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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
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Jackie Mason: One Angry Man Available on September 27, 2011
Debuts on DVD September 27 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Jackie Mason: One Angry Man available on September 27, 2011. Modeled after the stage and screen production Twelve Angry Men, One Angry Man is the court-room dram-edy starring Jackie Mason as himself. Weeks before the... - September 01, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
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
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
Bringing 2D Characters Into the 3rd Dimension, LAPPG Hosts a Presentation About New Technology Used to Create Summer’s Hit Feature Film "The Smurfs"
Sony Pictures Imagework's Digital Effects Supervisor, Daniel Kramer, will be sharing a behind the scenes look at how "The Smurfs" were created for this summer's big feature film. This presentation will be hosted by the Los Angeles Post Production Group at the DV Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 21st at 5pm. - August 31, 2011 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Magic Flame Production Launches Kickstarter Project
In the search for alternative funding Magic Flame Productions, LLC has started a Kickstarter project for their first feature film NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. - August 31, 2011 - Magic Flame Productions
Producer, Steve Pratt, from Embricata Productions Discusses How He is Using the Recent Crowd Funding Web Sites to Help Finance His Off Beat Feature Film Comedy
Independent filmmaker Steve Pratt attempts to use the new internet based crowd funding sites to help complete his film Thunderlust (and the Middle Beast). The story of a heavy metal band that travels to the Middle East to shoot their music videos. - August 28, 2011 - Thunderlust Productions
Passion River Films Releases "Questions for Crazy Horse," Native American Film Exploring History and Current Issues of the Lakota
Called “Imaginative, fearless” by MovieMaker Magazine Editor-In-Chief Tim Rhys, “Questions For Crazy Horse” is available on DVD 9/20/11 - August 26, 2011 - Passion River Films
UK Screenwriter Launches Pixar-Style Brain Trust
Stephen Marsh, a UK screenwriter and copywriter, uses Pixar-inspired development process to produce a new short film, "Corners." - August 26, 2011 - Stephen Marsh Copywriter
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a New Golf Instruction DVD
Secrets of the Short Game teaches amateur golfers many of golfing great Phil Mickelson's short game strategy and disciplines. It includes two DVDs and a pamphlet to educate golfers on their short golfing game. - August 24, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
"Twilight" Stars Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene Reteam to Bring Lacrosse and Love to the Big Screen for "A Warrior’s Heart"
In their first lead roles Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene share star-making chemistry in the heartfelt drama "A Warrior's Heart." - August 24, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Go-Kustom Films New Feature Length Documentary Rats & Gassers: Kustom Kulture Takes a Ride in Production
Hot Rod Documentary tell the story of Rat Rod and Gasser fabricators from around the Northwest. - August 24, 2011 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Legendary Historian Dr Tony Matthews Heads to the Big Screen
Legendary historian Dr Tony Matthews ventures from Documentary to the Big Screen, with production company Bigger and Better Productions taking on production of his first fiction feature, "Ghost River Station." - August 24, 2011 - Bigger and Better Productions
Family Voices Media, a Leader in the Video Biography Industry, Has Undertaken Its Two Largest Projects to Date
Family Voices Media, a leader in the video biography industry, has undertaken its two largest projects to date. Both were in-depth family biographies, each of which presented challenges which required the creative hands at Family Voices Media to produce final products that satisfied both the client... - August 22, 2011 - Family Voices Media
Writer Brandon Jerwa Announces "Untold Tales of the Comic Industry" Documentary, Launches Kickstarter Fundraising Effort
Brandon Jerwa is pulling back the curtain on the comic industry with a documentary that focuses on stories and insights from a wide variety of creators. - August 22, 2011 - Untold Tales of the Comic Industry
Moon Bloodgood Steps in for Franka Potente
When a last minute production snag caused Franka Potente to drop out of the indie pic ''The Power of Few," Moon Bloodgood quickly stepped up to join the worldly ensemble cast. Christopher Walken, Christian Slater, Anthony Anderson, Q'orianka Kilcher, Jesse Bradford, Nicky Whelan, Juvenile, and... - August 21, 2011 - Steelyard Pictures
Robert Duvall on the Making of Legendary American Western Films
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, guests will join Luciana and Robert Duvall for a unique celebration of the American Western Film and an evening of conversation, dinner and dancing in The Plains, Virginia. - August 21, 2011 - The Robert Duvall Children's Fund
Film Series at AMC Yorktown Premium 1
AMC Yorktown Premium Theatre in Lombard, IL will be showcasing 'Classic' films for two weeks starting on August 26th through September 8th. - August 20, 2011 - AMC Theatres
Writer and Director Establish Creative Development Group
Author/Screenwriter Nicky Testaforte and Writer/Director Jack McAdoo have joined together to form "The NYCollective," a collaborative creative environment focusing on developing quality programming for Feature Films, Television, e-book and Print platforms. Testaforte and McAdoo are... - August 18, 2011 - The NYCollective
Shaquille O'Neal Trades Basketball for Film Camera at New York Film Academy
Former basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal is completing a course in directing at New York Film Academy’s Universal Studios LA location. - August 18, 2011 - New York Film Academy
High CRI LED Video Lighting is Now Affordable at ProFlixSales
ProFlixSales (www.ProFlixSales.com) is now offering affordable High CRI LED Video lighting. Videographers love LED lighting for their cool lighting, low power & durability. The issue has been the quality of the light. High CRI LED lighting solves this. - August 18, 2011 - ProFlixSales
Italian-Born Actor, Stuntman and Martial Arts Expert Zak Lee Guarnaccia Stars as Pancho Villa on "Deadliest Warrior Season 3" on Spike TV
This Independent Filmmaker and Award Winning Actor has Appeared on the American Express National Commercial with Conan O’Brien, Entered Productions with Computer-Animated Film featuring a Spoof of Dirty Harry Films, and is Developing an Action Comedy Feature titled “The Cook and The Thief.” - August 17, 2011 - LightRow Pictures
The New World F.E.S.T. Announces Line-Up of Top Eco-Films
Major Award-Winning Documentaries to be Screened at Three-Day, Outdoor Eco-Festival on Santa Monica Beachfront - August 17, 2011 - Live Green Enterprises
"Fight Club" Composer Joins "Few"
Dust Brother Mike Simpson is bringing his musical genius to the Christopher Walken indie 'The Power of Few.' The Grammy-winner whose composing credits include the soundtracks of Fight Club, Tosh.0, Zoolander and acclaimed work as record producer for Beastie Boys, Beck, The Rolling Stones,... - August 16, 2011 - Steelyard Pictures
Estes Park Film Festival Announces Official Selections
World premieres, a tribute to special guest Barry Corbin and a pre-release sneak preview on tap for the sixth annual event. - August 14, 2011 - Estes Park Film Festival
Gregg Hale at The DAVE School
“Blair Witch” Producer Gregg Hale Teaming with The DAVE School to Produce VFX Music Video as their “Block 4” Final Student Project. Gregg Hale, Haxan Films Producer of the indie horror sensation, The Blair Witch Project, has teamed up with The DAVE School to produce a music... - August 12, 2011 - The DAVE School
President and CEO of Empire Films Domiziano Arcangeli Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising Interviews International Superstar Domiziano Arcangeli about Upcoming Releases from Empire Films, including “House of Flesh Mannequins”, “Orgy of Blood”, “Brides of Sodom”, “Lizzie”, “Box of Shadows” and “Twilight of the Gods” - August 12, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Acort International Acquires Jeoa Production’s New Feature Filth To Ashes Flesh To Dust
Filth To Ashes Flesh To Dust has been picked up by Acort International; in association with Nocturnal Features and Midnight Releasing, the film is slated for Limited Theatrical Sept 2011 and Broadcast, VoD and DVD release in early 2012. - August 11, 2011 - Acort International
PB&K Media Acquires U.S. Theatrical Distribution Rights to Corbin Bernsen’s Inspirational Movie, 25 Hill
Independent Film Distribution Company, Team Cherokee Productions and Home Theater Films to Launch Movie Focused on American Values, Reviving the Soapbox Derby - August 10, 2011 - PB&K Media
A Brand New iPhone App to Cast Social Network Minded Aspiring Vampires
The first iPhone app to join a casting call for aspiring vampires. - August 10, 2011 - Castalides Pictures
"There Are No Goodbyes" Movie Launches Website, Announces Teaser Trailer Debut
Lyons Den Productions is proud to announce completion of principal photography on their new feature film “There Are No Goodbyes,” launch of the official website ThereAreNoGoodbyes.com, and premiere of the teaser trailer for the film at The Boonies International Film Festival in Warren... - August 09, 2011 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Indie Filmmaker Launches Contest for Film Composers
A nationwide search will give a composer the opportunity to score a feature film. The winner will receive $500 and a $3000 contract to create music for the feature film "The Storm Within." - August 05, 2011 - The Storm Within LLC
ABonAir Has Launched a New Wireless HD Product – The AB310HD™ Wireless Video Link
ABonAir launched a new product line of Wireless Microwave link that enables video transmission from field cameras directly to a news track, broadcast tower or monitoring station. - August 04, 2011 - ABonAir Ltd.
New Movie from Rebel Pilgrim Productions Includes Academy Award Winner
Rebel Pilgrim Productions, in association with Vineyard Cincinnati, will begin principal photography of A Strange Brand of Happy, a romantic comedy, on August 15, 2011. The movie stars Academy Award Winner Shirley Jones and Grammy Award Winner Rebecca St. James. - August 04, 2011 - Rebel Pilgrim Productions
Superman Veteran Joins "Requiem" Cast
Cupsogue Pictures are pleased to announce that actor Jack O’Halloran, best known for his role as evil mute "Non" opposite Marlon Brando and Christopher Reeve in Richard Donner’s "Superman The Movie" and its sequel "Superman II," has joined the cast of... - August 04, 2011 - Cupsogue Pictures
Ina-Alice Kopp Guests on Eye on Entertainment to Discuss Shooting Departed Heroes in China
Kopp Stars with Chinese Superstar Zhu Yawen and Viewership in China is Projected to be More than 100 Million People - August 04, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Animated Comedy Short, Mindwash: The Jake Sessions to Debut at the 24th Annual Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
Charger Entertainment Slated to Let the Loonies out in September Charger Entertainment invites you to take a trip through Los Angeles residents’ damaged minds in a hilarious new animated short film, Mindwash: The Jake Session. In Mindwash, the star of the show and self-obsessed plastic... - August 03, 2011 - Charger Entertainment
Anthony De Longis and Matthew William Dean Guest on EOE to Announce Win for Best Action Short for Blood Trail Two at 2011 AOF
The Action On Film (AOF) Festival was Held July 22-30, 2011 in Pasadena, CA. - August 03, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Award-Winning Filmmaker Marc Wasserman Guests on Eye on Entertainment to Publicize the Ford Austin Fund
Wasserman and Austin Won a Screenplay Award at the 2011 AOF Film Festival for Guns, Hookers & a Pound of Coke. - August 03, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Kultur Announces the Release of the Hermitage: A Journey in Time and Space Which Will be Available on DVD August 30th
The Hermitage: A Journey in Time and Space Debuts on DVD August 30 - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces El Greco: Mystic Under the Blazing Sun from The Gallery of the Masters - The Program Examines Goya’s Life and Will be Available on DVD on August 30
Gallery of The Masters Series El Greco: Mystic Under the Blazing Sun Debuts on DVD August 30 - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces Goya: from Humble Abode to Royal Palace from the Gallery of the Masters - This Program Presents Goya’s Life and Will be Available on DVD on August 30
Gallery of The Masters Series Goya: From Humble Abode to Royal Palace Debuts on DVD August 30 - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces the Release of Another Entertaining and Informative Program in the Great Conductors Series; Esa-Pekka Salonen in Rehearsal Available on DVD August 30th
The Great Conductors Series Esa-Pekka Salonen in Rehearsal Available on DVD August 30th - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release on DVD of the Heifetz Master Classes: This 2-Dvd Set Will be Available August 30
Heifetz: Master Classes Available on DVD August 30 - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Bach: Sacred Music, Conducted by Helmuth Rilling Available on DVD August 30
Bach: Sacred Music with Helmuth Rilling Debuts on DVD August 30 - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Bach: Secular Music, with the Acclaimed Conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt Available on DVD August 30
Bach: Secular Music with Nikolaus Harnoncourt Debuts on DVD August 30 - August 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Ryan Pickett Wins Best Shorts Competition
Experimental short film "Look" by Ryan Pickett Wins Best Shorts Competition. - July 30, 2011 - Ryan Pickett Productions
Kultur is Proud to Announce Lionel Hampton and the Golden Men of Jazz on DVD August 30
Lionel Hampton and the Golden Men of Jazz Available on DVD August 30. Kultur is proud to announce the availability on DVD of Lionel Hampton and the Golden Men of Jazz, for a suggested retail price of $19.99. It's truly an all-star jam session with Lionel Hampton and his group of jazz greats,... - July 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd