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The Silver State Film Festival 2021 Happening at The Century Orleans 18 and XD in Las Vegas
Silver State Film Festival welcomes back filmmakers to the theatre in Las Vegas screening over 150 films from around the world and Nevada. - October 27, 2021 - Silver State Film Festival
iPOP Alum Olivia Holt and Chase Dillon Land on Variety’s 2021 Power of Young Hollywood Impact List
iPOP Alumni Olivia Holt and Chase Dillon were among the top listed on this year’s Variety Power of Young Hollywood Impact List. - October 27, 2021 - iPOP! LA
iPOP Alumni Albert Tsai Cast in New Snap Original Series "Action Royale"
IPOP Alumni Albert Tsai has been cast in an upcoming Snap Original series. "Action Royale," a scripted short-form series for Snapchat, released their first official trailer for the show earlier this month. In the series, Albert plays the role of Henry as a series regular. The Snap series... - October 27, 2021 - iPOP! LA
"As the Earth Turns" 80 Years from Creation to Broadcast Premiere on TCM on Halloween
“As the Earth Turns,” a never-released 1938 silent sci-fi film made by a 20-year-old Seattle filmmaker, Richard Lyford, will have its broadcast premiere on Turner Classic Movies, Sunday, October 31, 2021, Halloween at 9 pm (Pacific), 12:00am - Midnight November 1, 2021 (Eastern). This... - October 26, 2021 - 8th Sense Productions, LLC
Stray Cat Finds Forever Home – and Becomes an Action Hero Within Award-Winning Author's Fantasy Novel, Titled, "Journey to Jumbalot"
Ryan commented, “It’s a wonderful feeling to see my debut novel win awards and receive excellent reviews. More than anything, I love to hear young readers tell me how much they loved reading the book and the world of Jumbalot. I only wish I could pet my cat, Albert, one last time and thank him for inspiring me to do this.” - October 24, 2021 - Journey to Jumbalot
Marina del Rey Film Festival Returned to Cinemark 18 and XD HHLA and Celebrated Its 10th Year Anniversary
Marina del Rey Film Festival welcomed back independent filmmakers to the big screen, with over 250 films screening for a week. - October 22, 2021 - Marina del Rey Film Festival
Silicon Beach Film Festival 2021 Hosts Independent Film Fest at The TCL Chinese Theatres
The 2021 Silicon Beach Film Festival held at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres; post press release and highlighted films and events. - October 21, 2021 - Silicon Beach Film Festival
"Harold’s Heavenly Christmas" Brings Joy and Laughter at a Much-Needed Time
The world is certainly different than it was over the last two years. People are hurting and looking for something positive. People turn on their TVs and open their newspapers to gloom and doom about COVID and politics. Is it possible to find some clean water in a cloudy pond? Yes, it is. Christmas... - October 21, 2021 - Chris Whaley
Atlanta Civic Circle Hires Communications Pro as First Executive Director Saba Long to Helm Solutions Journalism Organization
Atlanta Civic Circle is excited to announce the addition of Executive Director, Saba Long. - October 20, 2021 - Atlanta Civic Circle
Producer/Director Joanna White-Oldham Recognized with $5,000 City Artists Corps Grant from New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Buried By The Bernards Producer Joanna White-Oldham Recognized with $5,000 City Artists Corps Grant from New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). - October 20, 2021 - JWO Media
SHEEN Magazine’s 7th Annual Sheen Awards to Air on FOX SOUL October 21st
Formerly the Kimmie Awards - October 15, 2021 - Sheen Magazine
SPACEMOB Studio Joins Forces with Producer Richard Parker to Produce FAMELESS - A New Reality Series
SPACEMOB studio and RKP Media have partnered on the production and distribution of the unscripted series FAMELESS, a gritty look at the life of musician Robert Hunter as he takes his music and personal struggles on the road. - October 15, 2021 - Answer Media
Ted Lasso Star Shines in the Award-Winning Short Film, Immigrant Mother, the Latest Release by Santa Monica-Based Writer Katherine King
Ted Lasso Actor Cristo Hernández (Dani Rojas), best known for the character's tagline, "Fútbol is Life!," which has spawned an internet sensation, memes, and even t-shirts, stars in Immigrant Mother, a timely anecdote on the current hot topics of U.S.-Mexican border... - October 14, 2021 - Katherine King
Diana Zuros' ASL Film "Since August" Takes Top Honors at WFA2021 International Film Festival
Winter Film Awards International Film Festival awards 14 films with top honors, including ASL drama, Nepali horror and Pat Morita documentary. - October 13, 2021 - Winter Film Awards
