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A Legacy Forgotten: Blue & Gold Pride, Film About Georgia’s Powerful Black History
A Legacy Forgotten is a film about the African-American High School that broke through the wall of segregation to win the first integrated State basketball championship in Georgia. - February 05, 2014 - We Came To Conquer Entertainment, LLC
Circus Road Films Hails Down Midnite Cabby for a Hopeful Ride to Success
The strategic advisory film company, Circus Road Films, inks deal with Production Company, One Take Films to represent its latest comedy, "Midnite Cabby." - February 04, 2014 - One Take Films
Wildcat: The Movie "Hard Work, No Excuses" -a New Documentary Being Promoted by CLF Publicity and Promotions
A Story of Struggle and Triumph - February 01, 2014 - CLF Publicity and Promotions
Calling New York Area Youth Filmophiles!
KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Search continues throughout the tri-state area throughout the month of February. This local competition is open to all children, ages 7 to 15 living in the greater New York area. Auditions will be held at the Microsoft Store in White Plains at 124 Westchester Ave. on... - January 31, 2014 - KIDS FIRST!
Boosters - an Action Packed Film for Car Lovers Just Launched
This film by Andres Salazar just launched. - January 30, 2014 - Boosters
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Minnesota Chapter Celebrates World Cancer Day with Showing of Feature Film About Boy with Leukemia
In recognition of World Cancer Day, the Minnesota Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will present a screening of the film Ways To Live Forever about a boy diagnosed with leukemia. The event will take place Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak... - January 27, 2014 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Dawna Lee Heising Promotes SortFLIX.com as Miss SortFLIX International 2013-2014
Steve Mehraban is the Founder and Developer of the Online Movie Discovery Engine SortFLIX at www.SortFLIX.com. - January 26, 2014 - Eye on Entertainment
TheaterVOD, L.L.C. Announces Distribution of Indie Films
Innovative Platform Revolutionizing the Movie Industry Set for Launch - January 25, 2014 - TheaterVOD, L.L.C.
New Directors in UK and Australia Join Independent Authors Association
Two new directors based in the UK and Australia join the Association of Independent Authors expanding the company’s directorship across five continents. - January 24, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
Editors' Lounge Kicks Off 2014 with Demonstrations from Avid, Filmlight, and Pond5
A trusted source for the latest in new technology for the post-production professional, the Editors’ Lounge gives the opportunity to learn new skills hands-on while networking with other industry peers. - January 22, 2014 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Sometimes Life Kicks You Right in the Chakras – "Life’s An Itch"
Twenty million Americans practice yoga. But who ever heard of a romantic yoga comedy? Writer-Director Kevin A. Kent’s movie, “Life’s An Itch,” stars Ali Cobrin (American reunion) with Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13) and Lin Shaye (There’s Something About Mary) featuring newcomer Rossi Morreale. This comedic movie released today from Monarch Distribution on most popular VOD and DVD outlets by Monarch Home Entertainment. - January 21, 2014 - Kevin A. Kent Productions
Women's Empowerment Through the Arts Documented by Award-Winning Filmmaker Sophia Kruz
Sophia Kruz Productions has until March 10, 2014 to raise $30,000 through the crowd-funding site IndieGoGo to support development of an original documentary entitled Creating4Change. The film will profile women from India, Brazil, Senegal, and Detroit, MI who are using music, dance, graffiti art,... - January 21, 2014 - Sophia Kruz Productions
"The Karate Kid" Director Documentary Produced by AJ16 Entertainment and Circa Film
A Kickstarter campaign for a documentary about the Oscar-winning director of "The Karate Kid" (1984) has launched. Campaign ends Feb. 14, 2014. - January 20, 2014 - AJ16 Entertainment
"Rocky" Director Documentary Produced by AJ16 Entertainment and Circa Film
A Kickstarter campaign for a documentary about the Oscar-winning director of "Rocky" (1976) has launched. Campaign ends Feb. 14, 2014. - January 20, 2014 - AJ16 Entertainment
Cranium Candy Starts Production on "Deposition Witness"
Cranium Candy (based out of Los Angeles, Wichita and Las Vegas), behind the production of a new project involving Deposition Witnesses. - January 19, 2014 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
Film Fundraiser Aims to Make Female New Jersey Skaters Shine
Short film on New Jersey skaters hopes to spotlight the talent of female skaters in the area. - January 19, 2014 - SC Productions
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Documentary Kickstarter Campaign
Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming documentary about the Oscar-winning director of "Rocky" (1976) and "The Karate Kid" (1984) has launched. Campaign ends Feb. 14, 2014. - January 18, 2014 - AJ16 Entertainment
Hollywood and Back: How Author E. Van Lowe Reinvented Himself in Hollywood
Sitcom producer and writer E. Van Lowe, who had major hits with "The Cosby Show" and "Charles in Charge" among others, found as he hit middle-age that the phone rang less for jobs. He began writing paranormal romance novels, which, in turn, is bringing him back to Hollywood. - January 16, 2014 - White Whisker Books
Group Six Films Options Film Rights for Sci-Fi Thriller Novel "Solstice"
Group Six Films and science fiction author, Ulises Silva, are pleased to announce that Group Six Films has optioned the film rights to Silva's sci-fi thriller novel, Solstice. In this gripping debut novel, we encounter a world where Scribes have the power to turn anything they write into reality,... - January 16, 2014 - Group Six Films
Wibbell Film Productions to Sell Off the Coffin Used in Their Feature Film The Vampires of Bloody Island
Coffin for sale. One previous owner. - January 16, 2014 - Wibbell Productions Ltd
New Horror Brand Launches — Where Classic Rock Meets Zombies
