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Despite Obstacles, New Filmmakers Find Creative Ways to Keep Productions Stateside
For many new filmmakers, the hardest part of making a movie is paying for it. Many rely on friends, family and grants to bring their visions to the screen. Denver-based filmmaker Thomas J. Chavez did the next best thing – he started a business. Strikeset Brand Clothing was conceived of by... - July 18, 2008 - Strikeset Brand Filmmaker Gear
Women on Top Productions Announces World Premiere of Junction, Starring Producer/Actor April Wade
Starring April Wade (Into the Arms of Strangers, Opie Gets Laid), Lira Kellerman, Stephanie McVay (Another Gay Movie) and Cindy Hogan (Rocketman), the film explores the strange world of pilgrims and pyromania while highlighting genuine issues of self and societal acceptance - July 16, 2008 - Women on Top Productions
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Welcomes Saucony To Comicon International San Diego 2008
Team Red Star to wear custom designed Saucony shoes. - July 14, 2008 - Archangel Studios
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition Searches for the Best Short Film Scripts of 2008
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition, the most prestigious screenwriting competition in Canada, begins the search for the best short film scripts of 2008. - July 11, 2008 - Year of the Skunk Productions
Independent Features Film Festival Announces 2008 Festival Line-Up
Thousands Vote from Around the World to Select 23 Films. - July 10, 2008 - Independent Features, LLC
Da Vinci's AMC Movie Gift Card Giveaway
July 1- July 31st. Open to residents of residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are 18 and over. 2 Prizes and 2 winners: Da Vinci's Blog. - July 10, 2008 - The D.V.B.L Network & Magazine
Cape Cod Filmmaker Finds a Worldwide Audience with "Dying to Get In"
Cape Cod filmmaker Brett Tolley has big plans to take his first documentary to a global audience with distributor Mooncusser Films. - July 09, 2008 - Mooncusser Films, LLC
MAYO Communications Retained by Silver to Rust Productions to Promote “Catharsis” at a New York Film Festival
MAYO hired to create a buzz for the dramatic short film debut at The NewFilmmakers Event this Fall in New York City. The film has already been accepted to the NewFilmMakers in LA later this month. - July 06, 2008 - MAYO Communications
Acclaimed Documentary Film “Under Pressure: Diary of a Cage Fighter” Coming to DVD on August 12, 2008
BayView Entertainment is releasing the acclaimed documentary feature film “Under Pressure: Diary of a Cage Fighter” to DVD on August 12, 2008. - July 05, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Dr. Dre’s Daughter "Manaj" Releases Controversial Documentary
TM Media Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has officially released the much anticipated “Daddy’s Shadow” web movie documentary directed by legendary producer Dr. Dre’s daughter “Manaj.” - July 03, 2008 - TM Media Group Inc.
Hancock’s Big Dave Mattey – Way More Than Just Another Guy with a Head Up His Tush
Speaking of big, David “Big Dave” Mattey shares the big screen in two of this summer’s big blockbusters: The Steve Carell action comedy, Get Smart, also starring Anne Hathaway, and the just-released superhero saga, Hancock, starring superstar Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize... - July 01, 2008 - David Mattey
Motown Takes Center Stage for PAH-Fest
Christopher Coppola brings Project Accessible Hollywood, a free digital media festival, to Detroit from July 14-20 at Madonna University. Free performances by Ridha Ibrahim and John White, Jr. - July 01, 2008 - Madonna University
Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
Brocton, NY Native Releases Memoir and Launches Business in Pursuit of Healing
Janeen Brenda DeGolier Noetling, youngest of 20 children, has launched into motivational speaking on the basis of her first memoir of the life inside her childhood home, the destructive path it put her on, and the healing journey back to family in 2006. For contact information, visit her at... - June 24, 2008 - Janeen DeGolier Noetling
Trippy Trilogy - Alive Mind's Altered Consciousness Collection
3 Acclaimed Documentaries Coming to DVD. - June 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
CoLours TV Gets Totally Twisted
CoLours TV airs Totally Twisted Flix, a new movie critic series hosted by Christopher Armstead. The series focuses on the direct to DVD and indy films. - June 23, 2008 - Encode Media Group Inc.
