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MovieGoods Celebrating Twilight New Moon with Poster Giveaway
As part of its Twilight saga promotion, MovieGoods is offering 15 free New Moon movie posters in conjunction with the upcoming movie cast tour in the US. - October 29, 2009 - MovieGoods
Glimm Screens B.V. Launches New, Transparent Holographic Film for Front Projection
Glimm Screens B.V, manufacturer of front and rear projection films as well as front and rear projection screens launches new, transparent holographic film for front projection. - October 28, 2009 - Glimm Screens B.V.
Closing Night at the 3rd Annual Gotham Screen Film Festival 2009
The Third Annual Gotham Screen Film Festival drew to a close Sunday night with the New York premiere of The Understudy, the new film by husband and wife directing and producing team David Conolly and Hannah Davis. - October 28, 2009 - Gotham Screen
Tribeca Film Festival Winner Chronicles Liberian Women’s Fight to Unite Across Religious Boundaries and Bring Peace to their War-Torn Country
"Does a bullet know a Christian from a Muslim?" - October 25, 2009 - Passion River Films
The Feature Film Selections for the 6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
After a successful launch party at Dolce, the CFAFF is proud to announce its 2009 Official Feature Length Selections. - October 25, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Spotlights Films of the World - Hotel Renew Proudly Sponsors World Cinema
The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is pleased to present a talented array of films from artistic creators around the world in their World Cinema series sponsored by Hotel Renew. World Cinema offers an array of movies ranging from murder mystery to drama to claymation. This... - October 24, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Spotlights Hong Kong Cinema - Hong Kong Cinema Sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
Hong Kong cinema has helped the Chinese-speaking world become a cinematic powerhouse and this year, the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is honored to present four outstanding examples of Hong Kong Cinema sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, which includes the centerpiece... - October 24, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
29th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival Honors Films from Okinawa
This year, the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is pleased to distinguish three films shot on location on the beautiful island of Okinawa in their newest spotlight category Spotlight on Okinawa. The screenings are sponsored by Worldwide Uchinanchu Business Association (WUB), Nippon Golden... - October 24, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
29th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival Celebrates Films from India - the Jhamandas Watumull Fund Sponsors Spotlight on India
The 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is pleased to present Spotlight On India, sponsored by the Jhamandas Watumull Fund. - October 23, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Production Stimulus Package: Creative Ways to Keep Production Going
Local digital studio defers equipment and facilities rentals to ease upfront production costs of documentary project. - October 23, 2009 - ProHD Rentals
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Spotlights Films from the Philippines L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Sponsoring Spotlight on the Philippines
This new section highlights exceptional Filipino films and shines the spotlight on several talented filmmakers from the Philippines. - October 21, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
“The Shack” Producer Opens “Stars in His Crown”
The producer of the upcoming adaptation of the best selling book “The Shack” is the first guest in a unique new international TV series. - October 21, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Gotham Screen 2009 Film Festival Line Up Announced
The program line-up for the 2009 Gotham Screen Film Festival in New York has now been announced, and tickets are available for sale online. - October 20, 2009 - Gotham Screen
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival to Honor Actress Maggie Q with Maverick Award Press Conference to be Held with Maggie Q on October 24th
The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival, the premier international film event in the Pacific, is honored to present and spotlight American actress and mega-star Maggie Q with its “Maverick Award.” She will receive the award before the closing night presentation of her film,... - October 19, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Feature Film "The Attic Door" Sweeps Top Awards at Bend Film Festival 2009
At it’s west coast premiere, feature length film, The Attic Door, took home three awards at the 6th annual Bend Film Festival held between October 8th-11th in Bend, Oregon. The Attic Door is the first feature film written & directed by Danny Daneau and was honored to take home “Best... - October 19, 2009 - The Attic Door Movie
Death Cat Entertainment, LLC Wraps Shooting of Production Grant Winning Film
Saying Goodbye, a winner of the SC Production Fund, wrapped filming on Friday, October 9th. Saying Goodbye is one of the three winners selected this year by the SC Film Commission and was produced by Death Cat Entertainment, LLC. - October 18, 2009 - Death Cat Entertainment, LLC
First Time Feature Filmmaker Premieres at LA Femme Film Festival
Hope for a Thorn, a microbudget digital feature film written and directed by Erin Kitzinger, will have its World Premiere at LA Femme Film Festival on Sunday, October 18, 2009. The film was produced through the University of Central Florida’s new Entrepreneurial Digital Cinema MFA program, a unique graduate program that requires its students to finance and produce marketable films on a shoestring budget. - October 16, 2009 - Lasso the Moon Productions
Unique New Music School Opens in Pensacola, Florida: Gulf Coast School of Rock Brings Performance-Based Music Instruction to the Northwest Florida Area
Jim Brown, a professional touring musician with 15 years of experience in performing and teaching music, has established the Gulf Coast School of Rock at 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, to teach guitar, voice, drums and bass lessons to both adult and youth students. This music school... - October 16, 2009 - Gulf Coast School of Music
Hedy & Yumi: Crossing the Bridge to Screen at La Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
Dynamic Duo Productions' documentary deals with hot button relationship issues of our time. - October 15, 2009 - Dynamic Duo Productions
Independent Cinema Collective to Release the Comedy "L.A. Proper"
The award-winning film is being released on DVD October 20th. - October 15, 2009 - Independent Cinema Collective
Anthony D Colby, Intrigued by Deception, a Different Kind of Cops and Robbers
Anthony D Colby is making progress with his next thriller, Intrigued by Deception, a different kind of Cops and Robbers. - October 14, 2009 - Andeco Films LLC.
