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Rebel Pilgrim Productions Releases "Hitting the Nuts" Amidst Groundswell of Support
The independent poker-themed comedy Hitting the Nuts is going to be released on DVD April 15, 2011. (To “hit the nuts” in a poker game is to hold the best possible hand in a given scenario.) The story of Hitting the Nuts is the exact opposite of how Hollywood manufactures a blockbuster. - March 16, 2011 - Rebel Pilgrim Productions
Award Winning Film "Emerging Past" Gets May Release
Spectra Records & The Phoenix Group pair up to release soundtrack and movie for "Emerging Past." - March 16, 2011 - Church Hill Productions
Talent Explosion Open Mic Artist Showcase Sponsored by U ENT and VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC Mixtape April 2011 recording date is April 15, 2011 at Smash Studios - March 15, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Younghollywood.com Goes Exclusive with Joost
Joost, a fully owned subsidiary of Adconion Media Group (www.adconion.com) and Young Hollywood, a premier website devoted to today’s hottest stars, jointly announced that Joost will exclusively represent Young Hollywood’s site, www.younghollywood.com effective immediately. Situated at... - March 15, 2011 - Adconion Media Group
Stories Without Borders Documentary to Explore Ramayana and Mahabharata Across Cultures
Scholar Jarrod Brown has teamed up with videographer Andrea Frazier to film a documentary tracing Sanskrit epics across the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim cultures of South and Southeast Asia. - March 15, 2011 - Stories Without Borders Production Company
Akasha Metaphysical Film Festival Brings Cutting-Edge Films to Carmel, California
The Akasha Metaphysical Film Festival will take place June 24th through June 26th, 2011 in Carmel, California. The festival presents dynamic films with spiritual and supernatural themes from ghosts and out of body experiences to UFO encounters and artificial intelligence. - March 15, 2011 - Akasha Entertainment
DCIA Presents CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at NAB
Special Registration Rate Now Available. - March 14, 2011 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Independent Filmmakers Raise $10,000 in 30 Days for Debut Short Film: The Shooting Star Salesman
Newly-formed Inland Empire production company, Film Imaginarium, LLC, strategically utilizes social media and “crowdfunding” to finance film and attract star talent. - March 12, 2011 - Film Imaginarium LLC
In Commemoration of the Wedding of Princess Diana's Son Prince William, Kultur Announces the Availability of the Princess Diana Collection
The Princess Diana Collection Available Now on DVD In commemoration of the wedding of Princes Diana of Wales' oldest Son Prince William, Kultur announces the availability of the Princess Diana Collection. This revealing and informative 3 Volume collection is available now on DVD for a suggested... - March 12, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Joseph D. Peters of Renaissance Productions, Ltd. Joins Latin Horror as Contributing Writer & Relaunches His Website
Joseph D. Peters has officially joined Latin Horror and relaunches his own website. - March 10, 2011 - Renaissance Productions, Ltd.
