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Confused by Love Making LA Debut Screening in the Hollywood Black Film Festival
Confused by Love, a romantic comedy is making its debut in Los Angeles on February 23, 2017 at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. Directed by Crosby Tatum and Co-Produced by Tatum, Christopher Nolen and Carl Davis, Confused by Love is a film about Ferguson Middlebecker (Keith Mascoll) an... - February 18, 2017 - Confused by Love
Actor Bill Pullman to Deliver Commencement Address at Warren Wilson College
Bill Pullman will underscore the importance of community in a speech at his sons' alma mater in Asheville, North Carolina. He plans to look closely at the idea of “changing the world.” With so many different changemakers trying to engage in different ways, Pullman said it is harder to know what a new and “changed” world looks like. - February 17, 2017 - Warren Wilson College
Iconic Television Actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh Officially Joins Cast on Seeso’s “There’s...Johnny”
After making us laugh for so many years, iconic television actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh is gracing the small screen again in a starring role on Seeso’s new, straight to series production, “There’s...Johnny.” Created by Paul Reiser (Mad About You) and David Steven... - February 15, 2017 - T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
The Smovies #BornToChallenge Winner Now Screening at VOX Cinemas
The winning film of the Smovies' fifth season is Vasilis Blioumis “Walking With You” which has started screening at VOX Cinemas across the UAE, Oman and Lebanon. The film, which focuses on how a woman bravely battles breast cancer, beat a shortlist of 24 films. - February 13, 2017 - BrandMoxie
Legendary Series Inc Release "00/CYBORGS" a Sci-Fi TV-Show with a Revolution on Self Distribution
The future of Entertainment is now. - February 10, 2017 - Legendary Series Inc.
More Couples Have Become Intrigued by the BDSM Lifestyle
Do you know what it means to be a "Dom" or a "Sub"? What about a "Switch" or a "Flexible"? The BDSM Lifestyle has now become more mainstream thanks to popular movies such as "Secretary," "Fifty Shades of Grey," and the upcoming sequel "Fifty Shades Darker." Dating Coach and BDSM & Polyamory Advisor, Alan Roger Currie offers a "BDSM 101" introductory course for women and couples who are interested in exploring the world of erotic domination and submission, and kinky and fetish-oriented sex lives. - February 10, 2017 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Myles Hall: Honor Reclaimed Releases Its Long Awaited Movie Trailer Production
After three years, the independent production company releases its movie trailer. The story is designed to showcase, raise public awareness and honor many Forgotten Veterans of America. The logline for the story follows: A homeless Vietnam Veteran revives long-forgotten combat skills to avenge his only friend’s senseless murder, and guarantee his own survival against a gang of outlaw bikers, who track him down when they realize he witnessed them kill four rival gang members. - February 10, 2017 - Myles Hall: Honor Reclaimed
Unsupersize Us Wins Seven Film Festival Awards at Impact DOCS
Unsupersize Us, the follow up film to the award winning documentary Unsupersize Me, has won seven awards at the Impact DOCS film festival in La Jolla California. Director and producer Juan-Carlos Asse hopes to spread the message of his film worldwide. - February 06, 2017 - Juan-Carlos Asse
The 2nd Annual Saratoga Springs International Film Festival Announces Call for Submissions, Sponsorships, and 2017 Dates
The Saratoga Springs International Film Festival announces it's second festival to be held on Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. - February 05, 2017 - Saratoga Springs International Film Festival
Celebrating The San Diego Jewish Film Festival's 27th Season The Joyce Forum: A Day Of Short Films
A Special Presentation of 23 Short Films, February 13, 2017 @ Arclight La Jolla Cinemas. - February 03, 2017 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Metamora Films' Director, Matt Duhamel Covers the 2017 Sundance Film Festival with a Unique Twist
For the second year in a row, filmmaker and on-air host, Matt Duhamel covered the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. - January 27, 2017 - The Rejected Podcast
HILAO Launching: a Video Community to be Original & Real
Introducing HILAO, a new video app for iPhone that makes you an opinion influencer in 5 seconds. - January 26, 2017 - HILAO, INC.
The Most Prestigious Awards for African and African Diaspora Cinema
The 13th Africa Movie Academy Awards - Know More About the Most Prestigious Film Awards for African Cinema; The most prestigious film awards for Africans across the world “The Africa Movie Academy Awards,” is one of the most awaited film events in the continent. Interested filmmakers shall be able to submit their films in various categories. - January 16, 2017 - Africa Movie Academy Awards
Sony Affirm Film Subject, Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock, Makes Metropolitan Room Cabaret Debut Feb. 3rd; “All Saints” Film About Marcoux-Spurlock and Husband Releases in 2017
Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock is an award winning reporter and a classically trained singer and actress who tackles Kurt Weill's extraordinary repertoire in a one night engagement at Metropolitan Room in New York City on February 3 2017. As reporter/producer Aimée Marcoux, her coverage of Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 can be seen in HBO's 2002 Documentary: “In Memoriam-New York City, 9/11/01.” - January 13, 2017 - Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock
American Short Film Awards Announce 2016 Winners
The American Short Film Awards have announced the winning short films from 2016. The awards are given in 8 different categories, including Best Short Film, Best Short Documentary, Best Experimental Short Film. The winner as the best short film of 2016 was the critically acclaimed... - January 12, 2017 - ASFA
Our Lives Projected: The San Diego Jewish Film Festival Launches Their 27th Season
February 8-19, 2017 - January 12, 2017 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
"Papa Merica" Feature Roadmovie Releases Crowdfunding Campaign
Papa Merica is an international collaboration of independent filmmakers. Currently the production is running a crowdfunding campaign for the similar named feature roadmovie raising a minimum budget to produce a commercially competitive film. Telling a true story, Papa Merica is going to show the ability of a skilled freelancing team plus a black cast capable of rewriting the concept of "family" in the 21st century. - January 10, 2017 - Papa Merica
"La Ruta De Los Elefantes" – Feature Film Made Almost Entirely by Just One Person, Now Available
Spanish animation producer Pedro Alonso Pablos has released recently one of the first feature films almost entirely made by just one person, him, with the help of an actress for the female voices. - January 09, 2017 - Pliski
A New Twist on Distribution for Web Series Creators
Distribution has just become simple for many producers and creators of web series that are looking for eyeballs around the globe. BONBON Networks has created the ability for a web series to be almost instantly featured on 20 media outlets, completely changing the game. - January 07, 2017 - BONBON Networks
Circa Pictures & Production Co. International Inc. Announces Planned Content Delivery Partner and Warrant Issuance
Circa Pictures & Production Co. International Inc. announces an exciting new relationship with ZUMM Everything Android and a planned warrant issuance. - January 06, 2017 - Circa Pictures & Production Co. International Inc
Meet & Mingle Networking Event and Fundraiser for the Feature Film Teaser, "Coupons & Dreams"
It is also a membership drive and a cast & crew head shot and resume call for Florida filmmakers to submit to work with Black Onyx Productions, llc. - January 06, 2017 - The Palm Beach County Filmmakers Group
The Palm Beach County Filmmakers Group is Back in Action
“The Palm Beach County Filmmakers” has been relaunched as a new fictitious name, Doing Business as, “Palm Beach County Filmmakers.” The community film group is currently under the umbrella of Black Onyx Productions, LLC. Talina Oblander A.K.A. Talina Adamo, the founder of... - January 06, 2017 - The Palm Beach County Filmmakers Group
Los Bomberos (The Little Firemen) Teams with Amazon for World Wide Distribution
Produced by Minerva Productions, in association with Four of a Kind Productions, the Peruvian Documentary, Los Bomberos (The Little Firemen) that first premiered at the 2015 Napa Valley Film Festival has teamed with Amazon and its transactional video on demand platform, Amazon Prime, to bring the... - January 06, 2017 - Minerva Productions, LLC
Young Prodigy Talent Training Student Signs with Agent, Heads to California to Pursue Career
Only weeks after becoming a student at Prodigy Talent Training in Rockledge, Port St. John resident, A.J. Peters, 12, was signed by Los Angeles-based talent manager Ryan Glasgow and appeared in the short film “Hostile,” directed by Djuan Ballinger. In January, Peters will travel to California to compete with other young actors for television roles. - January 05, 2017 - Prodigy Talent Training
Attack of the Killer Shrews: Now on DVD
"The manner in which Attack of the Killer Shrews wallows gleefully in its low, low budget brings to mind the films of legendary independent studio Troma" -Scream Magazine Attack of the Killer Shrews brought to you by White Lion Studios. Now available on DVD at... - December 29, 2016 - White Lion Studios, LLC
Just Face It! Hits Amazon Prime
The brash and controversial reality show, Just Face It, is now available on Amazon Prime courtesy of Gas Money Pictures. - December 26, 2016 - Gas Money Pictures
Joni Bovill Joins Netflix Film "Come Sunday" with Chiwetel Ejiofor
Netflix Film "Come Sunday" adds Joni Bovill to the cast. - December 25, 2016 - Kirk Bovill
Actress Julia Rosette Signs with Creative Talent Partner Management
SAG-AFTRA eligible actress Julia Rosette has new representation. - December 23, 2016 - Creative Talent Partner Management
Wizard World to Screen Original "Rocky Horror Picture Show" in New Orleans, Saturday, January 7
Star Barry Bostwick to Host the Event with Local Shadow Cast "WelI-Hung Speakers" Performing for Special Screening at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Available Now. - December 21, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ
Actress Hayley O'Connor Signs with AE Talent Management
SAG-AFTRA actress Hayley O'Connor has new representation. - December 21, 2016 - Hayley O'Connor
Philip Michael Star of Dublin's Soap Opera Fair City Wins Huge Awards
Philip Michael winning multiple awards. - December 19, 2016 - Philip Michael
Jazzercise, Inc. Announces Free Classes for Young Women in 2017
Leading global dance fitness company Jazzercise, Inc. is proud to announce a new initiative for 2017 that supports the growth and development of young women by offering free classes to girls aged 16-21, calling it GirlForce™. - December 14, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Author Draws Attention of Prominent Hollywood Producers and Management Companies
Closing in on his goal of writing as many as twenty-four feature length screenplays in the year 2016 a Miami screenwriter has caught the eye of prominent Hollywood producers and management companies. - December 12, 2016 - CSO Publishing
New Card Outlining Software for Screenwriters and Storytellers from Ultra_Soft
A new innovative outlining software "ultra_outliner" for storytellers (screenwriters, novelists and any others) is released. It is based on paper-cards outlining. The strongest point is that despite existing alternatives, it does not try to cover all the story development process, but... - December 11, 2016 - Ultra Software
ARIDO Jewelry Presenting at DPA 2017
Founded by a scion of the Raphael family dating back to the 11th century with Mr Chappell a world class designer. Fine art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. - December 10, 2016 - ARIDO Jewelry
Batman Executive Producer Michael Uslan Featured Guest at Biola University Cinema & Media Arts Studio Task Force Event
Biola University’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) Program sponsored a Studio Task Force Dinner at CBS Studios in Los Angeles with special featured guest speaker, Batman Executive Producer Michael Uslan. The evening was hosted by Jack Hafer, CEO of Boulevard Pictures and CMA’s Director of... - December 10, 2016 - Biola University Department of Cinema and Media Arts
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Presents DocuSlate in Partnership with the International Documentary Association (IDA)
Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles on December 3rd as they present the first annual DocuSlate Documentary Film Festival in Partnership with the International Documentary Association. - December 02, 2016 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Pacific Islander Royalty and Dignitaries Praise Disney’s Moana
Prince Tungi and Prince Ethan who are of Tongan and Samoan royalty shares their thoughts on Disney's Moana after attending the world premiere in Hollywood. - December 01, 2016 - Prince Tungi
Kaplan Zuckerman Promoting the Hilariously Inappropriate Film - "Unforgivable Sin"; Elaine at KZ Management Talks to Chloe Traicos the Writer of the Piece
Chloe's journey is one unlike any other... - November 30, 2016 - Kaplan Zuckerman Entertainment
Tom Wilson, "Biff" from "Back To the Future," to Make First Convention Appearance in Nearly 15 Years at Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, January 7-8, 2017
Actor Who Portrayed "George McFly's" Nemesis in "BTTF" Trilogy, 100+ Other Credits to Appear on Saturday and Sunday; Joins Fellow "BTTF" Star Christopher Lloyd. - November 30, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ
Ultra Media & Entertainment Participates in ATF 2016 with Exclusive Titles & New Offerings
Ultra is participating at ATF (Asia TV Forum & Market), which is scheduled from 7th – 9th December 2016 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Along with its exhaustive slate of titles spread across Films, Television, and Animation, it will also present its latest exclusive production in Cookery, Docudramas and Web series. - November 26, 2016 - Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
Triggr & Bloom's, James Larese, Directs Highly Anticipated New Video for A Tribe Called Quest's, "We The People"
Triggr & Bloom is pleased to announce the video release of “We The People” the first single from Tribe Called Quest’s latest release “We Got It From Here, Thank You 4 Your Service,” their first in 18 years. Director James Larese and Executive Producer Monica... - November 18, 2016 - Triggr & Bloom
PDX Cloud Associates Announces Joint Venture with Los Angeles Filmmakers
Joint Venture Announcement for PDX Cloud Associates for streaming media project. - November 16, 2016 - PDX Cloud Associates
WTF-Winning The Fight to Present "NOT ME" Film in McKinney
Opening the Dialogue About How Teen Drug Addiction Can Happen to Any Family - November 16, 2016 - WTF-Winning The Fight
TimeTonic Named Technological Innovation of the Year
TimeTonic received the award for Technological Innovation in 2016 at Mobility Awards 2016. The 15-person jury from prestigious economic and IT press and industry professionals selected TimeTonic for its innovative Visual, Cloud & Mobile new Smart Database that allows professionals to free themselves from complex corporate business tools and create or customize collaborative web and mobile sales, projects or field operation management solutions in minutes. - November 15, 2016 - TimeTonic
UFO Capital of the World's Filmmaker Series
Roswell's hometown girl, Becky Escamilla and her business partner, Hollywood Filmmaker Jack Warner, are bringing filmmakers to the UFO Capital of the World, Roswell, NM. Their Filmmaker Series provides a platform where up and coming actors, actresses and other film industry hopefuls can learn how to hone their skills as they enter the world of Filmmaking. - November 14, 2016 - Cosmic Interplanetary Studios (TM)
Miss Chicago 1946 Cloris Leachman Stars in New Short Film at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival
The award-winning stoner short film, “Recalculating,” is an official selection of the 2016 Chicago Comedy Film Festival, screening Saturday, Nov. 12th, 7:30pm at the New 400 Theatre, Chicago. Recalculating stars Academy Award-winner, Cloris Leachman, an alumna of Northwestern... - November 12, 2016 - Laugh More Entertainment
AlphaDogs Helps to Lift the Stigma of Mental Illness in AFI Thesis Film, Still Devout
Perez based the story on personal experiences within her own family - November 10, 2016 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Limited Time Release of Veteran’s Documentary
Independent documentarian goes straight to the subjects to promote new raw, hard-hitting documentary about PTSD and the trials of combat veterans with a one-weekend-only release of "Once A Marine," the film. - November 09, 2016 - Once A Marine Film Production
Shoreline Entertainment Aligns with Black Wolf Media Group
Prominent Film Production Company Shoreline Entertainment Enters Partnership with Nevada Based Black Wolf Media Group - November 07, 2016 - Black Wolf Media Group