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Black Rose "Jams Like M.A.D.D."
Black Rose Productions, Inc., was honored to participate as part of the annual “Walk Like M.A.D.D.” charity fundraiser event, which took place at Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY on May 22nd, 2010. Black Rose Productions, Inc., provided the live musical entertainment... - June 09, 2010 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
First Night of Film for the San Francisco Black Film Festival
SFBFF12: Presents Films For Juneteenth, gets started Thursday, June 17, 2010 with Mountains That Take Wing-Angela Davis & Yuri Kochiyama: A Conversation on Life, Struggles & Liberation, screening at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, opening remarks 6pm, documentary begins at 7pm with Q&A with directors C.A. Griffith and H.L.T. Quan to follow. - June 08, 2010 - San Francisco Black Film Festval
First World Theatre Ensemble Re-Emerges to Usher in an Explosive New Era of Black Theatre
First World Theatre Ensemble, branded by the press as “one of Philly’s newest and most provocative companies,” re-emerges to launch an explosive new era of black theatre with Sundays At Seven Open House. Come out for a Free Green Fun evening of music, spoken word, and theatre featuring dessert buffet, addresses by Johnny Hobbs, Jr and Penelope Reed, live band Rich Tucker and the Universal Concept, spiritual street poet Mrs. Betty's Son, and scenes from plays including August Wilson's "Fences." - June 07, 2010 - First World Theatre Ensemble
Advancing the Skate Filmmaking Industry: L.A. Skate Film Festival Establishes Academy, Announces New Partners & Last Call for Submissions
Since the announcement of its debut in the city of Los Angeles back in April, The L.A. Skate Film Festival has been undergoing through a great deal of developments that foresee a bright future for the organization. To make it the best and most legit event of its kind in the history of... - June 05, 2010 - The LA Skate Film Festival
Wagner’s Tannhäuser and Berg’s Wozzeck; Two Acclaimed Opera Performances Available on DVD from Kultur on June 29th
Kultur announces the release of two classic opera performances, The Vienna State Opera Production of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, conducted by Claudio Abbado and Bayerische Staatsoper production of Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser conducted by Zubin Mehta. Tannhäuser: This groundbreaking... - June 04, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"Orange Juice in Bishops Garden" Begins Filming June 21,2010
June 21, 2010, 2020 Productions will begin their third season of the DC based, indie teen web series, “Orange Juice in Bishops Garden.” - June 03, 2010 - 20/20 Productions
I Will Make You a Star Productions, LLC Announces It's Next Feature Film, "Douglass U"
The official movie press release for "Douglass U." "Douglass U" is an urban comedy about a young man’s unexpected freshman experience at one of the country’s (factitious) premiere HBCUs. - June 03, 2010 - I Will Make You A Star Productions, LLC
Nut Bucket Films Announces the DVD and Internet Release of Alphonso Bow on IndieFlix
Nut Bucket Films is pleased to announce the release of Alphonso Bow, a humorous and insightful look at the art of conversation. This will be a roll-out release beginning June 1st on IndieFlix (http://indieflix.com/film/alphonso-bow-30956/) and will be followed by releases on other major viewing platforms through August. - June 01, 2010 - Nut Bucket Films
The Film Festival of Colorado Partners with Open Media Foundation
Announcing the partnership with Open Media Foundation to present the Film Festival of Colorado. - June 01, 2010 - The Film Festival of Colorado
Prince to Perform a Live Concert in Geneva
Promoters Announce The Highly Anticipated Concert at Stade de Geneve on July 12, 2010. - May 30, 2010 - Viardo Artists
Support Indie-Cinema. Support Trap from Zapruter Pictures.
