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"Room to Breathe," a Documentary About Mindfulness in Schools, to Broadcast on PBS World Channel
"Room to Breathe," a documentary film exploring the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom, will broadcast nationally on PBS World Channel starting October 30, 2013 at 7 PM ET, with rebroadcasts through November 6, 2013. A growing body of research is showing that social and emotional... - October 28, 2013 - Room to Breathe
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation and MyLifeline.org Join Forces to Spread Awareness for Pediatric Cancer
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is pleased to announce its association with MyLifeline.org (MyLifeline), in a campaign designed to raise awareness of pediatric cancers via World Wide’s national release of the award-winning feature film, Ways To Live Forever... - October 28, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of The Real Rembrandt Available November 19, 2013
The Real Rembrandt Available on DVD November 19 - October 27, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kino Lorber Acquires Distribution Rights to Award-Winning Feature Film APPLAUSE from World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation has entered into a license agreement with Kino Lorber, Inc. for the feature film APPLAUSE from Koncern Film of Denmark. The agreement allows Kino Lorber the right to distribute the critically-acclaimed film for home video, rental and sell through, pay TV,... - October 25, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
For Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Documentary "No Way Out But One" Portrays Family Court Nightmare
Documentary film called “advocacy journalism at its very best” by Huffington Post to promote domestic abuse awareness. - October 24, 2013 - Passion River Films
Wake Forest, NC Based TV Producer’s Film Screens at Disney
The Emmy® nominated program, The Wereth Eleven, written and directed by Robert Child of Wake Forest screens at Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles on November 2nd. - October 24, 2013 - Rob Child & Associates, LLC
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation and University of Colorado Cancer Center Collaborate to Spread Awareness for Pediatric Cancer
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is pleased to announce its association with the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU Cancer Center), in a campaign designed to raise awareness of pediatric cancers via World Wide’s national release of the award-winning feature film, Ways... - October 23, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
"Given Our Chance," Inspiring Documentary from Alex King and Izidor Ruckel: Announcing It's Release
Director Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing along with partner Producer Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International/Abandoned For Life are proud to announce the completion and release of their documentary "Given Our Chance." - October 19, 2013 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
MysticArt Pictures Launches Nationwide Casting Search for a New Landmark Documentary Series About Life in America as Experienced by High School Seniors
MysticArt Pictures is searching the nation for high school seniors to take part in Senior Year, a groundbreaking new documentary series produced by Jigsaw Productions about life in America as experienced by its 17-18-year-olds. Fifteen teenagers will be filming themselves and the world around them,... - October 19, 2013 - MysticArt Pictures
Award-Winning KS Styling Team Takes Glam Squad to the Silver Screen
Powerhouse celebrity styling squad KS Styling Team take their image-making skills to the big screen in three upcoming film productions set for release in early 2014. - October 18, 2013 - KS Styling Team
Helen Darras, Licensor/Producer for Dark Horse Comics Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" Making Guest Appearance at 2013 MCM London England Comic Con, Oct. 25-27
Licensor/Producer/Actress Helen Darras to appear as a Special Guest at the 2013 MCM London England Comic Con to promote a Dark Horse Comics Science Fiction Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" that she produced, on October 25-27 at the Excel - London - Royal Victoria Dock - Convention Center. - October 17, 2013 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
The Grauer School to Host Screening of "Girl Rising"
The Grauer School's Great Conversations Series proudly presents a screening of the documentary "Girl Rising," preceded by a market of handcrafted goods and authentic East African cuisine. The event begins at 5:00pm on Friday, November 8th. $5 suggested donation; all proceeds go towards girls' charities. - October 17, 2013 - The Grauer School
CASTINGHUB Member Signs with Entourage Model and Talent Agency
CASTINGHUB member, Balkisu Habib, has signed with Austin's Entourage Model and Talent Agency. - October 16, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Peregrine Films presents "A Cool Dark Place," a 1930's period piece which Premiers at the LA Femme Film Festival October 17th, 2013 in Los Angeles
A moody 1930's short film "A Cool Dark Place," in the vein of Classic Hollywood Cinema makes its debut at LA Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles at Regal 14 Live 1000 W. Olympic. This is Peregrine Films first production and is directed by Tiffany Frances and written by Stephanie Domini Ehlert. - October 14, 2013 - Peregrine Films
New England Super Megafest Celebrity and Pop Culture Collectables Show
New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest; Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings and Q & A Sessions; Huge Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room Spend the day with all your favorite celebrities from Comics, TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll. The Super Megafest also features an incredible dealer room with one of the largest selections of DVDs, posters, autographs, comics, toys, videos, non-sports cards and memorabilia from TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll that you will ever find on the East Coast. - October 12, 2013 - Super Megafest
Inspiring Documentary Travis: A Soldier's Story is Coming to Hawthorne, NY for One Night Only
Travis: A Soldier’s Story has announced that the film will premiere in Hawthorne, New York for a special engagement of one screening. Hawthorne will get to experience this heartwarming story of SSG Travis Mills as he fights courageously to overcome the adversities of being a quadruple amputee after being wounded in action while serving in Afghanistan. Tickets are only available for purchase online. - October 12, 2013 - Fotolanthropy
Is the Audience Revolting? New Report Suggests Modern Media Producers Don’t Know.
Transmedia consultancy company Bellyfeel Limited, has published a new report titled, “The Audience is Revolting,” and it is freely available. - October 12, 2013 - Bellyfeel
REBIRTH: New Orleans, a New Film About the Greatest Experiment in the History of American Public Education, is Coming to Netflix
REBIRTH: New Orleans, a film by non-profit production company Learning Matters, premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, October 22nd. This one-hour documentary, featuring the music of New Orleans' own Wynton Marsalis, tells the story of the unprecedented transformation of the city’s public schools... - October 11, 2013 - Learning Matters
Awaken Your Inner Muse at the October Editors' Lounge
The Ancient Greeks believed that the immortal Muses inspired creativity. This panel of creative editors will bypass the usual technical discussion and instead dig deep to find out how they foster an environment that allows for creative inspiration. - October 10, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
WORLDbytes Volunteers Take Part in 5K Fun-Run to Put Freedom to Film in London on the Map
WORLDbytes, the online citizen TV station has long been a champion of the Freedom to Film and on Saturday the 12th of October its volunteers will be participating in a sponsored Fun-Run in Victoria Park in East London to draw attention to the fight for this essential freedom. WORLDbytes’... - October 09, 2013 - WorldWrite
British Science Fiction Writer Michael Bond Launches Hell World Film/Graphic Novel Series on Kickstarter to Expand on Norfilms Activity
British science fiction writer and technology innovator Michael Bond has launched a kickstarter appeal to raise the first stage funds for a new science fiction film/graphic novel series entitled Hell World. - October 09, 2013 - Norfilms
Church of Scientology Hosts Film Screening for World War II Inspired Documentary
The Church of Scientology will host the film screening for a documentary inspired by World War II. - October 07, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Making a Mark in the Entertainment Industry as San Antonio’s Next Big Star
CASTINGHUB member, Desiree Coffey, stars in the short film "Eviction". - October 05, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Punch TV CEO, Joseph Collins Opens Doors to Elixir New Punch TV Studios to Hollywood
Located in the heart of the entertainment industry, CEO of Punch TV Network, Joseph Collins, opens the doors to its new, exciting, hi-tech, state of the art Studio, Punch TV Studios! The new home of Punch TV Network! - October 05, 2013 - Punch TV Studios
Imagine Science Films Artist Mara G. Haseltine's Live Performance of "La Bohème: A Portrait of Today’s Oceans in Peril" with Advanced Screening of "Invisible Oceans"
Internationally renown environmental Artist Mara G. Haseltine invites the public to a groundbreaking live performance of "La Bohème: A Portrait of Today’s Oceans in Peril" and advance screening of "Invisible Oceans" with artist and director Emily Driscoll. Taking... - October 04, 2013 - Mara G. Haseltine
2013 Malibu Film Festival Announces Films in Competition
Malibu Film Foundation announced today the films selected for competition at the 2013 Malibu International Film Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at the historic Malibu Lumber Yard in Malibu, California. - October 04, 2013 - Malibu Film Foundation
Actor Rudy Ramos Turns to Public for Support of "Geronimo" Project
Five days remain for actor's Kickstarter campaign to fully fund one-man show, "Geronimo, Life on the Reservation." - October 03, 2013 - Rudy Ramos
“Hello Herman” DVD and Blu-Ray Release to Commemorate National Bullying Prevention Month
Norman Reedus starring drama explores contemporary social issues - October 03, 2013 - Passion River Films
3Brane Entertainment Restructures for 2014 Growth
Vancouver production company prepares for multiple feature film and TV releases in 2014. - October 02, 2013 - 3branes
David Malouf: an Imaginary Life
David Malouf: An Imaginary Life Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of David Malouf: An Imaginary Life available October 29, 2013. Winner of the world’s richest literary prize for his novel Remembering Babylon, David Malouf is a complex and poetic... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Dinosaurs: The History of Dinosaurs in Hollywood
Dinosaurs: The History of Dinosaurs in Hollywood Available on DVD October 29th - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Victorian Nude: Empire of the Nude
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of The Victorian Nude: Empire of the Nude available October 29, 2013. The era of Queen Victoria, who sat on the British throne 1837-1901, is always held to have been one of extreme prudishness and propriety. Yet it was the artists of the time who... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Pablo Neruda: the Life of Chile’s Greatest Poet
Pablo Neruda: The Life of Chile’s Greatest Poet Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Pablo Neruda: The Life of Chile’s Greatest Poet, available October 29, 2013. Pablo Neruda (1904-73), who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971, led an... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Opportunities Abound for Voice Over Artist in Principal Role as Independent Film Premieres
Charlotte Elle Hanna portrays Millie in A Simple Life premiering to the public October 26, 2013 and also produces first audiobook available at Audible.com - October 01, 2013 - Charlotte Elle Hanna
International Singing Sensation Mario Frangoulis Returns to the U.S. for a Limited Engagement This Fall; Pledges a Portion of Proceeds to Charity
Mario Frangoulis, the world-renowned “powerhouse tenor” returns to the U.S. stage with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma. Unveiling songs from his new, critically acclaimed international release, Beautiful Things, Frangoulis will inspire and touch audiences in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City this November, with his captivating performances and compassionate desire to help those in need. - September 30, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Hotcards to Light 20 People on Fire in Cleveland
Just after sunset on October 19, 2013, Cleveland-based print & design company, Hotcards will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Most People Performing Full Body Burns” in Cleveland’s Flats district, all while throwing a giant spectator party at Shooters and... - September 28, 2013 - Hotcards
Hollywood, Are You Ready for Phillia Thomas?
Actor Phillia Thomas starred in a short film called "Used to be" that was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio. This film will be screening at the Hollywood black film festival October 4th, 2013. - September 23, 2013 - Phillia Thomas
Tandiland East Holding Launches the Feature Film "Six in One" on Kickstarter
Filmmaker Tanya M. Dixon and Tandimonium Films (a subsidiary of Tandiland East Holding) launch the Kickstarter campaign for the suspense/thriller feature film "Six in One" to raise 100K in 40 days. - September 23, 2013 - Tandiland East Holding
Panda Security, Exclusive Sponsor of Open Windows, Nacho Vigalondo’s New Film (#PANDAMovie2014)
Open Windows is a high-tech thriller directed by Nacho Vigalondo, starring Elijah Wood and Sasha Grey. Panda Security hope to increase awareness of protecting digital information. - September 22, 2013 - Panda Security
The Station Launches The Writers Room
Integrated Production Company – The Station – Continues to Push New Production Models for Branded Content and Entertainment Building a Unique Roster of Award-Winning Television, Film and Comedy Writers to Collaborate with Ad Agencies and Brands on Long Format, Web and Episodic Content. - September 20, 2013 - The Station
Independent Filmmaker Sees Quick Traction for Kickstarter Campaign
Jody Fedele is an independent filmmaker working on his first major theatrical release; The Monster Master, an anthology horror film. His current Kickstarter campaign is raising funding for one of the vignettes entitled Monster Master: Graveyard of Horrors. Mr. Fedele and his brother Jon Fedele have been working on Hollywood features for over twenty years. - September 20, 2013 - Jody Fedele
Jerry’s Artarama Sponsors “Molly Danger” Comic Book Launch Party
National Arts Retailer Supports Veteran Comic Book Artist Jamal Igle. - September 20, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
Artist Ventures Client Terry Savage Signs on for "Who the F*ck Is Uncle Joe?"
Artist Ventures client Terry Savage, best known for his roles in "24" and feature film "Deceitful," signs on for the series "Who The F*uk Is Uncle Joe?" - September 20, 2013 - Artist Ventures
XPAND 3D Continues to be 3D Supplier of Choice for Prestigious Film Festivals at San Sebastian Film Festival
XPAND 3D will continue for the 5th year in a row to be the exclusive 3D supplier for the prestigious San Sebastian Film Festival. - September 20, 2013 - Xpand
Internationally Renown Environmental Artist Mara G. Haseltine Shows Her Open Studio Work "La Boheme a Portrait of Today's Oceans in Peril"
For this occasion the artist's studio will mimic the complex world that the artist sees when she is looking through the microscope. Bathed by black lights, the plankton inspired sculptures gleam in exquisite contrast with the rough plastic they cling to. Viewers will enter into a world where the fantastical forms of plankton and pollution form a dramatic portrait of today’s microscopic ocean. A minuscule world threatened by pollution. - September 19, 2013 - Mara G. Haseltine
Award Winning Director Launches Indiegogo Campaign for Feature Film "American Girl"
Help Karma Cookie Productions finance the first full-length featured about a chance encounter that leads to a romantic relationship that turns into a twist of lies and deceit. - September 19, 2013 - Karma Cookie Productions
A Christmas Story House & Museum Night at Progressive Field
Brian Jones, Owner of A Christmas Story House & Museum, to throw out first pitch wearing bunny suit. - September 17, 2013 - A Christmas Story House & Museum
New Short Film "Trane and Miles" Celebrates Jazz Music Legends
Take a journey to 1959 and walk the miles with two of the most iconic jazz musicians of all time, men whose work became the soundtrack of an era. Writer-director Scott Essman of Visionary Cinema captures the brilliant, untold story of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, starring Ricco Ross as Coltrane and Travis Hinson as Davis. Their impact came at the outset of significant changes in all things America. - September 16, 2013 - Visionary Cinema
Actor/Flimmaker Mo Hines Tackles First Feature Film About the Mysterious Dating Span Called Cuffing Season
Actor/Director Mo Hines delves into the world of dating and it's "Cuffing Season" in his first feature length project. - September 16, 2013 - Heavy Hines Entertainment
Filmmaker Maria Olsen Guests on Eye on Entertainment and MoreHorror in Hollywood
Olsen's Company MOnsterworks66 is Co-Producing the Upcoming Feature Film "Squeal: Blood Harvest" with Seth Metoyer's "Dismal Productions" - September 13, 2013 - Eye on Entertainment