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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
5 Star Preowned of California is Now Home of the Legendary Rally Fighter; New Chula Vista Dealership Gets a Sixth Star
5 Star Preowned of California takes on the impervious Rally Fighter in Chula Vista, CA. Chula Vista's premier location for fine preowned and exotic cars now has on its premises the famous Rally Fighter from Local Motors of Arizona. This is the Fast and Furious 8 Car and very rare. Come check it out or drive it off the lot or order yours custom. - July 31, 2017 - 5 Star Preowned of California
"SEO: The Movie" Breaks 100,000 Views on YouTube
SEO: The Movie, a documentary about the history of search engine optimization (SEO), recently broke 100,000 views on YouTube. As a result, the already popular Ignite Visibility YouTube channel now has over one million views. "SEO: The Movie has really taken off,” says Ignite Visibility... - July 31, 2017 - Ignite Visibility
Media Projects, Inc Celebrates 40 Years and 40 Films with a Retrospective Film Airing on KERA
Media Projects, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a retrospective film that will air on Dallas' PBS channel, KERA. Allen Mondell and Cynthia Salzman Mondell have spent the last four decades dedicating their work to changing lives through film and have created 40 award-winning films that have made an impact. - July 28, 2017 - Media Projects, Inc
"Vengeance Turns" Hires Rob Margolies as Producer During Pre-Production on Film
Margolies is excited to bring over 10 years’ experience to this female-led western as it continues to gain momentum. - July 27, 2017 - Bang Bang Serendipity Productions
Plotagon Story, Red Dot Award Winning Animation App, Now on Android
Plotagon is an application that allows anyone to create an animated movie in a few short steps. It's innovative user interface won last years Red Dot design award and has just been released on the Google Play Store, adding millions of Android users to the already vibrant filmmaking community. The app has been designed for both tablets and phones and is already available on PC, Mac and iOS. - July 26, 2017 - Plotagon Story
AlphaDogs Explores How Hare Krishna Changed the Religious Movement
The film includes never-before-seen archival verité footage, Prabhupada’s own recorded words, and interviews with his early followers. - July 26, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Buffalo to Host 3rd Annual Christian Film Festival
Buffalo is a city on the rise! The City of Good Neighbors known not only for its sports obsession but for having the “Best Food in America” as well as a growing world-class medical and research community. Innovative developments are happening around town such as Canalside which is home to a collection of restaurants, shops and as well as seasonal outdoor activities. Hollywood has brought their projects to Buffalo, such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Marshall.” - July 22, 2017 - D I Media
Yaku Release Pushed for "Possible" Festival Bow
Reina Productions decides to hold it's action films August 9th release after making surprise late deadline for Newark International Film Festival. - July 15, 2017 - Reina Productions
Composer Gabriel Dib Talks About His Creative Process After Winning the Portuguese-Brazilian Award, an International Award
Award Winning composer arrived in Los Angeles in 2013 and since then has written music for 15 TV shows including Castle (ABC), The Family (ABC), Criminal Minds and Criminal Minds Beyond Borders (CBS), as well as studio and indie feature films. - July 13, 2017 - Original Music by Gabriel Dib
Iankovskyi Fund and Ukrainian State Film Agency Have Presented the Ukrainian Cinema at the 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
At the 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which has ended in Czech Republic, a film by Petro Bebyak “The Line” (producers Andriy Yermak and Wanda Adamik Hrycova) of Ukraine and Slovakia, presented in the main contest, has been awarded by Crystal Globe for the best director’s job. - July 13, 2017 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Spincast to Carry Comedy Series “The Wallet”
Spincast TV adds “The Wallet," a different new comedy series by Mark F. Martino and Splashtastic Productions - July 12, 2017 - Spincast
AlphaDogs Discovers Luck of the Irish is Secret to Superheroes' Strength
Superheroes have fun battling the streets of Los Angeles, with hot girls, sexy guns and witty banter. - July 12, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Mel Sturr of DynamicDuos.com Interviewed in the Latest Issue in SciFi Magazine
Article Titled “Matches Made in Superhero Heaven” by Jeff Berkwits. - July 11, 2017 - The Dynamic Duos
Relentless Films, Hexengeddon Prepares to Cast a Fantastic and Feminist Spell
Hexengeddon, a fantasy production by Relentless Films follows in the footsteps of Wonder Woman, with strong female heroes battling a Trump-like president. - July 11, 2017 - Relentless Films
Rock House Productions is Set to Release Hide
Rock House Productions is thrilled to bring you Hide. The creation of this film was inspired by the announcement of the Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Film Challenge of 2017. The deadline for entry is September 4, 2017. https://www.zoetrope.com/coppolashorts/ Creating the vision for... - July 09, 2017 - Rock House Productions LLC
Atlanta Comedy Film Festival Summer 2017
The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is a theatrical screening event for international independent filmmakers to showcase their comedy films in Atlanta, Georgia. The ACFF showcases short comedy films (under 30 minutes), comedy television episodes, micro short films (under 5 minutes), and funny music... - July 08, 2017 - Atlanta Comedy Film Festival
"Art Sale" Short Film Screening @ the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival 2017 on July 10, 2017
Two inspiring artists are out of their luck selling their "sh**ty art" at a yard sale. - July 08, 2017 - Atlanta Comedy Film Festival
Beloved Entertainment Presents: "The Not So Good Samaritan" to Begin Filming in LA with Eric Roberts
Beloved Entertainment announces actor, best-selling author, and producer Nathan Clarkson's second film project: "The Not So Good Samaritan," featuring Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts. The film will be directed by Brandon Toy and Executive Produced by Louis J. Giovino. It is a modern... - July 08, 2017 - Beloved Entertainment, Inc.
