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George Adrian Releases "Road Trip"; Hotel Café Release Event Scheduled for October 4
Well-known for his live performances, George Adrian will release his newest project “Road Trip” on October 10. George’s moody and intricate story-telling will feature a video for the track “The Grass is Dying.” The first video was directed by collaborator Robert... - October 03, 2017 - George Adrian
FearlessFlight® Takes Off in Los Angeles on October 28 with Cleared for Takeoff 101 Class
Air Hollywood Partners with Aviation Veteran & Commercial Pilot to Help Fearful Flyers Gain the Confidence Needed to Reach the Friendly Skies. - October 02, 2017 - Air Hollywood
LGBT Short Film by Taiwanese Director Zhijin Tsai to be Screened This Tuesday
Currently, an artist-in-residence at the 18th Street Art Center in Santa Monica, rising Taiwanese filmmaker Zhijin Tsai will be screening her short film “24 Hours” at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles this upcoming Tuesday, October 3rd. Inspired by the conceptual novel “Last Words... - October 01, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
Captivating Short Film Solomon Dasko Screens at Reel Independent Film Extravaganza in DC
Eustress Entertainment and Bent Street Films have come together to produce the compelling short film, Solomon Dasko. The heart wrenching short film was filmed in Washington, D.C., and will screen at the Reel Independent Film Extravaganza at the Angelika Pop-Up Cinema at Union Market in Washington, D.C. on October 14, 2017 at 7pm. - October 01, 2017 - Eustress Entertainment LLC
Stellar Scholars Wizardess and Former Ford Stats Supervisor Patricia Emery Insists the Academic Group Celebrate Christmas Two Months Early in October
Patricia Emery, Stellar Scholars wizardess and ex-Ford Stats whiz, celebrates her birthday November 20th, the same day as her all-time favorite movie actress Gene Tierney. But Christmas begins every year the month before in October. And with just cause for the non-profit collective of talented... - September 30, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
AlphaDogs Enters the Star Wars Universe in Search of Hearts of Kyber
The story follows three young padawans who seek to find kyber crystals in a remote cave. - September 29, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Mad Samurai Productions is Pleased to Announce the US Premiere of It's Feature Film "Juggernaut" is to Take Place at the San Diego International Film Festival on Oct. 8th
“Juggernaut,” the much-anticipated feature debut of writer/director Daniel DiMarco will land at two US international festivals in October, with its US Premiere at the San Diego International Film Festival in competition, followed two weeks later with screenings at the Carmel... - September 28, 2017 - Mad Samurai Productions
South Florida LGBTQ Film Fest Honors Tommy Dorfman
Fort Lauderdale's 9th Annual OUTshine Film Festival honors LGBTQ actor and activist Tommy Dorfman. - September 28, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
To Honor Patrick Swayze, Author Writes Book: "PATRICK SWAYZE The Dreamer"
The book focuses on how Swayze’s focus on dreams for himself and others sustained him and guided him to live a zest-filled and hopeful life even while dealing with great adversity. The book describes Swayze’s diversified career in the arts world for over thirty-five years as an actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, producer, and choreographer, as well as his connection with his family, his spirituality, and his involvement in advocacy for dance, cancer advances, and conservation. - September 26, 2017 - Passion Spirit Dreams Press
It's World Pharmacy Day - The Red Band Trailer for the Amazon Prime Pharmacist Comedy Series "Vials" Has Been Dispensed
Today is World Pharmacy Day and the trailer for the Amazon Prime exclusive series "Vials" has been dispensed. "Vials" is the first comedy series about pharmacists, techs and interns. The streaming series will follow the team at Gateway Drug & Surgical as they fill vials for their sometimes vile customers. - September 25, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Film Company Hopes to Raise Money to Produce a Film in Minnesota
What Marilyn Didn't Know is a short film currently in pre-production starring Amanda Day and John Bruce. - September 25, 2017 - Djini Productions
Stellar Scholars: Paul Lubanski's and Johnny Johnson's Country Music StoryTubes on YouTube Conjure Up Comparisons to Elvis, Johnny Cash, and The Beatles
Stellar Scholars Executive Creative Director Ashley Sword glows when she reads the rave review: Marla Holten of Huntsville, Alabama marvels: "Your love stories could be done in a rendition by someone like Johnny Cash and June Carter! It meets all the standards of the greats... Johnny, Elvis,... - September 24, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Presents the 7th Annual on Location: The Los Angeles Video Project on Saturday, October 7th, 2017
The event takes place at the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood. Filmmakers were challenged to create a short film under five minutes answering the question: What is your LA? - September 22, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
"2017 US China Jilin Radio and Television Week" Series of Activities in the United States Officially Launched in Los Angeles
To further promote the cultural exchanges between China and the United States and to further enhance the understanding and friendship between the two countries, the "2017 US China Jilin Radio and Television Week" series of activities co-organized by Media Office of Jilin Provincial... - September 20, 2017 - EDI Media
Announcing the 2nd Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale - the Art Fair on the Water. January 25 - 28, 2018.
