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October 23–25: Hundreds of Seattle Area Residents to Produce Horror Film in Just 48 Hours
Thirty teams consisting of nearly five hundred local filmmakers of all ages and experience levels will participate in this year’s 48 Hour Film Horror Project. The premiere screening of the creative mix of films will take place at the SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater on Monday, November 2nd, 2015 where the public is invited to experience the scary, strange and often hilarious results on the big screen with an enthusiastic audience. - October 02, 2015 - Seattle 48 Hour Film Horror Project
Touching Tiny Lives Event and Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24, 2015 and Sunday, October 25, 2015 - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Touching Tiny Lives Foundation
Nebtek Announces Expansion with New Office in Atlanta
Nebtek Inc., a professional video assist and digital cinema services company today announces the expansion of their offices to accommodate the growth of the motion picture and broadcast industry in Georgia. The new office located at 2410 Park Central Boulevard, Decatur, GA will provide capacity for local HD video assist services and rentals of high-end HD wireless transmitters as well as video assist systems and other support gear for digital cinema production. - October 01, 2015 - NEBTEK
William Morris Endeavor Inks Agreement with Permuted Press for Film Rights to Novel "Exit Zero"
William Morris Endeavor has entered into an agreement with Permuted Press to represent the film rights of the novel "Exit Zero." Released in March 2015, "Exit Zero" blends the genres of horror, comedy and political conspiracy as it follows a group of characters fighting their... - September 28, 2015 - Permuted Press
VISION Studios Presents, The Chicago Motion Picture Premiere of "In Between Engagements" with Emmy Award Winner, Armand Assante
The historic Music Box Theatre on Southport Avenue will play host to the Red Carpet Premiere of film and television star Armand Assante's newest film, In Between Engagements, sponsored by Real Russian Vodka. The event is open to the public and will take place Tuesday, September 29th with a pre-screening reception at 6:30pm. - September 28, 2015 - VISION Studios
You Did It! Productions Secures Motion Picture Rights to JONESTOWN
Independent production company You Did It! Productions (“YDIP”) has secured film rights to the screenplay JONESTOWN, written by Jeffrey Goldman. JONESTOWN is the true story of Reverend Jim Jones, who headed the Peoples Temple and ended up orchestrating the mass murder-suicide of 909 of... - September 27, 2015 - You Did It! Productions
Blackfilm.com Channel Launches Worldwide on iOS, Android and Roku September 2015
Val Moore of New York based blackfilm.com has teamed up with worldwide OTT platform BIGSTAR to launch the new Black Cinema OTT channel, blackfilm.com. The blackfilm.com channel is now available on iOS, Android and Roku. - September 24, 2015 - BIGSTAR TV, Inc.
Route 6 Film by Emmy-Nominated Fourth Wall Films Showcased in Towns Along Iowa's Historic Route
What do Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James, Nancy Drew and Jack Kerouac have in common? U.S. Route 6 in Iowa takes two-lane motorists from Davenport on the Mississippi to Council Bluffs on the Missouri. - September 21, 2015 - Fourth Wall Films
Crowd Casting Website Gives Fans a Voice in Future Movies and TV Shows
The Imagine Film List, the world’s largest online platform for movie ideas based on books, games, comics and other sources, is making itself known as a go-to destination for those who want a voice in future film and TV adaptations. The IF List (short for The Imagine Film List) was built on... - September 17, 2015 - IF List, inc.
Reception and Screening of New Short Film About Raúl Cañibano at Midpen Media Center in Palo Alto September 23, 7-9. Admission is Free.