New Comedy "Opie Gets Laid" Now on DVD From Vivendi Entertainment
"Opie Gets Laid" now on DVD from Vivendi Entertainment. - October 14, 2009 - OGL, LLC
Filmmaker Pamela Kray Produces Documentary Film Exhibition, "Essentially a Gambling People" October 14
Filmmaker Pam Kray produces documentary film screening “Essentially a Gambling People” one night only with exhibition. Essentially a Gambling People is a short—at 23 minutes—video essay about gambling, its history in the United States, and the gambler in contemporary... - October 13, 2009 - Pam Kray
"9909" the Award Winning Cult Horror Sci-Fi is in New York for a One Time Midnight Screening at Cinema Village in Greenwich Village, Following the NYIIFVFAward Ceremony
One night after "9909" picks up two awards at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival, "9909," the awarding winning cult horror sci-fi movie is hitting New York for a one time midnight screening at Greenwich Village's very own Cinema Village. - October 13, 2009 - Ginger Media & Entertainment
Skyler Samuels: The Furry Side of Life on Pet Life Radio
Disney star Skyler Samuels talks to Kristen Powers on “Petz Rock” on PetLifeRadio.com about the American Humane Association's 2009 Pets & Pals Photo Contest, her upcoming films and more. - October 13, 2009 - Pet Life Radio
Cowdung Films' Co-Owner Nikhil Sablania's Hindi Horror Film at London's Film Festival
Hindi horror movie 'Siski' (the Sigh) has been screened at UK.'s biggest Independent Film Festival as an opening film in Horror section at Portobello Film Festival, London, UK. The film is written and directed by Nikhil Sablania, co-owner of 'Cowdung Films,' India. - October 11, 2009 - cowdung films
29th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival Presents Free Fun Film Seminars
Free Seminars Offer the Public an Array of Ways to Get Involved with HIFF. - October 11, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
'rePLAY' by Michaelin McDermott to Make Los Angeles Debut at LA Femme Film Festival 2009
Bedazzled Pic's award winning thriller short to play at women's festival. - October 11, 2009 - Bedazzled Pics
Ride the Wave of Surf Cinema at the 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival
The Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff) proudly brings Hawaii’s favorite and most popular pastime to the big screen in its Surf Cinema showcase, featuring big surf stars such as Rob Machado in The Drifter, and Garret McNamara and Kealii Mamala in White Thunder: Glacier Surfing. Plus,... - October 11, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Hawaii International Film Festival User Guides Available at Best Buy, Whole Foods, Aloha Salads, and L&l Hawaiian Barbecue
Hiff Trailer also showing at Best Buy. - October 11, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Bluebeards Castle Bartok's Only Opera on DVD November 17
Béla Bartok’s Only Opera Duke Bluebeard’s Castle Debuts on DVD November 17 Kultur announces the DVD release of Béla Bartok’s only Opera, Duke Bluebeards Castle, starring Robert Lloyd and Elizabeth Laurence with the London Philharmonic conducted by Adam Fischer. - October 11, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Parents and Kids Invited to Enjoy Family Films at the Hawaii International Film Festival
The Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff) proudly invites moms, dads, grandparents and their children to Hiff’s Family Fest film showcase, where the entire ohana can enjoy a number of wonderful films geared just for families. If your keiki love animated films, they invite you to join two... - October 11, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Made in Hawaii Films Showcased at Hawaii International Film Festival Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii
Local and homegrown content is a major component of the 29th Hawaii International Film Festival. This year, Hiff is proud to recognize local filmmakers in their Made in Hawaii section sponsored by Bank of Hawaii, presenting world premieres of the best work to come from Hawaii's emerging and veteran... - October 10, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Buzz Building Over 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Gala Screenings
The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff) will host an array of acclaimed films in its Gala Screenings this year with some already generating Oscar-buzz, and which include the works of awe-inspiring talents such as the late Heath Ledger. Hiff is pleased to present the Hawaii... - October 10, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Independent Horror Delivering Real Life Scares- Represented by Frank Torres Strategies
Indie Horror Film delivers realistic depiction of school house bullying over sexuality. - October 10, 2009 - Frank Torres Strategies
New Documentary on Painter John Marin Will Premiere in December
