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Rude Boy Pictures' Independent Feature to Screen for Cast & Crew at South Austin Cinemark
Independent production company makes 1st feature film during pandemic. Cast and Crew to celebrate at private screening on Wednesday, June 23. - June 22, 2021 - Rude Boy Pictures
Marina del Rey Film Festival Returns to Welcome Back Filmmakers at Cinemark 18 and XD HHLA and Celebrates Its 10th Year Anniversary
Marina del Rey Film Festival Welcomes Back Filmmakers to Theatre - June 21, 2021 - Marina del Rey Film Festival
iPOP Alum Karrie Martin Acquires Rights to "That Boy" Book Series
iPOP Alum Karrie Martin has acquired the rights to bring the "That Boy" book series to the big screen. - June 20, 2021 - iPOP! LA
iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch to Join Emma Roberts in New Rom-Com
iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch will star alongside Emma Roberts in the upcoming rom-com "About Fate." - June 20, 2021 - iPOP! LA
THE STRIP LIVE, Las Vegas Based Talk Show Series, Back in Production After Pandemic Pause
THE STRIP LIVE is back in full production and now streaming on IMDb, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, VegasNETmedia.com, VipNETmedia.com and coming soon to other networks and streaming platforms. As of Q2-2021, VIPNET Media LLC, the production company of THE STRIP LIVE, is a new studio partner of... - June 16, 2021 - VIPNET Media LLC
Bryant Tardy, iPOP Alumni, Cast in New Netflix Rob Schneider Comedy
iPOP Alumni Bryant Tardy has joined the cast of an upcoming Netflix comedy starring Rob Schneider and Kevin James. - June 14, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Filmmaker Jason O’Brien Sells Two Controversial Feature Documentaries to Multiple Streaming Services
Fast Lane Productions is proud to announce the release of independent filmmaker Jason O’Brien’s two newest feature documentaries, "Cuddle Me" and "My Body is Not Obscene." Both films were edited in 2020 during the pandemic and have been picked up for distribution by... - June 12, 2021 - Fast Lane Productions
Alex Proyas, Breckin Meyer and an Exclusive Academy Awards Documentary to Headline the Paris Art and Movie Awards 2021 Festival
The Paris Art and Movie Awards is “the number one film festival in Paris, France” for NBC, CBS and Fox. The 11th annual edition will start Sept. 1, and once again will place Paris at the epicenter of independent filmmaking for several weeks. About 100 movies and artists are expected to be part of the show this year. - June 11, 2021 - Paris Art and Movie Awards
INDEE+ Launches New Video-On-Demand Platform for Independent films
INDEE PLUS Group Limited announces the launch of its brand-new Video-On-Demand streaming service INDEE+ (www.indeeplus.com). The platform offers customers a curated selection of independent movies from across the globe, ranging from award-winning films, critically acclaimed dramas, inspiring and... - June 11, 2021 - INDEE+
Roku, Volt Television & I Am Not a Robot's New Stripper Series Pole Goals Examines a Rare Look at Exotic Dancers
Volt Television and I Am Not A Robot Productions announce their new stripper docu-follow Pole Goals with the release of the teaser for the show. This promising game-changer is a direct-to-streaming program offering an unprecedented look at five multi-cultural women striving to attain personal and... - June 10, 2021 - TreMedia
"Compassion Through the Arts" Free Online Event June 15
"Compassion through the Arts" - a free online streaming event - will be presented June 15. It features a variety of accomplished musicians, visual artists, and poets whose works express compassion. - June 10, 2021 - Compassionate Houston Inc.
iPOP Alumni Lucas Till Lands Leading Role in New Lee Daniels’ Pilot
iPOP Alumni Lucas Till has landed a leading role in Lee Daniels’ Newest Project, "The Spook Who Sat by The Door." - June 10, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Matt Cornett, iPOP Alumni, Casts in DCOM Feature Zombies 3
iPOP Alumni and Disney Star Matt Cornett will appear in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "Zombies 3." - June 10, 2021 - iPOP! LA
“Citizen Trump: A One Man Show - The Director’s Cut” Debuts on Amazon, Vimeo as Simon Schuster Releases Powerful New Trump Book Tuesday, June 15
Film Director Robert Orlando releases his director’s cut of “Citizen Trump: A One Man Show” today, leading up to the June 15 release of the riveting Simon & Schuster “Citizen Trump” book. With added supporting details and documentation in the new book, the Nexus Media film exposes the rest of the hidden story: how the media unwittingly fueled Trump’s rise to power every time it tried to thwart him – and how media behavior still encourages a continuing rise in Trumpism. - June 08, 2021 - Nexus Media
Roosevelt Island Film Festival – Delayed by COVID, the Inaugural of the RIFF Will Finally be Held Live on Roosevelt Island
Actor/Filmmakers Toni Vitale and long-time resident Daniel Jordano are excited to announce their live film festival on Roosevelt Island. The Roosevelt Island Film Festival will be opening its screen to new works June 25-27 at the Main St. Theater and Dance Alliance. - June 05, 2021 - Roosevelt Island Film Festival
iPOP LA Coach Suzanne Von Schaack Wins 2021 Silver Telly Award
iPOP Coach and Renowned Model Suzanne Von Schaack Wins Silver Telly Award for her Film "The Chains That Bind." - June 04, 2021 - iPOP! LA
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with Animal Hero Kids Foundation Prior to the Release of the New Australian Film, Emu Runner
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Animal Hero Kids, a kindness education youth empowerment charity (AHK) prior to the theatrical release of the award-winning Feature Film Emu Runner (emurunner.com), with the support of... - June 03, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Formosa Group Hires Prominent Creatives Warren Hendriks and Jack Whittaker to Features Division
Formosa Group, an industry leader and top creative force in post-production sound, revealed today that Supervising Sound Editor / Re-Recording Mixer / Sound Designer Warren Hendriks, and Supervising Sound Editor / Sound Designer Jack Whittaker will join Formosa Group’s illustrious Features... - June 03, 2021 - Formosa Group
Force For Good Presents a Free Online Screening and Discussion: “Gun Violence Prevention” Featuring States United to Prevent Gun Violence June 13th at 7 PM
Force For Good Music and Films, founded by composer and recording artist Jonathan Sprout, is hosting a screening of its award winning short film, "Safe" on Sunday, June 13th at 7 PM (EST). Safe is the recipient of 11 international film awards.The program features a conversation with Clai Lasher-Sommers, Executive Director of States United to Prevent Gun Violence (SUPGV). Representatives from CeaseFire PA will also be participating. - June 02, 2021 - Force For Good
PeakPRgroup Presents Jeremy Piven, SNL Star Darrell Hammond, Fox TV’s John Di Domenico to Share a Stage for One Night Only in Las Vegas at Notoriety Live
Emmy winning Jeremy Piven, SNL Star Darrell Hammond, Fox TV’s "Let’s Be Real" John Di Domenico, Amazon’s "Wok of Shame" star Jimmy Shin, British comedian Christine Peake will bring the laughs for one night only in Las Vegas at Notoriety Live. - May 29, 2021 - peakPRgroup
Posse Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Launch Arts Leadership Scholarship in Puerto Rico; Bard College Offers Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships to Students from Puerto Rico
The Posse Foundation is expanding to recruit art students in Puerto Rico through a new project launched in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund and Bard College. Beginning this fall, the college success and youth leadership development organization will identify, select... - May 25, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
You42 Gives 100% to Creators: A Solution to the Entertainment Industry's SOS
Digital entertainment company You42, Inc. has announced its latest offering, You42 Networks, finally giving creators full control over their content. You42 has accelerated its Network-centric design in response to recent turmoil within the entertainment industry. The company states that the updated... - May 24, 2021 - You42, Inc.
Documentary Film "The Devil Walks Among Us" to Premiere on the RayGun Network
A Fiery Redhead Who Rocked Our World... and Vanished; Nashville’s Tribute to Miss Nikki Burgess. - May 23, 2021 - High Speed Low Drag
iPOP Alumni Shameik Moore’s Spiderman Sequel Begins Filming
iPOP Alumni Shameik Moore will return to screens in 2022 with Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Sequel. - May 19, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Auerbach International Subtitles Inspiring Dalai Lama Documentary in 21 Languages Screened Over Four May-June Weekends
Global streaming release over four May-June weekends of first-ever, self-narrated movie of Tibet's Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, non-violence advocate, and inspirational fighter against adversity and obstacles. An oral autobiography, subtitled in 21 languages. - May 14, 2021 - Auerbach International Inc.
Comedian Oscar P Serves Up Live Performance in Memphis Every Thursday Night
Almost one year removed from adjusting to a pandemic, Comedian Oscar P is blazing the streets of Memphis again with new comedy for his fans. Fans will be able to catch some of this famous comedian performances at Slice of Soul located at 1299 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN. - May 14, 2021 - Comedian Oscar P
KOCT Television Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Community; The Voice of North County to Host a Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1
Oceanside’s Channel, KOCT Television is kicking off its 40th year by hosting the KOCT Television Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. KOCT Television is one of the last remaining fulfillments of unbiased Public Broadcasting in America today. For the past 40... - May 14, 2021 - KOCT Television
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund to Star in "The Ploughmen"
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund is set to star in the film adaptation of the 2014 novel "The Ploughmen." - May 14, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Hloyal Management and PR Client's Alexis Robbie, Oscar Carrillo Say Big Freedia Has Joined the Romance Crime Drama Feature Film "Queen Messiah" as Consulting Producer
Big Freedia has joined the romance crime drama feature film "Queen Messiah" as consulting producer. - May 13, 2021 - Hloyal Management And PR
The Rules of Acquisition Podcast Renamed Kickers of Elves, Covers David Lynch
The Rules of Acquisition podcast will become Kickers of Elves as it explores topics beyond Star Trek, beginning with the works of David Lynch. - May 12, 2021 - The Rules of Acquisition
Dee Wallace Lends Her Voice to Breast Cancer Survivors in Courageous Warriors - Beauty from The Ashes
Acclaimed actress Dee Wallace working with Darla Rae of Film It Productions narrates her latest feature length documentary, Courageous Warriors, Beauty from The Ashes. This film of extraordinary women, young and old, took their recovery from breast cancer a leap beyond medical diagnosis. They created new paths of wholeness through body, mind, and spirit. Now they offer those gifts to others. - May 11, 2021 - Film It Productions
iPOP Alumni Pierson Fode's "Man From Toronto" Sets 2022 Release Date
iPOP Alumni Pierson Fode’s newest film "Man From Toronto" will premiere in 2022. - May 06, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Veteran Stars Robert Clohessy and Robert Funaro Team Up for The Last Disco
InFuse Releasing recently acquired the domestic distribution rights, with a schedules release in Fall 2021. The Last Disco comes from writer, Joanne Tamburro, known for the films, “Just Like Joe and “Jesse” and producer Judy San Roman, of Reelhouse Productions known for,... - May 01, 2021 - Reelhouse Productions
New Media Film Festival 2021
First Festival for New Media Storytelling Showcases 119 Content Creators from 23 Countries June 2-3, 2022. Judges from BBC, Emmys, HBO, Marvel and PBS to present $45,000.00 in Awards. - April 29, 2021 - New Media Film Festival
Black Horseracing Film Poised to Finish First
Producers Unveil Plans for "PHOTO FINISH: The Race of the Century" - April 23, 2021 - James Walton Productions
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Closes Out April with Casting Director Rich Delia
On April 24th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Rich Delia. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Mr. Delia. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom. Richard Lawson... - April 23, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Independent Filmmaker, Nick Bailey, Announces Documentary About Poltergeist Star, Heather O'Rourke in Conjunction with Her Family
