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New eBook Sheds Light on Hollywood’s Unknown Secrets of Independent Film
Multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley (Gridiron Gang) is releasing "What You Don't Learn in Film School: A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking,” a no holds barred, transparent look at making movies from concept to delivery, a compilation of his 30 plus years producing films at both the studio and independent levels. The book touches on every aspect of filmmaking including various distribution platforms to open the reader's eyes to walk a maze of sales traps and vague promises. - January 23, 2018 - Industry Insider
“The Mojave Sisters” Season 1 Now Available on Amazon Prime
The Mojave Sisters, a modern day Western about a female assassin, played by Lee Dawn Hershey, a gender fluid androgynous actor, premiered January 9th, 2018. - January 23, 2018 - New Zealand Son Films
Submissions Now Open for the 2018 Edition of the Silicon Beach Film Festival in Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Submissions are open for Silicon Beach Film Festival Miami / Fort Lauderdale. - January 22, 2018 - Silicon Beach Film Festival
Julie W. Ingram Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julie W. Ingram of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Women of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Julie W. Ingram Julie Ingram has 21 years experience in the entertainment field. She... - January 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Can You Cover a Song in Just One Week?
Each week, the Cover in a Week team partners with music publishers to hand-select a new song for artists to cover. Artists are tasked with making the most original and entertaining arrangements they possibly can, with the best recordings being selected for potential sync placements in movies, TV shows, ads or playlists. - January 17, 2018 - Split Sounds Pty Ltd
Over 150 Independent Films Screened at The Fourth Annual Culver City Film Festival
Culver City Film Festival showcased over 150 Independent films from around the World and issued more than sixty awards. - January 17, 2018 - Culver City Film Festival
"Diamonds to Dust," a Film About Jayne Mansfield finally Released on DVD & BluRay
60 Years ago Tonight Movie Actress Jayne Mansfield Married Bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay January 13, 1958. You can see it re-enacted in the Freshly released on DVD and BluRay Bio-Pic Diamonds to Dust A Film about Movie Legend Jayne Mansfield. - January 14, 2018 - Frank Ferruccio Enterprises
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month; A.L. Smith Tackles the Issue in Her Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story
Indy author A.L. Smith tackles human trafficking in the critically acclaimed, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story. "Smith's voice is both sturdy and elegant, delivering blunt, edgy prose that's never lurid." -Kirkus Reviews, 14 Recommended Indie Books 2017 - January 11, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
Britannia Pictures Green Lights New Feature Film "The Vampyre"
Britannia Pictures has given the green light for development of "The Vampyre," a new Gothic horror. The feature film will be directed by Rowan M. Ashe, with a script adapted from the short story by John Polidori. The plot follows the story of a young Englishman and his sister who fall... - December 31, 2017 - Britannia Pictures
Reelhouse Productions' "Rich Boy, Rich Girl" Movie Premiering This Winter
Writer/Producers and co director Judy San Roman (Fair Market Value, In Sickness) and Director Andrew Damon Henriques (Power of Prayer) are proud to announce their romantic comedy, "Rich Boy, Rich Girl" is ready for release. San Roman and Henriques can't wait for audiences to fall in love with this hilarious film about two souls reading a book on the wrong things in life. - December 27, 2017 - Reelhouse Productions
Tatiana Mikova Releases Soundtrack from "Herself"
The original motion picture score written and orchestrated by London based film music composer Tatiana Mikova for Kintan Chauhan’s short family film “Herself” (produced and released in New York/USA). The soundtrack is now available on iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, Spotify and other platforms. Tatiana Mikova is a film music and classical concert music composer, who has been involved in the film industry since 2003. More details available at: www.tatianamikova.com - December 27, 2017 - Tatiana Mikova, film composer
