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Documentary Showcase Casts Off on Epic Journey with Losing Sight of Shore
Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the award-winning documentary Losing Sight of Shore, now airing on Scientology Network. DOCUMENTARY... - April 23, 2023 - Scientology Media Productions
Rugg Williams and Oren Williams TV Comedy Wins Big at Indie Series Awards
The cast and crew of the hit TV comedy "Millennials" are celebrating after taking home three prestigious awards at the 13th Annual Indie Series Awards held in Burbank on April 12. "Millennials" won the coveted "Best Comedy Series" and “Best Ensemble –... - April 22, 2023 - Millennials
The Movie, "With Myself," is a Finalist in the LGBTQ Section of the Behind Hollywood
“With Myself” (125 minutes, Drama/Comedy/Scifi), by the International award-winning director, Leonardo Corbucci, is a finalist in the LGBTQ section of the Behind Hollywood International film festival (bhiff.org). This film serves as a powerful reminder that we should embrace and celebrate our differences, rather than judge or marginalize those who deviate from what some see as societal norms. - April 18, 2023 - With Myself LLC
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Launches Special Social Media Campaign
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) is excited to announce the launch of a special Social Media campaign for the 35-episode award-winning documentary series, All the Best with Zita Keeley. Starting on April 12, 2023, fans and followers of the series can engage with WWMPC’s social... - April 12, 2023 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Philadelphia Singer Josephine Sincere Returns with a New Single
After a long hiatus, the soulful singer-songwriter is back with a remake of Kate Bush's classic, "This Woman's Work." - April 05, 2023 - The Performance Lab No 33
Lyvia's House: Love and Revenge Set in a Walnut Orchard
Acquisition Available for this Get-Out-Meets-Twin-Peaks Indie Thriller - April 03, 2023 - Lyvia's House LLC
Tahif Attiek Collaborates with Vice Media and Shares New Single "Tense Dystopia"
Portland-based Composer Tahif Attiek collaborates with Vice Media on season 3 of their Showtime Series and shares a new single, "Tense Dystopia," which originally aired March 2022. "Tense Dystopia" is the first collaboration with Vice. He has also worked with their custom... - March 25, 2023 - Tahif Attiek
Documentary Celebrating Veteran-Owned Businesses in Production
"Land of the Brave" is a new documentary film that celebrates the courage, sacrifice, and determination of veteran-owned businesses across the United States. The film highlights the stories of veterans who have transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship, showcasing their resilience, creativity, and commitment to serving their communities. - March 23, 2023 - Black Forest Films
Afritalent Agency Presents Nollywood Blockbuster "Kanaani" in Partnership with Tola Olatunji Films
"Kanaani," the highly anticipated movie from Tola Olatunji, explores the triumphs of young love, choices, and the agony of human trafficking. - March 21, 2023 - Afritalent Agency
TV Personality, Kimberly D. Worthy to Appear on Jay Leno’s Late Night Game Show/Talk Show
Kimberly D. Worthy will compete on "You Bet Your Life," hosted by Talk Show Legend Jay Leno. - March 20, 2023 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC
Dune Star Joins Interactive Mobile Game, Clive is a Good Guy
Acclaimed British character actor, Neil Bell (Dune, Dead Man's Shoes, Star Wars: Andor, Coronation Street, Emmerdale), has been tapped to star in an upcoming interactive smartphone game from a groundbreaking new independent studio, Indolent Games. - March 10, 2023 - Indolent Games
The 2023 Hollywood Swag Bag; Unofficial Oscar Gift Baskets Are Delivered to Nominees in Honor of Awards Weekend
Hollywood Swag Bag Gifts are sent directly to the nominees, since 2007. - March 09, 2023 - Hollywood Swag Bag
Matthew Modine Narrates a New UFO Documentary
1091 Presents: Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations. UFO Documentary from Ron James, narrated by Matthew Modine, releasing digitally on April 18, 2023. - March 08, 2023 - Ron James Television & Media
Seal Team 6 Veteran and "Cleared Hot" Host Andy Stumpf to Front New IRONCLAD Podcast and Film Series "Change Agents" from Executive Producer Jack Carr
Former Navy SEAL, wingsuit record holder, and host of the popular podcast Cleared Hot, has signed on to host the new podcast from IRONCLAD and executive producer Jack Carr; Change Agents. In each episode, Stumpf sits down with an “agent of change” who is tackling some of the... - March 08, 2023 - IRONCLAD
The 23rd African American Women in Cinema Virtual Film Festival is Pleased to Announce the “AAWIC Trailer of the Year Award”
Filmmakers/Webisode/Content Creators will have the opportunity to submit their trailer for an opportunity to win AAWIC’s Trailer of the Year Award Sponsored by Biggs-v-Biggs and supported by SoundSurf.com and the Independent Film School. - March 07, 2023 - AAWIC
Movie Special Effects Studio Producing Their First Major Motion Picture
After creating the effects for over 40 iconic films, Schaffer Studios is now venturing to produce a motion picture of their own. - March 04, 2023 - Schaffer Studios
NYC’s Fiat Lux Pictures and Film Studios Announces New Feature Film
Fiat Lux Pictures and Film Studios, DBA Fiat Lux Studios, announces it has begun production on its independent feature film, Once A Week For Life. The film centers around the story of a police Lieutenant who heads up the NYPD-FBI Joint Fugitive Task Force and a Trauma Nurse heading a downtown... - February 24, 2023 - Fiat Lux Studios Pictures and Film Studios, Inc.
