Wren is nineteen and is determined to make it big in the world of rock 'n' roll. The pieces of her world are scattered over lower Manhattan: the abandoned train yards along the Hudson River; a grungy Lower East Side tenement; the copy shop where she works; and most of all, the helter skelter world of East Village rock clubs.. It doesn't matter then that Wren can't sing or play an instrument, or even write songs; or that her aggressiveness is often rewarded with a black eye or busted lip. Desperation makes people do dangerous things..

Bang Bang Baby is an otherworldly sci-fi musical about Stepphy, who lives in a sleepy 1960's town with her alcoholic father. Stepphy dreams of escaping to a better life on the stage and screen, and when rock star Bobby Shore's car breaks down in Lonely Arms, it seems her dream might be coming true.. But when Stepphy hears that the local chemical factory is leaking dangerous purple fumes that can cause spontaneous human mutations, she becomes obsessed with hiding these dark secrets from Bobby. The ugly reality of Stepphy's world increasingly encroaches on her fantasy of running away and becoming a star with Bobby - leading to an unavoidable clash..

Don Alfonso plays the marimba for a living. When he meets an old underground heavy-metal legend, they decide to do something radical and fuse both sounds. A fresh and hilarious documentary-fiction hybrid about the fusion between tradition and modernity that conveys a moving and authentic sense of Guatemalan life.. Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.. "This largely comic look at one determined marimba player's struggles is a clear allegory on the dangers Guatemalan artists face when thinking outside the box." - Robert Koehler , Variety

In his first Hollywood production, the formidable giant of American independent film John Cassavetes tells the story of a jazz musician who falls in love with a timid vocalist. After joining his group, she unintentionally turns his life upside down. With unforgettable performances by crooner Bobby Darin and Stella Stevens, this film delicately mirrors Cassavetes' own struggles with adapting to the big-budget, fast-paced, commercialized world of the Hollywood studio system. *"[TOO LATE BLUES] has moments that are indelible and heartbreaking." - Jonathan Rosenbaum, **Chicago Reader***

Though his mother (Angela Lansbury) expects him to climb the corporate ladder, Elvis would rather wear an aloha shirt than a white collar. Defying his mother's wishes, Elvis goes to work as a tour guide where he entertains a car full of cuties. This rockabilly romp is sure to make any lover of the king of rock and roll smile! Nominated for Best Written American Musical by the **Writer's Guild of America**.

Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. Official Selection at the **Seattle International Film Festival**. *"David Heinz's excellent debut is an ardent plea for togetherness in a divided world. Aided by his leading actors, talented cinematographer, and ear-worm of a soundtrack, Joni and Elliott's journey is a privilege to share." - Chloe Walker, **Film Inquiry***

Tara (Tara Jane O'Neil) is growing weary of her slacker life. When her brother Otis, an arrogant rocker lead vocalist, abuses Tara after a show, she and her pals hijack his van (full of band equipment), hit the road and form their own band. The film features Ian Svenonius and members of Rodan and The Grifters, playing versions of themselves. With music by Unwound, Slant 6, Freakwater, Versus, Polvo, Smog, Helium and others.. "Strikingly true-to-life...wry comic veracity." - Variety. "An Easy Rider for the 90's and deserves as much attention." - The Alternative Press

Tale of a father who struggles to bond with his estranged son Gabriel, after Gabriel suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.

Paris, the City of Light, shines even brighter when Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire team up, bringing their luminous starpower to this exquisite **Oscar**-nominated musical featuring songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Featuring iconic performances from two legends of the silver screen, this joyous, stylish film is sure to leave you singing and dancing. Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the **Academy Awards**. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the **Cannes Film Festival**. *"A timeless musical treat and the most fun you can have with really elegant clothes on." - David Parkinson, **Empire Magazine***

Tony Palmer's feature, scripted by Charles Wood, dramatises the story which hit the Italian headlines in 1908, when Puccini was fifty. Robert Stephens plays Puccini, Virginia McKenna his wife, Elvira, and Judith Howarth the servant girl who, wrongly accused by Elvira of having an affair with her husband, killed herself. The scandal devastated Puccini's career and shattered his private life. Ten years later he wrote Turandot. Music and documentary film are skillfully combined with the drama to draw connections between this sublime masterpiece and Puccini's experiences..

A powerful biopic based on the true and fascinating story of acclaimed music icon Dalida. From her birth in Cairo followed by a traumatic childhood to her worldwide huge success with 170 million albums sold, DALIDA is the intimate portrait of a strong, fiercely independent, liberated, complex and talented woman.... Official Selection at the Munich International Film Festival.. "[Sveva Alviti is] a charismatic force of nature that's impossible to ignore" - The Hollywood Reporter

Based on the true story of opera legend Andrea Bocelli, Amos is born with the gift of superb vocal talent, but he is also nearly blind. Driven by great ambition, Amos does not give up despite repeated challenges until he manages to achieve his first great success on stage. From there, he begins a life studded with victories and becomes one of the most celebrated opera singers in the world.