Trap goes on sale. - May 30, 2010 - Zapruter Pictures
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Available on DVD from Kultur on June 29th
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Available on DVD from Kultur on June 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. This is the original production which became the longest-running ballet in London's West End and on Broadway. It has enjoyed successful tours... - May 28, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Celts the Definitive Series on Celtic History & Culture Debuts on DVD June 29
Kultur announces the DVD release of The Celts, an informative and entertaining series of six programs on 2 DVDs that details the fascinating history and culture of the Celts. The Celts were the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity. Wild and ferocious, they were also... - May 28, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Walk With The Master: The Story of the Sites of the Buddha Debuts on DVD June 29
Kultur announces the DVD release of, the Walk With The Master: The Story of the Sites of The Buddha The History of Buddhism is told in this unique program, presenting the journey Buddha himself took during his lifetime. Walk with the master explores Buddha’s life and legacy and the Buddhist... - May 27, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Jonathan Miller’s Acclaimed English National Opera Production of La Boheme Debuts on DVD & Blu-Ray June 29th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD & Blu-ray release of the English National Opera production of Giacomo Puccini’s immortal opera La Boheme directed by Jonathan Miller. The DVD and Blu-ray will both be available on June 29, 2010. In this acclaimed ENO production by Jonathan Miller, he... - May 26, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Boston Indie Film from Milk and Cookie Productions Awarded for Healthcare Awareness
Boston Production Receives Merit of Awareness at Los Angeles' "Awareness Film Festival" for Healthcare Awareness - May 25, 2010 - Milk and Cookie Productions
New Jazz Hip Hop from New Black Music Artist Niva
Niva the soul diva has a new song and video "food stamps" produced by new black music.net. - May 24, 2010 - New Black Music.net
July DVDs from Bayview Entertainment Feature Top Fitness Titles from Celebrated Instructors Tamilee Webb, Amy Bento, and More
BayView Entertainment’s July 2010 lineup of new fitness & special interest DVDs presents titles from Black Belt Magazine, Tamilee Webb, Amy Bento, Tonya Larson, and Debra Mazda. - May 23, 2010 - BayView Entertainment
Radio Wave Pilot Wrapped, Starring Patrice Fisher & Monique Parent
Radio Waves is a late night radio show that listeners call in and share their erotic tales with Lynn (Fisher) & Red (Parent) - May 22, 2010 - Matriarch Multimedia Group Inc
Seminal Films Announces the World Premiere of Teen Thriller ‘The Devil Within’
‘The Devil Within’ stars Grey Damon of Friday Night Lights and is having midnight screenings this Friday and Saturday, with special appearances by the cast and crew. The DVD is scheduled to be released on June 29, 2010. - May 22, 2010 - Seminal Films
New Timelapse Stock Footage Clips Shot in Alexandria, Egypt and Abu Dhabi, UAE in HD, 2K, 4K Resolution Have Been Added on HDtimelapse.net
New high definition (HD, 2K, 4K) royalty-free stock footage timelapse shot in Alexandria, Egypt and Abu Dhabi, UAE have been added in different categories (City, Construction and POV) on HDtimelapse.net website. - May 21, 2010 - HDtimelapse.net
Feature Film Being Shot for Nothing
La'Tigra Productions the little company that most people wrote off is about to start production on yet another feature this time they don't plan on spending a dime. - May 20, 2010 - La'Tigra Productions
Raw Talent Screenplay Contest Announces $10,000 Grand Prize Winner
The Raw Talent Screenplay Contest has announced Jason Parker as the Grand Prize winner of $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to the 2010 Gideon Media Arts Conference & Film Festival, which will take place June 3-8, 2010 in Ridgecrest, NC. Jason Parker won the Raw Talent Screenplay Contest... - May 19, 2010 - HOSFU LC
New Film Festival Coming to Denver
This is a release announcing a new film festival for Denver, showcasing Colorado talent and film makers this June. - May 18, 2010 - The Film Festival of Colorado
Europe's Leading Dance Magazine Reviews Flamenco DVD by Music Film Factor LLC
Europe's leading dance magazine TANZ reviews Flamenco DVD "Petenera – a Flamenco Drama in Music and Dance" in its April print issue: - May 17, 2010 - Music Film Factor LLC
Way-Younge, LLC Presents New Style Indie Film Making: The Anatomy of Love
“The Anatomy of Love TM” Feature Film starts production in Atlanta, GA this spring. This film is intended for mainstream cinema release and subsequent release in the digital domain. - May 17, 2010 - Way-Younge, LLC.
Seminal Films Releases Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
‘Lunatics, Lovers & Poets’ has just completed a successful theatrical run in 20 US cities. The DVD release is scheduled for September 7, 2010. - May 14, 2010 - Seminal Films
vADz Inc. Launches Video Editing Website at vADz.com
Cinncinnati company launches new video advertising site, www.vADz.com. vADz are VideoAds, which are Transactional, Searchable and Trackable. www.vADz.com is a simple, economical way to create, edit and display a video ad promoting a business or individual's product or service. - May 14, 2010 - vADz, Inc.
South African Airways, Ltd. Invited on “The Global Learning Series” “Understanding Business and Exotic Travel”
Global Television & Web Education Series to Highlight Sub-Saharan Africa’s Gateway to the 21st Century - May 14, 2010 - GTS Education, Inc.
Documentary to Chronicle 52-Year-Old Woman’s Quest to Compete in Grueling Ocean Endurance Event
32 Miles from Now is the true story of one woman’s dream to paddle the “Everest” of ocean events; the treacherous Molokai Channel in Hawaii. Ann Hettinger’s journey is a narrative of life changing events that take this 52 year old ex-suburban housewife from Colorado to Kauai. Taken completely out of her element and becoming fully immersed in the island lifestyle, she learns honor and respect for the ocean and the amazing watermen and women that guide and teach her along the way. - May 13, 2010 - 32 Miles from Now
Seminal Films Releases Paul Newman’s Last Film Project
Lucky Days stars Angelica Torn and is produced by Rip Torn and Paul Newman. The limited theatrical release starts May 10, with the DVD release scheduled for August 10, 2010. - May 12, 2010 - Seminal Films
SIM2 Multimedia Launches Worldwide Campaign Featuring Francis Ford Coppola
SIM2 Multimedia, a world leader in cinema and home-theater projectors, and SIM2 USA Inc., today celebrated the launch of its worldwide ad campaign starring the five-time Academy Award™-winning film director Francis Ford Coppola. A contingent of international guests—including dealers, distributors, industry partners, and press—came together during an intimate event staged at Mr. Coppola’s legendary, 1,650-acre Rubicon Estate in Rutherford, California. - May 09, 2010 - SIM2
Pittot Films Makes History by Shooting Feature Film on a Stills Camera
Pittot films make first Aussie feature film shot on a stills camera. - May 07, 2010 - Pittot Films
Seminal Films Announces Theatrical Release of ‘Why Am I Doing This?’
