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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
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.
The Ava Gardner Museum and The Clayton Center Partner to Bring the Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival to Clayton for the Third Year
An Afternoon of Film. - January 12, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Applied Art Productions Latest Film "The Man in the Maze"
Mitesh Kumar Patel's film “The Man in the Maze” is about a group of college friends going into the woods to do research. While doing their research, they find a mysterious and troublesome trail. According to Patel, it is a mystery, horror and adventure movie. Patel, whose production... - January 11, 2010 - Applied Art Productions
Krueger Audio Technologies and Audio Designer Paul Krueger Show at NAMM and Sundance Film Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. based Krueger Audio Technologies (www.kruegeraudiotech.com), and designer Paul Krueger will feature the individually unique, radical design loudspeakers and accessory audio products on the West Coast swing of shows at NAMM in Anaheim, Ca. and the Sundance Film Festival in Park... - January 09, 2010 - Krueger Audio Technologies, LLC
The Vladar Company launches official site for the Film Last Day of Summer
The Official site for the film Last Day of Summer has just been launched by the Vladar Company. http://lastdayofsummer-movie.com The new film directed by Vlad Yudin and produced by The Vladar Company– Last Day of Summer stars DJ Qualls, Nikki Reed and William Sadler. The site features a... - January 09, 2010 - The Vladar Company
A.N. Group LLC Acquires Rights to Graphic Story Legend The Rook
A.N. Group, LLC has announced the acquisition of the intellectual property rights to The Rook, the popular graphic story series created by W.B. DuBay and Budd Lewis. A.N. Group, LLC a Native American owned firm and a recent entry in the exploding field of media property rights acquisitions, is... - January 08, 2010 - AN Group LLC
Mendelssohn, The Nazis and Me Debuts on DVD January 26
The Extraordinary Story of Mendelssohn’s Family and Music in Germany during the Third Reich Mendelssohn, The Nazis and Me Debuts on DVD January 26 Kultur announces the DVD release of the acclaimed documentary, Mendelssohn, The Nazis and Me. This revealing program will be available on DVD... - January 07, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Great Epochs of European Art on DVD January 26
The Great Epochs of European Art The Art of the Ancient Greeks & The Art of the Romans New Art Series Filmed Entirely on Location Debuts on DVD January 26 Kultur announces the DVD release of the first two episodes of the new ten-episode art series, The Great Epochs of European Art: The Art... - January 06, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Cinesouq.com - Democratizing Film Distribution for the World
Introducing, Cinesouq, the World's Online Film Market, where filmmakers get the help they need to market and license their motion pictures to the entertainment industry worldwide. - January 06, 2010 - CINESOUQ
einscommanull: Official Trailer of Africa Light / Gray Zone Released
Africa is full of nature’s colors. A colorful experience. The social, political and economical problems of the continent, however, are unsaturated. Neither black nor white, but endless gray. - January 06, 2010 - einscommanull
"Freedom House Street Saviors" - Just Back from Its Exclusive Engagement at the 3 Rivers Film Festival
GenaStar Productions proudly announcing the completed documentary "Freedom House Street Saviors" directed by: Gene Starzenski and produced by 3 time Emmy award producer/director Thomas Carter. - January 05, 2010 - Genastar Productions
New York Reporters Star in ‘Moon Beat’ at NewFilmmakers NY Festival; NCI Productions' Award-Winning Apollo XI Doc Film About Journalists Slated for Jan 5th Preview
‘Moon Beat’ the award-winning documentary film which recalls the 1960’s space race and features top news reporters, including several prominent New York journalists, along with key NASA officials, has been selected into the upcoming NewFilmmakers NY Winter Festival. The film will... - January 05, 2010 - NCI Productions
"Haynesville" the Movie Now Available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com
"Haynesville," a documentary about shale gas production is now exclusively available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com. - January 04, 2010 - Shaleforum.com
Unknown Productions' Indie Horror Film Necrosis Starts Unprecedented Television Commercial Advertising for It’s U.S. DVD Release
Set for an April 20th DVD and Cable Pay Per View Release, Necrosis stars James Kyson Lee (NBC Heroes), George Stults (7th Heaven), Tiffany (1980's Pop Star), Penny Drake (Zombie Strippers), Danielle De Luca (Naked Fear) and Robert Michael Ryan (CBS’ How I Met Your Mother). The cast also includes Horror Movie Icon Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes) and character actor Mickey Jones (Penny Dreadful) in a Psychological Horror film. - January 04, 2010 - Unknown Productions Inc.
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema Debuts January 11, 2010, Attracts Indie Film Makers
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema screens Jan. 11-16 with a slate of films ranging from award-winning independent movies to the innovative debuts of young artists. The opening night will feature the critically acclaimed “Rock Slyde,” a film noir satire starring Seinfeld... - January 02, 2010 - Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema
Seventymm.com Launches “Express Delivery of Movies”
Seventymm.com, one of India’s largest movie rental company announced the launched of ‘Express Delivery Service’ that cuts the delivery time of DVDs from days to just few hours… - December 31, 2009 - Seventymm Services Pvt. Ltd.
Actors Sir Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Michael Regina on “TheOneRing.net on BlogTalkRadio” January 3, 2010, at 2 p.m. Eastern
Noted actors call in to discuss their latest work - December 29, 2009 - The One Ring Inc.
