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Angelo Reyes Wins Award in Accolade Global Film Competition

Angelo Reyes, of Reyes Productions, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Angelo Reyes's exciting short film, Groomed, which tells the story of Maria, a young girl who falls deeply in love and even more deeply into the dark world of... - January 04, 2019 - Reyes Productions

High School Teen and Hip Hop Artist Partner Up to Help Raise Awareness Against Bullying and Teen Suicide in New Music Video, Living Inside the Rain

King Nyne, a local multi-award winning Hip Hop Artist has launched his new single and empowering music video “Living Inside the Rain” in hopes of raising awareness against teen suicide and the dangers of bullying. George H. Lee, a 16 year old Florida high school student and founder of... - January 03, 2019 - S.T.O.P. (Students Together Opposing Persecution)

Tier3D Artificial Intelligence Phone & Gadgets Are Now Available for Crowdfunding

Tier3D, a Silicon Valley company has launched an Indiegogo campaign with AI-powered gadgets, which enable highly personalized human-like machine intelligence. Tier3D AI works like an intuitive extension of yourself, seamlessly helping you with the things you do. It can organize documents, do a deep search in the data, summarize content, create presentations, make suggestions etc. The team has experienced Silicon Valley professionals along with a Nobel Laureate and a Stanford Faculty as advisors. - January 02, 2019 - Tier3D

Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival Previews 2019 Lineup

The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center proudly presents the third annual Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival (BRJFF), March 10-31, 2019. Now among the top 10 Jewish Film Festivals in the US, BRJFF features the best narrative,... - January 01, 2019 - Boca International Jewish Film Festival,

New York Shakespeare Company Presents Its Inaugural Production of Macbeth

The New York Shakespeare Company proudly presents its inaugural production of Macbeth, William Shakespeare's haunting tale of a hero's fall from grace and how one man's selfish desires can tear down an entire country, and everything he once fought for. Taking the lead role and directing will be... - December 31, 2018 - New York Shakespeare Company

Philanthropist, Producer, Lily Lisa Named Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador

Esteemed Filmmaker honored as “Goodwill Ambassador” at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards. - December 29, 2018 - Lily Lisa

Wonderful Losers Christmas Release

Wonderful Losers is a film that is about the international Giro d'Italia bicycle race without actors and shot over five years. - December 24, 2018 - Wonderful Losers

Announcing CamBuddy Plus, a Portable Device That Integrates WiFi, GPS, and 4G LTE to Existing Cameras

Photographers, journalists, and reporters all want cloud connectivity between their cameras and various apps, such as DropBox, but there are a number of factors standing in their way, including price point. Joobot has just unveiled CamBuddy Plus, a new device that will seamlessly connect existing cameras with the cloud via WiFi, GPS, and 4G LTE at an affordable price. - December 21, 2018 - Beijing Joobot Technologies Inc.

STORIES International Names Senior Creative Producer

STORIES International has hired a senior creative producer who will focus on managing their branded content division. The company has tapped producer Talia Bella as its first in-house creative producer, giving her oversight of STORIES’ branded content division. Bella, who will report to... - December 19, 2018 - Talia Bella

Tyler Perry’s Wig Stylist Charles Gregory Launches New Wig Line Titled "The Renowned Wig Collection"

"The Renowned" Charles Gregory, hairstylist for stars Tyler Perry, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Terrance Howard, launches wig line for women and men. - December 13, 2018 - Charles Gregory Blow Dry & Beauty Bar

Against All Odds, This Aussie Underdog is Making His Own Path to Hollywood

Australian actor teams up with some of Australia’s best known and well loved actors, to tell the untold stories of those who dream of making it to Hollywood. - December 13, 2018 - Lady of the Light Productions Pty Ltd

Celebrate One Million Lives Changed by the Gift of a Wheelchair at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles

Free Wheelchair Mission hosts an exclusive screening of powerful documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," featuring the story of Free Wheelchair Mission’s one millionth wheelchair recipient. - December 12, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Pop the Cork: Dance Anthem "Let’s Spend This New Year’s Eve at Home" is More Fun Than Champagne

New York-based Young Pals Music ushers in 2019 with festive new single from Christi Bauerlee. - December 07, 2018 - Young Pals Music

One People's Project and New Jersey Revolution Radio Present Daryle Lamont-Jenkins In New Brunswick for Q&A Screening of "Alt Right: Age of Rage"

The subject of this powerful documentary will be there to take questions and talk about his experiences leading up to this film. A great chance to come out and network with people fighting hate in New Jersey, see a great movie, and have a discussion after. - December 07, 2018 - New Jersey Revolution Radio

10th Annual New Media Film Festival Now 3 Days June 4, 5 & 6, 2019

The festival’s culture is honoring stories worth telling by bringing the best of story and technology together with content creators from around the world. Innovative, compelling: People, Panels, Q & A, Networking, Screenings with leading decision makers. - December 04, 2018 - New Media Film Festival

Khalti Digital Wallet Users in Nepal Can Now Directly Book Film Tickets on the App

Khalti partners with FCUBE Cinemas, Q’s Cinemas, BSR Movies, and Mid-Town Galleria to launch movie ticketing system on its platform. - December 04, 2018 - Khalti Digital Wallet

Andeco Films Presents a Documentary on Gun Violence in America

This fall Andeco Films will present a documentary on gun violence in America. The title is "America, Back to The Wild, Wild West." - November 21, 2018 - Andeco Films LLC.

Retired Swedish Medical Center Physician to Hold Book Signing at Debut of New van Gogh Biopic

Retired Swedish Medical Center physician, Irv Arenberg, MD, to hold book signing at debut of new van Gogh biopic. - November 20, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

EDI Media Inc. Successfully Hosted Their 14th Annual Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival Activities

The 2018 14th Annual Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) and Chinese American TV Festival (CATF) activities were successfully hosted by EDI Media Inc. The CAFF Golden Angel Award Ceremony and Opening Ceremony was held at the Ricardo Montalban Theater in Hollywood and the CATF Golden Angel Award Ceremony was held at Writer’s Guild of America Theatre West (WGAW) in Beverly Hills. - November 20, 2018 - EDI Media

Generos Media Group Announce Acquisition of FishFlix.com

Generos Media Group, INC. is proud to announce the completion of an acquisition agreement Dated November 5th, 2018 from Lukas Media LLC, a company with over 15 years of experience bringing quality entertainment options to their customers. Generos Media Group, Inc. (“Generos”) and Lukas... - November 15, 2018 - Generos Media Group LLC DBA FishFlix

Stephen King Selects U.S. Army Veteran for $1 Movie Contract

Horror writer Stephen King has chosen his latest Dollar Baby movie producer; Former Army Major Howard Schellenberg of Fort Lauderdale, Florida as the recipient of a contract to produce a non-commercial movie and screenplay based on his short story, "Beachworld" for $1. Schellenberg is the first military veteran selected by Mr. King. - November 12, 2018 - TowerTorch.com

Indian Filmmakers Seeking to Unite the Fight Against Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade Take Their Fight to the Streets of Mumbai

Power Couple Amit Sarin and Vineesha Arora-Sarin Utilize Their International Influence to Promote Be Free Street Art; Raising Awareness to Numerous Social Causes Including Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade - November 06, 2018 - Roaming Rickshaw Films

Liner Entertainment Group Signs New Actress Adoria Lewis

Adoria Lewis, the up and coming actress from Austin, Signs with Management firm Liner Entertainment Group LLC. - November 05, 2018 - Liner Entertainment Group

Christy Johnson Celebrity Guest Appearance Announcement

The Big Lick Comic-con runs Feb. 9 – 10 in Roanoke, VA. - November 01, 2018 - Dreamkiller, LLC

Long Island Premiere and Awards Celebration of Metro Goldman Motion Pictures International Award Winning Motion Picture "Father and Father"

Metro Goldman Motion Pictures announced today the Long Island premiere and awards celebration of their inaugural international award winning motion picture “Father and Father” on October 27, 2018. The action adventure comedy was created, produced, cast and shot entirely on Long Island and New York City. Film has been screened from Portland to Rome with stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City capturing 12 wins along the way. This invitation-only event. - October 19, 2018 - Dr. Robert Goldman

Bollywood Star Unites with Grammy Winner for a Colossal Collaboration; Sonu Nigam Releases English Single with Grammy-Winning Producer/ Engineer, Jason Goldstein

Sonu Nigam Teams with Grammy Winner for English Release. - October 18, 2018 - EEG Talent

Art Fort Lauderdale® Co-Founders Partner with Leading Cultural Institutions Throughout the City for Inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (January 19-27, 2019)

Major Events and Exhibitions, including the last two days of Hamilton at the Performing Arts Center, launch of the AIA Fort Lauderdale Architectural Fair, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions, Remember to react: 60 years of collecting exhibit at the NSU Art Museum and More to Align with the Third Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale (January 24-27). - October 17, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale

2018 Marina Del Rey Film Festival to be Held at Cinemark 18 and XD, October 17th- 22nd, 2018

Marina del Rey Film Festival will be screening over 180 films, starting this week at Cinemark 18 and XD. - October 17, 2018 - Marina del Rey Film Festival

Dolly Dog Productions Has Completed Casting on "The Chains That Bind"

Dolly Dog Productions, in association with RFA Productions, added veteran actor Hoyt Richards to the cast of "The Chains That Bind." - October 17, 2018 - RFA Productions

Freestyle Digital Media Releases Award-Winning "Quality Problems" on DVD During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, will release the DVD of the cancer-themed, award-winning festival favorite "comedy," "Quality Problems." DVD is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online... - October 16, 2018 - Metamorfic Productions LLC

revealit Signs MOU with The Glimpse Group

Interactive video platform creator, revealit Corporation, announces partnership and MOU with The Glimpse Group, Inc., a virtual and augmented reality platform company. - October 15, 2018 - revealit Corporation

North Texas Performing Arts Names Darrell Rodenbaugh Chief Executive Officer

The fastest growing not-for-profit youth theatre organization in North America based in Plano, Texas, announces today that long-serving Board President Darrell Rodenbaugh will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer on a pro bono basis. - October 10, 2018 - North Texas Performing Arts

Top 10 Gifts for Moviemakers and Movie Lovers

Party game, What The Film?! Tops Oh, Rio! Productions’ list of gift ideas for movie lovers and cast and crew gifts. - October 09, 2018 - Oh, Rio! Productions

Dimension Inc. Announces Landmark Upscaler Advancement

Dimension Inc., the Las Vegas, Nevada-based innovator in advanced video and still image enhancement technologies, is excited to announce yet another breakthrough in development of video upscaler solutions for Virtual Reality (VR) and other high-end video applications. Dimension’s... - October 09, 2018 - Dimension, Inc.

Latinx Horror Film "Murder in the Woods" with Jose Julian and Danny Trejo to Make Its European Premiere

Belgium & Germany to screen Luis Iga's Latinx, award-winning slasher which is becoming a cult classic and breaking diversity barriers in Hollywood. - October 08, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC

Goreella Media Announces 3rd Feature Film Cuddle Buddies

Goreella Media announces today pre-production begins for their psychological thriller, Cuddle Buddies. Auditions take place on Sept. 22, 25, and 29 at Hollywood Casting and Film in Hollywood, CA. Principal photography will take place Oct. 19-29 in the LA area. - October 01, 2018 - Goreella Media

Helen Keller National Center and Filmmaker Doug Roland Make Film History

New film to feature DeafBlind actor, the first time ever in a lead role. - September 29, 2018 - Helen Keller National Center

