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Award Winning Documentary Film on Mindfulness, "Room to Breathe," Now on iTunes
"Room to Breathe", the award winning documentary film about the efficacy of mindfulness in the classroom is now available on iTunes. - May 30, 2014 - Room to Breathe
River Faught’s Documentary “Flesh on Fire: Addicted to a Dream” to be Released by Indie Rights
River Faught, executive producer of the award-winning feature documentary “Flesh on Fire: Addicted to a Dream” signs with film distributor Indie Rights. - May 29, 2014 - Radical Humility Productions
One Lens Film Festival Announces Its Move to Hollywood
One Lens Film Festival returns for its 3rd year and moves its one night short film festival to The ARC Theater in Hollywood, CA on September 20, 2014. One Lens Film Festival accepts short films of all genres and aims to celebrate Purpose Driven Film and the artists that create them. - May 28, 2014 - One Lens Film Festival
U.S. Film Premiere of The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam Set for May 31st, 2014 at Dances With Films Festival in Hollywood, California
The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam: A desert traveler embarks on a mystical journey in pursuit of redemption. - May 27, 2014 - Vista Point Pictures - The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam
"Your Face Global Jam" - Animators World-Wide Pay Homage to Twice Oscar-Nominated Bill Plympton
Over 100 International animators will interpret three seconds of Bill Plympton's first Oscar-Nominated short "Your Face" set to the composition by Maureen McElheron, and an added original composition by an artist to be named. Nominations are open at YourFaceGlobalJam.com for animators to interpret, with any style or technique of animation they choose, a portion of the 1987 short that launched the career of the acknowledged "King of Indie Animation" Bill Plympton. - May 24, 2014 - Bella Fe Media
Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.
On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Blackburn Casts Horror Heavyweights
Vancouver production company 3B Entertainment announces casting for the action packed horror movie Blackburn is now complete. - May 22, 2014 - 3branes
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman releases his new single “Bonus” accompanied with eye catching visuals. The single is available today via itunes and his website www.naysaymusic.com. The single is the first off his forthcoming mixtape Good Bizness Vol.1, to be released this summer. In addition to the single and video Yac-Yan launches his new website www.yac-yandabiznessman.com giving fans the full audiovisual experience. - May 20, 2014 - naysay music
Chop Squad Film Screening
Austin Filmmaker/Actor Nick Royce Debuts "Chop Squad" Short Film Series to Jumpstart Full-Length Edgy Comedy/Action Feature; Party/Screening at Roppolo's on Sixth on 5/22; Also Open Call for Next Segment Extras & Local Film Community Networking Event - May 19, 2014 - Nick Royce Films
In Celebration of National Tourette’s Month Haydenfilms Institute Presents a Film Showcase by Local Award Winning Filmmaker Stephen Dijoseph
Haydenfilms Institute is proud to announce its fiscal sponsorship program through a film showcase on Wednesday, May 21 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. The showcase will feature Doylestown, Pa. filmmaker and musician, Stephen Dijoseph, and his multi-award winning short film A SynapTic Adventure: Tourettes and... - May 19, 2014 - Synaptic Productions
James Levine Casting Director Holds Nationwide Casting Call for Promotional Campaign
Casting director James Levine is pleased to announce that his company, Action Casting, has just completed a nationwide casting call for a promotional campaign for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Action Casting was looking for five knowledgeable and enthusiastic Spider-Man super fans to audition for a... - May 16, 2014 - James Levine Casting
Kickin' It in Theaters with The Martial Arts Kid and Heavy Hitters Against Bullying
Former Boxing Champ Ray Mercer, 11-time World Kickboxing Champ Don "The Dragon" Wilson, UFC Legend Dan Severn, Acting Legend and Martial Artists Cary Tagawa, Martin Kove and Action Star Michael Jai White who portrayed Mike Tyson in the HBO TV Movie "Tyson" are Kickin' It with The Martial Arts Kid, a Movie Created to Make an Impact in the Fight to Knockout Bullying. - May 15, 2014 - Kickin It
High Speed Low Drag Will Begin Filming "Race with the Devil" in Nashville, Tenn.
High speed horror thriller Race With The Devil, an offbeat, tongue-in-cheek adaptation of The Devil & Daniel Webster tale, will begin filming in Nashville, Tenn. Fueled with hot rods, hotties, pinups, weirdos and freaks, the movie will top it off with a drag racing scene between Danny and the... - May 15, 2014 - High Speed Low Drag
“ALTERGEIST” Launches "Demand My City” Contest for Horror Sci-Fi Film's Theatrical Premiere
Are You Afraid? That’s What They Like. - May 14, 2014 - HeckArt Studios
The Hilltop Barbershop to Release This Summer
The barbershop is the place to be, it's a place where you can come to relax, relate and release all of your troubles, thought and personal secrets. - May 14, 2014 - DHopp Apparel
Special Screening "In The Footsteps of Willie Sutton"
Guest Film Introduction by SYFY "Face Off" Finalist, Derek Garcia and Q & A Session with Filmmaker Rich Gold - May 14, 2014 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
Fat Chimp Studios Gives Aspiring Young Producers Their First Shot at Stardom
Team members become mentors for tomorrow’s production professionals. - May 14, 2014 - Fat Chimp Studios
RJ Mitte, Ray William Johnson and Paloma Kwiatkowski to Star in the Katz/Carbonetta Production of "Who’s Driving Doug"
Producers David Katz and Nicole Carbonetta of Katz Agency are thrilled to announce the cast of “Who’s Driving Doug.” - May 13, 2014 - Katz Agency
"Wishes" - Directed by Tyler Maddox Simms
“Wishes!” Where dreams come true “Wishes.” Ensemble Cast Includes NayNay Kirby,Lil Maxso, Sean Johnson Tyler Maddox Simms and the Very Funny Tiffany Haddish What is it about Genies that bring out the best in people. Well, on May 27th, 2014, director-writer-producer Tyler... - May 13, 2014 - maddox entertainment
New Production Studio to Provide Christian Film and Media in Charlotte, NC
New film and television production company, C3 Studios, to provide comprehensive production and post-production services to the Charlotte, NC region and overall media community, as well as the development and production of films and projects targeted toward a Christian market. - May 11, 2014 - C3 Studios
Lindsay Wagner's Inaugural Acting Retreat to Benefit Inland Empire Media Academy, July 13-19
Join Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner for a special week-long advanced acting retreat from July 13-19, 2014 in the welcoming setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. With four decades of experience in the industry, 40 TV movies, 5 mini-series, several television series, and feature films to her name, Lindsay brings an in-depth knowledge of working with the camera and offers individual guidance to develop greater spontaneity and deepen your acting skills. - May 11, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Ben Soto Writing Presents Truth or Dare, a Martial Arts Action Short
A stranger with lethal skills gets wrapped up with a female con artist struggling to save her younger brother from some very bad people in the martial arts action short Truth or Dare. - May 10, 2014 - Ben Soto Writing
Concert to Benefit “I Didn’t Do It” – Documentary Film on Elvis Impersonator Kevin Curtis, Innocent Victim of Ricin Arrest
Tribute Performer Returns to the Stage to Headline Benefit Funding the Documentary; “The Kevin Curtis: F.B.I.O.U. A Ricin Roll Concert” Takes the Stage on May 15 at the Lyric Oxford in Oxford, MS - May 09, 2014 - Velvet Ditch Productions
German Actress Ready for Pilot Season
Multi talented German actress, Denise Woelpern, all set up for pilot season 2015 with new agent and 4 feature films lined up. - May 09, 2014 - Denise Woelpern
Arrowstorm Entertainment Utilizes Crowdfunding for Mythica: a Kevin Sorbo Fantasy Series
Arrowstorm Entertainment (www.arrowstormentertainment.com) is currently in post-production on a fantasy series called Mythica. Arrowstorm has decided to utilize the popular crowd-sourcing website Kickstarter to complete their first film in the series. Kickstarter, which has grown tremendously in... - May 09, 2014 - Arrowstorm Entertainment
8th Annual Manhattan Film Festival Announces 2014 Lineup
Feature documentary “David & Me” and Feature Narrative “The Wisdom To Know The Difference” Highlight Opening Night. - May 08, 2014 - Manhattan Film Festival
Never Say I Can't - Human Rights Triumph
Have you ever been stared at, pointed at or laughed at in public? “Never Say I Can’t” – “The Manuel Salazar Story” is the tale of two seemingly broken people who come together through a horrendous work related accident to rebuild their lives and struggle to achieve the American Dream. - May 07, 2014 - a Martin McGuire film
Space Womb Documentary May 20 DVD Release
Space Womb Documentary - A 360 Sound and Vision Presentation - May 07, 2014 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
5 Pointz: An Historical Journey May 20 DVD Release
5 Pointz: An Historical Journey - A 360 Sound and Vision Presentation - May 07, 2014 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
108 Media Presents Tough Bond Trailer
With 60,000+ children on the streets of Nairobi, Tough Bond brings attention to the truths that shape their daily lives as they continue to face neglect from both their government and their communities. - May 03, 2014 - 108 Media Corp
BoredomBreak Launches Unique New Media Business Model 100% Social Media Based
Relying solely on social media, new media production company BoredomBreak plays with the idea of utilizing the significance of social media in the 21st century instead of operating a traditional website. - May 03, 2014 - BoredomBreak
Termites: An Animated Film
Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/termites/termites. A new animated film about termites that live in the floorboards of Anne Rice's house. - May 02, 2014 - Termites: An Animated Film
Tulsa Native Biker Fox in New Movie from Distributor of "Short Term 12"
The life and times of Frank P. DeLarzelere III filmed by director Jeremy Lamberton. - May 02, 2014 - Todd Lincoln
Miami Movie #EM3 Scorching the Rental Charts
A new movie made and set in Miami is achieving great success in the home entertainment market. - May 02, 2014 - Jorgea Hernando
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Collaborates with SC Global Media for International Sales
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB:WWMO) has entered into a formal arrangement with foreign sales company SC Global Media in Los Angeles to service all international ancillary sales windows for the feature film, Rusty Steel. Produced, written and directed by Ion Ionescu, this... - May 02, 2014 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Documentary on Czech Revolution Celebrates “The Power of the Powerless”
Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons narrates film about Czech and Slovak resistance to communism. - May 01, 2014 - Passion River Films
UH Partners with 14 Pews for Inaugural Food Film Festival
Houston Premiere of Award-Winning Documentary "Sweet Dreams" Features Talk Back with Directors. - April 30, 2014 - University of Houston
“What Princess Wants… Princess Gets!” Princess Film - World Premier - NYC "Producer's Club" 05.10.2014
Writer/Director Nat Derwin takes us on a funny and touching journey into our greatest fear… our relationship with our mothers. Be mesmerized by the work of Nat and actresses Reagan Frankhouser as Princess and Amanda Gabbard as Mother. With a score written by composer Bernadette Choy and brilliantly preformed by the Beijing Opera diva Hong Wah. Nat Derwin has once again created celluloid magic, as she did with Bradley – Best Foreign Film Winner at AFI Film Festival at East Hampton, NY 2013 - April 28, 2014 - NatDerwin-Film.com
Avenge Screens May 31 at IFS Film Festival
The award-winning Avenge will play at 8:00pm on May 31 at the 2014 Independent Filmmakers Showcase. - April 28, 2014 - Rebel Films
Dr. Robert Goldman of Chicago, World Chairman of International Medical Commission, Now Executive Producer of "The Martial Arts Kid"
Dr. Robert Goldman has earned many titles through the years. As of Tuesday, April 22, he has another one: Executive Producer of the highly anticipated film, “The Martial Arts Kid.” - April 27, 2014 - Dr. Robert Goldman
Women Who Run It Examines Life and Ladies Near the Lense
In the latest issue of Women Who Run It readers can learn why life is like an app game and learn Women Who Run It's favourite females in film. - April 26, 2014 - Women Who Run It
108 Media Presents Fanie Fourie's Lobola Trailer
What happens when an Afrikaans guy and a Zulu girl fall in love and have to navigate their way through the complicated process of lobola? It’s a recipe for disaster explored in Fanie Fourie's Lobola, a contemporary romantic comedy about love and tradition in a rapidly evolving society. - April 26, 2014 - 108 Media Corp
CALLAHEAD's Exclusive NY Portable Restroom Rentals Are Ideal for Memorial Day Festivities
From backyard barbecues to graduation parties to celebratory parades and concerts, CALLAHEAD offers a comfortable, sanitary, unique portable toilet for every event held in New York during the holiday weekend. - April 25, 2014 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets
Movie Superstar Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises, Inception) to Appear at National Screening Series
The next NYFCS National Screening Event on April 29th, 2014 will be a preview screening of “Locke”, starring Tom Hardy (Bronson, The Dark Knight Rises). The event will feature a live appearances by Tom Hardy and writer, director Steven Knight, Writer: Eastern Promises – (Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts), & Dirty Pretty Things – (Audrey Tautou, Chiwetel Ejiofor). The event will include an exclusive, live, interactive, HD Simulcast to 50 U.S. locations. - April 25, 2014 - NY Film Critics National Series®
Never Watch Movies Alone Again is "Date Night" Kickstarter Project Goal
FLM.TV’s "Date Night" is a new way to watch movies through global video chat with anyone, anywhere as ComScore reports over 182.4 million Americans watch online videos - April 25, 2014 - Bernard Group Communications
Mariasia Movie is Launching Its Fundraising Campaign on Indiegogo.com
Writer/Director Thien Marshall Thach is launching Indiegogo campaign to fund Mariasia Movie. - April 25, 2014 - mariasia
Bacon Crazed AlphaDogs Spotted at Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
For a project like State Of Bacon, color plays such a huge role in smoothing out the textures, and helps to tell the story. - April 24, 2014 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Gavin Media NU World's Race Across America
Gavin Media NU World is reviving Race Across America as a series of podcasts available via Youtube and broadcasts available via Ustream TV, Explores the myriad ways that we continue to do "race" in America. - April 24, 2014 - Gavin Media NU World
Chia Chen Plays Lead Role in OMG Presented by Creative Productions
A silly, nerdy girl going on a date. Will she have a wonderful night, or will her notorious clumsiness get in her way? Chia Chen brilliantly captured the essence of the role, and the film is in process of entering major festivals. - April 23, 2014 - Creative Productions