Photo Advisory: 7 Potential James Bonds Presented in Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Photo/Video Advisory - “The 7 James Bonds” in Jaffrey, NH Title: “The 7 James Bonds at The Park Theatre” Photo Caption: Seven potential James Bond replacements were presented at the new Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire before the theatre’s sneak preview... - October 11, 2021 - The Park Theatre
Venera Technologies Becomes the First Verified AWS Partner Network (APN) QC Vendor Along with Its Quasar® Cloud-Based QC Solution
Venera’s Quasar® solution passed a rigorous technical review by AWS Partner Network (APN), becoming the first cloud-based QC solution verified by APN. - October 11, 2021 - Venera Technologies
Mooby’s Pop Up Comes to Providence in Time for Historic Cast Reunion
Iconic fictional restaurant comes to life for Clerks movie fans in a pop up in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. - October 08, 2021 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2021 Live & Online
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival 10th Anniversary edition once again brings some of the world’s best short films to Edinburgh and welcomes audiences back to the cinema (and now online) to see one of the strongest and most varied short film programmes anywhere. - October 08, 2021 - Edinburgh Short Film Festival
"To Meet the Faces You Meet" Wraps Principal Photography
Parallax Studio has wrapped principal photography on the upcoming science-fiction film, "To Meet the Faces You Meet." - October 06, 2021 - Parallax Studio
Flickonic Announces First Celebrity Endorsement from Chris Geere of the NBC's Hit Show, This Is Us
Flickonic, a one-of-a-kind social media app, launched with the purpose of reviving the social aspect that existed in the era of scheduled TV; announced their endorsement from one of the main stars of the hit show, This Is Us, actor Chris Geere earlier this month. Geere has encouraged fans and "anyone looking for a spoiler-free platform to talk all things #ThisIsUs" to join the Flickonic app. - October 06, 2021 - Flickonic
It’s Time for Some Reel Fun - FirstGlance Film Festival Opens October 15, 2021
The 24th annual FirstGlance Film Festival, Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996, returns to the iconic Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, October 15 -17, 2021. - October 03, 2021 - FirstGlance Films
Lily Lisa Receives Second Woman of the Year Award from Art 4 Peace
Art 4 Peace Names Fashion Icon, Lily Lisa, Woman of the Year. - October 02, 2021 - Lily Lisa
The 7th Annual SHEEN Awards (Formerly the Kimmie Awards) Continue Virtually for 2021
It’s Time to Celebrate - September 30, 2021 - Sheen Magazine
Award-Winning Hollywood Director Premieres Highly Anticipated Film in Davidson, NC
On October 2, 2021, award-winning film director Tiffany Rhodes will premiere her feature film, Match Struck, starring Tiffany (Collision), David Koechner (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The Office), Julian Brittano (Green Leaf, OWN Channel), Kisha Barr (Blue Bloods, Manifest) Lacy Camp... - September 29, 2021 - Match Struck LLC
Serpentine Pink, a Hard Knock Productions Film, Receives Coveted ReFrame Stamp
Serpentine Pink, an LGBTQ+ neo-noir film confronting abuse and trauma, receives coveted ReFrame Stamp - an inclusivity recognition award created by Sundance Institute and Women in Film celebrating a female-led production. - September 29, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions
Behind the Strings Film Selected "Best Documentary" and Nominee for "Best of Festival"
Behind the Strings showcases the lives of a professional classical string quartet who left China for the U.S. They built a very successful career and paid a big price getting to the top and remaining on top. Film festivals throughout the U.S. are now presenting and praising this engaging independent documentary film. - September 27, 2021 - Behind the Strings
Rob Hardy, Winston D Johnson, Whit Blakeley and Greg “Beef” Jones to Speak on Panel at C3’s 2nd Annual Sound and Screen Finance Forum
Aneesah Bray, CEO of Creative Collective Capital, Inc. (C3), to host top executives to share insights and lead event on Investment, Capitalization and Content Management in Georgia’s Entertainment Industry on May 4-6, 2022. - September 27, 2021 - Creative Collective Capital
iPOP Alumni Anne Winters Featured in the Latest Issue of Flaunt Magazine
POP alumni Anne Winters was featured in the latest issue of Flaunt Magazine, where she discusses her upcoming projects and career. - September 26, 2021 - iPOP! LA
iPOP Alumni Madison Wolfe Returns to Screen for James Wan’s Malignant
iPOP Alumni Madison Wolfe made her return to the horror genre with James Wan’s latest thriller Malignant, now streaming on HBO Max. - September 25, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Mani Nasry's 14 Film Released the Film "We" (2021) on Immigration, Equality, Diversity and Unity. Available on Amazon Prime, Google Play and Vudu.
Mani Nasry is a multi-talented film producer, director and actor. Mani is known as leading actor for his recent role in the film, We (2021). The recently released film is touching on subjects of immigration, equality, diversity and unity. The cast of the film includes leading characters with Afghan, Israeli, Iranian, Venezuelan, Chinese backgrounds who portray these roles and have had related personal real life experience. - September 24, 2021 - 14 Film
The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival (GALFA) Announces Appointment of Julie Ann Crommett as New Board Chair
Crommett, A Nationally Recognized Industry Thought Leader and Champion for Equity, Opportunity & Representation, To Lead GALFA Board of Directors in Its Continued Mission to Advocate for Latino Film Creators & Communities. - September 18, 2021 - Georgia LatinoFilmFestival
Divah Beat Suitez Launch in Atlanta
Divah Beat Suitez is a glam suite for high profile award shows. - September 16, 2021 - Divah Beat Suitez
iPOP Alum Garrett Hedlund Discusses Upcoming Podcasts in Hollywood Reporter Exclusive
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund recently interviewed with The Hollywood Reporter for his upcoming starring role in the "Strawberry Spring" Podcast based on Stephen King's short story. - September 09, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Producer & Director Ivan Gulas Wins Award in Accolade Global Film Competition
Ivan Gulas, Producer and Director of Celebration of Broadway Jewish Composers, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Ivan Gulas’ outstanding and innovative film production and direction during the height of the COVID lockdown. - September 08, 2021 - SwigMedia.com
Mary Aloe, the Founder of Aloe Entertainment Movie Production House, Roars Into Q4 2021 with 4 Movies – "Worth," "Flag Day," "Karen," and "Bruised"
"Worth" premieres on Netflix today starring Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci and Amy Ryan. - September 03, 2021 - Aloe Entertainment
Abramorama to Release The Outsider on Worldwide Platforms on September 3, 2021
Available on Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, XBOX, Facebook - September 03, 2021 - MagnifyMedia
PESA Crypto Module Achieves NIST FIPS 140-2 Certification for Secura IP Video Distribution System
FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) Certification bestowed upon PESA Crypto Module used within Secura® VDS-IP for CNSA compliant encrypted, cybersecure video, audio, USB, and control distribution. - September 03, 2021 - PESA
Dee C. Sanders Honored as a Woman of the Year for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dee C. Sanders of De Queen, Arkansas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment productions. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - September 02, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer, Casey Genton, to Join Formosa Group's Renowned Features Division
Formosa Group, an industry leader and top creative innovator in post-production sound, revealed today that Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer, Casey Genton, has joined the team at the company’s Features division. Utilizing his talent in creating unique sounds that contribute to... - September 02, 2021 - Formosa Group
Principle Photography Has Begun on Pot Waco
According to the movie, "Pot Waco," in 2001, two men were murdered by FBI snipers and nobody noticed. - August 27, 2021 - Producer and Director Steven Hager
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Comes to West Chester University on September 11, 2021
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in... - August 27, 2021 - Philadelphia Rock Gyms
Cisdem DVD Burner 6.1.0 Update Brings UI Redesign, Improved Performance, and New Functions
Version 6.1.0, brings a brand-new UI, and advanced features such as burning DVD with chapters, burning multiple DVDs. - August 27, 2021 - Cisdem
Award Winning Film, Between Mountains, Returns from Cannes to Screen at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood on August 27
As COVID-19 continues to overwhelm communities around the globe, a sense of fear and anxiety has entrenched itself into society. This phenomenon has led to a significant increase in psychosocial and mental health implications. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five... - August 25, 2021 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
New TV Pilot Released Staring British Actress
Janine Gateland stars in new TV pilot that is rocking it on the festival circuit. - August 23, 2021 - Janine Gateland
iPOP Alumni Yin Chang Reprises Fan Favorite Role on Gossip Girl Reboot
iPOP Alumni Yin Chang reprised the Fan Favorite Role on Nelly Yuki on HBO’s Gossip Girl Reboot for the fifth episode of the season. - August 21, 2021 - iPOP! LA
iPOP Alumni Jacob Batalon to Star in New NBC Series "Reginald the Vampire"
iPOP Alumni Jacob Batalon will Star in the New Sci-Fi Series from NBC Universal "Reginald the Vampire." - August 21, 2021 - iPOP! LA
S. Botello Productions™ Presents 11th Edition International Mobile Film Festival
International Mobile Film Festival is San Diego's smartphone film festival which only accepts films shot with mobile phone cameras. - August 18, 2021 - S. Botello Productions
Most "Incels" Gravitate More to the "Black Pill" Mindset Rather Than the "Red Pill" Critique and Philosophy of Pursuing Female Romantic Companionship
The 1999 movie "The Matrix" introduced us to the concept of the "Blue Pill" & the "Red Pill." Both "pills" represent two different viewpoints of life: Life as we ideally want it to be (Blue Pill) and life as it really is (Red Pill). Beginning with no later than 2011, the cult following of single heterosexual men on the internet known as "The Manosphere" adopted the various "pill" philosophies and began applying it to their views on women, feminism, masculinity, dating, relationships and marriage - August 17, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
The ON! Channel Names Celeste Moze'e as New Director of Creative
The ON! Channel has announced that Celeste Moze'e will Join the ON! Creative team as Director of Creative. "Celeste Moze'e is a talented Creator and Producer whose vision, I believe, will bring a lot to the ON! Table. She gets our vision, as we get hers, and her enthusiasm and know-how I... - August 14, 2021 - The ON! Channel
RiteMind Productions Announces Two-Picture Deal with Maverick Entertainment
Ritemind Announces film partnership with Maverick Entertainment Group. - August 13, 2021 - RiteMind Productions