2017 Chinese American Film Festival Made an Appearance at the Shanghai International Film Festival
EDI Media Inc. was in Shanghai for the 2017 Shanghai International Film Festival! During the festival EDI Media Inc. held a successful press conference for the 13th Annual Chinese American Film Festival taking place later on this year. - July 05, 2017 - EDI Media
Legendary Director Jerry London to Direct Crime Drama Mystery "Game of Power"
TV and film director Jerry London has agreed to direct the crime drama mystery film "Game of Power." - July 04, 2017 - Man From Mars Films, LLC
Alternative Investment in Independent Film Targets Technology Investors with Eastern European Roots
Numerous Silicon Valley tech CEO's and venture investors are backing independent film projects. Noci Pictures is specifically looking to partner up with an affluent investor with Eastern European roots for a Russian-American themed crime drama. - July 04, 2017 - Noci Pictures Entertainment, LLC
Ace and Anxious: the New Award-Winning Short Film About Asexuality and Anxiety is Now Available for Online Viewing
Undead Burrito Productions is proud to present the brand new award-winning short film, Ace and Anxious, written and directed by Bri Castellini, which is now available for online viewing thanks to St. Lawrence International Film Festival Online. - July 02, 2017 - Undead Burrito Productions
Playa Vista Film Festival Announces Summer Series and Networking Events
Playa Vista Film Festival Summer Series and Networking Mixer Events Announcement. - June 28, 2017 - Playa Vista Film Festival
"Poltergeist" Child Actor Returns to Screen in Stalker Thriller Celebrity Crush
Oliver Robins, best known for starring in "Airplane 2" and the original "Poltergeist" as Robbie, “the kid eaten by the tree” and “attacked by a clown,” will soon return to the screen in the up-coming thriller Celebrity Crush. Robins will star opposite... - June 28, 2017 - One B Productions 1, LLC
The 4th Annual Culver City Film Festival Held in December 2017
Culver City Film Festival Submissions are now open for short and feature films both narratives and documentary from anywhere in the World. - June 27, 2017 - Culver City Film Festival
EpiphanyAI Top Colorado Company to Watch Winner
EpiphanyAI is honored to announce they are voted one of the Top 50 Companies to Watch by ColoradoBiz Magazine. With over 600,00 businesses in Colorado, and over 65,000 workers in the Advertising and Media business calling Colorado home, we are humbled to be included in the Top 100 finalist, and... - June 26, 2017 - EpiphanyAi
Mexican-American Southern Drama “Are You From Dixie?” Wraps
The Mexican-American Southern Feature Film "Are You From Dixie?" has wrapped production in Louisiana. The story depicts the clash of Latino and Deep South cultures in an era of political and racial tension in the United States. - June 24, 2017 - Together Magic Film Group
Director Robert L. Parker III Releases New Movie Through Maverick Entertainment on August 22
Director Robert releases new comedy movie, "The Come Up" on August 22, 2017 through Maverick Entertainment. This movie brings a lot of laughter and real key thoughts to one's life. - June 22, 2017 - RIPP Entertainment
Submissions for the Chinese American Film Festival 2017 Are Now Open
Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) organized by EDI Media Inc. is currently accepting applications for films and short films. This is the 13th annual Chinese American Film Festival and it is the only film festival recorded in the annual report of the US Congress and the only film festival listed as part of US-China cultural activities. - June 22, 2017 - EDI Media
"SEO: The Movie" is Live Now
The movie features key Internet marketing players, the history of search engine optimization and more. - June 21, 2017 - Ignite Visibility
All the Latest from Adobe Creative Cloud at the June Editors' Lounge
Presentations to Satisfy Video Editors of All Interests and Skill Levels - June 20, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Newark International Film Festival Set to Award More Than $100,000 in Prizes This Year
Festival awards $10,000 to $100,000 in cash prizes, awards, swag bags and film fellowships. - June 19, 2017 - Newark International Film Festival
Special Screening of "The Cell"
Free Screening of Season 1 and Q & A Session with filmmaker Bryan Thompson. - June 18, 2017 - Miami Web Fest
Die, My Dear - Skylove Limited’s Recently Acquired Micro-Budget Thriller Feature Film is Now Available to Stream; Hailed, "Intense and Unrelenting" by Critics
Stream a film that showcases the brutal demise of a failed marriage. - June 16, 2017 - Emberlight Productions
The Mouth Productions Begins Production of In Her Blood Summer of 2017
