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“Awesome” Film Fest Nixes Submission Fees, Showcases Films Globally on Multiple Platforms, Returns Revenue to Filmmakers
8,724 films were submitted to Sundance this year and only 240 got in. Where do the others go? From Here To Awesome is a discovery and distribution festival created to celebrate the exciting possibilities of DIY distribution. - February 22, 2008 - From Here To Awesome - a discovery and distribution festival
Monster Hunters DVD to Scare Up Store Shelves in March
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter von Puttkamer set to release “Monster Hunters” feature DVD to retailers in March, 2008. - February 17, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Film Festival Experts Gather to Share Strategies on How to Get the Most Out of a Film Festival
Film festival directors and programmers conduct an information discussion at the 2008 Pan African Film Festival on how to get into and get the most out of film festivals. Attendees will get to ask such burning questions from festival experts on why certain films aren’t selected, how to prepare the most attractive submission package and what to and not to expect from a film festival. - February 17, 2008 - Charles Belk Management
Pat Fraley Publishes Podcast on How to Make Money by Matching Celebrity Voices
Pat Fraley shares advice about how to sound like a celebrity actor by selectively choosing to mimic actors whose voices are close to a voice actor's genetic vocal print focusing on six elements of voice matching. - February 16, 2008 - Voices.com
Abbey Aminu of Igitusa Video Productions Attends 4EVERGroup Expo 2008
Area video professional learns innovative new ways to improve videomaking skills. - February 15, 2008 - IgitUSA Video Productions
"Kayak Fishing – The Ultimate Guide" Wins Best Instructional at Reel Paddling Film Festival
The Heliconia Press, a leading publisher of books and DVDs on outdoor pursuits, is proud to announce that "Kayak Fishing – The Ultimate Guide" DVD, released on February 1, 2008, has won Best Instructional Film at the third annual Reel Paddling Film Festival. Beautifully shot in... - February 14, 2008 - The Heliconia Press
Contents of Luxurious Gift Bag for Oscar Nominees Announced
Oscar Nominees to Receive, Among Other Items, Limited Edition of Gothic Dog’s Gold and Diamond Dog Collar Charm - February 13, 2008 - Gothic Dog
Jaguar Pictures: "666 the Beginning of the End" Wraps Principal Photography on Location in Mexico
Stardust Films and Jaguar Pictures in association with Ome-G Productions recently wrapped on principal photography last month on their feature film entitled “666 The Beginning of the End.” The film was executive produced by Gustavo Riojas Santana and produced by Christopher Chabot and... - February 12, 2008 - Jaguar Pictures LLC
BAFTA Glory for The Lives of Others, Predicts Radio Times Film Expert
BAFTA predictions in Radio Times magazine. - February 10, 2008 - Radio Times
Hindu Kush Beats Out 70 Acts to Win Battle of the Bands and Has "Day Fire" Featured in Warner Bros Film
New Psychedelic Dance Rock band has two big wins in one week. - February 08, 2008 - Hindu Kush
Filmmaking Seminar Comes to Philadelphia
The Big Bang Film Festival has partnered with filmmaker and director Guy Magar to bring the Action Cut Filmmaking seminar to Philadelphia March 14 to March 16, 2008 at Philadelphia’s International House, 3701 Chestnut Street. In just 2-days students will gain first-hand career knowledge... - February 07, 2008 - Big Bang Film Festival
Soonami Productions: New Carlsbad, CA Production Company Launches
The launch of Soonami Productions, a new production company in Carlsbad, California. The company is also launching its website today to promote the company and the company's first short film, Drips. - February 07, 2008 - Soonami Productions
Consul General of France to Attend Autism Film Showing with French Film Star
QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) presents of “Her Name Is Sabine” in New York on March 3, 2008. The movie will be introduced by its director, famed French actress Sandrine Bonnaire, and followed by a Q&A session and VIP cocktail. Mr. François Delattre, Consul General of France in New York, will attend the event at the French Institute. The evening will benefit QSAC. - February 07, 2008 - QSAC
Earl Monroe and Al Attles Speak at "Black Magic" World Premiere
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that Earl Monroe and Al Attles will participate in the panel discussion following the world premiere of the theatrical cut of “Black Magic”. The premiere will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carolina... - February 06, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
South Tenth Records Kicks Off 2008 With The John Sullivan Brigade's Second Rock Music CD
South Tenth Records is kicking off 2008 with the John Sullivan Brigade’s second CD, A Sound Opportunity For Your Last Music Purchase, alongside the frontman’s second rock music novel, Opportunity Rocking, as well as the band’s first video single, “In Control”, on... - February 04, 2008 - South Tenth Records
Rich & Famous Upper Westside Tour Reveals Shock-Jock, Italian Designer and English Superstar All Reside in Same Upper Westside Luxury Apartment Building
Rich & Famous Tours reveals that a famous Italian designer who goes by one name starting with the letter A, a member of the "royal family" of English actors, and a disgraced “shock-jock” radio star all live in the same “white-glove” apartment house on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Jim Dykes, President and Guide of Rich & Famous Tours, says “The Rich & Famous Tour whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in the Big Apple. - February 03, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours
Now Everyone Can Have a Flashing Red Phone Like Batman
Even ordinary citizens can have a shiny red Batphone just like a superhero. When an emergency call - or even an ordinary call - comes in, a bright red light in a shiny chrome ring flashes to attract attention. - February 01, 2008 - AbleComm, Inc.
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Hosts World Premiere of Dan Klores’ "Black Magic"
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that it will host the world premiere of the theatrical cut of “Black Magic”, a documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores. The premiere will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carolina... - February 01, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
American Academy for Film and Gender Studies Releases Lesbian Rape Preview
Controversial documentary filmmakers Justine Chang and Armand Kaye released the first official trailer for the controversial documentary “she stole my voice: A Documentary About Lesbian Rape” today. The film, which has been scheduled for pre-release through several online retailers, is... - February 01, 2008 - The American Academy for Film and Gender Studies
New Web-Zine Launches, Focuses on Uniting Tucson’s Rich Filmmaking Community
TucsonFilmmaker.com officially launches in February – Website already rich with content that is helpful to local filmmakers in all areas of production. - January 31, 2008 - Tucson Filmmaker Magazine
www.GoFilmFest.com Offers Travel and Film Festival Information
Gofilmfest.com with the relaunch of its website www.gofilmfest.com offers great information on the specialty travel area of Film Festival travel. Additionally, Gofilmfest.com is a great resource for film festival attendees, independent filmmakers and film festivals. Film Festivals and Filmmakers can add their own press releases, add special events to the event calendar among other Free Promotion opportunities. www.gofilmfest.com - January 29, 2008 - Go Film Fest
Redwood Palms Pictures to Produce Whiskey Beginnings, The Junior Johnson Story
Follow Your Dreams Productions in co-producing a film about racing legend Junior Johnson along with Redwood Palms Pictures - January 28, 2008 - Follow Your Dreams Productions, Inc.
2Bruce Studio Opens in Asheville, NC
Audio post-production house brings New York expertise to North Carolina city’s growing film and television scene. - January 26, 2008 - 2BruceStudio
Survivor of Columbine High School Shootings Writes and Directs "April Showers," an Intimate Feature Film Based on the Colorado Tragedy
From writer/director Andrew Robinson comes a tremendously personal look inside one of our nation’s great tragedies, as seen through his eyes as a survivor. Based on actual events, "April Showers" is about picking up the pieces in the direct aftermath of one of America’s... - January 26, 2008 - Women on Top Productions
Eerie Horror Film Festival Announces Call for Entries
Eerie Horror Film Festival announces Call for Entries for independent horror, science fiction & suspense themed movies, screenplays and video games. Annual event features celebrity guests, an Expo and workshops. Special categories for young filmmakers, screenwriters and video game developers ages 10 - 17. - January 20, 2008 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
Estrada Stars in New Film "The Blue Note"
Versatile comedian plays a maintenance man with a conscious in new film by Adam Rendon. - January 19, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
HFC International Begins Documenting the Harvest in HD
A U.K. based charity has begun production of four high definition films for TV and general release in 2008. Their award nominated films have been broadcast worldwide. - January 18, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Bruno Barreto's Romeo and Juliet Get Married to be Released on February 5th
Critically-acclaimed Brazilian director, Bruno Barreto, adds a twist to the classic love story by setting it in the crazy world of soccer. - January 18, 2008 - LifeSize Entertainment
Prolonged Writers’ Strike Opens More Doors for New Independent Television Dramas Such as “Whittaker Bay” That Airs Saturday Mornings. H20 Entertainment Hires MAYO for PR
Teen TV drama airs this Saturday and stars Actor Timothy Woodward Jr. and the Dazzling Duo - Sabrina and Kelly Aldridge from MTV'S “8th And Ocean” and “Deck The Halls” are featured in one of the most talked about TV Weekend dramas. - January 17, 2008 - MAYO Communications
Filmmaker Sid Kali Signs Worldwide Distribution Deal for "In With Thieves" - Explosive Crime Drama to be Released via York Entertainment
Slice of Americana Films finalized an agreement with York Entertainment for the domestic and international release of Writer-Director Sid Kali's second feature-length film, "In With Thieves," a stylish crime story filled with explosive urban action. The film stars Jennifer Day, Jerome... - January 17, 2008 - Slice Of Americana Films
Genese Music Competition
Genese Music and Entertainment will be involved with the13th Annual Black Heritage, which will showcase Entertainers from the Baltimore, and Washington Area who will compete for the $500.00 cash prize. Possibly a record deal with Genese Music and Entertainment. What: 13th Annual Black Heritage Art... - January 17, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC
2008 HollyShorts Film Festival Announces Call for Entries
Official Deadline is May 16 for All Short Films. - January 17, 2008 - HollyShorts Film Festival
MLC PR Signs Actress Hayley Marie Norman
Actress Hayley Marie Norman inks a contract with Mona Loring of MLC PR. - January 16, 2008 - MLC PR
American Cannibal: The Road to Reality Named Best Documentary of 2007
Pop culture commentator Kurt Loder named “American Cannibal: The Road to Reality”as his top pick for Best Documentary of 2007, in a yearly roundup posted on MTV.com. - January 15, 2008 - LifeSize Entertainment
Bad Dog Name is “Vicked”
“Bad Dog” was an oxymoron, because the Dymon family has raised dogs for the disabled. In light of Michael Vick it is no longer funny. - January 12, 2008 - Paul Dymon films, inc
The System Within Completes "The Stick Up Kids" Motion Picture
The motion picture “The Stick Up Kids” completed filming in New York City, New York and will be release theatrically and on DVD in Spring 2008. “The Stick Up Kids” was produced by The System Within Film Productions and Tariq Alexander. This urban drama, set in Harlem,... - January 12, 2008 - The System Within Film Production, LLC
3D Animator Publishes First Book in Series on "Rigging"; New Technique Simplifies Creation of CG Muscles & Tendons
Award-winning 3D animator TJ Galda has kicked off his new series of books on Character Rigging with an advanced book outlining how to create muscles and tendons using computer graphics software such as Autodesk’s Maya. The book is designed to make the techniques as accessible as possible, so... - January 09, 2008 - TJGalda.com
ATV Video – Rocklin Unveils New Full Service Video Production Studio
ATV Video Technologies in Rocklin, CA announces completion of its first full service video production studio. To meet the increasing needs for professional videos, ATV’s has expands its capacity by building out fully equipped production studio. The new studio will meet the needs of its... - January 08, 2008 - ATV Video Center - Rocklin
Live Interview with 'Fanboys' Director and Co-Star on Internet Radio
On Sunday, January 6, Movie Geeks United!, one of the most popular movie-themed internet radio and iTunes podcast shows, will feature an exclusive live interview with ‘Fanboys’ director Kyle Newman and co-star Chris Marquette. - January 05, 2008 - Movie Geeks United!
Victory Multimedia to Distribute Independent Comedy, "Raging Hormones"
Independent film and award winning teen comedy, "Raging Hormones" - www.raginghormonesmovie.com - will now be available on DVD through Victory Multimedia Distribution in Inglewood, CA. - January 05, 2008 - Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc.
WWII Hal Holbrook Film Wins CINE Golden Eagle Award
Silent Wings: The American Glider Pilots of WWII produced by Rob Child & Assoc., LLC has won the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award. - January 02, 2008 - Rob Child & Associates, LLC
iUniverse Publishes "Neo-Modernist" Novel by Robert Crooke
iUniverse called Sunrise “an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby.” - December 29, 2007 - Robert Crooke
Demons Rising the Movie
Announcing Demons Rising the Movie: The Horror Action Thriller of 2008 - December 23, 2007 - Special Blend Music
FilmCrave.com Wins Best Niche Social Network
Filmcrave, a Kansas City based movie social network, won the Judge's Choice award for best Niche Social Network. - December 22, 2007 - FilmCrave
Oil + Water Film Wins Best Picture and Youth Jury Award at Jules Verne
As the exclusive distributor of the documentary film, "Oil + Water", The Heliconia Press is very proud to announce that the film has won Best Picture and the Youth Jury Award at this year’s Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival. The win was announced in front of a star-studded audience of thousands at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles on December 9. - December 19, 2007 - The Heliconia Press
Vandem Productions Introduces Baltimore Bike Clubs Gone Wild at www.BikeClubsGoneWild.com
Vandem Productions introduces Baltimore Bike Clubs Gone Wild, the first dvd in a series showcasing the culture, lifestyles, charity events, and wild parties of motorcycle clubs. - December 14, 2007 - Vandem Production
Dawna Lee Heising Hosts "Eye on Entertainment" at the FULCAGE Show at Boulevard 3
David McNeil Directs “Eye on Entertainment” for the “Christmas with a Conscience” Charity Fashion Event. - December 12, 2007 - Eye on Entertainment
It's Showtime: FilmCrave Innovatively Adds Movie Trailers
Filmcrave.com adds movie trailers and doubles their movie database. Filmcrave is a movie based social network where friends can write movie reviews, make movie lists and chat with friends. - December 12, 2007 - FilmCrave
Oil + Water Film Rapidly Accumulating Awards Before Official Release
As the exclusive distributor of the documentary film, Oil + Water, The Heliconia Press is proud to announce that the film has already won three prestigious awards internationally—all before its official release in February 2008. To date, the festival version of Oil + Water has won the Daniel... - December 07, 2007 - The Heliconia Press
Celebrities "Go All The Way For A Stray" in New Calendar
Little Pet Project, a company that uses sexy, sometimes nude images of women with their pets to raise awareness for homeless and abused animals, announced the release of their 2008 pictorial calendar. The calendar features celebrities such as Playboy model Debbi Davids, American Idol®... - December 04, 2007 - Little Pet Project, LLC