UniteUs Group announces the 2nd edition of Art Fort Lauderdale - the Art Fair on the Water to be held January 25 - 28, 2018 at properties on Fort Lauderdale’s famed Intracoastal waterways. - September 20, 2017 - UniteUs Group
Fashion Designer Natalie Yaru Makes Rolling Stone Debut with Wonder Woman Rocking Leather
Fashion designer Natalie Yaru's clothing brand gets featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. - September 19, 2017 - MANAM
College Delighted with New Film Screening
North Shropshire College (NSC) is delighted to show its support for a new 79 seat screening of “The Oswestry Heritage Bake-off” film, which will be shown during a free afternoon screening at the local Kinokulture cinema on Arthur Street on the 9th September at 4:40pm. The film was shot... - September 10, 2017 - North Shropshire College
MARY JANES: WOMEN OF WEED Selected by Mill Valley Film Festival Cannabis Focus Day
Women are changing the face of today’s fastest growing industry - cannabis. Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she explores the movement to end marijuana prohibition, her own relationship to the plant, and the stereotypes surrounding it. Through a series of empowering and educational interviews with a broad diversity of women leading the industry today, Windy’s own assumptions are transformed as she discovers cannabis liberation intersects with the most urgent social justice issues of our time. - September 08, 2017 - DVA Productions
Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Wins Diller Tikkun Olam Award for His Work in Film & Community Service
Nate Goodman won a highly selective scholarship given to only 15 teens nationwide for his extensive film work promoting charitable organizations such as Resurf, Jitli, the Jewish Federation, and others. Nate and his family were flown to San Francisco for the award ceremony on 8/28 to officially accept the $36000.00 scholarship he can use at his discretion. Nate was the only student to be awarded this prize in all of Southern California including LA and San Diego. - September 08, 2017 - Nate Goodman
Accusys to Showcase High-Bandwidth, Scalable Thunderbolt RAID at IBC
Fast, Shareable Storage for the Rich Media Industry - September 08, 2017 - Accusys Storage Ltd.
Country Music's Rising Stars and Sister Duo Presley & Taylor Release Heart Over Mind Featuring Pam Tillis
Country Music's dynamic new sister duo release a re-make of the Mel Tillis classic Heart Over Mind featuring country hit-maker Pam Tillis. Illuminated by a traditional ensemble with steel guitar, twin fiddles and three part harmonies, the song leaves country taping their feet. Heart Over Mind is a... - September 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor
2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival; Celebrates a Grand Debut of a "Double Festival" at the End of October in Hollywood
The Chinese American Film Festival hosted by EDI Media Inc. held the 2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival Press Conference on September 1st at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library. - September 06, 2017 - EDI Media
Digital Film Academy in New York Calls for Video Submissions for Its 1st Annual Short Film Competition, The DFA Think Contest
“The DFA Think Contest” is a New York City based digital filmmaking contest established and sponsored by the Digital Film Academy in New York City. This contest is designed to encourage young and aspiring filmmakers to jumpstart their filmmaking careers by encouraging them to write, shoot and edit their original content using all digital media tools available to them. The contestants are challenged to tell impact full stories of social significance within a limited running time of 60 seconds. - September 05, 2017 - Digital Film Academy
Emma Stone and Steve Carell Battle It Out at OUTshine's Final GLOW Screening
OUTshine Film Festival's GLOW screening of "Battle of the Sexes" kicks off on Sunday, September 14th. - September 05, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
The 2017 Gullah Geechee Heritage Film Festival
The second annual screening event for the Gullah Geechee Heritage Film Festival. - September 03, 2017 - Gullah Geechee Heritage Film Festival
Actors Lance Gross, Lil’ Mama and Tami Roman with Director Tasha Smith (Cast of Highly Acclaimed Hit Movie “When Love Kills”) Grace SHEEN Magazine
Style like many forms of art, comes from the imagination of innovators. In the September/October version of SHEEN MAGAZINE, they pay homage to the brilliant work of style geniuses and creative minds across the world. This very intentional move is to showcase new and familiar faces via their latest... - September 02, 2017 - Sheen Magazine
The Fix Luxury Retreat Presented by Sorel During the Toronto International Film Festival
the[fix] luxury retreat is a unique and exclusive reprieve for media and the stars during the busy Toronto International Film Festival. - August 31, 2017 - the[fix]
StreamingThisMonth.Com is Your Guide to What is Streaming This Month
StreamingThisMonth.com is your go to guide for what is new to some of the top streaming services. - August 31, 2017 - Streaming This Month
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Spotlight Emerging Indie Hispanic and Latino Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences host the annual NFMLA Film Festival InFocus: Latino & Hispanic Cinema event on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 with presenting partners NALIP and SAG-AFTRA. This festival event takes place at the Hollywood home of the Academy, The Mary Pickford Center’s Linwood Dunn Theater, and is part of the Academy’s participation in Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. - August 31, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Bo Bice Signs on as Producer of The Ventures Movie
American Idol finalist and lead singer for Blood Sweat and Tears will produce the long awaited documentary about The Ventures - IndieGoGo/TheVenturesMovies. - August 27, 2017 - Studio South Holdings
Business of Entertainment Panel Gives Florida Students Invaluable Insights Into Entertainment Industry
Professional artists return to the Bay Area to convene in St. Petersburg and share with the youth of the community. - August 26, 2017 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
Discover the World with the New Zealand Film Awards
Zealand International Film Awards celebrates the work of independent filmmakers, taking us all on a journey to discover new worlds through film. - August 24, 2017 - New Zealand Film Awards
Rick Bowers Interview Availability
Media interview on white supremacist threat. - August 23, 2017 - Rick Bowers
Rare Louise Brooks Film Emerges Anew
Beggars of Life featured in new book and DVD. - August 23, 2017 - Louise Brooks Society
Modern Times Adaptation of Classical Strindberg's "The Pelican"
Narrative Feature Film Based on Strindberg's Homonymous Play, set in Chile at the beginning of XXI Century. - August 21, 2017 - Amerindia Films
DRIVE-IN Film Festival Celebrates Tenth Anniversary at Delsea Drive-in Event
The DRIVE-IN Film Festival, a not-for-profit film festival, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in the Garden State. On Saturday, September 30, the festival will be launching at the Delsea Drive-In, New Jersey’s only drive-in theater, to celebrate and promote film selections, as well as... - August 20, 2017 - DRIVE-IN Film Festival
ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Adrianna Edwards for Her Contribution in the Music, Fashion and Film Industry
The ARIDO Gem award recognizes extraordinary talent excellence & design in Jewelry, Fashion, Art, Music, Film & TV. Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family & celebrity guru, Thomas Chappell. - August 18, 2017 - ARIDO Jewelry
AlphaDogs Goes on Feeding Frenzy in Buzzard Hollow Beef
You are what you eat. You are dead meat. - August 17, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
"Truth Hall" Director - Jade Jenise Dixon – Re-emerges to Premiere New Romantic Comedy Dog Park"
Break out filmmaker Jade Jenise Dixon returns with a new romantic comedy. The film "Dog Park" has been accepted in the Downtown LA Film Festival that runs September 21-30, 2017. Dixon, who directed, wrote and produced the film will also hold a red-carpet screening of "Dog... - August 16, 2017 - Jade Jenise Dixon
STT Next Gen Dynamic Encryption Demonstrated at 2017 Verizon OCR
STTarx demonstrated the uninterrupted network communications and ease of changing traditionally difficult network security policies on the fly, from security zones to dynamic Virtual Private Network (VPN) encryption ciphers rotating as fast as once per second, all while under cyber-attack. STT remains proud to have empowered the event participating first responders and Verizon's Head of Network & Security Innovation Programs, Jeff Schweitzer, in the next generation Software Defined Perimeter. - August 14, 2017 - STT LLC
StephiVision Entertainment & RFA Productions Are Proud to Announce That They Are Going Into Principle Photography on the Festival Short Film "I Am Doctor Chastain"
Announcing the beginning of principle photography on the film "I Am Doctor Chastain." - August 12, 2017 - RFA Productions
Portsmouth Film Company Launches a Film Inspired by Events of 9/11
Portsmouth-based Left Bank Films is producing a live-action short film entitled Ten Seconds, inspired by events that occurred on 9/11. - August 11, 2017 - Left Bank Films
Filmmaker Says "Shameful Moments" Inspired Her Two Separate Comedy Shorts Screening at Prestigious Film Festivals - Opposite Coasts, Same Day
In a unique accomplishment, on the same day, filmmaker Kimberly Aboltin has films in both the New York No Limit Film Series and The Hollyshorts Film Festival, (an Academy Award qualifying film festival). - August 11, 2017 - Kimberly Aboltin, Filmmaker
Chaos Production Inc., Steve Stanulis, CEO, Announces Engagement of Teton International Advisors Inc., as Regulation A Plus Campaign Advisors
Chaos Production Inc. (CHAOS) announced today that it has engaged the service of Teton International Advisors Inc. (TETON) to advise the company on a Regulation A Plus campaign. Steve Stanulis President of CHAOS stated, "We are excited to bring on the professional at Teton to help guide our... - August 10, 2017 - Chaos Production Inc.
Sachiko Tiana’s First Single Tackles a Serious Challenge Most People Face
Singer and songwriter seeks to inspire people and deliver hope with her music. - August 09, 2017 - Sachiko Tiana
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Premieres Comedy Feature at August 2017 Film Festival
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles' monthly film festival is back on August 26th, 2017 with a line-up of 12 international short films and feature comedy “How to Get Girls” starring Chris Elliott, Kate Flannery, David Koechner and Chris Kattan. - August 08, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
"The Yaku and the Undefeated" to Premiere at Newark Int. Film Fest
Reina Productions action film is an Official Selection for the Newark International Film Fest Sept. 8th- 10th 2017 - August 07, 2017 - Reina Productions
Catchy New Single “WhaBoom Song” by Bachelorette Contestant Lucas Yancey Released
Thump Records Announces Happy Summer Single; Performed by Lucas Yancey aka Mr. WhaBoom, singer/song-writer/actress Jennifer Day and singer/song-writer/model/actress/dancer Lexis Janay - August 04, 2017 - Thump Records
"Vials" the First Comedy Series About Pharmacists Comes to Amazon This Fall
"Vials," the first comedy series about pharmacists and the vials they fill for their sometimes vile customers, goes into production in Austin, Texas this week and will begin dispensing this fall on Amazon. The ensemble cast will feature the talents of Alexandria Ayala (Server Life), Elena Weinberg (#ATown), David Lampe (Kopy Kings), Ethan Stites and Sanjay Rao. - August 04, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Beauty and the Beast Enchants and Amazes
Sudbrink Performance Academy opened Beauty and the Beast Jr. at University Lake School this past weekend. While it is SPA's first production, it has done nothing short of amaze those in attendance. "The show was fantastic," said one patron, "the set, the costuming, and the talent of... - August 01, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy