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“Only In L.A.” Movie Premiere and Reception to Benefit Local Immigration Fund
Chronicles Film presents Only In L.A. at event to benefit The California Community Foundation and L.A. Justice Fund. - August 14, 2018 - Chronicles Film
Frame Forty Films Announces "Camp Death III Part 2 in 3D!"
Frame Forty Films announced today the pre-production status of "Camp Death III Part 2 in 3D!" which is a sequel to their 2018 horror/comedy feature "Camp Death III in 2D!" - August 11, 2018 - Frame Forty Films
Hollywood Actor Becomes Metal Artist with White Bison Ironworks
Award Winning Hollywood hunk and actor has found a new passion. - August 09, 2018 - White Bison Ironworks
Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for Their Monthly Film Festival on August 25th with a Spotlight on Cinema from Developing Nations
Join NFMLA on August 25th at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles as they spotlight cinema from Developing Nations in partnership with Film Liaisons In California Statewide (FLICS). - August 09, 2018 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Golden State Film Festival Celebrates Independent Cinema in California
2018 edition of the popular Independent Film Festival, the Golden State Film Festival to hold screenings between the 10th and 12th August. - August 08, 2018 - Golden State Film Festival
Evan Chaffee Creative Indie Filmmakers Ask, "Why do We Blindly Trust Strangers in Political Office with Our Livelihood?"
In an era of habitual political discord, local independent filmmaker Evan Chaffee and his producing partner Patrick Martucci are currently raising funds for their latest project Depth – a short film which implores the question, “how well do we really know the politicians we are electing... - August 08, 2018 - Evan Chaffee Creative
An All-Star Team of Oscar and Emmy Winners Join for New Film to Drive Vote in November
A world-class team of Hollywood and TV veterans have come together to make "The Blind Date," a new short film targeting young voters around the country. - August 06, 2018 - Danish Media Group
Screenraiser, a Recently Anounced Crowdfunding and Distribution Platform, Plans to Bring New Services to the Independent Film Industry
Screenraiser, LLC announced today that their new crowdfunding and distribution platform for film, television, and video projects will go live online on September 1, 2018. The new platform will feature a crowdfunding platform with the capability to offer “screeners” (digital copies of... - August 05, 2018 - Screenraiser
Kwese Iflix Brings the NBA Africa 2018 Game Live to Mobile Users Across the Continent
Kwesé iflix – the game-changing digital entertainment platform formed through a joint venture between Econet Media and iflix – is thrilled to announce it is making the NBA Africa Game 2018, the NBA’s third ever game in Africa, available to millions of basketball fans throughout the continent live on its mobile app for free. - August 04, 2018 - Kwesé iflix
Young Pals Music Releases NYC-Based Producer & Songwriter Ayhan Sahin's New Single "Where Do You Want To Be Tomorrow" from Award-Winning Album "Pop"
Issued by indie label Young Pals Music, the joyous pop song promises a better tomorrow. - August 01, 2018 - Young Pals Music
Hotels On The Moon Comics Entralls Youth - Space Junkies - Cheesecake Odyssey Foundation Encourages Children to Capture & Relive Their Dream
The main objective of the Company is to promote the development of talent amongst students and children by spurring their imagination and propelling their minds towards big innovative thinking. This talent education will be realized by the company through multiple delivery systems that will include digitization, platforms, regional languages and channels by collaborating with institutions, private organizations, local bodies, and NGOs. - July 31, 2018 - SK Comics
"Ghostbusters" Activities Abound at Wizard World Comic Con Winston-Salem, August 3-5
Smoky Mountain Ghostbusters, Panels, Demonstrations, Replica Ecto1, Giant Inflatable Stay Puft, Videos Highlight Weekend of "Ghostbusters" Themed Fun at Benton Convention Center. - July 29, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Wizard World, Columbia Pictures Begin Accepting Idea Submissions at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago Through August 15
Original IP Submissions from Attendees, Artists, Exhibitors Accepted Online; Accepted Pitch Sessions to Occur During Event, August 23-26 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. - July 28, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
The Sensational Susan Lucci Honored as a Woman of Excellence by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Susan Victoria Lucci is an American actress, television host, author and entrepreneur. She is best known for portraying Erika Kane on the ABC daytime drama “All My Children” from 1970 to 2011. The character is considered an icon and Lucci has been called "Daytime's Leading... - July 24, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Ambassador to the U.S. Set to Attend Exclusive East Coast Screening of The Road to Mother
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) will be co-hosting a special screening of the Feature Film The Road to Mother (theroadtomother.com) at the Carnegie Science Institute for Science in Washington D.C. on July 19th, 2018. The screening, supported by the Embassy of the... - July 17, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Sudbrink Performance Academy Announces Their Latest Musical Theatrical Production: School of Rock
Kids are really rocking live onstage in local production of School of Rock. - July 16, 2018 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Indigenous Media Group Engages Knoll Global Business Partners to Grow Nativeflix Value and Market Share
Nativeflix, with over 500 hours of streaming programs, takes action to accelerate acquisition of content, and growth of subscriber base. - July 16, 2018 - Knoll Global Business Partners
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival Announces Call for Entries
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature-length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while changing the world are encouraged to submit their work. - July 16, 2018 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
Mark Spano's New Film Intends to Change Public Perception of Sicily
And it proves to be a successful fundraiser for Italian-American service organizations in the process. - July 15, 2018 - Mark Spano
Stars Exchange Calls Out for Crypto Movie Scriptwriters - "Finding WMD"
Threat now is from weapons of mass disruption. Is blockchain technology related to weapon of mass disruption? - July 12, 2018 - Stars Exchange
Actress and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Karen Duffy, to be a Focal Point and Consulting Producer for Documentary "Balancing the Pain Scale"
The film will detail the lives of people living with chronic pain and explore alternative treatments for pain management. - July 11, 2018 - Yellow Dog Productions
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Kazakhstan’s Academy Award/Golden Globes Submission, THE ROAD TO MOTHER
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to THE ROAD TO MOTHER (theroadtomother.com), Kazakhstan’s official submission for the 2017 Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film and the... - July 10, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
New Documentary by Filmmaker Jan-Willem Breure Asks the Question: Do Women Have a Higher Sex Drive?
The film reveals the secrets behind the female sex drive. - July 10, 2018 - KBC Media [us]
Baltimore Man's Love Brings Hope to His Community
Some people are lucky if they find just one great love in their life, but for Baltimore native and former Minnesota Twins player, Gregory Branch, he was blessed enough to find two – baseball and his first love and wife, Dale Talley. And it’s this incredible love story that’s the... - July 03, 2018 - VOXXITY, LLC
Ukrainian Band IGNEA Releases an Animation Based on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Ukrainian band, IGNEA has released an animated video for its OST-like song How I Hate the Night, the lyrics to which belong to the paranoid android Marvin from The Hitchhicker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The video has been created by the talented Maria Gorulyova from Odessa, Ukraine, and contains lots of references to the original movie. Watch it and you will be taken to space and maybe you will understand, why 42. - July 03, 2018 - IGNEA
L.D. Sargent Releases "Treasures of a Bronx Warrior," a 3-Book Collection
Treasures of a Bronx Warrior, Photographs and Memories of a Devout New Yorker, Movie Star Hopeful and Loving Mother is a photo book memoir and tribute from a daughter L.D. Sargent to her mother, Doris Banbury (1930-2015). The three-book collection features conversations between Doris and L.D., both who fancied becoming actresses, and photos Doris took in New York during 1950s of legendary movie stars. Such legends include Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge. - June 29, 2018 - L.D. Sargent, Author
ONSIDEUP Announces Title of First Feature-Length Film "Dead Friends Forever" Intended for 2019 Release
Emerging production company ONSIDEUP officially declares the working title for their debut film, "Dead Friends Forever," and proudly confirms the film is in pre-production. "Dead Friends Forever" is a supernatural thriller with psychological elements that recognizes the... - June 29, 2018 - On Side Up
Teen Actor & Chef Sammy Voit Caters Party for 200, Donating Catering Money to Help with Homelessness
Teen actor Sammy Voit, just 13 years old, has already established himself as an actor and a chef. Aside from appearing in a number of network shows and films, including Food Network Star Kids, Chopped Jr. and Fox's MasterChef Junior, Voit decided that he wanted to cater his Bar Mitzvah party for... - June 27, 2018 - Sammy Voit
Ginger Rogers Festival and Museum Tour to be Held July 13-15, 2018
The Ginger Rogers Festival and museum tour will be held at three locations in Independence, Missouri July 13-15, 2018. The festival is a fundraiser for the new museum commemorating film legend Ginger Rogers' birth in 1911 at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri. - June 26, 2018 - Owens-Rogers Museum
The 4th Annual Creative + Investor Shark Attack to be Held at The Ivy of Buckhead on June 21 in Atlanta
Georgia's screenwriters, directors and producers come together with the business and financial community for a powerful showcase of the content creators, filmmaking talent and film projects ready for financing and growing the state's $9.5B entertainment industry. - June 19, 2018 - Ball of Fire Media
Taylor Huang, Founder and Alexandria Karen Mickett, Partner, at Dynasty Consulting Group LLC, "Love, Sonia" to Open Bagri London Indian Film Fest
Taylor Huang, Founder and Alexandria Karen Mickett, Partner, of Dynasty Consulting Group, represented the financier for the production and debut of the feature film, "Love, Sonia." - June 15, 2018 - Dynasty Consulting Group LLC
LEVELS is a Luxury Start-Up Offering All Expenses Paid International Documentary Opportunity
Levels is looking for a journalist and photographer to experience and document the LEVELS® UP product first hand. The offer comes with a first-class, round-trip ticket from LAX to Munich (or vice versa), and a two-night stay at the Mandarin Oriental Munich or Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. - June 12, 2018 - LEVELS
Gina Carey Films to Hold "The 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards" in October 2018
Gina Carey Films is pleased to present “The 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards” which will be held on Monday October 8, 2018 at "JPL," 39001 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. Time: 6pm – 9pm - June 11, 2018 - Gina Carey Films
AlphaDogs Post Production Celebrating Their Sweet 16
Curren believed talent would be the key ingredient to thrive in the technological world of the 21st Century. - June 09, 2018 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Wizard World Teams with Sony Pictures, and Ghost Corps on Ghostbusters Fan Fest Presented by Wizard World, June 8-9, 2019, Celebrating Iconic Film’s 35th Anniversary
Year-long Countdown Begins Today at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus with Free Single-Day Admission, "Ghostbusters"-Themed Programs This Weekend; Fan Fest to be held on Sony Pictures Studio Lot Featuring "Ghostbusters" Creators, Talent and Crew; Event Continues IP Collaboration with Sony - June 09, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Ahead of Beyoncé’s Blockbusting Tour of Germany in July 2018 Comes the Long Awaited Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child Documentary Available on Amazon Direct in Germany
The newly released Documentary “Girls Tyme - Making a Child of Destiny (The Andretta Tillman Story)," take a look at key people who influenced Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child on their rise to fame. - June 07, 2018 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing
Breaking: Lava Covers Coral Reef in Hawai’i as Local Filmmakers Try to Preserve Reefs Worldwide Through Their Short Film "Reefs at Risk"
Hawaii filmmakers will launch short film Reefs at Risk and reef safe sunscreen guide online for World Oceans Day on June 8th to educate the public about the effects of some sunscreen chemicals on coral reefs. Governor Ige will sign legislation to ban the sale of sunscreens with oxybenzone/octinoxate in Hawaii by Jan. 2021. In sad news, the filmmakers experience great loss today as lava covers their favorite coral reef in Hawaii. Some of their favorite shots were filmed at the Wai Opae tidepools. - June 06, 2018 - Fagan Films
Jacob R. Miles III, Award Winning Entrepreneur, Star Wars Toy Engineer, Business Analyst Speaks at Dallas Environmental Science Academy Career Day
Award winning entrepreneur, Star Wars toys engineer and business analyst spoke at Dallas Environmental Science Academy, (DESA) a Blue Ribbon school. DESA offers high school courses for eighth grade students including Physics, Algebra and Gateway to Technology and Environmental systems. - June 06, 2018 - Jacob R. Miles III
Right and Left Studios Gets World Premiere of Horror Film, End Trip. A Film Mirroring the Real Life Horrors of Technology.
An upcoming film is making waves with reviewers as it shares a common thread with recent breaking news; rideshare crimes. End Trip exploits the faith we put in algorithms written by multi-billion dollar companies, by realistically capturing the terrors that could happen, even on the most average of nights. End Trip forces viewers to beg the question, "Does technology account for trust?" - June 04, 2018 - Right and Left Studios
Beloved MN Authors Vision to Come to Life in Short Film
Principal Photography will soon begin on the short film Oh My Stars, an enchanting story based on renowned Minnesotan author Lorna Landvik’s novel of the same title. Landvik has penned eleven books and selected Oh My Stars to make into a short film because even as the story is set in the... - June 01, 2018 - OH MY STARS Movie
"The Soulstealer War: Splintering Realm" at Book Expo and Book Con
"The Soulstealer War: The Splintering Realm" continues author W.L. Hoffman's fantasy and sci-fi novels, chronicling the adventures of his reluctant wizard - Kenneth McNary - across the magical Realm of Weir. Hoffman is excited to once again appear at Book Expo and Book Con in New York City, and to interact with fans at Booth 1343 throughout the 4-day event. - May 30, 2018 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Author Ruby Mohan Debuts with Romantic-Suspense Novel "The Kidnapping" in India
"The Kidnapping" by Ruby Mohan is now available. Most anticipated romantic-suspense fictional novel "The Kidnapping" releases worldwide this summer. The paperback version of the book is retailing in 22 stores in all major cities in India and online at Amazon, Google Play, Flipkart, Infibeam, Kobo, and Notion Press store. - May 29, 2018 - RubyMohan.com
Wizard World, Columbia Pictures Begin Accepting Idea Submissions at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus
Original IP Submissions From Attendees, Artists, Exhibitors Accepted Online Through June 1; Accepted Pitch Sessions to Occur During Event, June 8-9 at Greater Columbus Convention Center - May 24, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
The Legendary Bonnie Pointer Honored on the Reuters Billboard and in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Bonnie Pointer has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard and in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of music and entertainment. About Bonnie Pointer Patricia... - May 22, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
White Lion Studios, LLC and Off Beat Cinema Announce the National Television Debut of "Attack of the Killer Shrews!"
White Lion Studios, LLC and Off Beat Cinema (a two-hour hosted movie show that airs on television stations throughout the United States originating from WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York) announce "Attack of the Killer Shrews!", a film by Ken Cosentino, will make its National Television... - May 22, 2018 - White Lion Studios, LLC
Winters Rock Entertainment to Produce Feature Length Documentary Film Showcasing Professional MMA Fighter Marcus Kowal
Los Angeles based Winters Rock Entertainment has secured the story rights to produce a feature length documentary film about professional MMA fighter and TV personality Marcus Kowal. The film will showcase Marcus and his wife Mishel’s fight to change the legal and social attitudes surrounding... - May 21, 2018 - Winters Rock Entertainment
7th Annual Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival to Commence May 25 - June 3, 2018 in Venice, California.
Standing out as a respected cultural ambassador among indigenous communities around the world, the Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival (GIIFF) is returning to Venice, California, for its 7th annual event this coming May 25, 2018. Founder, Executive Director and Garifuna indigene, Freda Sideroff and her husband Dr. Stephen Sideroff, are excited and honored to once again be able to showcase a wide range of films and documentaries created by award-winning Garifuna filmmakers. - May 21, 2018 - Stephen Sideroff, PhD
James P. McGuire Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James P. McGuire of Carmel, New York has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the performing arts. About James P. McGuire After 35 years as a Parole Officer, James McGuire retired... - May 18, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gina Carey Films Presents 2018 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards
Gina Carey Films 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards to be held at JPL on Monday October 8, 2018 - May 15, 2018 - Gina Carey Films
Submissions Opens for the 2018 Golden State Film Festival
The Golden State Film Festival announces venue and submissions information for independent filmmakers from around the world. - May 13, 2018 - Golden State Film Festival