Hari Kondabolu and Senator Manka Dhingra at Tasveer in Person Annual Gala
Tasveer’s Sixth Annual Gala, after two years being online, will be held in-person on Saturday, March 18th 5.30 pm at Seattle Marriott Redmond. Well-known writer, stand-up comedian, and host of the recent Netflix show Snack vs Chef, Hari Kondabolu is the keynote speaker at Tasveer Sixth... - February 20, 2023 - Tasveer
Mary Aloe, CEO of Aloe Entertainment, Heads Her Flagship Movie Production Company and Team in Los Angeles for Another Banner Year in 2023, Including “Marlowe”
The Aloe Entertainment team and its founder, Mary Aloe, have 3 movies being released in 2023 and 5 going into production including “Marlowe,” starring Liam Neeson; “Tin Solider,” starring Jamie Foxx and Robert DeNiro; “Morning,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern, and Naomi Ackie; and “Freud’s Last Session,” starring Sir Anthony Hopkins to name just some of the Aloe Entertainment’s movies being released and/or heading into production in 2023. - February 15, 2023 - Aloe Entertainment
Black Film, Black Voices
The 3rd Annual Greenwood Film Festival is here. The big event is back again, taking place August 2-6, 2023, with a new slate of black films and workshops curated for film lovers, film makers, and all the above. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Greenwood Film Festival loves to highlight black local... - February 15, 2023 - Greenwood Film Festival
JRP Virtual Marks 100 Years of Uncovering, Nurturing and Showcasing Talent
John Robert Powers, founded in 1923, has been a leader in the entertainment industry for 100 years. With a focus on helping aspiring models, actors, and entertainers reach their goals, JRP Virtual offers a wide range of programs to help their clients succeed. JRP is dedicated to the development and success of its clients, allowing them to reach their full potential. - February 14, 2023 - JRP Virtual
New Media Film Festival® Announces Groundbreaking Shortlist of Nominees for 14th Annual Event
The 14th New Media Film Festival® is proud to announce a shortlist of nominees for this year's event, featuring a diverse range of content from the USA, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Germany, and Mexico. All of the works on the shortlist are premiering in categories such as 360, NFT, Web Series,... - February 11, 2023 - New Media Film Festival
Bruce Bellocchi, Writer and Director of the Feature Film, "The Legend of Jack and Diane," Opens a South Florida Production Office
Writer and director, Bruce Bellocchi has found footing and worldwide distribution with his first feature film, "The Legend of Jack and Diane," but promises bigger things from his second release, "Love Kills," which starts filming in April of this year. - February 09, 2023 - B. Bellocchi Films
Poster Launch of the Documentary Film, The Angel Within
Stralent Brand Management hosted the poster launch of the highly anticipated documentary film by Fahim Hamid Ali, "The Angel Within," at the Lionhead Golf Club in Brampton, ON. The event was attended by dignitaries, business leaders, accomplished professionals, journalists, and members of diverse communities. The film is set to premiere at the red carpet event at TIFF Bell Lightbox in April of this year. - February 09, 2023 - Stralent Brand Management
Hay There Social Media Teams Up with That Darn Chat to Add Fair Play’s Approach to Its Social Media Curriculum, and Support Women Holistically
As seen in the FAIR PLAY Documentary produced by Hello Sunshine, Emily A. Hay, Founder of Hay There Social Media, and Fair Play Certified Facilitator, Laura Danger of That Darn Chat, are on a mission to provide overwhelmed caregivers with immediately applicable solutions to universal challenges like inequities at home, and its damaging impact on women’s professional fulfillment. - February 07, 2023 - Hay There Social Media
Local Female Filmmakers Win Top Honors in Filmmaking Competition
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP), the world's oldest and largest timed filmmaking competition, announced the results of the Inland Empire’s Best Film of 2022, during its “Best Of” Screenings and Award Show held at the Harkins Theatre in Redlands. The winning film “The Spaces... - February 06, 2023 - Footlight Studios
SoCal Production Company to Host Inaugural Female Filmmaker Meetup
IE-based Women-helmed production company seeks to build a community of women-identifying and gender nonbinary filmmakers with focus outside of the LA area. - February 06, 2023 - Footlight Studios
Cancer Diagnoses Turns Cinder Shine Back to Her First Love: Songwriting
After a 30-year detour as a fitness expert and author, Singer-Songwriter Cinder Shine’s terminal cancer diagnosis presented an opportunity to make music creation a source of healing. Cinder Shine found a community of like-minded artists who want to inspire. - January 31, 2023 - Cinder Shine
Holocaust Film Inspires Indiana Town
"The Ice Cream Man," a short film about the Holocaust starring Noah Emmerich will be shot this March in Columbus, Indiana. Based on the true story of Ernst Cahn, a popular Jewish owner of an ice cream parlor in Amsterdam, who in 1941 was targeted by SS Lieutenant Klaus Barbie, the infamous "Butcher of Lyon." Cahn's actions sparked a series of events that led to what became known as The February Strike, the first and largest anti-Nazi protest during World War II. - January 27, 2023 - The Ice Cream Man
Bloody Crime-Spree Thriller "The Killers Next Door" Releases Worldwide
"My wife and I have what some may say is an unhealthy obsession for true crime thrillers. We love In Cold Blood, Fargo... not to mention countless episodes of Dateline," LoCicero explains. "The stories are so captivating because they show extreme events we hope we’ll never have to experience ourselves." With his feature film debut thriller, "The Killers Next Door," LoCicero asks, "What are everyday people capable of when pushed to the limits and challenged to fight for their very survival?" - January 26, 2023 - JL Pictures
Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Returns for 11th Annual Celebration of Indie Film February 16-25, 2023
Winter Film Awards showcases films from emerging filmmakers from around the world in all genres, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. - January 25, 2023 - Winter Film Festival
Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, California, Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Winston Verdult, a graduating senior at St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts candidates as part of the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were nominated from thousands of participants in... - January 23, 2023 - Winston Verdult
Free Screening of "Hybrid" Episode 1 of TV Series UTOPIA @ FTLADW 1st Annual Filmmakers Showcase; Location: Savor Cinema by FTLADW on Monday, January 23, 2023
TAT Productions invites all to a free screening of HYBRID, Episode 1, Series Utopia, at the Ft. Lauderdale Art & Design Week's (FTLADW) 1st Annual Filmmakers Showcase on Monday, January 23 at 8 PM. The red carpet event begins at 7:30. UTOPIA. Episode 1: HYBRID Synopsis: Survivors of a future... - January 23, 2023 - TAT Productions
Ricci, Swallow, D’Onofrio Announced as Celebrities Attending FAN EXPO Cleveland, March 24-26
Star Trek, The Office, Trailer Park Boys Standouts Lead Off Lineup at Huntington Convention Center. - January 22, 2023 - Fan Expo HQ
Krush Brau Park Launches "Alice in Vunderland Immersive Experience"
Get ready to dive into a fantastical world of wonder and excitement at the Alice in Vunderland Experience starting January 28, 2023. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy a delicious meal. - January 20, 2023 - Krush Brau Park
Patrick Fabian, 2023 SAG Award Nominee for "Better Call Saul," Leads Timely Cautionary Tale, "The Way We Speak," from Award-Winning Writer-Director Ian Ebright
Accomplished actor Patrick Fabian, known for his role as Howard Hamlin in the critically acclaimed AMC series, "Better Call Saul," will lead an ensemble cast in the upcoming independent narrative feature, "The Way We Speak." Written and directed by Ian Ebright, the film is an... - January 20, 2023 - Broken Telegraph Films
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Prepares for the Much-Anticipated CEO Welcome on January 27 After Naming Sharon Giovinazzo as Its Chief Executive Officer
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, California's oldest and most diverse blindness organization, in which blind and sighted employees work together at every level to serve people from age 0 to 100 who are blind or have low vision, is pleased to welcome Sharon Giovinazzo as the new Chief Executive Officer. Sharon’s recent appointment follows an extensive selection process that considered candidates from across the country. - January 20, 2023 - Lighthouse for the Blind
New Animated Short, The Bridge, Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge. - January 12, 2023 - PAWS NY
New Documentary "Under The Same Sky" Brings Women Together Worldwide
