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Naples International Film Festival - Call for Entries
The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) is accepting entries for 2010. - April 21, 2010 - Naples International Film Festival
Charleston International Film Festival Announces 2010 Award Winners
The 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF), South Carolina’s premiere event for independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts, would like to announce and congratulate its 2010 Award Winners presented at the Awards Gala held at the Francis Marion Gold Ballroom. Golden Crescent... - April 14, 2010 - Charleston International Film Festival
Zombie Comedy from First Earth Films Signs Malcolm Mcdowell, Sid Haig
Las Vegas writer/director Chris Gabriel will be shooting his original screenplay "First Platoon" in New Mexico this spring and summer with Malcolm McDowell and Sid Haig. - April 03, 2010 - First Earth Films LLC
Charleston International Film Festival Workshops and Q&A's
2010 Charleston International Film Festival Workshops and Q&A's. - April 02, 2010 - Charleston International Film Festival
Charleston International Film Festival Announces 2010 Official Selections and Schedule
The 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF), South Carolina’s premiere event for independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts, would like to announce and congratulate its 2010 Official Selections and schedule of over 50 films, from 6 different countries, with most form the U.S. - March 19, 2010 - Charleston International Film Festival
The Longfellow Big Read Presents Two Dramatic Readings by Michael Maglaras
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride," Michael Maglaras, founder of 217 Records, will perform two dramatic readings for the Longfellow Big Read. He will perform excerpts from "The Song of Hiawatha," accompanied by a full score of pre-recorded sound effects and music by Native American musicians. He will then present a special reading of "Paul Revere’s Ride," which celebrates the call to arms that began the American Revolution. - March 15, 2010 - 217 Films
Cupsogue Pictures Announce "Purgatory" Film
Cupsogue Pictures have announced that they will be producing a new film about how Hell escapes through its boundaries and into Purgatory, and ultimately, Heaven. - March 10, 2010 - Cupsogue Pictures
Shriekfest Horror/SciFi Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Announces It's 2010 Call for Entries
Shriekfest Film Festival Call for Entries The 10th annual Shriekfest, the Los Angeles International Horror/Thriller/SciFi/Fantasy Film Festival and Screenplay competition is currently accepting submissions for it's 2010 festival to be held October 6-10th, 2010. The festival is dedicated to... - January 25, 2010 - Shriekfest Horror/SciFi Film Festival
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, the nation’s oldest cinema-eatery concept showing first-run films - named best movie theater in America by Entertainment Weekly - is proud to announce Craig Paschich as the company’s chief operating officer, a newly created position, effective immediately. - January 08, 2010 - Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema Debuts January 11, 2010, Attracts Indie Film Makers
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema screens Jan. 11-16 with a slate of films ranging from award-winning independent movies to the innovative debuts of young artists. The opening night will feature the critically acclaimed “Rock Slyde,” a film noir satire starring Seinfeld... - January 02, 2010 - Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema
Lone Star International Film Festival Fort Worth in Sundance Square Names Competition Winners
Films represent cross-section of artistic expression - December 06, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Displays Impressive Fourth Quarter Growth
Cinema-Eatery Chain Opens Two New Locations, Poised for Significant Future Development - November 14, 2009 - Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
Advance Tickets Now Available for World Premiere of 217 Films’ New Documentary "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!"
