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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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...

ChaiFlicks to Release Sarah Solemani’s Award-Winning Short Film “Mashhad” Depicting Hidden Chapter of Iranian and Jewish History

The award-winning short film Mashhad, written and directed by actor and filmmaker Sarah Solemani (Bridget Jones’s Diary), will premiere on the Jewish streaming platform ChaiFlicks on April 6. Ahead of its debut,...

26th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Returns April 12-19, 2026 with Record 450 Films from 65+ Countries

The 26th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival® (BHFF) will return from April 12 – April 19, 2026, marking its largest and most internationally diverse edition to date. With a record-breaking 450 films...

THE 28TH ANNUAL OUTSHINE LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL SPRING EDITION RETURNS TO SOUTH FLORIDA FROM APRIL 23 – MAY 3

Strong. Proud. United. The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition returns to South Florida April 23 – May 3, 2026! Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the...

Relationship Rules Were Meant to Be Rewritten – “The Poly Couple” ElectricNOW’s First Original Scripted Series Debuts April 16

ElectricNOW, the free streaming service from Electric Entertainment, is going big! New apps for phones, web, tablets, Roku, FireTV, AppleTV, and smart televisions. The service is a complete upgrade -- sporting new...

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.