The Midpen Media Center in Palo Alto, CA will host a special event and screening of a new short film about Cuban photographer Raúl Cañibano on Wednesday, September 23 from 7 to 9. Admission is free. Register for the event and learn more at www.cubacubanocanibano.com. “Cuba,... - September 16, 2015 - 2B Productions
Be the Hero, be the Green Arrow This Halloween! - Procosplay.com Releases Green Arrow Cosplay Costume in Time for Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone seeks just the right costume with a touch of exuberant fiction and as well as moral significance and what better character costume to don than the legendary Green Arrow. The monotony of Halloween costumes and cosplay has taken the fun out of the... - September 16, 2015 - ProCosplay
Star Trek Alums "Boldly Go" Into New Medical Comedy
Crew Aims to Launch Independent Network Pilot, "Internity" - September 16, 2015 - Internity, LLC
New Novel, "Final Countdown," Inspired by a True Story, Set to Reveal Love Murder and Mayhem
A new novel, "Final Countdown," inspired by a true story and set to become an original motion picture, will be adapted from a screenplay by producer Jason Rosette in collaboration with crime, suspense, and paranormal writer William Grabowski. - September 16, 2015 - Camerado
CartelHQ Expands Into Europe
One of Los Angeles' leading management companies expands into Europe with London Office. The Cartel hires Steven Hawthorne as Head of Global Business Development. - September 15, 2015 - The Cartel
The Atlanta Chapter of the American Marketing Association Opens the First Entertainment Special Interest Group in the Organization’s 78‐Year History
The Atlanta chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the formation of an Entertainment Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) - the first of its kind in the 78‐year history of AMA. Partnering with Hothouse, an Atlanta based activation marketing agency with... - September 12, 2015 - Edelman
Acclaimed Filmmakers Bring Their Latest to Horse & Film Fans in Big Sky Country
Celebrated filmmakers Horsefly Films will be in attendance as they bring their acclaimed films to the spiritual home of the horse in America. The films Path To Glory and Of Gods And Kings will screen at the University Center Theater as part of the Equus International Film Festival— Path To... - September 08, 2015 - Horsefly Films
The Beginning, the Middle, and the End — All in 60 Seconds
The 10th edition of Filminute, the international one-minute film festival, is on through September and features 25 anniversary-worthy, ultrashort films from 17 countries. - September 04, 2015 - Filminute
Charmaine Ultra Gold Gifting Suite (During Emmy Week)
The Primetime Emmy Awards are right around the corner and that can only mean one thing. Beverly Hills publicist Charmaine Blake's luxurious invitation only gifting suite The Ultra Gold Gifting Suite is back and better than ever on September 18 featuring a wide variety of elegant and stunningly... - September 03, 2015 - Charmaine PR Firm
Editors' Lounge Provides Free Educational Resources for the Post-Production Community
Both industry veterans and those wanting to break into the field come together to learn about the latest technology while collaborating with some of the best creative minds in the business on the art and craft of editing. - September 03, 2015 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Cameron Village Celebrates Founder's Day with Night at the Movies
A free outdoor Night at the Movies will highlight the end of summer at Cameron Village Founder's Day on September 18. Classic car show, free popcorn and picnic dinner take-out options are all part of the celebration. Family friendly. - September 02, 2015 - Cameron Village Shopping Center
Redrum Brings Authentic and Unique Romance with His New Video "When I'm with You" Ft. American Idol Singer Ashley Loren
The Video was filmed in South Beach, Staten Island by Monstar Films with the treatment written by Redrum. Showing visual shots of South Beach Boardwalk and Ocean, The location and story was important for the rapper, saying, "It's how we met, where all the romance, risk and good times happened and I wanted that to come out in the video," says Redrum. The Video was filmed both in the winter and summer until completion and features stunning vocals from American Idol singer Ashely Loren. - August 31, 2015 - Mekanizm Records
From Film School to the Red Carpet at DFANYC
Digital Film Academy alumni Chadwick Boseman, Alexander Felix and Pavel Kacerle have journeyed from a classroom in Manhattan to the sets of major films like "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Jurassic World," "Captain America: Civil War," "Gods of Egypt" and... - August 21, 2015 - Digital Film Academy
MovieZoot.com Adds Iconic His Girl Friday to Its Romance and Comedy Film Collection
Historical and iconic movie-making sound techniques used in His Girl Friday enhances MovieZoot.com's Romance and Comedy collections of free streaming online movies to the public - August 21, 2015 - MovieZoot.com
Booboo Stewart of X-Men and Twilight Saga Joins the Cast of Historic Native American 'Red Man's View' Movie
Stewart is "Miakoda" in the Native American drama 'Red Man's View.' - August 20, 2015 - Magic Introduction Co.
