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Cult Phenomenon, “Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!” Continues to Climb the Charts on IMDb’s MOVIEmeter
“Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!” a comedy-thriller finally staging the unbelievable and critical battle between zombies vs. strippers, becomes the highest ranking independent comedy on IMDb’s list of top movies, ranking higher than box office hits, “Mamma Mia,” “Sex and the City” and “The Pineapple Express.” - October 24, 2008 - Passion River Films
Gabe Reed Secures Distribution Rights to Mexican Narco Warfare Documentary Film "Drug Wars - Silver or Lead"
Gabe Reed in partnership with Film Frog Productions is pleased to announce that he has secured the domestic distribution rights to the controversial documentary "Drug Wars - Silver or Lead" which investigates the Mexican narcotics war being waged along the US/Mexican border. - October 23, 2008 - Gabe Reed Productions
Splatter Indie-Flix on Your Computer Screen at the 2008 New York City Horror Film Festival
The 7th annual New York City Horror Film Festival is joining the digital revolution with an independent online film competition indie-fest. Beginning on October 24th through November 3rd audiences will be able to participate in the festival free. - October 23, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
First Fridays in Southtown the Focus of New Comedic Documentary
Comedian introduces the film festival circuit to a lactose-intolerant, vegetarian, gay cowboy. - October 23, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
World Vegan Day Celebrations - Festivals, Film, Pizza and a Magazine Launch on Nov 1st 2008
An international round up of the World Vegan Day celebrations, festivals, parties, menus and PR launches on November 1st. - October 21, 2008 - Foods for Life Nutrition Services UK
New Movie Review Site Allows Users to Connect Over Movies
New social networking movie review site Popcorn Confessions helps users find movies to watch, make friends with similar interests, and write their own reviews. - October 20, 2008 - Popcorn Confessions
Edgar Reitz is Jury President at the Upcoming International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg 2008 – Five International Film Business Professionals as Jurors
German film director Edgar Reitz will preside over the International Jury at the 57th Mannheim-Heidelberg Filmfestival 2008. The jury, consisting of Reitz („Heimat“), Alexander Bohr, editor at the German national TV station ZDF, Canadian film producer Paul Martin Hus, Russian Raissa... - October 18, 2008 - International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg
Fresno Takes Steps to Draw Film and Television Production to the City -- Fresno Filmmakers Forum Conference to Address Scriptwriting, Production, and Finance
The second annual Fresno Filmmakers Forum conference will be Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Tower Theatre, 815 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, California, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A meet-and-greet mixer will follow at Palomino’s restaurant adjacent to the Tower Theatre. - October 18, 2008 - Fresno Filmmakers Forum
Nashville Based NPALL Audio's Sound Design for Fireproof is a Hit
"Fireproof," a very successful independent film has great sound design, but it wasn't done in Hollywood, it was done in Nashville, TN. - October 17, 2008 - NPALL Audio, Inc
Largest Webisode Collection on the Web at ActionClips.TV
ActionClips.TV has just published the Web's most comprehensive directory of Webisodes; the short Web-only programs that are exploding in popularity. ActionClips.TV has also released the largest Webisode video collection on the Internet. ActionClips.TV launched about a year ago with thousands of free movies (including HD movies), short films, TV shows, sports and entertainment programs. - October 17, 2008 - ActionClips.tv
Tavix Pix’ to Launch at AFM with Eclectic Slate Featuring Michael Madsen, Katharine Towne, & Giovanni Ribisi
Hot new company to launch at AFM with completed films starring top talent such as Michael Madsen, Katharine Towne and Giovanni Ribisi. - October 17, 2008 - Tavix Pictures
Canadian Short Film Makes History with iTunes Global Distribution Deal
Award-winning Centigrade expects to cash in on downloads, rentals. - October 16, 2008 - Centigrade
Bette Midler and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Launch the Fourth Annual Hulaween Auction
Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s 2008 Hulaween Auction. Stars like Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman are lending their names and their time to help Bette Midler raise funds and awareness for her Foundation. - October 15, 2008 - charitybuzz
Gotham Screen 2008 Film Festival Line-Up Announced
The program line-up for the 2008 Gotham Screen film festival in New York has now been announced, and tickets are available for sale online. - October 15, 2008 - Gotham Screen
Weekend Movies at TWM
TWM (thisweekendmovies.com) has trailers of new movies with release dates no later than the coming weekend. - October 14, 2008 - This Weekend Movies
The Science Fiction Spectacular 2008 Film Festival Comes to the Historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY on October 31, 2008; Seven Classic Films and a Unique Live Event
The Science Fiction Spectacular 2008 Film Festival comes to the historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY from October 31 to November 2, 2008. Seven classic films and a unique Live radio show on stage honoring the 70th Anniversary of the War of the Worlds 'panic broadcast' from 1938. - October 12, 2008 - Lafayette Theatre
Junction Will Screen at La Femme and Filmstock International Film Festivals
Women on Top productions, an emergent Production Company, is proud to present its first completed feature length feature film, Junction, at the La Femme Film Festival on Oct 17th and the Filmstock International Film Festival on Nov 15th, its European Premiere. - October 10, 2008 - Women on Top Productions
Veteran Film Executives to Teach Film Distribution Seminar and Workshop for All Filmmakers October 25th in Washington DC
On October 25, 2008, President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou, and President of Gallant Films, Josh Levin, will be hosting a film distribution seminar and workshop to help teach filmmakers the art of marketing their film and getting it distributed. - October 09, 2008 - Passion River Films
Junebug Presents, LLC. Releases the First of Three Trailers for Its First Feature Length, Controversial Film -- "Pro-Black Sheep" (aka "Untitled Black Activist Project")
Award winning, Brooklyn born writer, director, producer Clayton Broomes, Jr. completed "Pro-Black Sheep" in September of 2008 and is now releasing the film's first of three trailers. With the momentum of the most unique presidential election in American history, this film, once going by the working title "Untitled Black Activist Project," promises to provoke much needed dialogue about race relations in America. - October 07, 2008 - Junebug Presents, LLC.
Hollywood Comes to Middletown, Ohio
Middletown Area NAACP hosts Hollywood Stars for Their Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. - October 06, 2008 - NAACP Freedom Fund Celebrity Weekend
Pet Life Radio Goes Howl-I-Wood with the Cast of Disney’s Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Arden Moore, host of “Oh Behave” on PetLifeRadio.com interviews Andy Garcia, Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis and the cast of the new hit movie, “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” - October 06, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
"Fire in Brazil" Set to Spread to Milan
A U. K. Charity’s documentary film about Brazil has been nominated as a finalist at a prestigious Milan film festival. - October 06, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Christmas Memories Will Warm Hearts This Holiday Season in English and Spanish
Groundbreaking feature film and TV special utilizes vintage home movies to help families remember the joy of Christmas past. This year the project gets a Latin twist as it will be available in Spanish. - October 05, 2008 - Uptone Pictures Inc.
Suzanne Ciani Releases New DVD -- Galapagos: A Musical Odyssey
First Ever Music Video of the Galapagos - Edutainment for Children, Adults, Nature Lovers, Eco-travelers and Animal Enthusiasts. Shot in HD coupled with 5.1 sound, this DVD features 11 entertaining and educational music videos. - October 04, 2008 - Seventh Wave Productions
Acclaimed Film Critic, Filmmaker Godfrey Cheshire Joins Raleigh Metro Magazine
Godfrey Cheshire, the Raleigh-born New York City-based film critic – and writer and director of the critically acclaimed documentary film Moving Midway - will join Raleigh’s Metro Magazine beginning with the November 2008 edition. Cheshire will write a monthly essay for Metro and... - October 03, 2008 - Metro Magazine
Impello Films Begins Pre-Production of Next Feature Film, Restoring My Father's Honor
From writer, producer, director D. Edward Stanley who captured international interest at his Cannes premier and later through the worldwide release of Protecting The King in 2007, comes a true story that has been buried for more than fifty years. Restoring My Father’s Honor follows Stanley’s father, Master Sgt. William J. Stanley as he fights his way through D-Day on bloody Omaha Beach only to face an enemy in the form of Vernon Presley, father of Rock icon Elvis Presley. - October 03, 2008 - Impello Films
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
Livermore Valley Film Commission Succeeds in Bringing Productions to Area
The Livermore Valley Film Commission, formed three years ago to promote filming in Livermore, California, has added Pleasanton and Dublin, California to its scope to foster economic development. - October 02, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Call for Submissions – Vanuatu Very Short Film Festival
Vanuatu Very Short Film Festival announced today that they are now officially accepting entries for the 2008 festival. - October 02, 2008 - Vanuatu Very Short Film Festival
Hollywood Vibes Comes to K Street at Lotus Lounge Celebrity Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Childrens Miracle Network
Star Studded Red Carpet Leads to an All-Star Celebration. Inside Lotus Featuring Special Guest Set Performance By Los Angeles Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson. - October 01, 2008 - Pointed Magazine
Launch of the 2nd Annual 2008 Indie Short Film Competition
The launch of the 2nd annual international short film and video competition for independent filmmakers has been announced by The Indie Short Film Competition. The competition is sponsored by Sony Creative Software, Write Brothers, FrameForge 3D Studio, JellyPie Software, Media Servies, MovieMaker... - October 01, 2008 - The Indie Short Film Competition
Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Connery Build "Houses" in NOLA
Austin Pendleton, Jennifer Fontaine signed to co-star in New Indie Drama, Glass Houses. - September 27, 2008 - Outdoor Families Magazine
Eerie Horror Film Festival Announces Official Film Selections
The Eerie Horror Film Festival will roll out the red carpet for more than 60 films, October 9-12, at the historic Warner Theater in Erie, Pennsylvania. Festival President Greg Ropp said 51 of the films were selected from more than 300 entries worldwide this season. “The quality of the film... - September 27, 2008 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Cast Reunion to Highlight Eerie Horror Film Festival
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Cast Reunion to Highlights Fifth Eerie Horror Film Festival. A cast reunion of the classic horror film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” will highlight the fifth Eerie Horror Film Festival, October 9-12, at the historic Warner Theater in Erie, Pennsylvania. Cast... - September 27, 2008 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
U.S. Sports Film Festival Features Baseball, Basketball and Racing Films at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, October 23-26
Movies following former major league manager Bobby Valentine’s season in the Japanese League, rising basketball stars Kevin Love and Michael Beasley’s experience playing in Rucker Park and a look inside the grueling 24 Hours of LeMans all join USSFF lineup. - September 26, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
Movie Makers Offer Online Chat to Answer Fan Questions
The Makers of the giant monster movie Sacrifice will hold an internet chat session for fans to ask questions on Tuesday, September 30th at 7:30pm. - September 26, 2008 - Brick Cave media
Online Cataloging of Videos and DVDs
New website offers web service for online cataloging of videos and dvds. - September 22, 2008 - Take11.com
American Girls in Islamic Country
The Little Travelers travel series for children heads to Indonesia for its second episode. Three and five year old sisters, Chantelle and Nakia, explore the island of Bali and make friends with local children, feed bananas to wild monkeys, meet Balinese dancers and visit a Balinese home. - September 21, 2008 - The Little Travelers
IndieFlix “Bridge to Everywhere” Deal Delivers Much Needed Distribution Help to Indie Filmmakers
IndieFlix Inc. is proud to announce that they will be distributing their users content through several third party outlets. The third parties include ITunes, Joost, Hulu, Amazon VOD, Netflix and VUDU. - September 19, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Announcing DeeDee Bigelow's Latest Casting in Upcoming Films
DeeDee Bigelow is an up and coming actress. DeeDee Bigelow has been in episodes of Shark, My Name is Earl and CSI:NY. She was interviewed on blogtalkradio.com on The Mortalvampire on Sunday evening and she had the chat room and the callers in stitches. She is an only child and when asked if she... - September 19, 2008 - DeeDee Bigelow
DeeDee Bigelow Announces Two New Scripts Currently Being Written
Actress DeeDee Bigelow Just Keeps on DeeDee continues to stay busy. It seems that she is very busy writing not one but two scripts; the first one is called The Perfect Serial Killer which will be filmed in 2009 for release in 2010; the second is called Montgomery Road which is to be filmed in 2010... - September 19, 2008 - DeeDee Bigelow
Brassco Page Productions, Presents It's Debut Film "Pretty in Red"
AFM American Film Market. Brassco Page Productions is very pleased to be at the AFM this year bringing “Pretty in Red” 2008 for distribution. First time Producer/Writer/Director Stella Oliveros also stars in the film about her life coming to USA and self discovery. Pretty in Red has... - September 19, 2008 - Brassco Page Productions
Gotham Screen 2nd Annual Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
Final Deadlines Approaching – Line-up Soon to be Announced. - September 18, 2008 - Gotham Screen
MAZEfilms, Inc., Taps MAYO Communications for Media Relations
The full service public relations agency based in Los Angeles has been hired to create a buzz for new U.S. horror movie “Cornered!” - September 17, 2008 - MAYO Communications
U.S. Sports Film Festival Announces First Set of Landmark Films to be Shown at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26, 2008
Classic Films by Producer Mark Ciardi, Including Invincible, The Rookie and Miracle, Along with Debuts of Films on Baseball, Basketball and Mixed Martial Arts Among First Set of Titles Announced Today. - September 16, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
Pith-e Productions DVD Movie The Archaeology of Comedy at Blogworld & New Media Expo 2008 Exclusive Screener Available
The Archaeology of Comedy DVD will be available for critics and consumers to review and at Blogcritics.org / Technorati / Booth #321 at the Blogworld & New Media Expo 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada during September 20 and 21. - September 16, 2008 - Pith-e Productions
New Book Released by Infinity Films on "Techniques of the Film Masters"
A new book entitled "Techniques of the Film Masters" (ISBN: 978-1-4357-4347-2) has been released by Infinity Films of Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Film enthusiast and author Adrian Robbe gives student filmmakers a unique look at the personality, vision of cinema, directing style, and creative artistic elements in film of several famous film directors including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, M. Night Shyamalan, as well as Orson Welles. - September 16, 2008 - Adrian Robbe
British Animation Back on Track
New animation film, Bob and the Lost Idols, looks set to introduce a new era in British animation design. - September 14, 2008 - Creation Studio
Alive Mind Presents Its Debut World Music DVD Release "Sound of the Soul" with Bonus CD
Alive Mind is pleased to announce the inaugural release of their new world music line: Sound of the Soul. Already a worldwide film festival favorite, Sound of the Soul transports viewers on an exhilarating and inspiring cinematic journey into the heart of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music. “The music you will see in this film is extraordinary, and its message of healing is profound,” says Peter Scarlett, executive director of the Tribeca Film Festival. - September 13, 2008 - Alive Mind
Audition Now Launch New Website
Audition Now, a leading UK casting agency, has launched a brand new website. The new site went live on Thursday, September 10th, 2008, and can be viewed at www.auditionnow.co.uk. Boasting a colourful, vivacious new image, the website focuses on three main areas: auditions for theatre and stage,... - September 13, 2008 - SEO.co.uk