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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
(614) Days of Summer – Premieres at Gateway Film Center 12/15/13
(614) Days of Summer is a film about Columbus Hip-Hop through 2 concerts: SummerJam 614 and the Polar Showcase. The premiere will be held on December 15, 2013 presented by Pulse Radio Films, Living Lavish Productions, and a Constant Forge. Featured artists include The 3rd, JRawls, ArmondWakeUp, Ceezar, Cocky Club, Luxury League, Fabrashay, Ella Star and more. - December 02, 2013 - Pulse Radio
Taj Pabla – Giving Back to the Community This Holiday Season
Model and Actor Taj Pabla says instead of receiving gifts this holiday season he will be giving back to the community and those in need. - December 01, 2013 - Taj Pabla
Brain Zoo’s Award Winning Animated Short Film, Pepe & Lucas is Now Available as an Enhanced iBook, Offering an Engaging Way to Watch Video and Read Along with Children
LA-based Brain Zoo Studios has turned its acclaimed 3D animation short film Pepe & Lucas into an enhanced iBook for iPad to help give parents and children a deeper experience with the property. Created by Brain Zoo founder Mo Davoudian, Pepe & Lucas is a comedic and romantic tale of a hard luck clown named Pepe and Lucas the mime who battle it out in zany street performances. However, Pepe falls in love with Lucas and they learn that they accomplish more together than each on their own. - November 29, 2013 - Brain Zoo Studios
360 Sound and Vision Announces New Film Projects
New Films for 2014 and 2015 - November 29, 2013 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
Eye of the Tiger: Fashion Affair Magazine by New York Commercial Fashion Photographer Steven Paul
New York Commercial Fashion Photographer Steven Paul, his photographs are bold, sensual and evocative – playing with dramatic lighting and cinematic narratives creating provocatively stunning images. Steven Paul captures deep emotion, dark desires and hidden secrets – infusing even the most seemingly banal scene with drama and passion. Paul melds avant garde fashion with thought-provoking imagery for a fresh take on fashion photography. - November 25, 2013 - Steven Paul Photography
New Zombie Series in Production
Griffin Studios LA and MOnsterworks66 Team Up to Present Our Zombie Mother. - November 25, 2013 - MOnsterworks66
Rainer Maria Rilke: Letters to a Young Poet Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Rainer Maria Rilke: Letters to a Young Poet available December 17th. Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) was one of the twentieth-century’s finest and most influential poets. This program interweaves extracts from his letters and readings from his... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Production Has Begun for Touching the Lives of Americans, a Documentary Film
Townsend Films is Producing a heartfelt Documentary film about 2 non profits teaming up to provide service dogs to special needs children and wounded veterans for a theatrical release 2014. - November 23, 2013 - Townsend Films
Casting Hub's Gabriela Cintron to be Featured in Indie Film "Quest For Serendipity"
Gabriela will be playing Nuensie Suku, in a modern tale of achieving the ultimate American Dream, in the feature film "Quest For Serendipity." - November 23, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Yvonne Kenny: Viva La Diva! Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Yvonne Kenny: Viva La Diva!, available December 17th. Australian soprano Yvonne Kenny has an international reputation. But the life of a diva is not what most people imagine or would envy. This documentary gives an intimate insight into the life of... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Peter Allwood – National Youth Music Theatre Production of Pendragon Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of The Peter Allwood – National Youth Music Theatre Production of Pendragon available December 17. Go behind-the-scenes with your favorite Arthurian characters King Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Morgan Le Fay and the Knights of the Round Table -... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Felicity Lott & Thomas Allen in Recital at Wigmore Hall Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Felicity Lott & Thomas Allen In Recital available December 17th. Two of opera’s greatest British stars, Dame Felicity Lott and Sir Thomas Allen, sing songs and duets by Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Bizet, Duparc, Saint-Saens and Faure from... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Makropulos Case Available on Blu-Ray December 17
Kultur is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of The Makropulos Case on Blu-ray available December 17th. The Makropulos Case focuses on the issue of longevity - the pros and cons of living for 337 years, as happens to the mysterious Emilia Marty, the sexually irresistible prima donna who's seen... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Dante: The First Renaissance Man Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Dante: The First Renaissance Man, available December17th. This informative film by Malcolm Hossick uncovers the background history from which Dante came and the way in which he helped to establish a new view of the world where individuals mattered... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Holiday Sale
The world's first and only travel guide to Japan's monster movie locations and landmarks is available at a 20% holiday discount. - November 22, 2013 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Kultur Announces the DVD Release of the Acclaimed Feature Film, Othello Starring Sir Laurence Olivier and Co-Starring Maggie Smith, Available November 19.
