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A Dark Comedy for the Ages Seeks Crowdsourcing

The makers of The Lady Killers, a dark comedy full of mystery and suspense focusing on a game of romantic conquest gone wrong, seek crowdsourcing for their film. - May 26, 2013 - Rational Exuberance Films

Survival Trek Escape, a New Survival TV Show is Being Launched This Summer by 3dogfilms.com

This new show will be thrilling indeed because all are survival experts in the show; not actors - May 25, 2013 - 3 Dog Films LLC

Vietnam Veteran Producing Multimedia Documentary About Vietnam War and the Aftermath

Vietnam Veteran Producing Multimedia Documentary About Vietnam War and the Aftermath

Viet Nam: An Inner-View Helps Break Silence and Raise Awareness; Contains Never-before seen video and photos from the conflict in Vietnam. - May 24, 2013 - Viet Nam: An Inner-View

All About the McKenzies: Black Web Series for Youth and Media

Sitting opposite 26 year old Samuell Benta, clad in a bright-orange cardi and baggy jeans, he leans off the edge of his chair at the Bush Theatre Café, the grind of wearing several hats shows on his face. Hailing from North West London, Benta has lived more than nine lives. He is the... - May 24, 2013 - Allaboutthemckenzies

Historic Jail Opens Its Doors to Film Makers Before Renovations

Historic Jail Opens Its Doors to Film Makers Before Renovations

The historic Saint Louis County Jail, located in Duluth, Minn. is opening its doors to filmmakers and musicians who will be given the opportunity to use this unique structure for their film projects before it gets renovated. - May 23, 2013 - Blue Limit Development

Young Filmmakers Are Opening Eyes to Homelessness in L.A.

Hope For Our Own: An L.A. Story is a documentary-style short film directed and produced by Riley Beres, a rising actress and model and Jimmy Deshler, an actor best known for his role as “Rafe” on the daytime series, General Hospital. This eye opening film will address the growing... - May 23, 2013 - Hope For Our Own

Film Adaptation of Award Winning Children’s Book to Begin Production in Detroit

The film adaptation of Royal Oak author Josef Bastian’s award winning book Nain Rouge has begun pre-production. Nain Rouge was the recipient of the Young Voices FoundationTM 2010 Seal of Approval, Historical Nonfiction - Juvenile / Young Adult. The book Nain Rouge is centered on a Detroit... - May 23, 2013 - Drunken Muse Productions LLC

Panavision Agrees to Provide Johnny Games The Movie with Camera Equipment Under New Film Maker Grant

Panavision agrees to Provide Johnny Games™© The Movie with just under a million dollars in valued camera & equipment under new film maker grant. "This is a dream come true for a Independent film maker like myself, The fact that Panavision recognizes our production as a worthy film to provide world class camera equipment to says a ton about this project. Everything about the Johnny Games™© project just continues to keep getting bigger and bigger."- Nicholas Givanio - May 23, 2013 - Charlie Boy Productions

New International Film Festival Founded in Arizona - The Zeitgeist Medien Fest, Presented by Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures - Nov. 22-23

The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures (AC4GC) announces the founding of its new film festival, in partnership with Weecks Productions, LLC. The Zeitgeist Medien Fest (ZMF) International Film Festival will be held November 22-23 at Harkins Arrowhead in Peoria and is actively seeking film... - May 23, 2013 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures

Gifted Kazakh Girl Overcomes Poverty and Lands Film/Recording Contract

Gifted Kazakh Girl Overcomes Poverty and Lands Film/Recording Contract

Humanitarian and Film/Music Entertainment story about an extremely talented girl who overcame poverty with the help of her extraordinary talent and just signed a film/recording contract. She has always given her time to charitable causes and has vowed to donate a substantial portion of her music sales to charity. - May 21, 2013 - UpOrDown Entertainment

Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses Worn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses Worn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

The iconic Oliver Goldsmith Manhattan sunglasses worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's have been re-released. - May 21, 2013 - EyeGoodies.com

The Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) Celebrates 8 Years and Continues Its Contributions to Film, Entertainment and Education

The Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF 2013), returns for its 8th year to continue its mission of contributing to film, entertainment and education. - May 21, 2013 - Peachtree Village International Film Festival

MediaStinger Launches the First and Only Free Movie and Video Game After Credits App with News, Reviews, and Trailers on Apple’s iTunes App Store

MediaStinger's Free Movie and Video Game After Credits App with News, Reviews, and Trailers Now Available to Download on Apple’s iTunes App Store. - May 19, 2013 - MediaStinger

Shakespeare’s the Film Starring Jason Connery. Available from Kultur on DVD May 28.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth The Film starring Jason Connery Available on DVD May 28. - May 16, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Dr. Leigh-Davis Celebrates Iron Man 3 in Tokyo with Free Copies of Her Book

What do Tokyo, Iron Man 3, and Dr. Leigh-Davis have in common? A free book. - May 16, 2013 - Dr. Leigh-Davis

Local Actor Lands Leading Role in the Cleveland Urban Blockbuster of the Year

Local actor lands lead role in Cleveland's urban film Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote that has all of Cleveland buzzing. - May 16, 2013 - Phillia Thomas

Fear of a Black Republican Gets New York City Premiere - Wednesday, May 15th; Documentary Looks at Lack of Black Republicans in Two-Party System

Fear of a Black Republican Gets New York City Premiere - Wednesday, May 15th; Documentary Looks at Lack of Black Republicans in Two-Party System

FEAR OF A BLACK REPUBLICAN, will have its "New York City Premiere" on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm at the Women's National Republican Club, 3 West 51st Street, New York, NY. This special Screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the film's Director, Kevin J. Williams and Producer, Tamara E. Williams. The event is open to the public and tickets for non-Women's National Republican Club (WNRC) members are $25.00. For more event information, please call (212).582.5454. - May 14, 2013 - Shamrock Stine Productions

The 1st Annual Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival

The 1st annual Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival announces opening and closing night films May 30th-June 2nd. - May 14, 2013 - Edgemar Center for the Arts

"There Are No Goodbyes" Pennsylvania Premiere at Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival with Cast and Crew

Lyons Den Productions LLC, in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival and the Ryan Event Center, are proud to announce the Pennsylvania Premiere of feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” on Sunday June 16th at 8:20pm. The screening will be held at the Baverso Theater... - May 14, 2013 - Lyons Den Productions LLC

The Great Gatsby Hit Theaters Nationwide May 10th: Screen It in Style in Ingri:Dahl

The same pair of stylish 3D glasses worn by the cast and crew of The Great Gatsby at the World Premiere screening is available to the public through Ingri:Dahl. - May 13, 2013 - Ingri Dahl

2013 Eerie Horror Film Festival Call for Entries

Eerie Horror Film Festival announces its call for film and screenplay submissions from around the world. - May 09, 2013 - Erie Film LLC

Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st

Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st

Women in Film & Video New England announces that the Regular Deadline for the 11th Annual WIFVNE Screenwriting Competition is closing on May 21st. This years' judges include Barry Brodsky, Martha Pinson, LaToya Morgan, Susan Steinberg and Tina Cesa Ward. Sponsors include Final Draft, Inktip, Script Chix and Lesley University. - May 08, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England

Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013

Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013

Grammy Winner Composer and Producer Yalil Guerra Presents Pianist Elizabeth Rebozo's Third Album "Rosa Frivola." New Recording Available from RYCY Productions Inc. on May 6th, 2013. - May 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.

Phil Hartman’s Flat TV Comedy Album Being Developed as Animated Film

Award-winning animation company Worker Studio, in collaboration with producers Paul Hartmann and Angel Rosenthal have secured the option to produce an animated property based on the comedy album, Phil Hartman’s Flat TV. The album holds the seeds of Phil Hartman’s genius, with all the... - May 08, 2013 - Worker Studio

Belize's First Movie Kicks Off Caribbean Film Industry

Make-Belize Films, an organization developing the film arts in Belize, is pleased to announce the international online release of "Curse of the Xtabai." The 80 minute jungle thriller-comedy is available for rent at xtabai.makebelizefilms.com for $1.99. "Xtabai" (pronounced... - May 08, 2013 - Make-Belize Films

Executive Producer John Macker Teams Up with Shamus Entertainment to Produce "Anchor Baby," "Beach Cougar Gigolo" and "Freedom Town" in Santa Barbara, CA

John Macker, Emmy and Peabody award winning Executive Producer, has partnered with Shamus Entertainment, to produce the feature comedies "Anchor Baby" and "Beach Cougar Gigolo," as well as the "Freedom Town" television series. All filming is to center in Santa Barbara, beginning in 2013. - May 08, 2013 - Shamus Entertainment

XPAND 3D Continues Partnership with Cannes Film Festival

For the fifth time in a row XPAND will be the official technical partner and supplier for all 3D screenings at the Cannes Film Festival. - May 08, 2013 - Xpand

Adventures in Film Releases Its Latest Video

Adventures in Film, Inc., the new, boutique, Burbank-based production company founded by Ira Besserman and Jeffrey G. Varga has just released its latest video, a hilarious spot for the LovePowerup app. - May 08, 2013 - Adventures in Film, Inc.