Procosplay Debut Quality Captain America, Doctor Strange & Hela Costumes for Halloween Superhero Fun

Procosplay specializes in top-quality, affordable cosplay costumes of all kinds. For this Halloween season, several new Marvel superhero costumes are sure to be super popular. When it comes to cosplay costume shopping, especially for Halloween, no real enthusiast wants to get left behind and make... - September 27, 2018 - ProCosplay

Dolly Dog Productions Announces Their Film "The Chains That Bind"

Dolly Dog Productions, in association with RFA Productions, announces that they are in pre-production on their latest film "The Chains That Bind." - September 27, 2018 - RFA Productions

Bally Bee Pictures Launch Fundsurfer Crowdfunding Campaign for Debut Short Film Project Featuring Bryan Cranston

Bally Bee Pictures have launched a crowdfunding campaign for Real Thirsty, a short film written and directed by a first-time filmmaker, Robert Gilbert, and starring Bryan Cranston, Joely Richardson, John Douglas Thompson & Jack Dee. A witty and original take on zeitgeist themes of diversity and celebrity has brought a fantastic team of people together for this creative adventure. - September 22, 2018 - Fundsurfer

Nepal, the Home of Everest, is the First Country to Legally Recognize an "Other" Gender, But the Journey for Equality is Still Fraught with Obstacles

Award winning production company Shakti Pictures premieres  documentary in Los Angeles about transgender activist from Nepal  at the LA Femme International Film Festival. - September 21, 2018 - Sophie Dia Pegrum

"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Sweeps the 2018 FANtastic Horror Film Festival Award Nominations

Luis Iga's award-winning slasher continues to garner acclaim, as the film scores six nominations. - September 18, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC

Silvercrest Entertainment Tackles Syria in New Feature Film Project

SilverCrest Entertainment, LLC has fast tracked an untitled feature film project penned by Kurt Wimmer (Point Break, Total Recall, Salt, Equilibrium). This action/thriller is set within the current turmoil of the Syrian Civil War crisis. Story follows an ensemble of international operatives as they... - September 14, 2018 - SilverCrest Entertainment

Kent Speakman Awarded "Most Influential Producer of 2018" at the 2nd Annual Influencer Awards in Bel Air

Kent Speakman, a Hollywood producer & creator of KNEKT TV has won the Most Influential Producer of 2018 at the 2nd Annual Influencer Awards held in Bel Air. The Influencer Awards (formerly i100) celebrate and recognize individuals who have established a significant broadening influence through... - September 14, 2018 - KNEKT®tv

"Still Slaves," a Damo & Co. Production, to Debut at LA Femme Film Festival

“Still Slaves: The West African Slave Trade Then and Now” will be having its world premiere the LA Femme Film Festival this October. “Still Slaves” is a feature documentary that explores the various forms slavery takes in modern day West Africa, and the impact it is having... - September 14, 2018 - Damo & Co. Productions

Edgemar Center for the Arts to Host "Paris Scenes" Photography Exhibit by Local Santa Monica Photographer Bob Friday

Dramatic stories of Paris told through the photographs of local resident & photographer, Bob Friday. Opening Reception in the Michelle Danner Studio Gallery at the Edgemar Center for the Arts on Main Street, Santa Monica, Saturday September 15th, 2018 from 5-8PM. - September 11, 2018 - Bob Friday Photography

DrainThatPain Announces Breakthrough for Chronic Pain Elimination Using Holistic Energy Technique

Joanna Cameron of McLean, VA is the Founder of DrainThatPain - a holistic energy therapy for chronic pain elimination using active imagination. She is celebrating the first International Pain Elimination Day on September 14th and invites your presence. Her documentary, DrainThatPain is completed and will look for distribution via Film Festivals. The book is in the works. DrainThatPain is "bringing heaven to earth." - September 10, 2018 - TranceLady Productions, Inc.