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African American Filmmaker Brings Races Together Through Cinema

A well written Romantic/Drama addressing the issue of Racism in the South from a relationship stand point. - September 19, 2007 - Andeco Films LLC.

Chunky Monkey and Patrulla 81, New DVD Releases by World Film Magic

World Film Magic a film and home video company announces their new releases for September, Chunky Monkey from England and Patrulla 81 the Movie from Mexico. - September 18, 2007 - Exhibe Flix

Megacollage Unveils the Ultimate James Bond Movie Ranking

What better way to rank the James Bond movies than by utilizing a unique formula based on the Bond formula itself? Megacollage unveils its winning-formula ranking. - September 18, 2007 - Megacollage

Short Movie "A Portrait of Envy" Making Online Rounds

Produced in only 2 months, this 9-minute short is already making an impression online. - September 17, 2007 - Enrique Garcia

Can a Movie Keep You Out of Debt?

New movie, UR Pre-Approved Explores the Dark Side of Credit Cards. Exclusive National Engagement Began Friday, September 7, 2007, Ultrastar Poway Cinemas, San Diego, CA, 13475 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 - September 11, 2007 - Marketing Experts International

Launch of The 2007 Indie Short Film Competition

The launch of the 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, MovieCockpit, MovieMaker Magazine, Partners In Rhyme, Glidecam, Blackmagic Design, and United... - September 11, 2007 - The Indie Short Film Competition

"To Touch the Soul" Wins Best of Show Accolade Award

Documentary features the experiences of an American university professor and his students who traveled to Cambodia in 2005 to create art projects with AIDS children. - September 10, 2007 - Cut Loose Productions

Lesbian Rape? The Academy of Film and Gender Studies Will Release New Documentary Examining Lesbian Rape in Fall 2007

Controversial Documentary Will Examine Lesbian Rape and Sexual Violence between Women - September 09, 2007 - The American Academy for Film and Gender Studies

IMAX Film goes Inside the Mind of Tour de France Cyclists - Just in Time for the Tour of Missouri

Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour de France, a Giant Screen IMAX film that combines dramatic images from the centennial Tour de France with spectacular computer-generated and medical imagery premieres in Branson, at Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, for a special limited engagement through... - September 05, 2007 - Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex

Marty Casey of Lovehammers Graces the WikiMusicGuide Pages

Marty Casey is WikiMusicGuide's Featured Artist for the Month of September - September 05, 2007 - WikiWebGuide LLC

Brand New VP of Media Relations for Xanthe Films

Bianca Sisson of Evanston, IL recently joined the management staff of Xanthe Films in Chicago as the Executive VP of Media Relations. - September 05, 2007 - Xanthe Films LLC

Atlanta Based Production Company Wraps Production on Feature Film

Bottom of the Net Filmworks has wrapped production on "Grapes on a Vine" - September 04, 2007 - Bottom of the Net Filmworks

Faith-Based Independent Feature the Stopping Place Wraps Filming

Texas HD indie production features The Great Commandment theme. - September 04, 2007 - Sweet Picture Films

LA Femme Film Festival Oct 11-14 2007 Launches to Make Movies

The LA Femme Film Festival’s Founder and President Leslie LaPage announced today that the 2007 festival will kick off on October 11th. The festival, which is in its third year, will run from October 11th -14th and will include new independent features, shorts, student films, animated films,... - August 30, 2007 - La Femme Film Festival

2007 Long Island Latino International Film Festival at the West Hampton Performing Arts Center

Celebrate the world of Latino Cinema in the Hamptons during Hispanic Heritage month. Mezcla Media Market's 3rd annual will showcase a new assembly of selected Latino Films bringing together motion picture professionals and movie goers to experience films by the next generation of great storytellers. The Long Island Latino International Film Festival will be held at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. - August 30, 2007 - Mezcla Media Market

World Movie Premiere for Controversial New Movie Blasting Credit Card Debt Announced in San Diego

The World Premiere of "UR Pre-Approved" will be held in San Diego at the UltraStar Poway 10 Cinemas on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. with all ticket proceeds going to Newspapers in Education. - August 30, 2007 - Marketing Experts International

Peach Direct Now Offering Bose Home Theater Systems and Accessories, with Special No-Interest Financing for Six Months or More

PeachDirect now offering Bose home theater systems. - August 27, 2007 - Peachdirect

World’s Biggest Biker Event Just Got Bigger - Documentary "Why Sturgis?" To Screen at IMAX Indiana State Museum

“Why Sturgis?” makes its Indianapolis screening premiere at the IMAX Theater Indiana State Museum on Saturday, August 25th at 8:20 pm. $12 Admission, or $20 Admission & DVD - August 25, 2007 - Escape Route Flix, LLC

"Italian Americans and Federal Hill" is Big Surprise of Film Festival

The film "Italian Americans and Federal Hill" surprised festival workers by attracting a crowd hundreds larger than expected despite prior exposure and the DVD release. The crowd voted the film 1st place for best documentary out of 320 films screened. - August 23, 2007 - Rhode Island International Film Festival

Peggy Li Creations Jewelry Gets "Superbad"

Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry (http://www.peggyli.com) makes its big screen debut in hit comedy "Superbad." Peggy has previously had work on TV shows such as "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" and "Grey's Anatomy," but this is the first time her work has been seen on the silver screen. - August 22, 2007 - Peggy Li Creations

GenerationGamerz.com Announces Film Adaptation Contest

GenerationGamerz.com (G:G), as Official Gaming Sponsor for It Came From Lake Michigan! 2007, Film Festival is sponsoring the I can write a Great Videogame-to-Film adaptation contest to coincide with ICFLM 2007 October 26-28, 2007 in Milwaukee, WI. - August 20, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.

Comedian Stars in Short Film 'Dating Danielle'

Comedy Central’s Jade Esteban Estrada plays dating service worker in the 48 Hour Film Project - August 18, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Red Carpet World Premiere of "County Road 14"

The buzz film in Florida, Georgia, and California "County Road 14" is coming to Colorado on September 21st 2007 in Estes Park. The Historic Park Theatre will have two screening that day at 5pm and 8pm. This thriller is getting a lot of media coverage in Florida now and will be extending as it moves across country. The short film "One Choice" will be playing at this year's 2nd Annual Estes Park Film Festival in the Stanley Hotel. You will be able to see both films on the 21st at the Park Theatre. - August 18, 2007 - MysterE Visions Entertainment

GenerationGamerz.com to Sponsor Independent Genre Film Festival

GenerationGamerz.com is pleased to be the Official Gaming Sponsor for It Came From Lake Michigan! 2007, Wisconsin’s Independent Genre Film Festival (ICFLM-2007) held October 26-28th, 2007 in Milwaukee, WI. The ICFLM festival features horror, sci-fi, and fantasy filmmakers from the unique... - August 16, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.

World Film Magic Announces Two New Releases for October 23, Un Secreto de Familia and Una Avetura en Durango

World Film Magic, a Hollywood based film and DVD distribution company, announces two new releases for October 23 2007, "Un Secreto de Familia" (A Family Secret), and "Una Aventura en Durango" (A Durango Adventure). According to CEO Jose Gonzalez, “World Film Magic is on... - August 15, 2007 - Exhibe Flix

EAN Announces 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media Summit 2007

Key Entertainment Industry Veterans from Asia and the US to Speak at 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007 in Los Angeles. STAR Group, Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios, Nexon, MTV Networks and Other Major Asian and US Entertainment Companies to be Present. - August 14, 2007 - Entertainment Asia Network

Patrick Henry: Quest for Freedom DVD Wins the Prestigious Platinum Award by Bringing History to Life Using Animation

Serena Phillips of The Family Review Magazine & Review Center announced today that the Patrick Henry: Quest For Freedom DVD has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Platinum Award. - August 11, 2007 - Family Review Center

Jonna's Body, Please Hold Wins Film Festival

Jonna’s Body, Please Hold Honored by Long Beach Film Festival; Project Set to Screen in South Africa and Rhode Island - August 07, 2007 - Jonna's Body

Is The Power of Mentorship Movie The Secret Part II or Better?