Top Screenwriters Confirmed to Speak at Industry Renowned Event, the Great American PitchFest and Screenwriting Conference, for Its 10th Anniversary

Top Screenwriters Confirmed to Speak at Industry Renowned Event, the Great American PitchFest and Screenwriting Conference, for Its 10th Anniversary

Presented by Signe Olynyk and Bob Schultz of Twilight Pictures, Inc., industry screenwriting veterans will gather to speak at a series of free all-day seminars at the 10th Annual Great American PitchFest and Screenwriting Conference on May 31, June 1 and June 2, 2013 at the Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center (2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505). Across the three days, aspiring writers have a chance to pitch their projects to working professionals in an organized forum. - May 07, 2013 - Twilight Pictures & Production Services, Inc.

Oscar Winning Screenwriter, Pamela Wallace and Mingle Media TV CEO, Stephanie Piche, Team Up and Use Crowdfunding to Produce “The Big O” a Twofer Web Series / Feature

MMTVN is pleased to announce that CEO, Stephanie Piche, will be teaming up with Oscar-winning screenwriter, Pamela Wallace, to produce a series based on a provocative look into women’s sex lives, including the secrets they don’t tell their best friends. The fundraising campaign will kick off on IndieGoGo and offer perks to brands as well as individuals. - May 07, 2013 - Mingle Media TV

Reese Witherspoon’s Atlanta Arrest Video Released and Lessons Are Learned

Reese Witherspoon’s Atlanta Arrest Video Released and Lessons Are Learned

Atlanta disorderly conduct arrest of Reese Witherspoon brings up a very good lesson to be learned. Many citizens don’t understand the protocol expected by police officials in a traffic stop. - May 06, 2013 - Thomas C. Rowsey Attorneys At Law

"Urban Philadelphia Web Film Series Launches Episode 1" Series Will Help Communities Better Respond to the Needs of Youth

"Urban Philadelphia Web Film Series Launches Episode 1" Series Will Help Communities Better Respond to the Needs of Youth

Philadelphia Filmmakers, Musicians, and Youth Service Providers collaborate to bring uplifting web series to the urban masses. In response to the urgent need to better connect with youth ages 16 to 25 and offer alternatives to engaging with them "CASES" the web series has been created and produced by the DK Interprises, Inc. The production team is poised to premiere its first episode in May, 2013. Go to: http://casestheseries.com to view the Trailer. - May 05, 2013 - DK Interprises Inc.

Viva Cinema Grand Opening, Houston TX

Viva Cinema, an independent movie operator, is planning its Grand Opening at the newly-remodeled movie theater in PlazAmericas Mall located at 7500 Bellaire Boulevard. Set for May 31, 2013, the multi-screened theater will show a mix of first-run movies in English with Spanish subtitles as well as... - May 02, 2013 - Viva Cinema

New Indie Production Company "LuckyMig" Releasing Short Films to National Film Festivals

"LuckyMig" is a new Orange County based production company that will be releasing two short films directed by Miguel Galindo to local and national film festivals. The short films, "The Mustache Rules" and "Escape From OC" are both comedies filmed in 2012. With another... - May 02, 2013 - LuckyMig

Rising Independent Filmmakers Recognized at the Take Two Film Festival in New York City

Ten winners received "The Manny" at the three-day festival in the East Village that featured 56 films from 14 countries. - May 02, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival

Cinemavirtuel Strategic Global Alliances ('CSGA') Announces 8th Film in the Production Slate

CSGA affords filmmakers access to production services and financing not typically available to low budget independent films thereby enhancing the marketability of the films through the structured network of professionals and companies. - May 01, 2013 - Cinemavirtuel

Silhouette Optical Partners with Space Warriors

Silhouette eyewear has partnered with the upcoming film Space Warriors to feature ophthalmic Titan Minimal Art and space styles on the cast. - May 01, 2013 - Silhouette Optical Ltd.