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of the acclaimed feature film, Othello starring Sir Laurence Olivier and co-starring Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay and Joyce Redman available November 19, 2013. Stuart Burge’s film of John Dexter’s production of Othello at the National Theatre... - November 21, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
SWACHA Names Ninth-Grade Students at Dallas’ Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as the Winners of Its First Cyber Security Film Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced a team of ninth-grade students as the winner of its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest. The film contest was part of SWACHA’s participation in a... - November 21, 2013 - SWACHA
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Gritty Hitchcockian Thriller Tackles Illegal Organ Harvesting
Five Strangers Films Inc. is now in production of a gritty psychological thriller/horror inspired by the urban legend of illegal organ harvesting. A man wakes up in an abandoned motel room submerged in a tub of ice - his kidney is missing. It’s only a matter of time before he finds his wife... - November 20, 2013 - Five Strangers Films Inc
Magic Square Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign for The Patsy
Magic Square Productions LLC has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the feature film The Patsy. - November 20, 2013 - Magic Square Productions
Indie Filmmaker Tackles Award-Winning LGBT Book with Film "He Is Gone"
ASD Media has expanded to include film as well as publishing indie titles and starts with the LGBT psychological drama film "He Is Gone." - November 19, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Traverse City Filmmakers Use Instagram, as Key Component in Production and Editing in Suspense-Thriller, Division
Division, Inspired by Local Legends and Paranormal Activity, will Begin Filming at Grand Traverse Commons in Early December - November 18, 2013 - Novum Productions, LLC.
“American Meat” Documentary Tackles Issues of Sustainable Agriculture
New documentary from Passion River Films about the raising of livestock in America. - November 18, 2013 - Passion River Films
Multi-Talented Filmmaker and Actor Dr. Richard Tavernaro Guests on "Eye on Entertainment"
Dr. Tavernaro is the President and CFO of Long Shot Productions, Ltd. in Atlanta, Georgia - November 18, 2013 - Eye on Entertainment
Steampunk Partners Launch Kickstarter for Tinker Web Series Pilot
What if the Future Came Early? That is the question that the steampunk science fiction web series Tinker asks; now in pre-production seeking crowd funding support. - November 16, 2013 - Tinker Web Series
NetRange Finalizes Content Deal with Epic TV
Online extreme sports channel now available for viewing via Smart TV app. - November 15, 2013 - NetRange
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Sponsors the 2nd Baja International Film Festival
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is proud to be among the sponsors of Baja International Film Festival 2013 (BIFF) starting today in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The celebrity-studded four-day festival will continue until November 16th showcasing dozens of cinematographic works by directors from... - November 14, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
INGRI:DAHL to Release Anaglyph 3D Glasses
INGRI:DAHL is preparing to release their anaglyph 3D glasses. They expect them to be available for purchase by early January. - November 12, 2013 - Ingri Dahl
Micaal Stevens’ Film “Mr. Real 2 Reel” Wins “Best Short” Honorable Mention at the 2013 IFFM
Award-winning actor Stevens becomes award-winning filmmaker with his win at the International Film Festival Manhattan for his autobiographical documentary “Mr. Real 2 Reel”; Eye on Entertainment won a 2013 EOTM Award for segments featuring Stevens and Mark Savage. - November 11, 2013 - Eye on Entertainment
Award-Winning Mexican Musical Theater & TV Actress Bianca Marroquin to Release Her First-Ever Solo Album
Collection of 10 Spanish-language & English songs to be released in first-quarter 2014, via Young Pals Records International. - November 09, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Sottosopra Cinema LLC Announces Documentary Film on the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Award-winning film team launches crowdfunding campaign to raise $15,000 and fund Deferred. - November 09, 2013 - Sottosopra Cinema LLC
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases Trio of Modern Country Love Songs with "Touch of Lush"
Straight from the 2013 "Song of the Year" Award for its sassy, brassy hit, "Whisper Sweet Nothins" at Starliner's Europe, The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles takes part in Country Music Association Week with the release of "No Turnin' Back," the last of three Fall 2013 love songs performed by male lead Michael Stanton, part of a three-pack described by critics as "a nod to traditional country with a touch of lush in the mix." - November 08, 2013 - Charles R. Ecker
U.S. Recession Leads to Rental Boom! New Micro Documentary: Renter Nation Just Released by FutureMoneyTrends.com
Renter Nation: How America's Depression is becoming a Rental Boom. - November 08, 2013 - Future Money Trends LLC
Election Themed Documentary Shows State of "Electoral Dysfunction"
Documentary film starring NPR’s Mo Rocca shows how voting works – or doesn’t – in America. - November 08, 2013 - Passion River Films
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell to Declare November 22 "William Shatner Day" in Austin
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell will declare Nov. 22 "William Shatner Day" at a ceremony on the first day of Wizard World Austion Comic Con at the Austin Convention Center. TV's Captain Kirk, T.J. Hooker and “Priceline Negotiator” will also accept "Honorary Austin Citizenship." - November 07, 2013 - Fan Expo HQ
WFA 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Challenge - Over $7K in Prizes
What can You do in just 48 hours? Winter Film Awards challenges the local community to create a short film from start to finish in just a single weekend in an exciting and fast-paced environment with crazy rules that make for an awesome and sleep-deprived team experience. Challenge is Free / Pre-Registration required. Challenge runs 8pm Dec 6 – 8pm Dec 8, Screening Dec 14. $7k+ in Prizes to the winners. For rules, prizes, FAQ, sponsors and more info visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com - November 06, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Award-Winning Short Film at the Indie Fest
Frank V.V. Boss Jr of Untamed Imagination Productions, has won a prestigious Award of Merit (Notable artistic and technical productions) from The Indie Fest. Produced by Untamed Imaginations Productions in association with Seacoast Multimedia in San Diego, CA. - November 05, 2013 - Untamed Imagination Productions
Return to Manderley: a Thoroughly Modern Gothic Romance in Fashion Affair Magazine by New York Commercial Fashion Photographer Steven Paul
New York Commercial Fashion Photographer Steven Paul, his photographs are bold, sensual and evocative – playing with dramatic lighting and cinematic narratives creating provocatively stunning images. Steven Paul captures deep emotion, dark desires and hidden secrets – infusing even the most seemingly banal scene with drama and passion. Paul melds avant garde fashion with thought-provoking imagery for a fresh take on fashion photography. - November 04, 2013 - Steven Paul Photography
Wingspan Pictures Teams with Mary Vernieu and Betty Mae Casting on Dark Comedy Indie Film "Super Mike"
Wingspan Pictures’ President Rachel Diana and CEO K. Rocco Shields announced today that their heartwarming, feel good dark comedy “Super Mike” will be cast by the powerhouse team of venerable casting director Mary Vernieu and Lindsay Graham of Betty Mae Casting. Although Wingspan... - November 04, 2013 - WingSpan Pictures
Ingri Dahl Showcases New Google+ Account
Ingri Dahl is excited about its new Google+ account. It's helping them spread their love for fashion and film on a global scale. - November 02, 2013 - Ingri Dahl
Back to the Future Chronology Now Available Worldwide at Amazon and CreateSpace
Customers and resellers can purchase Hasslein Publishing's second Back to the Future reference guide at the popular electronic-commerce and print-on-demand Web sites, as well as at BTTF.com and reseller companies. - November 01, 2013 - Hasslein Books
Cranium Candy Entertainment's Feature Film "Nightrider" Starring Danilo Mancinelli is Now in Production
Production interviewing Directors, Producers and Other Crew Members to be a part of the film. - November 01, 2013 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
Space Command Stars, Writers, & FX Wizards Sweep Stan Lee's Comikaze 2013
Complete with a panel and multiple celebrity signings. - November 01, 2013 - Space Command Studios
Guerila Pink Partners with Midget Exotic Entertainer for "Small World Project" Documentary
Guerila Pink partners with Fantasy A.K.A. "Small World Project" to show the behind the scenes life of the international 4'2 stripper; available early 2014 on Netflix and OnDemand. - October 30, 2013 - Guerila Pink
Money Journal Names Wealthiest Movie Stars
Some of the wealthiest movie stars in Hollywood may surprise you. Money Journal researched the movie industry to determine the wealthiest stars, which it is releasing online. - October 30, 2013 - Money Journal
Kirk Bovill Tapped for James Brown Biopic, Get On Up
Kirk Bovill joins the stellar cast of Universal and Imagine’s James Brown biopic “Get On Up.” Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Chadwick Boseman are set to star in the film. The movie is being directed by Tate Taylor (“The Help”) from a script by Jez and John-Henry... - October 30, 2013 - Kirk Bovill