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Several key figures in the film industry have been making waves. Filmmaker Sophy Romvari has signed with Fusion Entertainment, while ReelShort CEO Joey Jia is set to speak at a media summit. Additionally, Apple TV’s Israeli thriller ‘Unconditional’ continues its run and a new Duncan Sheik musical is set for Off Broadway.
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Variety
Joey Jia, founder and CEO of vertical content shop ReelShort, is set to speak next month at the Vertical Media Summit, hosted in Hollywood by media research firm Owl & Co. Jia will take part in a conversation on June 3 with Owl & Co. chief Hernan Lopez, the former Fox executive and founder o
2026-05-08 13:15 UTC
Variety
Despite what the obligatory disclaimer before each episode may say, the Israeli thriller “Unconditional” — which aired on Keshet 12 in its country of origin last month before coming to Apple TV in the U.S. — is clearly inspired by real-life events. When 23-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn,
2026-05-08 13:15 UTC
Variety
Fusion Entertainment has signed Toronto-based filmmaker Sophy Romvari for management. Romvari is currently earning acclaim for her feature directorial debut, “Blue Heron,” which was released theatrically by Janus Films in the U.S. last month. The film is now rolling out to theaters acros
2026-05-08 13:17 UTC
Deadline
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Duncan Sheik’s new musical based on the Manga graphic novel, will premiere Off Broadway this fall, producers announced today. The production, featuring music and lyrics by Sheik, will open at a new Chelsea neighborhood venue called The Night Egg, named after a Fre
2026-05-08 13:28 UTC