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The Future of Independent Trek: Star Trek: Axanar Raises More Than $650,000 Through Kickstarter
Actor and activist George Takei helps raise over $200,000 in the final 24 hours, helping brand this project as a film fans want to see. - August 28, 2014 - Axanar Productions
Writer Frank D'Ambra Signs with Star Biz Entertainment, Inc.
Writer and producer, Frank D'Ambra signs with Star Biz Entertainment for representation on multiple upcoming projects. - August 28, 2014 - Star Biz Entertainment, Inc.
IFP Films Strikes TV Development Deal with Gloversville’s Parkhurst Field Foundation
Parkhurst Field is one of the oldest continuous baseball grounds used in the Little League System and in the USA and the layers of storylines here had to be told by the baseball fanatics at IFP Films. - August 25, 2014 - In Focus Brands
Billy Gorilly Musicartoonio for Early Learners
Release of the first in a series of miniature movies for early learners that combines the catchiness of a music video with the silliness of a kid's cartoon. - August 22, 2014 - Flying Kitten Music
Marieanna Dvorak and Bayou Moon Entertainment’s Political Thriller "Rise of Dawn" Announces Official Passports to Investment
MarieAnna Dvorak’s long awaited political thriller “Rise of Dawn” announcing partnership with Bayou Moon Entertainment; ROD accepting accredited investment interest in conjunction with the 46th anniversary of the Russian invasion of Prague. - August 21, 2014 - Bayou Moon Entertainment
Pre-Emmy Party Aug 20! Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere of Bill Zucker (of Kelsey Grammer Bill Zucker Comedy Hour) on Beverly Hills Pawn
Pre-Emmy Red Carpet starts at 7:30 PM Sharp at Saddle Ranch 8371 Sunset Blvd with Bill Zucker, the Cast of Beverly Hill Pawn and many other celebrities will be there as well. Bill Zucker recently had Jenny McCarthy play his girlfriend in a music video; has starred with Kelsey Grammer, Gene Simmons, Sharon Stone and many more. - August 19, 2014 - Bill Zucker Productions
Blatant Studios Documentary About Lost Sternwheeler Finds Success on Kickstarter
Director Jesse Davidge has completed a successful kickstarter to raise money for his documentary about Doug Davidge's discovery of a sternwheeler from the Yukon Gold Rush Days. - August 18, 2014 - Blatant Studios
"The Promiscuous Puppeteer," by Author Walter B. Biondi Goes International
"The Promiscuous Puppeteer," by bestselling author Walter B. Biondi was fully released by Tate Publishing, LLC, on August the 12th for national and international distribution to all traditional book markets. - August 15, 2014 - Walter B. Biondi
Local Writer Seeks to Expose the Problems with Capital Punishment
With the number of botched executions mounting, local screenwriter and Indian filmmaker combine their skills to shine light on inhumane treatment with this international collaboration. - August 15, 2014 - CSO Publishing
Evil Breakfast Dead Club Catches a Fox
Arizona based production company Infinite Spectrum Productions announced today that Eric Fox, of Syfy Channel Face Off season 4 fame joined the creative team of Evil Breakfast Dead Club as the Special Make Up Effects Supervisor. "When I read the script, I knew it was going to be some good old... - August 13, 2014 - Infinite Spectrum Productions
Program Announced for the 2014 Independent Film Quarterly (IFQ) Film and Webisode Festival
Independent Film Quarterly (IFQ) Film and Webisode Festival rolls out the red carpet, August 14th-16th, 2014. - August 11, 2014 - Independent Film Quarterly
Australian Actress, Aurea Morrisey, Holds Hollywood Hostage
Australian born actress Aurea Morrisey has just completed shooting indie feature film "So You Want To Be A Gangster?" in Los Angeles. - August 09, 2014 - Aurea Morrisey PR
Out of the Box Delivers "Pairings" to Your Door
"Pairings" joins forces with Out of the Box Collective and The Bruery to bring you the flavors from its award winning series to your home. - August 08, 2014 - Pairings
High Speed Low Drag's High Speed Thriller "Race with the Devil" Has Completed Filming
Race With The Devil's first poster art and trailer released. - August 08, 2014 - High Speed Low Drag
KeJo Productions, Nuartifact & Bridgeway Christian Church Partner to Bring You Faith Based Dramedy "In God We Trust"
KeJo Productions LLC, NuArtifact and Bridgeway Christian Church have partnered together to produce writer/director Kevin Haskin's second faith-based feature comedy/drama "In God We Trust." The story is about the lengths a mother will go to win back her son's affection. On July 27th, the... - August 06, 2014 - KeJo Productions
Under the Wire Productions Announces Release of The Courier
Under The Wire Productions, in association with Pod Intermedia, are proud to announce the release of The Courier, a sci fi short film starring Reno Wilson and Catharine Pilafas and directed by Courtney Jones. The Courier is now available on-line at thecouriermovie.net. The Courier is the story of... - August 06, 2014 - Under the Wire Productions
Midnight Dawn Vows to Bring Realistic Portrayal of Espionage
MTD Studios has entered principal photography on the new spy thriller, Midnight Dawn. The film will be executive produced by Gabriel Cash and directed by Michael Thomas Dunn. The film stars Michael Opal, Cyndi Crotts and Kibwe Dorsey. - August 05, 2014 - MTD Entertainment Corporation
FitFIT Takes on Online Fitness the Home Fitness DVD Market Head-on with Disruptive Business Model, Live Streaming, and Social Network Integration
FitFIT today announced it will be launching a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds to launch by end of year. - August 04, 2014 - FitFIT
A First in Philippine Action Cinema
A Filipino-American movie maker in Hollywood goes back to the Philippines to start a project that will help bring back the action genre to already struggling movie industry. - August 02, 2014 - Elite Virtual Forces
The Awesome Fest Presents: Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival
The Awesome Fest Presents: Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival, set for Thursday, August 21–Sunday, August 24, alongside Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in Rosemont, Ill. It will feature the best in independent horror cinema with a full slate of film premieres, panels, special guests, movie marathons, and of course, Bruce Campbell. - August 02, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ
Cupsogue Pictures to Produce "The Miracle"
Cupsogue Pictures are pleased to announce that it will be producing Sammy Mendel’s upcoming picture "The Miracle." Cupsogue’s CEO Gene Fallaize will serve as executive producer on the project, which follows the story of a grieving Jewish scribe who has his life changed by an... - July 31, 2014 - Cupsogue Pictures
Novus Content Distributes "Freeway: Crack in the System"
Novus Content film distribution releases “Freeway: Crack in the System” on October 17, 2014, a documentary film directed by award winning filmmaker Marc Levin of Blowback Productions. “Freeway: Crack in the System,” for which the upcoming feature film “Kill the Messenger” (October 10, 2014 release) starring Jeremy Renner, Ray Liota and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is based on, documents the fascinating life of one of the most well-known drug lords in America. - July 31, 2014 - Novus Content
It's a Fashion Fling at the Ava Gardner Festival, Oct 3-5
The Ava Gardner Festival is planned for October 3-5, 2014 in historic downtown Smithfield, NC with the new "Ava's Closet" exhibit, a "Fashion Fling" opening night reception with Sinatra-style music by the Carolina Crooner, food and beverages, free movies, heritage tours and more. On Saturday, Oct. 4th the festival is collaborating with the Clayton Piano Festival which is featuring Ava in "Show Boat" and her love for flamenco music. - July 30, 2014 - Johnston County Visitors Bureau
David S. Hogan Cast in The Rectory
Actor David S. Hogan has been cast to play the co-starring role of Mark Kerr-Pearce in the feature film The Rectory. - July 30, 2014 - The Rectory Feature Film
AlphaDogs Dishes Up Final Audio for Last Supper
The best cinematography and visual finish can be ruined by inadequate audio post-production, an outcome that separates the amateur from the professional filmmaker. - July 30, 2014 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Special Boston area Film Screening of Ways to Live Forever to Benefit Supporting Cancer Organizations
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB:WWMO) will be presenting a special Boston-area screening of the award-winning film Ways to Live Forever. Based on British author Sally Nicholls’ best-selling novel, the surprisingly uplifting story centers on Sam, a spunky 12-year-old... - July 29, 2014 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Launch of a New Film and Software Production Company Frozen Panda Productions Fills the Void Between Film and Technology
Frozen Panda Productions LLC, has announced that through the award winning talented hands of Mischa Auzins, they will embark in creating a new concept of film productions, online interactivity and distribution. - July 26, 2014 - Frozen Panda Productions LLC
"Underwater Dreams" and Voto Latino Team Up to Promote the VL Innovators Challenge in Collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, MSNBC and AMC Theaters
The Competition Re-Grants up to $500,000 for Community Tech Projects. - July 24, 2014 - Voto Latino
Indie Film by LA Female Director Embarks on Global Film Festival Tour from Its Debut at Cannes, LA, Madrid to New Hope, PA
Indie Film, The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam continues its journey to New Hope Film Festival, Friday July 25, 2014. - July 24, 2014 - Vista Point Pictures - The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam
The Glasses 2 Movie Stills Released
360 Sound and Vision Releases Movie Stills from The Glasses 2 - July 24, 2014 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
Filmmakers Sara Landas & Holli Rae Launch a Kickstarter Campaign to Finish Their Transformative Documentary to Empower Womankind
The Goddess Project must raise $50,00 by August 22,2014 to finish the film. - July 24, 2014 - The Goddess Project
Summer Fever Hits Red Carpet
Native recording artist / model "Lady X" makes stylish appearance at sports and entertainment event. - July 23, 2014 - Lady Xplicit
AlphaDogs Digital Service Station® Provides Alternative Solution for Delivering Content
Getting the correct tools in place to cover the plethora of delivery specs that now exist in today’s marketplace while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the allotted budgets can frustrate even the most seasoned professional. - July 23, 2014 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
The Glasses 2 DVD Release on July 22, 2014
360 Sound and Vision’s, The Glasses 2, will be released on July 22, 2014 on DVD. - July 16, 2014 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
Blatant Studios Director, Jesse Davidge, Launches Kickstarter About His Uncle's Discovery of 100-Year-Old Sternwheeler, the AJ Goddard
Jesse Davidge is making a documentary about his uncle, Doug Davidge, and his discovery of the AJ Goddard, a sternwheeler that was lost for over 100 years. The wreckage was discovered at Lake Laberge, Yukon back in 2008 and recently became a Yukon Historic site. Using the crowd funding site, Kickstarter, Doug and Jesse will be raising funds throughout July and August. - July 12, 2014 - Blatant Studios
Dinner with Lloyd Released on DVD
A documentary about the legendary director Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films. - July 11, 2014 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
AlphaDogs Movie Night Interrupted by Mysterious Stranger
Finding a trusted partner who can work with you from concept to finish and has a genuine interest in making sure your project looks and sounds its absolute best is key to getting your work noticed. - July 10, 2014 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Get Discovered! East Coast X Film & TV Festival to Debut This August in Virginia Beach, Va.
This four-day event combines seminars and workshops by award-winning industry veterans, live auditions, opportunities to pitch venture capitalists and independent movie screenings. It provides a networking platform for anyone who wants to be discovered – filmmakers looking for distribution, producers looking for financing, actors looking to connect with casting directors and anyone who is a fan of film and television. - July 07, 2014 - East Coast X Film & TV Festival
Documentary About the AJ Goddard Sternwheeler Discovery Launches Kickstarter by Blatant Studios
Kickstarter Fundraiser Launch for the Discovery of Lost Ship. Two young Vancouver filmmakers ready to tell a story of lost Gold Rush era sternwheeler and the adventurers who found her. Amateur archaeologist Doug Davidge spent 19 years and a small personal fortune searching for the sunken... - July 07, 2014 - Blatant Studios
Gerson Therapy Documentary Reveals Unexpected Secrets for Combating Chronic Illness
Documentary “Heal Yourself, Heal the World” to be released 7/8. - July 04, 2014 - Passion River Films
Tragicom Studios Movie Explores Link Between the Technology Industry and the Rise in Autism with Futuristic Eugenics Thriller, "Mindblinders"
Austin/NYC based Tragicom Studios new movie is set in a world where autism is the new normal and is cultivated by a global technocracy. Begs the question whether current autism epidemic tracks exactly the trajectory of the high technology industry. Women seeking a mate might find this futuristic thriller both entertaining and informative. - June 30, 2014 - Tragicom Studios
Will Medicinal Psychedelics Send “Neurons to Nirvana”?
New documentary explores the possibilities of psychedelic psychotherapy. On DVD 7/1/14. - June 30, 2014 - Passion River Films
INDIECAN10k Female Seeking Success
Winner of the Indiecan10k challenge in BC needs support to make her female-led film about music and love in a technology-driven era. - June 25, 2014 - Female Seeking Male
Eli DeGeer to Star in Eric Stanze's Road Trip Odyssey "Stoplight"
Filmmaker and actress Eli DeGeer will play the lead role in the upcoming feature film "Stoplight" directed by Eric Stanze. - June 25, 2014 - Wicked Pixel Cinema
ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Kelsey Scott for Her Contribution in Film & TV Industry
ARIDO Jewelry will present Kelsey Scott with the GEM Award for her role in the Oscar winning film 12 Years A Slave, during a private dinner party in New York City, July 2, 2014. - June 23, 2014 - ARIDO Jewelry
Leading Man Jonathan Stoddard Celebrates Launch of New Website
Jonathan Stoddard today announces the online presentation of his website, designed by the acclaimed creative teams at Kissed Creative and Your Acting Website. - June 23, 2014 - Kissed Creative
Blackburn Wraps
Shooting for Blackburn, an action-packed horror movie from 3B Entertainment and director Lauro Chartrand (Born to Raise Hell) has completed. - June 20, 2014 - 3branes
Machete Media Productions Next Project, a Documentary "Nyack Needs A Skatepark" Announced
While producing “Nyack Needs A Skatepark” documentary, Machete Media Productions will intermittently release short videos promoting local skateboarders. - June 19, 2014 - Machete Media Productions
Hot Demos From Boris FX, Axle Video, SmartSound and Fitness In Post at the June Editors' Lounge
From streamlined media management, to powerful visual effects, to integrated sound library plugins, to health tips for editors, this month’s lounge will be brimming with valuable knowledge for production and post-production professionals - June 18, 2014 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Movie Stars and Former Sweethearts Maggie Wagner and Daniel Baldwin Head to New York City for the World Premiere of "The Wisdom to Know the Difference"
Former sweethearts and now co stars..actors Maggie Wagner and Daniel Baldwin along with his brother Billy and Lou Diamond Phillips are in "the Wisdom to KNow the Difference" opening at the Manhattan Film festival on June 20. - June 13, 2014 - Magwag Productions