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Joy Nash Joins Cast of LGBTQIA+ Film Serpentine Pink

Joy Nash joined the cast of Serpentine Pink - an LGBTQ+ neo-noir set in the desert-weird world of Joshua Tree, CA, confronting domestic violence and the trauma that stems from it. - August 09, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions

Georgia Latino International Film Festival Returns to Celebrate Its 10th Year Anniversary and Make a New Generation of Latino Voices be Heard

Univision and Motion Picture Association will present at this year’s festival. The Georgia Latino International Film Festival (GALIFF), the premiere Latino film festival in the tristate area (Georgia, Florida and Tennessee), is back for its tenth season, tackling the wave of change that has overwhelmed the film and entertainment business in recent years, and creating more opportunity and a platform for the Latino storyteller. - August 06, 2021 - Georgia LatinoFilmFestival

SIFTMedia 215 Granted Two Year Operating Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation

SIFTMedia 215, a Black & Latinx Women Filmmakers Collective of Philadelphia, was awarded $215,000 for operating expenses from The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) as part of their initiative to support organizations that lift up storytelling and creative expression as pathways for communities building power. - July 23, 2021 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective

PARADIES - Horror Film "To Die For" Starts Production in Belize, Central America Starring Gui DaSilva, Jhone Y. Lucas, Nate Walker, Ian James and Kayla Stukleberger

The suspense thriller PARADIES follows a group of young adults whom think they are set to frolic carefree in paradise when things quickly deteriorate into a trip filled with unforgettable nightmares. - June 23, 2021 - PARADIES

Rude Boy Pictures' Independent Feature to Screen for Cast & Crew at South Austin Cinemark

Independent production company makes 1st feature film during pandemic. Cast and Crew to celebrate at private screening on Wednesday, June 23. - June 22, 2021 - Rude Boy Pictures

INDEE+ Launches New Video-On-Demand Platform for Independent films

INDEE PLUS Group Limited announces the launch of its brand-new Video-On-Demand streaming service INDEE+ (www.indeeplus.com). The platform offers customers a curated selection of independent movies from across the globe, ranging from award-winning films, critically acclaimed dramas, inspiring and... - June 11, 2021 - INDEE+

Documentary Film "The Devil Walks Among Us" to Premiere on the RayGun Network

A Fiery Redhead Who Rocked Our World... and Vanished; Nashville’s Tribute to Miss Nikki Burgess. - May 23, 2021 - High Speed Low Drag

Veteran Stars Robert Clohessy and Robert Funaro Team Up for The Last Disco

InFuse Releasing recently acquired the domestic distribution rights, with a schedules release in Fall 2021. The Last Disco comes from writer, Joanne Tamburro, known for the films, “Just Like Joe and “Jesse” and producer Judy San Roman, of Reelhouse Productions known for,... - May 01, 2021 - Reelhouse Productions

New Media Film Festival 2021

First Festival for New Media Storytelling Showcases 119 Content Creators from 23 Countries June 2-3, 2022. Judges from BBC, Emmys, HBO, Marvel and PBS to present $45,000.00 in Awards. - April 29, 2021 - New Media Film Festival

Independent Filmmaker, Nick Bailey, Announces Documentary About Poltergeist Star, Heather O'Rourke in Conjunction with Her Family

The documentary will explore her life, career, and final days using unseen home videos, family photos, personal writings & more. - April 17, 2021 - First Star Media

Hollywood Icon to be the Voice of Courageous Warriors; Beauty from the Ashes

Darla Rae of Film It Productions is pleased to announce that Hollywood Icon, Dee Wallace, will serve as an Executive Producer and will narrate Rae’s latest feature length documentary, Courageous Warriors; Beauty From The Ashes. This film is a tale of extraordinary women, young and old, who took their recovery from breast cancer a leap beyond medical diagnosis. They created new paths of wholeness through body, mind, and spirit. Now they offer those gifts to others. - April 16, 2021 - Film It Productions

High Speed Low Drag Launches RayGun Network

RayGun Network is an OTT app currently available on Roku and Fire TV. - April 08, 2021 - High Speed Low Drag

4321 Films Debuts Novelization of the Cult Hit "Monsturd"

4321 Films™, a San Francisco-based independent motion picture production company, today announced the release of "Monsturd," the terrifying novelization based on the major international motion picture sensation. The new book, available today as a paperback or electronic download... - February 25, 2021 - 4321 Films

The Feature Film 2040 Greenlit for 2021 Release

Production has commenced on the feature film 2040. It is about a "New California" Agent who has hidden records of an Alien abduction just as people are dealing with stresses of the Annual Winter Quarantine in 2040. Actors from all over the country filmed their roles on their cell phones... - February 20, 2021 - Cranium Candy Entertainment

Edward Gusts Signs with First Class Talent Agency

The Actor and founder of The Magpie Film Company signs across the board with First Class, but says he is still dedicated to indie film. - February 20, 2021 - Magpie Film Co

Award-Winning Writer, Producer and Actress Laurel Harris Emcees International Summit and Book Launch

The “Break Free International Summit” Showcases Harris and other Renowned Authors for International Best Selling Sequel - February 01, 2021 - Laurel Leaf Productions

Make It Clear Studio Launches MakeItClear.TV, a Free Faith Based Streaming Website

The site includes productions by Make It Clear Studio. - January 23, 2021 - Make It Clear Studio

Stamm Media Taps Event and Digital Marketing Veteran, John Boler, to Lead National Sales of Virtual Events and Interactive Technologies

John Boler to serve as Vice President – Business Development for Leading Virtual and Hybrid Event Producer and Interactive Solutions Provider, Stamm Media - January 19, 2021 - Stamm Media

JackieBoy Entertainment and Comic Republic Global Network Form Partnership to Launch New Division of Comic Book Film, Television and Merchandising Division

JackieBoy Entertainment and Comic Republic Global Network are pleased to announce a new merchandising partnership with Comic Republic's popular comic book franchise to launch into television, film, and books featuring the African–based company comic book characters. - January 16, 2021 - JackieBoy Entertainment

Orlando Video Production Company, Aktion Productions, Launches New Website

Aktion Productions, a video production company based in Orlando, FL, is proud to announce that they have recently launched their new website. Historically doing business from strictly word-of-mouth advertising, the company will now have a user-friendly interface to showcase projects and direct new... - January 13, 2021 - Aktion Productions

The Magpie Film Company's Edward Gusts Announces New Streaming Service

The Magpie Film Company will begin a streaming channel in October of 2021. - January 13, 2021 - Magpie Film Co

The Magpie Film Company Struggles as Their Film "Ridgecrest" is Delayed Due to COVID Restrictions, But They May Survive the Pandemic as "Shaken" Squeaks Into Post

Production has been halted on Ridgecrest, The Magpie film Company's Debut narrative feature due to COVID restrictions. However; their Documentary Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake wraps up in time for its 2021 release date. - January 07, 2021 - Magpie Film Co

The Magpie Film Company's Documentary "Shaken: the Great Sylmar Earthquake" Unearths a Hidden Gem on the Outskirts of Los Angeles

"Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake," documents the aftermath of the Sylmar Earthquake on it's 50th anniversary. But hidden amongst the tragedy is the story of a close knit community that comes together during tough times, and is relatively unknown to the rest of Los Angeles. - December 31, 2020 - Magpie Film Co

Actor Khalil Kain Visits Ghana for Premiere of Coming to Africa

A recap of actor Khalil Kain's trip to Ghana for the premiere of the romantic comedy Coming to Africa, which was released to digital platforms on November by BKE Films. - December 30, 2020 - BKE Films

Bell, Book and Camera Productions Releases Documentary on Famed Concert Series

"This Sacred Place" tells the story of Old Lynn Concerts. - December 29, 2020 - Bell, Book & Camera Productions

"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust

Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage

Nonprofit Q26 Holds Online Concert to Benefit Queer Students of Color

Musical artists, Mainetain, Figgy Baby, and DJ Jai Syncere will perform during Q26's online concert on November 20, 2020, with artist Miya King hosting to benefit queer students of color. - November 18, 2020 - Q26

Online Pre-Release of DOWN to EARTH Film

“To live better, it starts with everyone on this planet.” The wisdom of the Earth Keepers in the film helps ignite positive change through everyday action. This online pre-release will make the film available on www.downtoearthfilm.com where it can reach more hearts and minds, reminding us all of the ancient wisdom. An award-winning film taking you on a journey to visit the Earth Keepers, native wisdom teachers from around the world who hold the keys to a better future. - November 16, 2020 - Down to Earth Collective

26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival World Premiere: "BLACK Mama Sable"

Filmmaker Okema Gunn Creates Short Film from Perspectives about the Chicago Riots, Police Brutality, Pandemic and Struggles of African-Americans - November 07, 2020 - 7 Gunn Media

In the Midst of a Pandemic The Magpie Film Company Makes a Case for Old School Filmmaking

Even with the limitations of filming during the COVID-19 outbreak, independent filmmakers still find ways to tell their stories. - October 29, 2020 - Magpie Film Co

Windblown, an Award-Winning Short Film by Katie Vincent and Usher Morgan, is Now Available for Streaming

After the unexpected death of her brother, Beth Reeves seeks solace in her family’s New England cottage. What seems at first like a quiet retreat quickly proves deceptive and dangerous. Windblown challenges the classic adage, “find what you love and let it kill you.” - October 27, 2020 - Dark Passage Films

"Murder in the Woods" is Back in Theaters by Popular Demand to Celebrate the Halloween Season

Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times calls it “Darkly Funny”; Humberto Guida from LATV “A non-stop thrill ride that doesn’t let up” and Jim Hemphill from Filmmaker Magazine says “...a smart, funny and very effective horror movie that recalls classics of the genre but has a voice and style all its own.” - October 23, 2020 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC

New Documentary Film OPEN FIELD Profiles the Hard-Hitting World Champions of Women’s Football and Their Drive to Earn Greatness, Recognition and Respect

The Austin Film Festival and Tallgrass Film Festival’s virtual filmgoers will soon feel the impact of OPEN FIELD, an unforgettable journey into the heart of American women’s football as told through the eyes of legendary quarterback Sami Grisafe, San Francisco 49ers Assistant Coach... - October 19, 2020 - Vanguard Muse

555Production Launches State-of-the-Art Educational Movie for Free

Animated educational movie, clarifying the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, launches on 17 October 2020. - October 15, 2020 - 555Production

Cameron Arnett Joins the Make It Clear Studio Advisory Board.

Make It Clear Studio is proud to announce that Cameron Arnett has accepted a position on the Advisory Board of Make It Clear Studio. Cameron is an award-winning actor, author, and speaker who brings many years of experience and knowledge to the Board. He was recently awarded Actor of the Year for... - October 05, 2020 - Make It Clear Studio

Cara Maria Sorbello Makes Acting Debut in New Gemelli Films Series

Reality Star Cara Maria Moves into the Scripted World with “Welcome to Hope.” - October 02, 2020 - Gemelli Films

Independent Filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone's Live-Action Virtual Reality Film "GEIMU" About a Medieval Japanese Game World Has Festival World Premiere at VIFF

"GEIMU" is an immersive Japanese live-action 3D virtual reality (VR) film made for viewing in a VR headset. Produced and directed by independent filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone, GEIMU is a narrative short film that combines gaming, VR and cinema and is set in a medieval Japanese game world. It will be viewable globally for free from Sept. 24 (12pm PDT) to Oct. 7 during VIFF. - September 24, 2020 - Dorian Stone

Need an Explainer Video in the South West of England? Bandini Videos Has Relocated to Somerset and is Making Waves with Their Excellent Animated Video Production Service.

Somerset based digital marketing company, Bandini Videos, is offering premium video production services in the South West of England. Especially to companies based in the Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire or Wales. - September 18, 2020 - Bandini Media

Divertimento with Kellan Lutz in Official Selection at Orlando Film Festival

The indie thriller Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto is in Official Selection at Orlando Film Festival. - September 04, 2020 - Amitice

VSG Acquires “Peek-A-Boo” from Gemelli Films for Theatrical Distribution

The suspense thriller from Gemelli Films stars Paulie Calafiore, Cara Maria Sorbello, Ashley Brinkman and many others. - August 31, 2020 - Gemelli Films

Q26 Winter Fundraiser 2020: Giving Back to Our Creative QPOC Community

Black + Queer-owned creative collective, Q26, is fundraising to support young LGBTQ+ creatives of color. Q26's mission is to help alleviate the effects of the disadvantages faced by young queer BIPOC on their journey due to systemic racism and discrimination. - August 31, 2020 - Q26

Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz in Official Selection at Louisville's Film Festival

The indie thriller Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto is in Official Selection at Louisville's International Festival of Film to be held next November. - August 27, 2020 - Amitice

Q26 Releases Summer Film Issue of QTYPE to Raise Money for the LGBTQ Community

Rain Valdez, Chaunte Wayans, Jackie Cox and other professionals from the film industry share their stories with Q26's QTYPE magazine in the Summer Film Issue. Funds raised from subscriptions and sales will go back to artists and creatives in the LGBTQ community. - August 11, 2020 - Q26

16 Year-Old Award Winning Actor Dylan Duff Becomes CEO of Production Company and Makes Directorial Debut

16 year-old, Toronto-born actor Dylan Duff becomes CEO of Purple Monkeys Pictures Inc. and makes directorial debut with dramatic live action short film "Perspective." Duff wrote, directed, produced and starred in the film to be released some time next year. - July 31, 2020 - Purple Monkeys Pictures

Porter Pictures Proudly Announces the Premiere of Edgy Bipolar Drama "Bricked" Across BET Her Network

Porter Pictures, one of Beverly Hills' leading sales and producers services agencies, is proud to announce the BET Her Networks Premiere of their newest title "Bricked," which is going into heavy rotation after successful limited theatrical exhibitions. "Bricked" stars Tracy... - July 22, 2020 - Porter Pictures

Porter Pictures Partners with Gravitas Ventures to Release 9 New Films

Jeff Porter, President of Porter Pictures, one of Beverly Hills' leading indie sales and producer services agencies, recently closed a multi-picture distribution deal with Gravitas Ventures. This deal will incorporate 9 new feature and documentary films from the Porter Pictures Library. These... - July 22, 2020 - Porter Pictures

Underscore Films Releases Global Documentary, "Everyday Heroes"

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