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KNEKT®tv Joined Third Annual "Mental Health Action Day" on Thursday, May 18
More than 2,000 organizations, brands and influential leaders around the world activated on the theme: “dedicate one hour to yourself, your loved ones, or your community” - KNEKT®tv broadcasts 48 hrs. to make sure viewers can tune in when works for themselves. - May 19, 2023 - KNEKT®tv
Indianapolis Production Studio Invests $1.5M in Original TV Series and Opportunities for College Students in the Film Industry
Zaahi Studios launches MetalMarks Media Group, investing $1.5M in original TV series and educational experiences. Aimed at fostering local talent and providing production opportunities for college students, they strive to captivate audiences with compelling content. The initiative reinforces their commitment to the Indianapolis community and supports the growth of the entertainment industry. - May 19, 2023 - Zaahi Studios
FASERIP.com Releases Gamers Guide to the TidalWave Universe
In collaboration with TidalWave Productions, the FASERIPopedia roleplaying game is publishing a complete A to Z of all of TidalWave Productions comicbook characters. - May 13, 2023 - FASERIP.com
Creative Team Cal Barnes and John That Announce the Release of "Astrid Experience"
Creative Team Cal Barnes and John That Announce the Release of "The Astrid Experience" on the Official Noblehooks Production Company Youtube Channel - May 11, 2023 - NineteenFilms
Safier Entertainment Set to Distribute New Feature Film "Rebel//Rebel"
Safier Entertainment announces it will release new independent feature film "Rebel//Rebel" worldwide later this year. - May 05, 2023 - Blue Himalayas Productions
Rhonda Shear Returns to Screen as Teri in "The Throwback"
"The Throwback" by Mario Garcia to premiere in Tampa on May 3, 2023. Actress, entrepreneur and Tampa Bay local, Rhonda Shear, stars as Teri in this indie comedy. - May 03, 2023 - Shear Enterprises, LLC
New YouTube Long Form Video Just Uploaded-Animals
A new YouTube Channel, "Relaxation Nature Videos" has been created to present to the public long-form videos that are relaxing, calming, and soothing. "Animals" is their first release with a running time of 1.5 hours and a calming music soundtrack. - May 02, 2023 - Frederick Fichman
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School's Winston Verdult Named Semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars
Winston Verdult, a graduating senior at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California has been named one of 628 semifinalists in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from over 5,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high... - May 01, 2023 - Winston Verdult
P SOFTHOUSE Releases New Pencil+ 4 Products for Blender
Following the 3ds Max, Maya and Unity versions, PSOFT's Pencil+ 4 is now available for Blender. PSOFT Pencil+ 4 performs high-speed drawing of high-quality lines with a hand-drawn look on 3D objects and is widely used in the Japanese anime industry. - April 29, 2023 - P SOFTHOUSE
Cast Announced for "Charlie Shaw's Revenge" from Drop Dead Films
Cast announcement for new horror feature film in production this week in Sussex, United Kingdom. - April 28, 2023 - Drop Dead Films
Fight ALS Film Fest Aims to Continue the Momentum to Beat ALS
The second annual Festival will explore universal themes of life-changing diseases through examination of ALS. - April 26, 2023 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Documentary on Elmore Leonard to be Featured at Freeps Documentary Film Festival
The festival will be held from April 26th – 30th in Detroit Michigan. Writer/Director John Mulholland and Producer/Editor Richard Zampella will attend festival for Q & A. - April 26, 2023 - INSIDE HIGH NOON, a Documentary
Author Eric Friedmann’s New Book, “IT’S FOREVER STRICTLY PERSONAL: A Final Nostalgic Movie Memoir of 1992-1999,” is the Completion of His Personal Movie Trilogy
Recent release “IT’S FOREVER STRICTLY PERSONAL: A Final Nostalgic Movie Memoir of 1992-1999,” from Newman Springs Publishing author Eric Friedmann, concludes Eric Friedmann’s journey through the movies during the eight years of 1992 to 1999. - April 25, 2023 - Newman Springs Publishing
Taylor Larue Media Releases First Feature Length Film, McKenzie McCoy
Their goal is to spread awareness of their film, McKenzie McCoy, and to get people to stream it. Taylor Larue Media is an up and coming media production company out of Chicago. This is a self-financed film with an entire production crew of six people. This film took two years to complete as it was challenging to raise funds and wear multiple hats. TLM wants to make sure local actors/production crew workers are aware of the production company for the purpose of providing future opportunities. - April 25, 2023 - Taylor Larue Media
Philly Indie Record Label Kixx Records Introduces the Newest Member of the Label's Family, Penny Cupcake
Kixx Records is proud to introduce its newest discovery, Penny Cupcake, a talented young Philadelphia-area female singing group. - April 25, 2023 - The Performance Lab No 33
Sirius Dice Teams Up with Wizards of the Coast for Dice Products
Sirius Dice, a producer of innovative and premium quality dice, collaborates with Wizards of the Coast and its two most storied brands in gaming, D&D and MTG. - April 24, 2023 - Sirius Dice
Strange Fruit: The Hip-Hopera: a Beacon of Hope Amidst Racial Tragedy and a Call for Reconciliation
In a time when America grapples with the consequences of racial tragedy and seeks a path towards healing, the Strange Fruit: The Hip-Hopera Red Carpet Gala & Film Premiere emerges as a symbol of hope and unity. The exclusive event, scheduled for April 30 at the elegant Frida Cinema in Santa... - April 24, 2023 - BE NOLA
FASERIP.com Releases "CROM: Rivers of Blood Await You," Takes Gaming in Bold New Direction
CROM, the latest sourcebook from FASERIP.com has just dropped worldwide. - April 23, 2023 - FASERIP.com
Documentary Showcase Casts Off on Epic Journey with Losing Sight of Shore
Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the award-winning documentary Losing Sight of Shore, now airing on Scientology Network. DOCUMENTARY... - April 23, 2023 - Scientology Media Productions
Rugg Williams and Oren Williams TV Comedy Wins Big at Indie Series Awards
The cast and crew of the hit TV comedy "Millennials" are celebrating after taking home three prestigious awards at the 13th Annual Indie Series Awards held in Burbank on April 12. "Millennials" won the coveted "Best Comedy Series" and “Best Ensemble –... - April 22, 2023 - Millennials
The Movie, "With Myself," is a Finalist in the LGBTQ Section of the Behind Hollywood
“With Myself” (125 minutes, Drama/Comedy/Scifi), by the International award-winning director, Leonardo Corbucci, is a finalist in the LGBTQ section of the Behind Hollywood International film festival (bhiff.org). This film serves as a powerful reminder that we should embrace and celebrate our differences, rather than judge or marginalize those who deviate from what some see as societal norms. - April 18, 2023 - With Myself LLC
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Launches Special Social Media Campaign
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) is excited to announce the launch of a special Social Media campaign for the 35-episode award-winning documentary series, All the Best with Zita Keeley. Starting on April 12, 2023, fans and followers of the series can engage with WWMPC’s social... - April 12, 2023 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Philadelphia Singer Josephine Sincere Returns with a New Single
After a long hiatus, the soulful singer-songwriter is back with a remake of Kate Bush's classic, "This Woman's Work." - April 05, 2023 - The Performance Lab No 33
Lyvia's House: Love and Revenge Set in a Walnut Orchard
Acquisition Available for this Get-Out-Meets-Twin-Peaks Indie Thriller - April 03, 2023 - Lyvia's House LLC
Tahif Attiek Collaborates with Vice Media and Shares New Single "Tense Dystopia"
Portland-based Composer Tahif Attiek collaborates with Vice Media on season 3 of their Showtime Series and shares a new single, "Tense Dystopia," which originally aired March 2022. "Tense Dystopia" is the first collaboration with Vice. He has also worked with their custom... - March 25, 2023 - Tahif Attiek
Documentary Celebrating Veteran-Owned Businesses in Production
"Land of the Brave" is a new documentary film that celebrates the courage, sacrifice, and determination of veteran-owned businesses across the United States. The film highlights the stories of veterans who have transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship, showcasing their resilience, creativity, and commitment to serving their communities. - March 23, 2023 - Black Forest Films
Afritalent Agency Presents Nollywood Blockbuster "Kanaani" in Partnership with Tola Olatunji Films
"Kanaani," the highly anticipated movie from Tola Olatunji, explores the triumphs of young love, choices, and the agony of human trafficking. - March 21, 2023 - Afritalent Agency
TV Personality, Kimberly D. Worthy to Appear on Jay Leno’s Late Night Game Show/Talk Show
