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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
US News and Business Report is Set to Release Their Ongoing Series of Human Interest Stories Such as "The Man Who Made Color"
US News and Business Report is set to release their ongoing series of human interest stories such as "The Man Who Made Color.” (For full article: https://usnewsandbusinessreport.com/the-man-who-made-color-article5748930/) With excerpts such as: “Today our television and movie... - January 30, 2021 - US News and Business Report
Pakistani Startup RINSTRA, Valued at US $20 Million, Raising Series-A Funding of US $2 Million
Pakistan’s first digital platform for content creators receives valuation of US $20 million; has potential to become one of the fastest growing companies in the digital sphere from Pakistan. - January 29, 2021 - RINSTRA Technologies Private Limited
Feature Film "Don't Know Jack" Begins Production in New York
Writer and Director Nathan Clarkson of Clarkson Creations begins production on his newest feature film, "Don't Know Jack." Clarkson is best known for his films all distributed by Cinedigm: "Confessions of a Prodigal Son," "The Unlikely Good Samaritan" and "Miracle... - January 29, 2021 - Beloved Entertainment, Inc.
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with the American Emu Association Prior to the Release of the New Australian Film, Emu Runner
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with the American Emu Association (AEA) in anticipation of the theatrical release of the award-winning feature film Emu Runner (emurunner.com). With the support of the AEA, WWMPC hopes to... - January 27, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art
Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II, Inc.
Scoring Records Releases The "Love Sarah" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Scoring Records released the Love Sarah Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Enis Rotthoff (Guns Akimbo, The Sunlit Night, Wetlands). Directed by Eliza Schroeder, Love Sarah was released in the United States on January 15 by Samuel Goldwyn Films on Digital platforms AppleTV, Amazon,... - January 25, 2021 - Enis Rotthoff
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
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
Brill Productions to Release Upcoming Film "Shaken; The Great Sylmar Earthquake"
Details of the upcoming release of the documentary film commemorating the 1971 Sylmar earthquake which devastated the Los Angeles area on February 9, 1971. - January 13, 2021 - Brill 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
Final 48 by SeaHawk Productions Pushes the Cinematic Envelope to Create a New Wave of Ultra Low Budget Motion Pictures
Looking to start a new breed of independent films, Producers Lisa Sanow and Willi Sanow have just completed the motion picture Final 48. Filmed in just four days with a budget under $30K, they aim to buck the big budget Hollywood superhero movie craze with their ultra low budget, story-driven... - January 13, 2021 - Final 48 Film
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 Jane Austen Society of North America’s Southwest Region Announces Winners of Its 2020 Short Film Contest
Six winners submitted short films judged by preeminent experts in the industry; each entry examined the life and works of Jane Austen in new and innovative ways. - January 02, 2021 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
S.C.R.A.P. Gallery Launched Stay Home Family Film Fest
S.C.R.A.P. Gallery (Student Creative Recycle Art Program) invites you to sit back, relax and watch a free, family virtual film festival. Just click and go - inspiring movies and downloadable art projects for kids of all ages. - January 01, 2021 - S.C.R.A.P. Gallery
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
Edgy Dramedy "Edgar" by Backbone Trail Arts to Start Production in 2021
Is it a nightmare? Or, is it just family? - December 29, 2020 - Backbone Trail Arts
Atlanta Actress Mia Rio Creates Animated Christmas Movie Using Nothing But an Animation Snapchat Filter
Atlanta-based actress, singer and writer Mia Rio (Greenleaf, Vanderpump Rules, Vida) has put the social media app Snapchat to work in an unusual way, utilizing the app's "Cartoon" filter to create a twenty-minute animated Christmas short film, "Last Christmas on Earth: The Short Story" illustrates the journey of Sapphire, a girl trying to find answers about her recurring dream of the end of the world happening on Christmas. - December 28, 2020 - Mia Rio
First Black-Owned Script Consultant Agency CEO Set to Host Live Virtual Screenwriting Workshop
Shannan E. Johnson launched The Professional Pen to Develop Hollywood's Emerging Screenwriters and is Now Launching Her Next Screenplay Crash Course - "WhoTF Has Time For Film School?" - December 17, 2020 - The Professional Pen
Local Filmmaker Collaborates with Singer/Composer for NID
Filmmaker, Lou Douros and musician, Moira Smiley worked together to promote Nevada Irrigation District’s commitment to the community. - December 15, 2020 - North Yuke
The Golden Script Competition Partners with Two-Time Oscar-Winner Paul Haggis
Winners of The Golden Script Competition will receive a reading and one-on-one masterclass with Paul Haggis. - December 15, 2020 - The Golden Script Competition
"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
The 2020 Silicon Beach Film Festival is a Flourishing Success on the ShortsDaily Channel
Silicon Beach Film Festival hold successful 2020 events on ShortsDaily Channel on Roku, Facebook, and Zoom. - December 04, 2020 - Silicon Beach Film Festival
Get Inspired by the 2020 Culver City Film Festival on the ShortsDaily Channel on Roku
The 2020 Culver City Film Festival is beginning Friday, December 4, and will run through Friday, December 11 on the ShortsDaily Roku Channel, which will stream 250 short and feature independent films from around the world. Get inspired by these great films that have been made by some of the best... - December 03, 2020 - Culver City Film Festival
Flickeria Launches Indie Centric Streaming Site
Harlem based film, video and digital content production company, Flickeria, launches streaming site. Flickeria is creating, curating and acquiring movies unfolding unseen contemporary society. Flickeria's slate of films will deliver the most enticing and provocative movie experience for the modern viewer. Flickeria’s mission is to produce and acquire a dynamic, inclusive and engaging slate of unsung movies with a big impact for an elevated cinematic experience without subscription. - December 03, 2020 - Flickeria
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia Vertical Theater Competition Supported by Smash. Worldwide Rollout Starts Today
Academy Award (R) accredited & Asia’s one of the biggest international short film festivals, the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) & SHOWROOM Inc., who has developed "smash.," a vertical theater app that delivers professional quality short films... - November 26, 2020 - Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
SkyVPN Announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday Special Promotions
This week, SkyVPN kicks off the holiday promotions with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale that features the best deals of the year. - November 26, 2020 - SkyVPN Inc.
Jac Carrera Wins His First Young Artist Academy Award for His Acting in Homecoming
Jac Carrera won his first Young Artist Academy Award for his performance in the short film Homecoming. - November 22, 2020 - Jac Carrera
Young Artist Academy™ 41st Awards Announcements: 4 New Special Merit Recipients; 22 New Awards Presenters
Trevor Noah, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Cuban, Brooke Shields, Mario Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Robert Herjavec, and more. - November 19, 2020 - Young Artist Academy
Lydia Harris, the Silent Co-Founder of Death Row Records, Partners with Judge Greg Mathis to Create Content for Television
The former partner of what was once called, the world’s most dangerous record label, has opened the vault to all of her experiences and she is ready to share her life as the wife of a notorious street man, co-founder of a record label and survivor of unforgiving street codes. - November 17, 2020 - Girl in Charge Public Relations
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
J Young MDK Talks Dual Albums, 50/50 Campaign, Dealing with Diabetes and More
Artist, actor and noted entertainer J Young MDK, Has already made music history as the first performer to drop two albums from two different genres on the same day, Aqua (R&B) and Black (RAP). - November 13, 2020 - J Young MDK
Frank Cullotta, Late Chicago and Vegas Mobster, Publishes Posthumous Gangster's Cookbook
Frank Cullotta was best known for his exploits as an associate of the Chicago Outfit and his role as Tony Spilotro’s enforcer and street lieutenant in Las Vegas. However, he had another interest besides crime. He loved to cook. In this book, he shares some of his favorite recipes for your... - November 11, 2020 - WildBlue Press
10 Women of Color Gather in a Single House to Champion Healing and Hope
On Friday, November 27, The Fearless Storytellers will release the highly anticipated documentary film, "When the Soul Cries: Trauma. Tears. Triumph," on Amazon Prime Video. - November 10, 2020 - The Fearless Storytellers
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
Black Pumpkin Halloween Horror Acquired by Uncork'd Entertainment
After its first shooting cut presentation to cast & crew at the KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival, Uncork’d Entertainment announced that they’ve acquired Black Pumpkin, the latest Twisted Tall Tale by Ryan McGonagle and Produced by Triangle Road Entertainment. - November 06, 2020 - Triangle Road Entertainment
Iron DragonTV Partners with ZEASN
Iron Dragon TV Partners with ZEASN, the World’s Leading Global Provider of OTT-enabled Smart TVs, to Bring IDTV Martial Arts Channel Portfolio to an International Audience. Included in the deal are worldwide distribution rights for AVOD, SVOD and Linear Streaming on tens of millions of... - November 05, 2020 - Iron Dragon Productions
“The Ruminator” Chosen as an Official Selection of 2020 Palm Springs International Animation Festival
Award-Winning Filmmaker R. Christian Anderson’s First Animated Film Becomes an Official Selection of the Prestigious Palm Springs International Animation Festival. - November 04, 2020 - R. Christian Anderson
Why Actors are Starting their Own Production Companies
Jahyela Jones, CEO of Puhff Masks and Accessories, launches her own production company. - October 31, 2020 - Puhff
Ron Suno Releases Audio and Visual for New Song "Netflix"
On October 30, Ron Suno will drop a song that’s considerably a fan favorite, “Netflix.” Ron Suno became most prominent for his viral comedic skits and Pinocchio, a song that took his music career to the next level. In the process of his elevation, the pandemic was a battlefield... - October 30, 2020 - Multi Artistry Ent
Innovative Style: The 2020 Marina del Rey Film Festival Streams on ShortsDaily Rising Los Angeles Based Independent Film Festival Streamed on Roku Channel
2020 Marina del Rey Film Festival held on ShortsDaily Roku Channel interactive experiences on Zoom and Facebook. - October 30, 2020 - Marina del Rey Film Festival
Blaqq Production Company Hosts a Screenwriting Competition and Uncovers Unique Talent
Blaqq Productions and Jaheyla Jones, CEO of Puhff, announce a contest for screenwriters. - October 30, 2020 - Puhff
Announcing Venera Show & Tell Series – Fall 2020
Knowledge-packed short webinars on popular file-based content QC topics. - October 30, 2020 - Venera Technologies
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
Barber Authority Announces the Opening of Sim's Barber Lab
The Barber Authority, trusted throughout the music, action sports, motor sports, and entertainment industries as the go-to personal services coordinator for premium on-site grooming services, today announced the opening of Sim’s Barber Lab, a CDC compliant barbershop engineered with physical... - October 22, 2020 - Barber Authority
Anne Winters, iPOP Alumni, Vies for Madonna Biopic Role
iPOP Alumni Anne Winter’s is vying for the titular role of Madonna in the planned Biopic of the Queen of Pop. - October 22, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Empowering Documentary, “I AM MORE THAN MY HAIR,” by Social Change Filmmaker, Alyscia Cunningham, to Debut at Leading African American Film Festival
The Silver Spring native’s inspiring documentary, which masterfully shows that beauty is more than skin deep, will debut at the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series Oct. 29, 2020. - October 22, 2020 - Her House Media