‘Why Am I Doing This?’ stars Emma Caulfield, Tom Huang and Anthony Montgomery. It is having a weeklong theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills from May 14-20. The DVD will be released on July 13, 2010. - May 07, 2010 - Seminal Films
Follow the Prophet Movie Hits Video-on-Demand Across North America to Great Response
Award winning independent feature film with polygamy theme can now be seen on Video on Demand on over 100 cable, satellite, telco operator and online outlets including: Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter, Verizon, Cablevision, DIRECTV VOD, and DISH IPVOD. - May 06, 2010 - Red Road Productions
iMA Movie Production Presents iMA Movie Premiere Movie Title: "Undisciplined"
This movie is about Nigerians in the Diaspora whose children are caught up in a cross-cultural setting and the parents’ efforts to show their kids the richness of their culture. It’s a fictional story, based on a fictional Community, called “The Nigerian Thinkers Forum” to resolve their issues. - May 06, 2010 - iMA Movie Productions
The Zero-G Projects Land at Creative Collaborations, LLC
Major Motion Picture update from production company Creative Collaborations. Their latest sci-fi installment "The Zero-G Projects" comes from Hollywood stuntman Robert D. Souris. - May 06, 2010 - Creative Collaborations, LLC
Zombie Comedy Signs Award Winning Composer
First Earth Films and Laughing Jack Entertainment have signed award winning composer Bart Samolis to produce the original score for First Platoon, a post-apocalyptic zombie comedy being shot this summer in Albuquerque. - May 05, 2010 - First Earth Films LLC
A New Series on the Great Classic Authors Debuts on DVD May 25
Classic Literature Series A New Series on the Great Classic Authors Debuts on DVD May 25 Kultur announces the DVD release of, the Classic Literature Series This series of six programs on William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, The Bronte Sisters, D.H. Lawrence, and Thomas Hardy. All... - May 05, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Flamenco from A to Z Debuts on DVD May 25th
Kultur announces the DVD release of Flamenco from A to Z. The Flamenco DVD Dictionary for amateurs and experts this informative program will be available on DVD May 25, for a suggested retail price of $19.99. This DVD explores the beautiful world, music and culture of Flamenco step by step from A... - May 05, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Cherished Soap Opera Spawns Indie Film Company
"Guiding Light" viewers need no longer mourn the loss of their favorite stars. Earlier this year a group of talented cast and production members from the show, led by Fiona Hutchison and Tina Sloan, from the canceled daytime serial "Guiding Light" came together to establish... - May 02, 2010 - 9after7 Productions, Inc.
Clipcanvas.com - Now Offering 80.000+ Video Clips and HD Footage Online
Clipcanvas.com reports they are now offering more than 80.000 stock footage clips from all over the world, with prices starting as low as 9 euros for HD footage. This rapidly growing HD collection features video content for documentary film production, TV-series, commercials, corporate videos and... - May 01, 2010 - Clipcanvas.com
New Black Music Artist Niva the Soul Diva Gets High Fashion Endorsement
New black music artist Niva teams up with Ayo fashion and designs. - May 01, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Panelists Announced for 4/29 Film Distribution & Marketing Seminar with Expert Panel Discussion in NYC
On April 29, 2010, President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou, will be hosting a film distribution & marketing seminar followed by a panel discussion featuring industry experts. - April 27, 2010 - Passion River Films
Kultur Commemorates the Centenary of Mark Twain’s Death
Hal Holbrook stars in Mark Twain Tonight! Commemorates the Centenary of Mark Twain’s Death Kultur commemorates the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain’s death highlighting the DVD of one of the most stunning successes in show-business history, Hal Holbrook's brilliant one-man , Mark Twain... - April 26, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Reliance Big Pictures & Sony Music Unveils the Music of Manikanth Kadri for MS Sathyu's "Ijjodu"
Reliance Big Pictures in partnership with Sony BMG today launched the music of MS Sathyu’s much awaited film “Ijjodu.” - April 26, 2010 - Reliance ADA
New Streaming Solution from World Television Makes Webcasting Simple
World Television launches StreamStudio Lite - a cost-effective, secure and reliable webcasting service that allows its clients to run webcasts from their desktop, using standard office tools. - April 25, 2010 - World Television
Editing Creations Edits Travis Porter Interview
Editing Creations has edited a interview with Travis Porter for Downsouth.com. - April 21, 2010 - Editing Creations
Oasis Imagery Launches New Media Studio
Oasis Imagery today announced the launch of its on-set production and post production facility. As Hollywood’s newest DI and post production provider, Oasis Imagery delivers services to both studio and independent communities, supporting feature film, episodic television, commercial and... - April 21, 2010 - Oasis Imagery
Pirates Force Go-Kustom Films to Pursue New Release Strategies for Second Feature Film "Rat Rod Rockers!"
Go-Kustom Films loses big money with over 84,000 illegal downloads of their last film Hot Rod Girls Save the World. - April 21, 2010 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films