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Pulse: New On-Demand Thriller
Hoxton Films presents Pulse, a thrilling new on-demand series currently in pre-production to be filmed in the USA. - January 22, 2025 - Alexander Hathaway
Timberline: New On-Demand Series from Ironsgate Films
Ironsgate Films Presents: Timberline, An original on-demand series to be filmed in the USA. - January 22, 2025 - Alexander Hathaway
LIFT2Enrich, Inc to Receive $10,000 Challenge America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
LIFT2Enrich, Inc. is proud to announce its approval for a $10,000 Challenge America award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This funding will support the organization's innovative Movie Talk program, which empowers students through storytelling and filmmaking. Designed to combine literacy and creativity, Movie Talk guides participants in writing, producing, and starring in their own short films, with mentorship from industry professionals. - January 16, 2025 - LIFT2Enrich Inc
Singer and Actress Ann Nesby Returns with Soulful R&B Anthem "My Man," a Celebration of Love, Devotion, and Timeless Artistry
Ann Nesby, two-time Grammy-winning vocalist, returns with “My Man,” a soulful R&B love anthem releasing January 24, 2025. Written by R.L. of Next, Brian Cook, and Nesby, the single celebrates enduring love. Supported by SiriusXM, Music Choice, and iHeartMedia, “My Man” bridges Nesby’s iconic legacy with modern R&B. A celebrated artist, Nesby continues to inspire with her timeless voice and heartfelt music. - January 14, 2025 - Ann Nesby
Beyond the Tombstones: Rediscovering a Forgotten Corner of African American History
Local Filmmaker, Tim Millaway, Brings to Life the Stories of a Forgotten Civil War Cemetery - January 12, 2025 - Tim Millaway
Macro Vision Films Family Drama Series, Blended is All-Set to Make Its Pilot Premiere in Florida on March 1, 2025
Award-Winning Orlando Filmmaker, Writer & Director Ranelle Golden and Executive Producer Lanee Blaise proudly present the Premiere of the Family Drama Series, Blended, a unifying and relevant story of the power of love and family in the midst of tragedy, produced by Macro Vision Films. - January 10, 2025 - Macro Vision Films
RhinoLeap Announces 10th Anniversary Season
RhinoLeap Productions has announced their four major productions for 2025, as well as the fourth season of their radio show, Crash Radio. During the pandemic, when theaters remained closed for over a year, RhinoLeap Productions began producing work in non-traditional spaces: a textile mill, a... - January 01, 2025 - RhinoLeap Productions
iBinge: No More Starving Artists - Revolutionizing Content Monetization
Over 4 billion hours of video are watched daily globally, yet creators earn little or nothing. With iBinge, creators get rewarded from the first click, whether they have 10 views or 100,000. Transparent pricing and the ability to set your own earnings empower creators to take control of their... - December 29, 2024 - iBinge
Cranium Candy Will Produce Redline Starring Dan Shelby as the Driver
Redline will be a second film following Nightrider. - December 26, 2024 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
Brittany Abdizadeh to Officially Change Name to Brittany Lewis This December
Entrepreneur and actress Brittany Abdizadeh is set to embrace a new chapter in her life and career. She has officially changed her name to Brittany Lewis, coinciding with her marriage to Stephen Lamar Lewis and their move to NYC. Brittany's name change reflects both personal and professional... - December 20, 2024 - Just Us Studio
Acclaimed Mockumentary “A Day Without a Mexican” Hits Streaming, Timed Perfectly for the Exploding Immigration Debate as Trump Takes Office
The re-release of Sergio Arau’s "A Day Without a Mexican" comes at a crucial moment, emphasizing the indispensable contributions of immigrants in California. The acclaimed mockumentary imagines a period where the all Mexicans in the state mysteriously disappear, powerfully illustrating the profound impact of their absence on the state’s economy, culture, and daily life. Newly re-mastered in HD, the film is available for streaming for the first time at adaywithoutamexican.com. - December 18, 2024 - Xenon Pictures
The Debrief Project Announces Plans for a Documentary Film Honoring the Heroes of the Battle of Baqubah, Iraq
Compelling Stories from Soldiers, Leaders, and Families to be Captured in Time for 20-Year Anniversary of a Hard-Fought Victory - December 18, 2024 - The Debrief Project
Rumble Productions Releases Whistleblowing Documentary Series
Rumble Productions has released a 24-part whistleblower documentary series, titled, “The Crazy Train.” The series follows two Christian parents as they grapple with harassment from multiple sources. The show relies on video and audio recordings, police reports, court documents, and home videos to bring attention to a high level of corruption and misconduct the family works to resolve. - December 16, 2024 - Rumble Productions, Inc.
