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Diamonds To Dust New Jayne Mansfield Bio-Film About Mariska Hargitay's Mother Released Today on iTunes and Vudu April 7, 2015
In 1957, Golden Globe winner Jayne Mansfield would become one of the most iconic blond bombshells of the 20th Century. She possessed an IQ of 163, played violin and piano, had a degree in Science, spoke 5 languages, and yet became a celebrity by portraying a "dumb blond." By the age of 23 she became the most publicized Hollywood star in the world, but her success was short lived. Five children, three ex-husbands, twenty nine films and countless headlines before her tragic death at age 34. - April 07, 2015 - Frank Ferruccio Enterprises
Miami Web Fest Announces Unprecedented Line Up of Prestigious Entertainment Judges for 2015 Indie Competition, Call for Submissions
Film and Television Indie Competition in Miami Heats up with Announcement of this year's line up of Judges. - April 07, 2015 - Miami Web Fest
AIO Studios Enters Pre-Production with New Film "Chikiro"
AIO Studios has moved into a full pre- production phase with its new feature movie, "Chikiro." - April 06, 2015 - AIO Studios
Call For Entries - BrandaoFilms, in Association with West Hudson Arts & Theater Company Announces New Jersey Tri-County Film Festival
Area’s first-of-its-kind festival targets young filmmakers - April 04, 2015 - Brandao Films
Butterfly Angel Entertainment Invites You to Come Speakeasy to Me
An ambitious film, a musical that was set during the prohibition era in New York City; produced and filmed by filmmakers of Orange Coast College and co-owners of Butterfly Angel Entertainment, is set to screen at it's first festival at Newport Beach Film Festival - Collegiate under OCC SHORTS. - April 02, 2015 - Butterfly Angel Entertainment
$300 Science Fiction Film Discovered on YouTube Gets National Release
“Memory Lane”, a no-budget science-fiction thriller discovered on YouTube, has been given a national release. It is available now On Demand with more than 300 cable providers in 30 million homes. It is also available on DVD at national retailers including Best Buy, Barnes & Noble,... - April 01, 2015 - Memory Lane
Why We Ride Films Kicks Off Crowd Funding Campaign for New Film - I AM STURGIS
Why We Ride Films, the production team that brought you Why We Ride, the most critically acclaimed motorcycle movie of all time, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its new film www.IAmSturgis.com. "We've received thousands of letters from fans telling us that after seeing Why We... - March 31, 2015 - Why We Ride Films
May 9-12-NYC: School of Visual Arts Launches 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Director Daniel Minahan and Animator Alex Kupershmidt to be Honored with Dusty Outstanding Alumni Awards; Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film & Video and BFA Animation programs at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), announce the 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival will be held Saturday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in New York City. Full info: dusty.sva.edu - March 30, 2015 - Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Action-Comedy Film Starring Manny Pacquiao Underway
Production of the action-comedy film titled “My Good Friend Manny,” starring world-boxing champion and international superstar Manny Pacquiao, has been launched by veteran filmmaker, Mark Brown and Filipino-American entrepreneur, Danny Cruz. The film is budgeted and produced to go through the studio production, marketing and distribution system in mainstream Hollywood fashion. - March 29, 2015 - My Good Friend Manny the Film
Japan Society of Northern California's "In The Footsteps of Godzilla" to Feature Travel Guide Writer
Armand Vaquer, author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" will speak at an event sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California following screening of original "Godzilla." - March 27, 2015 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Luca Brinciotti Explores Italian-American Culture Clash in His Preeminent Short Film, "Free Refill"
During the Hollyshorts monthly screening at the prestigious TCL Chinese Theater on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a lot of great shorts were shown. The one that stood out for it's own original content was "Free Refill." A movie about the cultural diversities between Sebastiano (Alessandro... - March 26, 2015 - Free Refill
Kionte Storey Documentary Provides Hope and Inspiration to Wounded Military Veterans
When Marine Corporal Kionte Storey lost his leg and suffered other injuries during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, he made a conscious choice upon his return home that he would not only overcome his injuries, but also help and inspire other soldiers to overcome theirs as well - March 26, 2015 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival Announces Paul Schrader to Receive Award for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival (June 18-21, 2015) will present Paul Schrader with the inaugural Award for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting. The Award will be named The Paul Schrader Award for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting in his honor thereafter. Schrader is an... - March 23, 2015 - CayFilm
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival Announces Teri Schwartz to Receive Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film Producing
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival (June 18-21, 2015) will present Teri Schwartz, Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT), with the inaugural Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film Producing. Schwartz is an award-winning feature film producer whose many films,... - March 23, 2015 - CayFilm
Popurri Tv Announced Today the World's First NanoFilms Contest
World's First Contest for NanoFilms. - March 22, 2015 - x27film
"Silence" Offers No Hope, No Purpose, No Inspiration
Foster Care statistics are staggering. *50% of girls in foster care get pregnant within years of aging out; *74% of former foster kids are in the US prison; *50% of fosters are incarcerated two years after aging out; *80% of youths on death row are fosters; 30% of the homeless in America were once in foster care; *40% of foster children are white; *34% are black; *18% are Hispanic. *Statistics provided by the US Admin. for Children & Families, US Dept. of Justice, the Casey Foundation, ABC News. - March 21, 2015 - Foster A Voice, LLC
AMPTVNOW News to be on BizTV National TV Channel Daily Starting March 30th
AMPTVNOW News, the other source begins airing on BizTV daily at 1:00 PM PST, March 30th. Check your local TV guide for the TV channel information or watch online live: www.biztv.com. Repeat broadcast can be found at www.live.amptvnow.com. - March 20, 2015 - Ann Marie Production
Accelerated Pictures, Inc. Developer of Filmmaker Live in Microsoft Ventures Accelerator Spring 2015 Cohort
Accelerated Pictures has been accepted into the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator Spring 2015 cohort in Seattle. The Microsoft Ventures Accelerator is a mentor-driven program aimed at empowering key startups. Microsoft Ventures recognizes the evolutionary potential of Accelerated Pictures' use of... - March 19, 2015 - Accelerated Pictures
Dimension, Inc. Granted 2nd Patent for Fractal Upscaling Technology
It is an especially grand St. Patrick’s day for Dimension, Inc. as, on this date, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted Dimension a second upscaling patent, U.S. Patent # 8,983,236 (‘236 Patent). The ‘236 Patent covers methods for upscaling a source input... - March 17, 2015 - Dimension, Inc.
MCB Network Corp Joins Forces with Mako Communications, LLC to Expand Network to 36 Additional Markets Nationwide via 19 OTA Affiliate Stations
MCB Network Corp announced today that it has entered into a television affiliation agreement with Mako Communications, LLC under which MCB’s over-the-air (OTA) reach will increase to nearly 59 million people in 36 markets across the U. S. Building on its solid foundation of the OTA market... - March 16, 2015 - MCB Network Corp.
The Historic Jones Theater Announces Its Grand Reopening March 27-29, 2015 Westcliffe, Colorado
After extensive renovations, the Historic Jones Theater in Westcliffe, Colorado, will hold a grand reopening on the weekend of Friday, March 27-29, 7:30 p.m. with the Academy Award winning film “The Imitation Game.” - March 16, 2015 - Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts
John Draper Signs with A.M.W. Talent Agency
John Draper: Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) member, and musician, signed on with A.M.W. Talent Agency. - March 16, 2015 - John Draper
A New Romantic Comedy Brings Love, Hate, and Getting on the List to a Whole New Level
New Romantic Comedy Shines Humor onto the Pretentiousness Nature of Hollywood’s Most Prestigious Nightclub, Party and Lounge VIP Guest Lists - March 14, 2015 - Park City Family Office
Charity Art Show by Tagore Foundation at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Tagore Foundation (www.tagorefoundation.org), a registered not-for-profit that works towards empowerment of youth, is showcasing the work of aspiring artists at the Convention Foyer in India Habitat Centre located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi, from March 11-13. The exhibition that is open for public... - March 13, 2015 - Tagore Foundation
"Hire Me or Run Me Over" Fundraising Campaign for Nate Smith Movie Off to Good Start
Unsung Story about Pittsburgh Labor Rights Rebel Needs National Support- Parkview Media Group is running a crowd-funding campaign from March 9, 2015 through May 7, 2015. It is inspired by the late, great labor leader, Nate Smith. - March 11, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
Kids First! Film Critics Boot Camps in Denver, DC, Seattle, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe, and NYC
If you have a 10 to 15-year-old who loves film and dreams of being on the red carpet, KIDS FIRST! has a camp for them. Your tween can participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer at B-47 Studios in Seattle, Brooklyn/NYC, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe (NM) and Washington DC for an experience they'll never forget. For more info go to kidsfirst.org. - March 10, 2015 - KIDS FIRST!
BringChivalryBack.com Gives "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" Accolades to Chris Pratt, Bart Freundlich, Keith Urban and Romain Dauriac for Actions at the Academy Awards
The Academy Awards provided one added opportunity for special recognition this year. Based on chivalrous gestures witnessed during the film industry's extravaganza in Hollywood, BringChivalryBack.com awarded its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for February 2015 to co-winners Chris Pratt, Bart Freundlich, Keith Urban and Romain Dauriac, husbands of four prominent actresses. This accolade recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry which highlight the positive impact such behavior can have. - March 07, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
New Jayne Mansfield Film "Diamonds to Dust" Now Available for Pre-Order on iTunes
A 2014 Bio-Drama Independent film about Movie Legend Jayne Mansfield Available on iTunes for pre-order. - March 06, 2015 - Frank Ferruccio Enterprises
Asbury Park Music in Film Festival Announces Headline Feature Metallica’s Robert Trujillo’s Film Jaco About Legendary Bass Player Jaco Pastorius
The inaugural Asbury Park Music in Film Festival (APMFF) unveils a jam-packed weekend of films and performances celebrating music in film to be held April 10-12. To view the schedule of events and purchase tickets, visit www.apmff.com. Headlining this exciting festival will be Metallica bassist... - March 06, 2015 - Jaco: The Documentary
Indonesian Film Festival Screens at Griffith
Griffith Film School (GFS) is hosting the Griffith Indonesian Film Festival (GIFF) this week with screenings of eight films, a master class and guest lecture from key players in the Indonesian film industry. The festival is a celebration of Indonesian cinema and highlights a strengthening of ties... - March 06, 2015 - AEL Griffith University
Love Culture and "The DUFF" Announce Free Giveaway Sweepstakes
Love Culture Stores and CBS Films Collaborate on Teen Comedy Movie Promotion and Sweepstakes - March 06, 2015 - United LC Capital
Award-Winning Film Producer Directs New Comedy, NUTZ the Movie
AMS Visions and Productions upcoming film NUTZ, a comedy starring multitalented hip hop artists and comedic internet sensations, DQ4E (DeDoe and Quis) begins production in Tampa, March 2015. Written and directed by award-winning film producer, Tony Stinyard, the film follows the Nutz brothers as... - March 05, 2015 - AMS Visions and Productions
San Francisco Film Students Fundraising for Film on Irrational Fears, Agoraphobia and True Love
Indiegogo campaign looks at love under the unlikeliest of circumstances. - March 04, 2015 - Duck & Cover
Dream Maker Studio Premier Long Island Video Production and Recording Studio
Centralized on Long Island, Dream Maker Studio is bringing its expertise and professionalism to clients across the video and music production industry. - February 28, 2015 - Dream Maker Studio
Benefit Concert for Fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charlie Kondek
The Bellamy Brothers and Bertie Higgins are performing a benefit concert for the family of Charlie Kondek who lost his life in the line of duty. - February 27, 2015 - Cayo Largo Productions, LLC
Performance Capture and Virtual Production Studio, Animatrik Film Design Inc. to Offer Faceware Software for Face Tracking, Solving and Animation Services
Vancouver-based performance capture and virtual production studio, Animatrik Film Design Inc., has announced the addition of Faceware Technologies software to their service offerings for face tracking, solving and retargeting. - February 25, 2015 - Animatrik Film Design
Illinois State University Alumni's New Movie "Outfit" Explores Vintage Fashion and Causes of Dressing Lazily
B-Anne Productions is kicking off the year with exciting, inspirational films and plays lined up, including its newest film, “Outfit,” a homemade documentary about vintage fashion. “Outfit” premiered Friday, February 20th online via the movie’s website. - February 24, 2015 - B-Anne Productions
Ecstasy Expert Raises 10K in 3 Days for Documentary Raising Awareness About the Drug