Advance tickets are now available for the December 2009 world premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary about American master John Marin. Tickets for “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” are $7 and can be purchased in advance on the Portland Museum of Art’s website,... - November 12, 2009 - 217 Films
Feature Film "The Attic Door" Sweeps Top Awards at Bend Film Festival 2009
At it’s west coast premiere, feature length film, The Attic Door, took home three awards at the 6th annual Bend Film Festival held between October 8th-11th in Bend, Oregon. The Attic Door is the first feature film written & directed by Danny Daneau and was honored to take home “Best... - October 19, 2009 - The Attic Door Movie
New Documentary on Painter John Marin Will Premiere in December
217 Films and independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton announce the premiere of their new film about American master John Marin. On Friday, December 11 "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” will make its world premiere at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. This film tells the story of one of the most important American artistic figures of the first half of the 20th century. Features works from the private collection of Norma Marin seldom seen anywhere. - October 09, 2009 - 217 Films
TBN’s Dr. Paul Crouch Receives Redemptive Film Festival Award
Founder and President of the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Dr. Paul Crouch will receive the Redemptive Storyteller Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Fourth Annual Redemptive Film Festival, October 17 at 5:00 P.M., to be held at the Regent University, School of Communication main theatre. - October 07, 2009 - Redemptive Film Festival
Rosenberg and Lusko's (Solomon Productions) Latest Documentary "Inside the Revolution" Resonates with the Masses as September 11th World Wide Release is Great Success
"Inside the Revolution: How the Followers of Jihad, Jefferson and Jesus Are Battling to Dominate the Middle East and Transform the World" written by Joel C. Rosenberg and directed by Daniel Lusko of Solomon Productions was released on September 11th. The documentary depicting the threat of Radical Islam to the United States and Israel climbed as high as #2 on BarnesandNobles.com over the weekend. - September 28, 2009 - Solomon Productions LLC
Naples International Film Festival Proudly Announces That "The Cove" Will be Screened at Their Inaugural Opening Night Gala on November 5, 2009
The Naples International Film Festival is proud to announce that “The Cove” will screen at their opening night gala November 5, 2009, at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Fresh from winning awards at Sundance, Sydney, Nantucket, Blue Ocean and Maui Film Festivals this year, the... - September 23, 2009 - Naples International Film Festival
Cinespace and Optoma Make HD Screenings a Reality for Indie Filmmakers
The Optoma HD Theater at Cinespace solidifies the venue as Hollywood’s premier screening facility for up-and-coming artists. - September 06, 2009 - Cinespace
Lone Star International Film Festival Gains Momentum with Sponsorship from Sundance Square
Event stimulates local economy, raises international prestige of Fort Worth - August 19, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
Lone Star Film Society Showcases ‘A Quiet Little Marriage’ at Best of Fest in Fort Worth
Stars will be in attendance for interactive Q & A session - August 13, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
3rd Annual Independent Features Film Festival
The Independent Features Film Festival has announced their 2009 lineup. Films were selected via Independent Features signature web-based competition. The festival will take place July 23-25 on the Upper West Side in New York City and will feature a groundbreaking convention. The Film Industry Networking Convention is a collaboration of Independent Features and NYC Premieres created with the sole purpose of bringing together the film community to help get productions off the ground. - July 22, 2009 - Independent Features, LLC
Lone Star Film Society to Screen ‘Nirvana’ at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Prize-winning Russian film popular at high profile international festivals. - July 10, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
Brooklyn Films Launches Music Video to Promote Original Hip-Hop Song in the Animated Series Cowch Potatoes
Brooklyn Films announces the release of a music video to promote their original hip-hop song “Nobody Cares About Your F-in Kids On Facebook” performed by the cast of its animated web series Cowch Potatoes. The animated comic strip series is based on two lovable twenty-something slackers... - March 21, 2009 - Brooklyn Films
RKV/Brooklyn Group Offers Indie Labels and Artists Low Cost Music Videos
RKV/Brooklyn Group announces a new level of service geared directly towards independent record labels and artists. Starting immediately, the company is offering a range of lower cost production and post production services that include music video production, live concert recording and dvd/web... - March 15, 2009 - Brooklyn Films
"Almost:" Coming to Theaters Valentine's Weekend February 13, 2009
Motion Picture Almost aims for big numbers this Valentine's Weekend. - January 12, 2009 - AMP Entertainment
DSdigitalvideo Launch New Website
DSdigitalvideo offer Video Production, Video Editing and DVD Authoring services to local companies and Internet Traders. - November 29, 2008 - DSdigitalVideo
The Science Fiction Spectacular 2008 Film Festival Comes to the Historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY on October 31, 2008; Seven Classic Films and a Unique Live Event
The Science Fiction Spectacular 2008 Film Festival comes to the historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY from October 31 to November 2, 2008. Seven classic films and a unique Live radio show on stage honoring the 70th Anniversary of the War of the Worlds 'panic broadcast' from 1938. - October 12, 2008 - Lafayette Theatre
Brooklyn Films Launches Pilot Episode of Animated Web Series Cowch Potatoes
Brooklyn Films announces the launching of their new animated web series Cowch PotatoesTM on Thursday, September 11, 2008. The animated comic strip series is based on two lovable twenty-something slackers named Franklin & Tyrell. - September 09, 2008 - Brooklyn Films
Orgasmic Birth Comes to Colorado, the Documentary That is Making Waves All Over the World
Belly Bliss LLC, a new locally owned business, will host the screenings of Orgasmic Birth. Screenings will take place on September 1st, 2008 in Denver at the Oriental Theater and on September 3rd, 2008 in Boulder at the Nomad Theater. Both screenings will be followed with a question and answer session with the filmmaker, Debra Pascali-Bonaro who is flying in for the event. - August 13, 2008 - Belly Bliss
Independent Features Film Festival Announces 2008 Audience Choice Winners
Second annual festival is a huge success with sold out shows, three nights of parties, and an incredible awards show. - August 11, 2008 - Independent Features, LLC
Blink of an Eye, Directed by Dianna Renée, Selected for the West Hollywood Int'l Film Festival
"Blink of an Eye" will World Premier as an Official Selection in the West Hollywood International Film Festival. The 23 minute dramatic short directed, written and produced by USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate, Dianna Renée, stars Annabelle Gutman, Dianna Renée and Skylar... - July 30, 2008 - Surface Seven Pictures, LLC
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
The Traditional Film Festival Gets an Overhaul
First Web-Based Film Festival Goes Live on www.IndependentFeatures.com - May 06, 2008 - Independent Features Film Festival
10th Anniversary California Independent Film Festival to Honor Legendary Producer John Daly with a Lifetime Achievement Award
CIFF to Kick Off with Actors’ Studio-Style Event with Director Penny Marshall, moderated by John Madden; Mary Stuart Masterson to receive Diamond Award; Actor Joe Anderson to receive Rising Star Award; Producer Michael Cerenzie to receive Maverick Award, Comedian Pauly Shore to receive Spirit Award. - April 11, 2008 - California Independent Film Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Closes with Record Attendance
The 11th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org) drew to a close on Sunday, April 6 with record breaking attendance. Full Frame distributed 28,965 tickets at this year’s Festival compared to 26,895 last year. With a deliberate focus on allowing attendees better... - April 11, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Announcing the 2008 Texas Film & Video Grants
Texas Film & Video Grants is a program designed to provide financial assistance to independent and emerging media makers who live in the State of Texas. Assistance is provided to artists whose work shows potential, skill, and creativity. Awards are distributed on a per-project basis; up to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per project. - April 10, 2008 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces Festival Award Winners
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org) has announced the 2008 Festival award recipients. - April 09, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
11th Annual Film Festival to Showcase Curated Sidebar
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced a curated sidebar for the 11th annual Festival April 3-6 in downtown Durham. - April 01, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
2008 Thin Line Film Fest Seeks All Forms of Documentaries
Thin Line Film Fest 2008 announces its Call for Entries. This year's festival will be held September 24 - 28 in Denton, TX. Thin Line Film Fest is an international, documentary-inspired film festival embracing the fluid nature of the documentary and celebrating the films and filmmakers redefining the genre. Thin Line Film Fest is seeking any film that adheres to the "style" of documentary filmmaking; including traditional documentaries, “mockumentaries,” “docu-fictions,” and “docudramas.” - March 29, 2008 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces 2008 Panels and Workshops
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced the line-up of Panels and Workshops for the 11th annual Festival April 3-6 in downtown Durham. - March 28, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces Ticket Sales
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that Advance Tickets are available for purchase through Wednesday, April 2. Advance Tickets are the first opportunity to secure individual tickets, and they are available until Wednesday, April 2, after which online... - March 24, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces Festival Schedule
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that the 2008 Festival schedule is now available on their Web site at www.fullframefest.org. The schedule includes a brief synopsis of each film, as well as photos and screening times. Special programs throughout the... - March 23, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Releases Podcast on 2008 Event
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced the release of a podcast on the 11th annual Festival. - March 18, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces Curated Series
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that the curated series for the 2008 festival will focus on the theme of migration. Full Frame selected Lourdes Portillo, an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker whose films have focused on the search for Latino... - March 14, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces Career Award Recipient
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that the recipient of this year’s Career Award is William Greaves. The Career Award presentation will include a showing of Greaves’ first film, “The First World Festival of Negro Arts,” as well... - March 13, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces 2008 Special Programming
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced Special Programming for the 11th annual Festival April 3-6 in downtown Durham. Special Programming will include 15 films by notable filmmakers that will bring special guests to the Festival including Phil Donahue and Elvis... - March 12, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces New Docs Film Roster
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced the 2008 film selections for the New Docs program of the Festival. More than 1,200 films were submitted for competition, marking the largest number of entries the Festival has received in its 11-year history. To view... - March 06, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival
Classic Film Series Begins 6th Year on March 8 at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, New York
The historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern New York is opening its 6th season of showcasing Hollywood’s classic films beginning March 8 with Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest. - March 04, 2008 - Lafayette Theatre
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Announces 2008 Opening Night Film
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that the festival will screen the U.S. premiere of Samuel Goldwyn Films' and Red Envelope Entertainment's “Trumbo,” as its opening night film, sponsored by Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., on Thursday,... - March 03, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival