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To Commemorate Yom Hashoah Documentary Double Feature to Screen at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on May 3
Director Debbie Goodstein Explores Her Family’s History Over 70-Year Span in Separate Films Made 25 Years Apart - May 03, 2016 - Debbie Goodstein
Vintage Auto Garage is Proud to Announce a Full Line of 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe All Steel Parts and Panels
The 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe is the most iconic Hot Rod and re-launched a complete industry. All steel parts and panels are available on Vintage Auto Garage web site along with a free virtual catalog. - May 03, 2016 - Vintage Auto Garage
The Lord Put A Ring On It
With all of the media frenzy over diversity at the Oscars this year, LPAROI productions is proud to feature an all African American Cast for the highly anticipated Romantic Christian Comedy Drama coming to theaters Spring 2016. - May 02, 2016 - Lord Put a Ring on It (LPAROI)
Missing Peace Pictures to Produce Human Trafficking Feature Film
Renowned Actor/Producer Iyad Hajjaj teams with Award-Winning Director Mahmoud Kamel to tell story of a Young Girl Forced into Labor by Wealthy U.S. Family. - May 01, 2016 - Missing Peace Pictures
Galaxy Press Asks Will It Really be a Battlefield Earth?
If there are extraterrestrials, when will we have that first encounter? And what will they be like? Will it be the friendly alien, as in ET, or will it be like the totally oppressive Psychlos from L. Ron Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth." Read what bestselling science fiction author who recently penned the Ancient Aliens videogame for The History Channel Steven-Elliot Altman has to say about UFOs. - April 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Editors' Lounge Post-NAB Event to Feature Avid, Blackmagic Design, GLOOKAST & RE: Lens For 360° Video Creation
The Editors’ Lounge offers the opportunity to learn from post-production industry peers and networking with new and old friends. - April 28, 2016 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
FirstGlance Film Festival Philadelphia Calls for Entries for 19th Annual Event
FirstGlance Film Festival, Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996, is calling for entries on Film Freeway and Withoutabox for their annual event taking place in the fall of 2016. Open to filmmakers across the globe and nearby star systems, the 19th annual FirstGlance Film Fest... - April 27, 2016 - FirstGlance Films
Single Scares Film Contest
Fun Size Horror announces the Single Scares Film Contest with Cash Prize! Winner and honorable mentions receive discounts to Resolution Rentals. - April 26, 2016 - Fun Size Horror
New Sci-Fi Feature Film "Abysm" Starring Michael Ironside Coming Soon - Presented by Project 8 Films
New Sci-Fi Cult Classic by Writer Director Serge Levin marking his film debut, is hitting the film market this summer. Presented by Project 8 Films - April 25, 2016 - Project 8 Films
San Diego’s Growing Craft Beer Industry Will be Captured in the New Documentary "SUDS COUNTY 2: The Boil Over"
The director of "SUDS COUNTY, USA" is back with a documentary sequel about the growing craft beer industry of San Diego County, CA. "SUDS COUNTY 2: The Boil Over" has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise the money to produce and release the film. - April 25, 2016 - Dry Hopped Productions, LLC
Indie Filmmaker, Gina Carey, to Launch Coachella Valley’s Independent Filmmakers & Actors Networking Event at Eureka! in Palm Desert
Gina Carey Films host an ongoing monthly networking event for Filmmakers and actors on June 6th. - April 24, 2016 - Gina Carey Films
Online Music Production Company SongCat Presents at the Prestigious Canadian Music Week
Offering music production, mixing & mastering, session singers & musicians and consulting, the innovative enterprise will participate May 5 in the "CMW Startup Launch Pad." - April 22, 2016 - SongCat LLC
VM Productions Announces Distribution Deal with Intellect Pictures
VM Productions is pleased to announce that they have signed a non-inclusive distribution agreement with Intellect Pictures, a film production, finance and distribution Corporation based in Los Angeles and Toronto. In conjunction with this agreement, VM Productions will be premiering two films this autumn in Los Angeles and New York: “Shades of Day” and “Notes from the New World." - April 22, 2016 - VM Productions
CloudNcode and Dimension Enter Into License Agreement
CloudNcode Inc. of Saint John, New Brunswick and Dimension, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada today announce that they have signed a licensing agreement to use the patented Dimension fractal upscaling technology in a cloud-based video processing solution capable of delivering the precise finished video... - April 21, 2016 - Dimension, Inc.
ILTG Media Launches a Talent Management Division Aimed at Discovering New Personalities & Bringing New Opportunities to Existing Personalities in the Wine Industry
ILTG Media, the Voice of the Modern Wine Culture, recently opened a Talent Management division to complement its push of defining the next phase of the wine industry. As wine hits critical mass and the industry sees trends of total revenue increase YoY ($37 billion in 2014), co-founders Taj... - April 21, 2016 - ILTG MEDIA
Transgender Advocate, Producer and Filmmaker Veronica Robinson Features “Majesty Girls” at MiFo LGBT Film Festival
Veronica Robinson is at the forefront of advocacy for transgender women. From activism to film making, Robinson is shining a positive light on the lives and world of these women that has often gone unnoticed or even ignored. Recently, winning film of the year for her documentary “Majesty Girls” at a very prestigious Miami film festival, Robinson's work seems set to break into the mainstream. - April 21, 2016 - Majesty Girls
From Sing Sing to Soft Power: Lord Cultural Resources to Host Event
A conversation exploring how cultural institutions and artists are wielding their “soft power” to spur positive change in New York and beyond. - April 20, 2016 - Lord Cultural Resources
You Did It! Productions Teams with Mona Vista Productions to Co-Produce Film About the Plight of U.S. War Veterans
Independent production company You Did It! Productions (“YDIP”) has joined forces with Mona Vista Productions, to co-produce the film Will Gardner. Max Martini and Michael Hagerty of Mona Vista will be joining Lee Ettinger, Devin Cutler, and Stewart Hall (“Monster”,... - April 20, 2016 - You Did It! Productions
Young Adult Novel Chronicles a New Generation of a Classic Journey
Merge Publishing releases "Weariland," a fast-paced young adult novel, which takes off where Lewis Caroll’s adventure ends. - April 19, 2016 - Merge Publishing
Pre Nab Editors' Lounge Looks Ahead to the Future of Post-Production
A panel discussion on the latest trends and where the future of post-production is headed. - April 19, 2016 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Geniatech North America to Debut EyeTV in Las Vegas
With great enthusiasm, Geniatech North America will introduce their newly acquired EyeTV in the National Association of Broadcaster Show in Las Vegas from April 18 to April 21. - April 18, 2016 - MyGica Geniatech
St. Petersburg Human Rights Group Warns of Deadly “Side Effects” of Psychiatric Drugs
Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg in Russia continues campaign to educate students, educators and medical professionals on the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs with a private screening of the documentary Dead Wrong: How Psychiatric Drugs Can Kill Your Child. - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Apple Montessori Schools Supports Hoboken Summer Events as Title Supporter
Apple Montessori Schools is proud to announce that they will be participating as title supporter in The City of Hoboken’s 2016 Outdoor Summer Events series. Hoboken developed these summer events to enrich the lives of residents and promote a sense of community, initiatives Apple Montessori... - April 13, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools
New iPad App for Film and TV Production
A new iPad app for Film and Television Producers, Directors and Writers is now available from busibi.com/film - April 12, 2016 - BusiBI Limited
Chart-Topping Musician’s Film "Empty Box of Wine" Nominated at Upcoming NOVA Film Festival
San Francisco, as seen through the eyes of a musician, shines in animated new music video from Jour Majesty. - April 12, 2016 - Michael Perry
Oz-Wonderland Movie Searches for New Producer
Trevor R. Browning No Longer Attached to Movie Project - April 12, 2016 - Ron Glick, Author
"Apollo 8: A Christmas Moon" Named Official Selection at 49th Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival
Space Doc Film Recalls Astronauts Reading from Bible to Earth on Christmas Eve 1968; News Reporters, NASA Execs and Nostalgia Featured in Apollo 8 Doc Short - April 11, 2016 - NCI Film Productions
Redrum Debuts His New Music Video "Crash Symphony" Filmed Entirely at SXSW 2016
Redrum debuts his new music video "Crash Symphony" filmed entirely at South by South West 2016 with a continuous shot from the music venue and brought into the packed streets of SXSW while on the Writters Block Tour. Filmed in one take, which was asked by the rapper to show spontaneity. The artists filmed in the chorus didn't even know they were shooting until seconds before the camera started to roll which gave it an edgy feel. - April 05, 2016 - Mekanizm Records
Plaid Dog Productions, Founded by Renowned Actress and First Time Writer/Director/Producer Angela Atwood Premieres Short Film "Freebie"
Plaid Dog Productions proudly announces the world premiere of its maiden short film, Freebie, a romantic comedy written, directed, produced and starring actress Angela Atwood. The romantic comedy short will launch its premiere with a Gala Red Carpet Event followed by a screening to be held at... - April 05, 2016 - Plaid Dog LLC
Thalo.com Acquires LarryJordan.com & DigitalProductionBuzz.com, Along with All Larry Jordan Training; Larry Jordan Joins the Thalo.com Team
Thalo.com Artist Community, in conjunction with its sister site, Doddle (Doddleme.com, a leading online resource for the video and film industry), has acquired Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.’s assets and rights to its portfolio websites consisting of DigitalProductionBuzz.com and... - April 04, 2016 - Thalo LLC
Feature Film "Seeking Esperanza" Creates Awareness About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Announces Forthcoming Crowdfunding Campaign
"Seeking Esperanza" as described by Emily Trosclair, is a forthcoming feature film, currently in production, that contains a strong theme of "forgiveness and hope." - April 04, 2016 - Emily Trosclair Productions
The VR/AR Association Partners with Tribeca to Promote a Special VR Event
The VR/AR Association is pleased to partner with TriBeCa Film Festival on a special VR film event on April 19. “Not only is Richard Branson there with a special film screening and the top woman scientist Regina Dugan former DARPA secret projects and now Google Advanced Projects, but also... - April 03, 2016 - The VR/AR Association
Beverly Hills Film Festival to Screen New Family Adventure Film, "Lost & Found"
This Family adventure film starring Justin Kelly (Nickoldeon’s “Degrassi: TNG”, Benjamin Stockham (NBC’s “About a Boy”), Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), and Jason Patric (“Lost Boys”, “Narc”) is set to screen on Thursday, April 7th at 6:30pm. - April 01, 2016 - Melstar Entertainment
International Film Festival Brings Industry to Milledgeville
For the third year in a row, the Milledgeville Film Festival will bring filmmakers, industry professionals, students and celebrities from across the globe to celebrate the illustrious art of cinema. This year’s festival took in a record-breaking 350 submissions from more than 30 different... - March 30, 2016 - Milledgeville Film Festival
Ian Ziering is Busy at Work with His Clothing Company and Apparel Brand at ChainsawBrands.com
Ian Ziering is busy at work with newly developed ChainsawBrands.com storefront, Spring 2016 products for men and women, and campus brands division for custom made merchandise. - March 30, 2016 - Chainsaw Brands
Family Adventure Film "Lost & Found" to Screen at Sonoma International Film Festival
After enjoying sold out screenings in Sedona and Sun Valley, “Lost & Found” is thrilled to be a part of The Sonoma International Film Festival, celebrating the best in film, food, wine and spirits. Considered one of the nation’s top destination film festivals, SIFF presents over 100 films shown at 6 venues, all within walking distance from Sonoma’s historic plaza - dubbed SIFF VILLAGE - in the heart of California Wine Country and will host nearly 200 filmmakers from around the world. - March 28, 2016 - Melstar Entertainment
My Little Rascal Production Company to Produce Their First Feature Film
Joseph Sorrentino a Lancaster, PA resident started My Little Rascal Production Company to produce his screenplay Gatekeepers, a Syfy Horror Genre. He hopes to do for Lancaster what Witness did 30 years ago. - March 25, 2016 - My Little Rascal Production Company, llc
Modern Day Elmer Gantry Film in the Works: an Edgy Look at Religion Rocks the Boat
Former faith-healer turned movie-maker Richard Rossi is making his own 21st Century film version of the archetypal story of an Elmer Gantryish lusty, con-man preacher. The movie, entitled "Canaan Land," is in pre-production, raising funds on GoFundMe as Rossi polishes his script with... - March 24, 2016 - Richard Rossi
GirlFight: Model Kombat Enters Pre-Production
The ultra-violent nightmare horror feature film where girls fight with brass knuckles, barb-wire, and glass fistfights to the death inside a brutal steel cage - all for a chance at a multi-million dollar contract with an international modeling agency and is inspired by true events. - March 24, 2016 - GirlFightMovie.com, LLC
Burt Reynolds, Chewbacca and Catwoman Come to New England Super Megafest
The New England Super Megafest Spring Spectacular is here! Hollywood comes back to New England this Spring! Comics, Movies, Super Heroes, Music, Wrestling and Intergalactic Fun come together in Marlborough at the Super Megafest, New England’s premiere Celebrity Pop Culture Fan Fest! - March 21, 2016 - Super Megafest
Go Girl Media Announces Production of My Mom and The Girl Starring Valerie Harper in a Joyous Look at Alzheimer's
Susie Singer Carter (Soul Surfer, Bratz), founder of Go Girl Media and producer Tony Cacciotti are proud to announce the start of pre-production on Singer Carter’s short film, My Mom and The Girl, a “Joyous” and unexpected look at Alzheimer’s starring five-time Emmy award... - March 21, 2016 - Go Girl Media
Teen Actress Rory Nicole Ogden Attends the 2016 Montessori Model UN Global First Initiative
Teen actress Rory Nicole Ogden was asked to carry the flag that opened the 2016 the Montessori Model United Nations Global Education First Initiative Opening Reception. The Model Montessori United Nations conference celebrated it's 10th anniversary this year. Model United Nations is a simulation... - March 17, 2016 - Rory Nicole
We Dare Media Dares Hollywood to "Pop the Question" and Hire More Women Directors
In 2014, only 3.4% of Film Directors within the Entertainment Industry were Female. It's now evident more than ever, that Hollywood has a gender problem. This issue is tackled head on in the new PSA "Pop the Question," Written and Directed by Ora Yashar and Produced by Corinne Jayaweera. The PSA is inspired by the Representation Project's #AskHerMore campaign. "Pop the Question" takes #AskHerMore from the Red Carpet straight into the studio system itself. Women simply need the opportunity. - March 16, 2016 - We Dare Media
“The Promised Band,” Wins 2016 Cinequest’s “Best Documentary” and the Canon-Atomos Documentary Filmmaker Award
The world premiere of The Promised Band, directed by Jen Heck, took the 2016 Cinequest Film Festival by storm. After shaking up the conversation about peace, borders and friendship in the Middle East and packing theaters for four screenings, The Promised Band received two awards; Best Documentary... - March 15, 2016 - The Promised Band
Infront Artists Announces Collaboration with Corz/Effect Films Documentary Feature Film "Going to California"
Infront Artists announces involvement in the Los Angeles-set feature film documentary ‘Going to California’, directed by Award-Nominated filmmaker Cory Michael Dawson and produced by legendary actor Andy McPhee (FX’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’). The film began production... - March 12, 2016 - Infront Artists
Vivi Devereaux Nominated for Best Supporting Actor
Vivi Devereaux has now been nominated for the prestigious TOSCARS Best Supporting Whactor award. - March 11, 2016 - Vivi Devereaux
Patrick Faucette Steps in a Pivotal Role in the Tupac Shakur Biopic “All Eyez on Me”
Morgan Creek Productions has wrapped the much-anticipated Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez On Me featuring Patrick Faucette whose role was opposite the lead Demetrius Shipp Jr. (Tupac). “I am very excited to be a part of the Tupac story,” said Faucette who was tapped by Director Benny Boom... - March 10, 2016 - Platinum Star Public Relations
Birthday Celebration for Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael K. Obeng to Benefit Restore Worldwide
The Most Beautiful Faces in Hollywood come out to celebrate a good cause, “TOUR de RESTORE” One face, one breast and one body at a Time, hosted by Former “NBA Star John Salley along with Surprise Guest Hostess.” On Saturday March 19, Some of the most beautiful faces in... - March 09, 2016 - Juka's Organic
“The Secrets of Love and Death,” Becomes a Finalist for Foreword Reviews’ 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards
Young Adult romance novel with a dark twist becomes a finalist in Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year Awards. - March 09, 2016 - White Whisker Books
From Web Series to Feature Film, Robert Chapin's Vamp-Slaying "The Hunted" Has a Stake in New Media
"...does for reluctant vampire slayers what Deadpool did for foul-mouthed mercenaries..." - IMPACT Magazine One of the longest running web shows online, The Hunted (www.thehunted.tv) is now a feature film thanks to the show's fans and a successful Kickstarter campaign. The film is one of... - March 09, 2016 - The Hunted