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Jobaya Tests VOD Service for iPhone and iPad
Cloud-Based Service Takes on Apple, Aims at Cross-Platform Video Distribution Through Web Apps. - March 15, 2010 - Jobaya
Nest Entertainment Acquires Educational Children’s DVDs from Nickelodeon
Buy popular titles such as Dora the Explorer, Blues Clues, Backyardigans, and Wonder Pets at competitive prices. - March 15, 2010 - Nest Family LLC
Seminal Films Announces the Release of The Last Word
Seminal Films is pleased to announce the release of The Last Word, an engaging documentary about crime, punishment, and the shocking story of an innocent man wrongly executed. A clash between good and evil strikes up on the High Plains of Texas when Johnny Frank Garrett, a 17 year old mentally... - March 12, 2010 - Seminal Films
Soldier Writes Screenplay While Deployed to Iraq
A screenplay written by Pete Robertson, an Indie filmmaker deployed to Iraq, is attracting Hollywood's attention. - March 10, 2010 - Pete Robertson
Cupsogue Pictures Announce "Purgatory" Film
Cupsogue Pictures have announced that they will be producing a new film about how Hell escapes through its boundaries and into Purgatory, and ultimately, Heaven. - March 10, 2010 - Cupsogue Pictures
Award Winning Director Gerry Bruno a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is this Weeks Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Director Gerry Bruno talks about his transition from the east coast and how he has found a unique cooperative spirit for film in Arkansas. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - March 10, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
Two Oscar Nominated Films Confirmed for Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase, Festival Runs from April 16th - 22nd
The Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff) is pleased to announce two of the first four films confirmed to screen at the 13th Annual Hiff Spring Showcase, from April 16 - 22, have been nominated for Academy Awards. Ajami, a film from Israel, was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film... - March 09, 2010 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Seminal Films Announces the Release of The Truth About Average Guys
Seminal Films is pleased to announce the release of The Truth About Average Guys, a hilarious, inventive romantic comedy for guys. Jason has a thing for his fellow worker, Katie, but she doesn’t seem to notice him much and his insecurity isn’t helping. After finding out that her sister... - March 07, 2010 - Seminal Films
Seminal Films Announces the Release of Boys of Summerville
Seminal Films is pleased to announce the release of Boys of Summerville, a family comedy about going home. Soon after returning to visit his hometown, Peter Davis gets sucked back into the local obsession of men’s professional softball and has to lead the eccentric Summerville Hornets... - March 04, 2010 - Seminal Films
Norman Reedus Stars in "The Beatnicks"
Cult hit "The Beatnicks" releasing on DVD - March 04, 2010 - Passion River Films
UK Premiere of “Exit No. 6” Will be Held at the University of Cambridge
The Taipei Representative Office (TRO) in the UK, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge, is pleased to invite the movie-lovers to the UK premiere of the film “Exit No. 6” at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at 2.00pm on Thursday the 18th of March 2010. The... - March 04, 2010 - Taipei Representative Office in the UK
Writer Director Jett West a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase Discusses His Latest Film on This Weeks Arkansas Talent Conversations
Director Jett West reveals his method for adapting his Novella “Quad” into a series of feature films and how this process has changed with each succession. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - March 03, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
Surfspots-GPS: Interview with Filmmaker Greg Huglin
Greg Huglin, world-renowned surfing cinematographer and ocean wildlife documentary filmmaker has recently released his newest project "Surfing Dolphins." The short film took nearly 14 years to produce, a collection of raw footage filmed accumulated from chasing dolphins surfing in the wilds of South Africa all in preparation for this fascinating 2010 World Premiere presentation of some of the most stunning footage seen to date. - March 02, 2010 - Surfspots-GPS
Perilune Pictures Releases "L.E.W," New Documentary About Louis Wolfson, the First Corporate Raider on Wall Street
Perilune Pictures completes documentary film about the life of Jacksonville, Florida native Louis Wolfson, the first corporate raider on Wall Street who became one of the wealthist men in the US in the 1950s by taking over dozens of public companies before his downfall on charges of insider trading. - March 01, 2010 - Perilune Pictures
Love Never Dies Theatre Tickets on Sale Through Concierge Desk
Since the year 2000, Concierge Desk have sold thousands of theatre tickets to the biggest West End shows, and today announce that tickets are now available through their online store for The Phantom of the Opera sequel, Love Never Dies. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom follow up is being... - March 01, 2010 - Concierge Desk
FilmSpecific.com Virtual Bootcamp Helps Filmmakers Create Independent Film Business Plans and Attract Maximum Investment
To attract funding from investors, an independent film needs a solid business plan. FilmSpecific.com founder Stacey Parks leads a virtual seminar series on communicating distribution strategies, projecting revenues, and creating business plan presentation packages that will help attract maximum investment. - February 28, 2010 - Kathleen Hanover
Win Tickets to an Advanced Screening of She's Out of My League
Win a chance to get an early look at the hilarious new comedy, She's Out of My League, courtesy of the Punch Drunk Critics. To win, be one of the first 25 people to answer one simple question and that's it. - February 27, 2010 - Punch Drunk Critics
Animators' Club Announces New Animated Film Festival in Kansas City
The Midwest Association of Professional Animators plans to hold annual film festival in the spirit of "Fantasia." - February 27, 2010 - Midwest Association of Professional Animators
Hellmouth Podcast Interviews Juliet Landau About Gary Oldman Documentary
Juliet Landau talks about her new Documentary Take Flight, a documentary about Gary Oldman. The Hellmouth Podcast interview discusses the projects inception, progression and release February 25th 2010. - February 27, 2010 - Hellmouth Podcast
Seminal Films Moves to Culver Studios Lot
Seminal Films moves to the offices of the historic Culver Studios. - February 27, 2010 - Seminal Films
Critics Embrace Laurence Fuller’s West End Debut
Laurence Fuller’s West End debut is a hit with critics. His eery and powerful portrayal of a 16th century doctor in charge of an insane asylum receives glowing reviews by London’s theatre critics. Fuller is happy with the extreme response; “It’s great the response has been... - February 22, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
Incelligence Takes Hollywood Mobile with Its "Pick the Winners" Oscars Contest for Blackberry Users
Incelligence, a leader in mobile applications, is making the Oscars even more fun with its new “Pick the Winners” mobile contest. Entering is simple and fun: just download the free Blackberry mobile application, make your picks for the winners and submit your entry- all from your mobile... - February 20, 2010 - Incelligence, Inc.
