Dev Shapiro

Dev is the CEO and head of production at Selig Polyscope Co. He is also the technical brains behind Selig Film News. Often compared to Irving Thalberg he is a film historian and a Bollywood movie poster collector.
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Moonshot Pilot Accelerator Opens 2026 Applications After Alum’s Success Story

Applications for the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator open April 1 as the program celebrates its first major success story: the sale of an alum’s project to a production company. As part of Moonshot Initiative’s push to...

VINDICTA, A COMPELLING WW 2 FEATURE FROM WRITER-DIRECTOR DOMINIK SEDLAR, WILL MAKE ITS WEST COAST PREMIERE AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL

VINDICTA, a feature film written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Dominik Sedlar, will have its LA Premiere at the 26th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival on April 15th at 7PM at the TCL Chinese...

OK2BX Film Festival Celebrates Five Years of Storytelling and Inclusion

The OK2BX Film Festival proudly announces its 5th anniversary, marking half a decade of empowering young filmmakers, elevating diverse voices, and championing the message that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and...

Lou Diamond Phillips to Accept Star Award during 20th Anniversary Dallas International Film Festival Ceremonies

Actor/director Lou Diamond Phillips, who first gained attention with his roles in LA BAMBA, STAND AND DELIVER, and YOUNG GUNS, will accept the DIFF Dallas Star Award as part of the 2026...

USA Film Festival 2026 Announces First Big Splash with Renny Harlin and Gene Simmons’ DEEP WATER

Prior to Magenta Light Studio's new disaster thriller Deep Water splashing into theaters nationwide on May 1st, the film will preview in Dallas at the 56th Annual USA Film Festival on Friday, April 24th....

Austin’s Indie Meme South Asian Film Festival Announces 2026 Film Lineup

The 11th Annual Indie Meme Film Festival announced its film lineup and events for the acclaimed Austin-based film festival celebrating bold and innovative South Asian cinema from around the world. Gala selections...

Oscar-nominated Viva Verdi! launches impact campaign with special screenings at Mount Sinai and NYU

Following a wave of recognition and growing national interest, the acclaimed Oscar-nominated documentary VIVA VERDI! launches Impact Campaign with a series of special screenings and discussions held at Mount Sinai Health System and...

DIFF Announces Line-up for 20th Dallas International Film Festival 2026

DIFF has announced the line-up for the 20th edition of the annual Dallas International Film Festival, Thursday, April 23 – Thursday, April 30, 2026. The Festival is an Oscar® Qualifying Festival, and...

Dev Shapiro

Dev is the CEO and head of production at Selig Polyscope Co. He is also the technical brains behind Selig Film News. Often compared to Irving Thalberg he is a film historian and a Bollywood movie poster collector.