217 Films and independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton announce the premiere of their new film about American master John Marin. On Friday, December 11 "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” will make its world premiere at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. This film tells the story of one of the most important American artistic figures of the first half of the 20th century. Features works from the private collection of Norma Marin seldom seen anywhere. - October 09, 2009 - 217 Films
Vote for 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Films Before Festival Starts
Oceanic Time Warner Cable Invites Subscribers to Vote from Home for Favorite Local Short Film with Video on Demand Starting Oct. 1st. - October 09, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Proudly Promotes Green Movement
'Green Screen' Films Sponsored by Whole Foods - October 08, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Japanese Films Showcased at 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival
Cinephiles ready to immerse themselves in Japanese culture have 30 films from Japanese or Japanese Diaspora filmmakers to choose from this year at the 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff). The impressive collection of films to be screened at the 11-day festival include the world premiere... - October 08, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
San Diego Derby Dolls Whip It Good
Representing America’s Finest City, the San Diego Derby Dolls officially applaud Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It” for bringing modern-day roller derby into the limelight. - October 08, 2009 - San Diego Derby Dolls
Anderlini's "a Good Me" Music Video to Compete at LA Femme Film Festival October 15 -18, 2009
Prolific director turns a song of a broken childhood into a transformational tour de force. - October 08, 2009 - A Broad Vision Productions
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
MovieGoods Unleashes Top 100 Vampire Movie Posters of All Time
A unique range of artwork spanning the globe is being unveiled in MovieGoods’ list of the top 100 vampire movie posters. - October 07, 2009 - MovieGoods
"What on Earth?" Award-Winning Documentary About the Crop Circle Phenomenon, to Screen at LA Femme Film Festival 2009
Insightful Documentary Looks to Solve Crop Circle Mystery - October 07, 2009 - Mighty Companion Productions
Ready or Not, Here They Come: Rod Carrillo and Shefali “Rock it Out”
Solidifying the rock dance fusion, this October Rod Carrillo and Shefali “rock it out” with their new single “Here We Come (Ready or Not).” "Here We Come" is produced by world-renowned dance music veteran Rod Carrillo, who helped propel Kaci Battaglia to the Billboard #1 spot with “Crazy Possessive.” With hypnotic and sultry vocals written and performed by Shefali. - October 06, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
MakingOf Provides a Sneak Peek at James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
MakingOf.com's CEO and Co-Founder Christine Aylward sat down with Kevin Shortt, Lead Scriptwriter and Story Developer on James Cameron's Avatar: The Game for an in-depth discussion on the creation of the game that is completely canon to the film. - October 01, 2009 - MakingOf.com
Free Movie Screening of BORDER
The Houston area is invited to a free screening of the award-winning documentary “BORDER,” October 4, 2009. This RSVP/limited seating event is a public service hosted by Natalie Arceneaux, civic leader and host of The Civil Right on 1070 KNTH. - October 01, 2009 - The Civil Right
Hawaii International Film Festival Launches New Website New Feature Includes "Schedule Genius Wizard" HIFF Film Guide Available Online September 25th
The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is pleased to launch its brand new user-friendly website, which includes an exciting new interactive feature called the “Schedule Genius Wizard,” developed by B-SIDE, that allows moviegoers to easily organize and plan their screening... - September 30, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Rosenberg and Lusko's (Solomon Productions) Latest Documentary "Inside the Revolution" Resonates with the Masses as September 11th World Wide Release is Great Success
"Inside the Revolution: How the Followers of Jihad, Jefferson and Jesus Are Battling to Dominate the Middle East and Transform the World" written by Joel C. Rosenberg and directed by Daniel Lusko of Solomon Productions was released on September 11th. The documentary depicting the threat of Radical Islam to the United States and Israel climbed as high as #2 on BarnesandNobles.com over the weekend. - September 28, 2009 - Solomon Productions LLC
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Announces Final Movie Lineup Festival Runs from October 15th -25th
The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is set to be a whirlwind this year with the premiere of Barbarian Princess, a celebration of the hit ABC TV series LOST, and the screenings of films by master filmmakers John Woo and Tian Zhuangzhuang. Among the 170 films presented this... - September 27, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment