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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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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