal relationships, survive through the art of cinema and aspire to transform the red light area into a professional film colony.
- Short
- Gary Shand is an aging comedian who wants to make the big time.
- From Go Fish to Paris is Burning to The Watermelon Woman, this festival favorite goes behind the scenes to reveal seven successful lesbian directors. These talented movie-makers enlighten and entertain as they explore their sexual identity, growing up gay, inspirations and techniques, Hollywood vs. Indie, and of course, love and sex, onscreen and off. The conversations are intimate, the topics unlimited, and the clips from their work enthralling. Featuring Cheryl Dunye, Rose Troche, Jennie Livingston, Monika Treut, Maria Maggenti, Su Friedrich and Heather MacDonald.
- TV Special
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- Limelight is the story of six people dedicated to pursuing fame and fortune at any cost. A national karaoke competition being held in Las Vegas looks to be their best chance at fulfilling their dreams of superstardom. Through interviews, lifestyle footage and karaoke performances, the characters' distinct personalities come alive as their individual journeys are documented by a film crew. Ace Stradlin, millionaire playboy, has the fortune, now he just wants people to know he has it. A wrestler in therapy uses karaoke to soothe his "beast" side. A former beauty contest runner-up refuses to accept second place and vows to win, as "failure is not an option". Aspiring opera singer Desiree Trianne sees the competition as a launching pad to performing at Luscala one day. Hailing from a small town in Kentucky, young Dakotah Frost dreams of becoming the next Shania Twain. Finally, an Elvis Impersonator who thinks he is the King reincarnated rounds out the contestants hoping to be crowned "The King of Karaoke". Think "Best in Show" meets Karaoke in this hilarious mockumentary.
- A special gala to celebrate one of Scotland's best-loved entertainers on the milestone of his 60 years in show-business.
- Limelight is a story about a young, rigid actress named Scarlett that finally gets to work with her idolised director, Ángel Felix. During her experiences on set and exposure to Ángel's drastic measures, she undergoes mental and physical changes to perfect her role.
- A graduated actress has to make a decision between: her family and her career.
- As a Star, what one says and does greatly influences fans. The ENTbash panel of award-winning young talent share how an entertainer can inspire in healthy and progressive ways. Teen Stars discuss elements affecting an artist's Brand, Fanbase, and Prospects of being hired: Stars share how a young performer can effectively network, and how one's personal brand is impacted by posts that are forever documented online. Produced by Z Star Digital Agency, and presented by the Young Artist Academy(TM), this panel of young Entertainment Professionals answer some of the most important questions for young performers.
- Norman Lloyd discusses Charles Chaplin and Limelight (1952).
- In a Kolkata brothel, sex workers and their kids create an amateur film group with the goal of sharing their own stories.
- Problems surface in pre-production as the trio reaches out to the community to search for their dream cast. But they find out that casting the movie isn't as easy as they expected it to be.
- The Limelight is a dilapidated nightclub on its final hours - about to close its doors for the last time. It is dark, crumbling and cheap. In one last attempt to revitalise its fortunes, the owners decide to host an under eighteens battle of the bands.
- Four one-hour programmes featuring 16 of the best unsigned bands in Ireland, playing everything from rock and rap to hip-hop, pop and country.
- The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
- Bill is an aspiring musician, who attempts to produce his first music video.
- In the midst of a rebellion in the Republic of Congo, two young women must grapple between their political allegiances and their love for each other.
- TV Series