Asha for Education, San Francisco Declares Open the 2008 India’s Film Festival of Hope
Asha for Education in San Francisco today announced that it will be hosting the first ever annual “India’s Film Festival of Hope” on June 21st from 1-9pm in San Francisco. Asha translates to “hope” in Hindi. Through documentary films, photography and arts, this... - June 21, 2008 - Asha
Hollywood-Style Florida Video Production Company Injects Desperately-Needed Estrogen Into the Film Industry
While the majority of males in Hollywood are doing nothing to help increase women's visibility in the competitive film industry, Chuck Ardezzone, President and CEO of Florida video production company, InTroubleZone Productions, is blazing the trail. - June 21, 2008 - InTroubleZone Productions
March Entertainment Announces Second Chilly Beach Movie: "The Canadian President"
March Entertainment is extending its Chilly Beach franchise by producing a follow-up to its first successful animated film. - June 19, 2008 - March Entertainment Inc
Unique Tees for Tykes Featured in Redbook Magazine
Baby Fish Mouth’s Movie-Inspired T-shirts in the July 2008 Issue. - June 18, 2008 - Baby Fish Mouth
New Kayak Fishing Action Movie Kick-Starts in Shark-Infested Waters
The Heliconia Press is very excited to announce that shooting has begun for a first-of-its-kind kayak fishing action movie, "ExOfficio Presents Kayak Fishing: Game On!" For release in Spring 2009, the film follows renowned big-game kayak angler Jim Sammons around North America on the... - June 18, 2008 - The Heliconia Press
Luv Entertainment Group is Set to Produce a New Feature Documentary on Chicago Steppin' Entitled "Steppin' Forward"
'Steppin' Forward'...'A Retrospective Film about one of Urban America's Oldest and Truest Premier Dance Forms' ..... audiences nationwide will take a euphoric visual and physical urban journey as they are guided by the down beat of rhythmic bass line's and melodies while viewing a historically based urban dance form originating in Chicago but spreading feverishly Nationwide with class and distinction. - June 17, 2008 - Luv Entertainment Group
The Mikado Project Goes from Stage to Film
"The Mikado Project", a feature film directed by Chil Kong is currently in production and shooting in Los Angeles. The musical comedy (based on the stage performance written by Ken Narasaki and Doris Baizley and adapted for film by Chil Kong), also has attached: Tamlyn Tomita ("The Eye"), Yuri Tag ('Kaba Modern" of "America's Best Dance Crew), David McInnis ("Never Forever"), Erin Quill ("Avenue Q"). - June 15, 2008 - The Mikado Project
Talent Agency and Film School Join Forces to Discover Spanish Speaking Actors
Westbridge Film School and 'Normal People' talent agency have issued a call to discover 18 Spanish speaking persons and grant them a full scholarship to become successful actors for film. At the end of their studies, they will be recruited by the agency and offered to participate in real life projects. - June 14, 2008 - Westbridge University
iDunno Films and Production Has Launched Its Production Venture and Made Its First Move
iDunno Films and Productions creates all forms of media while also helping others, either through community services or helping those realize their motion picture dreams. - June 12, 2008 - iDunno Productions
9/11 Widows Journey "Beyond Belief" - Alive Mind’s DVD Benefits the "Beyond the 11th" Foundation
“Beyond Belief,” the newest DVD release from Alive Mind, is the story of two American “soccer moms” who experience devastating personal loss on 9/11 and move beyond tragedy to form an organization to empower Afghan widows. Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, “Beyond Belief” is now available on DVD. - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Alive Mind Woman – New Destination for "Transformational" Women’s Films
Alive Mind announces the launch today of a new website, Alive Mind Woman. The site’s content will be by and about women, offering exclusive documentary films and blogs that explore women’s issues, from politics to sexuality. Initial Releases to include the critically acclaimed series "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman" and "Beyond Belief." - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
U.S. Sports Film Festival in Lake Placid Launches to a Standing Room Only Crowd, Anheuser-Busch and IZOD for Men Fragrance Honor Greenspan and Papale
U.S. Sports Film Festival in Lake Placid Launches with Success in New York City. - June 10, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Announces the Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. U.S. DVD Release of "Deceitful Storm": Be Careful What You Covet; It May Destroy You
Maverick Entertainment Group Inc., The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & SDH Productions are proud to announce the release of the film "Deceitful Storm," based on the hit stage play "Through the Storm," June 10, 2008. - June 10, 2008 - The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest" DVD
"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest," is the third in a stunning new series from Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc. that combines the musical brilliance of composer/song writer and Steinway Artist, Gary Jess, with spectacular video captured in Digital High Definition. - June 06, 2008 - Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc.
Snoop Dogg Presents Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment Brings Anime to the Streets June 24th
Codeblack Entertainment's latest DVD release includes guest appearances from comedians Mike Epps, Katt Williams and exclusive animated videos featuring Hip-Hop icon Snoop Dogg along with artists Nate Dogg, E-40, The Game, and Cypress Hill's B-Real. - June 04, 2008 - Codeblack Entertainment
Failed Book Leads to Big Film for Internet User, Crusty Films Production Company Created to Find Fresh Talent
A joke film pitch on YouTube leads to a six million dollar movie budget. - June 04, 2008 - Crusty Films
Documentary Brings Tejano Culture to Festival Circuit
Screening of ‘Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” makes world premiere at 30th Annual CineFestival. - June 04, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Last Call: Louisville Learns Survival Tips From a New York Artist
The Survival of the Wildebeest, a documentary about one artists struggle to gain recognition for his work and survive the urban jungle that is Manhattan is set to screen at the Last Call Film Festival Friday, June 6 at 9 PM. The screening will be at the restaurant, bar, and theater Rudyard Kipling, 422 W Oak St in downtown Louisville. - June 03, 2008 - The Survival, LLC
iAuctionShop Engaged to Market Historically Important Newman & Sinclair Cine Camera
iAuctionShop Ltd has been engaged by one of its clients to market a historically important Newman and Sinclair 35mm cine camera. It comes in working order and complete with three lenses, filters, original tripod and fitted case plus four additional magazines again in a fitted case. Each main part... - June 01, 2008 - iAuctionShop Ltd
Corbis Welcomes Legendary Maysles Films as New Footage Partner
Corbis (www.corbis.com), a leading visual media provider for the creative community, today announced that it will begin offering clips from films, outtakes and previously unreleased footage in HD from Maysles Films (www.mayslesfilms.com), one of America’s most recognized documentary... - June 01, 2008 - Corbis Corporation
Circle Surrogacy: Baby Mama's Comic Disasters do Not Reflect Real-Life Surrogacies
Surrogacy experts, parents and carriers point to movie's plot holes, and provide guidelines for a well planned surrogacy. “While this funny hit movie may contribute to making surrogacy more mainstream,” says John Weltman, “Baby Mama does not reflect reality.” - May 31, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Willie Macc Solidifies His Membership in "Young Hollywood"
Willie Macc helps complete cast of "Incomplete." Actor joins Lamman Rucker and Tony Rock in movie centered around African American and Latino youth choirs. With his latest role, Willie Macc appears to be successfully making the transition from that of Reality TV star to a working member of Young Hollywood. - May 31, 2008 - Willie Macc
The Wager DVD Starring Randy Travis Debuts at #1 in Retail Sales
The Wager starring Randy Travis (Genius Products, May 13, 2008) debuted in the #1 spot in CBA Retail sales. Based on the best-selling book by Bill Myers, The Wager is a powerful parable examining how to live while your life is tested. Travis plays an actor who is nominated for a prestigious award and just as he has overcome industry blacklisting and persecution for his beliefs, he finds himself in the fight of his life. - May 31, 2008 - Genius Products, LLC
Veteran Disney Animator Releases Second Children's Storybook, Colorful Tale of Adventure, Struggle and Faith That Captures the Imagination
Independent film producer, illustrator and art director, Davy Liu, will release his second children's book, Fire Fish, on June 28, 2008. Inspired by historical events from the book of Exodus, Liu weaves an colorful tale of adventure, struggle and faith that captures the imagination. - May 30, 2008 - Kendu Films
Jeanine Basinger in Western Mode
Jeanine Basinger, noted film expert and professor at Wesleyan University of Middletown, CT recently recorded DVD commentary on Budd Boetticher westerns. - May 30, 2008 - Tapeworks, Inc
Gotham Screen 2nd Annual Film Festival & Screenplay Contest Announced
The dates for the 2008 Gotham Screen Film Festival and Screenplay Contest have been announced today. The festival will take place at the Tribeca Cinemas in downtown Manhattan, from October 31st thru November 1st. - May 29, 2008 - Gotham Screen
As “Sex and the City” Hits Theatres, a New Documentary Film Separates Fact from Fiction About the Single Population
As the new “Sex and the City” movie prepares to hit theatres across the nation, “Single” – a new documentary from Go Pictures and Films, LLC is already enlightening viewers to the realities of single life in today’s crazy world. 100 million adults in America are single and the majority of US households are headed by an unmarried person. "Single" shows that life today is more intense and demanding than ever before and as a result, finding a lasting relationship has become even more challenging. - May 27, 2008 - Go Pictures and Films, LLC
"Eye on Entertainment" Interviews Academy Award-winning Actor & Director Chris Tashima
Dawna Lee Heising and Stan Goodrich Interview Oscar Winner Chris Tashima - May 23, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
Alive Mind Partners with the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers on "The Atheism Tapes" DVD to Support Specialist Jeremy Hall and His Constitutional Rights
Contribute to the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers and Support a Soldier's Constitutional Right When You Buy the Popular Series “The Atheism Tapes” Featuring Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett this Memorial Day Weekend. - May 23, 2008 - Alive Mind
DVD Association Announces 2008 Excellence Award Winners
Recognizing and Rewarding Excellence in DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray - May 20, 2008 - International Digital Media Alliance
WatchIndia.TV Launches Exclusive Shemaroo Movie Channel
WatchIndia.TV premier online TV company focused on the Indian market just launched the exclusive Shemaroo Movie Channel. Dedicated channel for just Shemaroo's hit movies of both new releases and classic hits. - May 16, 2008 - Live Asia TV
New Arts Documentary Series: The Russian Avant-Garde "Revolution or Renaissance" - Copernicus Films
The producer and director Michael Craig of Copernicus Films discovers inspiration in the pioneers of the Russian Avant-garde of the 1920s and 30s. - May 16, 2008 - Copernicus Films
OwnAFilmCompany.com Offers Users the Opportunity to Promote Their Short Films Online
OwnAFilmCompany.com has launched a Members Short Films section which allows users, who have registered for free, to have their short films appear on the OwnAFilmCompany.com website. OwnAFilmCompany.com is a new website which is going to give 100,000 members of the public the opportunity to buy a... - May 13, 2008 - Own a Film Company Ltd
Foul Shot Productions Will Begin Preparations for "a Danilo Mancinelli Untitled Thriller" to Release in 2010
Newest Developments. - May 12, 2008 - Foul Shot Productions