Kimberly D. Worthy will compete on "You Bet Your Life," hosted by Talk Show Legend Jay Leno. - March 20, 2023 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC
Porter+Craig Film & Media Acquires Goldove Entertainment’s Sci-Fi UFO-Themed Thriller Lumina, Which is Poised to Light Up the Big Screen This Summer
Porter+Craig Film & Media continues its winning streak, as it begins its theatrical release campaign for Goldove Entertainment’s hot new sci-fi thriller Lumina. - March 16, 2023 - Porter Craig Film And Media
Dune Star Joins Interactive Mobile Game, Clive is a Good Guy
Acclaimed British character actor, Neil Bell (Dune, Dead Man's Shoes, Star Wars: Andor, Coronation Street, Emmerdale), has been tapped to star in an upcoming interactive smartphone game from a groundbreaking new independent studio, Indolent Games. - March 10, 2023 - Indolent Games
The 2023 Hollywood Swag Bag; Unofficial Oscar Gift Baskets Are Delivered to Nominees in Honor of Awards Weekend
Hollywood Swag Bag Gifts are sent directly to the nominees, since 2007. - March 09, 2023 - Hollywood Swag Bag
Matthew Modine Narrates a New UFO Documentary
1091 Presents: Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations. UFO Documentary from Ron James, narrated by Matthew Modine, releasing digitally on April 18, 2023. - March 08, 2023 - Ron James Television & Media
Seal Team 6 Veteran and "Cleared Hot" Host Andy Stumpf to Front New IRONCLAD Podcast and Film Series "Change Agents" from Executive Producer Jack Carr
Former Navy SEAL, wingsuit record holder, and host of the popular podcast Cleared Hot, has signed on to host the new podcast from IRONCLAD and executive producer Jack Carr; Change Agents. In each episode, Stumpf sits down with an “agent of change” who is tackling some of the... - March 08, 2023 - IRONCLAD
The 23rd African American Women in Cinema Virtual Film Festival is Pleased to Announce the “AAWIC Trailer of the Year Award”
Filmmakers/Webisode/Content Creators will have the opportunity to submit their trailer for an opportunity to win AAWIC’s Trailer of the Year Award Sponsored by Biggs-v-Biggs and supported by SoundSurf.com and the Independent Film School. - March 07, 2023 - AAWIC
Movie Special Effects Studio Producing Their First Major Motion Picture
After creating the effects for over 40 iconic films, Schaffer Studios is now venturing to produce a motion picture of their own. - March 04, 2023 - Schaffer Studios
NYC’s Fiat Lux Pictures and Film Studios Announces New Feature Film
Fiat Lux Pictures and Film Studios, DBA Fiat Lux Studios, announces it has begun production on its independent feature film, Once A Week For Life. The film centers around the story of a police Lieutenant who heads up the NYPD-FBI Joint Fugitive Task Force and a Trauma Nurse heading a downtown... - February 24, 2023 - Fiat Lux Studios Pictures and Film Studios, Inc.
Hari Kondabolu and Senator Manka Dhingra at Tasveer in Person Annual Gala
Tasveer’s Sixth Annual Gala, after two years being online, will be held in-person on Saturday, March 18th 5.30 pm at Seattle Marriott Redmond. Well-known writer, stand-up comedian, and host of the recent Netflix show Snack vs Chef, Hari Kondabolu is the keynote speaker at Tasveer Sixth... - February 20, 2023 - Tasveer
Mary Aloe, CEO of Aloe Entertainment, Heads Her Flagship Movie Production Company and Team in Los Angeles for Another Banner Year in 2023, Including “Marlowe”
The Aloe Entertainment team and its founder, Mary Aloe, have 3 movies being released in 2023 and 5 going into production including “Marlowe,” starring Liam Neeson; “Tin Solider,” starring Jamie Foxx and Robert DeNiro; “Morning,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern, and Naomi Ackie; and “Freud’s Last Session,” starring Sir Anthony Hopkins to name just some of the Aloe Entertainment’s movies being released and/or heading into production in 2023. - February 15, 2023 - Aloe Entertainment
Black Film, Black Voices
The 3rd Annual Greenwood Film Festival is here. The big event is back again, taking place August 2-6, 2023, with a new slate of black films and workshops curated for film lovers, film makers, and all the above. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Greenwood Film Festival loves to highlight black local... - February 15, 2023 - Greenwood Film Festival
JRP Virtual Marks 100 Years of Uncovering, Nurturing and Showcasing Talent
John Robert Powers, founded in 1923, has been a leader in the entertainment industry for 100 years. With a focus on helping aspiring models, actors, and entertainers reach their goals, JRP Virtual offers a wide range of programs to help their clients succeed. JRP is dedicated to the development and success of its clients, allowing them to reach their full potential. - February 14, 2023 - JRP Virtual
New Media Film Festival® Announces Groundbreaking Shortlist of Nominees for 14th Annual Event
The 14th New Media Film Festival® is proud to announce a shortlist of nominees for this year's event, featuring a diverse range of content from the USA, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Germany, and Mexico. All of the works on the shortlist are premiering in categories such as 360, NFT, Web Series,... - February 11, 2023 - New Media Film Festival
Bruce Bellocchi, Writer and Director of the Feature Film, "The Legend of Jack and Diane," Opens a South Florida Production Office
Writer and director, Bruce Bellocchi has found footing and worldwide distribution with his first feature film, "The Legend of Jack and Diane," but promises bigger things from his second release, "Love Kills," which starts filming in April of this year. - February 09, 2023 - B. Bellocchi Films
Poster Launch of the Documentary Film, The Angel Within
Stralent Brand Management hosted the poster launch of the highly anticipated documentary film by Fahim Hamid Ali, "The Angel Within," at the Lionhead Golf Club in Brampton, ON. The event was attended by dignitaries, business leaders, accomplished professionals, journalists, and members of diverse communities. The film is set to premiere at the red carpet event at TIFF Bell Lightbox in April of this year. - February 09, 2023 - Stralent Brand Management
Hay There Social Media Teams Up with That Darn Chat to Add Fair Play’s Approach to Its Social Media Curriculum, and Support Women Holistically
As seen in the FAIR PLAY Documentary produced by Hello Sunshine, Emily A. Hay, Founder of Hay There Social Media, and Fair Play Certified Facilitator, Laura Danger of That Darn Chat, are on a mission to provide overwhelmed caregivers with immediately applicable solutions to universal challenges like inequities at home, and its damaging impact on women’s professional fulfillment. - February 07, 2023 - Hay There Social Media
Local Female Filmmakers Win Top Honors in Filmmaking Competition
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP), the world's oldest and largest timed filmmaking competition, announced the results of the Inland Empire’s Best Film of 2022, during its “Best Of” Screenings and Award Show held at the Harkins Theatre in Redlands. The winning film “The Spaces... - February 06, 2023 - Footlight Studios
SoCal Production Company to Host Inaugural Female Filmmaker Meetup
IE-based Women-helmed production company seeks to build a community of women-identifying and gender nonbinary filmmakers with focus outside of the LA area. - February 06, 2023 - Footlight Studios
Cancer Diagnoses Turns Cinder Shine Back to Her First Love: Songwriting
After a 30-year detour as a fitness expert and author, Singer-Songwriter Cinder Shine’s terminal cancer diagnosis presented an opportunity to make music creation a source of healing. Cinder Shine found a community of like-minded artists who want to inspire. - January 31, 2023 - Cinder Shine
Holocaust Film Inspires Indiana Town
"The Ice Cream Man," a short film about the Holocaust starring Noah Emmerich will be shot this March in Columbus, Indiana. Based on the true story of Ernst Cahn, a popular Jewish owner of an ice cream parlor in Amsterdam, who in 1941 was targeted by SS Lieutenant Klaus Barbie, the infamous "Butcher of Lyon." Cahn's actions sparked a series of events that led to what became known as The February Strike, the first and largest anti-Nazi protest during World War II. - January 27, 2023 - The Ice Cream Man
Bloody Crime-Spree Thriller "The Killers Next Door" Releases Worldwide
"My wife and I have what some may say is an unhealthy obsession for true crime thrillers. We love In Cold Blood, Fargo... not to mention countless episodes of Dateline," LoCicero explains. "The stories are so captivating because they show extreme events we hope we’ll never have to experience ourselves." With his feature film debut thriller, "The Killers Next Door," LoCicero asks, "What are everyday people capable of when pushed to the limits and challenged to fight for their very survival?" - January 26, 2023 - JL Pictures
Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Returns for 11th Annual Celebration of Indie Film February 16-25, 2023
Winter Film Awards showcases films from emerging filmmakers from around the world in all genres, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. - January 25, 2023 - Winter Film Awards