Actress Sylvia Syms, who starred in classic British films including “Ice Cold in Alex” and “Victim,” has died at the aged of 89.

SAN ANTONIO Popular 80s actor Anthony Michael Hall is set to host a series of drive-in movie screenings in Schertz over the next month. EVO Entertainment announced Anthony Michael Halls Summer Drive-In Film Festival will be held over four weekends in July and early August. The film festival will showcase some of the actors classic films such as The Breakfast Club, Weird Science and 16 Candles. Special guests include actress Kelly LeBrock and actor James Jude Courtney. (Image provided by EVO Entertainment)Each evening will offer a double-feature presentation of two films shown outdoors at the EVO Drive-In experience in Schertz.

Now more than ever it’s so important to lift up and amplify black artists and creators, which is why a new film festival was created to do just that. The inaugural Black Life Film Fest will take place Sept. 5, and luckily for people who are interested in watching the selected films, the film festival will happen virtually, from the comfort of your home. Swirl Films and Mansa Productions are producing the festival, and the people there are asking for short film submissions that fit any kind of category. From documentaries and comedies to drama or animation -- as long as the film shows the black experience, it is eligible for submission. To find out more information about how you can submit your short film, or just general details pertaining to the new festival, you can visit the website here.