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Zach McGowan of "Black Sails" Fame Stars in "American Brawler"

New boxing film, starring Zach McGowan goes into post production for a 2016 theatrical release. - February 04, 2016 - Aloe Entertainment

New Muralist on the L.A. Block Brings Light, Color and Loud Mexican Strokes

Dionisio Ceballos, noted chief artist for the legendary Miramax film Frida, as well as an Emmy award winner for his digital artwork as an animator, is Southern California’s newest Mexican muralist. Dionisio’s return marks a permanent commitment to the home of Hollywood, opening his new... - February 03, 2016 - studios dio

"Distribution or Bust!" Boot Camp. 2 Day Intensive Workshop Exploring Modern Film Distribution Platforms as Crucial Strategy for Your Feature. Feb. 26-28, 2016.

Alumni Arts Presents and Cohab Host Oscar Caliber Film Workshop Learn how to sell your next movie by using cutting edge distribution strategies. "Distribution or Bust!" Boot Camp: A local (and national) ensemble of behind-the-camera guest stars bring their 'bling' to a down and dirty, intensive “in the trenches” style Workshop that focuses on maximizing sales with modern film distribution platforms. Shreveport, LA, February 26-28, 2016 (Oscar weekend). - February 02, 2016 - Alumni Arts Presents

Cranium Candy Entertainment's Danilo Mancinelli, Will Star in "Trial Advocacy"

Cranium Candy has been involved in many feature films, and now, one of its partners will work with the project "Trial Advocacy" to release in Las Vegas. - February 01, 2016 - Cranium Candy Entertainment

Talamas Chosen to be New England’s Freefly Systems Dealer

Talamas is New England's newest dealer for Freefly Systems. Now, in addition to rentals, Talamas offers the entire line of MOVI camera stabilizer for sale. Talamas is now your premier MOVI resource for sales, rentals, training, and service. The M15 was designed with the most demanding cinema... - January 30, 2016 - Talamas Boston

Mark S. Berry Sets Joint Venture with Frank Blenman to Launch B-Squared Studios

Headquartered in Toronto, B-Squared Studios will develop and produce drama, reality & comedy projects. - January 30, 2016 - AMG

Shami Media Group with Help of Attack Media Group in Canada Sign an Exclusive Deal with Victor Crowl, President of SMFP

Shami Media Group is working on a series of partnerships to grow their media library; this one includes the movies Freedom, Victory and 60 Pop Songs. - January 30, 2016 - AMG

Official Launch of "CN Shorts": 70 Influencers Rally to Support Chinese Short Films

CN Shorts officially launches today as a global effort to celebrate the making of Chinese short films that have far-reaching crossover appeal. 'CN Shorts' seeks to promote new emerging talent among Chinese film makers who are able to best capture audiences, markets and sales in China and abroad. - January 27, 2016 - Eastward Entertainment

All Around Us Documentary Film Reaches Minimum Goal for Project

The ground-breaking documentary, All Around Us, is 158% funded with 21 days left to go and still gaining momentum. - January 27, 2016 - Vision8Studio

Van Lente, Golden, Isherwood, Ortiz to Attend Wizard World Cleveland, February 26-28

Shawn Coss, Clinton Hobart, Jose Delbo, Andrew Griffith, Greg Horn, James O'Barr Also Headline Artist Alley at FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland. - January 27, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ

Bible APP Dev Releases iMX Player for Android

Chinese tech company Bible APP Dev launched iMX Player on Jan, 11, 2016, a free-to-download video player for Android. - January 25, 2016 - Bible APP Dev

Hope and Freedom from Sex Trafficking

Restoration of Broken Lives is Happening and Redeem and Restore Center wants to help restore lives here in Wisconsin. - January 23, 2016 - Redeem and Restore.org

"I Like Horror Movies" Returns

The Popular Independent Media Outlet Returns, Providing More Horror News, Reviews, and Interviews Than Ever Before - January 22, 2016 - I Like Horror Movies

Rock Star Becomes Film Star - Rock and Roll the Movie to be Released in February

Award winning lead vocalist of Paul Revere and the Raiders becomes film star, director, screenwriter. - January 21, 2016 - Rocking and Rolling Films

A+ Rewards for Donations to "All Around Us" Documentary on Kickstarter

Pacific NW Filmmaker and director, Tristan David Luciotti (Vision8Studio), launched a Kickstarter.com project campaign to crowdfund $2,000.00 for the ground-breaking documentary "All Around Us" which goes inside the life of psychic medium, Seth Michael. - January 16, 2016 - Vision8Studio

In Limbo Film to be Released by Anon Motion Pictures

In Limbo Horror Film is to be released on a new On Demand channel set up by Anon Motion pictures. - January 16, 2016 - Anon Motion Pictures

Filmmakers Prep Touching Romantic Dramedy Film – Profits to Benefit Autism Charity

Donor-supported fictional flick “Randy’s Canvas” to shoot in  New England area spring 2016. - January 15, 2016 - Randy's Canvas, LLC

Celebrating Storytellers on the Front Lines of Today's Global Issues: 4th Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) Finalists Announced

35 Documentary Features, Shorts and Impact Videos in the running for the Best of Global Impact Cinema - January 14, 2016 - Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA)

All Around Us Documentary Launched on Kickstarter

Filmmaker and director, Tristan David Luciotti (Vision8Studio), officially launched the Kickstarter.com project campaign to raise $2,000.00 for the ground-breaking documentary All Around Us. - January 14, 2016 - Vision8Studio

Great Scott: Three-Time Emmy Winner Christopher Lloyd to Appear at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 3-5

Actor Christopher Lloyd will attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 3-5, joining his "Back to the Future" co-stars Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It will be the third Wizard World appearance for the "Taxi" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" star. - January 14, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ

I'll Drink to That! Releases Inaugural, Authoritative List of the Best 11 Films of 2015, Plus Beverage Pairings. Gaspar Noé's "Love" is #1; Paired with a Fuzzy Navel.

Film criticism/drinks site I'll Drink to That!, led by USC film grad The Movie Bro, released its inaugural list of the Top 11 films of 2015, along with ideal beverage pairings. The controversial English-language French film Love garnered top honors, followed by Room, which The Movie Bro recommended be paired with box wine (any brand). In the number three spot was Inside Out, from Disney/Pixar. The ideal drinks pairing was deemed to be Emotional Honey Ale from Allagash Brewing Co. in Maine. - January 10, 2016 - I'll Drink to That!

Max Martini Selected to Play Max Morgan in the Kill List

It's Official, actor/director Max Martini has been selected to play the leading role as Max Morgan of The Kill List by Randy H. Church. Max Martini has first right of refusal to play the leading character since the book and the character was inspired by him. There is no film date at this time. The... - January 09, 2016 - Randy H. Church

Indie Filmmaker, Gina Carey, to Screen New Movie, “The Unexpected” at “The Camelot Theatres”

Gina Carey Films and Gico Music to Premiere its first indie Drama, The Unexpected. - January 07, 2016 - Gina Carey Films

New Book on Ruby McCollum Murder Case Released by Gadfly Publishing

“Ruby McCollum (August 31, 1909 – May 23, 1992) was a wealthy African-American housewife known for killing a prominent Caucasian doctor and Florida Senator elect in 1952 who she maintained had abused her and forced her to have sex and bear his child.” – Wikipedia.org - January 04, 2016 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC

"The Escape," a Film by Chicks Making Flicks, is Making the Festival Rounds

Chicks Making Flicks' second short film "The Escape" will play at The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema in January. "The Escape" is nominated in 5 categories. - January 01, 2016 - Chicks Making Flicks

Military Veterans to Showcase War Heroes During the 2016 Sundance Film Festival

Marcus Luttrell, the Lone Survivor collaborates with Article 15 and Ranger Up Clothing to host an evening of Military Heroes and the Trailer Premier of action Movie “Range 15.” - December 29, 2015 - Park City Family Office

Thor Entertainment Systems is Producing a Film Called 2250

2250 Movie explores humanoid robots and artificial intelligences fight for the right to exist. - December 29, 2015 - Thor Entertainment Systems

Chicks Making Flicks Productions: an All-Female Filmmakers Group on the Rise

Chicks Making Flicks is a group of 20 up and coming female filmmakers in Los Angeles. They’re dedicated to creating films from start to finish, independently, fueled by a strong feminine voice. - December 21, 2015 - Chicks Making Flicks

MovieZoot.com Adds Four Quirky Christmas Themed Movies for Holidays

Offbeat Dramas of Redemption, a Sci-Fi Fantasy and an Animated Short Add Movie Spice for Seasonal Viewing Pleasure - December 19, 2015 - MovieZoot.com

Ripley Sobo Signs on to "Firefly Wishes" Going Up? Productions, LLC Launches Indiegogo Campaign

Going Up? Productions, LLC has commenced their newest production “Firefly Wishes” - a timeless coming-of-age story illustrating how one loves, grows and copes with loss in life. The short-film will have no dialogue - instead, it will be narrated entirely by music. The producers hope... - December 16, 2015 - Going Up? Productions

Kevin Sorbo to Star in Crowd-Funded "The Christmas Gift!"

Information regarding Christmas movie crowdfunding on Indiegogo. - December 11, 2015 - The Christmas Gift LLC

MovieZoot Honors 74th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Memorial Day with "Victory at Sea"

Victory at Sea series streams free commemorating Pearl Harbor Day. - December 05, 2015 - MovieZoot.com

Horror Fest Comes to Teaneck, NJ

Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest will be taking place in Teaneck, NJ on December 10, 2015 starting at 6pm. There will be a red carpet, film screenings (horror/thriller), an awards ceremony, after party, celebrities, filmmakers, and more. - December 04, 2015 - Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest

TheRealJonSmith Writes and Produces a “Movie Star” for Universal Pictures

Multi-Genre Record Producer, Songwriter, Mixer, and Multi-Instrumentalist Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] produced and wrote a “Jem” of a song for Universal’s new “Jem and the Holograms” movie and soundtrack. Released in U.S. theaters everywhere on October 23,... - November 30, 2015 - TheRealJonSmith

16th Malibu International Film Festival 2015 Unveils Full Lineup of Films, Special Events and Twitter Voting

The 16th edition of Malibu International Film Festival presented by Yelp proudly unveils the full lineup of films and special events scheduled to run from December 3 - 6, 2015. - November 30, 2015 - Malibu Film Foundation

Announcing the 1st Annual L.A. Post Fest

Post-production and storytelling spotlighted in new innovative editing competition - November 21, 2015 - LAPostFest

Joe Pomarico to Direct Teen Adventure Brook Hollow Warriors

G&G Signs Joe Pomarico to Direct Teen Adventure "Brook Hollow Warriors." - November 21, 2015 - G&G Talent Mgmt.

K-FOOD Web Drama "Delicious Love" Successful Released

The Korean Web drama Delicious Love was planned and sponsored by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. (KAFCO) and produced by Pixef Korea. The series has a total of six episodes that make up three two-episode stories, “Remembering the Taste,” “Wondering the... - November 19, 2015 - K-FOOD Fair

Special Guest George Romero at the Lucca Film Festival and Europa Cinema 2016

George A. Romero, the American director and screenwriter, the master of gruesome horror films, is the first guest of honor of the Lucca Film Festival and Europa Cinema 2016, taking place from the 3rd to the 10th of April in the Tuscan cities of Lucca and Viareggio. A complete film retrospective and a major exhibition will be dedicated to the Director, Writer & Editor of horror cult movies such as Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead and The Crazies. - November 19, 2015 - Lucca Film Festival and Europa Cinema

Simrin Player Reunites with Justin Bieber in Latest Video

Actress/Dancer Simrin Player appears with Justin Bieber in his title video - Purpose (PURPOSE : The Movement) six years after working with him on “Somebody to Love” - November 17, 2015 - Simrin Player

Waterman Entertainment, Inc Acquires Film Roman

Animation Giants Come Together to Acquire, Develop and Produce Original Content and Intellectual Property - November 13, 2015 - Waterman Entertainment

Join Mike Schroeder as His Team Transform the Way the World Reads Comics

Raising more than $15,000 in 30 days for a side project isn’t the most appealing notion to most recent college grads buried in student debt, but Mike Schroeder from Toronto is creating something that may just be worth the risk. - November 12, 2015 - Freelance

You Did It! Productions Teams with Jane Berliner to Co-Produce JONESTOWN

Independent production company You Did It! Productions (“YDIP”) has joined forces with Jane Berliner, and Authentic Talent and Literary Management, to co-produce the film JONESTOWN. Ms. Berliner will be joining Devin Cutler, Stewart Hall, and Lee Ettinger of YDIP as producers of the... - November 12, 2015 - You Did It! Productions

Veteran Film & Television Editors Share Tips on What to do Once You Land the Job

Moderated by film and television editor, Norman Hollyn, the expert panel was comprised of award-winning film and television editors that included: Zack Arnold (Empire), Yvette Arimian (Whale Wars) and Dan Lebental (Iron Man). - November 12, 2015 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Hollywood Arab Actor is Breaking Stereotypes

As an up-and-coming actor, Hamzah Saman debuted, in Tom Six’s horror film, The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence) as inmate 093, which was just released on Netflix and is now on DVD. Saman plays an Arab prisoner who becomes part of a 500-person centipede and shares an unforgettable scene... - November 10, 2015 - Hamzah Saman

Pax Press Agency Founder Makes International Movie Responding to the Current Refugee Situation

Pax Press Agency Geneva founder creates an international, Hollywood style and budget motion picture to draw more attention to the sufferings and plight of refugees today. - November 09, 2015 - Pax Press Agency Sarl.

Saddle Ranch Pictures Present MacAfrica’s Film Fest Soirée

Saddle Ranch Pictures, the film division of Saddle Ranch Media, Inc. (OTC PINK: SRMX) will present MacAfrica’s private, invitation-only Film Fest Soirée on Monday, November 9, 2015 in Santa Monica. This red carpet reception will be held during Hollywood's only film market, the American... - November 07, 2015 - Saddle Ranch Media, Inc