Resolution Song Sings Into Stores Everywhere
Director Antonio James announced today that Resolution Song will be released nationwide. The film’s underlying faith, family, and racial components will resonate with all communities. Directed by award-winning Film Director, Antonio James (Trey, 2013), Resolution Song was acquired by Sony... - December 23, 2017 - Urbanstylz
Hollywood Legend Bill Duke's "Preying For Mercy" Film Available Now on Google Play
Follow Link or Cut and Paste: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Preying_for_Mercy?id=zTn2YfA_HrM With some heavy hitting acting from two time Emmy Winner Martha Byrne (As the World Turns, Gotham, Crisis) and veteran Jayson Gladstone, Preying for Mercy is hard hitting action/thriller film from director Bill Duke. Preying for Mercy is an on your seat thriller about a cop who has a hit put on him for a bust that went bad. - December 20, 2017 - David Wenzel
Chronicles Film Signs Major Distribution Deal
Independent film company Chronicles Film signs with WePush Management and Illustra Distribution, Sony RED distribution partners, for physical and digital distribution of their award-winning feature film, Only in L.A. Winner of Best Drama Feature Film at Costa Rica International Film Festival and... - December 19, 2017 - Chronicles Film
Emotionally Explicit - Dramatic Short "Voyeur" Premieres Online
Yesterday marked the online premiere of indie short film, “Voyeur,” a drama about family, terminal illness and distance. Filmed entirely in one location, outside an apartment in LA, the film chronicles the intimate moments of one woman’s struggle to deal with her father’s... - December 18, 2017 - Shatter Glass Films
Film-It Selects Winner for Its November Video Contest
Film-It, an entertainment platform in Bangladesh that holds video contests, selects the winner for its first month (November 2017) contest. - December 13, 2017 - Film It
World Film Fair Invites All Film Schools, Universities and Students to Take Part in Their New York Fair
5,000 New Films & Projects; 1,500 Industry Professionals; 1,500 buyers. 80 countries. One location; 100 Film Festivals at one time in one place; 500 Production Companies; 500 Projects for investors; 500 Distributors; 300 Screenings in 5 Top New York. - December 13, 2017 - World Film Fair
Future Culture and Community of the Living Earth
Avenya, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has spent two years researching the effects of reawakening the human connection to the spiritual dimension of the Earth and they recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short documentary film about this connection. - December 12, 2017 - Avenya
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles December Film Festival
Terry: The Serious Actor - Directed by Madeline Stephenson In the golden days of silent film in Hollywood, things were not always what they seemed. Madeline studied filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in both LA and Florence, Italy. In 2012 she studied directing under Mary Lambert and Jan... - December 10, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Stellar Scholars Releases the Eagerly Awaited Kathy Moffet Love Story Collection for Christmas Gifting
Stellar Scholars releases the eagerly awaited Kathy Moffet love story collection for Christmas gifting as Roundtable writers celebrate 300,000 story reads on Stellar Romance and Saints and Scholars sister sites. - December 09, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
"Simpler Times" Starring Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Premieres Dec. 9 on ShortsTV Channel
“Simpler Times” stars Jerry Stiller and features special guest Anne Meara in their last onscreen appearance together. The made-for-TV film from director/writer Steve Monarque will kick off the "Stars in Shorts" block on ShortsTV Channel (DirecTV CH 573, AT&T U-Verse CH... - December 09, 2017 - MonaVision Films
"Camera Phone 2" Movie Released on DVD and Blu-Ray
The producers of the film “Camera Phone 2” released this long waited film on DVD, Blu-Ray and VOD. The project was written & directed by Eddie Brown Jr., Meosha Bean, and Andrew Cripps. - December 09, 2017 - MysterE Visions
AlphaDogs Provides Solutions for First-Time Filmmakers
Why using a professional post-production facility is crucial to succeeding in the film business - December 06, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
RenzlerMedia Launches Phoenix-Based Podcast Network
Skyler Irvine, host of #theSKYLERIRVINEshow and CEO of RenzlerMedia officially announced the launch of renzler1.com, a network of podcasts and shows in produced in Phoenix, AZ. Audio versions are available to listen directly on the website, or via podcast applications on your smartphone. Video... - November 30, 2017 - RenzlerMedia
Tracy McNulty is Appearing as Hot Mistress "Brenda" in Her New Urban Comedy "The Condo"
The sensational new film will be released on December 5, 2017 VOD on all the major cable & online video stores including Amazon & iTunes. - November 30, 2017 - stresh.us
Announcement of Global Distribution Agreement Between LMBPN™ Publishing and Bookwire GmbH
Deal Includes Global Sales and Distribution of Digital Editions in German, Spanish and Portuguese. - November 28, 2017 - LMBPN Publishing
World Wide Contracts with Specialty Educational/Library Distributor, to Present Feature and Documentary Titles Nationwide
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is partnering with Kanopy, to bring a wide variety of feature and documentary titles specifically to colleges, universities, and library systems throughout the world from its catalog of more than 300 productions. - November 28, 2017 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Celebrity Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist "The Renowned' Charles Gregory Launches Cosmetic Line Charles Gregory Cosmetics in Atlanta Georgia
Charles Gregory launches his long anticipated full line of cosmetics in his Atlanta Blow Dry & Beauty Bar in Midtown Atlanta. His new makeup line includes every thing from sheer liquid foundations to fabulous shimmers and glitters of all colors for holiday glamour. - November 26, 2017 - Charles Gregory Blow Dry & Beauty Bar
Documentary About the 2016 Libertarian Party JohnsonWeld Campaign Hits IndieGOGO
“I Am Gary Johnson” Documentary Explores the Libertarian Movement and 2016 Presidential Election Campaign of Third Party Candidates Gary Johnson and Bill Weld. - November 24, 2017 - Park City Family Office
Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles on Saturday, December 2nd, for the 2nd Annual Docuslate Program
This day long documentary film festival will showcase 18 movies from around the globe, including projects from Israel, Serbia, Montenegro, Sweden, USA, Germany, China and Brazil. - November 22, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
The Fourth Annual Culver City Film Festival Holds at Cinemark Theaters in December 2017
Culver City Film Festival celebrates 100 years of Culver City, screening over 100 independent films from around the world. - November 20, 2017 - Culver City Film Festival
Unique Makeup Artist Event at Creature Features in Burbank on November 19
On Sunday, November 19, Taylor White's Creature Features Store in Burbank, California from 1pm to 4pm Will Host a Special Presentation About Careers in Movie Makeup Artistry - November 17, 2017 - Visionary Cinema
Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018. - November 15, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Star Trek Actors Team Up for a "Twilight Zone-Esque" Short Film from Glamford Road Productions
Actors John de Lancie ("Q" in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space 9), Michael Forest ("Apollo" in Star Trek) and Kipleigh Brown ("Taylor" in Star Trek: Enterprise) are teaming up in a new short film now in pre-production called,... - November 13, 2017 - Glamford Road Productions
Justin Grant Signs with Talent Agency
Young comedic talent Justin Grant signs with A.M.W. Talent Agency. - November 13, 2017 - Justin Grant
Gina Carey Films, to Premier New Movie, "The One Year Pact" at the Camelot Theaters
Palm Springs “Camelot Theaters” to host Red Carpet movie Premier party and Screening of Gina Carey Films, “The One Year Pact” on February 12, 2018. - November 10, 2017 - Gina Carey Films
Join Newfilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in Celebrating Independent Cinema on November 18th
The first program showcases 5 powerful shorts by emerging filmmakers. From a thought-provoking sci-fi about memories, a riveting NBA comeback story, to a thrilling murder mystery, this program features eccentric narratives that are sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The second... - November 10, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Go Button Media Follows Archeologist's Shocking Promise to WWII Veteran
When historian and archaeologist John Henry Phillips made a promise to WWII British Navy veteran Patrick Thomas to find his lost ship and build a memorial in honor of his shipmates, he had no idea where the adventure would take them. - November 08, 2017 - Go Button Media
The 13th Annual Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival was Successfully Held in Hollywood
The Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) and Chinese American TV Festival (CATF) is organized by EDI Media and supported by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the U.S. and it brings in celebrities, associations and studio leaders and executives from both the United States and China. Their Golden Angel Award Ceremonies were successfully held on October 30th and November 1st. - November 08, 2017 - EDI Media
Jennifer Juan Releases Trailer for "Drowning In Us" Movie
Jennifer Juan has released the trailer for her upcoming movie, Drowning In Us, and confirmed details of the release. - November 06, 2017 - Jennifer Juan
The Final Solution Girls: Movie to Humorize the Holocaust's Evils
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Indiegogo, in order to acquire enough funds to bring to reality, The Final Solution Girls, a short fictional comedy film, that portrays 2 Jewish girls and their mother who defy the Nazis, and, in the finale, confront and vanquish the Nazi Fuhrer. Satire,... - November 05, 2017 - Glenn Spetgang
Death Valley's Indigenous Peoples Make a Visit to AlphaDogs
It may come as a surprise to many to learn that there is a tribe of indigenous people who have called Death Valley their home for almost 1000 years. - November 04, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Marina Del Rey Film Festival Screens Over 140 Films Congratulates Independent Films
Marina del Rey Film Festival Screens over 140 films at AMC Classic Marina Marketplace 6. Congratulations to all the filmmakers, films and award winners. A special thank you to AMC Independent and AMC Theaters and all the sponsors for support. Please support all of the sponsors. - November 03, 2017 - Marina del Rey Film Festival
Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz Announce New Single; Listen to Michael Jaxon on Apple iTune and Google Play
One of Pizzazz Production's clients, Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz, announces the release of their new single, Michael Jaxon. The single was released on November 1, 2017 via Apple iTune and Google Play. Download and listen. Pizzazz Production is hosting a Virtual Single Release Party on Zoom on November 1, 2017 at 8 PM Eastern Daylight Time. - November 01, 2017 - Pizzazz Production
Film, Dare to Be Different, Coming to Et Cultura Festival in St. Petersburg, FL
Art, music, and film festival, Et Cultura, will screen Dare to Be Different, a documentary film about independent radio station in Long Island, New York, WLIR 92.7 and their creation of a musical revolution that swept the country. - November 01, 2017 - Et Cultura
Film, 42 Grams Coming to Et Cultura Festival in St. Petersburg, FL
Art, music, and film festival, Et Cultura, will screen 42 Grams, a documentary film about how chef Jake Bickelhaupt evolved from illegal restaurant to culinary celebrity. - November 01, 2017 - Et Cultura
Film, The Key to Dali Coming to Et Cultura Festival in St. Petersburg, FL
Art, music, and film festival, Et Cultura, will screen The Key to Dali, a documentary film about the discovery of a potential unknown Salvador Dali painting. - November 01, 2017 - Et Cultura
Film, Strad Style Coming to Et Cultura Festival in St. Petersburg, FL
Art, music, and film festival, Et Cultura, will screen Strad Style, a documentary film about a man living in rural Ohio who convinces a famous European concert violinist that he can copy one of the most valuable violins in the world. - November 01, 2017 - Et Cultura
Film, Wasted! The Story of Food Waste Coming to Et Cultura Festival in St. Petersburg, FL
Art, music, and film festival, Et Cultura, will screen Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, a documentary film about how various countries are dealing with the issues of food waste and sustainability. - November 01, 2017 - Et Cultura
Introducing Ziba - Wireless PAR Freedom in a Compact, Battery-Powered, Multi-Purpose LED Event Light from Luxium Lighting with DMX and Mobile App Control
A wire-free color-tunable luminaire, the ZIBA delivers long battery life and exquisite RGBLW colors, from highly saturated to subtle pastels with flicker-free, full-range dimming. All that, and weatherproof, too. - October 31, 2017 - Luxium