On Look Films and Nigel J. Hetherington of Past Preservers Join Forces
On Look Films announces the addition of renowned archaeologist and TV producer Nigel J. Hetherington, founder of media and heritage consultancy company Past Preservers, as advisor to the documentary film project Voices and Faces of the Adhan: Cairo. Nigel has been consulting with the producers of... - March 10, 2011 - On Look Films
"All That You Can’t Leave Behind" Family Drama Currently in Production
Producers have announced that the filming on location in Jupiter has begun for the new family drama, “All That You Can’t Leave Behind.” A variety of locations throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties, will serve in later phases of the production. Writer/Director William A. - March 10, 2011 - ATYCLB, LLC
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman Composes a Song Dedicated to the Egyptian Revolution
After a successful career as an indie rock singer and a theatre actor in Egypt and Chicago, Ayman Samman is now a working actor in TV and film in Hollywood. He graduated from Helwan University as an Egyptologist and guided tourists throughout the Middle East. His natural storytelling skills and his... - March 09, 2011 - The ADD Channel
Stumps and Disney to Give Away Private Screening of the New Movie “Prom”
Stumps, the world’s largest prom and party supplier is collaborating with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures to award one lucky person and 99 of his/her closest friends a private screening of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures motion picture “Prom” in the winner’s hometown a full week before the movie is released in theaters on April 29, 2011. - March 09, 2011 - Stumps Prom and Party
Jump Aboard the AlphaDogs Time Machine at the 8th Annual Pre-NAB Discussion Panel
AlphaDogs Post will explore the future of post production at their 8th annual Pre-NAB discussion panel at this month's Editors Lounge. - March 04, 2011 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Kultur Announces the Release of The Glyndebourne Festival Opera Production of Carmen Featuring Opera Superstar Maria Ewing
The Glyndebourne Festival Opera Production of Bizet’s Carmen Featuring Opera Superstar Maria Ewing Available now on DVD from Kultur Kultur is proud to announce the availability on DVD of Glyndebourne Festival Opera’s acclaimed Peter Hall production of Georges Bizet’s Carmen... - March 04, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Orlando Delbert Designs Film Titles for Director David Becker’s Film "Mirk Riders," Entry Into Boston Underground Film Festival
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, the design and delivery of film titles for Director David Becker’s film, “Mirk Riders,” as an entry into the Thirteenth Annual Boston Underground Film Festival. - March 04, 2011 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Rat Rod Rockers! (Go-Kustom Films Second Feature Film) Seattle Premiere and DVD Release Party at the King Cat Theater, March 26th, 2011
A rockin’ 800 seat event with an afternoon cruise-in, live music by Angie & The Car Wrecks and The Hard Money Saints, a meet and greet with the films director, cast and crew and actual hot rods and gassers from the movie, and an after hours Pin-Up & Burlesque Show Case put on by The Pin-Up Angels. Cruise-In starts at 2:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00PM. Bands start at 7:00 PM. Film screens at 9:30PM. Pin-Up Show Case at 11:00 PM. - March 02, 2011 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
DiscDish.com Honors Movies Overlooked by Award Ceremonies
Website’s new column celebrates films in unconventional categories - March 02, 2011 - DiscDish.com
Los Angeles Post Production Group to Feature GenArts and Job Searching in Hollywood
A product demonstration showcasing the latest version of Sapphire plus a presentation on how to find work in Hollywood will be featured at March’s Los Angeles Post Production Group. - February 26, 2011 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Outdoor Cinema at Hotel Galvez to Feature "Some Like It Hot" and Dinner
As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will feature a special showing of “Some Like It Hot” for its Cinema and Café Under the Stars on Friday, March 18. This 1959 classic movie will be shown on the front lawn of... - February 26, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
How to Win an Oscar: be a Child Actor BizParentz Announces the A+ List of Former Child Actors
With a constant stream of child actors-gone-bad in the news, one organization wants the world to know that most former child actors are doing just fine. BizParentz Foundation releases the "A+ List" of former child actors, several of whom are nominated for Oscars this Sunday. - February 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Local Talent and Businesses Collaborate for Starfruit Productions' Screening of "The Couch"
StarFruit Productions will be screening their new short film "The Couch" at Downtown Sarasota's Home Resource on March 9th at 6:30pm. Local filmmaker and StarFruit President, Sage Hall, directed "The Couch" and will be present for a Q&A following the screening along with... - February 25, 2011 - Starfruit Productions
New Jersey Production Company Produces and Distributes Independent Films
BG Films is pleased to announce that they produce and distribute independent films from their New Jersey base. The company was founded by Bobby Guions, a Newark native. - February 24, 2011 - BG Films
Sony Music's Award-Winning Duo "Lumiere" Named to "There Are No Goodbyes" Film Soundtrack
Lyons Den Productions is proud to announce the first artists to appear on the soundtrack for their upcoming feature film “There Are No Goodbyes.” The Sony/BMG duo, Lumiere, have contributed the Gaelic song “Cá Rabhais Ar Feadh An Lae Uaim” which will be featured during scenes filmed in Ireland as well as on the soundtrack. Lyons Den Productions will announce the remaining musicians appearing on the soundtrack for “There Are No Goodbyes” the week of March 1, 2011. - February 24, 2011 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Rebel Pilgrim Productions Wins Again with Indie Poker Comedy
Hitting the Nuts: the True Story of the Scott County Series of Poker (Rebel Pilgrim Productions), is a comedy farce that, according to the film’s website, aims to become, “the definitive comedic satire of the poker phenomenon.” It appears to be two steps closer to that goal after winning Best Feature Film in the Derby City Film Festival on February 21, 2011. This is a follow-up to the premiere at the Cincinnati International Film Festival on October 9, 2010, where it won for Best Feature Film. - February 23, 2011 - Rebel Pilgrim Productions
Penn State Libraries to Digitize Lynd Ward Collection for Documentary by 217 Films
In celebration of the art and life of American printmaker and illustrator, Lynd Ward (1905-1985), 217 Films has given a gift to Penn State University Libraries to digitize selected Ward woodcuts and wood engravings. 217 Films will showcase many of these works in a new film titled “O Brother... - February 22, 2011 - 217 Films
Grayson Pictures Negotiating Worldwide Theatrical Release for Uzbek Film
Shima (2011) an Uzbek film has attracted attention from distributors worldwide, when was it shown to distribution company officials at the European Film Market in Berlin. Japanese and Russian distributors are trying to negotiate a theatrical release. - February 22, 2011 - Grayson Pictures
Award-Winning Film and Documentary Maker Film IT Appoints Wardour And Oxford as Its Global Business Development Agency
Film IT, producers of award-winning films and documentaries has appointed Wardour And Oxford as its global business development agency, leading the company's international commercial pursuits. - February 22, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Romantic Film Screenings at Rockledge Apartments
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Rockledge is showing romantic films throughout the month of February in its 80-seat movie theater. - February 21, 2011 - Rockledge Apartments
Biz Stain Fighter and Mean Green Team Up with Paramount’s Rango
CR Brands, Inc., the manufacturers of the brands Biz Stain Fighter and Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser, have teamed up with Paramount Pictures to promote the original animated comedy-adventure movie “Rango”, featuring Johnny Depp, in theaters March 4th. Biz and Mean Green’s... - February 19, 2011 - CR Brands, Inc.
Rosser Goodman, a New Breed of Filmmaker
Director Rosser Goodman raises the bar on Independent Film Directors. Hollywood Reporter rates her as one of the "Five in Focus" Film Directors. - February 17, 2011 - KGB Films
Tracey Davis Grants Rights to Make Movie About Famous Father and World’s Greatest Entertainer
The daughter of the late great Sammy Davis Jr. has released the rights to have her father's story be told by film producer Rick Appling. - February 15, 2011 - Rick Appling
Stars Come Out to Shine for the Young Storytellers Foundation
Celebrities to Attend the Bohemian Dream Party at Bardot Hollywood on March 6th - February 14, 2011 - Rochester PR
Documentary About American Woodcut Artist and Illustrator Lynd Ward Announced
Connecticut-based independent film makers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project -- their fourth film since 2005 -- will be on the great American woodcut artist and illustrator Lynd Ward. The film will be titled “O Brother Man: The Art and Life... - February 12, 2011 - 217 Films
Visionary Cinema and Friends of the Fox Present 80th Anniversaries of Dracula and Frankenstein to Screen as a Double Feature at the Pomona Fox Theater on February 20
Two films released the same year, 1931, have defined the horror genre for the 80 ensuing years since they first appeared. Unquestionably, they shocked, horrified, and thrilled unsuspecting audiences in the dawn of the sound film era. Certainly, their leading actors, Béla Lugosi as Count Dracula and Boris Karloff as the Frankenstein Monster – though the latter was originally billed with a question mark – became immediately immortalized as their most famous characters. - February 12, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Celebrating Women’s History Month Three of English Literature’s Most Illustrious Writers, the Brontë Sisters
In commemoration of Women’s History Month Kultur announces the availability of three DVDs about the authors Charlotte Brontë and her two sisters, Emily and Anne. These revealing and informative DVDs about the lives and character of these remarkable literary siblings are all available now. - February 11, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of One of America’s Greatest Playwrights, Tennessee Williams
In celebration of the 100th birthday of one of America’s greatest playwrights, Tennessee Williams, Kultur announces the availability of four programs on DVD featuring some of his greatest works. From Kultur’s Broadway Theatre Archive Collection are three of his major plays, Ten Blocks... - February 11, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
DirectRoms.com – Rome to Host Prestigious Indie Film Fair in March 2011
Independent film is one of the most thriving and successful branches of the arts alive today and some of the most innovative and trend-setting work comes from directors and producers in Italy. This makes the 2011 Rome Independent Film Festival a hot ticket this spring and the leading online hotel booking website DirectRooms.com is advising people who want to attend that the capital's hotels will be busy around the fair. - February 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Lionsgate Wants You to Catch Virus X from Empire Films
Dawna Lee Heising Interviews Stars of Virus X for Special Feature included with the DVD - February 08, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Rutland Games Smartphone App Gets Red Carpet Treatment from Apple
Just in time for the Oscars, Apple has approved Rutland Games’ Movie Studio Mogul for sale through its iTunes app store. - February 05, 2011 - Rutland Games
Mishra.TV - Australian Content Shot by Mishra.tv Premieres at Sundance Film Festival as Part of Life in a Day
Ron's Diary, an Australian short film has been selected as a part of 'Life in a Day' and has premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The teaser trailer for Life in a Day - featuring Ron's Diary has gathered 2 million views on YouTube. - February 04, 2011 - Mishra.tv
9000 Needles -- A Story of Hope, Courage and One Family’s Unconventional Journey Toward Stroke Recovery; Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine to Host Free Screening
9000 Needles, the award-winning documentary that chronicles one man’s journey into health with the help of a mixture of Eastern and Western Medicine including acupuncture. - February 04, 2011 - Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
DiscDish.com Celebrates Love in All Kinds of Movies
Website’s 14 Days of Romance event honors best films for Valentine’s Day. - February 04, 2011 - DiscDish.com
Kultur Announces Douglas MacArthur: Return to Corregidor Starring Gary Saderup on DVD February 22
Douglas MacArthur: Return to Corregidor Acclaimed One-man Show Starring Gary Saderup Debuts on DVD February 22 "A tour de force!" "Saderup brings us the soul and essence of a great American hero." -Northwest Indie Review Kultur announces the DVD release of the acclaimed... - February 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces Come West Along The Road Vol. 2 - Irish Traditional Music on DVD February 22
Come West Along The Road Vol. 2 Irish Traditional Music Debuts on DVD February 22 Kultur announces the DVD release of Come West Along The Road Vol. 2 - Irish Traditional Music. To the delight of traditional Irish music fans, this historic and entertaining program will be available on February 22,... - February 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces André Previn: The Kindness of Strangers - A Portrait by Tony Palmer on DVD February 22
André Previn: The Kindness of Strangers A Portrait by Tony Palmer Debuts on DVD February 22 Kultur announces the DVD release of André Previn: The Kindness of Strangers - A Portrait by Tony Palmer. To the delight of all types of music fans, the inspiring story of André Previn... - February 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Anthony D Colby is, "A Man Called Chase"
Anthony D Colby has created a project to become a franchise film, "A Man Called Chase." - February 01, 2011 - Andeco Films LLC.
New Outlook Productions, Inc. Was Awarded Wreaths Across America Video Production
New Outlook Productions, Inc. an award winning, affordable, effective multi-media production company was awarded the Wreaths Across America Video Production. wreathsacrossamerica.org. This was an opportunity to capture live footage of (50) fifty tractor trailers journey in December 2010 from Maine... - January 30, 2011 - New Outlook Productions, Inc.
Grammy Awards, Oscar Nominees, and Slamdance Winner All Join New Media Film Festival Panel
New Media Film Festival's "Experts in Technology and Filmmaking Panel" will feature award nominated and winning professionals as well as showcasing the Panasonic 3D camera. - January 29, 2011 - New Media Film Festival