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Cloud Computing Magazine Names SocialStreamingTV 2021 Product of the Year Award Winner

SocialStreamingTV Recognized for Exceptional Innovation - March 30, 2021 - SocialStreamingTV

DC Web Fest 9 Celebrates the Best of Industry and Indie Content Virtually

Set for April 9-11, the invitation-only event will have industry and indie works that feature writers and actors from Saturday Night Live, a documentary on the D.C. government that features D.C.'s Mayor Bowser, HBO and Netflix screeners, works featuring a Cannes award winner and presence from all over the globe. - March 28, 2021 - DC Web Fest

Jackson Film Festival Announces Canton Public Schools and Mississippi School of the Arts Partnership

The First Annual Jackson Film Festival, a multi-faceted festival that will celebrate and commemorate the 25th anniversary of the film adaptation of John Grisham’s A Time to Kill (1996), will host an adjudicated festival for independent and student filmmakers, provide educational opportunities... - March 26, 2021 - Jackson Film Festival

Award-Winning Playwright Tanya Shaffer Joins Pioneering New Theater Company as Its First Resident Artist

Award-winning playwright Tanya Shaffer to help deliver on Remote Theater's vision to engage global playwrights and showcase their work digitally around the world. - March 17, 2021 - Remote Theatre

PPL India Honoured at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL India) has been felicitated at Taj Lands End, Mumbai on 20th February 2021 as a token of appreciation at the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021 for its support, dedication, spirit and professionalism. Phonographic Performance... - March 16, 2021 - PPL India

Curiosity & (Re)invention Takes Center Stage at The Toy Museum of NY

Since March 2020, the Museum's collection of historic and new toys, costumes and puppets have been sitting in boxes in a dark office space. But, guided by innovation and curiosity, the Museum has found new ways to meet their audiences where they are: their living rooms. Through the film Queen Marlene’s Toy Museum and Friends, the Museum now brings the wonders of the world of museums to audiences everywhere. In the past few months, the film has been accepted into 9 festivals. - March 13, 2021 - The Toy Museum of NY

NordVPN Suggests: 7 Movies About Cybersecurity and Hacking to Watch This Spring

Recent global cyber attacks: do they remind you of a movie? - March 13, 2021 - NordVPN

On a Time Capsule to the Moon with 1200 Artists and One A.I.

The Peregrine Collection assembles thousands of artistic and literary works from 1200 international artists and writers - and an OpenAI-based machine poet - on a time capsule scheduled for launch in late 2021 via Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Lander to the Moon. - March 11, 2021 - Incandence

2b Acting is the First to Release a 360 Interactive Sitcom

Building on past British successful innovations, Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company, 2b Acting, is pleased to be the lead pioneers in a new branch of video productions with the release of their 360 Interactive sitcom, Gym BS. - March 10, 2021 - 2b Acting Ltd

Golden State Film Festival 2021 ShortsDaily Screening Dates

Golden State Film Festival Screening on ShortsDaily dates and information. - March 09, 2021 - Golden State Film Festival

"The House That Rob Built" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Music by Grant Fonda Now Available

Family Theater Productions and Grant Fonda Productions released "The House That Rob Built" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Grant Fonda digitally on March 5. Directed by Jonathan Cipiti and Megan Harrington, the award-winning sports documentary is available to rent or... - March 06, 2021 - Grant Fonda

"Maestro's Magical Music Box," a New, Interactive Children's Series, Comes to Life March 19, 2021 on YouTube

An all-new, live action/animated children's web series, Maestro's Magical Music Box, is debuting on YouTube. Season One focuses on much-needed Fine Arts education, and it features broader reach with episodes in Spanish and ASL. Sing-alongs, DIY crafting and magical characters will appeal to families and kids of all ages. - March 06, 2021 - Dream Sweet Films, LLC

Boxfish Research Introduces Its Latest Technological Advancement in Underwater Filmmaking

Boxfish Research, New Zealand manufacturer of underwater remotely operated vehicles, today announces the official launch of its next-generation cinematography drone, the Boxfish Luna, for professional underwater videographers and photographers alike. Utilising advanced imaging from the Sony A7SIII... - March 03, 2021 - Boxfish Research Ltd.

London Web Fest Welcomes Guest Judge Shona Auerbach

The online festival culminates with a Live Screening/Awards event in the beautiful Arcola Theatre, London, showcasing the year's monthly winners. Auerbach, the British film director and cinematographer, was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer & BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Director (Dear Frankie, Pathé), + many other awards. Previous judges come from all film industry sectors: Nick Coupe, BBC Producer, Phil Lee, sound designer for Paramount and Kristin Atherton, BBC, RSC. - March 02, 2021 - London International Web & Short Film Festival

Venera Technologies Introduces CapMate, an Innovative Cloud-Based Closed Caption Verification & Correction Solution

CapMateTM leverages machine learning techniques to detect and correct complex and time consuming caption file issues. - February 26, 2021 - Venera Technologies

4321 Films Debuts Novelization of the Cult Hit "Monsturd"

4321 Films™, a San Francisco-based independent motion picture production company, today announced the release of "Monsturd," the terrifying novelization based on the major international motion picture sensation. The new book, available today as a paperback or electronic download... - February 25, 2021 - 4321 Films

The Feature Film 2040 Greenlit for 2021 Release

Production has commenced on the feature film 2040. It is about a "New California" Agent who has hidden records of an Alien abduction just as people are dealing with stresses of the Annual Winter Quarantine in 2040. Actors from all over the country filmed their roles on their cell phones... - February 20, 2021 - Cranium Candy Entertainment

New Historical Novel "Tears of Honor" is a Sweeping Epic of the Japanese American Experience of Internment and War

A sweeping novel of history war, and courage in the face of injustice, "Tears of Honor" tells the story of the heroic Japanese American soldiers who fought against Nazi tyranny in Europe, while their families were imprisoned in America. - February 16, 2021 - Linden Publishing

Celebrity Guru Thomas Chappell Presents ARIDO Multi-Billion Dollar Collection During Golden Globes 2021

Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & Celebrity Guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - February 16, 2021 - ARIDO Jewelry

Lindero Edutainment is Proud to Announce the Release of Their Feature Film, "The Breakdown" (2021). It Will Premier on Amazon Prime Video on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

A high school jazz band embarks on a bus trip to California for an international band competition. Their bus breaks down and they are forced to stay at a local motel. With nothing better to do, the teens decide to have an orgy. Being nerds, they have to guess how cool kids do it. Clueless, their attempts are hilarious. They finally make it late to the post-competition dance party and learn that being a nerd is not all that bad. - February 12, 2021 - Lindero Edutainment

The Golden State Film Festival Brings Sundance Film Festival Award Winner and Golden Globe Nominee Minari to Virtual Cinema Screening

The Golden State Film Festival Virtual Cinema Presents Minari Sundance Film Festival Award Winner and Golden Globe Nominee. - February 12, 2021 - Golden State Film Festival

Celebrating Empowering Women Virtual Holiday Expo Dec. 19, 2020 and Caribbean Impact Life Virtual Awards Honoree on February 18, 2021

Celebrating Positive Women United Empowering Women Virtual Holiday Expo Dec. 19, 2020 and Positive Women United/Caribbean Impact Life Virtual Awards Honoree on February 18, 2021 - February 09, 2021 - Positive Women United

Silver State Film Festival 2021 Plans and Events in Las Vegas

The Silver State Film Festival is excited to come back to Las Vegas in person for 2021. - February 04, 2021 - Silver State Film Festival

The StudentFilmmakers.com "Filmmakers Forums Community" Announces New "Winter Photo Contest: From the Tropic to the Arctic"

The photo contest is free to enter. Open to all members of the StudentFilmmakers.com Filmmakers Forums Community online. Membership is free and open to all. - February 04, 2021 - StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine

Warshaw Blumenthal and Turbo Dog Productions Unite to Form WB+TDP

Warshaw Blumenthal, the top artist management and representation agency, and Turbo Dog Productions, a full-service production company, are pleased to announce the two companies have merged and will rebrand as WB+TDP, a full-service, award-winning, multimedia agency, providing every level of the... - February 03, 2021 - WB+TDP

Force For Good Presents a Free Online Screening and Discussion: “Homeless” Featuring the “Tiny House Project” February 21 at 7 PM

Force For Good (FFG), an original music and film venture founded by Philadelphia based Grammy® nominated composer and performer Jonathan Sprout, is premiering a virtual screening of its newest short film, Homeless, on Sunday, February 21 at 7 PM (EST). The program features a conversation with Elvis Summers, Founder of The Tiny House Project, a nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, whose mission is to provide emergency tiny house shelters for people who are homeless, ignored and forgotten. - February 03, 2021 - Force For Good

Oscar Nominee Terrence Howard Joins Cast of "Beneath"

Academy Award-nominee Terrence Howard has joined the cast of British sci-fi/thriller film. - February 03, 2021 - Cupsogue Pictures

Award-Winning Writer, Producer and Actress Laurel Harris Emcees International Summit and Book Launch

The “Break Free International Summit” Showcases Harris and other Renowned Authors for International Best Selling Sequel - February 01, 2021 - Laurel Leaf Productions

US News and Business Report is Set to Release Their Ongoing Series of Human Interest Stories Such as "The Man Who Made Color"

US News and Business Report is set to release their ongoing series of human interest stories such as "The Man Who Made Color.” (For full article: https://usnewsandbusinessreport.com/the-man-who-made-color-article5748930/) With excerpts such as: “Today our television and movie... - January 30, 2021 - US News and Business Report

Pakistani Startup RINSTRA, Valued at US $20 Million, Raising Series-A Funding of US $2 Million

Pakistan’s first digital platform for content creators receives valuation of US $20 million; has potential to become one of the fastest growing companies in the digital sphere from Pakistan. - January 29, 2021 - RINSTRA Technologies Private Limited

Feature Film "Don't Know Jack" Begins Production in New York

Writer and Director Nathan Clarkson of Clarkson Creations begins production on his newest feature film, "Don't Know Jack." Clarkson is best known for his films all distributed by Cinedigm: "Confessions of a Prodigal Son," "The Unlikely Good Samaritan" and "Miracle... - January 29, 2021 - Beloved Entertainment, Inc.