"Arrow’s" Colton Haynes to Star with "Breaking Bad's" RJ Mitte in the Upcoming Independent Feature "Triumph"
Production has commenced in Nashville, Tennessee on the upcoming independent film “Triumph” which stars RJ Mitte ("Breaking Bad", "Switched at Birth" and "Dixieland"), Colton Hanyes (“Teen Wolf”, “Arrow”, “San Andres”),... - August 17, 2015 - Pitch Dark Studios
RED Trailer Dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi Coming This Gandhi Jayanti
The RED movie trailer will be webcasted worldwide via live streaming on the occasion of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday on 2nd October 2015 as a Tribute to him. - August 14, 2015 - Nandita Singgha
Nandita Singgha (Michelle’s) Hollywood Gujarati Film RED Trailer Update
Nandita Singgha (Michelle’s) Hollywood Gujarati Film RED Trailer Update and Hrithik Roshan Recommended for Hollywood Movie Megacorp - August 14, 2015 - Nandita Singgha
Minerva Productions’ Los Bomberos (The Little Firemen) to Premiere at Napa Valley Film Festival
Peruvian Documentary Announced as an Official Selection. - August 13, 2015 - Minerva Productions, LLC
"Fatima" Update to Hit the Big Screen in 2017
New York City-based Echo Park Films recently announced its plans to produce a feature film based on the events surrounding the 1917 appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Echo Park Films' managing partner Arturo Navarro disclosed some details about the film,... - August 12, 2015 - Echo Park Films LLC
EQUUS International Film Festival Rides Into Missoula, Montana Bringing Horse Films to the Big Screen
An international group of equine and equestrian filmmakers, trainers, wilderness, and horse enthusiasts from all disciplines will gather in Missoula September 18-20. The EQUUS International Film Festival celebrates the horse, the filmmakers who tell their stories, and educates in the “ways of the horse.” Three days of film screenings and special presentations will be held at the University of Montana. - August 12, 2015 - Equus International Film Festival
Missing Link Music Announces Independent Artist Colin McShane Now Signed to Music Publishing Administration Deal
Singer/songwriter Colin McShane and his publishing company Orphididies Productions, are likely to become household names very soon. With his music getting the attention it currently is, he is already well on the way in that direction. Having recently appeared in multiple television programs and even in a video game, this NYC based Singer/Songwriter is someone you’ll want to look out for; Mixing different styles seamlessly, and with a natural rebel’s energy, Colin’s music demands to be heard. - August 11, 2015 - Orphididies Productions
Controversial Iowa Actress Jean Seberg Documentary Showcased at Landlocked Film Festival August 15
She was the toast of Hollywood and the darling of Paris. But Marshalltown native and movie actress Jean Seberg’s life was anything but a fairy tale and ended in tragedy. - August 06, 2015 - Fourth Wall Films
"Not Another Bad Horror Flick" Screening at the Nyack Film Festival
The spoof on iconic “bad horror films” “Not Another Bad Horror Flick” will screen at the Nyack Film Festival on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 8:00PM ET. The film stars Genoveva Rossi, a well-known “Scream Queen” (Apocalypse Kiss, Agraphobia: Fear of Sexual... - August 06, 2015 - Machete Media Productions
Actor Vivi Devereaux Talks About Unity
Vivi Devereaux talks about the Unity film and what it means to hope for a better world. - August 05, 2015 - Vivi Devereaux
You Did It! Productions to Co-Produce RECALL
Independent production company You Did It! Productions (“YDIP”), has teamed with Fotocomics Productions and Berger Bros. Entertainment to co-produce the science-fiction thriller RECALL, written by Reggie Keyohara III and Ted Wynne based on a story by Mauro Borrelli. YDIP’s Lee... - August 05, 2015 - You Did It! Productions
ODI TV Lets Anyone Stream Everything
ODI TV LLC, a mid Atlantic coast Florida based company, has developed a set top streaming media hub system that lets even the most technically challenged access and watch On Demand Internet Television using a basic TV remote. - August 04, 2015 - ODI TV LLC
Red Man's View, the Remake of a 100 Year Old Native American Film
Red Man's View, the unique controversial and historic film is in the works that tells the truth about Native American people and their history. - August 03, 2015 - Magic Introduction Co.
Short Film Study Abroad 2: The Daydreaming Bunny Premiered in New York
Short film Study Abroad 2: The Daydreaming Bunny (Study Abroad 2) premiered on July 31, 2015 at the JCC Manhattan. Director Yung-Jen Yang, producer Cathy Jiang, director of photography Gordon Yu, assistant director Bianca Yeh, lead actresses Yi Liu and Claire Hsu, animator Pei-Jung Wang and composer Dong Liu attended the event to discuss the making of Study Abroad 2 and some behind-the-scene stories. More than two hundred people came to the screening. - August 03, 2015 - Study Abroad Film
Cameron Village Announces Founder's Day Celebration
Opened in fall of 1949, Cameron Village announces its first Founder's Day Celebration to be held on Friday evening, September 18, 2015. The event is free and open to the public and includes a showing of the 1949 Best Picture Oscar winner "All the King's Men." Nostalgia will reign with memories and surprises from 1949. - August 03, 2015 - Cameron Village Shopping Center
Howie Spira Projects Announced
JARS Productions and Massive Film Project, has inked a deal with controversial sports figure Howie Spira, to produce a feature film and a documentary on his life. On the 25th anniversary of the suspension of former NY Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner, Spira, credited with getting “The Boss” thrown out of major league baseball, finally gets to tell his side of the story. - July 31, 2015 - JARS Productions
Gerhard, Perez, Guinaldo, Portacio Highlight Artist Alley at Wizard World Chicago, August 20-23
Billy Martin, Arthur Adams, Neal Adams, Mike Zeck, Phil Ortiz, and Tyler Kirkham also headline lineup of 225+ comics creators at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. - July 30, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Docutah International Film Festival Announces 2015 Lineup; 77 Films Range from Serious to Hilarious
DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival today announced its 2015 lineup. The Festival, now in its sixth season, receives submissions from all over the world with topics ranging from serious to hilarious. The films this year are filled with colorful characters, exotic locations and stories which are at times compelling, amazing, quirky and riveting. There really is something for everyone. - July 28, 2015 - Docutah
Young Actors Come Out in Full Force for Fayette Film Festival
Fayette Film Festival, a one-night event held on July 31st, will celebrate young filmmakers and working actors in the Southeast. - July 23, 2015 - Fayette Film Festival
Gratwick Films to Launch Crowdfunding Campaign to Benefit Feature Film and Children's Charities
Gratwick Films is launching a $100,000 crowdfunding campaign with an ambitious two-fold mission – to film Just Drive, A Tale Of A Hollywood Whistle Blower, and to raise funds to benefit national children’s charities. The company’s IndieGoGo campaign is scheduled to go live on... - July 23, 2015 - Gratwick Films
Blues Documentary Born in Chicago Partners with Pledgemusic for a Fan Funded Campaign
“Late in his career, Muddy Waters recorded a song called ‘The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll.’ That, in a nutshell, is the story told in the new documentary ‘Born in Chicago’.” – Larry Rohter, The New York Times - July 22, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
Little Women: LA, Tonya Banks Stars in Upcoming Summer Release, THE INTERNSHIP GAMES Written and Directed by Tania Zee
On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, ITN Distribution Inc. will release THE INTERNSHIP GAMES (Bajan Film Works) via popular VOD platforms in three tiers. Foreign sales for all-rites distribution in sub-saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) and part of Asia are underway, along with DVD distribution to begin... - July 22, 2015 - The Internship Games
Joseph D. Peters of Renaissance Productions, Ltd. Writes Film Article, New Script and Launches New Webpage
Independent producer, Joseph D. Peters of Renaissance Productions, Ltd., has written a film article and posted it on Linked-In. He has also completed his script, "Tango Rendezvous" which is designed to shoot in Argentina. In addition, he has added a new web page called Favorite Films on his website. - July 21, 2015 - Renaissance Productions, Ltd.
SF-Based Marketing Agency LAtelier Marketing Launches Video Department, Adds Creative Director
LAtelier Marketing, a marketing agency working with companies in the Internet of Things, Robotics and Smart Machines, today announced the launch of a new video department, LAtelier videos. LAtelier videos will expand the company’s product offerings to better answer customers’ need for... - July 20, 2015 - LAtelier Marketing
Five-Year Battle to Get Bigfoot Movie Released Has Big Payoff
In spite of life threatening illnesses, labor issues, lack of funding, and not being able to see, the writer and producer finishes his quest to tell the story of Bigfoot, and fans love it. - July 19, 2015 - Thomas Nash Productions
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gives $750K Grant to SavingSpecies
$750,000 grant to Durham-based conservation non-profit will support habitat protection and restoration for endangered and rare species. - July 15, 2015 - SavingSpecies, Inc