MVPStyln Productions Did It Again: Soon to Unveil a Captivating Short Film "White Coat," Featuring Actor Marco Perretta
MVPSTYLN Productions proudly introduces "White Coat," a mesmerizing short film that promises to take viewers on an emotional and thought-provoking journey. "White Coat," is said to feature actor Marco Perretta in the role of David, a complex character who opposes the protagonist's groundbreaking medical methods. This film dives deep into the world of medical ethics and personal struggles, offering a gripping narrative that leaves audiences pondering the fine line between right and wrong. - December 14, 2024 - MVPStyln Productions
The Magpie Film Company's Debut Feature Film, "Self Harm," Has Been Released on the Company's Website
Magpie Film Company president Edward Gusts announced that the company will begin selling downloads and rentals of their flagship film through their website. - December 03, 2024 - Magpie Film Co
Action Packed Spy Series Promises to Transform West Columbus Into a Tourist Hotspot
The motivation behind the new action-packed superspy series, The Spies from Sullivant’s Hill, had nothing to do with attaining personal fame or fortune. According to author Craig Wise, "this series is to expose decades of top-secret programs that Washington began hiding on and under Sullivant’s Hill (now West Columbus) during the Civil War as fun, action-packed (fictionalized) entertainment. - December 02, 2024 - Upper Columbus, LLC
Jack Townson’s Across the Veil LLC Announces the Upcoming Release of "The Lightslayer," the First Installment in the Everdusk Series
Across the Veil LLC, the creative production company founded by social media phenomenon Vampire Jack Townson, is proud to announce the release of The Lightslayer, the highly anticipated debut of the Everdusk Series. This groundbreaking novel, blending prose with striking visual art, is set for... - November 29, 2024 - Across the Veil LLC
Cranium Candy Entertainment Currently Filming "Spanish Horror Film" Starring Dan Shelby as "Uncle Alfonso"
The project which is “untitled” is in the process of filming and production is hoping to wrap up by Spring of 2025. - November 28, 2024 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
KelaVision Studios Debuts Zahara A.I.: a Pioneering Animated Sci-Fi Series Powered by Generative Artificial Intelligence
Step into the future with an exclusive first look at Zahara A.I., KelaVision Studios' cutting-edge production utilizing AI to transform filmmaking and push storytelling to exciting new frontiers. - November 27, 2024 - KelaVision Studios
GVN Releasing Launches Mentorship & Internship Program for Emerging Creators in Entertainment
GVN Releasing proudly announces the launch of its Mentorship and Internship Program, a transformative social impact initiative designed to cultivate diverse talent within the entertainment industry. This program is dedicated to empowering young, promising writers, directors, and filmmakers from... - November 21, 2024 - GVN Releasing
"Life Protection Bureau" is Live
Jungle Ethics Films releases its latest socially aware film. - November 20, 2024 - Jungle Ethics Films
TVS Showcase Productions Begins Principal Photography of "No Mas" Feature for First Major Made for TV Movie from TVS Television Network
"No Mas" is a Western "Music Movie" starring actress/model/professional athlete Maricela Cornejo looking to avenge the savage murder of her parents in 19th Century Utah. It is the first feature film produced by TVS Showcase Productions and will appear on the TVS Western Movie Channel on the WatchYour.TV platform, powered by Tulix. - November 16, 2024 - TVS Television Network
Aaronde Entertainment Launches Digital Film Funding Platform to Support Independent Film
Production Company Introduces New Funding Model Through Frames for Films Initiative. - November 12, 2024 - Aaronde Entertainment
Dot Conner Takes on the Giants: Independent Film Aiming for Nationwide Release
In a bold move that embodies the spirit of David versus Goliath, Huff Media Productions (HMP), an independent film and television company, is moving forward with their much anticipated family adventure Dot Conner: Webtective, based on the popular streaming series of the same name. Despite facing... - November 06, 2024 - Dot Conner
De Waarheid (Unspoken Truth): the First Dutch Film About Stuttering from a Director Who Stutters
De Waarheid (Unspoken Truth), directed by Irmo Stijnberg, produced by Censtudios, is the first Dutch film about stuttering created by a filmmaker who stutters. The film has now been completed, held a private screening, and is set for a film festival run, bringing its powerful message and unique perspective to a broader audience. - November 03, 2024 - Censtudios
Provocative SF Comedy Novel “Sex On the Wrong Brain”, Site, Suggest Fascism is a Masturbation Problem That Can be Reduced with a Simple Planetary Sex Ed Lesson
The provocative theory presented in the science fiction comedy novel "Sex On the Wrong Brain" and website of the same name suggests control of women and anti abortion extremism are part of the sexual repression used for centuries to increase frustration and masturbation needed to fuel the irrational need for certainty that drives authoritarianism. - November 01, 2024 - SOWB (Sex On the Wrong Brain)
IDC Hosts Inaugural Intimacy Professional Summit in Minneapolis, MN
Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) is thrilled to announce the Inaugural Intimacy Professional Summit, scheduled for April 11-13, 2025. This premier event will gather Intimacy Professionals, Directors, Producers, and other Entertainment Professionals from around the globe to advance the way the TV/film and live performance industries handle intimate stories. - October 29, 2024 - Intimacy Directors and Coordinators
VOLXTRONIC Premieres Debut Album Titled "Fairytale Fetish"
Electronic music duo VOLXTRONIC releases their debut album "Fairytale Fetish," a cavalcade of original folktronica based on popular European folk tunes. - October 26, 2024 - Christina Linhardt
Miranda Winters & Rocky Romano’s New Short Film, "Gangsta Gardener," Featuring Ron Finley, Set for Los Angeles Premiere at the Prestigious Hammer Museum
Winters Rock is thrilled to announce the Los Angeles premiere of its award-winning film Gangsta Gardener, featuring Ron Finley, at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, California. The film will screen in collaboration with the Breath(e) exhibit which is part of Getty’s region-wide initiative PST... - October 22, 2024 - Winters Rock Entertainment
Fact-Based Novel Unveils Realities of Coming AI Singularity
For Readers Aware That an AI-Fueled Singularity Will Arrive, a Vividly Plausible Narration of Worldwide Robot Dominance - October 22, 2024 - Baldwin Books
Conch Shell International Film Fest 2024 Announces This Year’s Award Winners
Conch Shell International Film Fest ‘24 (CSIFF) concluded its 3rd annual honoring of Caribbean filmmaking with a rousing celebration of this year’s award winning filmmakers at Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills, Queens on October 13th, 2024 - October 20, 2024 - Conch Shell Productions
LITT LIVE (Formerly Dash Radio) Revamps Rhythmic Channel “The City”
“The City” is Under New Management - October 19, 2024 - LITT LIVE (Formerly Dash Radio)
DHD Films Expands Creative Capabilities with Acquisition of AMP Creative
DHD Films Expands Creative Capabilities with Acquisition of AMP Creative. Acquisition Strengthens DHD Films’ Expertise in Immersive Learning, E-Learning, and Interactive Content Production. - October 18, 2024 - DHD Films
Controversial Film Director Damian Chapa Set to Direct Biopic "Diddy Unauthorized"
Controversial film maker Damian Chapa will direct a feature film about the controversial life of P. Diddy. - October 15, 2024 - Damian Chapa
Bay Area Indie Romantic Comedy Filmed on iPhone to Have California Premiere at San Francisco Short Film Festival on October 23 at Beloved 4 Star Theater
After a sold-out premiere at the Ashland Independent Film Festival, Eat Surf Love, an ultra-low-budget film shot on iPhones, returns home to the San Francisco Short Film Festival. In this love-hate letter to San Francisco starring Tyler Ritter, Molly Wood, and Laura Yumi Snell, a writer and a surfer navigate the murky waters of a first date, while a podcaster tracks their “meet awkward" and places their encounter into the context of contemporary Bay Area life. - October 14, 2024 - Eat Surf Love Productions LLC
Orbital Studios and SISU Cinema Robotics Forge R&D Partnership
Orbital Studios, a leader in virtual production, has announced a new R&D partnership with SISU Cinema Robotics, known for its industry-leading Motion Control robotics. - October 10, 2024 - SISU Cinema Robotics
Robin Hood Returns in Groundbreaking AI-Powered Film Premiering in Tucson
The newest installment in the Robin Hood mythos premieres October 29 at 7:30 in Tucson, in a story featuring strong female leads, and created with the power of artificial intelligence. - October 10, 2024 - The Cosmic Companion
Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Returns for Its Fifth Season with Over 200 Films from Around the World
The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival is back for 2024 with over 200 films, events, and panels online and in theaters October 14-20. - October 06, 2024 - Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival
Gravitas Ventures Acquires Worldwide Distribution for "When It Rains in LA" Oscar's FYC by Big Picture Production
