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OCTET Productions Announces New Family Holiday Film Franchise "A Wesley Christmas"; Opens BET's Christmas Movie Series on BET+, Nov. 3, & on BET & BET Her, Thanksgiving
DC-based film production company OCTET Productions announces the upcoming debut release of its new holiday film, “A Wesley Christmas,” starring Jasmine Guy, Dorien Wilson, TC Carson and many more. Premieres scheduled for Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, and Los Angeles, CA. - October 21, 2022 - OCTET Productions
AMC+ is the Presenting Sponsor of the Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball with the Anne Rice Immortal Universe as This Year's Theme
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball™ 2022 Weekend today announced that AMC+ is the presenting sponsor of this year's event, celebrating the release of the new AMC+ series based on Anne Rice’s novels Interview with the Vampire and the Mayfair Witches. This weekend-long event will... - October 18, 2022 - Endless Night Productions
Cinemmatique Studios in Association with Ginasys826 & StepNow Productions, Announce the Premiere Film, “His Truth, Her Truth, The Truth"
Cinemmatique Studios in association with Ginasys826 & StepNow Productions are proud to announce the premiere of the film, “His Truth, Her Truth, The Truth,” an independent film, starring Henry Okigbo, Haley Perry and Missy Lee. The film was directed by Emmanuel Ndejito. “His... - October 17, 2022 - StepNow Productions
Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"
The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership
Screening of "Apache Girl" at The Wild Bunch Film Festival on Friday, October 21 at 6:30 PM; Galaxy Theater, Houghton Rd., Tucson, Arizona
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 2nd film garnering 12 wins and 17 nominations worldwide on the film festival circuit. New York Tri-State International Film Festival gives "Apache Girl" a special recognition for Best Human Rights Film due to its story about indigenous... - October 13, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
Screening of “Apache Girl” at The Shining Mountains Film Festival on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm; Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, Colorado
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 2nd film garnering 12 wins and 17 nominations worldwide on the film festival circuit. New York Tri-State International Film Festival gives "Apache Girl" a special recognition for Best Human Rights Film due to its story about indigenous... - October 13, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
JASNA Southwest Announces 2022 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners; Contest Becomes Official Program of the Jane Austen Society of North America
Announcing the 2022 winners of The Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest Region Young Filmmakers Contest. The contest encourages creative visual interpretation of Jane Austen and her novels. This year, the contest was adopted by JASNA to be a national program. Entry deadline for 2023 is August 28, 2023. - October 12, 2022 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
Filming Has Wrapped for Philly-Based Indie TV Pilot "The Kingfish"
Filming has been completed for the Philadelphia-based urban independent TV dramedy pilot "The Kingfish." The opening credits/intro will be developed by award-winning graphic designer Joshua Black of Philly-based Blackeye Soup. - October 08, 2022 - The Performance Lab No 33
Travelling to Bali, Indonesia Indie Filmmaker Bob Bryan Films 2 Docs About This Mythical Culture
On location in Bali, Indonesia Multi Award-Winning Indie Filmmaker Bob Bryan explores & documents the Captivating, Amazing & Magical Indonesian Paradise, Bali. - September 30, 2022 - Bryan World Productions
Paramount COO Susana Sala to Deliver Keynote at Miami Web Fest 2022
Miami Web Fest announces that the keynote speaker for the event's 2022 awards ceremony gala is Susana Sala, Chief Operating Officer for Paramount Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Sala will share insights from her inspiring career for emerging content creators in... - September 27, 2022 - Miami Web Fest
It's Cold Blooded
This feature film (bio pic) will encompass the life and music career of the late artist, Rick James. - September 21, 2022 - Ascended Motion Pictures
The SOFIE Short Film Festival Announces the 2022 SOFIE Award Nominees
The 8th Annual SOFIE Short Film Festival returns to New York with a hybrid event, including film screenings in Times Square and the much anticipated SOFIE Awards at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, on Broadway. Most of the festival events will still be available virtually. - September 20, 2022 - The SOFIE Short Film Festival
