Kiss the Future, the documentary produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, is going to get a shot at Oscar recognition after all. The Academy today reversed its earlier decision declaring the film ineligible on the basis of not meeting qualification criteria. As of this morning, the documentary…

UPDATED:: Academy sources say the rule that states a film, to qualify for Oscar consideration, must play “in the same commercial motion picture theater” three times a day for a week has been in place since the 93rd Academy Awards. That language appears under Rule Two section 2d, which outlines eligibility…

EXCLUSIVE: The Motion Picture Academy has rejected a plea from producers Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and fellow makers of Kiss the Future to reconsider its decision ruling the documentary ineligible for Oscar consideration. The award-winning film — exploring the 1990s siege of Sarajevo and how the city's…

AMC Theatres will be the exclusive cinematic home to Kiss the Future, the award-winning documentary about the siege of Sarajevo and how its people and artistic community drew inspiration from the music of U2. Under a deal between AMC and Fifth Season, select AMC locations will debut the film on…

The Sarajevo Film Festival has long been the biggest showcase of Southeast European cinema and this year's edition, which unspools on August 11, is on course to be its most reflective and regionally focused edition yet.  "Our manifesto has always been to support young filmmakers and productions from…

The Tribeca Festival brings its unusual brand of film, music, TV, games, reunions and talks, audio and immersive storytelling to New York City this week, a festival for the city and the latest stop for the film community after a short post-Cannes break. Today's opening may face unexpected headwinds as New…

The Tribeca Festival has its opening-night, closing-night and centerpiece films. Organizers said today that the documentary Kiss the Future will kick off the event on June 7 and a 30th anniversary screening of fest co-founder Robert De Niro’s A Bronx Tale will bookend it on June 17. This year’s…

For almost four years of siege in the 1990s, the city of Sarajevo concussed from shelling, the rumblings of armored vehicles and the repeated pop of sniper fire. But in stolen moments, other more hopeful sounds broke through: music coming from underground clubs and through TV sets whenever…

Matt Damon revealed he is in the early stages of research in a documentary project tackling the war in Ukraine at the Berlin Film Festival on Sunday. The Jason Bourne actor and producer was at the festival as one of the producers on Kiss The Future. The documentary revisits the Siege of…

EXCLUSIVE: Civilians trapped in the middle of war need more than just food and shelter to survive. They also need something to keep their spirit alive, something to lighten the burden in the darkest hours. Music often fulfills that need, providing a release and nurturing hope. It is true in Ukraine now…