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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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Aginelo Film Spotlights Family Court System as Divorced from Reality
Aginelo Films is on the road to exposing the broken nature of the family court system in America. With this precedent-setting full length documentary entitled “Support? System Down…” issues of divorce and custody in America are examined and the walls debunking the stereotype of “deadbeat” parents are broken down. - July 29, 2011 - Aginelo Productions
Incredible Woman, a Hero and an Amazing Service Dog to be Featured in Movie
Nonprofit organization raises awareness for debilitating disease and animal rescue. - July 29, 2011 - Diane Dike
Pure Imagination: Five Original "Willy Wonka" Kids to Reunite at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Peter Ostrum, Paris Themmen, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson, Michael Boellner Join 500+ Celebrities and Artists at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 11-14 - July 28, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ
Castalides Pictures Launches the Very First Global Vampire Casting Competition for Aspiring Draculas, Nosferatus, Bellas and Edward Cullens
Vampire Wedding Casting Competition: worldwide call for aspiring vampires - July 28, 2011 - Castalides Pictures
Co-Founder of Non-Profit "Patron of the Arts" Cindy Baer Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Producer, Director and Actress Baer is Raising Funds for Next Film “Odd Brodsky” - July 28, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Computer -Animated Spoof of Dirty Harry Films Enters Production
Bella Fe Films and LightRow Pictures team to produce the Computer-Animated spoof of Dirty Harry films "Magnum Farce" - July 28, 2011 - Bella Fe Media
Denver Production Company Red Giant Productions to Release Psychological Thriller The Inner Room Starting August 4th, 2011 at the Mayan Theatre
Denver production company "Red Giant Productions" to release psychological thriller "The Inner Room." The theatrical release launches on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Mayan Theatre in Denver, Colorado. While visiting a cabin with her husband, Julianne becomes... - July 27, 2011 - Red Giant Productions
Strong Image Films Launches Pre-Production on Rob Marchitti's Feature Film "The Glass Circle"
Strong Image Films launches pre-production on "The Glass Circle." - July 26, 2011 - Strong Image Films
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Producers David Bianchi and Val Tasso of the Feature Film Dysfunktion
Bianchi, Founder of Exertion Films and Tasso, Founder of Spartan Pictures, are Raising Funds for Dysfunktion through indiegogo.com. - July 26, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Superman: Requiem Gets Release Date
Cupsogue Pictures are pleased to announce that the highly-anticipated comic-book movie ‘Superman: Requiem’ will be released globally online on November 11 , 2011. The release date strapline ‘Believe – 11.11.11’ is being added to all upcoming marketing for the picture... - July 25, 2011 - Cupsogue Pictures
Twilight’s Gil Birmingham Joins Crooked Arrows Cast
Gil Birmingham, known for his role as Billy Black in the Twilight Saga films, will join Superman Returns' Brandon Routh in the film Crooked Arrows, a story about a Native American high School Lacrosse team forced to compete against a better equipped and trained local prep school team. Birmingham... - July 22, 2011 - Gil Birmingham
Provocative New "Holistic" Documentary on Sustainability Begins Production in Pittburgh
Sust Enable: The Metamentary Begins Filming July 30th with Author & Professor Charles Eisenstein - July 22, 2011 - Sust Enable: The Metamentary
Leave It on the Floor Starring America’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes Dances Across the U.S.
Independent film Leave it on the Floor starring actor, singer, dancer and musician Ephraim M. Sykes of stage, television and film has a cult following with U.S. film festivals. - July 21, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Poker Comedy Hitting The Nuts Wins at 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival
The poker-themed comedy Hitting The Nuts won a Golden Ace Award for Superior Filmmaking at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival. This is the third award in as many festivals for the movie. (Hitting the Nuts won Best Feature Film at both the Cincinnati Film Festival and the Derby City Film Festival earlier this year.) - July 20, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC
Up and Coming Actor, Filmmaker, Jeremy Fultz Short Film, VIGILANTE Debuting at the Action on Film Festival July 22 in Pasadena, CA. Nominated "Best Short - Editing"
VIGILANTE, a short film by actor, filmmaker, Jeremy Fultz - DoingTime Productions will be screening at the 2011 Action on International Film Festival in Pasadena, California July 22nd and July 28th. The film is nominated for ‘Best Editing - Short’. Contact: Jeremy Fultz, Actor,... - July 20, 2011 - Middle Child New Media
Award Winning Filmmaker’s Feature and New Short to be Screened at Celebrate Tango Festival in NYC
Award winning filmmaker Marianne Hettinger’s new short “Saint Vitus Dance” will be screened with her critically acclaimed “Mango Tango” (Best Feature, Ventura Film Festival. 2009) on July 24, 2011 at the Celebrate Tango Festival in New York. - July 19, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
J. L. Feliciano and Anthony A. Paluzzi Team Up for “Rock N’ Old” – Beat Out Over 6,000 Other Writers
J. L Feliciano and Anthony A. Paluzzi sat down, stood up and shouted when they wrote Rock N’ Old. - July 19, 2011 - Anthony A. Paluzzi
Hawaii Pacific Entertainment is Proud to Announce Local Film One Voice Will Hit Theaters Internationally and in Hawaii
The 100% Locally Funded, Locally Produced Documentary Opens in Theaters August 6 in Japan & August 26 in Hawaii. - July 18, 2011 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Transit Systems, Inc. Announces the “Summer Blockbuster” Giveaway
Transit Systems, Inc. announces the “Summer Blockbuster” Giveaway to launch on July 20, 2011 for votes on the top five blockbuster movie hits of the summer with a giveaway of a $50 gift card to AMC Movie Theaters. - July 18, 2011 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Tiara Luten Productions Releases Independent Film "For the Love of You"
Tiara Luten Productions, LLC., an independent film production company in Atlanta, GA, is proud to announce the premiere screening of its debut film, “For the Love of You.” The movie is an inspiring, modern-day African-American romance about believing in yourself and believing in true... - July 16, 2011 - Burst Agency
Tortoise and Finch Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign for the Domestic Violence Documentary, "You Look a Lot Like Me"
After four years in production, Tortoise and Finch Productions has launched its Finishing Funds Campaign on Kickstarter.com for the documentary film, "You Look a Lot Like Me." The film features interviews with domestic abuse survivors, abusers and educators. For more information, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tortoiseandfinch/you-look-a-lot-like-me. - July 15, 2011 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Cult Classic Novel “The King Of Clubs” Available for the First Time in Paperback and eBooks
Long before "Blood Sport" or "Fight Club," the book that defined the genre was "The King of Clubs." First released in 1982 and out of print since the mid 90’s, difficult to find hardcover copies of “The King of Clubs” sell for as much as $100 each. - July 14, 2011 - Parthenon Press
"Treasures in Hiding" Crews Up with on Camera Placement Boat, a 41' Yawl Named Finn Mccool
Buyer Group International, Inc. and Gryphon Productions Ltd. enhances Pre-production Launch for "Treasures In Hiding" Crews Up with on Camera Boat, a 41' Yaw named Finn McCool owned by Niel McCool of Florida. - July 14, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Producer, Actor and Lawyer Marc Wasserman Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviewed the Star of the Feature Film “Falling Down.” - July 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Cranium Candy Entertainment Announces the Completion of "Raw Edge" – a Short Gangster Movie
Cranium Candy Entertainment has completed its new Drama/Dark Comedy - “Raw Edge.” The 31 minute short movie was shot in both Los Angeles and Berlin, Germany. A pair of wannabe Hitmen - Saul (clever, calculating) and Vincent (torture first, ask questions later,) rough up a businessman... - July 13, 2011 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
Socialising with Harlequin
Harlequin has launched a fantastic new range of informative videos on its YouTube channel for installers and homeowners alike. The videos are designed to give an insight into the world of one of Europe’s leading tank manufacturers, and to assist in a wide range of Harlequin tank installations. - July 10, 2011 - Clarehill Plastics Limited
New DVD Release from Filmmaker Shawn Baker "Comrades" Available Now
Lock City Filmworks along with Director Shawn Baker launches hot new urban pic "Comrades." - July 08, 2011 - Lock City Filmworks Inc
DirectRooms.com – Movie Stars Step Out in Busselton for Specialist Film Festival During 24 to 28 August 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Busselton will be screening a number of French and Australian film premieres as part of the area’s unique festival specialising in films only from the two countries. - July 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Gryphon Distribution Continues Expansion with Preproduction Launch for Treasures in Hiding
Following announcement to capitalize on Gryphon Distribution's verification of governmental permit for search and salvage rights for sunken treasure, verifies sites by making an action adventure motion picture titled “Treasures in Hiding.” - July 07, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Gryphon Productions Seeking Theatrical Motion Picture Releases for Enhanced Marketing Efforts
Distribution Company acquired by Buyer Group International, Inc., ramps up marketing strategy to include “four walling” theatrical motion picture releases, promoting films by working with an extensive nationwide network of major theatres. - July 07, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Buyer Group International Options Original Screenplay, "Recovery" by Alex Weis
Following on the heels of "To My Senses", Alexandrea Weis collaborates on "Blood Will Tell" and "Treasures in Hiding" while Buyer Group International, Inc. options the motion picture rights for Weis' second novel, the romantic thriller “Recovery” (ISBN... - July 07, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"
Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon on Mobeep
Mobeep users will experience a thematic overhaul as they log on to Mobeep, having Transformers logos replaced the default icons, while spotting a space-age background that defines the storyline of this movie. - July 05, 2011 - Ozura World Ltd.