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Tiffany, Derrick Barry, Justin Jedlica, and Latrice Royale Join Cast of "Dragged Off," a Dark Surreal Comedy About a Celebrity and Their Drag Queen Impersonator
Sweet Deals Media, Spare Change Productions, and Manhattan Beach Studios Presents: Dragged Off, a gloriously hilarious surreal thriller starring Tiffany (80s pop icon and billboard top 100 artist), Derrick Barry (RuPaul's Drag Race), Justin Jedlica AKA The Human Ken Doll (Botched, Men of West... - December 26, 2022 - Sweet Deals Media
Winston Verdult, of Orange County, California, Receives Highest YoungArts Award for Accomplishments in Film
Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, CA from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, has been named a 2023 YoungArts Finalist in Film, the highest honor of the organization. Verdult has been recognized for the caliber of his artistic achievement and joins 150 of the most accomplished young visual,... - December 19, 2022 - Winston Verdult
Treasure Hunters and Filmmakers Head for the Hills in Search of Lost History
A team of experienced outdoorsmen and historical researchers combine their efforts to film and produce their explorations in the Western States of America. After years of planning and organizing, the crew is ready for any hurdle that stands in their way. Treasures in America Production Company announces the release of the “Uncharted Expedition” series which takes to YouTube for a soft opening. - December 12, 2022 - Treasures in America LLC
7-Time Award-Winning Young OC Actress Will Appear in Upcoming Sci-Fi with Anthony Michael Hall
Kayden Tokarski will play a mean girl in the upcoming 1980s sci-fi psychological drama, "Roswell Delirium," starring Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace, Reggie VelJohnson, Lisa Whelchel and other iconic stars. - December 08, 2022 - Kayden Tokarski
Cris Cyborg Finds Inspiration from Bruce Lee Ahead of Saturday's Return to Boxing Ring
Cris Cyborg returns to Boxing Ring Saturday, Dec. 10 against Gabby Holloway on the main card Terence Crawford vs. Dave Avanesyan PPV, and on her final day of training camp, pays her respects to Bruce Lee grave memorial in Seattle, Washington. - December 07, 2022 - Cris Cyborg
Explosive New Documentary "Trump's Rosebud" Explains Donald Trump's Rise to the White House Through Lens of "Citizen Kane"
"Trump's Rosebud," a new documentary by Robert Orlando, shows how Donald Trump's early dreams to make it big in Hollywood were inspired by his favorite film "Citizen Kane." The film illustrates the relentless ambition and media savvy that led him to the White House, featuring a slate of public figures who've known, worked with, and observed Trump. - December 06, 2022 - Nexus Media
Producing Her First Feature Film Has Been an Adventure of a Lifetime, Says Sonia W Kohli: "I Would Definitely do It Again"
Sonia W Kohli, the founder of "The Kunishka Productions Ltd" discusses the journey of making her first feature film. She shares how this journey has been full of roller coasters. - December 04, 2022 - The Kunishka Productions ltd
Pirates Press on at CMX Cinemas Fallschase - Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Presents Fusion 4 World Dance and Music Movie
Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Inc. Presents Fusion World Dance and Music Live Red-Carpet Experience at CMX Cinemas Fallschase. Embrace World Cultures Inc. (501(c)3) in association with Firestorm Productions Inc. announces the last of our tickets that are on... - December 02, 2022 - Firestorm Productions Inc.
Andeco Films Releases "Changing the Odds"
Producer Anthony D. Colby and Andeco Films bring their classic film, "Changing the Odds," to streaming. - November 27, 2022 - Andeco Films LLC.
Brand New Supernatural Series for Those Who Love Demons and Angels
Best Selling paranormal romance and horror author Barb Jones has just released a new book in a brand new supernatural series. Readers of the genre will be excited about the "Heaven and Hell" series involving demon hunter Sully and his unusual alliances in the name of his destiny. - November 26, 2022 - Barb Jones
Wintertainment Announces the Release of Mark Winter's New Christmas Single, "Christmas In The Air"
Former member of 1980’s recording artists Ilusion (Epic Records) records new Christmas single with 1992 Star Search winner. - November 22, 2022 - Wintertainment
Variety – the Children’s Charity to Raise Money for Kids with Latest Gold Heart Pin Campaign
Variety – the Children’s Charity has created a limited-edition gold heart pin featuring artwork from the highly anticipated film “Avatar: The Way of Water." - November 17, 2022 - Variety - the Children's Charity of the United States
Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 21st annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their video work may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2023. - November 15, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Ronnie C. Wright Produces "Call Like a Ref, Play Like a Player"
Wright instructs men and women on how to be a “Ref” and “Player.” He asserts that men and women are “similar” and that they both want to (WIN) - Want Intimacy Naturally. - November 12, 2022 - Amblacks Corporation
"Falling Higher" Soundtrack
Sunset strip 80s band Ampage, whose forty-year career as the opening act for the biggest names in rock including Def Leppard, Billy Idol, Blue Oyster Cult, and everyone in between, releases a documentary based on their unlikely survival and inspiring life story. With never before seen footage of superfan Jeff Conaway and narrated by Jake Busey, the film’s hip sobriety message is supported by a memorable soundtrack of twenty-five original Ampage songs. - November 11, 2022 - Forcefield Studios
DXO Media Announces the Release of Capo: Rise to Power, Season One
Capo: Rise to Power’s first season will be released with the four episodes, "The Code," "A Run True," "Our Father," and "Stregheria" during Memorial Day Weekend 2023. - November 11, 2022 - DXO Media
Author Seeking Financing for Independent Film "Non-Verbal Consent"
Alan Roger Currie is marketing a new Erotic Thriller and Drama screenplay to Hollywood titled "Non-Verbal Consent" about a dating coach who is accused on social media of inappropriate sexual behavior by a woman he recently engaged in sex with. Currie is the author of 6 self-help books and 5 audiobooks for single heterosexual men. Currie is also a professional dating coach. Currie's audiobooks were recently included in a BuzzFeed.com list of The Top 10 Most Influential Audiobooks for Single Men. - November 08, 2022 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
"Nightmare on Elm Street" Star Lisa Zane Leads Egypt Horror Film “Bride of the Dead”
NEVERDIE Studios announced today that Lisa Zane ("Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare") will return to the horror genre to star in supernatural tech thriller "Bride of the Dead," written and directed by Maurice Chauvet ("Owning Mahowny" - Philip Seymour... - November 07, 2022 - NEVERDIE Studios
Black Panther Expert Available to Discuss Cultural Significance of New Characters, Situations Revealed in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther expert Jesse J. Holland is available to explain the cultural significance of the new characters and situations shown in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie from Marvel Entertainment. Holland is the author of the novel, Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther? and the creator and editor of the Marvel prose anthology, Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda. Holland also wrote the introductions to Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook and Black Panther: The Early Years. - November 06, 2022 - Jesse J. Holland
MicroFilmz to Launch on Roku, Fire TV as New Streaming Platform for Short Films
MicroFilmz is currently accepting submissions for distribution on their platform. - October 30, 2022 - MicroFilmz
OCTET Productions Announces New Family Holiday Film Franchise "A Wesley Christmas"; Opens BET's Christmas Movie Series on BET+, Nov. 3, & on BET & BET Her, Thanksgiving
DC-based film production company OCTET Productions announces the upcoming debut release of its new holiday film, “A Wesley Christmas,” starring Jasmine Guy, Dorien Wilson, TC Carson and many more. Premieres scheduled for Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, and Los Angeles, CA. - October 21, 2022 - OCTET Productions
AMC+ is the Presenting Sponsor of the Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball with the Anne Rice Immortal Universe as This Year's Theme
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball™ 2022 Weekend today announced that AMC+ is the presenting sponsor of this year's event, celebrating the release of the new AMC+ series based on Anne Rice’s novels Interview with the Vampire and the Mayfair Witches. This weekend-long event will... - October 18, 2022 - Endless Night Productions
Cinemmatique Studios in Association with Ginasys826 & StepNow Productions, Announce the Premiere Film, “His Truth, Her Truth, The Truth"
Cinemmatique Studios in association with Ginasys826 & StepNow Productions are proud to announce the premiere of the film, “His Truth, Her Truth, The Truth,” an independent film, starring Henry Okigbo, Haley Perry and Missy Lee. The film was directed by Emmanuel Ndejito. “His... - October 17, 2022 - StepNow Productions
Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"
The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership
Screening of "Apache Girl" at The Wild Bunch Film Festival on Friday, October 21 at 6:30 PM; Galaxy Theater, Houghton Rd., Tucson, Arizona
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 2nd film garnering 12 wins and 17 nominations worldwide on the film festival circuit. New York Tri-State International Film Festival gives "Apache Girl" a special recognition for Best Human Rights Film due to its story about indigenous... - October 13, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
Screening of “Apache Girl” at The Shining Mountains Film Festival on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm; Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, Colorado
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 2nd film garnering 12 wins and 17 nominations worldwide on the film festival circuit. New York Tri-State International Film Festival gives "Apache Girl" a special recognition for Best Human Rights Film due to its story about indigenous... - October 13, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
JASNA Southwest Announces 2022 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners; Contest Becomes Official Program of the Jane Austen Society of North America
Announcing the 2022 winners of The Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest Region Young Filmmakers Contest. The contest encourages creative visual interpretation of Jane Austen and her novels. This year, the contest was adopted by JASNA to be a national program. Entry deadline for 2023 is August 28, 2023. - October 12, 2022 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
Filming Has Wrapped for Philly-Based Indie TV Pilot "The Kingfish"
Filming has been completed for the Philadelphia-based urban independent TV dramedy pilot "The Kingfish." The opening credits/intro will be developed by award-winning graphic designer Joshua Black of Philly-based Blackeye Soup. - October 08, 2022 - The Performance Lab No 33
Travelling to Bali, Indonesia Indie Filmmaker Bob Bryan Films 2 Docs About This Mythical Culture
On location in Bali, Indonesia Multi Award-Winning Indie Filmmaker Bob Bryan explores & documents the Captivating, Amazing & Magical Indonesian Paradise, Bali. - September 30, 2022 - Bryan World Productions
Paramount COO Susana Sala to Deliver Keynote at Miami Web Fest 2022
Miami Web Fest announces that the keynote speaker for the event's 2022 awards ceremony gala is Susana Sala, Chief Operating Officer for Paramount Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Sala will share insights from her inspiring career for emerging content creators in... - September 27, 2022 - Miami Web Fest
It's Cold Blooded
This feature film (bio pic) will encompass the life and music career of the late artist, Rick James. - September 21, 2022 - Ascended Motion Pictures
The SOFIE Short Film Festival Announces the 2022 SOFIE Award Nominees
The 8th Annual SOFIE Short Film Festival returns to New York with a hybrid event, including film screenings in Times Square and the much anticipated SOFIE Awards at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, on Broadway. Most of the festival events will still be available virtually. - September 20, 2022 - The SOFIE Short Film Festival
"The Quiet Epidemic" Documentary Officially Selected to Screen at the Prestigious Woodstock Film Festival
The Quiet Epidemic, the provocative new documentary about Chronic Lyme and tick-borne disease, will screen at the Woodstock Film Festival on September 30 and October 1. - September 15, 2022 - The Quiet Epidemic
Garrett Hedlund to Star in Sylvester Stalone New Lead Series on Paramount +
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund will next be seen in Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming Paramount+ series "Tulsa King." First reported by Variety, the series will be led by Stallone, with Hedlund set to join as a series regular. The series follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The... - September 07, 2022 - iPOP! LA
Madelaine Petsch Feature "Jane" Debuts Trailer and Release Date
The trailer for iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch’s latest feature debuted earlier this month. The film "Jane" in which Petsch is both producing and starring in, is an academic thriller for the new generation. Described as the following: "Directed by Sabrina Jaglom ("Home... - September 07, 2022 - iPOP! LA
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Enters Into Multi-Year Arrangement for Streaming with SM1 Television Network
Management of World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) is pleased to announce the recent collaboration with regional streaming service, SM1 Television Network, in Texas servicing the Southwest, United States. SM1 currently has subscribers throughout the Southwest paying $4.99 per month and... - September 06, 2022 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Miami Web Fest Refreshes the Festival Scene, Nov. 17-20, with Its Film-Business-Show Focus
Miami Web Fest returns in November with theater screenings in Downtown Miami, industry insider panels, networking parties on South Beach, and a concert in Wynwood featuring Crystal Waters. - September 05, 2022 - Miami Web Fest
Podcast Premier "A Study Of Strange"
Convergent Content, LLC, releases their new podcast, "A Study Of Strange," premiering five episodes that cover some of the world's strangest unsolved mysteries. - August 31, 2022 - Convergent Content, LLC
Tallahassee Filmmaker Wins at Accolade Global Film Competition
Mathew Tretola wins two Awards of Merit from the Accolade Global Film Competition. - August 31, 2022 - Tolacraft Products
New Comedy Horror Movie is Equal Opportunity Jokester
Big N Funky Productions releases the 2nd movie in the Smoky Mountain Chronicles. - August 28, 2022 - Big N Funky Productions
Dismissal Time - a Short Film Making NYC Premiere on Sept. 9
Award-winning short film about high school bullying inspired by true events will make its NYC premiere at the New York True Venture Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 9 at 8pm. - August 24, 2022 - AJ Epyx Productions
Urban Fairytale Lands on the Big Screen
Strawberry Princess The Movie Wins Best Thriller. South Central Los Angeles native Writer/Director Rod S. Scott debuts his 4th feature film Strawberry Princess, starring WWE Superstar Ariane Andrew as Layla Johnson in her first leading role. Rod’s past films include “100 Kilos”... - August 23, 2022 - 7 Arts
Texas Casting Director is Selected for the Casting Society of America
Texas Native Michael Druck is currently one of nine casting director level members in the state currently in Casting Society of America. CSA currently boasts close to 1,000 members. CSA Casting Directors and Associates work around the world, with members based in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Africa. Druck is the sole member based out of San Antonio, Texas. - August 17, 2022 - Michael Druck Casting
The "Masked Saint," Chris Whaley, Returns to the Ring
68-year-old pastor and former professional wrestler and vigilante Chris Whaley, “The Masked Saint,” is getting back in the professional wrestling ring. “It’s going to be a tag team match with my old partner, dentist, and professional wrestler, Dr. Jim McDowell,” says... - August 16, 2022 - Chris Whaley
Conch Shell International Film Fest Announce Special Screening of "With Wonder" - a Love Letter to God from the BPOC LGBTQI+ Community
The 2nd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF2022) is thrilled to announce the special screening of feature film “With Wonder” directed by Canadian Jamaican/Trinidadian filmmaker Sharon Lewis (followed by a filmmaker chat led by award winning Canadian Trinidadian actress... - August 15, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
Star Wars, Cobra Kai, and Supernatural Stars Head to Colorado Springs Comic Con
It’s that time of year again where pop culture explodes as Altered Reality Entertainment returns for a new edition of Colorado Springs Comic Con. While each year brings new and exciting things to see and do at the annual pop culture celebration, certain activities are mainstays, including... - August 13, 2022 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
Faye March Entertainment Announces Depth of Time Film Trilogy
Faye March Entertainment announces the production of Depth of Time film trilogy which follows an epic tale of a princess thrust through space and time to meet her destiny. - August 06, 2022 - Faye March Entertainment
Conch Shell Productions Makes “Aftershocks…” Online Screening Inclusive to Spanish Speaking and Hearing Impaired English-Language Audiences
What: ”Aftershocks: A Tetralogy of Our Times” - Film screening + audience story sharing workshop Where: Online When: Saturday, July 30, 2022; 2pm Cost: Suggested Donation $10 Info & Tickets: www.conchshellproductions.com Conch Shell Productions’ presents the screening of... - July 30, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
SIFTMedia 215 Release of 2022 State of Women Identified Film & Media Makers of Color in the Philadelphia/Mid Atlantic Region – Listen To What I Say Report
The aim of this report serves as an invitation to funders, stakeholders, allies and supporters to come to the table prepared to listen, partner and strategize on plans with women of color film and media makers to enhance and sustain their lives, so as to enhance the sector and the region as a whole. - July 29, 2022 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
2nd Annual Conch Shell Int’l Film Fest Announces the Films of the Official Selection 2022
The 2nd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) is thrilled to announce the films of the Official Selection 2022. A collection of short films written and/or directed by Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora filmmakers from twelve different countries will be screened during CSIFF’s... - July 28, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions