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DirectRooms.com – Moonlight Cinema in Paris starts on 4 August 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce that the Cinema au Clair de Lune starts on the 4th of August with Les Nuits De La Pleine Lune by Eric Rohmer filmed in 1984. Also featured is the ever popular classic La Bete Humaine by Jean Renoir from 1938 which will be shown on the 7th. - July 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Award-Winning Story of a Pastor’s Struggles and Victories Released to DVD by Lukas Media Distribution
Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries Chronicles His Journey from Abuse to Redemption in Lost Boy - July 12, 2010 - Lukas Media LLC
DirectRooms.com – Popular Amsterdam Pluk de Nacht Film Festival 2010 Opens in August
The Netherlands capital’s famous open air film festival, Pluk de Nacht, is slated for 5 to 15 August this year, and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. - July 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Loft Ensemble Production of TRACERS is Extended Due to Popular Demand with Performances on Saturdays from July 10 Through August 7, 2010
LA Weekly Gives TRACERS at the L.A. Fringe Theatre a "Go" and LA Talk Radio Says the “Cast is Uniformly Excellent” - July 11, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Why Knot Productions Begins Video Shoot with Belly Dancer Lily Tsai
Burgeoning production company currently filming with world-renowned performer and choreographer. - July 10, 2010 - Why Knot Productions
V1 Entertainment Films Taps Tony Sommo to Write Pilot for NASCAR-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"
Also Lining Up Product Sponsors and Placement Opportunities for Targeted Spring 2011 Launch. - July 07, 2010 - V1 Entertainment Films
Tribute to Westmores – Hollywood Makeup Family – Arrives on DVD
This 30-minute program, written and hosted by Mark Arnott, is a docu-drama with numerous rare photos in which a presenter offers his case for granting the Westmores their long deserved "star" on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. - July 01, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
Hewlett-Packard Online Video Brings Five Telly Awards for Aniden
Aniden Wins Three Telly Awards and Two People’s Choice Telly Awards. - July 01, 2010 - Aniden Interactive
OIM Corp. Launches New Automatic Video Themes for Wordpress
Website management firm launches new, automatic video blogging solution for Wordpress in 3 entertainment niches (Movies, Video Games and Music Videos). - June 30, 2010 - OIM, Corp.
Italian Language Meetup Group Starts Cineforum Italiano: Sharing Italian Culture Through Cinema
Cineforum Italiano is dedicated to sharing Italian culture through film with Washington, DC audiences. Italian films with English subtitles will be screened throughout the year. All films are open to the public. Please visit the website, www.meetup.com/italiano, for full details, including location, start times, schedule and movie reviews. - June 27, 2010 - The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group
The Life of the "Invisible Man" of the Civil Rights Movement Exposed in "Brother Outsider"
Passion River Films is happy to announce that “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin” is set to hit the street on July 6, 2010. A film by Bennett Singer and Nancy Kates, “Brother Outsider” illuminates the public and private lives of Bayard Rustin, a visionary activist... - June 26, 2010 - Passion River Films
Helen Anzalone Voted Runner-Up in the Favorite Acting Coach for Kids Category, L.A. Reader’s Choice, Back Stage Magazine
Helen Anzalone, Founder of Helen Anzalone Studios, has been voted as a runner-up in the Favorite Acting Coach for Kids category, L.A. Reader’s Choice, Back Stage Magazine. - June 26, 2010 - Helen Anzalone Studios
"Notes from the New World" Trailers Released and Post-Production in Completion
Film based on Dostoevsky’s book set to present-day Los Angeles combining a dangerous mafia with obsessive love. - June 24, 2010 - VM Productions
Actress Elizabeth Di Prinzio of The Devil Within Guests on Eye on Entertainment on Time Warner Cable
Dawna Lee Heising Interviews Di Prinzio Who Stars Next in King of the Avenue with Esai Morales and Ving Rhames. - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment on Time Warner Cable Interviews Versatile Character Actor Bill Oberst Jr. of Grooming Giselle
Oberst Also Stars with Elizabeth Di Prinzio in the Tom Hardy-Directed Film The Devil Within. - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Interviews Producer Randy Aldridge, Bill Oberst Jr., Elizabeth DiPrinzio, Alex Aldridge and Sarah Kathryn Harrison of The Devil Within
The Devil Within Was Written by Matt Dean, Directed by Tom Hardy and Debuts on DVD June 29, 2010 in Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy and on Amazon.com - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Hollywood Veteran Ingram Joins EggHead Productions
Los Angeles based production veteran, Shaun Ingram, joins forces with Egghead Productions out of Rocklin, CA. With a strong background in Commercial and Music Video production, Ingram brings 11 years of screenwriting, assistant directing, directing and producing to the Egghead’s development team. Ingram will head up the creative development and physical production of the New Media Department, primarily focusing on Branded, Image Entertainment. - June 23, 2010 - Egghead Productions
"Love Simple," S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Donation Drive Drawing to a Close
June 21 Last Day for 30% of Sales on iTunes to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 19, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
South East Guilford High School and Howard University Grad Going Back to School in "Douglass U"
South East Guilford High School alumni, Ashford J. Thomas, has joined the cast of "Douglass U." He is an emerging actor, director and playwright. - June 18, 2010 - I Will Make You A Star Productions, LLC
Celebrate Pride Month with Passion River Films’ LGBT Showcase
Local distributor showcases LGBT films in honor of Pride Month - June 15, 2010 - Passion River Films
Make Way for Way-Younge with the Feature Film: The Anatomy of Love
“The Anatomy of Love” Feature Film has completed principal photography in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metro area. Cast and Crew successfully completed over 70 scenes in 10 days making the film making process the most efficient to date for the young production company. - June 15, 2010 - Way-Younge, LLC.
Lone Star Film Society Presents ‘Filmmaking 101’ Summer Workshop
Annual event provides expert instruction from industry veterans - June 13, 2010 - Lone Star Film Society
Romantic Comedy Film "Love Simple" Donating Proceeds to S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
June 14—June 21, 30% of Sales on iTunes Will Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 12, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
New Media Film Festival What's New, What's Next
The New Media Film Festival, June 11 - 13th in Los Angeles, offers the best in New Media with screenings, panels and networking parties. The event brings together filmmakers, content creators and a who's who of professionals in the new media industry with the latest in technology and creative... - June 12, 2010 - New Media Film Festival
Short Film “Knife” Being Shot in Fort Worth Starring “Breaking Bad” Actor
Award-winning filmmaker brings production to hometown - June 12, 2010 - Knife Short, LLC
Taboo Themed Feature Film Trap is Set for Worldwide Release
Fresh from his success of the cult horror hit “Edges of Darkness,” Director Jason Horton has teamed with Producer Robert Bravo to release the feature drama “Trap.” - June 11, 2010 - Al Gomez Productions
American-International Pictures and Visionary Cinema Announce Three-Picture Deal
Legendary low-budget film production company American-International Pictures, founded in 1953, and upstart Visionary Cinema have joined forces to produce three original feature films. As with the original AIP, the films will have modest budgets and be geared to the independent theatrical and worldwide DVD market. - June 10, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
CINEMA Cleveland Nominated for Pepsi Refresh Grant to Provide Free Film Equipment to Local Filmmakers
Seeking to give Cleveland filmmakers the resources they need to create quality film projects, CINEMA Cleveland, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local artists, has been nominated for a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant to fund the creation of a free, community-based production studio for Northeast Ohio residents. - June 09, 2010 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
First Night of Film for the San Francisco Black Film Festival
SFBFF12: Presents Films For Juneteenth, gets started Thursday, June 17, 2010 with Mountains That Take Wing-Angela Davis & Yuri Kochiyama: A Conversation on Life, Struggles & Liberation, screening at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, opening remarks 6pm, documentary begins at 7pm with Q&A with directors C.A. Griffith and H.L.T. Quan to follow. - June 08, 2010 - San Francisco Black Film Festval
Advancing the Skate Filmmaking Industry: L.A. Skate Film Festival Establishes Academy, Announces New Partners & Last Call for Submissions
Since the announcement of its debut in the city of Los Angeles back in April, The L.A. Skate Film Festival has been undergoing through a great deal of developments that foresee a bright future for the organization. To make it the best and most legit event of its kind in the history of... - June 05, 2010 - The LA Skate Film Festival
Wagner’s Tannhäuser and Berg’s Wozzeck; Two Acclaimed Opera Performances Available on DVD from Kultur on June 29th
Kultur announces the release of two classic opera performances, The Vienna State Opera Production of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, conducted by Claudio Abbado and Bayerische Staatsoper production of Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser conducted by Zubin Mehta. Tannhäuser: This groundbreaking... - June 04, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"Orange Juice in Bishops Garden" Begins Filming June 21,2010
June 21, 2010, 2020 Productions will begin their third season of the DC based, indie teen web series, “Orange Juice in Bishops Garden.” - June 03, 2010 - 20/20 Productions
Writer Filmmaker David Bogard a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is This Episodes Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Writer filmmaker David Bogard’s latest film Irene is accepted into Breckenridge and Little Rock Film Festivals. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a one-on-one podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - June 03, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
I Will Make You a Star Productions, LLC Announces It's Next Feature Film, "Douglass U"
The official movie press release for "Douglass U." "Douglass U" is an urban comedy about a young man’s unexpected freshman experience at one of the country’s (factitious) premiere HBCUs. - June 03, 2010 - I Will Make You A Star Productions, LLC
Nut Bucket Films Announces the DVD and Internet Release of Alphonso Bow on IndieFlix
Nut Bucket Films is pleased to announce the release of Alphonso Bow, a humorous and insightful look at the art of conversation. This will be a roll-out release beginning June 1st on IndieFlix (http://indieflix.com/film/alphonso-bow-30956/) and will be followed by releases on other major viewing platforms through August. - June 01, 2010 - Nut Bucket Films
The Film Festival of Colorado Partners with Open Media Foundation
Announcing the partnership with Open Media Foundation to present the Film Festival of Colorado. - June 01, 2010 - The Film Festival of Colorado
Support Indie-Cinema. Support Trap from Zapruter Pictures.
Trap goes on sale. - May 30, 2010 - Zapruter Pictures
Austrian Online Movie Portal 'Flimmit' Wins "Red Herring Europe 100 Award"
With its ‘Film Search’ on www.flimmit.com Austrian Start Up Flimmit now itself stands in the spotlight: the online portal with information on more than 65,000 movies and more than 500 films for legal download and streaming wins the ‘Red Herring Europe 100 Award’. The award... - May 30, 2010 - Flimmit
Dam 999, a Project Initiated by Marine BizTV
Dam 999, a movie from the mariners, on the way to reach its audience faced lots of hurdles. Directed by Sohan Roy, Dam 999 is an emotional thriller and an ingenious attempt to highlight the unseen beauty of the maritime world in the backdrop of rich Indian culture while telling a compelling story in the backdrop of maritime life and an old dilapidated dam. - May 28, 2010 - Marine BizTV
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Available on DVD from Kultur on June 29th
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Available on DVD from Kultur on June 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. This is the original production which became the longest-running ballet in London's West End and on Broadway. It has enjoyed successful tours... - May 28, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Celts the Definitive Series on Celtic History & Culture Debuts on DVD June 29
Kultur announces the DVD release of The Celts, an informative and entertaining series of six programs on 2 DVDs that details the fascinating history and culture of the Celts. The Celts were the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity. Wild and ferocious, they were also... - May 28, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Laurence Fuller’s Australian TV debut
Laurence Fuller made his Australian TV debut last Sunday starring in the sophisticated art thriller Possession(s). Co-starring Asher Keddie (X-Men Origins; Wolverine) and Max Cullen (Baz Lurhman’s Australia), directed by Jim Lounsbury. The 10 minute film aired nation-wide on the ABC May 23rd. After Possession(s) and his West End debut Fuller is being courted by Hollywood; - May 26, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
Jonathan Miller’s Acclaimed English National Opera Production of La Boheme Debuts on DVD & Blu-Ray June 29th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD & Blu-ray release of the English National Opera production of Giacomo Puccini’s immortal opera La Boheme directed by Jonathan Miller. The DVD and Blu-ray will both be available on June 29, 2010. In this acclaimed ENO production by Jonathan Miller, he... - May 26, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Boston Indie Film from Milk and Cookie Productions Awarded for Healthcare Awareness
Boston Production Receives Merit of Awareness at Los Angeles' "Awareness Film Festival" for Healthcare Awareness - May 25, 2010 - Milk and Cookie Productions
LA Talent Management Company Teams Up with an All-Star Cast and Crew to Raise Money for At-Risk Youth
ARC Talent Management is shooting a PSA for the non-profit organization SBC P.R.I.M.E. PSA will air at "Big Kids Care" Fundraiser event on July 21st in LA. Celebrities on board are Patrick Gallagher, Invinceable and Madisen Hill. - May 22, 2010 - ARC Talent Management
Seminal Films Announces the World Premiere of Teen Thriller ‘The Devil Within’
‘The Devil Within’ stars Grey Damon of Friday Night Lights and is having midnight screenings this Friday and Saturday, with special appearances by the cast and crew. The DVD is scheduled to be released on June 29, 2010. - May 22, 2010 - Seminal Films
Nationwide Platforms Reveals the Secrets of Cinema
With the new Robin Hood film just out in cinemas, Nationwide Platforms can now show you how an overcast day in Virginia Water, Surrey, was transformed into a bright, sunny day in France.! Nationwide Platforms, part of Lavendon Access Services, provided an articulated boom lift for the exact... - May 21, 2010 - Nationwide Platforms
Feature Film Being Shot for Nothing
La'Tigra Productions the little company that most people wrote off is about to start production on yet another feature this time they don't plan on spending a dime. - May 20, 2010 - La'Tigra Productions
Raw Talent Screenplay Contest Announces $10,000 Grand Prize Winner
The Raw Talent Screenplay Contest has announced Jason Parker as the Grand Prize winner of $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to the 2010 Gideon Media Arts Conference & Film Festival, which will take place June 3-8, 2010 in Ridgecrest, NC. Jason Parker won the Raw Talent Screenplay Contest... - May 19, 2010 - HOSFU LC
Metro Centre Announces Summer Events Schedule Loaded with Fun
Free Outdoor Movie Series “Movies Under the Stars” Returns with More Family Films; Peoria Farmers Market Features Fresh New Local Producers - May 18, 2010 - Metro Centre