MPX Acquires Sean Whalen-Directed Horror Film ‘Swipe’ Before Cannes

Motion Picture Exchange (MPX) has acquired world sales rights to U.S. indie horror film “Swipe,” directed by Sean Whalen and featuring a murderous family of sadistic mute women. MPX will be presenting the female-driven chiller to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Marché du Film.  “Swipe” is the second feature by actor-director Whalen, whose acting credits…

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Frameline Announces Film Festival Slate

Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” Hayley Kiyoko’s “Girls Like Girls” and Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus” are among the titles set to screen during the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), Frameline announced Tuesday. The festival will take place June 17 through 27 across venues in San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland. Framline50 will open with…

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