The documentary will explore her life, career, and final days using unseen home videos, family photos, personal writings & more. - April 17, 2021 - First Star Media
Hollywood Icon to be the Voice of Courageous Warriors; Beauty from the Ashes
Darla Rae of Film It Productions is pleased to announce that Hollywood Icon, Dee Wallace, will serve as an Executive Producer and will narrate Rae’s latest feature length documentary, Courageous Warriors; Beauty From The Ashes. This film is a tale of extraordinary women, young and old, who took their recovery from breast cancer a leap beyond medical diagnosis. They created new paths of wholeness through body, mind, and spirit. Now they offer those gifts to others. - April 16, 2021 - Film It Productions
Bruce Bellocchi - From Felon to FilmMaker
Bruce Bellocchi has a storied past but he seems to have a handle on his life now and has a new feature film he wrote that he'll also be directing which he says, proves it. - April 15, 2021 - Bruce Bellocchi
William B. Harris Jr. of Hloyal Management and PR Expands Company with Continued Growth
The small business owner is now the president of a growing corporation; Sharing tips on dealing with struggles while hustling to build Hloyal Management and PR - April 14, 2021 - Hloyal Management And PR
Irish Singer/Songwriter Yelpy Set to Release His New Single Heartbeats
Irish singer/songwriter Yelpy releases Heartbeats, the long awaited follow up to the award winning single "Shout." - April 14, 2021 - Yelpy
"The Path to Healing Show" Launches National Tour of Hope, Healing and Horses
"Healing Has Come Across America" The Cast of The Path to Healing Show is taking their show on the road and Presenting a three day event beginning in Cherry Valley, IL. Text Event to 303-646-6558 for more information and how to register. - April 13, 2021 - Elijah's Path to Healing Foundation
Hloyal Management and PR President William B. Harris Jr. Helps Produce Houston, TX Based Production O'Shea
William B. Harris Jr., Port Lavaca, aids film production for a start-up company H&H Studios. - April 12, 2021 - Hloyal Management And PR
"Quintessence": New Album Daniel Roure 2021
Daniel Roure Delights Jazz Fans with Latest Release. Album Promises a Romantic Mix of Jazz and the French Language. - April 12, 2021 - VLS Productions (Vintage Love Songs)
Pioneering Online Theater Company Relaunches as a Live Cinema Studio
Remote Studios -- formerly Remote Theater -- to produce live Web teleplays and films featuring actors throughout the world - April 12, 2021 - Remote Theatre
FreeCast Announces Budget-Friendly Virtual Pay-TV Package at Low Monthly Price
SelectTV’s aggregated streaming service can be paired with a “skinny bundle” for less than the cost of major VOD subscriptions. - April 09, 2021 - FreeCast, Inc.
High Speed Low Drag Launches RayGun Network
RayGun Network is an OTT app currently available on Roku and Fire TV. - April 08, 2021 - High Speed Low Drag
Verb(TM) Speaker Series Presents “The Game Is Afoot!” - An Interview with Steve Emecz
Steve Emecz, the preeminent publisher of new Sherlock Holmes-based books, will be the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series’ featured guest on Thursday, April 29, 2021, 12:00 pm Noon (Pacific Time). His talk is aptly entitled, “The Game Is Afoot,” based on the now famous quotation... - April 07, 2021 - Silicon Private Wealth
Local Filmmaker Wins Big with LGBT-Themed Short Film, "Kings & Queens"
People are almost universally familiar with the term "drag queen" in a variety of contexts, but have you heard of drag kings? Kings and Queens, tells a story about one such person and is potentially a breakout film for this year, introducing the public to a lesser-exposed and certainly underappreciated cultural segment of drag. - April 05, 2021 - Thrive Productions
Force For Good: Music and Films That Make a Difference
Force For Good (FFG), an independent music and film company, was founded in 2016 by Grammy-nominated recording artist Jonathan Sprout. FFG’s mission is to inspire and empower people using uplifting music and films that encourage personal and global well-being. The films highlight with compassion vital human issues including gender/racial equality, sensible gun legislation, climate change, renewable energy, and respect for the environment. - April 04, 2021 - Force For Good