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Horror Fans! Screenplay Contest Waives Submission Fees in Light of Pandemic

In light of the growing unemployment numbers, recognizing that among these numbers are screenwriters, and in larger numbers, horror fans who are looking for an opportunity to express themselves creatively and receive recognition for the screenplays they may write, the Thomas M. Malafarina Horror Screenplay Contest has decided to waive the submission fees to their screenplay contest. - May 16, 2020 - Thomas M. Malafarina Horror Screenplay Contest

LGBTQ RomCom “Reveals” the Complexities of Family When Coming Out

Born out of the mind of first time writer and producer Jeff Willy, Reveal follows a gay couple as they experience the often nerve wracking experience of introducing your significant other to the family. To learn more, follow Reveal on Instagram @revealthemovie. - May 11, 2020 - Fourth Wall Entertainment

TEALEAVES' The Garden of Secrets Project Wins Honorable Mention in Fast Company 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards

TEALEAVES’s The Garden of Secrets project receives Honorable Mention in the 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education and Creativity categories. - May 09, 2020 - TEALEAVES

Church of Scientology Nashville Member Donates Hundreds of Designer Masks to Frontlines Heroes

Like many, Elisabeth Donaldson—a successful actress, photographer, stylist and Scientologist—found her life turned upside down in a matter of hours once COVID-19 hit. - May 09, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Grammy Winning/Multi-Platinum Songwriter, Music Producer & Publisher Executive's Jovan Dawkins, Eric Dawkins with Award Winning Actor/Singer Darius McCrary, Join Forces

Grammy Winning/Multi-Platinum Songwriter, Music Producer & Publisher Executive Jovan Dawkins along with Grammy Winning/Multi-Platinum Songwriter & Music Producer Executive Eric Dawkins and Award-Winning Actor/Singer Darius McCrary have Joined Forces for an Eight-Week Entertainment Master’s Class, “The MAP Intensive.” Powered by Urban 411 Entertainment and the J. Vann Agency - May 07, 2020 - Urban 411 Entertainment

Lynette Carrington Named as Associate Board Member for the Chandler International Film Festival

Lynette Carrington is a media and entertainment publicist veteran. She has been named to the board of directors for the Chandler International Film Festival and has also been selected as the head of the festival's film screening and judging committee. - May 07, 2020 - Carrington Entertainment

Silver Spring Filmmaker Redefining Beauty with New Online Campaign

The beauty industry remains slow in changing its unrealistic standards of beauty. Alyscia Cunningham, the director behind “I Am More Than My Hair,” is determined to do something about that, one donation at a time. - May 06, 2020 - Her House Media

Free Short Jewish Films - Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival

The Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Festival announces the release of its free Short Film Spotlight program. This program provides the general public the best short films. The Festival's mission is to provide the newest, most stimulating and thought provoking films. - May 05, 2020 - Boca International Jewish Film Festival,

Hollywood Influencers Join “Uplive” Donation of 50,000 Masks

Uplive Global Streaming Platform Gives 50,000 Masks to Workers Fighting Coronavirus on the Front Lines. Hollywood & Uplive App are dedicated to beating this coronavirus ~ COVID-19. As a social media platform, “Uplive” is collaborating with Hollywood celebrities/ influencers and hosting community to bring greater awareness to the importance of wearing masks. - May 02, 2020 - Uplive

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) Partners with Innovative Streaming Platform

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the new streaming platform Filmocracy. The arrangement encompasses the licensing of a variety of films from the WWMPC catalog, consisting of various genres, including Red Roses... - April 30, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

NOX Movie with Matt Passmore Wins 2020 Muse Creative Award and Gold Remi Award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival

NOX, written and directed by Keyvan Sheikhalishahi, with Matt Passmore (The Glades, Jigsaw) and Brigitte Millar (Spectre, No Time To Die) wins 2020 Muse Creative Award and Gold Remi Award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. - April 29, 2020 - Amitice

GalaxyCon Launches Virtual Celebrity and Fan Experiences

With social distancing measures in place for large gatherings, GalaxyCon is extending beyond the confines of a comic con and taking immediate steps to connect celebrities and fans from the comforts of their own homes. - April 28, 2020 - GalaxyCon

Ginger Rogers Birthplace is for Sale

The two-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath house at 100 W Moore Street, Independence, Missouri is where famous Hollywood actress Ginger Rogers was born. It was operated by the Owens-Rogers Museum for two years. It is now for sale by Three Trails Cottages, LLC. The house was purchased by the company in 2016 and fully restored by Gene Padgitt and HearthMasters, Inc. - April 24, 2020 - Owens-Rogers Museum

Comedians Help Boy with Neuroblastoma

Zoom for Owen - April 23, 2020 - SMILES FOR MILES

Amid a Global Crisis Where Mental Health Experts Fear the Worst, Comes a New Documentary Addressing the Suicide Crisis Starring Jared Padalecki & T.O.N.E-z

After five years of production and post production work, the groundbreaking feature documentary, "I Chose Life: Stories of Suicide & Survival" is complete and is being released independently on the film's official website on May 7 with a premiere online screening event. As of May 8, the documentary will be available for rent or purchase on the website. - April 21, 2020 - Starseed Pictures

73 Years Later the Black Dahlia Honored with New Indie Film

Filmmaker releases first trailer prior to run on film festival circuit. - April 21, 2020 - Night Rain Productions

For the First Time Ever, the Award Winning Documentary, "The Resurrection of Jake the Snake" Has Been Made Available for Free on the DDP Yoga Now App

As millions of people are confined to their homes as the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, both DDP Yoga & Comeback Studios have recognized the need for positive digital content. DDP Yoga Now members can watch “The Resurrection of Jake the Snake” for no additional cost for a... - April 18, 2020 - DDP Yoga Inc.

WNVBA and Zingo TV Announce Significant Partnership

WNVBA, a professional volleyball association, and ZIngo TV, an emerging player in the OTT space have joined forces to show top level volleyball on the Zingo Platform. - April 16, 2020 - ZingoTV

No-Cost Music Relief Funding Program Expanded by Sound Royalties for Music Royalty Rights Holders

Zero-Cost Advance Options Available to Songwriters, Artists, Producers and Select Service Providers Through May 16 - April 14, 2020 - Sound Royalties

Zingo and BarnBurn Radio Form Groundbreaking Partnership

ZingoTV and BarnBurner Radio announced today a groundbreaking partnership that will feature and highlight the extensive library of BarnBurner Radio Network. BarnBurner Radio covers all the major sports. Its extensive FiredUp shows will be featured on the Zingo Radio platform with several audio... - April 13, 2020 - ZingoTV

NOX Movie with Matt Passmore Wins 2020 Platinum Hermes Award

NOX, written and directed by Keyvan Sheikhalishahi, with Matt Passmore (The Glades, Jigsaw) and Brigitte Millar (Spectre, No Time To Die) wins 2020 Platinum Hermes Award. - April 09, 2020 - Amitice

Inde Ed Project Reaches 4 Million Free Downloads

Douglas J. Alford nominated for 2020 Yidan Prize (which is like the Nobel Prize for Education) based on self-funding Inde Ed Project for over 20 years which creates over 150 titles of free, easy Science and English Digital Content. - April 07, 2020 - Inde Ed Project

Learning American History Becomes Easier with the "Hamilton Heritage Collection of Great Moments in History"

President Thomas Jefferson comes back from 1801 in a dream video to tell a teacher in Florida that learning American History is easier when they download the "Hamilton Heritage Collection of Great Moments in History." - April 06, 2020 - Sounds of 76 Company Music, LLC

Caitlin Carmichael, iPOP Alumni, Cast in New Thriller

iPOP Alumni Caitlin Carmichael joins an all-star cast in a new serial killer thriller directed by Randall Emmett. The feature, Midnight in the Switchgrass is in production. - April 05, 2020 - iPOP! LA

DWS Star Joins iPOP Alum Matt Cornett on High School Musical Series, Deadline Reports

As reported by Deadline, Derek Hough will join the season 2 cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series alongside iPOP Alumni Matt Cornett, who is a series regular. - April 05, 2020 - iPOP! LA

Award-Winning Producer Anthony D. Colby Tries for Hollywood Saturn Award Producing First Horror Flick "It Came From Within"

Anthony D. Colby and Andeco Films Leap from Award Winning Documentary to Old School Horror. - April 02, 2020 - Andeco Films LLC.

FoxPromotions and The Groove House Recording Studio Introduce the Just Released Brian Hedges' Song and New Video, "Let The Reins Fall"

Brian Hedges' latest Americana song, "Let The Reins Fall," has been released. In cooperation with The Groove House Recording Studio, FoxPromotions is excited to announce that Brian Hedges has done it again. The new song is also being released with a new video. - April 01, 2020 - FoxPromotions

Actor/Filmmaker and Long-Time Resident, Vincent Spano (Baby It’s You, Creator), Joins the Jury for the First Annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival

Actor/Director/Writer/Producer Vincent Spano, long-time former resident of Roosevelt Island has announced his participation in the jury of the first annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival which will be opening its screen to new works August 21-23 at the Main St. Theater. - March 28, 2020 - Roosevelt Island Film Festival

VOS Digital Media Group Expands Multi-Language Video Content Offerings from BANG Showbiz

BANG Showbiz videos now available through VOS in French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Japanese languages. - March 25, 2020 - Icaro Media Group

BlackCulturalFilm.com Curates African American Film Offering

BCE Media Inc. Launches Black Cultural Film Ecommerce Website - March 24, 2020 - BCE Media Inc.

iPOP Alum Jaheem Toombs New Film, To The Beat! Back 2 School

Jaheem Toombs, iPOP Alumni, stars as Paul in the film To The Beat! Back 2 School. The sequel was released on VOD March 10. - March 19, 2020 - iPOP! LA

Roosevelt Island Film Festival – Local Filmmakers Launch the Very First Film Festival on Scenic Roosevelt Island

Actors/Filmmakers Toni Vitale, and longtime island resident, Daniel Jordano, are excited to announce the first film festival on Roosevelt Island. It will be opening its screens to new works Aug. 21-23 at the Main St. Theater. - March 19, 2020 - Roosevelt Island Film Festival

In Response to the Coronavirus, the ON! Channel Will be Giving Away Free Memberships

The ON! Channel, the popular streaming service, has announced today that it will be giving away free 6 month memberships, to the first 100 people who email them at contact@theonchannel.com. "Life in America is changing quickly and drastically in response to the Caronavirus (COVID-19). - March 19, 2020 - The ON! Channel

FoxPromotions in Co-operation with Groove House Records Announce the Release of Brian Hedges' New Song, FIELD OF STONE

Singer/Songwriter Brian Hedges has released the latest song in his extensive Americana catalog. Inside The Groove House Recording Studio in Friendship, Tennessee Brian recorded FIELD OF STONE. This great song was co-produced and engineered by Steve Rutledge. - March 17, 2020 - FoxPromotions

SheroCon 2020 Brings Women in Hollywood to Westfield Culver City Mall

Female-Centered Comic-Con Flies High Just Before Cancellations - March 15, 2020 - Shero Comics

Comedy Icon Shecky Greene Receives Highest Award in Comedy; Induction Into the National Comedy Hall of Fame and Onto the Comedy Wall of Fame

Comedy legend, Shecky Greene to be inducted into the Official National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum. - March 13, 2020 - National Comedy Hall of Fame

XMG, a Valiant Eagle Inc. (OTC: PSRU) Subsidiary, Launches Weed World Television

XMG (Xavier Media Group), a Valiant Eagle Inc. subsidiary, is pleased to announce the launch of Weed World Television (WWTV). WWTV’s mission is to be a vital resource for relaying information in the world of progressive cannabis consumption. - March 11, 2020 - Valiant Eagle Inc.

Galalite’s Mirage XDL 1.2 Complimented Christie’s RGB Laser at Carnival Cinemas

Carnival Cinemas, one of the fastest-growing multiplex chains in India has collaborated with Christie Digital Systems and TSR professional video and audio for their project of Laser screens PAN India. The event marked the celebration of Carnival Cinemas becoming the first and only multiplex chain... - March 11, 2020 - Galalite Screens

“Call Me” Wins Best International Romantic Comedy Short in Hollywood

Arek Zasowski’s “Call Me” wins the prestigious Best International Romantic Comedy Short Award at the 2020 Golden State Film Festival in Hollywood after being screened at the world-renowned TCL Chinese Theatre. - March 08, 2020 - Arek Zasowski

Conch Shell Productions Presents 1st Public New York Reading of SILENT TRUTH at Hear Her Call Caribbean-American Women’s Theater Festival

2018 O’Neill National Playwright Conference Finalist play, SILENT TRUTH, written by Magaly Colimon-Christopher - will be presented as a staged reading at Hear Her Call Caribbean-American Women’s Theater Festival 2020. Obie Award winning actress Yvette Ganier will direct. The reading... - March 06, 2020 - Conch Shell Productions

2b Acting Release Their First Look Selective Interactive Video

Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company, 2b Acting, has released a first look episode of their Today and Tomorrow: Interactive web series on their online platform, InView. - March 06, 2020 - 2b Acting Ltd

iPOP Alum Chris Brochu’s Film, Recon, Set for Veterans Day Release

iPOP Alum Chris Brochu’s latest film Recon will be released on Veterans Day, after Brainstorm Media acquired U.S. Distribution rights to the feature. - March 06, 2020 - iPOP! LA

iPOP’s Garrett Hedlund Feature, Burden, Hits Theaters

iPOP’s Garrett Hedlund receives rave reviews for Sundance favorite, Burden after its recent theatre release. Winner of Sundance’s 2018 Dramatic Audience Award, the film finally debuted in theatres last month, quickly receiving accolades from critics. In an article, published by the LA... - March 06, 2020 - iPOP! LA

Wu Tang Clan Starring iPOP! Alum Shameik Moore Receives Season Two Release Date

The hit Hulu show Wu-Tang: An American Saga, starring iPOP! alumni Shameik Moore has received the green light for season two with a release date slated for mid-2020. Telling the origins of the hip-hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan, Moore plays the role of Sha aka Raekwon in the Imagine Entertainment produced series. - March 04, 2020 - iPOP! LA

Inspirational Documentary by Talented, Silver Spring Native Debuts at the 2020 Through Women’s Eyes International Film Festival

Filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham’s powerful new film, “I Am More Than My Hair,” has been awarded an Official Selection and will screen at the highly coveted film festival. - March 04, 2020 - Her House Media

50 Income Streams All Music Creatives Should Know About and Where to Find Them: A Comprehensive Guide from Sound Royalties

Chart Identifies Royalties, Revenue Streams and Resources for Songwriters, Artists and Producers. - March 03, 2020 - Sound Royalties

"Call Me" Golden State Film Festival Hollywood Screening

Experience the magic of independent cinema at the heart of Hollywood and come to the 9:30 pm Sunday night screening of "Call Me" at the prestigious annual Golden State Film Festival at The TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. - February 27, 2020 - Arek Zasowski