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DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
“Bummer Summer” Premieres Worldwide on Facebook
“Bummer Summer,” the breakthrough feature debut from indie director Zach Weintraub, is premiering worldwide on Facebook via Cinecliq. - May 25, 2012 - Cinecliq
Gomolo.com Adds Tamil, Telugu and Marathi Movies
Gomolo.com is expected to grow further and cement its position as one of the leading sites for movies in India. - May 24, 2012 - Gomolo
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Nunset Boulevard: the Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show Available May 29, 2012
Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show Debuts on DVD May 29 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show available May 29, 2012. The Little Sisters of Hoboken have been invited to sing at the Hollywood Bowl. They are thrilled at the... - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of the Shakespeare Globe Production of Henry VIII Available May 29, 2012
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of The Shakespeare Globe production of Henry VIII available May 29, 2012. The Tudor Court is locked in a power struggle between its nobles and the Machiavellian Cardinal Wolsey, the King's first minister and the country's most conspicuous symbol of... - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Words and Music by Bobby Troup
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD availability of Words And Music By Bobby Troup on DVD. Route 66 the celebrated “Mother Road” “Main Street of America” which was immortalized in song by Bobby Troup in 1946 66 years ago this year. Who was this composer Bobby Troup? In an... - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"Ten Men on the Field" - New Short Film Examines Pro Baseball
Baseball is one of the oldest and most traditional American sports in history. In 1947, during the Civil Rights movement, it proved that integration could work and black people could compete with whites with class, skill, and dignity. Now, experience the game America knows and loves in a completely different way. Writer and director, Scott Essman and Visionary Cinema hits a homerun in telling a creative, fictional, smart story about top executives trying to change the rules of the game itself. - May 22, 2012 - Visionary Cinema
Hair-Metal Documentary Included Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The real-life exploits of glam band Nova Rex come back to life in this hilarious 2011 documentary dvd that recalls the heavy-metal group riffing through the late 1980s hair-band era before crashing into a wall of early '90s grunge. - May 22, 2012 - Quantum Records
David Decoteau’s Rapid Heart Pictures LLC Offers Horror and Suspense Films for the Female Eye
A trip to the horror section of a DVD store can be a pretty scary proposition for a woman—and not in a good way. For while everyone expects thrills and chills from their scary movies, female viewers often express genuine distress with the content of today’s horror. Terms like... - May 21, 2012 - Rapid Heart Pictures
DIY Comedy Set to Film in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
DIY comedy Fix and Flip is scheduled to shoot this summer in Windsor, Ontario. The first production for Canadian based Probity Productions, Fix and Flip is written by Windsor writer Rhys Wyn Trenhaile, and The Art of Screenwriting's founder, Don Macnab-Stark. The film is another strong sign of the... - May 20, 2012 - The Art of Screenwriting
Erie Art Museum to Launch New Film Series Curated by Filmmaker John C. Lyons
Erie Art Museum will host summer film series downtown on Wednesday evenings starting June 6. - May 17, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
“Bloodrop” Premieres Worldwide on Facebook
Director Alexi Popogrebskiy’s depth-defying short film “Bloodrop” is premiering worldwide on Facebook via Cinecliq. - May 17, 2012 - Cinecliq
Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing Wins Rising Star Award at the CIFF in Vancouver Canada
Alex King, a Romanian adoptee, was honored by the Canada International Film Festival by receiving a Rising Star Award for his documentary "Born To Be Our Children, Romanian Adoption Stories." - May 17, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
First Mobile Screenwriting App for iOS to Launch Major Update
After 2 years of development, the much awaited follow up to the popular Scripts Pro screenwriting app for iOS is prepared for launch. The major update will be released in the Apple App Store this week. - May 17, 2012 - Inkless Ideas
Pennsylvania Rapper Cadet Releases Solar Systella Mixtape
PA emcee set to satisfy fans with his debut. - May 15, 2012 - Cadet
Oklahoma Queen Takes Throne at Palace Istanbul by Storm
While 007, cast and his crew are filming all around Istanbul today, preparations are underway for a royal evening. - May 15, 2012 - Demetra George
Cambodian Indie Feature Film "Freedom Deal" Fights Lack of Local Financing with Cambodia's First-Ever Global Crowd Funding Effort
Cambodian Indie Feature Film "Freedom Deal" Fights Lack of Local Funding & Missing Cinema Infrastructure following Khmer Rouge regime using global Crowd funding for the first time ever in the history of Cambodian cinema, to reveal the untold story of the secret 1970 US War in Cambodia. - May 14, 2012 - Camerado
Back by Popular Demand. Enteractive Solutions Group, Inc. (ESG) Handles Rules and Administration for Disney Family Movies Trivia Tuesdays.
Enteractive Solutions Group, Inc. (ESG) is again providing its expert sweepstakes administration and compliance services for Disney Family Movies Trivia Tuesdays. Due to the great success of the initial installment, Disney has extended the sweepstakes until December 2012. - May 14, 2012 - Enteractive Solutions Group, Inc.
Joseph Brodsky Biopic "A Room and a Half" Premieres on Facebook
“A Room and a Half,” the phantasmagoric pseudo-biopic of exiled Russian poet Joseph Brodsky, is premiering worldwide on Facebook via Cinecliq. - May 13, 2012 - Cinecliq
Film Chattanooga Presents “The Craft and Business of Screenwriting”
Film Chattanooga is holding its next quarterly event to take place at the YMCA in downtown Chattanooga. With a focus on the topic of screenwriting, the meeting will take place on Thursday, May 17th, at 6:30pm. There will be a panel discussion featuring experienced industry insiders who will be... - May 13, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Believe in Heroes: Hemsworth, Lee, Artists Cover "The Avengers" at Wizard World Philadelphia
Chris Hemsworth, Stan Lee, Lou Ferrigno and more than a dozen top artists who have worked on "The Avengers" will be on hand at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. - May 13, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Shotguns and Saris – the Third Edition of the London INDIAN Film Festival Launches
Celebrating the burgeoning movement of alternative Indian cinema, the third annual London INDIAN Film Festival, will run from 20 June – 3 July. Supported by Film London and Western Union, the festival brings to UK audiences a selection of cutting edge films from some of India’s hottest... - May 13, 2012 - London Indian Film Festival
Hitchcock Masterwork "Rear Window" Gets 3D Treatment
Rear Window to be released in 3D to meet the director's original intention. - May 12, 2012 - Triple Dee Labs
Witch Trinity Takes a Break in Sainsbury’s Cafe
Sainsbury’s Moortown branch helps local film maker by opening their cafe door to the making of the new supernatural series Witch Trinity. - May 12, 2012 - 2b Acting Ltd
Editors' Lounge Post NAB 2012 Roundup to Feature Avid and BlackMagic Design
Avid and BlackMagic Design will be showing off their latest video editing software tools at the Editors' Lounge on May 18th. - May 11, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Passerby Announces Launch of Donation-Based Crowdfunding Platform Exclusive to Film
Passerby launched their donation based crowdfunding platform with three films in funding. - May 10, 2012 - Passerby
Singer/Songwriter Tina Malia Releases New Single & Video "The Lost Frontier"
In preparation for debuting her highly anticipated pop/electronic album “The Lost Frontier” next month, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Tina Malia premiered her first single and title track worldwide today, which can be purchased exclusively from her on-line store... - May 10, 2012 - Tina Malia
Planning for Exit Screening Miss Representation Sponsors McMillan, SAP and BIV
Planning for Exit, a firm that helps CEOs build the value of their businesses and increase the probability of a successful exit, announced today it will be screening the acclaimed documentary Miss Representation at the Scotiabank Theatre June 6, 2012 in Vancouver at 5:30 PM. Miss Representation... - May 10, 2012 - Planning for Exit
“0s & 1s” Premieres Worldwide on Facebook
Director Eugene Kotlyarenko’s indie feature “0s and 1s” is now streaming worldwide on Cinecliq, the world's only global VOD platform fully integrated into Facebook. - May 10, 2012 - Cinecliq
Texas Jewelry Designer Selected to Create Jewelry Gift for Oscar-Nominated Actor Ryan Gosling
Alison Julien Collection Designs Exclusive Men's Jewelry Accessory for Hollywood Actor - May 09, 2012 - Alison Julien Collection®
TomCat Films LLC Signs with Latin American Entertainment Authority Bender Media Services to Rep Films in Key Territories
TomCat Films LLC (www.tomcatfilmsllc.com) President and CEO, Ted Chalmers, is pleased to announce that it has secured Bender Media Services (BMS) to serve as the company’s exclusive distributor for all Latin American territories. Bender Media Services Corp. offers stellar product and... - May 09, 2012 - TomCat Films LLC
Tikibone Announces SketchPad Pro Fundraiser on Kickstarter
Tikibone, LLC, is an innovative software applications company that is bringing attention to its first software app, SketchPad Pro, by using Kickstarter to obtain project funding. - May 08, 2012 - Tikibone, LLC
New Metaphysical Film Challenges the "Law of Attraction"
The Thought Exchange, based on the bestselling book of the same title, is a new metaphysical documentary film by Usher Morgan. - May 08, 2012 - Library Tales Publishing
Modern Day Stand By Me “The Club” Sets Its Sights on the Stars
Neustein Entertainment and Chiron Films, Inc. joins Fixed Sign Productions to produce “The Club” an upcoming feature film. The Club is an epic tale based on a true story set in the projects of Bradford, Mass. “The Club” depicts the true life story of Charles Cipple and his... - May 05, 2012 - Chiron Films, Inc.
Proud to be Cape Verdean: A Look at Cape Verdeans in the Golden State
Mike Costa's new film features a look at the Cape Verdean community in California featuring music by The Mendes Brothers and Narration by Michael Beach. - May 04, 2012 - Side Door Entertainment
There Are No Goodbyes Advance Film Screening in Croatia with Soundtrack Musicians Deadhorse
Lyons Den Productions, in cooperation with Deadhorse, the city of Rijeka, Distune Promotion, and Art-Kino Croatia are proud to announce a special preview screening of their work-in-progress feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” followed by a live concert with soundtrack musicians,... - May 04, 2012 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Aary Films to Release "MJMW" Soon in Film Festivals Worldwide
Aary Films is all set to premiere its short film MJMW. The movie has been produced under the banner Ritesh Parikh Productions and directed by Ajayender Loka. The movie consists of a young cast and crew. Aary films will hold the premiere of the film on May 22nd, 2012 in New York city. MJMW is a psychological thriller with the principal photography being done in the New York/New Jersey area in the USA last year. The film is slated for release in 2012 to film festivals worldwide. - May 03, 2012 - Aary Films
Silver Screen Icon Marilyn Monroe™ Shines on Perth Mint Silver Coin
As the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s untimely passing approaches, The Perth Mint has today released a special commemorative coin to celebrate her unbridled life and incredible career. An American actress, singer and model who graced the screen with her luminous beauty, Marilyn Monroe... - May 02, 2012 - The Perth Mint
Senior Olympics Documentary to Make Sacramento Premiere
The feature documentary Age of Champions will make its Sacramento premiere Monday, May 21st at the Crest Theater, with a special appearance director Christopher Rufo and producer Keith Ochwat. Age of Champions is the uplifting story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the... - April 28, 2012 - Documentary Foundation
TheFilmportal.net & Max Legrand Cannes Art Auction in Aid of TG Foundation
TheFilmPortal.net, a networking and business tool for Film Festivals Worldwide, presents an Art Auction by internationally renowned neo-expressionist artist Max Legrand, which will take place during the 65th Cannes Film Festival on 22nd May from 7.00pm. A percentage of the proceeds from sales of Max Legrand’s works will be donated to the TG Foundation. - April 28, 2012 - TG Foundation
Salon Ciel Will Highlight Undiscovered and Emerging Filmmakers with the Take Two Film Festival at Theatre 80 St. Marks November 2-4, 2012
Winners at the three-day festival will be awarded with The Manny, live performances by City {On} Fire and the Villalobos Brothers. - April 28, 2012 - Take Two Film Festival
"Adrianne Curry’s Super Fans" to Premiere on Stan Lee’s World of Heroes Youtube Channel
A New Series About Fans of Comics, Movies and Cosplay Seeks Fans To Feature On The Upcoming Season - April 27, 2012 - Viardo Artists
Red Tide Pictures Presents What !s, an Offroad Film
Red Tide Pictures presents a Wiley Watson film, What !s. As the sequel to the popular motorcycle action film What !F; What !S is the next step in off-road moto progression and cinematography. With a bigger cast, more cameras, and killer locations, Red Tide Pictures takes you on an adrenaline fueled... - April 26, 2012 - Red Tide Pictures
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Shines a Spotlight on Filmmakers
Nashville Church of Scientology helps filmmakers take center stage during the Nashville Film Festival. - April 25, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Danker & Danker Supports FilmCom
FilmCom Projects come in from all over the World - April 25, 2012 - Danker & Danker Public Relations/Marketing
Kilgore Wins Best Actress at Broad Street Film Festival
Jade Kilgore was nominated for and won the award for Best Actress on April 21, 2012 at Broad Street Film Festival Awards Ceremony. - April 25, 2012 - Bad Prop Gun Productions
Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
CFRI is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Wine for a Cure to take place on Sunday, May 20th, 2012. This year, they will have a VIP Reception, followed by a special screening of the award winning documentary, The Power of Two. - April 24, 2012 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
New Vampire Movie: A Good Man
Radowski Films is proud to announce the worldwide screenplay release of their upcoming vampire movie A Good Man (Un homme bien). The screenplay was written by supernatural suspense novelist and screenwriter Vanessa Morgan (Drowned Sorrow, The Strangers Outside). - April 24, 2012 - Vanessa Morgan
"Darren John Langford" Joins the Witch Trinity Cast
Darren John Langford, is the British actor notable for playing the mentally disabled character Spencer Gray in the long running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks and he takes a lead role in 2b Acting’s new super-natural fantasy drama Witch Trinity. - April 21, 2012 - 2b Acting Ltd
Tomcat Films LLC Looks to Spread "Germ" Worldwide with Secured Rights Deal
TomCat Films LLC (www.tomcatfilmsllc.com) announces today that it has secured worldwide rights to Two Thirds Productions’ sci-fi horror feature, Germ, which premiered at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) on March 29th, 2012. Germ, in which the military's attempt to... - April 20, 2012 - TomCat Films LLC