Actress Alison Chace's "Under The Same Sky" documentary has won Most Inspirational Film at Top Shorts and Best Director at NWIFT Awards. It features 25 women from 20+ countries discussing love, potential, and self-doubt. The film, shot during COVID-19, celebrates universal experiences and the power of connection and support for women. - January 09, 2023 - Pink Wisdom
Brenda Brown Entertainment is Proud to Present Kodi Lee & Colin Hay’s New Single "Hello World"
Kodi Lee, golden buzzer recipient and AGT season 14 winner teams up with Colin Hay from the band Men At Work to give you "Hello World" a great upbeat positive song. - January 06, 2023 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
DeBorah L. Sharpe-Taylor Named Woman of the Month for November by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
DeBorah L. Sharpe-Taylor of Hollywood, California has been named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of entertainment. About DeBorah L. - January 06, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Rideshare Driver Embarks on Cross-Country Journey to Visit All 50 States, Get Out of Poverty, and Uplift and Inspire 10,000 Souls, and Turn His Journey into a Movie
Setting off from Bakersfield, California with just $20 in his pocket, Joe has his son dropped him off to the bus station to down Los Angeles, got on the train heading to Bellflower Garden, California, got on a LYFT ride to Hertz and Rent the EV Polestar 2 and drive since December 2, 2022. He will be the first Ride-Share driver to drive across America in an EV Car to UpLift and Inspires America. - January 03, 2023 - JoeX.Life
SPACEMOB Original "Girl Unscripted" Now an Award Winning Series
The documentary series Girl Unscripted, which follows 17 girls from Middle America over the course of 10 years as they live their complicated lives, was recently awarded its 98th award from a 36th different film festival. The project is being distributed by SPACEMOB. - January 02, 2023 - Answer Media
"Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces" Film Screening
Award winning short film directed by disabled award winning filmmaker Emmitt H Thrower has a public virtual screening. - January 01, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Female Screenwriter Breaks Into Hollywood from Florida
In one year, Jaimie Engle wrote, sold, and had her first screenplay produced for network TV distribution. Get the story that started as a dream when she was just seven years old. - December 29, 2022 - The Write Engle
Tiffany, Derrick Barry, Justin Jedlica, and Latrice Royale Join Cast of "Dragged Off," a Dark Surreal Comedy About a Celebrity and Their Drag Queen Impersonator
Sweet Deals Media, Spare Change Productions, and Manhattan Beach Studios Presents: Dragged Off, a gloriously hilarious surreal thriller starring Tiffany (80s pop icon and billboard top 100 artist), Derrick Barry (RuPaul's Drag Race), Justin Jedlica AKA The Human Ken Doll (Botched, Men of West... - December 26, 2022 - Sweet Deals Media
Winston Verdult, of Orange County, California, Receives Highest YoungArts Award for Accomplishments in Film
Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, CA from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, has been named a 2023 YoungArts Finalist in Film, the highest honor of the organization. Verdult has been recognized for the caliber of his artistic achievement and joins 150 of the most accomplished young visual,... - December 19, 2022 - Winston Verdult
Treasure Hunters and Filmmakers Head for the Hills in Search of Lost History
A team of experienced outdoorsmen and historical researchers combine their efforts to film and produce their explorations in the Western States of America. After years of planning and organizing, the crew is ready for any hurdle that stands in their way. Treasures in America Production Company announces the release of the “Uncharted Expedition” series which takes to YouTube for a soft opening. - December 12, 2022 - Treasures in America LLC
7-Time Award-Winning Young OC Actress Will Appear in Upcoming Sci-Fi with Anthony Michael Hall
Kayden Tokarski will play a mean girl in the upcoming 1980s sci-fi psychological drama, "Roswell Delirium," starring Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace, Reggie VelJohnson, Lisa Whelchel and other iconic stars. - December 08, 2022 - Kayden Tokarski
Cris Cyborg Finds Inspiration from Bruce Lee Ahead of Saturday's Return to Boxing Ring
Cris Cyborg returns to Boxing Ring Saturday, Dec. 10 against Gabby Holloway on the main card Terence Crawford vs. Dave Avanesyan PPV, and on her final day of training camp, pays her respects to Bruce Lee grave memorial in Seattle, Washington. - December 07, 2022 - Cris Cyborg