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In the multicolored pandemonium of Unicorn Boy, we meet Matty, a character whose vibrant exterior contrasts sharply with his turbulent emotional landscape. Torn by the echoes of a recent heartbreak, Matty epitomizes the chaos of modern existence—looking for peace in a world that feels increasingly unfamiliar.

Their introduction is infused with melancholy introspection, revealing a spirit yearning for transformation amidst the mundane. The unexpected appearance of a unicorn, a turbulent harbinger of change, is a portal to a fantasy realm where colors bleed and boundaries melt, forcing Matty to confront the essence of their being.

Matt Kiel, the visionary behind this animated adventure, weaves their turbulent experiences into the story’s fabric. The film reflects Kiel’s journey, as she struggles with identity and self-acceptance in a society that is frequently antagonistic to the nuances of individual expression.

This genesis, borne of isolation and reflection, imbues Unicorn Boy with palpable authenticity,...

Sterling K. Brown and the cast of “The Blackening” have been added to the lineup at CultureCon Los Angeles 2023. The festival kicks off on Saturday, June 17 at Rolling Greens Mateo, making it the first-ever full CultureCon summit to take place in L.A.

The festival is presented by Max and will be hosted by comedian Jay Pharoah and Emmy-winning journalist Francesca Amiker. Also slated to appear is singer-songwriter Victoria Monét, rapper Lakeyah and “The Blackening” director Tim Story and stars Dewayne Perkins and X Mayo, who’ll discuss the horror-comedy with Pharoah.

Festival partners Cîroc, Sephora, My Black is Beautiful, Prime Video, McDonald’s, Coca Cola and others will be hosting panels and activities for festival goers. In addition, CultureCon will be filled with skill-building workshops, activations and numerous Black-owned small businesses to shop from.

“When it comes to real community work in the East, CultureCon has held it down bar for bar,...

The Lighthouse International Film Festival have announced their Darkhouse programming block for this year's festival on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.    Our friend Ted Geoghegan's film Brooklyn 45 is one of four U.S. feature films in this year's lineup. The other three homegrown films include the unsettling life-sized puppet flick, Abruptio, animated dark fantasy, Unicorn Boy, and haunted adventure flick, Ghost Babe. The lone international title in the block is Enter Mycel from Austrian director Matt Kiel.    There will also be a special screening of Niels Arden Oplev's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Write ups about all five films are included in the announcement that follows.    2023 Lighthouse Film Festival Announces Darkhouse Programming   Fifteenth Edition of Premiere East Coast Film Festival Reveals...

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The Lighthouse International Film Festival has announced their second edition of Darkhouse this afternoon, a genre-centric screening category focused on the best in boundary-pushing horror, science fiction, and fantasy cinema.

The festival’s Darkhouse program, which will take place June 7-11 on Long Beach Island, NJ, will showcase five new features, one special spotlight screening, and 28 short films.

Selected titles include Ted Geoghegan’s SXSW hit Brooklyn 45, about a group of veterans who gather for a séance at the end of World War II; Evan Marlowe’s mannequin horror film Abruptio, featuring the voices of Jordan Peele, James Marsters, and Robert Englund; and Matt Kiel’s animated dark fantasy Unicorn Boy, starring Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, and Harold Perrineau. The programming block will also feature a special screening of 2009’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo with director Niels Arden Oplev in attendance.

In addition to their Darkhouse category,...