"The Quiet Epidemic" Documentary Officially Selected to Screen at the Prestigious Woodstock Film Festival
The Quiet Epidemic, the provocative new documentary about Chronic Lyme and tick-borne disease, will screen at the Woodstock Film Festival on September 30 and October 1. - September 15, 2022 - The Quiet Epidemic
Garrett Hedlund to Star in Sylvester Stalone New Lead Series on Paramount +
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund will next be seen in Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming Paramount+ series "Tulsa King." First reported by Variety, the series will be led by Stallone, with Hedlund set to join as a series regular. The series follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The... - September 07, 2022 - iPOP! LA
Madelaine Petsch Feature "Jane" Debuts Trailer and Release Date
The trailer for iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch’s latest feature debuted earlier this month. The film "Jane" in which Petsch is both producing and starring in, is an academic thriller for the new generation. Described as the following: "Directed by Sabrina Jaglom ("Home... - September 07, 2022 - iPOP! LA
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Enters Into Multi-Year Arrangement for Streaming with SM1 Television Network
Management of World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) is pleased to announce the recent collaboration with regional streaming service, SM1 Television Network, in Texas servicing the Southwest, United States. SM1 currently has subscribers throughout the Southwest paying $4.99 per month and... - September 06, 2022 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Miami Web Fest Refreshes the Festival Scene, Nov. 17-20, with Its Film-Business-Show Focus
Miami Web Fest returns in November with theater screenings in Downtown Miami, industry insider panels, networking parties on South Beach, and a concert in Wynwood featuring Crystal Waters. - September 05, 2022 - Miami Web Fest
Podcast Premier "A Study Of Strange"
Convergent Content, LLC, releases their new podcast, "A Study Of Strange," premiering five episodes that cover some of the world's strangest unsolved mysteries. - August 31, 2022 - Convergent Content, LLC
Tallahassee Filmmaker Wins at Accolade Global Film Competition
Mathew Tretola wins two Awards of Merit from the Accolade Global Film Competition. - August 31, 2022 - Tolacraft Products
New Comedy Horror Movie is Equal Opportunity Jokester
Big N Funky Productions releases the 2nd movie in the Smoky Mountain Chronicles. - August 28, 2022 - Big N Funky Productions
Dismissal Time - a Short Film Making NYC Premiere on Sept. 9
Award-winning short film about high school bullying inspired by true events will make its NYC premiere at the New York True Venture Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 9 at 8pm. - August 24, 2022 - AJ Epyx Productions
Urban Fairytale Lands on the Big Screen
Strawberry Princess The Movie Wins Best Thriller. South Central Los Angeles native Writer/Director Rod S. Scott debuts his 4th feature film Strawberry Princess, starring WWE Superstar Ariane Andrew as Layla Johnson in her first leading role. Rod’s past films include “100 Kilos”... - August 23, 2022 - 7 Arts
Texas Casting Director is Selected for the Casting Society of America
Texas Native Michael Druck is currently one of nine casting director level members in the state currently in Casting Society of America. CSA currently boasts close to 1,000 members. CSA Casting Directors and Associates work around the world, with members based in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Africa. Druck is the sole member based out of San Antonio, Texas. - August 17, 2022 - Michael Druck Casting
The "Masked Saint," Chris Whaley, Returns to the Ring
68-year-old pastor and former professional wrestler and vigilante Chris Whaley, “The Masked Saint,” is getting back in the professional wrestling ring. “It’s going to be a tag team match with my old partner, dentist, and professional wrestler, Dr. Jim McDowell,” says... - August 16, 2022 - Chris Whaley
Conch Shell International Film Fest Announce Special Screening of "With Wonder" - a Love Letter to God from the BPOC LGBTQI+ Community
The 2nd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF2022) is thrilled to announce the special screening of feature film “With Wonder” directed by Canadian Jamaican/Trinidadian filmmaker Sharon Lewis (followed by a filmmaker chat led by award winning Canadian Trinidadian actress... - August 15, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
Star Wars, Cobra Kai, and Supernatural Stars Head to Colorado Springs Comic Con
It’s that time of year again where pop culture explodes as Altered Reality Entertainment returns for a new edition of Colorado Springs Comic Con. While each year brings new and exciting things to see and do at the annual pop culture celebration, certain activities are mainstays, including... - August 13, 2022 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
Faye March Entertainment Announces Depth of Time Film Trilogy
Faye March Entertainment announces the production of Depth of Time film trilogy which follows an epic tale of a princess thrust through space and time to meet her destiny. - August 06, 2022 - Faye March Entertainment
Conch Shell Productions Makes “Aftershocks…” Online Screening Inclusive to Spanish Speaking and Hearing Impaired English-Language Audiences
What: ”Aftershocks: A Tetralogy of Our Times” - Film screening + audience story sharing workshop Where: Online When: Saturday, July 30, 2022; 2pm Cost: Suggested Donation $10 Info & Tickets: www.conchshellproductions.com Conch Shell Productions’ presents the screening of... - July 30, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
SIFTMedia 215 Release of 2022 State of Women Identified Film & Media Makers of Color in the Philadelphia/Mid Atlantic Region – Listen To What I Say Report
The aim of this report serves as an invitation to funders, stakeholders, allies and supporters to come to the table prepared to listen, partner and strategize on plans with women of color film and media makers to enhance and sustain their lives, so as to enhance the sector and the region as a whole. - July 29, 2022 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
2nd Annual Conch Shell Int’l Film Fest Announces the Films of the Official Selection 2022
The 2nd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) is thrilled to announce the films of the Official Selection 2022. A collection of short films written and/or directed by Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora filmmakers from twelve different countries will be screened during CSIFF’s... - July 28, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
Blue Gate Musicals to Film in Shipshewanna, Indiana
Blue Gate Musicals to film "The Confession Musical" live with best-selling comedian/actress Chonda Pierce and iconic actor/singer Joh Schneider on August 29 and 30. - July 28, 2022 - Blue Gate Musicals, LLC
Star Trek Voyager’s Tim Russ Delivers Something New for Horror Fans to Sink Their Teeth Into This Summer, "The Slayer Chronicles Volume I," by Mega Reel Entertainment
Her fate dictated by birth. Her destiny, to fight, "The Slayer Chronicles, Volume I" starring Kindergarten Cop's Richard Tyson and Candy Corn's Madison Russ, is now available in the US with UK release planned for August 18, 2022. - July 28, 2022 - Mega Reel Entertainment
BAPS Publishing Relaunches Best Selling Author Bolaji Ajayi
Entrepreneur Turned Author, Turned Executive Producer for an Upcoming Animation Series, Based on the 1st African Action Superhero, Akiti the Hunter. - July 26, 2022 - Bolaji Ajayi
1st Denver Short Film Festival Set for February 2023
The first edition of the film festival is scheduled to take place at the historical Mayan Theatre, a long time art-house cinema beacon in the Mile High City. The program will include screenings of local, national and international short films that will be selected from submissions by the festival committee. - July 26, 2022 - Denver Short Film Festival
The Coast – Feature Film Announced
Written and directed by Luke H. Walker starring Olivier Requelme and produced by Jean Estevez. Two strangers meet on a desolate beach in a post-apocalyptic world, but what seems like a chance encounter turns out to be humanity's last hope for salvation. - July 22, 2022 - Luke H. Walker
Your New Life Ministries is Proud to Announce That Their Very Own Sandra Lott, Has a Book Being Featured in a Movie for PureFlix Entertainment
Author Sandra Lott of Your New Life Ministries is having her book, Deep Waters Within featured in a new movie produced by PureFlix Entertainment. The movie is called, "Santa's Second Wife." It is due to be released just in time for Christmas! - July 21, 2022 - Your New Life Ministries
Jared and Genevieve Padalecki to Appear at Rhode Island Comic Con
In honor of their upcoming 10th anniversary, New England’s largest pop culture event Rhode Island Comic Con announced this week that Jared Padalecki and wife and fellow actress Genevieve Padalecki will headline the weekend celebration November 4-6, 2022. Executive Producer and starring in... - July 19, 2022 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
New Independent Film "Fetish," Directed by Gender-Fluid Director
Chainreaction Studio presents "Fetish," an independent film directed by gender-fluid director Alexa Makky. “Fetish” is an erotic drama film following the story of Oskar Pratz, a handsome, successful, and manipulative man with a strong fetish for nylons. At first, this seems... - July 19, 2022 - Chainreaction Studio LLC
Australian Actor Giustino Della Vedova to Host 43rd Young Artist Academy Nomination Announcements
Live at KidzCon in Anaheim Convention Center July 15th - July 15, 2022 - Young Artist Academy
The Healed Takes Home an Honorable Mention at the Art Film Awards
The Magpie Film Company's science fiction script takes home yet another award on the festival Circuit. - July 08, 2022 - Magpie Film Co
Celeste 2022 Midterm Election, Author Claudette Milner Publishes Her Analysis of the Critical Issues Facing This Country
Claudette Milner releases two editions from her Forgiven of Our Transgressions series entitled "Forgiven of Our Transgressions: Karen, Attack on Our Children" and "Forgiven of Our Transgressions: No Path to Citizenship." The Forgiven of Our Transgressions series has 28 Editions and is Available on Amazon US, UK, AU, CA, DE, FR, NL, JP, BR, ES, MX, SE, PL for purchase. - June 27, 2022 - Claudette Milner
Feature Film "The Spookmaster" to Begin Filming in Greensboro, NC This July
This film features a pumpkin-headed ghoul, The Spookmaster. - June 24, 2022 - The Spookmaster
Citizen TV Training Opportunities
The education charity WORLDwrite’s award winning Citizen TV project seeks volunteers interested in working on change-making programmes, short films and a feature documentary. All volunteers are invited to participate in a part-time package including face-to-face camera training and... - June 24, 2022 - WorldWrite
World Premiere of Documentary "Lightning in a Bottle: A Festival Story" at LA's Marina del Rey Film Festival Celebrates the Return of Festival Life
The immersive and raw documentary, Lightning in a Bottle: A Festival Story, will make its world premiere at the Marina del Rey film festival on Monday, June 20 at 4pm at the Cinemark 18&XD. The film's director, John Handem Piette, found a bit of internet fame in November 2020 with his “America Endgame” meme which garnered millions of views and galvanized all of Twitter on election week. John's feature doc also just successfully crowd-funded over 30K of finishing funds to make its premiere debut. - June 16, 2022 - Assemble Studios
Janora McDuffie & Wife Leila Ryan to Attend White House Pride Celebration
The 2022 Academy Awards voice announcer, Janora McDuffie, and LAPD SWAT Officer Leila Ryan joined the list of White House attendees for President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 15. McDuffie, as the first openly gay announcer for this year's 94th Academy Awards and Leila Ryan, as a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and the second woman in the organization's history. - June 16, 2022 - Janora McDuffie
The Paris Art & Movie Awards Film Festival is Back in Person as a Summer Event
Alex Proyas (I Robot, Dark City, The Crow) stated, “PAMA: you are my favorite film festival,” during the 2021 award ceremony, when his short film “Mask of The Evil Apparition” won best special effects. Over the years, the PAMA welcomed Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Kellan Lutz, Gerard Depardieu, Dedee Pfeiffer, Breckin Meyer. - June 16, 2022 - Paris Art and Movie Awards
Citizen TV Responds to the War in Ukraine with More Than Sympathy
As Putin’s latest bloody attack on Ukraine surpasses its one hundredth day, the charity WORLDwrite’s school of Citizen TV, are providing a unique opportunity for young people to support people fighting for their nation’s freedom and democracy, while working alongside two young refugees from Ukraine. - June 15, 2022 - WorldWrite
SonicCloud Adds Leading Audio Technology Innovator Dr. Jean-Marc Jot to Its Leadership Team
SonicCloud, the world’s only comprehensive audio personalization software solution provider, today announced that Dr. Jean-Marc Jot has joined the company’s leadership team as Scientific Advisor. Recognized globally as a technology innovator and thought leader, Dr. Jot is an Audio... - June 09, 2022 - SonicCloud
Bob Brill's Passion Project Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake, is Available for Streaming
Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake; a 50 year obsession for director Bob Brill, has been released and is available to stream on most major platforms. A joint effort between Brill Productions and The Magpie Film Company, this documentary tells the forgotten story of the Earthquake that forever changed how we responded to and worked to prevent, the heartbreaking destruction of these natural disasters. - June 09, 2022 - Magpie Film Co
Vision Media Focuses on Digital Growth and Adds Joanna Syiek to Head Up Marketing
Vision Media, the entertainment industry’s global leader of digital and physical marketing and fulfillment services, has led the way through the shifting landscape of the past two years with its best-in-class secure streaming media platform. Amid the pandemic, Vision Media continued its... - June 07, 2022 - Vision Media