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"There Are No Goodbyes" Movie Announces Full-Length Trailer Debut

Lyons Den Productions is proud to announce the premiere of the full-length trailer for the feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” at The Eerie Horror Film Festival and Expo at the historic Warner Theatre in Erie Pennsylvania October 27-30. - October 12, 2011 - Lyons Den Productions LLC

Best Selling Hollywood 101 Series Comes to Kindle and NOOK

Best Selling Hollywood 101 Series Comes to Kindle and NOOK

Sandcastle Publishing and Chambers Stevens are proud to announce the release of the best selling Hollywood 101 series on both the Barnes & Noble NOOK and the Amazon Kindle. The seven book Hollywood 101 series features the best selling books in the world for young television and film... - October 11, 2011 - the Chambie Awards

Spiders 3d Writer Chooses IndiGoGo for New Project Launch

Hollywood writers increasingly turn to crowd-funding in order to craft independent films. - October 09, 2011 - Joseph Farrugia

DirectRooms.com – This November International Film Festival 2011 Reaches Its 20th Anniversary in Brisbane

DirectRooms.com reports that as the Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) hits its 20th anniversary organisers are promising an extra special line up of movies for this major landmark. - October 06, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

Red Barn Media Shooting Dudleytown Curse - the “Scariest Horror Film on Earth” This Fall

Red Barn Media is shooting its indie feature teen horror film this fall called “Dudleytown Curse – the 49th Key” - about the infamous and cursed village of Dudleytown, Connecticut. - October 06, 2011 - Red Barn Media

Nationwide TV ME! 2012 Pitch/Concept Contest Now Accepting Entries

The 2012 TV ME! Contest is the one-of-a-kind, nationwide innovative writers’ competition seeking fresh, creative content ideas for television programming, which does Not require entrants to be trained script or screenwriters. Entries may be submitted now through December 30, 2011. Submission instructions and prize information are available online at www.TVMEcontest.com. - October 05, 2011 - Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office

Motion Picture and Production Industry Resource, RyanSalazar.net Gains Popularity

Motion Picture and Production Industry Resource, RyanSalazar.net Gains Popularity

The website – www.ryansalazar.net – has dashed onto the scene, bringing with it the attention of major studio industry personnel and manufacturers of the technology used in the studio industry today. It features reviews, interviews and just plain views on everything from cameras and content to production and post. - October 03, 2011 - Ryan Salazar

Actress, Producer Klara Landrat is Going to be Featured in Talent Spotlight Magazine

Klara Landrat, actress, producer and writer is going to be featured in the new edition of Talent Spotlight Magazine in December. - October 03, 2011 - Klara Landrat

The Storm Within LLC Announces Finalists for Film Composer Competition

Five finalists will vie for $500 and a contract to score indie film. - October 02, 2011 - The Storm Within LLC

13th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival Screening Across the Hudson at LITM

Indie film enthusiasts in Jersey City, New Jersey will unite with audiences in over 200 cities spanning six continents to view the latest work of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world when the 13th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at LITM in Downtown Jersey City... - October 02, 2011 - LITM

Bliss Production's "Hollywood Inc." Now in Production

Bliss Productions announces its new series. - September 30, 2011 - Hollywood Inc.

Calgary Filmmaker Launches Fundraising Campaign Through HelpersUnite

Calgary filmmaker Todd Kipp launches a $15,000 fundraising campaign for his new film, "Computer Potato," on HelpersUnite (www.HelpersUnite.com). HelpersUnite is a new crowdfunding platform that connects artists, entrepreneurs, and charitable organizations with supporters who are compelled to contribute their time, talents, and funding to help reach a common goal. Five percent of contributions will benefit two Native American women's shelters in Canada and the United States. - September 29, 2011 - Crowdnetic

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of CD Highway. This Six DVD Set Will be Available October 25.

From the PBS Music Series CD Highway Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of CD Highway. This six DVD set will be available October 25. CD Highway brings you 39 programs of music, entertainment, and interviews with America's up-and-coming stars and musical legends such as, Al Green, Lou... - September 29, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

From Kultur: Bayreuth Festival Production of Harry Kupfer's The Complete Cycle of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen on DVD October 25th

Bayreuth Festival Production of Harry Kupfer’s The Complete Cycle of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Newly Re-mastered 11-DVD Box Set available on October 25th. Kultur is pleased to announce its release of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des... - September 28, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Barbara Cartland: My Life is a Novel, Available October 25th

Barbara Cartland: My Life is a Novel Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Barbara Cartland: My Life is a Novel, available October 25th. This DVD tells the extraordinary life story of this great woman of literature who wrote 723 books which sold over 650 million copies. She was a gossip... - September 28, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Aimee Allen "Calling the Maker" Video Honored at Los Angeles Movie Awards

Aimee Allen “Calling The Maker” music video has just won two awards at the prestigious Los Angeles Movie Awards 2011. The video was competing in the music video category and won the Award for "Best Production Design" as well as an "Award of Excellence." - September 28, 2011 - Del Padre Digital, Inc.

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Jean-Paul Sartre: a 20 Year Absence? - Available October 25

Jean-Paul Sartre: A 20 Year Absence on DVD October 25. Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Jean-Paul Sartre: A 20 Year Absence? is available October 25. Jean-Paul Sartre, French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, biographer, literary critic, and winner of... - September 28, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Sandcastle Publishing is Proud to Celebrate the 2011 Chambie Awards

Sandcastle Publishing is Proud to Celebrate the 2011 Chambie Awards

The 2011 Chambie Awards to honor the brilliance of young Hollywood. - September 27, 2011 - the Chambie Awards

Ken Wallace Featured in New Personal Development Movie

Ken Wallace is a featured expert in the new film "Keeper of the Key's" starring Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff. - September 27, 2011 - Speakers International

Actress Christine Nicole to Play "Key of Brown"

New York actress Christine Nicole will star in Reina Productions new feature film “Key Of Brown,” in the thriller Nicole will play Bernadette Lawson a recently paroled prostitute on house arrest, who after agreeing to do a favor for her pimp discovers the client is an infamous serial... - September 21, 2011 - Reina Productions

Emmy Nominees Attend Secret Room Events Red Carpet Style Lounge Benefiting the Humane Society of the United States

Emmy Nominees Attend Secret Room Events Red Carpet Style Lounge Benefiting the Humane Society of the United States

Secret Room Events held its annual Red Carpet Style Lounge honoring the 2011 Emmy Awards nominees and presenters on September 15th at the L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. - September 20, 2011 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite

Dr. Leigh-Davis Talks Brits; Ladies; & Blue-Eyed Soul

Dr. Leigh-Davis can’t wait for the release of her 90 minute Ken Burn’s style documentary on blue-eyed soul. - September 19, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis

Actress, Producer Klara Landrat (Zoolander, Going Under, The Soul Collector) Started Shooting Feature Drama for 11 Films in Las Vegas, Nevada

Klara Landrat started filming a drama by 11 Films, set in Las Vegas, NV. The new feature drama, dir. by Neil Breen is set against the Sin City and spectacular views of Mount Charleston. - September 19, 2011 - Klara Landrat

Leave It on the Floor's Ephraim M. Sykes with Beyoncé's Musical Director, Choreographer is the "Best of the Lot"

Leave It on the Floor's Ephraim M. Sykes with Beyoncé's Musical Director, Choreographer is the "Best of the Lot"

American stage performer and star of Leave it on the Floor, Ephraim M. Sykes reviewed by Toronto.com as the "best of the lot." - September 18, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes

DiscDish.com Relaunches as DVD & Blu-ray Database

Website offers news and reviews of hottest hits plus little-known gems. - September 18, 2011 - DiscDish.com

Jon Vickers Famed Opera Tenor Celebrates 85th Birthday

Kultur celebrates Jon Vickers on his 85th birthday on October 26th by announcing the availability of two of his Opera performances Tristan und Isolde D2230 and Peter Grimes D2255 on DVD. Jon Vickers was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, October 26, 1926. In 1950, he was awarded a... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Happy 70th Birthday Ruggero Raimondi

Kultur celebrates Ruggero Raimondi on his 70th birthday. Kultur is privileged to have Mr. Raimondi in two versions of Tosca in his pivotal role of Baron Scarpia as well as two outstanding performances singing bass in Verdi’s requiem opposite Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo conducted by... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Happy 85th Birthday Chuck Berry

Kultur celebrates Chuck Berry on his 85th birthday available now. From the Impact Series, Songs That Changed The World - featuring Chuck Berry: Maybellene was recorded on May 21, 1955 and is referred to as the birth of rock 'n' roll history. On that day, Chuck Berry recorded a song whose... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Wynton Marsalis - Composer, Musician Celebrates 50th Birthday and Peter Martins - Ballet Dancer and Choreographer Celebrates 65th Birthday

Kultur celebrates composer and trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis on his 50th birthday October 18th and Peter Martins Ballet Dancer and Choreographer celebrates his 65th birthday October 27th, by announcing the availability of their collaborative project Accent on the Offbeat. Accent on the Offbeat... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

BayView Entertainment to Distribute Retromedia Entertainment DVD Releases to National Retail Marketplace

BayView Entertainment has just completed an agreement to begin distributing new DVD releases from Retromedia Entertainment. The agreement begins in October with the releases of Dino Wolf and Sexual Witchcraft. - September 17, 2011 - BayView Entertainment

TomCat Films Acquires “Mockbuster” Feature, The Amazing Bulk

Company continues to produce and acquire low budget titles that complement larger studio releases. - September 16, 2011 - TomCat Films LLC

Controversial Film Depicting Muslim Lesbian to Premier in LA

Three Veils is a feature film about three young Middle Eastern women whose lives intertwine as they struggle to defy tradition and create their own realities. From an arranged marriage and a lesbian love affair to an abusive family situation, the film daringly tackles some of the issues Middle Eastern women are confronted with today and carries a unique social message that women worldwide can relate to. - September 15, 2011 - Three Veils Movie

Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Filmmaker Max Bartoli of Atlantis Down

Bartoli is the Writer, Director and Producer of the Feature Film Atlantis Down Starring Greg Travis, Dean Haglund, Travis Quentin Young, Kera O’Brien, Mae Flores, Darla Grese, Anthony Ware and Michael Rooker - September 14, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment

NDstudios, Inc. Announces Ampersand 2012

NDstudios, Inc., an artist-run multimedia production company, is proud to announce Ampersand 2012. The Ampersand Project is a film initiative aimed to help invigorate the film community in the Western New York area by providing collaborative opportunities as well as paying film production work in... - September 14, 2011 - NDstudios, Inc.

Actress/Producer Klara Landrat, Ben Talar, Ion Therkildsen Wrapped "The Soul Collector" Production

The crew and producers wrapped the 3 country production of "The Soul Collector," a thriller based on true events. Polish, American and Danish producers were virtually on line during the 3 month period. - September 14, 2011 - Klara Landrat

Finger Bang from Creepersin Films Will Have World Premiere at PollyGrind Film Festival in Las Vegas, NV on October 8, 2011

Cast of Finger Bang Includes Creep Creepersin, John Karyus, David Andreiw, Charlie Vaughn, Dawna Lee Heising of EOE, Veronica Ricci, Peter Stickles, Kevin E. Scott, Matty Thunders, Robbyn Leigh, Julie Boyd, Shawn C. Phillips, Ben Voelker, Chandler Maness and Ron Jeremy. - September 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment

Buyer Group International, Inc. Verifies Letter of Intent for $3 Million

Buyer Group International, Inc., General Partner, receives letter of interest from Falcon Financial of New York acting as lead agent to act on behalf of Gryphon Productions Ltd. in connection with a proposed private placement offering up to $3,000,000 in exchange for interest in BLOOD WILL TELL, a feature motion picture for worldwide theatrical release in 35mm color negative, anticipated for spring release. - September 12, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.

Producer Gregg Hale to Address DAVE School Graduation September 2011

Before walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, The DAVE School’s newest graduates will hear words of encouragement and advice from Gregg Hale, Haxan Films Producer of the indie horror sensation, The Blair Witch Project. Hale has teamed up with The DAVE School “Block 4”... - September 11, 2011 - The DAVE School

Irish Film New York: A Weekend of the Best of Contemporary Irish Film

A new Irish contemporary screening series, Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2011 at New York University's Cantor Film Center features New York debut of "Knuckle," a documentary HBO is making into a dramatic series. - September 09, 2011 - Irish Film New York

Estes Park Film Festival to Honor Actor Barry Corbin with a Lifetime Achievement Award

Estes Park Film Festival to Honor Actor Barry Corbin with a Lifetime Achievement Award

Organizers of the Estes Park Film Festival recently announced that actor Barry Corbin will be their featured guest and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th annual event. - September 08, 2011 - Estes Park Film Festival

Love is Coming Home to Burbank

Love Is All You Need?, a short film that speaks out against teen bullying was produced by Burbank’s very own Production Company, WingSpan Pictures. Love has screened in film festivals all over the world and is finally coming home to Burbank as an “Official Selection” in the... - September 08, 2011 - WingSpan Pictures

"There Are No Goodbyes" New Teaser Trailer and Full-Length Trailer Premiere Announcement

Lyons Den Productions has just released the teaser trailer for their new feature film “There Are No Goodbyes.” The independent production, which shot in Poland, Czech Republic, and Ireland last spring, finished rolling cameras in Erie Pennsylvania on July 30 and is expected to premiere... - September 08, 2011 - Lyons Den Productions LLC

Landis’ Burke and Hare Comedy Due for Release in the United States...But What’s the Real Story?

As John Landis’ comedic portrayal of serial killers Burke and Hare makes its American debut, a documentary by a Scottish media company examines the horrifying truth that murder is still fuelling the illegal trade in bodies for profit. - September 08, 2011 - Orickle Limited

On to the Cloud - Metro Encoding Presents "The Source"

On to the Cloud - Metro Encoding Presents "The Source"

Metro Encoding, a leader in Video Compression and Encoding, announced a new set of services collectively know as “The Source.” This service will take any format of video and produce a transcoding source file tailored to the specifications of any internet video site. - September 07, 2011 - Metro Encoding

3000 Mile Productions Announces the Development of "Last Rights," a 24-Episode Web Series

To raise funds for the first level of financing for "Last Rights," 3000 Mile Productions is taking the unique step of placing their project on kickstarter.com, the largest online funding platform for creative projects in the world. Fans of the project can make contributions to the production of the project, which goes entirely to the final funding of the web series. - September 07, 2011 - 3000 Mile Productions

Free Film Screenings at Erie Art Museum

The Museum will screen two films this month in the Multipurpose Room—both are free, with a suggested $5 donation, and open to the public. If A Tree Falls: A story of the Earth Liberation Front
, September 9, at 7 pm. This film explores two of America’s most pressing issues... - September 04, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Chattanooga Film Society Debuts Acclaimed Film Series: the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers

The Chattanooga Film Society launches a new screening series in partnership with The Southern Circuit, one of the South's most respected touring film series. The Southern Circuit is a unique program that brings some of the best indie filmmakers from around the country and the world to communities in the South. Over the years, audiences have seen more than 200 films and have engaged filmmakers in post-screening discussions in more than 50 communities across the Southern U.S. - September 01, 2011 - Chattanooga Film Society

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Paloma Herrera: Here and Now Available September 27

Paloma Herrera: Here and Now A Profile of the Prima Ballerina of The American Ballet Theatre Available on DVD September 27 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Paloma Herrera: Here and Now available September 27, 2011 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. This insightful documentary... - September 01, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur Announces the DVD Release of the Eternal Road: Kurt Weill and the Jewish Response to Hitler’s Germany, Available on September 27

The Eternal Road: Kurt Weill and the Jewish Response to Hitler's Germany Available on DVD September 27 Kultur announces the DVD release of The Eternal Road: Kurt Weill and the Jewish Response to Hitler’s Germany, available on September 27. This enlightening program tells the little-known... - September 01, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur Announces the DVD Release of Einstein: The Man Behind the Genius. This DVD Will be Available September 27, 2011

Einstein: The Man Behind the Genius Debuts on DVD September 27 Kultur announces the DVD release of Einstein: The Man Behind the Genius. This DVD will be available September 27, 2011. This unique one-man show stars actor Steve Polinsky who portrays the great scientist Albert Einstein. This... - September 01, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

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