An online community for film fans and film industry professionals that offers commentary and insider observations on the state of independent film. - February 23, 2008 - LifeSize Entertainment

8,724 films were submitted to Sundance this year and only 240 got in. Where do the others go? From Here To Awesome is a discovery and distribution festival created to celebrate the exciting possibilities of DIY distribution. - February 22, 2008 - From Here To Awesome - a discovery and distribution festival

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter von Puttkamer set to release “Monster Hunters” feature DVD to retailers in March, 2008. - February 17, 2008 - BayView Entertainment

Film festival directors and programmers conduct an information discussion at the 2008 Pan African Film Festival on how to get into and get the most out of film festivals. Attendees will get to ask such burning questions from festival experts on why certain films aren’t selected, how to prepare the most attractive submission package and what to and not to expect from a film festival. - February 17, 2008 - Charles Belk Management

Pat Fraley shares advice about how to sound like a celebrity actor by selectively choosing to mimic actors whose voices are close to a voice actor's genetic vocal print focusing on six elements of voice matching. - February 16, 2008 - Voices.com

Area video professional learns innovative new ways to improve videomaking skills. - February 15, 2008 - IgitUSA Video Productions

The Heliconia Press, a leading publisher of books and DVDs on outdoor pursuits, is proud to announce that "Kayak Fishing – The Ultimate Guide" DVD, released on February 1, 2008, has won Best Instructional Film at the third annual Reel Paddling Film Festival. Beautifully shot in stunning... - February 14, 2008 - The Heliconia Press

Oscar Nominees to Receive, Among Other Items, Limited Edition of Gothic Dog’s Gold and Diamond Dog Collar Charm - February 13, 2008 - Gothic Dog

Stardust Films and Jaguar Pictures in association with Ome-G Productions recently wrapped on principal photography last month on their feature film entitled “666 The Beginning of the End.” The film was executive produced by Gustavo Riojas Santana and produced by Christopher Chabot and Kerem... - February 12, 2008 - Jaguar Pictures LLC

BAFTA predictions in Radio Times magazine. - February 10, 2008 - Radio Times

New Psychedelic Dance Rock band has two big wins in one week. - February 08, 2008 - Hindu Kush

The launch of Soonami Productions, a new production company in Carlsbad, California. The company is also launching its website today to promote the company and the company's first short film, Drips. - February 07, 2008 - Soonami Productions

The Big Bang Film Festival has partnered with filmmaker and director Guy Magar to bring the Action Cut Filmmaking seminar to Philadelphia March 14 to March 16, 2008 at Philadelphia’s International House, 3701 Chestnut Street. In just 2-days students will gain first-hand career knowledge from... - February 07, 2008 - Big Bang Film Festival

QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) presents of “Her Name Is Sabine” in New York on March 3, 2008. The movie will be introduced by its director, famed French actress Sandrine Bonnaire, and followed by a Q&A session and VIP cocktail. Mr. François Delattre, Consul General of France in New York, will attend the event at the French Institute. The evening will benefit QSAC. - February 07, 2008 - QSAC

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that Earl Monroe and Al Attles will participate in the panel discussion following the world premiere of the theatrical cut of “Black Magic”. The premiere will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre,... - February 06, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival

South Tenth Records is kicking off 2008 with the John Sullivan Brigade’s second CD, A Sound Opportunity For Your Last Music Purchase, alongside the frontman’s second rock music novel, Opportunity Rocking, as well as the band’s first video single, “In Control”, on YouTube.com. A... - February 04, 2008 - South Tenth Records

Outstanding student from the Academy of Cinema and Television speaks English and German fluently, loves acting, and is being sought after by LA talent agents. The 8 year old has a jump on the competition -- raw talent combined with state-of-the-art on-camera training and a dedicated acting instructor. - February 03, 2008 - Academy of Cinema and Television - Featured Press Release

Rich & Famous Tours reveals that a famous Italian designer who goes by one name starting with the letter A, a member of the "royal family" of English actors, and a disgraced “shock-jock” radio star all live in the same “white-glove” apartment house on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Jim Dykes, President and Guide of Rich & Famous Tours, says “The Rich & Famous Tour whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in the Big Apple. - February 03, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours

Even ordinary citizens can have a shiny red Batphone just like a superhero. When an emergency call - or even an ordinary call - comes in, a bright red light in a shiny chrome ring flashes to attract attention. - February 01, 2008 - AbleComm, Inc.

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org), has announced that it will host the world premiere of the theatrical cut of “Black Magic”, a documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores. The premiere will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre,... - February 01, 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Festival

Controversial documentary filmmakers Justine Chang and Armand Kaye released the first official trailer for the controversial documentary “she stole my voice: A Documentary About Lesbian Rape” today. The film, which has been scheduled for pre-release through several online retailers, is the... - February 01, 2008 - The American Academy for Film and Gender Studies

TucsonFilmmaker.com officially launches in February – Website already rich with content that is helpful to local filmmakers in all areas of production. - January 31, 2008 - Tucson Filmmaker Magazine

Gofilmfest.com with the relaunch of its website www.gofilmfest.com offers great information on the specialty travel area of Film Festival travel. Additionally, Gofilmfest.com is a great resource for film festival attendees, independent filmmakers and film festivals. Film Festivals and Filmmakers can add their own press releases, add special events to the event calendar among other Free Promotion opportunities. www.gofilmfest.com - January 29, 2008 - Go Film Fest

Follow Your Dreams Productions in co-producing a film about racing legend Junior Johnson along with Redwood Palms Pictures - January 28, 2008 - Follow Your Dreams Productions, Inc.

From writer/director Andrew Robinson comes a tremendously personal look inside one of our nation’s great tragedies, as seen through his eyes as a survivor. Based on actual events, "April Showers" is about picking up the pieces in the direct aftermath of one of America’s growing... - January 26, 2008 - Women on Top Productions

Audio post-production house brings New York expertise to North Carolina city’s growing film and television scene. - January 26, 2008 - 2BruceStudio

Short Film “Just” Receives Top 5 Films Honor in the Competition. - January 24, 2008 - adelante films + Tv

Eerie Horror Film Festival announces Call for Entries for independent horror, science fiction & suspense themed movies, screenplays and video games. Annual event features celebrity guests, an Expo and workshops. Special categories for young filmmakers, screenwriters and video game developers ages 10 - 17. - January 20, 2008 - Eerie Horror Film Festival

Versatile comedian plays a maintenance man with a conscious in new film by Adam Rendon. - January 19, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Critically-acclaimed Brazilian director, Bruno Barreto, adds a twist to the classic love story by setting it in the crazy world of soccer. - January 18, 2008 - LifeSize Entertainment

A U.K. based charity has begun production of four high definition films for TV and general release in 2008. Their award nominated films have been broadcast worldwide. - January 18, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International

Teen TV drama airs this Saturday and stars Actor Timothy Woodward Jr. and the Dazzling Duo - Sabrina and Kelly Aldridge from MTV'S “8th And Ocean” and “Deck The Halls” are featured in one of the most talked about TV Weekend dramas. - January 17, 2008 - MAYO Communications & MAYO PR

Slice of Americana Films finalized an agreement with York Entertainment for the domestic and international release of Writer-Director Sid Kali's second feature-length film, "In With Thieves," a stylish crime story filled with explosive urban action. The film stars Jennifer Day, Jerome Anthony... - January 17, 2008 - Slice Of Americana Films

Genese Music and Entertainment will be involved with the13th Annual Black Heritage, which will showcase Entertainers from the Baltimore, and Washington Area who will compete for the $500.00 cash prize. Possibly a record deal with Genese Music and Entertainment. What: 13th Annual Black Heritage Art Show,... - January 17, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC

Official Deadline is May 16 for All Short Films. - January 17, 2008 - HollyShorts Film Festival

Actress Hayley Marie Norman inks a contract with Mona Loring of MLC PR. - January 16, 2008 - MLC PR

Pop culture commentator Kurt Loder named “American Cannibal: The Road to Reality”as his top pick for Best Documentary of 2007, in a yearly roundup posted on MTV.com. - January 15, 2008 - LifeSize Entertainment

The motion picture “The Stick Up Kids” completed filming in New York City, New York and will be release theatrically and on DVD in Spring 2008. “The Stick Up Kids” was produced by The System Within Film Productions and Tariq Alexander. This urban drama, set in Harlem, follows... - January 12, 2008 - The System Within Film Production, LLC

“Bad Dog” was an oxymoron, because the Dymon family has raised dogs for the disabled. In light of Michael Vick it is no longer funny. - January 12, 2008 - Paul Dymon films, inc

Award-winning 3D animator TJ Galda has kicked off his new series of books on Character Rigging with an advanced book outlining how to create muscles and tendons using computer graphics software such as Autodesk’s Maya. The book is designed to make the techniques as accessible as possible, so that... - January 09, 2008 - TJGalda.com

ATV Video Technologies in Rocklin, CA announces completion of its first full service video production studio. To meet the increasing needs for professional videos, ATV’s has expands its capacity by building out fully equipped production studio. The new studio will meet the needs of its commercial... - January 08, 2008 - ATV Video Center - Rocklin

Independent film and award winning teen comedy, "Raging Hormones" - www.raginghormonesmovie.com - will now be available on DVD through Victory Multimedia Distribution in Inglewood, CA. - January 05, 2008 - Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc.

On Sunday, January 6, Movie Geeks United!, one of the most popular movie-themed internet radio and iTunes podcast shows, will feature an exclusive live interview with ‘Fanboys’ director Kyle Newman and co-star Chris Marquette. - January 05, 2008 - Movie Geeks United!

Silent Wings: The American Glider Pilots of WWII produced by Rob Child & Assoc., LLC has won the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award. - January 02, 2008 - Rob Child & Associates, LLC

iUniverse called Sunrise “an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby.” - December 29, 2007 - Robert Crooke

Announcing Demons Rising the Movie: The Horror Action Thriller of 2008 - December 23, 2007 - Special Blend Music

Filmcrave, a Kansas City based movie social network, won the Judge's Choice award for best Niche Social Network. - December 22, 2007 - FilmCrave

As the exclusive distributor of the documentary film, "Oil + Water", The Heliconia Press is very proud to announce that the film has won Best Picture and the Youth Jury Award at this year’s Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival. The win was announced in front of a star-studded audience of thousands at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles on December 9. - December 19, 2007 - The Heliconia Press

Vandem Productions introduces Baltimore Bike Clubs Gone Wild, the first dvd in a series showcasing the culture, lifestyles, charity events, and wild parties of motorcycle clubs. - December 14, 2007 - Vandem Production

David McNeil Directs “Eye on Entertainment” for the “Christmas with a Conscience” Charity Fashion Event. - December 12, 2007 - Eye on Entertainment