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Online Music Production Company SongCat  Presents at the Prestigious Canadian Music Week

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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, 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"

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

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 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

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

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 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

“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

New Film "Despite the Falling Snow" Directed by Shamim Sarif, Produced by Enlightenment Productions

"Despite the falling snow" is a Cold War drama starring Rebecca Ferguson (Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation) and Charles Dance. The film will release theatrically in the UK in April 2016 with Altitude Distribution. The trailer of Despite the Falling Snow can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKvPYjZGmCU. - March 09, 2016 - Enlightenment Productions

Tillman Estates Begins Production on New Beyonce and Destiny's Child Documentary

Dousic Media Group and Dousic Film & Television (affiliates of Dousic Entertainment LLC), in association with Tillman Music Group, and The Andretta Tillman Estate, are proud to announce the start of production on A Child of Destiny, a new documentary about the life of Andretta Tillman and her creation of Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child. - March 08, 2016 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing

Fracking Horror Film "Unearth" Selected for Kickstart Diversity Program

Lyons Den Productions is proud to announce their upcoming feature film, “Unearth,” has been selected for Big Vision Empty Wallet’s Kickstart Diversity Program. This announcement comes after a successful Kickstarter campaign for “Unearth” in late 2015. The film has also received “Staff Pick/Projects We Love” and “Project of the Day” honors from Kickstarter and “Project of the Day” recognition from IndieWire. - March 08, 2016 - Lyons Den Productions LLC

Digital Network Specialty Corp Acquires Energy Flow Network and Prepares Launch of My Viva TV

Digital Network Specialty Corp., set to be a leading provider of digital content management and distribution services to the television broadcasting industry, announced today that it will distribute Energy Flow Network and My Viva TV. Digital Network Specialty Corp will distribute the TV networks... - March 01, 2016 - Digital Network Specialty Corp

How Sprrkle Media Cut Its Film Production Cost in Half

Sprrkle Media produced two unrelated movies by concurrent filming using the same cast, the same crew and the same locations. - February 29, 2016 - Sprrkle Media

Voices.com Member, BJ Shaffer, Voice of Pixar's Sanjay's Super Team

The characters of the Oscar-nominated animated short by Pixar, Sanjay's Super Team, were not played by a cast of actors, but, rather, one voice-over actor. BJ Shaffer, a member of Voices.com, is the bi-coastal, professional actor and voice-over artist who voiced every male character in the Pixar... - February 28, 2016 - Voices.com

"Dirty South House Arrest" the Movie - Reel Girl Films Wrapped Production in Atlanta on "Dirty South House Arrest"

Reel Girl Films recently wrapped production on "Dirty South House Arrest" the movie and will be hitting the festivals soon. - February 26, 2016 - Reel Girl Films

Feature Film "Memoir" Creates Awareness About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seeks Distribution Deal

Memoir, a story of hope and redemption, depicts the reality of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The film is the voice for those often forgotten, veterans who experience and must live with PTSD. - February 26, 2016 - Emily Trosclair

A Child Actor on the Rise Who Uses His Voice to Take a Stand for Others

Ethan Alexander de’Marsi’s latest work includes his role on “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” in theaters now, as well as starring with his Mixed Martial Arts Coach in the film, “Project Darkness.” - February 26, 2016 - Actor Ethan de'Marsi

"El Lazarillo De Tormes," Film Made by Just One Person, Now Available

The classic Spanish novel "El lazarillo de Tormes" has been adapted to film by just one person, filmmaker Pedro Alonso Pablos, following the new trend called "solo filming." - February 24, 2016 - Pliski

Dark Arts Entertainment Presents RYDE, a Feature-Film That Parallels Real-Life Uber Serial-Killer in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Described as Taxi Driver for the rideshare generation, Ryde follows a sociopathic rideshare driver who becomes disgusted by the shallowness of modern-day Los Angeles, drugging and kidnapping passengers so he can instill his own brand of social justice. - February 24, 2016 - Truben Films

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