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Kickstarter Campaign Launching to Bring "Free Willy" Star Back to Hollywood
Blue Carpet Event Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Hit Film “Free Willy” and the World Premiere New Documentary About Orca at Historic Egyptian Theater - February 25, 2013 - Keiko the Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy
The Truth About the Modeling Industry
Reel Works Kicks Off Monthly Documentary Screening Series: On February 28th, Reel Works Teen Filmmaking screens the award-winning and internationally renowned documentary "Girl Model" for free. - February 25, 2013 - Reel Works Teen Filmmaking
The Best Movies You’ll Ever Hear
A new media enterprise produces award-winning and once optioned screenplays as a hybrid "Audiomovie" and Dramatized Radioplay. - February 24, 2013 - Screenplay Theater
Gravitas Ventures Acquires Jared Masters' New Horror Film "Slink"
Gravitas Ventures has gained Worldwide VOD rights to Jared Masters' Horror Film "Slink" for a June 1st, 2013 release. - February 24, 2013 - MoreHorror.com
Freelancers The Series - an Exciting New Fantasy Action Adventure Web Series - Launches a Kickstarter Campaign
Freelancers The Series - an Exciting new Fantasy Action Adventure web series - launches a Kickstarter campaign for finishing funds. Ignatius Fischer, owner of Witness Pictures and creator of Freelancers The Series, recently made the decision to open up funding to the fans and public via Kickstarter.com, a crowd-source funding platform for creative projects. From films, games, music, art, design and technology, Kickstarter.com is full of ambitious, innovative and imaginative projects. - February 23, 2013 - Charlie Boy Productions
South Africa’s Ultimate Safari Spa "Karkloof", Soon to be Aired on TV, Submitted for "Tourism Media Award"
The US based Seven Stars Travel Show™ was recently filmed at South Africa’s most recognized premier safari spa resort, at the Karkloof Safari Spa in KwaZulu-Natal, located by Durban, SA. Karkloof’s amazing wildlife, the award-winning organic spa and cuisine and luxurious eco lifestyle is featured in this film close-up and on location. Now submitted for the international "Tourism Media Award" at the upcoming ITB in Berlin. - February 21, 2013 - Seven Stars
Lead Actor in Arbor Avenue Films’ Latest Production, Star and the Snowman, Starring in CATCO’s Production of the Tony-Award Winning Red
Lead Actor Kevin McClatchy Headlines CATCO’s Red, the Story of Acclaimed Artist Mark Rothko; Filmmakers’ Crowdfunding Campaign Nearing Goal on Kickstarter - February 21, 2013 - Arbor Avenue Films
The 2B Show - Search for the Next Big Thing
The potential of the Internet, with sites such as Youtube and Facebook, means that Film Festivals are not the only way for writers, directors, actors and producers to get their work noticed. - February 21, 2013 - 2b Acting Ltd
Former Passions Star, Chrystee Pharris Stars in Interracial Body Swap Short Film "The Takeover"
Best Friends Experience an Interracial Body Swap in Clever New Comedy from Rayven Choi Films. Rayven Choi Films announced the launch of their comical short film, The Takeover, that made its online world premiere debut just in time for Valentine's Day, at www.thetakeoverfilm.com. The Takeover is... - February 18, 2013 - Rayven Choi Films
Monster Japan Travel Guide Author Armand Vaquer at Mad Monster Party
Armand Vaquer, author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" to attend Mad Monster Party convention in Charlotte, North Carolina March 22-24. - February 17, 2013 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Videosmith, Inc. Philadelphia Named Official Camera Supplier to Gettysburg 150th Film
The production will feature a true cinematic look and a combination of cameras have been chosen to capture the action this July. - February 17, 2013 - Rob Child & Associates, LLC
Celebrity Spokespersons Sought for National Child-Abuse Awareness Month
The makers of the Academy Award winning films About Schmidt, ALI & A Beautiful Mind seek Celebrity Spokespersons for ChildrenWithoutAVoiceUSA, official sponsors of their new groundbreaking film TUCHT, a psycho-thriller inspired by 8 remarkable adult-survivors of child-abuse. - February 16, 2013 - ASAOPE Independent FilmWorks
Exposing a Diamond in the Rough
ProPatterns, Inc. encounters a new experience while filming Exposed. - February 15, 2013 - ProPatterns, Inc.
Award Winning Film "Qwerty" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
“Qwerty” is the heartwarming tale of introverted word-nerd Zoe and her newfound love Marty as she attempts to become the 2nd ever female National ScrabbleTM Champion. - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Award Winning Film "Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
Not many moments in life change the course of history; break the mold; shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on a chilly night in November 1973, such a moment took place. For the second time in history, the Americans stormed France in an epic battle. This battle, however, would... - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Award Winning Film "Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
In an acting tour de force, one man performs 36 roles in the telling of the Emmett Till tragedy. Experience the story, trial, and unbelievable confessions of those accused of Emmett's murder in this riveting drama. DAR HE will be screened at the 2013 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival on... - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Summertime Entertainment's Dorothy of Oz Film Garners Nomination in "The Earnies" Social Media Awards
Totally Toto Tuesday Facebook campaign also successful in nationwide adoption of Cairn terriers. - February 14, 2013 - Summertime Entertainment
YallaTV, VOD and the Independent Filmmaker: a Powerful Partnership
Regardless of who pleads guilty, the verdict is the same: The rise of video on demand (VOD) has changed the fate of independent film distribution. - February 14, 2013 - YallaTV
Cooper Capital Limited Announces "Sandow" Movie in Development
Alexander Cooper announces the development of the Feature Film currently titled “Sandow”, the first full length feature film inspired by Eugen Sandow, the original strong man, and founder of body building. It is the extraordinary epic story of a legendary old time strongman- charting... - February 12, 2013 - Cooper Capital Ltd
AlphaDogs Post Inflicts Suspense in New Indie Thriller
A scary vibe was created for the film with just the right amount of picture contrast and shadow combined with suspenseful background sound effects. - February 12, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dark Sleep, The Indestructible Man, Plus Two RetroGold Titles Coming to DVD in April from Retromedia & BayView
BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds four titles, including a new feature film, “The Dark Sleep,” in April 2013. - February 09, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Publication of the New Book "Journey to Ogasawara" by Michael Craig
The publication of Michael Craig's first book "Journey to Ogasawara" has been eagerly anticipated and is a companion to the film from Copernicus Films "David Burliuk and the Japanese avant-garde" - February 08, 2013 - Copernicus Films
BayView Entertainment Announces the April 2013 Special-Edition DVD Release of the Feature Film “Going by the Book”
BayView Entertainment announces the April 16, 2013 release of the special edition 2-DVD of the Korean-language feature film “Going by the Book” from Five Points Pictures. - February 08, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Dr. Leigh-Davis Signs with Media Talent Agency and Focuses on Comedy
In addition to developing the docuseries "The Magazine," Dr. Leigh-Davis will be seeking new comedy work with her new representatives, Media Talent Agency. - February 08, 2013 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Product of My Environment Has Done It Again
Product Of My Environment is now a short film. It started as a book, then an award winner, and a song. Short film premiere of Product Of My Environment will be March 16, 2013, at the Black Spectrum Theatre, Jamaica, NY from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can get further information at http://www.productofmyenvironment.net. - February 06, 2013 - Product Of My environment
"Virginity" Independent Feature Film Tackles Major Human Rights Issue
"Virginity," a film by director Saaed Khoze (starring Michelle Farivar, Jessica Hendrickson, Vera Nova, Nina Nayebi and Kamran Malak Motiei), is an independent feature-length film based on true events. It tackles the perverse subject and worldwide epidemic of "honor killings"... - February 05, 2013 - LA Independent Film & Entertainment
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