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Who Says Indie Film Makers Can’t do It Like the Hollywood Big Guys? Charlie Boy Productions Looks to Make (Prologue) Short Film Johnny Games Into First Ever Indietrilogy

Who says Indie Film Makers can’t do it like the Hollywood big guys? Charlie Boy Productions looks to make (Prologue) Short Film “Johnny Games” into first ever Independent Epic Action/Thriller Trilogy. - February 04, 2013 - Charlie Boy Productions

Horrorshow, Inc. and Shooting Creek Films Announce Completed Psycho-Thriller "House of Good and Evil" Starring Rachel Marie Lewis and Christian Oliver

Picture locked and collecting foreign distribution offers, "House of Good and Evil" completes post-production and heats up in the independent film market - January 28, 2013 - Shooting Creek Films

Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation and World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Collaborate to Support Cancer Patients and Families

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is pleased to announce a partnership with Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation (CCBF) http://www.childrenscbf.org (the largest and oldest charitable organization in the US dedicated to the care of children with cancer and blood disorders)... - January 28, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Survey Shows Strong Interest in Films About the U.S. Constitution

Independent film producer and director Norm Novitsky (http://www.normnovitsky.com) has released the results of an online survey designed to gauge public interest in a feature film on the U.S. Constitution. Conducted in the Fourth Quarter of 2012, the poll generated over 1,300 responses. An... - January 26, 2013 - Norm Novitsky

Central Ohio Filmmakers’ Crowdfunding Campaign Debuts on Kickstarter

Local Award-Winning Filmmakers Aim to Raise $8,000 Leveraging Kickstarter to Help Produce Their Latest Project - January 26, 2013 - Arbor Avenue Films

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Teams Up with the Pablove Foundation to Bring Awareness to Childhood Cancers

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is partnering with The Pablove Foundation (Pablove), to fight pediatric cancers through the release of the award-winning film, Ways To Live Forever (www.waystoliveforevermovie.com). Based on the acclaimed British children's novel by Sally... - January 24, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Cheer Channel Announces Cast for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One

Cheer Channel Inc. announces the cast of the upcoming second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The cast is composed of real cheerleaders and actors with a cheer background. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant

Partnership to Fight Pediatric Cancers Formed Between World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation and Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation joins Rally For Kids with Cancer Foundation and its entertainment industry supporters including Eva Longoria, Goldie Hawn, and Hayden Christiansen, in preparation for the US release of the award-winning feature film Ways To Live Forever, a portion of the proceeds of which will go to benefit further research and assistance for pediatric cancer patients and their families. - January 21, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Investment Manager and Production Finance Executive Launches Film Advisory Aperture Road

Aperture Road delivers actionable insights and strategies in filmed entertainment to increase project viability, economic feasibility and eventual financial performance. - January 18, 2013 - Aperture Road

Artlightenment Begins Push Play Series

The Artlightenment artist showcase is famous for bringing all art forms together under one roof, and now it is launching a series of showcases for filmmakers. - January 18, 2013 - Artlightenment

Catapooolt.com Invites Design + Art Community to Celebrate 100 Years of Indian Cinema in Contest

The contest entitled “My 100 Years of Indian Cinema” is open to all creative types of the world as an opportunity to permanently etch their presence on Indian cinema. It is jointly brought to you by Jade Magnet, India’s leading creative crowd-sourcing platform and the soon to be launched, India’s most rewarding crowd-funding and engagement platform for movies, music and creative arts: Catapooolt. - January 17, 2013 - Catapooolt

10th Annual Access Film Music Showcase - Connecting MusicMakers with FilmMakers January 17 - 27, 2013 During Film Festival Week in Park City, Utah USA

Access Film Music Spotlights Exceptional Music during Festival Week - January 16 – 29, 2013. - January 17, 2013 - Access Film Music Ltd.

SPARK FX Conference & Festival Returns January 30th

The SPARK FX Conference & Festival, returns to the Vancouver International Film Centre (VIFC), January 30 to February 3, 2013. SPARK FX 2013 will feature talks on The Dark Knight Rises and Halo 4. Additional programming is currently being scheduled, keep an eye out for updates, and visit sparkfx.ca or Spark CG on Facebook, for updated information on the program schedule, speakers, and sponsorship opportunities. SPARK ANIMATION ’13, will be taking place September 11-15, 2013. - January 16, 2013 - SPARK FX

Endure to Cure Teams Up with World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation to Bring Awareness to Childhood Cancers

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is joining with Endure to Cure (Endure) to battle childhood cancers through the award-winning film, Ways To Live Forever (www.waystoliveforevermovie.com), which is slated for release in 2013. Based on the acclaimed British children's novel by... - January 16, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series

IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions

Leukemia Texas and World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Collaborate to Battle Childhood Cancers

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) has formed a collaboration with Leukemia Texas in an effort to fight pediatric cancers through the release of the award-winning film, Ways To Live Forever (www.waystoliveforevermovie.com), opening 2013 in North America. Based on the acclaimed... - January 09, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Escalante Lundy Describes Experience as Madingo Fighter in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained

New Orleans Actor Makes Film Debut in Tarantino’s New Spaghetti Western Django Unchained. - January 06, 2013 - Escalante Lundy

UFO Film Festival Seeks Entries

The nation’s longest running UFO related event, the 2013 EBE Film Festival is now accepting entries for the February 26th - March 3rd events at The Fort McDowell Radisson in Fountain Hills, Arizona. A celebration of paranormal filmmaking, the 2013 EBEFF includes screenings, social events and... - January 06, 2013 - International UFO Congress

Celebrating the Legendary Dance Career of Mikhail Baryshnikov

Celebrating the Legendary Dance Career of Mikhail Baryshnikov on DVD & Blu-ray - January 06, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Grave of the Vampire, The Jitters, and four Edgar Wallace Thrillers Coming to DVD in March from Retromedia & BayView

BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds four new titles, including two new to DVD features: Grave of the Vampire and The Jitters, in March 2013. - January 05, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

Two Celebrated Korean Feature Films - “The Suicide Forecast” and “Punch” - Coming to DVD in March 2013 from BayView

BayView Entertainment releases two new acclaimed Korean feature films in March 2013 on special edition DVDs: “Punch” and “The Suicide Forecast.” - January 04, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

Casting Director James Levine Launches New Company

Los Angeles casting director James Levine is pleased to announce the launch of a new company, Action Casting, which is comprised of a team of experienced casting directors. - December 29, 2012 - James Levine Casting

"Drift" Surf Movie Trailer Released

The first trailer of the new Australian surf film "Drift" has been released and can now be watched online. The film was shot last year at various locations along Western Australia's south west coastline, from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste, Margaret River, Gracetown, Nannup and... - December 28, 2012 - The Margaret River Guide

Grauer School Hosts Film Screening of Sundance Film Festival Documentary, "Miss Representation"

The Grauer School will host the film screening and post-film discussion of “Miss Representation” on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 6:00 pm in the Great Hall on the school campus located at 1500 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the 90-minute... - December 26, 2012 - The Grauer School

Claes Nobel, Gabe Reed Productions and World Peace One Press Conference Streams to an Audience of Over 2 Million Viewers

Gabe Reed Productions, Claes Nobel and World Peace One held a news conference at the Rolling Stone club in Hollywood on December 20, 2012 to announce a series of global concerts in 2013 as part of a 10 year global peace multi-media initiative. The press conference was streamed live to over 2... - December 23, 2012 - Gabe Reed Productions

Amma Ki Boli Being Readied for Release Next Year

Amma Ki Boli is a comedy film which also has instances of satire. It takes a dig at the essence of relationships in the present world. - December 22, 2012 - Ammaa Ki Boli

Adrain Washington and NDDFTV Are at It Again, This Time They're Bringing the Drama

NDDF TV and its creator Adrain Washington have been focused on entertainment based talk and cooking shows with the inception of "The Healthy Season," "Online Movie Review Show" and "Entertainer Spotlight," Now they are venturing into dramatic television. - December 21, 2012 - No Deals With The Devil Filmworks, llc.

Sundance Lab Finalist Launches Indiegogo Campaign

San Francisco Film Society sponsored film “The Purple Onion” begins fundraising efforts for production in 2013. - December 20, 2012 - The Purple Onion

Post Production Professionals Learn Invaluable Color Correction Tips at AlphaDogs Editors' Lounge

Film and television editors learned how waveform monitors aid in perfecting the craft of color-correction with the seminar now available on The Editors’ Lounge Channel. - December 19, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats Adds Some Luxury to GBK’s Golden Globes Gifting Suite

The unique bath and body line of Macomb, Michigan based designers Laura and Skylar Bisel, owners of Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats, will be showcased at the official 2013 GBK Golden Globes Gift Lounge in Beverly Hills, California on January 11-12. - December 18, 2012 - Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats

Emmy-Nominated Filmmakers Bring Documentary About Ioway Indians to Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska December 17

Event Sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council will Feature Q&A with Ioway Tribal Elders and Filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films - December 17, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films

Emmy® Nominated Filmmakers’ New Documentary “Lost Nation: The Ioway 2&3” to Preview in Miami, Oklahoma

Ioway Tribal Elders to Appear at Oklahoma Humanities Council Event. - December 17, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films

Why Whiskey & Apple Pie is Good for Your Health

ICareVillage, one of the largest distributors of videos on health and aging, just released a new movie called "Whiskey and Apple Pie: Delicious Wit & Wisdom Across America." This inspiring award-winning movie is based on a journey of two 40-something women who travel the country for three years seeking the wisdom of men and women over the age of seventy-five. Tippi Hedren, Mickey Rooney and 30 other seniors share the secret of happiness and offer their messages to younger generations. - December 17, 2012 - ICareVillage

Bronx Boys Show AlphaDogs Post a Good Time

AlphaDogs ensures high standards in post-production delivery of the new feature-length documentary hosted by Carl Reiner. - December 15, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Sean Young Shoots ’em Up Gangster Style in Her New Movie Send No Flowers

Sean Young Stars in Award Winning Director Fred Carpenter Film - December 15, 2012 - Send No Flowers

Cheer Channel Announces Glitterbug Cosmetics as a Sponsor for New Series, Cheer Mashup

Glitterbug Cosmetics, makeup provider for Season 1 of the Cheer Channel Inc. original web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, will partner with CCI on a new series, Cheer Mashup. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant

Amethyst Jeans to Partner with Cheer Channel as Major Brand Sponsor of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader

Amethyst Jeans, major youth denim manufacturer, will partner with Cheer Channel Inc. for the second season of the CCI hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant

Gypsyland - Searching for Sarah - Wisefool TV in Partnership with Espresso TV and the Community at Large Are on Track to Complete the Gypsyland Documentary

In these days of double dip recession and misrepresentations by the media, funding and distribution for films is changing. A new documentary film entitled Gypsyland is forging new collaborations. The filmmakers are using the Kickstarter crowd-funding platform to fund the project. Martyn Bray the films director says, “Crowd funding will allow the Romani community to get involved with the creative process and have a direct say in whether this film gets made or not.” - December 14, 2012 - Gypsyland

Three Feature Films Coming to DVD in February from BayView Entertainment

BayView Entertainment’s DVD feature film catalog adds three new titles, including two from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment, in February 2013. - December 13, 2012 - BayView Entertainment

Oak3 Films and Xtreme Media Grants Access to Premium Content Interactive Drama TERRORVILLE

Following the success of TERRORVILLE’s launch in the Philippines last year, Oak3 Films and Xtreme Media Pte Ltd have decided to open access to the interactive drama for all audiences this Christmas. - December 12, 2012 - Oak3 Films

Film Vet Ashaine Briscoe Enters the Spotlight with Quirky, Heartfelt New Shorts

Long-time production assistant and art director Ashaine Briscoe is making her writing, directing, and producing debut with new short film Roadside Assistance. - December 09, 2012 - Ashaine Briscoe Inc

The Whittier Rio Hondo Aids Project & P.E.A.R.L. Project Present a Special Free Screening of Straightlaced - How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up

The Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project and Pearl present a one night only screening of the gender questioning Straightlaced – How Gender’s Got us all Tied Up Thursday, December 20, 2012 at The Christopher Wahl Center located at 12401 Slauson Avenue, Unit G, Whittier, California 90603 at 6:30PM. - December 08, 2012 - Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project

The Bully Film Short to Premier at the Anthology Film Archives at 32 Second Ave. New York, NY 10003

The Bully Film short to hold its first press and VIP screening January 10th, 2013. The film depicts a Muslim high school student, who endures bullying at the hands of her school mates; she finds allies in unexpected places. This production is based on the single "Stop Bullying" by aspiring recording artist, Jiggy Jada, and is a collaborated effort between parents, teachers, students and up and coming actors. - December 07, 2012 - Mynding My Own Bizness/ M.M.O.B.

Independent Film in "Brothers in Arms" Need of Your Help

Independent Film Looking to raise funds to start production on Film while helping America's Heroes... - December 02, 2012 - Lima Films

Malfunction Films Introduces Project Nine

An experimental program to produce short and feature films. - December 01, 2012 - Malfunction Films

Smart Television Could Change Our Culture

For centuries television has determined the course of our actions, trends, cognitive thinking skills, and so forth in society. - November 30, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm

Celebrating Life in Union, a Documentary Narrated by Andy Garcia and Featuring Stories of Cuba’s Former Political Prisoners, to Make Miami Premiere at Doc Miami Film Fest

HBR Productions and Producer/Director Gladys Bensimon are pleased to announce that the Miami premiere of their documentary, Celebrating Life in Union, will take place Saturday, December 8th at 6:30 pm at the DocMiami Film Festival. Celebrating Life In Union captures the tragedy and brotherhood of... - November 29, 2012 - HBR Production