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"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
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
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
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
MovieHatch.com Offers Fame on Massive Times Square Billboard. New Contest Puts Winner’s Face in Lights in Heart of Broadway.
Those who dream of being famous are now given a unique chance to see their face on a massive billboard in Times Square. Today, MovieHatch.com, the online entertainment venue where great film ideas and talent can be discovered and introduced to prominent players in Hollywood, announces the launch of... - May 17, 2010 - MovieHatch
Fulton Market Educational Films Joins Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, will now carry documentary films produced by Fulton Market Educational Films. The first film to be offered in DVD format is "Being Bucky" about the University of Wisconsin's badger mascot. - May 17, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Way-Younge, LLC Presents New Style Indie Film Making: The Anatomy of Love
“The Anatomy of Love TM” Feature Film starts production in Atlanta, GA this spring. This film is intended for mainstream cinema release and subsequent release in the digital domain. - May 17, 2010 - Way-Younge, LLC.
Chicago Screenwriter, Marcia L. Sinclair is One Step Closer to the Production of Lemon Tea: the Emancipation of Liberty with the Release of the Screenplay Video Synopsis
Coffee, Tea and Me Productions, Inc., in association with, Michael K. Ross of Chosen Generation Studio and Films presents the Video Synopsis, Based on the Screenplay, "Lemon Tea: The Emancipation of Liberty" written by Marcia L. Sinclair. - May 16, 2010 - Coffee, Tea and Me Incorporated
Seminal Films Releases Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
‘Lunatics, Lovers & Poets’ has just completed a successful theatrical run in 20 US cities. The DVD release is scheduled for September 7, 2010. - May 14, 2010 - Seminal Films
Documentary to Chronicle 52-Year-Old Woman’s Quest to Compete in Grueling Ocean Endurance Event
32 Miles from Now is the true story of one woman’s dream to paddle the “Everest” of ocean events; the treacherous Molokai Channel in Hawaii. Ann Hettinger’s journey is a narrative of life changing events that take this 52 year old ex-suburban housewife from Colorado to Kauai. Taken completely out of her element and becoming fully immersed in the island lifestyle, she learns honor and respect for the ocean and the amazing watermen and women that guide and teach her along the way. - May 13, 2010 - 32 Miles from Now
PVIFF Presents a World Class Acting Workshop Featuring Kim Hardin
The Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) continues their pre-festival event series by presenting “Casting with Kim” Behind The Scene Take The “Business” of the Show! Learn Everything You Need to Know about Building an Acting Career. Instructor: Kimberly R. - May 13, 2010 - Peachtree Village International Film Festival
Seminal Films Releases Paul Newman’s Last Film Project
Lucky Days stars Angelica Torn and is produced by Rip Torn and Paul Newman. The limited theatrical release starts May 10, with the DVD release scheduled for August 10, 2010. - May 12, 2010 - Seminal Films
New Family Film Series Announced
Five Films Featuring Fearless Kids. - May 11, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Orlando Delbert Delivers Company Identity for New Island Pictures
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, the delivery of New Island Pictures’ Company Identity. - May 10, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
While Cannes Film Festival is at the Door, Super Monko Studio Releases ‘Ultimate Movie Buff’: The iPhone App Dedicated to Cinemaholic People
In collaboration with ITN, Super Monko Studio is to release Ultimate Movie Buff iPhone app in mid May, in time for the Cannes Film Festival. By adding videos and images from ITN, Super Monko Studio has added a new dimension to their popular movie quiz, “Movie Buff” app. - May 09, 2010 - Super Monko Studio
Helen Anzalone Studios’ Students Shine on the Red Carpet, and on the Screen
Helen Anzalone, Founder of Helen Anzalone Studios, has been teaching and coaching young actors for over 12 years, and her students are among the most successful child stars in the business. Her students shine on the red carpet, and on the screen. - May 09, 2010 - Helen Anzalone Studios
Celebrity Actor Visits Mom Tri’s Boathouse, Phuket
Thai cinema’s top leading man Ananda Everingham enjoyed some well deserved R&R recently at his favourite hotel in Phuket, Mom Tri’s Boathouse. - May 08, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Brothersoft Reveals Software Used in Making of 3D Movie Avatar
Brothersoft, a leading software download portal, today releases a special index about the software used in the making of Avatar for 3D Movie fans. The software index covers the 21 software titles and 15 of the companies credited for the visual effects in Avatar, which has captured the imagination... - May 07, 2010 - Brothersoft
Pittot Films Makes History by Shooting Feature Film on a Stills Camera
Pittot films make first Aussie feature film shot on a stills camera. - May 07, 2010 - Pittot Films
Orlando Delbert Designs Special Effects for Director Lucia Grillo’s Film “Ad Ipponion,” Entry Into Festival de Cannes, Short Film Corner
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, Director Lucia Grillo’s film, “Ad Ipponion,” as an entry in the Festival de Cannes, Short Film Corner. - May 07, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Seminal Films Announces Theatrical Release of ‘Why Am I Doing This?’
‘Why Am I Doing This?’ stars Emma Caulfield, Tom Huang and Anthony Montgomery. It is having a weeklong theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills from May 14-20. The DVD will be released on July 13, 2010. - May 07, 2010 - Seminal Films