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Filmmakers Converged in Charleston for Pre Holiday Soiree
Talent in the film industry flooded an eclectic business establishment in Charleston, SC Wednesday night with big names such as Michael Givens and Marti Melville. - November 20, 2011 - Midnight Omen Productions,LLC
St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Producers of “Jingle Hell” Movie Announce Holiday Promotion
This holiday season, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the producers of the independent film “Jingle Hell,” in conjunction with the film’s distributor Janson Media, are teaming up to raise money for kids’ cancer research. - November 17, 2011 - St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Creative Financing for Independent Films
The Chattanooga Film Society will host a panel discussion this Thursday at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of creative financing for independent films. The expert panel will feature veteran actor Dylan Kussman (Dead Poets Society), director Jeff Burr, and local filmmaker Drew Belz. - November 17, 2011 - Chattanooga Film Society
Red Barn Media’s Indie Film Dudleytown Curse - The “Scariest Horror Film on Earth”– Interviews Paranormal Investigator and Author Thomas D’Agostino – Watch the Video
Red Barn Media has completed an on camera interview with paranormal investigator and author Thomas D’Agostino in connection with its indie feature horror film called “Dudleytown Curse – the 49th Key” - Watch the Video! Paranormal Activity on Tape? - November 17, 2011 - Red Barn Media
Pedigree Films Announces the Director for "Daddy Donor"
Peter Bohush ("Broken Spirits", "Geezers") will be directing "Daddy Donor" for Pedigree Films. - November 17, 2011 - Pedigree Films
AlphaDogs Hangs Ten in Chapters The Surf Movie
AlphaDogs Post Production brings precise and accurate color to Chapters The Surf Movie using Tektronix oscilloscopes to assist in keeping the colorist eye calibrated - November 16, 2011 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
"Immortals" Kellan Lutz Stars with Ashley Greene and Chord Overstreet in "A Warrior’s Heart"
"The Twilight Saga's" Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene team with "Glee's" Chord Overstreet in this heartfelt film about the triumph of the human spirit. - November 14, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Cast & Crew Pit Stop Adds New Film Submission Database - Rebuilds Website
New subscription database contains a list of indie friendly companies looking for film submissions, a new film industry forum, and other amenities for filmmakers and enthusiasts. - November 14, 2011 - Cast & Crew Pit Stop
Pedigree Films is in Pre-Production on the Zany Comedy "Daddy Donor"
Pedigree Films announces December 17th, 2011 as the start date for shooting the zany short comedy "Daddy Donor." Erica Grant's Pedigree Films is proud to announce that the zany short festival film "Daddy Donor" is scheduled to start shooting on December 17th, 2011. The film is... - November 14, 2011 - Pedigree Films
Free Reception and Screening of Connecticut’s Own "The Green," Event to Benefit Middlesex United Way
Connecticut filmmaker Paul Marcarelli, best known as Verizon’s Can You Hear Me Now? Guy will take part in a Q&A following a special screening at The Shadow Room to celebrate the DVD release of his award-winning film The Green. The event will benefit United Way’s Young Leaders Society. December 9th, 170 Main Street, Middletown CT. - November 12, 2011 - The Shadow Room
DiscDish.com Asks: What Are the Best Christmas Movies?
Website compiles list of readers choice for Christmas Movie Advent Calendar. - November 12, 2011 - DiscDish.com
Mickey Rourke Gets a Great Honor and His Girlfriend is Wearing Tiret "Moments" Watch
Mickey Rourke gets hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. On Monday, October 31, the 59-year-old actor became the 254th celebrity to have his handprints and footprints immortalized in cement near the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. With him his girlfriend Anastasia Makarenko wearing Tiret watch from “Moments” collection. - November 11, 2011 - Tiret New York
Academy Award® Winning Actor Robert Duvall Hosts Private Acting Workshop with Help from Ebay to Benefit Children’s Charity
Academy Award® winning actor Robert Duvall and his wife Luciana will host one lucky winner and their guest to receive a private acting workshop. This once in a lifetime experience will include a two-night stay in Horse Country Virginia, lunch, and a private actor’s workshop with Robert Duvall. The Auction Runs from November 18th-28th. - November 11, 2011 - The Robert Duvall Children's Fund
Northern Response Gets Canadians Falling in Love with Carol All Over Again
Canadians get ready for the holiday season with Carol Burnett’s timeless comedy and musical numbers. Northern Response International Ltd. offers the Carol Burnett Show DVD Collection in a set with the best episodes, with over 2 hours of non-stop laughter in each re-mastered DVD. Carol will rekindle the love Canadians once had for her. - November 11, 2011 - Northern Response International Ltd.
YesAsia Sponsors the Fantastic Asia Film Festival in Australia
Leading online retailer YesAsia.com is a premier sponsor of the Fantastic Asia Film Festival (FAFF) which runs from November 10 to 13 at the Cinema Nova in Melbourne, Australia. In cooperation with distribution and production company Monster Pictures, the inaugural event brings a diverse and... - November 11, 2011 - YesStyle
Haiti Film Thrives in Independent Film’s New Financial Ecosystem
When veteran documentary filmmaker Whitney Dow’s latest film When The Drum is Beating (Two Tone Productions, 2011) premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last April to a standing ovation, he thought his problems were over. After five years of work on the film, (http://www.whenthedrumisbeating. - November 09, 2011 - Two-Tone Productions
2nd Annual Red Carpet Charity Birthday Bash for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore
Mighty Moore Entertainment is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Charity Birthday Bash for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore which will benefit Asthma Allies. When: Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 8pm to 12am Where: Zea Rotisserie & Grill at 4800 Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM... - November 08, 2011 - Mighty Moore Entertainment
2011 Golden Brad Awards Announces Bianca Biagioni's Screenplay "Bocce Games" as a Top Finalist
Bianca Biagioni with her debut screenplay "Bocce Games" has secured a spot as a top finalist in yet another contest this month, the 2011 Golden Brad Awards. - November 05, 2011 - Eternal Productions
Viva Lebowski, a Tribute to the Coen Brothers Movie "The Big LEBOWSKI" Returns to Bayside Bowl December 3rd, 2011
Bayside Bowl will host Viva Lebowski 2011, a tribute to the Coen Brothers’ cult classic, The Big Lebowski. The event will feature an evening of bowling, trivia and costume contests, and will also include a screening of the Coen Brothers’ film. In its inaugural year, proceeds went to... - November 04, 2011 - Viva Lebowski
Bianca Biaigioni with Screenplay "Bocce Games" Qualifies as Finalist in the Prestigious Filmmakers International Screenwriting Awards
The screenplay "Bocce Games" written by young, aspiring screenwriter Bianca Biagioni has been picked as a finalist in the very prestigious 10th Annual Filmmakers International Screenwriting Awards after having already secured a spot as a top ten finalist in La Femme International Film Festival just this past month. - November 04, 2011 - Eternal Productions
Emmy-Winning VFX Artist Teams with The DAVE School to Produce “Captain Sternn”
Emmy-winning VFX artist Kevin Kutchaver has joined with The Digital Animation and Visual Effects School to produce “Captain Sternn,” an animated short based on the popular anti-hero from the 1981 feature, “Heavy Metal.” - November 04, 2011 - The DAVE School
Adam Baldwin, Hayden Panettiere Q&A's, "Willy Wonka," "Star Wars," "The Walking Dead" Panels, "Buffyfests" Highlight Austin Comic Con Programming
Austin Comic Con (Nov. 11-13) special programming includes Adam Baldwin, Hayden Panettiere Q&A's, "Willy Wonka," "Star Wars," "The Walking Dead" Panels, and "Buffyfests." - November 03, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ
Xtreme Breakdancing Sports, Inc. Breaks Into the Film Industry with Ninja B-Boy Film Short, Selected by NYIIFF for Theatrical Screening at Quad Cinemas
The President of Xtreme Breakdancing Sports, Inc. and Former RUN DMC B-Boy, Frankie “Sirswift” Hernandez created and directed film short Ninja B-Boy based on his life’s true events and New York International Independent Film Festival has selected his film short for theatrical screening Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Quad Cinemas in NYC at 6:00pm. - November 03, 2011 - Xtreme Breakdancing Sports
Dave Tourje Featured in LA Aboriginal Film
Dave Tourje has a lifetime of achievements as an artist, and is now featured in the LA Aboriginal film by Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett. - November 02, 2011 - Dave Tourje
TONAL Completes the Original Score for the Acclaimed Independent Film, "The Apple Pushers"
Tonal, the original music house led by Creative Director/Composer Alex Lasarenko, continues its long-time commitment to the independent filmmaking community, completing work on the acclaimed documentary The Apple Pushers. The Apple Pushers, written and directed by Mary Mazzio, narrated by Edward... - November 01, 2011 - TONAL
Indie Film "Demon Equation" Blazes the Trail - Detroit-Shot Indie Feature Captures the Essence of Horror Film Cult Classics, While Breaking Barriers
“Demon Equation” Local Film Premiere November 11, 2011, 9PM at the Farmington Civic Theatre, Farmington MI. Demon Equation is a new super natural horror film produced by Alpha Wolf Productions. The new Super Natural Horror film premiere is open to the media; please email melanie@alphawolfproductions.net if attending to be put on the VIP list. Cast, Crew, and Filmmakers will be at the Event. This Premiere will also be open to the public. - October 31, 2011 - Alpha Wolf Productions, LLC.
22 Year-Old Independent Filmmaker and Owner of MJB Home Entertainment LLC to Hold Premiere of First Feature "Mozart of Rap" November 4th
Martin Bentsen, Owner of MJB Home Entertainment LLC, independent filmmaker, and recent graduate of NYU in May 2011, is holding his directorial debut of micro-budget feature Mozart of Rap on November 4th. The film was made guerilla-style, out-of-pocket while Bentsen was still attending full time undergraduate classes at NYU, quite a rare feat. - October 31, 2011 - MJB Home Entertainment LLC
Vampires Invade Hollywood Movie Studio
Rival Vampire Clans fight for control of the City of Los Angeles emergency blood supply, in order to survive in anonymity without killing humans. - October 31, 2011 - Marshal Hilton
3D Animated Comic Book Action Fantasy Feature Film "The Living Corpse," Takes Us on a Journey to the Land of the Un-Dead, Zombies and Hell Bound Creatures in Stunning 3D
In the Land of the "Un-Dead," a guilt riddled corpse attempts to avenge is misdeeds by keeping the living safe from the dead. - October 31, 2011 - Marshal Hilton
Chambers Stevens' Hollywood 101 Series Released on iBooks
Sandcastle Publishing and Chambers Stevens are proud to announce the upcoming release of the best selling Hollywood 101 series on Apple iBooks for use on the Apple iPad and iPad2. The Hollywood 101 series is the ultimate source of insider advice for breaking into film and television for young... - October 29, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
New Film Pokes Fun at Population Fears and Celebrates the News of 7 Billion
To mark the world’s population reaching 7 billion on Halloween 2011, the Citizen TV channel WORLDbytes has launched a hilarious parody of modern day Malthusian thinking. - October 28, 2011 - WorldWrite
Erie Art Museum Screens Troubadour Blues
True Stories from the Front Lines of American Music. - October 26, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
“Beyond The Moonwalk” Gets a Dance Partner
Hiltz Squared Media Group has teamed with Vision4Media Entertainment to license the television network production of Beyond The Moonwalk - a six part miniseries that focuses on the amazing street dancers whose influence transformed an entire generation of pop culture. Vision4Media executives... - October 25, 2011 - Vision4Media Entertainment
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Hueina Su Steps Into the Spotlight for Red Carpet World Premiere of The Keeper of the Keys Movie
Best-selling author, international keynote speaker and certified life coach Hueina Su is ready to walk the red carpet in Las Vegas world premiere of the ground-breaking personal development film “The Keeper of the Keys.” - October 23, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Florida Premiere of East Fifth Bliss Starring Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu and Peter Fonda to Open 3rd Annual Naples International Film Festival
Naples International Film Festival 3rd Annual Opening Night Film gala featuring East Fifth Bliss - October 23, 2011 - Naples International Film Festival
PB&K Media Announces Distribution Rights to Film "Doughboy"
PB&K Media has obtained worldwide distribution rights to Doughboy - A Flyover Films/Route 40 Films production which has been overwhelmingly embraced by limited run audiences. Billed as "a story for today's generation about the price of freedom," Doughboy tells of an apathetic,... - October 21, 2011 - PB&K Media
Annette Funicello Celebrates 69th Birthday with Launch of Annetteconnection.com
New Annette Funicello website is officially launched on her 69th birthday on October 22, 2011 - October 21, 2011 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
In Recognition to One of the Most Turbulent Chapters in Human History, Kultur Announces the DVD: The First World War: 1914-1918
The First World War: 1914-1918 In recognition of one of the most turbulent chapters in human history, Kultur announces the availability of the DVD The First World War: 1914-1918 available now at a suggested retail price of $19.99. "The eleventh (hour) of the eleventh (day) of the eleventh... - October 21, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Larsen Digital & Pixorial Announce Partnership
Larsen Digital & Pixorial have entered into a mutually beneficial partnership for customers. Now Larsen Digital customers can take advantage of online video editing for all their movie film & video tape conversions. - October 19, 2011 - Larsen Digital
Celebrated Motion Picture Artists Collaborate on Play to Run Through the Fall Season in the Los Angeles Area
John Patrick Shanley's (Moonstruck, Joe vs. the Volcano, Doubt) play directed by John McNaughton (Mad Dog and Glory, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Homicide: Life on the Street) starring Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Ed Wood) and Matthew J. Williamson (Sedona, Helter Skelter) will run from October 21 to December 18 in Los Angeles's North Hollywood arts district. - October 17, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Actor and Paranormal Investigator R.A. Mihailoff is Interviewed by Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment
Mihailoff is Known Worldwide for the Starring Role in the Feature Film “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III.” - October 16, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Features New World War II Documentary
"The World at War" documentary details the struggles and conflicts of the great war. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is exited to offer "The World at War" in its Reference and Education store. - October 14, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Online Video Editing Beta Released on Clipcanvas
Clipcanvas launches online video editor beta in combination with royalty free video, offering more than 230.000 video clips online. - October 14, 2011 - Clipcanvas.com
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Discovering Havana: In the Footsteps of Hemingway Available on November 15th
Discovering Havana: In the Footsteps of Hemingway Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Discovering Havana: In the Footsteps of Hemingway available on November 15th. Ernest Hemingway was a thrill-seeker eager for exoticism. He would womanize, hunt lions in... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces the Release of Irish Lighthouses: The Folklore, History and Beauty of Ireland’s Coastal Beacons on DVD on November 15th
Irish Lighthouses: The Folklore, History and Beauty of Ireland's Coastal Beacons Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of Irish Lighthouses: The Folklore, History and Beauty if Ireland’s Coastal Beacons available on DVD on November 15th. In a land whose roots are... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces the Release of The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary Pianist Available on DVD on November 15th
The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary Pianist Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary Pianist available on DVD on November 15th. The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich Available on DVD on November 15th
A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich Debuts on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich available on DVD on November 15th. The greatest composer of the 20th century remains one of its biggest mysteries. Nine days of the ocean voyage from Moscow to New... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of The Trans-Siberian Muse Available on DVD on November 15th
The Trans-Siberian Muse - The Revealing History of the Legendary Russian Railway Stretching over 5,000 Miles from Moscow to Vladivostok Debuts on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Trans-Siberian Muse available on DVD on November 15th. The Trans-Siberian Muse presents the... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
DirectRooms.com – Luang Prabang Hosts Major Laotian Cinema Festival in December 2011
The jungles of northern Laos will this coming December, play host to one of Southeast Asia's most interesting cinematic events as the Luang Prabang Film Festival takes place. - October 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Julio Medem’s “Vacas” Receives Re-mastered DVD Release on 11/29/11 from BayView Entertainment
BayView Entertainment is releasing a newly-remastered DVD of "Vacas," the acclaimed debut film from Goya Award-winning director Julio Medem, on November 29, 2011. - October 12, 2011 - BayView Entertainment