Film & Television Actress and Producer, Vivica A. Fox Headlines the Women's International Film & Arts Festival in Celebration of Its 5th Year Anniversary in Miami, Fl
The Women’s International Film and Arts Festival will be celebrating its 5th anniversary from March 26th – April 3rd, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The headline movie for the Festival features Hollywood Starlet, Vivica A. Fox in Junkyard Dog, a suspense thriller co-starring Brad Dourif,... - February 19, 2010 - ICY Public Relations L.C.
Cardiac Healthcare Indie Film Released
Drama focuses on procedure former President Clinton underwent. A portion of the proceeds will go to Partners in Health for their Haiti relief efforts. - February 18, 2010 - Milk and Cookie Productions
Gary Oldman, Juliet Landau Take Flight
What does esteemed actor/writer/director Gary Oldman, cell phones, a Jewish Hip Hop group named Chutzpah, bikini clad women and a music video all have in common? They are the focus of accomplished actress/writer and debut director Juliet Landau's funny, cutting-edge short subject documentary, "Take Flight." Technology icon Nokia, in the hands of talent icon, Gary Oldman have collectively raised cell-cam art to soaring heights and given birth to a new trend in the process. - February 17, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
The Providence Effect Documentary Announces Television Premier
The television premier of the award-winning documentary, The Providence Effect, will air on local TVOne stations on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12PM, EST. It will air at the end of Black History month to recognize the continued struggle of ethnic minorities and poverty-ridden neighborhoods need to overcome their limitations and build their schools from within. - February 16, 2010 - The Providence Movie
“Lost Nation: The Ioway” Documentary Film Event in Los Angeles Brings Southern California and Midwestern Native American Nations Together for the First Time
Award-winning documentary explores the dramatic saga of the Ioway Nation - February 16, 2010 - Fourth Wall Films
Centennial Screening of “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at Black Hawk State Historic Site
Sequel to Award-winning Film in the works - February 11, 2010 - Fourth Wall Films
Movie About Sirius XM Radio Gets Worldwide Distribution Deal Through Mohr Productions
Fans and investors celebrate Sirius XM's rise from the ashes, but will they thank Hollywood? - February 11, 2010 - Mohr Productions, Inc.
Spike Spencer to Voice Characters in Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
It has been announced that actor Spike Spencer is to voice two characters in the Classic RPG Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, recently developed and published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Spike will provide the voices for Connor Ganson, (a career criminal since age sixteen; an... - February 11, 2010 - Spike Spencer
NYQ Books™ Announces the Release of Poems by Grace Zabriskie
NYQ Books is pleased to announce the release of Grace Zabriskie’s debut book of poems, titled Poems. Grace Zabriskie has been writing poems for over thirty years. She is also a visual artist and an actor, known for her work in numerous David Lynch movies including Wild at Heart and Inland... - February 10, 2010 - NYQ Books
Independent Horror Film Begins Pre-Production in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois-based Plastic Age Productions ( a subsidiary of Aegis Studios) is now in pre-production on their first feature length film. Raymond Did It is a slasher film in the tradition of Halloween and Prom Night. - February 10, 2010 - Aegis Studios
2010 Tortoise and Finch Screenplay and Short Play Competitions Now Underway
Tortoise and Finch Productions is currently accepting submissions for its 2010 Screenplay and Short Play Competitions. Please visit their website for more information today. - February 10, 2010 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
"Dawn Of The Micro Major Film Producer" Workshop at Berlin Film Festival Presented by Independent Film Production Expert Stacey Parks
Independent film financing and distribution models are changing fast, says independent film production and distribution expert Stacey Parks. She and noted producer and international sales agent Thomas Mai join forces to help independent filmmakers navigate the process during a workshop at the... - February 10, 2010 - Kathleen Hanover
Laurence Fuller's West End Debut - Madness In Valencia at Trafalgar Studios
Laurence Fuller takes the stage this week in the his West End debut, Madness In Valencia at Trafalgar Studios. The play is a dark restoration comedy and Fuller’s part has been described as joker-esque, a foreshadow of things to come from this young Aussie... - February 09, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
WIN Pakistan is Out to Change the Perception of Pakistan
WIN Pakistan Offers Positive Message of Hope and Encouragement, Dispels Misperceptions About Pakistani Culture - February 09, 2010 - WIN Program
Taiwan Cinefest Announces Full 2010 Film Line-Up Including 4 UK Premieres
Cinefest Productions presents the 2nd Taiwan Cinefest at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, March 17th – March 21st 2010 and Glasgow Film Theatre, 23rd March 23rd – March 31st 2010. - February 09, 2010 - Cinefest Productions
Lights, Camera, Action Film Contest
Plenty of Kodak Vision film, an Arriflex motion picture camera and a topnotch crew will be used to shoot the winners dream. - February 08, 2010 - Pyramid Productions
Two New Day Members' Films Nominated for Oscars®
New Day Films (http://newday.com), a leading distributor of documentary and fiction social issues films to the educational market, announced today that two of its filmmaker members have films nominated for Academy Awards®. One of the largest media cooperatives, New Day Films was founded in 1971 by a group of feminist filmmakers rebuffed by conservative distribution companies. - February 07, 2010 - New Day Films
J.W. Pepper Receives Industry Leadership Award
J.W. Pepper recognized for support of music education in California. - February 03, 2010 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
From Page to Stage: Sue Lange’s Engaging Sci-Fi Short Stories Come to Life in the Form of Live Theatre
On Saturday, February 27th, Sci-Fi Author Sue Lange teams up with Gary M. Celima to engage moviegoer audiences with “theatre of the mind.” - February 03, 2010 - Sue Lange
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Author Launches Story Sequel Website
A newly launched Website (www.fordfairlanethesequel.com) marking the 20th anniversary of The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, the controversial 20th Century Fox movie starring Andrew Dice Clay, is offering fans the original stories on which the movie was based. The website also promises a story sequel by Ford Fairlane's creator Rex Weiner if 1001 emails are received by May 1, 2010. - February 02, 2010 - Rex Weiner
Horror Realm Presents Independent Grindhouse on March 13
Grindhouse movie event featuring independent horror films, trailers and filmmaker Q&A at The Oaks Theater on March 13. Presented by Horror Realm, Pittsburgh's modern horror convention. - February 01, 2010 - Horror Realm
Kultur Films Announces J.D. Salinger on DVD
The Search for the Reclusive Writer J.D. Salinger Author of Catcher in the Rye Catching Salinger Available Now on DVD In commemoration of the passing of author J.D. Salinger, Kultur announces the availability on DVD of the fascinating new documentary, CATCHING SALINGER. This revealing and... - January 30, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Mosaic Studios: Artfully Assembling Quality Entertainment
Mosaic Studios is proud to announce the launch of its television and film production company. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and is managed by former NFL running back turned producer, Chris Howard, and private equity manager, Peter Roach. The company has in development a diverse slate of 17 scripted, non-scripted and feature film projects. - January 29, 2010 - Mosaic Studios
Shriekfest Horror/SciFi Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Announces It's 2010 Call for Entries
Shriekfest Film Festival Call for Entries The 10th annual Shriekfest, the Los Angeles International Horror/Thriller/SciFi/Fantasy Film Festival and Screenplay competition is currently accepting submissions for it's 2010 festival to be held October 6-10th, 2010. The festival is dedicated to... - January 25, 2010 - Shriekfest Horror/SciFi Film Festival
Hocus Focus Productions Makes the Independent Feature, "Savaged" Available for Online Rental, Widening Its Distribution Reach
Nearly three years after its production, the independent suspense feature, "Savaged," is finally available to the public as an online rental. - January 20, 2010 - Hocus Focus Productions
Independent Filmmakers to Debut National Documentary on the Recession Online on Justin.tv
San Francisco Filmmakers Austin Chu and Brian Chu Traveled to All 50 States to Film How the Recession is Affecting Everyday Americans - January 16, 2010 - The Recess Ends
Orlando Film "Crockdale" Beats Recession to Finish Production- Represented by FTS
Despite economy troubles, Indie film continues to wrap up production in Central Florida - January 15, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
Andi Bowe, Director/CEO of the csiri.org, Has Launched an Online College of Synthesis for 2010 Promoting Health Through Music and Art
2010 has seen the online launching of the College of Synthesis, promoting win-win solutions to climate change, poverty, hunger, habitat degradation and renewal, free energy sources, and global peace and harmony. CSIRI, the SpiritualUN, and the Wood Trust are co-sponsoring an inter-generational film school whose first major goal will be the creation of a grant to fund a documentary on the life and times of Dr. Frederick Bernard Wood. - January 14, 2010 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.