David Bowie is a rock icon. But what if his 1970s image was totally zombified? What would that emasculated vision look like? Visionary Cinema has the answer. Classic Rock Zombies is the indispensible new horror brand launching January 13, 2014. The innovative approach to two pop cultural mainstays merges legendary rock heroes with the wildly successful wave of zombie projects in contemporary film and television. - January 13, 2014 - Visionary Cinema
Zee Cine Awards 2014 Chooses Lux Cozi as Its Title Sponsor
Lux Cozi has been chosen as the title sponsor of the 14th edition of Zee Cine Awards. The declaration came during a press conference held at Mumbai’s J W Marriott attended by Mr. Ashok Kumar Todi, Ms. Priyanka Todi, Mr. Shah Rukh Khan and Mr. Punit Goenka. The event will take place in Mumbai on February 8, 2014 and Shah Rukh Khan will give a special performance during the awards. - January 13, 2014 - Lux Industries Limited
MOnsterworks66 and Apple-Bomb Productions Team Up to Produce Peirce Stern's "The Note"
Hollywood has a newly optioned screenwriter, and his name is Peirce Stern. - January 12, 2014 - MOnsterworks66
"Classic Alice" Prepares to Tell Its Story
Produced by Kate Hackett Prod and AntiKaiser, webseries will explore a student's journey to live life according to classic literature. - January 10, 2014 - Kate Hackett Productions
Producer Announces Ambitious Development Slate
Veteran TV producer, Walt Gavin is off to the races once again as a New Year dawns. 2013 was the thirtieth anniversary of the groundbreaking nationally syndicated TV offering that bared his name. The Gavin & Lott Show that he co-produced with Bob Lott took the country by storm presenting Black... - January 08, 2014 - Gavin Media NU World
FLM.TV Launches New Social TV "Changing Entertainment Forever"
FLM.TV launches new Social TV experience at Startup Debut Media Showcase event in Las Vegas for media and investors during CES 2014. - January 04, 2014 - Bernard Group Communications
"The Foxy Merkins" Are Hooking Their Way to the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Via Kickstarter Launch
The female prostitute buddy comedy, "The Foxy Merkins" launches a Kickstarter campaign to kick off their upcoming screenings in the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Their goal is to raise $12,000 in finishing funds in order to continue the journey on the 2014 festival circuit and into distribution. - January 03, 2014 - Wisconsin LLC
Stand with Wolves Featuring 2014 Governor Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas
The Native people consider wolves sacred the same way others consider the Bible sacred. Tax payers are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to kill these animals. By saving the animals, tourism will grow and impact our economy. Tourism expenditures will increase while thousands of jobs will be generated. - January 02, 2014 - Elite TV News
(614) Days of Summer– Encore Screening at Gateway Film Center 1/14/14
Due to a near sell out of the 100 seat premiere for (614) Days of Summer, Gateway Film Center is offering an encore screening on January 14, 2014 at 7pm. - January 02, 2014 - Pulse Radio
Reiki Healing Techniques DVD by Aesthetic VideoSource is Awarded a Bronze Telly Statuette in the the 34th Annual Telly Awards for Its Quality in Video Production
Aesthetic VideoSource received a Bronze Telly Award for Reiki Healing Techniques in the 34th annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video. In this Reiki DVD and online training video, Laiya Moniak, renowned Usui Reiki master and teacher demonstrates self-healing and meditation, a complete client session to re-balance mind and body, an attunement and long-distance healing. Anyone can now easily learn Reiki from this award-winning Reiki DVD. - December 30, 2013 - Aesthetic VideoSource
On Site Energy Provides High-Wattage Heaters for NYC Movie Premiere Event
On Site Energy once again demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the film and special events industry by supplying powerful heating equipment to keep important guests warm and comfortable during a recent high-profile movie premiere event in New York City. - December 30, 2013 - On Site Energy
Sonam Dhage: on Playing One of the Leads in Star-Studded Feature
Not too young, but maybe the reason why she’s so ambitious, Sonam is no stranger to success. From her days as a dance choreographer, print campaigns, college plays, commercials and TV spots, she’s come a long, encouraging way. To add to her flourishing career, actress and writer Sonam... - December 26, 2013 - Sonam Dhage
"HOPE" One Man, One Show
Jerry Ford's one man stage play "HOPE" returns to Detroit, MI after being invited to the world famous Lincoln Center and a very successful three week run at The Producer's Club in New York City. - December 23, 2013 - Fueled By Life Media Group LLC
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2013 Winter Film Awards 48-Hour Film Challenge
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Challenge. What would you do if you were randomly assigned a film genre, a tagline from Ghostbusters and a Grayline NY Sightseeing Bus? Could you make an awesome short film in just 48 hours? - December 20, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Kruz Media Productions Announces Faith-Based Feature Film, “Home Field”
Project to be Funded Through Kickstarter, Filmed in Greater Atlanta Metro Area - December 18, 2013 - Kruz Media Productions
Cranium Candy Entertainment Producing a Series of Short Films Titled "The Perfect Patient"
The Project "The Perfect Patient" is aiming for a December 2013 release; which will feature Danilo Mancinelli as "Mario," Norma Wood as "Susan," Ernest Curcio as "Tim," Sarah Falk as "Lynette," and Alita Olson as "Theresa." - December 14, 2013 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
MNS1974 Creates Some Slow Motion Christmas Chaos with Holiday Staples and a High-Speed Phantom Flex Camera
Michael and Heather Sutton of MNS1974 create some slow-mo Christmas chaos with some holiday staples and a Phantom Flex camera to counter the holiday hustle and bustle. - December 13, 2013 - MNS1974
Heroes of the North Season 2 Begins Shooting
Movie Seals Digital Inc. is proud to announce that it has begun production on the second Season of its award-winning transmedia web series, Heroes of the North. The second Season will be comprised of a main story arc of 10 episodes running between 10-20 minutes in length and five shorter episodes... - December 13, 2013 - Movie Seals Digital Inc.
DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
The DocMiami International Film Festival will kick off a documentary film series, “DocNights at Willow,” in the spring at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased at the Willow Theater Box Office and online. - December 13, 2013 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
Michael Shermer Joins Tarot Project
World renowned skeptic Michael Shermer joins the cast of Tarot: A Documentary Love Story, produced by Backbone Trail Arts. - December 12, 2013 - Backbone Trail Arts
King of Indie Animation Bill Plympton Teams with Jim Lujan for New Feature Film
Oscar nominated independent animator Bill Plympton ("Your Face", "Simpsons", "Idiots and Angels", "Cheatin") teams with underground animated filmmaker Jim Lujan ("Sanjourno Must Die", "Freakdaddy", “Spike and Mike”) for the... - December 12, 2013 - Jim Lujan Productions
Actors Depot Signs an Exclusive Casting Agreement with 360 Sound and Vision to Cast Five Feature Films
Actors Depot first opened its doors in January of 2011 in Tribeca, NY. Actors Depot mission was to provide affordable, high quality services to the acting and entertainment community. Actors Depot provides headshot photography, videography, acting reels, voice over reels, websites, and casting... - December 12, 2013 - Actors Depot
Visit Oxford Presents the Oxford Film Festival Lineup for 2014
Oxford Film Festival releases the 2014 lineup of films for the festival to be held February 6-9, 2014. - December 11, 2013 - Oxford Film Fest
100 Super Nannies Spread Spoonful of Sugar in Las Vegas on Strip at Screening of "Saving Mr Banks" with Actress Victoria Summer Who Plays Julie Andrews in Movie
100 Top Nannies gather in Las Vegas to view Walt Disney's "Saving Mr Banks" - the making of Mary Poppins with Actress who plays the iconic role of Julie Andrews - British talent Victoria Summer. - December 10, 2013 - Nannies & Housekeepers USA
Punch TV Sends Condolences to the Family, Friends, and Fans of Paul Walker – Star of Fast & Furious
Punch TV is greatly saddened and taken aback by the sudden death of phenomenal and talented actor Paul Walker, and would like to offer their condolences. - December 08, 2013 - Punch TV Studios
Punch TV Announces Its New Cancer Survivor Movie Starring Veteran Actor Lorraine Toussaint, as Well as the Establishment of Their Crowdfunding Campaign
Punch TV is ecstatic to announce the creation of a docudrama entailing the heroic story of a Cancer Survivor’s Journey, and her insatiable will to survive. They have also established a Crowdfunding Campaign to assist with the creation and production of this phenomenal film. - December 08, 2013 - Punch TV Studios
Brain Tumor Surviving iPhone App Developer Needs Support for a Kickstarter.com Project
Brain Tumor survivor making a documentary about overcoming cancer and makng a iPhone app. - December 07, 2013 - DesmondsDrums.com
Artlightenment 2013 Art and Film Festival Awards Announced
Artlightenment 2013, the art show and film festival which showcased over 70 visual artists, painters, sculptors and filmmakers officially hit its stride this year as the five-year-old festival enjoyed record attendance. - December 07, 2013 - Artlightenment
Kultur Releases Vol. 2 of Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts on DVD
Kultur Films has released Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic Volume 2 November 19, 2013. Digitally-Remastered 9-DVD Set Includes 27 Landmark Concerts Kultur International Films released Volume 2 of the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s... - December 04, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Marc Pilvinsky Joins Craig Miller Productions
Marc Pilvinsky, well known film editor previously working for Sam Hurwitz Productions in L.A. joins Craig Miller Productions in Atlanta as Senior Editor. - December 04, 2013 - Craig Miller Productions