The Mouth Productions begins production of psycho thriller indie In Her Blood in Eugene, Oregon. Homeless and hungry, 14 year old Hadley reaches out to her grandfather and great aunt for help. She soon discovers it was safer on the streets. - June 14, 2017 - The Mouth Productions
Above the Stars Productions and Snap Independent Features is Proud to Announce That Craig Edwards Will be Directing the New Film, "Fake News"
Above the Stars Productions and Snap Independent Features is Proud to Announce That Craig Edwards Will be Directing the New Film, "Fake News," written by Samuel Morris, starring Eric Roberts and Sofia Milos. "Fake News" is a new original film that follows Maxwell Stern, a... - June 13, 2017 - Above The Stars
Amazing Shanghai Promotion Activities Successfully Launched at the Ontario Airport
This exhibition showcased the growth, trends and technological development in Shanghai. Four photographers that were featured were American including Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Ut, so this gave Americans a first person point of view from another American with how they viewed Shanghai. This event also featured “Flying over Shanghai” a virtual reality film to experience the development of Shanghai from a first person point of view. - June 12, 2017 - EDI Media
Hedley Productions Takes Bets on Who Will Win the Battle Between Good and Evil
In the eternal battle between God and The Devil, a battle that has caused wars and laid out the philosophies by which many people live, independent film company, Hedley Productions is asking the public who is winning and to put their money where their mouth is? At www.votethewinner.net, visitors... - June 12, 2017 - Hedley Productions
Illumina Featured in Clutch’s Video Production Agencies
Illumina Filmworks is featured in Clutch. Clutch is a DC-based research firm leading the charge with ratings and reviews for business-to-business service providers. The platform covers hundreds of companies across the creative, marketing, and advertising segments, and it relies on over a dozen unique criteria to determine the best of the best agencies. - June 12, 2017 - Illumina Filmworks
PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
Award-Winning Documentarian and Renowned Paranormal Investigator Chad Calek Launches “Sir NoFace Lives" US Tour
The “Sir NoFace Lives Tour,” hosted by Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker and World-Renowned Paranormal Investigator Chad Calek, along with fellow filmmaking and paranormal investigation partner, Justin Holstein. Booked by ExcessdB Entertainment. - June 09, 2017 - ExcessdB
Warner Brothers, "Band Aid" Co-Producer Joins Grand Theft Auto V Actress to Produce Film "Born That Way"
Grand Theft Auto V actress Michal Sinnott has attached Warner Brothers producer and initial round of funding for her feature film in development, Born That Way. - June 08, 2017 - Born That Way
Snap Independent Features Announces New Film, "Fake News," Starring Eric Roberts, Sofia Milos, Martin Kove & John Savage
"Fake News" is a new original film that follows Maxwell Stern, a no-nonsense reporter with a reputation for breaking the most scandalous stories in America. - June 02, 2017 - Above The Stars
Beloved Movie to Kick Off Wizard of Oz Convention
For one night only, the 1939 MGM "Wizard of Oz" starring Judy Garland comes to the big screen in Portland, Oregon. Cinema21 presents the classic motion picture on at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 29. This screening of "The Wizard of Oz" opens the festivities of OzCon International,... - June 02, 2017 - OzCon International
"SEO: The Movie" to Debut June 20th, 2017
The movie features key Internet marketing players, the history of search engine optimization and more. - June 01, 2017 - Ignite Visibility
Anime Midwest Formally Announces That Studio Trigger Will Come to the Event
Studio Trigger staff will be attending the Anime Midwest convention this July. - May 29, 2017 - Ani.ME
Fine Dining, New Animated Short Film Offers a Twist on a Pulp Fiction Scene
Check out this short animated film by award-winning filmmaker Usher Morgan. - May 29, 2017 - Dark Passage Films
Narrative Summit 3: "Stories That Change” -- Digital Narrative Alliance Conference Announced for June 20 in San Francisco
Leading digital storytelling experts to present narrative strategies for business, media and social change. - May 24, 2017 - Digital Narrative Alliance
Wine Tasting Released on Amazon Prime
Wine Tasting is now on Amazon and will soon be on other VOD platforms. Wine Tasting was accepted into several film festivals, including Finisterra Arrabida of Portugal, Premios Latinos, Evolution, Mallorca, and LA San Rafael of Spain, and Beverly Hills Film Festival and Sunscreen Film Festival West... - May 23, 2017 - Justin Samuels