The Power of Mentorship, The Movie officially signs on Mick Moore, The Internet Entrepreneur as co star. - August 04, 2007 - Mick Moore

“The Blair Witch Project” Reunion on Movie Geeks United

“The Blair Witch Project” Reunion This Wednesday on Internet Radio Program - August 01, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!

Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"

Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"

"Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent." - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards. - July 31, 2007 - Star Search Casting, LLC.

Joe Pantoliano Premieres His New Film at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Actor Joe Pantoliano will be on hand to do a Q&A after he premieres his new film "Canvas" at the Ridgefield PLayhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts. Mr. Pantoliano not only stars in the film, but was also the producer of the film. He, along with writer/director Joseph Greco, will stay after the screening to talk to audience goers about the film which deals with mental illness. All proceeds from the film will go towards the not for profit mental health awareness company "No Kidding Me Too!" - July 31, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse

Actor Jason Mewes to Appear at 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival

The Eerie Horror Film Festival has announced that Actor Jason Mewes, best known for roles in several Kevin Smith comedies, will be appearing at their annual event in October. Mewes earned immediate cult status for his portrayal of the character Jay in 1994’s indie classic,... - July 29, 2007 - Eerie Horror Film Festival

B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere

The B Movie Celebration today announced that it had secured the World Premiere of the film “Cry of The Winged Serpent.” - July 28, 2007 - Indy PopCon

Drop Dead Pictures Rounds Out "Callous" Cast with Nissena and Alexander; Slates Production for October

Drop Dead Pictures Finalizes Cast for "Callous" - July 27, 2007 - Drop Dead Pictures

Axe Murder Documentary Official Selection at Landlocked Film Festival

Award-winning "Villisca: Living with a Mystery," a documentary about the unsolved murders of 8 in Villisca, Iowa, is an Official Selection at the Landlocked International Film Festival. The axe murder film continues to draw large audiences. - July 27, 2007 - Fourth Wall Films

Controversial 'Murder-Set-Pieces' Creator Nick Palumbo and Gunslinger Media Founder Stephan Miller Join Forces to Create the $5 Million Shocker 'Corpse'

Internet innovator Stephan Miller's Gunslinger Media and infamous Hollywood writer-director-producer Nick Palumbo's Fright Flix Productions today announced a partnership to produce the highly controversial five million dollar horror film "Corpse." Expected to receive an NC-17 for its intense content, "Corpse" will be Palumbo's first new film since his 35mm thriller 'Murder-Set-Pieces' began shocking audiences three years ago. The newly formed partnership's official website is www.corpsefilm.com. - July 26, 2007 - CorpseFilm.com

Unsolved Axe Murder Documentary to Air on KPTS

Award-winning axe murder documentary "Villisca: Living with a Mystery" will air on KPTS July 29 at 7pm. The film explores connections between the 1912 Villisca, Iowa axe murders and similar unsolved murders in Kansas, Illinois and Colorado. - July 26, 2007 - Fourth Wall Films

YA Entertainment Announces Release of Highly Acclaimed Korean Movie "Turning Gate" on DVD with English Subtitles

Korean Cinema gaining popularity with North America audiences. - July 26, 2007 - YA Entertainment

Visual Effects Artist Jim Hillin Premieres His New Book of Comics on the Humorous Work-A-Day World of Digital Filmmaking at the 2007 Comic-Con

So, you say you like visual effects -- the explosions, the impossible stunts, the flying super heroes and you love digital filmmaking, but two hours after the movie, you're hungry again!? Fear no more. Impress your friends. Be a "hit" at parties. (Although, it's likely those will be LAN... - July 25, 2007 - Wire-Heads.com

Filmmakers Behind “The Shark is Still Working,” “The Camden 28,” and “Your Mommy Kills Animals” Featured on Internet Radio Program

On Wednesday, July 25 at 10pm (EST), Movie Geeks United!, a movie-themed talk radio program on the internet, will broadcast a special live interviews with the key filmmakers behind three of the year’s most highly touted documentaries, The Shark is Still Working, The Camden 28 and Your Mommy... - July 25, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!

“The Spotlight” Principal Photography to Begin in Los Angeles

Juan Carlos Vargas (special effects wizard on the hit film “300” and “Fantastic Four") directs an up and coming talented ensemble cast in a production of stellar scope. The Spotlight film began principal photography May 11, 2007 under the direction of Juan Carlos Vargas,... - July 24, 2007 - O27 Entertainment

My Name is Alan and I Paint Pictures - Premiering July 25 at Village East with the NY International

After nearly six years of production, director/producer Johnny Boston has completed his feature length documentary titled, "My Name is Alan and I Paint Pictures," a film that documents the life of Alan Russell Cowan which is slated for its US Premiere with the NY International... - July 23, 2007 - Raw Films

Internet Radio Program Celebrates Director Brian De Palma with Special Guests

On Sunday, July 22 at 6pm (EST), Movie Geeks United!, the most popular movie talk radio program on the internet, will broadcast a special 2-hour tribute to director Brian De Palma (Dressed to Kill, The Untouchables, Scarface). During the broadcast, several of De Palma's closest friends,... - July 21, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!

Southern Peach Entertainment Continues to Blaze Trails

A story encompassing a love triangle, relationship struggles and spirituality inspired by Smokey Robinson's "The Agony and the Ecstacy." - July 17, 2007 - Southern Peach Entertainment

Internet Radio Program Delivers Scoop on Upcoming Films "I Know Who Killed Me," "Charlie Wilson's War" and "Women's Studies"

Women's Studies writer/director Lonnie Martin, and co-stars Judith O'Dea, Cindy Marie Martin, and Tara Garwood will participate in a live interview on Blog Talk Radio's Movie Geeks United! broadcast this Wednesday, July 18, at 10pm (EST). The show can be accessed in live or archived format at www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited. Actor Spencer Garrett, who co-stars in the upcoming Lindsay Lohan film "I Know Who Killed Me" also participated in the program. - July 17, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!

Spotlight Productions, Erie Parties, Great Lakes Film Association and the Erie Art Museum Present: Eraserhead the Movie and Joseph Allen Popp’s Weirdo Theatre

Spotlight Productions, Erie Parties, Great Lakes Film Association and the Erie Art Museum will present Eraserhead the Movie and Weirdo Theatre the Band on Friday July 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex. Eraserhead, created by film producer David Lynch, is a horror film that floats... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Stars Talk One on One to Thousands of Fans Using MCF's Star-Bot™

MCFIII today announced Star-Bot™, an exciting feature-rich Artificial Intelligence software for the Film, TV Industries. This technology allows fans to interact with their favorite stars in a "One on One" Webcam video chat to build buzz. - July 09, 2007 - MCFIII Co

On Concrete in Seattle

On Concrete in Seattle

"I did the film 'On Concrete In Seattle' for several reason. I think homelessness is a big issue here in the United States and I don't think enough attention is being focused in this area. I want people to see up close and personal just how homeless people live and there can never be enough... - July 07, 2007 - Darrion Assawn

Gotham Screen Announces First Annual Screenplay Contest

New York based Gotham Screen announces the first annual screenplay contest, designed to find new and exciting writing talent and film scripts. - July 07, 2007 - Gotham Screen

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