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Marilyn Monroe: 87th Birthday, June 1st
In the Caribbean novel "By the sea, back then," Hollywood-star Marilyn Monroe is still alive. The story is about fish and females and Marilyn takes over the voice of women. The place of action is British Honduras, which today is Belize, in the year 1952. On the small island Caye Caulker... - May 29, 2013 - Rothenstein
Odom-Booker Gears Up to Produce "1 Gooey Duck"
Odom-Booker Entertainment will package and produce the action crime thriller, “1 Gooey Duck,” budgeted at approximately $2M. The film will be lensed utilizing the latest technology in 4K cinema. "1 Gooey Duck," which will be penned, produced, and directed by the Odom-Booker... - May 29, 2013 - Odom-Booker Entertainment
Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and Spicerack Productions Inc. Scheduled to Film “Playground Politix” in Efforts to Promote and End Gender Bullying
On June 1st, 2013 the Old San Juan Restaurant in Atwater Village, located at 2830 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039, will serve as a fundraising hub for the upcoming film “Playground Politix”. In efforts to fund a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling... - May 28, 2013 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
Documentary The Price of Honor to Unveil the Dark Secrets of "Honor Killing" Murderer Yaser Said
Smart Lips Productions is in the final stages of making their new film documentary, The Price of Honor, set to release in March 2014. The Price of Honor reveals details never before seen or heard about the murders of Sarah and Amina Said, two teenage sisters from Texas who were killed in a... - May 27, 2013 - Smart Lips Productions
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
Striving to Make Indie Film History, Contributors Offered Exclusive Opportunity to be a Part of Next Huge Film Trilogy, Johnny Games™© the Movie Launches Kickstarter
Johnny Games™© The Movie Launches Kickstarter looking to Become The next fully financed Indie Super Hero Film Trilogy. "With as little as a $1 contribution towards Johnny Games™© the movie on there Kickstarter page you will receive an in depth look into the making of a... - May 26, 2013 - Charlie Boy Productions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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