Premiere Screening of "Asa, a Beautiful Girl"

Asa, a beautiful girl, a new Short Film on the Last 24 hours Before a Young Nigerian Girl Embarks on a Journey of a Lifetime. Filmed in the Bronx & Westchester County, NY. It Chronicles the Trials, Tribulations and Ultimately the Triumphs of Asa from Age 7 to 17, leading up to the moments before she leaves the country for the United States. - April 30, 2013 - Sela Films LLC

Media Artist Walter Ungerer Presents His Latest Dark Horse Films, Inc. Produced Works at Saint Lawrence Arts Center

On Thursday, May 23rd, St. Lawrence Arts will present a program of his recent short films including 'Green Eye," just shown at the Atlanta Film Festival and "Monarda" included in "Rockland Shorts," an international program of experimental films shown at the Strand Theater, Rockland. There will be a Q & A at the conclusion of the program. - April 28, 2013 - Dark Horse Films, Inc.

Cinemavirtuel Strategic Global Alliances (“CSGA”) Announce First Seven Films in Ten Pic Slate

Low Budget Filmmakers Packaged with High Powered Executives for Commercial Slate - April 28, 2013 - Cinemavirtuel

Ethyrea Films Announces Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Reliance Mediaworks

Powerful Visual Effects Alliance for the New Fantasy Film Franchise - April 28, 2013 - Ethyrea

Art Collective Launches Movie "The Stranger Who Talks the Truth"

Tentacle Ensemble Collective releases, for free, the experimental movie this week. - April 27, 2013 - Tentacle Ensemble Collective

Producer/Director Steps Up Activities on Constitutional Film

Re-Orientation to the Constitution is Goal of Film; Necessity Increasingly Evident, Says Producer. - April 26, 2013 - Norm Novitsky

Stereotec and Cinemavirtel Strategic Global Alliances Team Up for the US 3D Market

Florian Maier, CEO and Founder of Stereotec has reached an agreement with Susan Kay Moses and Bob Myers of Cinemavirtuel Strategic Global Alliances (“CSGA”) to act as a Stereotec point of contact for the US. Florian is an acknowledged and respected stereographer worldwide. He was... - April 26, 2013 - Cinemavirtuel

The Lone Ranger Rides Again in Cowboys & Indians Magazine

Cowboys & Indians will return to those thrilling days of yesteryear — and preview this year’s most eagerly awaited summer blockbuster — when The Premier Magazine of the West spotlights producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s upcoming reboot of The Lone Ranger in a special Best of the West May/June issue. - April 26, 2013 - Cowboys & Indians

Johnny Games©™ the Movie*Screenplay is an Official Selection of 2013 Beverly Hills Film Festival

Johnny Games©™The Movie (Featurette Film) Screenplay is an Official Selection for the 2013 Beverly Hills Film Festival. This announcement came as an extremely warm welcome to the ambitious new film makers of Charlie Boy Productions™. Founder of Charlie Boy Productions™-Nicholas Givanio, Creator/Writer, Producer, & Star of Johnny Games commented on this monumental project and event, "Our team is extremely excited to be selected and take part in such a prestigious independent film festival. - April 26, 2013 - Charlie Boy Productions

Suicide Notes, a Film Graded & Mastered at Eye Candy, Inc., Wins Multiple REMI Awards at the 46th Annual WorldFest Houston 2013

Suicide Notes, a film graded & mastered at Eye Candy, Inc., wins top honors at WorldFest Houston 2013. - April 25, 2013 - Eye Candy, Inc.

Final Cut Pro X Plugin Ripple Timelines Released

Final Cut Pro X Plugin Ripple Timelines Released

The world’s first FCP X effect that moves videos through time. - April 24, 2013 - Noise Industries

NYC Teens to Launch a Traveling Film Festival to Empower Youth

A summer plan to take teen filmmakers on a tour to share their stories and inspire youth to take positive action. - April 24, 2013 - Reel Works Teen Filmmaking

"Bible Storyland" Documentary Film Named Official Selection at 2013 the United Film Festival, Los Angeles

Quirky film about never-built, 1960’s Disney inspired bible theme park, to have rare screening in Los Angeles. This "story that Huell Howser missed" explores links with Disneyland, The Wizard of Oz, Yo-Yos, Hollywood films, and religious doctrine in the late 1950’s. - April 24, 2013 - Bible Storyland

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