Happy Holidays from Death Cat Entertainment
"Saying Goodbye" writers and producers, Brian Rish and Jocelyn Rish, invite everyone to visit their website for a special holiday surprise. - December 24, 2009 - Death Cat Entertainment, LLC
San Diego Kids' Party Rentals Expands Into Outdoor Movie Screen Rentals for 2010
San Diego Kids' Party Rentals - the largest full-service kids' party rental and entertainment company in San Diego - announces entry into the Outdoor Movie screen and Projector rental business for homes, parks, businesses, schools, churches, neighborhood associations, and other public party and meeting venues. - December 19, 2009 - San Diego Kids' Party Rentals
Christmas Holiday Red Carpet, Event to Benefit M Benga Foundation Founded by LA Laker, DJ Mbenga
American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Special Guest at Tonight Event to Benefit M Benga Foundation founded by LA Laker, DJ Mbenga and The PHOENIX House - December 10, 2009 - Charmaine PR Firm
Noble Productions, LTD's Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Noble Things’ Starring Lee Ann Womack Will be Available on DVD December 22nd
After a successful 4-week theatrical run, the independent feature film “Noble Things” will be made available on DVD at Amazon.com and other major retail outlets. Bonus features include a 5.1 Dolby Surround Mix and “The Making of.” - December 09, 2009 - Noble Productions, LTD.
Delbert Entertainment Delivers Special Effects Shots for Curve of Earth
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the delivery of effects shots for the feature film, “Curve of Earth.” - December 08, 2009 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Lone Star International Film Festival Fort Worth in Sundance Square Names Competition Winners
Films represent cross-section of artistic expression - December 06, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
Super Bowl Champ’s Controversial Film About NFL Player Injuries Released on DVD
Beverly Hills based Walking Shadows has announced the DVD release of Blood Equity, Super Bowl Champ Roman Phifer’s controversial film about NFL Player Injuries – an exposé of the dark side of the NFL, America's Biggest Blood Sport. - December 06, 2009 - Walking Shadows LLC
"The Princess and the Frog" and Other Disney Movies Can Actually Improve Literacy in Your Children," Says Director of Storyteller.net
"Disney movies like 'The Princess and the Frog' can be an important part of the development of inter-personal relationships and literacy in your family," says national professional storyteller K. Sean Buvala. - December 05, 2009 - Storyteller.net
Dennis McKinley Directs Travis Porter Video with Cameos from Dem Franchise Boyz, Lil Chuckee, Dj Teknikz, and Spinz Hoodrich
Music video director, Dennis McKinley, makes his Atlanta debut with "Go Shorty Go," a steamy video featuring upbeat club scenes and exotic dancers. - December 02, 2009 - McKinley Presents
World Film Magic and Medellin Colombia Represented by MDE Cine and HD Television Unite to Offer Theatrical, Film and Home Video Distribution, Production, Post Production
World Film Magic and MDE Cine and HD Television from Medellin Colombia unite to offer theatrical, film and home video distribution services together with full production, post production and marketing services for motion pictures and commercials including editing, audio recording, language translation, dubbing, lip-sync, voice over, graphic and animation design with up to date software and equipment rentals in 2010. - December 02, 2009 - Exhibe Flix
The Screen Explodes in December at The Hollywood Theatre
Holiday favorites, film lecture series, New Year’s Eve toga party on tap this month. - December 02, 2009 - The Hollywood Theatre
Rockville Creative Inc. Produces Video Content for Calypso St. Barth
Short Films Part of New Integrated Marketing Strategy for Luxury Retailer - December 01, 2009 - Rockville Pictures Inc.
Puppies Aren’t Products with Twilight & New Moon's Rachelle Lefevre on Pet Life Radio
Rachelle Lefevre, who plays “Victoria” in the Twilight & New Moon films talks about her amazing work with Best Friends Animal Society, Schools on Wheels, the Susan G. Komen For a Cure campaign and life in general on “Oh Behave” and “Petz Rock” on PetLifeRadio.com. - November 26, 2009 - Pet Life Radio
Four New Day Members' Films Short-Listed 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 four of its filmmaker members have films short-listed 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. "While the independent film business is struggling to find a new paradigm for distribution, we already have...". - November 26, 2009 - New Day Films
ProHD Rentals Partners with Panic Ventures to Support Independent Filmmakers
Panic Ventures forms a strategic alliance with ProHD Rentals to defer equipment expenses until horror documentary is sold. - November 26, 2009 - ProHD Rentals
A Call to Action to All Retailers and Their Customers
The Display Case Company is challenging all retailers and their customers to remember the Arts Organizations this year in their charitable giving. - November 24, 2009 - Display Case Company
Serenity Moments® Hawaiian Islands Scenic Relaxation & Meditation DVD Just Released
Real Art Studios, LLC, a video production company in Portland, Oregon has just announced the release of a new brand of scenic relaxation videos under the brand name Serenity Moments®. Their Hawaiian Islands Scenic Relaxation & Meditation DVD is now available via the Serenity Moments Web site at www.serenitymoments.com. - November 24, 2009 - Real Art Studios, LLC.