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By Helping "BuGtOpIa", (Crowdfunding Campaign), the 3D Animated Feature Film You Will be Indirectly Creating Careers on a National Level

CAB International Entertainment - Touted as more than just an entertainment company are looking to do their part and create hundreds, if not thousands of jobs with a livable wage throughout the United States, while also giving a percentage of their proceeds to green creative, engineering and art programs across the country. - September 04, 2014 - CAB International Entertainment

Admissions Now on Sale for First Seven Wizard World Comic Cons in 2015

VIP, 3-day and single day admissions are now available for the first seven events of the 2015 Wizard World schedule of pop culture events. Admissions for the following events are now on sale: New Orleans (Jan. 9-11); Portland, Ore. (Jan. 23-25); Madison, Wis. (Feb. 6-8), Indianapolis (Feb. 13-15); Cleveland (Feb. 20-22); Chicago (Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest, March 6-8); and Raleigh, N.C. (March 13-15). - September 04, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ

4th Annual Seattle Shorts Film Festival Brings Noteworthy Films and Filmmakers to Seattle

The 4th annual Seattle Shorts Film Festival will bring another round of outstanding short films and filmmakers to Seattle this November. Three screenings on November 15th at the SIFF Film Center will showcase the best new work of local, US, and international filmmakers. 13 of the 17 films shown... - August 31, 2014 - Seattle Shorts Film Festival

Petri Entertainment's Movie Find Me Can be Found Sept. 2nd on Demand

The paranormal thriller from director Andy Palmer will be released in the U.S. and Canada Tuesday by Gravitas Ventures. - August 29, 2014 - Petri Entertainment

Take2 Publishing Launches First DigiDialogue with Alex Sheremet’s “Woody Allen: Reel to Real”

Introducing the first DigiDialogue from Take2 Publishing, Alex Sheremet's Woody Allen: Reel To Real, one of the most comprehensive examinations of the complete cinema works of Woody Allen and the critical ecosystem that surrounds it. - August 29, 2014 - Digiaction LLC

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