When It Rains in LA signs with Gravitas Ventures for worldwide distribution and FYC for awards with 3 original songs by artist FAIS. - October 02, 2024 - Big Picture Productions
Hilarious New Comedy Movie "Holy Cash" Hits Select Theatres on October 11: A Star-Studded Film Directed by Paul Rodriguez
Featuring Jay Mohr, Danny Trejo, Felipe Esparza, Luis Guzman, Gabriela Vergara, Gary Busey, Catherine Bach, Alicia Machado, Juju Brener, Tony Plana, Emilio Rivera, and Aries Spears. The wait is finally over. Renowned comedian and actor Paul Rodriguez steps into the director's chair for the... - September 25, 2024 - Holy Cash Movie
Georgia Latino International Film Festival Announces 2024 Pepe Serna Award-Recipients
Paul Rodriguez, Adam Fisher, French Stewart, John Gibson, Ben DeJesus, Mimi Succar and Laura Patalano to receive awards at the 13th Annual Georgia Latino International Film Festival. - September 25, 2024 - Georgia LatinoFilmFestival
Firdaus Kharas Achieves Milestone of 5,000 Media Productions for Social Change
Firdaus Kharas, the visionary Founder of Chocolate Moose Media, has reached a groundbreaking milestone: the creation or co-creation of 5,000 media productions aimed at driving positive social change. - September 24, 2024 - Chocolate Moose Media
"A Time To Yell: More Than A Statue," Selected for Indie Film Night in LA; a New Documentary Tells the Powerful Story of Charlottesville from a Unique Lens, Their Own
"A Time To Yell: More Than A Statue," a new documentary that tells the powerful story of Charlottesville from a unique lens, their own. After making its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival in June, the documentary continues it screening tour with upcoming festival and campus screenings highlighted being featured at Indie Film Night in LA on October 5, 2024. - September 24, 2024 - Untouchable Creative
Feature Film: The Pipes
The independent feature film, The Pipes, premiered to a private audience at The Cat's Crawl in Hollywood on Saturday night, 9/14/24. The prison drama was well-received by the approximately 100 people in attendance. The film is currently seeking distribution. A spokesperson for the film's production... - September 22, 2024 - Pinochle Hoaxer Productions
Napoleon Media Unveils New Animated YouTube Series: "Nightmare On PR Street"
Napoleon Media announces the launch of its new animated YouTube series, "Nightmare On PR Street," which explores the chaotic world of celebrity public relations. The series offers a comedic and satirical look at the horror stories publicists endure while managing high-profile PR disasters, inspired by real-life celebrity scandals. Each episode showcases a different PR fiasco, providing viewers with an insider's perspective on the drama behind the scenes. - September 18, 2024 - Napoleon Media
Stars of Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story" Scale World's Tallest Bridge Inspired by $DOGS Community's Charitable Spirit
Stars of Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story" performed daring stunts inspired by the $DOGS community's charitable spirit. They scaled China's Duge Bridge—the world's tallest bridge—to unfurl a $DOGS flag, and launched $DOGS-branded paper airplanes from a skyscraper. Their actions honor the community's dedication to charity and self-expression, encouraging others to embrace freedom and make a positive impact. - September 18, 2024 - DOGS Coin
Ecology Center to Host Special Screening of “Between the Sun and the Sidewalk” to Support Berkeley Soda Tax
On November 5, it's Berkeley Vs Big Soda…again. In 2014, Berkeley championed the first successful US campaign to tax sugary drink companies and support health equity. In the following years it spread to Oakland, San Francisco, Albany, and jumped states to Philidelpia, PA and Boulder CO. In... - September 17, 2024 - Ecology Center
15th Awareness Film Festival Unveils Exciting Festival Program
Heal One World proudly presents the 15th edition of the Awareness Film Festival (AFF), unveiling its official program selections. This year, AFF invites cinema aficionados, visionary filmmakers, and passionate artists to experience a curated celebration of global storytelling amidst the scenic... - September 17, 2024 - Heal One World
Paragon Theaters Commits to Bringing Spanish-Language Films to All Guests
Paragon Theaters rolls out Spanish-dubbed film series Cine Latino, and teams up with industry leader TheaterEars to provide guests easy-to-use dubbing technology via Mobile Phones. - September 16, 2024 - Paragon Theaters
Prepare Your Tastebuds to Party with Barbie Ice Cream Pints by The Frozen Farmer
Shark Tank-backed brand The Frozen Farmer launches Barbie ice cream pints in partnership with Mattel Inc. during the Barbie brand’s 65th Anniversary year. - September 12, 2024 - The Frozen Farmer