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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
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
The world’s first FCP X effect that moves videos through time. - April 24, 2013 - Noise Industries
Fanboys of My Little Pony Gallop Into AlphaDogs
Burbank based AlphaDogs recently finished the documentary “Bronies.” Business professionals from all walks of life (including some women) are finding the true meaning of “friendship is magic” in a community that allows men to be sensitive and compassionate, without being viewed as weak. - April 24, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
"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
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
New Films Feature Genoa, Nebraska U.S. Indian School
Nebraska Wesleyan University Professor Emeritus of History, Dr. Ronald Naugle joins award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films for a special Humanities Nebraska screening of "Lost Nation: The Ioway 2&3" on April 24, 2013 at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. - April 22, 2013 - Fourth Wall Films
Den of Geek! Releases Official Android App to Google Play
DoG Tech, LLC has released the official U.S. Den of Geek! (http://www.denofgeek.us) application for Android users, bringing all of the latest news, reviews, and previews for video games, movies, comic books and TV to Android devices. The Den of Geek! application was developed by Den of Geek!'s own... - April 22, 2013 - Den of Geek!
Moveorama - a Project for the Promotion of Underground Art
It will begin to take its first steps starting in May 2013. Moveorama is a completely free international project for the promotion of underground art, which will allow independent artists from around the world to have international visibility. The idea for this project comes from the awareness of... - April 21, 2013 - Moveorama
Augustana College Showcases Emmy®-Nominated Filmmakers' "Ioway" Films for South Dakota Humanities Council Screening Event April 21
The new critically-acclaimed documentaries "Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3" by Emmy® nominated filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films will be presented at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The free South Dakota Humanities Council event will also feature Q&A with Ioway artist Reuben IronHorse-Kent, Augustana Professor of Anthropology Dr. L. Adrien Hannus, and the filmmakers. - April 19, 2013 - Fourth Wall Films
Otto Media Takes a Different Look “Beneath the Surface” of Onondaga Lake
Otto Media are offering a different view of Onondaga Lake with the documentary “Beneath the Surface” which will focus on the remarkable history and stories that surround the lake. - April 19, 2013 - Otto Media
Player Genius Releases JUST WinC and JUST WinC Lite
JUST WinC challenges players & movie fans alike with a word game app for iPhone, iPad and iPod. This game app combines two movie titles using one word in common (WinC). JUST WinC is a game developed by PlayerGenius. - April 19, 2013 - PlayerGenius
Trek For Autism Event Featuring Original Cast Members to Benefit AchieveKids Schools
“Captain Pike Found Alive with Spock’s Wife in Cupertino, CA.” - April 18, 2013 - Bluelight Cinemas
AUDITION: A Film Feature Project Announces Finishing Funds Campaign on Kickstarter
Audition, a feature film that’s part love story and part acting competition, has announced the final phase of its crowd-funding campaign on Kickstarter. Audition seamlessly intertwines the performances of one hundred actors into the portrayal of the two main characters. - April 18, 2013 - AUDITION 2014
Titanic Phantoms 3D is Ready for Titanic’s 101th Anniversary
Eligraphics Studio, a producer of 3D/4D/5D movies for attraction cinemas, home smart TV, and 7D interactive games, announces the release of its new engaging 3D/4D/5D movie "Titanic Phantoms." - April 17, 2013 - Elinext
Women in Film & Video New England Eleventh Annual Screenwriting Competition
Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) announces a call for entries for its Eleventh Annual Screenwriting Competition sponsored by Inktip, Final Draft, Script Chix and Lesley University. The WIFV/NE Screenwriting Competition promotes the work of female screenwriters and supports the creation of multi-dimensional leading film roles for women. The competition opened on April 2nd, 2013. Early bird submissions end on April 23rd and the final extended deadline is on June 4th, 2013. - April 16, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
Children’s Chance Joins with World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation to Help Cancer Patients and Families
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is pleased to be working with the Children’s Chance (www.childrenschance.org) to bring awareness to the award-winning feature film, Ways to Live Forever (www.waystoliveforevermovie.com). Founded in the mid-90s, Children’s Chance funds... - April 16, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Digifish Create 2D Animation for the International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Digifish, a video production company based in York, recently teamed up with the school in Germany to create a bespoke 2D animation. - April 11, 2013 - Digifish
Aflamnah and YallaTV Partner to Promote Crowdfunding and Online Distribution for Arab Filmmakers
It’s the classic dilemma for independent Arab filmmakers: You have a great idea for a film, but no money to produce it. Or you’ve finished a great film, but you have no way to get it before an audience. Thanks to a new partnership between Aflamnah and YallaTV, Arab filmmakers will have more online tools and resources to find financial supporters and reach audiences in a dynamic new media environment. - April 10, 2013 - YallaTV
Actress Cloris Leachman to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Alliance for Women in Media
Nancy O’Dell, Felicity Huffman, Alison Sweeney, Adriana Ibañez, Cindy Marshall, Marti Grimsley, Renee Montagne to be honored for Professional Excellence in television, radio, new media and advertising. - April 09, 2013 - Innovative Souls PR
The Girl With The Red Balloon Short Film Makes It to the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival
A little girl. A homeless woman. A Red Balloon. What do all 3 have in common? The Girl With The Red Balloon is a short film written and directed by Kaylania Chapman, has been selected in the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival in April 2013. - April 09, 2013 - Altar Call Pictures
Critically-Acclaimed Documentaries on Ioway Indians Showcased at Richland Center City Auditorium April 13th
The unforgettable story of the Ioway Indians continues where the original award-winning documentary left off in two new films. “Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3” brings the story full circle. Q&A with Emmy-nominated filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle, anthropologist Bill Green and historian Mark Cupp. - April 08, 2013 - Fourth Wall Films
“On Tender Hooks,” First Human Suspension Feature Documentary Screening at the Cannes Film Market
“On Tender Hooks,” a feature length documentary about human suspension will be having its first industry screening at the Cannes Film Market 2013, before it has its UK premier in September at a Major International Film festival held in London. - April 08, 2013 - 2 Bulls on the Hill Productions
Constitutional Film Maker Likens the Constitution to Tenets of a Successful Business
The US Constitution, has given rise to the most powerful and wealthiest nation in history. - April 08, 2013 - Norm Novitsky
Casting Hub Member Lands His First Film Role in New York
A keen interest in the entertainment industry and a passion for acting led Sajid Chaudhary to Casting Hub. Shortly after auditioning and being accepted to Casting Hub, Sajid’s dream of becoming an actor quickly became a reality. He proudly shares his story of landing his first movie role in a... - April 07, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Internationally Acclaimed Classical Crossover Artist Mario Frangoulis Brings "Beautiful Things" to the US and Canada This Spring
Mario Frangoulis, the operatically trained powerhouse tenor and leading recording artist of Greece, brings his highly anticipated 2013 North American concert series, “Beautiful Things,” to audiences this spring. - April 05, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Eye Candy, Inc. Increases Their Video Editing and Color Correction Capacity with New Tools for Nucoda Film Master
Eye Candy, Inc. now has Digital Vision's 2013 rev2 grading and mastering suite, including ACES (ST 2065-1-2012). - April 04, 2013 - Eye Candy, Inc.
Second-Screen TV Standard Revealed & Shared Using Crowdfunding
"Prototype now available, the Second-Screen Standard is revealed. We are in a good position regarding patent claims, they are very broad in terms of TV object selection in conjunction with a Second-Screen, synced tablet TV ad claim is fantastic," said Joe Lorkovic, PixFlx CEO. - April 03, 2013 - PixFlx Inc.
Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Opening Raises $1.2 Million
Gene Simmons Makes Surprise Guest Appearance During Celebrity-Packed Events. - April 03, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
"There Are No Goodbyes" Feature Film World Premiere at Athens International Film and Video Festival
Lyons Den Productions LLC, in cooperation with the 40th annual Athens International Film + Video Festival, and the Athena Cinema are proud to announce the World Premiere of feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” on Sunday April 14th at 5:15pm. The screening will be held at the Athena... - April 01, 2013 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Wood Sheds Nashville Offers a Free Wood Chair on Select Sheds, Cabins and Barns
For a limited time, Wood Sheds Nashville offers a free handcrafted, oak chair with the rental of a select shed, cabin or barn. Their heavy-duty, outdoor chairs are crafted with care, and are made of solid oak boards over one inch thick. Each chair is a unique art piece. - March 31, 2013 - Wood Sheds Nashville
Accomplished Sci-Fi Film and TV Actor Interviews with Movie Review Podcast
Film and television actor Christopher Kirby of the international blockbuster film Iron Sky (2012) spent time chatting with the hosts of The Sci-Fi Super Friends Podcast via a Skype internet call while on location in Queensland, Australia where he is currently working on a new project. Millions of... - March 31, 2013 - The Sci-Fi Super Friends Podcast
Local Woodlands Production Company Approved by Kickstarter.com to Public Fund Film Project Named Music, Magic, Energy and God
Funding for this enormous film project is a coming from a grass roots effort hosted by Kickstarter.com at http://www.mmegthemovie.com or http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1339012743/music-magic-energy-and-god. - March 30, 2013 - Golden Westwinds Television and Filmworks
Bay Area Production Company Premiers a New Singing Cartoon Cat
Those looking for a cartoon based in the Bay Area finally have something to celebrate. The Walnut Creek-based company, Little Thunder Productions, has premiered a new family friendly web cartoon known simply as LT. This cartoon, the brainchild of local musician Jim Krochka, features a singing... - March 28, 2013 - Little Thunder Productions
Premier of a Movie Based on Immigration Law and Domestic Violence - Written by an Immigration Attorney.
Shattered Freedom (The Immigration Lawyer) By Shah Peerally Productions. Shah Peerally Productions proudly presents "Shattered Freedom," the latest episode in the story of "An American Dream," from the series, "The Immigration Lawyer." Inspired by the hardships and... - March 28, 2013 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
IQ Audio Introduces the M300 Power Amplifier
IQ Audio introduces the M300 mono block power amplifier. Own an Original. The IQ M300 monoblock amplifier - a 300-watt tour de force - establishes a new benchmark for Class D amplifiers. The IQ M300 is proudly handcrafted in the USA for the discerning listener, music and movies, who wants the ultimate in sonic purity with explosive dynamics, startling impact, slam, and control. All with great depth and three-dimensionality. Small, Beautiful, and Powerful. - March 26, 2013 - IQ Audio Corporation,
Sorry California! Another Production Company Epic Entertainment Ltd. Heads to the Sunshine State
Production company find other states, more favorable than Californa for filming. - March 26, 2013 - EPIC Entertainment LTD.
"Romancing the West" Tour Kicks Off Historical Concerts at Main Street Theaters in April
Woodstock Legend, “Melanie,” (Brand New Key), to headline “Romancing the West Legacy Tour” in April, in her first West Coast Tour in Years. Melanie Safka headlines, “Romancing the West,” an epic documentary style concert taking theater patrons on a time traveling journey through 240 years of the American West. - March 25, 2013 - Romancing the West
Maverick Entertainment Secures a 6-Pack of Films as the Sun Sets on SXSW
Maverick Entertainment continues its support of independent films by acquiring North American rights to six new movies. Films will begin releasing in third quarter 2013. - March 24, 2013 - Maverick Entertainment Group, Inc.
Visionary Cinema Presents Original King Kong for Special Tribute Event - Movie Played at Same Venue in 1933
Witness the film plus many extras for its 80th anniversary in the beautiful Pomona Fox Theater, built in 1931 and host to screenings of Kong in May 1933 just after its March premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. - March 23, 2013 - Visionary Cinema
Grand Entertainment Group to Release Michael Rymer’s Award Winning Film “Face To Face” Written by Australia’s Most Acclaimed Playwright, David Williamson
Now Available on DVD, the Australian feature film “Face to Face” features a stellar ensemble cast with some of Australia’s leading actors, and directed by Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned, Battlestar Galactica). - March 23, 2013 - Grand Entertainment Group
Two Sexy Movie Spoofs Arrive on DVD in May from Retromedia and BayView Entertainment
BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds two new erotic spoofs, “DJane-Go Untamed!” and “Harlots of the Caribbean,” in May 2013. - March 20, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Jack Of All Trades Releases Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Iron Man 3 T-Shirts
Jack Of All Trades Clothing, a Canadian-based brand, manufacturing licensed apparel, announced today that it has received approval to manufacture a line of limited edition Iron Man 3 t-shirts. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Iron Man and the recent release of the newest "Iron Man... - March 20, 2013 - Jack Of All Trades Clothing
Joy Keys Chats with Actress Angela Bassett About Olympus Has Fallen Film
Special Edition of "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys" podcast featuring Award winning Actress Angela Bassett chatting about her new film Olympus Has Fallen opening March 22nd. - March 19, 2013 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
A New Documentary Project Explores How Society Addresses Mental Illness in Teens
Announcement of an upcoming documentary film exploring society's reaction to adolescent mental illness from two Lehigh Valley filmmakers. - March 19, 2013 - Out of Sight Documentary
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Sound Skript Entertainment Will be Premiering Their New Stylish Film Noir Short, "Lady .38," March 26th at Curious Comedy Theatre in Portland, Oregon
Sound Skript Entertainment, out of Portland,Oregon,along with several other local film makers, will be having a showing of their latest films on March 26, 2013. Sound Skript will be premiering their latest endeavor, "Lady .38," a gritty and stylish short film noir. It will be held at Curious Comedy Theatre (5225 NE MLK Av, Portland,OR) at 7:30pm. - March 18, 2013 - Sound Skript Entertainment
MC2MM’s Miami Modeling Talent Hannah May Lands Huge Role in Sci-Fi Flick "Witch Hollow"
Miami modeling agency M2CMM has just announced that top Irish model, Hannah May just landed a lead role in the sci-fi movie, “Witch Hollow.” The show will be aired on the SyFy channel in the United States, which has been a massive success, and continues to rise in... - March 17, 2013 - MC2 Model Management
BayView Entertainment Announces the May 2013 DVD Release of the Feature Film Comedy “Penny Pinchers”
BayView Entertainment announces the May 21, 2013 DVD release of the Korean-language feature film comedy “Penny Pinchers” from Five Points Pictures. - March 16, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Sensory-Friendly Showing of Oz the Great and Powerful at Taft Fox Theatre
Taft Fox Theatre is having a sensory-friendly showing of the movie Oz the Great and Powerful on Saturday, March 16 at 3:00pm. With the lights up and the sound turned down, this showing is to help individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other sensory disorders, and their families enjoy a movie in an... - March 15, 2013 - Fox Theatre Taft