Movie will explore medical and recreational uses of the party drug MDMA, a.k.a. Ecstasy. - February 20, 2015 - Viveka Films
DOCUTAH Film Festival Tees Up Oscar Nominee; International Documentary Film Festival Garners Worldwide Submissions
As the excitement grows around Oscar night, the small city of Saint George, Utah has a reason to pay very close attention. The DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival, which garners entries from all over the world, has one of its winners nominated for an Academy Award in the category of... - February 19, 2015 - Docutah
The Going Green Film Festival Announces 2015 Official Selections
The Going Green Film Festival is proud to announce the official selections for 2015. The 24 films were selected from over 271 film submissions. "We're very excited at quality of films and the variety of countries represented," states festival founder Patrice Williams. "Selected... - February 17, 2015 - Going Green Film Fest
5th Seattle Shorts Film Festival Brings More Female Stars to Its Jury
The Seattle Shorts Film Festival recognizes the huge impact women have had in the film industry, and we're excited to continue that tradition with our 2015 all-star jury. - February 16, 2015 - Seattle Shorts Film Festival
EGT's J1 Film Funding on Kickstarter Producing for Less Than an Industry Standard Budget
Justin Kazmierczak portrays multiple characters in a comedy adventure being produced this year with a top-notch makeup artist and special effects to create a film using less resources than the entertainment industry. The teaser trailer is designed to prove that a feature film with a budget of just... - February 14, 2015 - EGT
Horror Has Been Reawakened
Lifetime's "Babysitter's Black Book" Star, Steffani Brass and "My Three Sons" Sweetheart, Tina Cole reunite on Reawakened. - February 13, 2015 - Altonaga Productions
TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...
Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." - February 11, 2015 - A Picture Book, LLC
isovideo Launches Breakthrough Quality Digital Content Conversion Services with Unprecedented Savings in Cost & Time
isovideo's unmatched Viarte conversion service helps the media industry prepare their valuable assets for any and all desired distribution platform quickly, cost effectively and at the highest quality, while also providing significant additional bandwidth savings of up to 60% beyond H.264/HEVC. It is a true win, win, win, win combination. These services allow content owners to maximize revenue without high capital expenditure. - February 10, 2015 - isovideo LLC
Idylwild Pictures Launches a Crowdfunding Perk for Donors Who Like to Snuggle
Independent film production company, Idylwild Pictures launches a crowdfunding perk on their Indiegogo website offering donors a thirty minute snuggle session with the producer, Nikki Papadakis, in order to raise money for their feature film, "Virtually." Just in time for Valentine's Day, the filmmakers say it's a great gift idea to give to your sad, single friend. - February 09, 2015 - Idylwild Pictures
Don't Let a Succubus Plan Your Team Building is Almost Done Filming Their First Denver Independent Horror Movie
A new production company is almost done filming their first horror movie - "Bowling Might Have Been a Good Idea." Abieth Winter is the writer & director. All the actors are local, and some great Denver locations have allowed them to film at their businesses. After they are done... - February 06, 2015 - Don't Let a Succubus Plan Your Team Building
The MAF Community Helping to Launch Film Careers of Tomorrow
Film Production Community Announce They Are Searching for 1000 Writers, Directors, Actors, and Crew for Forthcoming Production. - February 05, 2015 - MAF - Movie Arts & Fun
Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation enables wounded warriors to participate in therapeutic filmmaking workshop. - February 03, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
North Hollywood International Film Festival is Coming
New Film Fest Hits Hollywood - February 02, 2015 - TerrellSandefur.com