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with the American Emu Association 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 the American Emu Association (AEA) in anticipation of the theatrical release of the award-winning feature film Emu Runner (emurunner.com). With the support of the AEA, WWMPC hopes to... - January 27, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art

Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II, Inc.

Scoring Records Releases The "Love Sarah" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Scoring Records released the Love Sarah Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Enis Rotthoff (Guns Akimbo, The Sunlit Night, Wetlands). Directed by Eliza Schroeder, Love Sarah was released in the United States on January 15 by Samuel Goldwyn Films on Digital platforms AppleTV, Amazon,... - January 25, 2021 - Enis Rotthoff

Make It Clear Studio Launches MakeItClear.TV, a Free Faith Based Streaming Website

The site includes productions by Make It Clear Studio. - January 23, 2021 - Make It Clear Studio

JackieBoy Entertainment and Comic Republic Global Network Form Partnership to Launch New Division of Comic Book Film, Television and Merchandising Division

JackieBoy Entertainment and Comic Republic Global Network are pleased to announce a new merchandising partnership with Comic Republic's popular comic book franchise to launch into television, film, and books featuring the African–based company comic book characters. - January 16, 2021 - JackieBoy Entertainment

The Magpie Film Company's Edward Gusts Announces New Streaming Service

The Magpie Film Company will begin a streaming channel in October of 2021. - January 13, 2021 - Magpie Film Co

Brill Productions to Release Upcoming Film "Shaken; The Great Sylmar Earthquake"

Details of the upcoming release of the documentary film commemorating the 1971 Sylmar earthquake which devastated the Los Angeles area on February 9, 1971. - January 13, 2021 - Brill Productions

Final 48 by SeaHawk Productions Pushes the Cinematic Envelope to Create a New Wave of Ultra Low Budget Motion Pictures

Looking to start a new breed of independent films, Producers Lisa Sanow and Willi Sanow have just completed the motion picture Final 48. Filmed in just four days with a budget under $30K, they aim to buck the big budget Hollywood superhero movie craze with their ultra low budget, story-driven... - January 13, 2021 - Final 48 Film

The Magpie Film Company Struggles as Their Film "Ridgecrest" is Delayed Due to COVID Restrictions, But They May Survive the Pandemic as "Shaken" Squeaks Into Post

Production has been halted on Ridgecrest, The Magpie film Company's Debut narrative feature due to COVID restrictions. However; their Documentary Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake wraps up in time for its 2021 release date. - January 07, 2021 - Magpie Film Co

The Jane Austen Society of North America’s Southwest Region Announces Winners of Its 2020 Short Film Contest

Six winners submitted short films judged by preeminent experts in the industry; each entry examined the life and works of Jane Austen in new and innovative ways. - January 02, 2021 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region

S.C.R.A.P. Gallery Launched Stay Home Family Film Fest

S.C.R.A.P. Gallery (Student Creative Recycle Art Program) invites you to sit back, relax and watch a free, family virtual film festival. Just click and go - inspiring movies and downloadable art projects for kids of all ages. - January 01, 2021 - S.C.R.A.P. Gallery

The Magpie Film Company's Documentary "Shaken: the Great Sylmar Earthquake" Unearths a Hidden Gem on the Outskirts of Los Angeles

"Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake," documents the aftermath of the Sylmar Earthquake on it's 50th anniversary. But hidden amongst the tragedy is the story of a close knit community that comes together during tough times, and is relatively unknown to the rest of Los Angeles. - December 31, 2020 - Magpie Film Co

Actor Khalil Kain Visits Ghana for Premiere of Coming to Africa

A recap of actor Khalil Kain's trip to Ghana for the premiere of the romantic comedy Coming to Africa, which was released to digital platforms on November by BKE Films. - December 30, 2020 - BKE Films

Edgy Dramedy "Edgar" by Backbone Trail Arts to Start Production in 2021

Is it a nightmare? Or, is it just family? - December 29, 2020 - Backbone Trail Arts

Atlanta Actress Mia Rio Creates Animated Christmas Movie Using Nothing But an Animation Snapchat Filter

Atlanta-based actress, singer and writer Mia Rio (Greenleaf, Vanderpump Rules, Vida) has put the social media app Snapchat to work in an unusual way, utilizing the app's "Cartoon" filter to create a twenty-minute animated Christmas short film, "Last Christmas on Earth: The Short Story" illustrates the journey of Sapphire, a girl trying to find answers about her recurring dream of the end of the world happening on Christmas. - December 28, 2020 - Mia Rio

First Black-Owned Script Consultant Agency CEO Set to Host Live Virtual Screenwriting Workshop